Auditions
Playful Theater Productions seeks actors for “Suessical, the Musical.” Auditions are Saturday, January 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cast of 25 adult roles and six children’s roles (over 16 years old). Production opens April 1 at Kelsey Theater. Call 609-882-9636 for appointment.
Pennington Players seeks actors for “The Truly Remarkable Puss-in-Boots.” Auditions are Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, January 9, noon to 4 p.m. Roles are available for adults, teens, and children over 10. Call 609-737-7529 for appointment.
The Academy Theater on Route 130 in Bordentown auditions for Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” on Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. Be prepared to sing 16 bars, dance audition, and read from the script. All parts are open except that of Sally Bowles. Call 609-291-9000.
Donate Blood
The American Red Cross Central New Jersey Donor Center at 707 Alexander Road is open Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543.)
Participate Please
Saint Peter’s University Hospital offers a Safe Sitter class for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 on Tuesday, December 28, 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The class will be held at the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, 254 Easton Avenue, in New Brunswick. This medically accurate program teaches youths how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Cost: $50. Call 732-745-6699.
United Spinal Association offers a free pamphlet, “Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and at Home.” Call 800-444-0120.
Please Volunteer
American Red Cross of Central New Jersey seeks volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound elderly and disabled in the Princeton, West Windsor, and Hightstown areas. Deliveries, which usually take two hours on the day of your choice, are Monday through Friday. Call 609-951-2121 for information.
The Stream Watchers of Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association needs volunteers for Chemical Action Teams to work with a trained partner every other Saturday for two hours between 10 a.m. and noon. Volunteers collect samples at such sites as Cranbury Lake, Carnegie Lake, Millstone River at Carnegie Lake, and Big Bear Brook at Cranbury Road. Call Beth April or Peggy Savage at 609-737-3735.
CAPPS at Peddie School seeks people of all ages to assist with box office, ushering, gift shop, refreshment sales, and administrative help. Call 609-490-7550 for information.
For Golfers
Middlesex County golfers may register for the 2005 season at Middlesex County courses. The fee of $35 for county residents ($45 for non-residents and $30 for seniors) includes use of the automated tee time system and discounted rates. The courses include Meadows at Middlesex (609-799-4000), Tamarack (732-821-8881) or the newest, Raritan Landing (732-885-9600).
Classes
Dorothea’s House offers Italian classes at its location at 120 John Street, Princeton begin on Wednesdays or Saturdays starting January 5. Adults, $115; children, ages 4 to 14, $75 for 15-week sessions. Choose from beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Call 908-359-1564 or E-mail j.mccauley@patmedia.net.
Arts Council of Princeton offers winter classes for adults, teens, and children including ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, dance, drama, and creative writing. For information and registration, visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Jewish Community Center offers winter drama classes for kindergartners through fifth grade on Sundays, beginning January 1. Drama Stage explores visual arts, music, movement, and storytelling. There are also art and sports classes available. A winter sports camp will be held on Monday to Thursday, December 27 to 30. Visit www.jcctoday.org or call 609-883-9550.
VSA Arts of New Jersey offers parent and child workshops in music, movement, and art for children with autism or autistic behavior. Workshops will be held on Saturdays, February 5 to April 16 in New Brunswick. Classes are free with registration. Call 745-388. Deadline is January 12, 2005.
Entries
The Arts Council of Princeton seeks crafters, artists, food and merchandise vendors, nonprofit organizations, and performers for the annual outdoor festival, Communiversity, to be held Saturday, April 23, 2005 from noon to 5 p.m. Deadline: March 14. For information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Korean American Community E-Bulletin, announcements of events and activities in the area, is available by sending e-mail to Sophie Kimm at sophienj@comcast.net.
