In Town
Plainsboro Township offers several events in October for individuals with special needs. There is a Halloween dance for teens and young adults on Saturday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bumper bowling is offered to families on Sunday, October 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The township also offers a fall foliage canoe trip on October 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. and the annual fall festival on October 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the municipal complex.
Another offering is Club de Espanol for children in kindergarten to third grade. The Spanish club is an enrichment program will reinforce the lessons taught in the WW-P school system. Meetings will be on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. $30 per child. Call 609-799-0909, ext. 1704 for information and registration for any of the events.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education is accepting registratons for courses now. Some of the ongoing classes are Zumba, “I Just Bought a Computer, Now What Do I do With It?” Full Moon Mediation series, Retirement Planning, CPR, Sign Language for Parents of Infants and Toddlers, Screenplay writing workshop, and more. Call 609-716-5030, ext. 5034, for information and registration.
Auditions
Villagers Theater has audition for “Avow,” a drama with the Pride Center of New Jersey, on Tuesday and Thursday, October 11 and 13, at 7 p.m., at 475 Demott Lane, Somerset. Visit www.trianglecircleplayers.org for information about the play and rehearsals in November and December. There will be understudies. Production staff is also needed. Call 732-595-7529 or E-mail casting@trianglecircleplayers.org for information.
Actors’ Net is holding auditions on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday, October 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. for roles in the upcoming season. Shows include “My Three Angels,” “Come Back, Little Sheba,” “Terra Nova,” “As You Like it,” “The Little Foxes,” and “Gypsy.” Prepare a dramatic and a comedic monologue or a song and a monologue. Bring pre-recorded accompaniment without a vocal track. Call 215-295-3694 or E-mail actorsnet@aol.com to schedule a 10-minute audition slot.
Maurer Productions OnStage has auditions for “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a Neil Simon comedy, on Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at Kelsey Theater, Mercer College. Nine roles available are for seven men and two women. Prepare a comic monologue from the online audition package at www.mponstage.com. E-mail audition@mponstage.com or call 609-882-2292.
Bullying
Rutgers hosts “Anderson Cooper 360 Town Hall,” a special on bullying, on CNN, on Sunday, October 9, at 8 p.m. The event at Rutgers coincides with the anniversary of Tyler Clementi’s suicide that brought the issue of cyber-bullying to international attention.
Rain Garden
Isles and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources program offer a two-day training workshop, Wednesday and Thursday, October 19 and 20, in Trenton.to install and maintain a rain garden. The workshop includes classroom and field time and a rain garden installation in Trenton . The plants are native to the region and help retain contaminants that could harm nearby waterways. $25 includes the program, the manual, refreshments and lunch for the first day. Register at water.rutgers.edu.
Halloween
Happenings
Creative Computing, the Apple store at 423 Wall Street, Princeton, invites costumed visitors to be a part of the video uploads on their Facebook page. Winners will be announced on Facebook and via E-mail on November 1. Visit www.creativecomputing.com or call 609-683-3622 for details.
NCM Fathom presents two nights of terror to movie theaters on Thursdays, October 13 and 27. Screenings of “Butterfinger the 13th” and “Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story.” Visit www.fathomevents.com for theater and ticket information.
Outdoor Adventure
Blue Ride Mountain Sports presents “Backpacking 101” at the Princeton at 301 North Harrison Street. Visit www.brms.com or call 609-921-6078 for information and registration.
For the Young
Lawrenceville Stingrays Swimming and Water Polo Club invites children from 6 to 18 to learn to swim and play water polo. Practices are at the Lawrenceville School. Visit www.njstingrays.com or E-mail Ukin at njstingrays@hotmail.com.
India Foundation of Metropolitan Princeton seeks South Asian teens to join a youth group. The focus is to develop leadership and communication skills as well as to share interests, earn volunteer credits, and explore cultural values. E-mail ifmp@ifmpnj.org.
Call for Film
Newark Black Film Festival seeks entries from filmmakers for the Paul Robeson Awards to honor performers, athletes, and activists. Original independent films released since January, 2010, that are considered non-commercial are eligible. Deadline is Friday, February 24. $40 entry fee. Visit www.newarkmuseum.org/nbff.html.
Israel Series
Beth El Synagogue presents a five-session course on Israel focusing on exploring the history, politics, geography, and sociology. Classes are Wednesdays, October 26; November 2, 9, and 30; and December 7, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $50 to $60. Visit www.bethel.net or call 609-443-4454 for information.
For Seniors
Princeton HealthCare System offers senior flu shot clinic and health fairs at the Suzanne Patterson Building on Monday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 18, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Vaccinations are available to people 65 and older. Princeton residency not required. Free with a Medicare Part B card or $20 without a card. Flu shots are also available for $20 to any adult with chronic illnesses with a doctor’s note. Pnuemovax vaccines are available for $30. Register at 609-924-7108. Health fair with screenings for blood pressure, glucose, medications, nutrition, podiatry, balance, homecare, and hospice.
Disaster Assistance
Small Business Administration offers loans resulting from damages caused by Hurricane Irene for private non-profit organizations including food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools, and colleges. Visit www.sba.gov or call 800-659-2955 for information and forms.
