In Town
West Windsor Arts Council offers classes in visual arts, theater, dance, music, literary arts, and wellness for all ages. Call 609-716-1931 for information or visit 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor.
Pennington Players has auditions for “Urinetown,” a musical comedy that satirizes the legal system, bureaucracy, and municipal politics, on Wednesday, August 17, from 7 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, August 21, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Kelsey Theater, West Windsor. Prepare one complete song from musical theater and bring sheet music in the key you wish to sing. Be prepared to dance. Dress as disheveled as possible. There are roles for 10 adult males and nine adult females. Must be 16 plus. Schedule appointment online at www.wix.com/penningtonplayers/urinetown.
Tomato Patch and Kelsey Players has auditions for “Disney Camp Rock.” Dance auditions on Thursday and Friday, August 18 and 19, 6 to 9 p.m. and vocal and acting auditions on Wednesday, August 24, 6 to 9 p.m.; and Friday, August 26, 3 to 8 p.m. All auditioners must schedule both dance and vocal/acting audition dates. Must be between 11 and 17 years old. Prepare a short contemporary monologue and 16 bars of a contemporary musical theater song. Bring resume, sheet music, and photo. E-mail krisleigh@gmail.com or call 609-570-3581 to schedule an audition.
American Heart Association seeks volunteers to help during the heart walk on Sunday, September 17, at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Assist in the kids zone, pass out refreshments, aid in registration support, perform, or pass out information. Visit www.mercercountyheartwalk.org or call 609-208-0020.
Auditions
Omicron Theater Productions seeks men and women for comedies and backstage hands. Auditions through Saturday, August 27. Call 609-443-5598 for appointment.
Playhouse 22 has auditions for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” on Monday, August 15; Wednesday, August 17; and Sunday, August 21. 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Prepare a song in the appropriate key, 16 bars, no Sondheim songs. Bring sheet music. A short scene will be provided for reading. E-mail sweeneytodd@playhouse22.org for information.
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “On Golden Pond” on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough; and Wednesday, September 7, at 7:30 p.m., at 715 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Need three adult males, ages 44, 45, and 79; two adult females, ages 42 and 69; and one boy, age 13. Visit www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469.
Nominate Please
American Heart Association invites nominations for the Greater Mercer Lifestyle Change awards, part of “My Heart, My Life,” a national movement designed to change the way Americans think about their health by focusing on simple behavior adjustments to improve their quality of life. Call 609-208-0029 to nominate an individual for an award. Deadline Wednesday, August 31.
For Gardeners
Master Gardeners of Mercer County is accepting applications for its 21-week training program offered through Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County from September to March. Classes meet on Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence. Mercer County residents are given priority. Deadline is Friday, September 2. Visit www.mgofmc.org or call 609-989-6830.
Volunteers Needed
Friendship Circle of Greater Mercer County invites teenage volunteers for the Mercer Friends, a program for Jewish children and adults with special needs. Visit www.mercerfriends.com, E-mail mercerfriends@gmail.com, or call 609-683-7240 for information.
New Jersey Blood Services seeks volunteers to work blood drives. Call 732-616-8741 for information.
Paper Mill Playhouse seeks lobby volunteers to assist house management during performances with seating patrons, handing out programs, directing customers to concessions, box office, art gallery, and infrared headset devices. Volunteers must arrive 45 minutes before a performance and are welcome to stay and watch the show. Must be 16, be able to stand for an hour and walk up and down stairs. Visit www.papermill.org.
Trip
Springpoint Foundation offers a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday, August 24. Bus will depart from Meadow Lakes, Monroe Village, Stonebridge at Montgomery, and Princeton Community Park North. $65 includes transportation, museum admission, ticket to “Rembrandt: The Face of Jesus” exhibition, and a luncheon and lecture. Visit www.springpointfoundation.org or call 800-782-7703.
Call for Art
Arts Council of Princeton is accepting art for “Re:Member,” an exhibition in cooperation with the community wide project “Memory and the Work of Art,” commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Members may submit work that interprets significant events, people, and places. Nonmembers may join to be included in the exhibit. Art must be ready to hang or display in a professional manner. Visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org for information and electronic entry form.
Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission seeks works in all media for a juried art show opening Tuesday, October 11. Open to living artists of all ages. Work must be original. One submission per person. Oversized works will be allowed at the discretion of the judge and space availability. Entries must be brought to the library on Tuesday, October 4 with mandatory pick up of art not selected on Thursday, October 6. Visit www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com for entry form to be submitted with a $5 fee. Call 732-521-4400, ext. 134 for information.
Phillips’ Mill invite artists living within a 25-mile radius of New Hope, PA to its annual art show. Registration and receiving of art work is Friday, September 9, 2 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.phillipsmill.org and download a form or call 215-862-0582.
South Brunswick Arts Commission seeks submissions for “When Winter Comes,” an exhibit of visual arts, photography, fine craft, and three-dimensional work opening Tuesday, September 20. E-mail arts@sbtnj.net or call 732-329-4000, ext. 7635 for an application. No fee.
Donate Please
HomeFront seeks back to school clothing and school supplies for more than 200 area children. Call Candace at 609-989-9417, ext. 138 or E-mail homefront@homefrontnj.org for information about ages, sexes, clothing, and shoe sizes.
Meals on Wheels of Trenton/Ewing seeks volunteers and donations to help provide meals and related services to homebound clients. Visit www.mowte.org or call 609-695-3483.
TerraCycle accepts non-recyclable food packaging from cookies, chips, and juice pouches. Schools or community organizations can sign up for a brigade and send trash in for free. Points earned for each piece of waste may be put toward charity gifts or converted to cash for charity or the organization. Visit www.terracycle.net for information.
Somerset Valley Players is accepting donations for Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes to be held on October 29 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. All of the tickets sold for the Sunday, October 9, performance of “Little Shop of Horrors” will also be donated. Visit www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469 for information.
South Brunswick Public Library is collecting rechargeable batteries and cell phones near the checkout desk. Items will be recycled by call2recycle.org and recreated as new products while ensuring that none of the broken down materials makes its way into landfills. Visit www.call2recycle.org for information.
Center Players is accepting clean, wearable clothing free of stains or tears, paired shoes, handbags, belts, ties, bed linens, bath towels, and stuffed animals. Bring to the Thrift Shop, 2 Monmouth Avenue, Freehold, on Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 452 seeks donations to support the set-up and maintenance of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute arriving in the fall. Donations of $500 and up will be recognized in a souvenir program book. Contact Veronica Finlay at 908-725-7815 or E-mail vernfi@gmail.com for information. @head 14:Scholarships
Mercer County Bar Foundation offers scholarships to current or upcoming law school student. Applicants must demonstrate residency or ties in Mercer County, financial need, and involvement in community and civic activities. Deadline is Wednesday, August 31. Visit www.mercerbar.com for application.
Seeking Singers
Capital Singers seek voices for the upcoming season. No auditions, no dues, no music fees, and a minimal number of rehearsals. Individual preparation for rehearsals and concerts is required. Most classical with an eclectic mix of folk, spiritual, musical theater, patriotic, and contemporary styles. Call 609-799-5939 or E-mail newtcs.cst@gmail.com for information.
Raritan Valley College Chorale, a performance group composed of both community members and students, invites singers — especially tenors and basses. The first rehearsal is Monday, September 12, at 7:15 p.m. in Branchburg. Call 908-526-1200, ext. 8813 or E-mail jsichel@raritanval.edu for information. Auditions begin at 6:45 p.m. at the rehearsal.
Philomusica Choir, an auditioned adult choir, seeks experienced ensemble singers with good sight reading skills for “A Christmas Concert” on December 3 and 4. Auditions are at Monday rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. E-mail info@philomusical.org or call 888-744-5668 for information or appointment.
Bucks County Choral Society will hold auditions for new singers on Tuesday, September 6, at 6:45 p.m., Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church, Warminster, PA. Visit www.buckschoral.org or call 215-598-6142.
Call for Vendors
Rose Hill Assisted Living seeks crafters for a craft fair on Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1150 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville. $20 for a space. Call 609-371-7007 for application.
Natural Awakenings seeks holistic healthcare practitioners for a health fair day in New Egypt on Saturday, September 24. $100 per table. Call 609-752-1048 or E-mail siobhan@nextstepstrategiesllc.com.
Workshops
VSA New Jersey offers programs for children ages 3 to 21 with autism and their family members. Parent and child workshops are Saturdays, October 1 to December 10 in New Brunswick from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $30. Visit www.vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885. Application deadline is Monday, September 12.
Italian Classes
Dorothea’s House offers classes for adults and children, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Weekdays and Saturdays. “Renaissance Continued,” a 10-week art class begins Wednesday, September 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 120 John Street, Princeton. Call 908-359-1564 or E-mail james_mccauley@comcast.net for information.
For Kids
Montgomery Friends of Open Space invites children ages 3 to 10 to participate in a “Crazy Creature” contest created out of New Jersey fresh summer vegetables. Bring entries to the farm market on Saturday, September 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. Visit www.montgomeryfriends.org or E-mail mfosnj@gmail.com for information.
Books and Stage
George Street Playhouse offers a book club package for “Red,” John Logan’s play scheduled to be performed at the theater from January 31 to February 26. The package includes a ticket to see the play, the published script, a study guide, and an optional discussion with a member of the GSP staff. Individuals may join and attend a pre-scheduled discussion at the theater. $56.50. Contact Michelle at 732-846-2895, ext. 134, or by E-mail at mbergamo@georgestplayhouse.org.
Cancer Support
Princeton YMCA offers “Livestrong,” a new 12-week cancer survivor program for adults in the transitional period between completing treatment and shifting to feeling physically and emotionally strong. The goal is to reduce side effects from therapy, prevent unwanted weight change, and improve energy levels and self-esteem. Fitness instructors will work with each participant to fit the program to individual needs. Register at 609-497-9622, ext. 209. Free.
For Flute Players
Central Jersey Flute Ensemble: The Magic Flutes seeks flutists to meet in a non-competitive environment to play ensemble pieces, while improving technique and musical ability. Rehearsals will be in Monroe Library beginning Monday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. A concert will be held on Wednesday, August 31, at Monroe Library. Call 732-521-5000, ext. 116 to register.
For Dancers
Roxey Ballet has an audition for “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, September 10, at Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville. Ages 4 to 6, noon; ages 7 to 10, 12:30 p.m.; ages 11 to 13, 1 p.m.; and ages 14 to 18, 1:30 p.m. Visit www.roxeyballet.org or call 609-397-7616 for information. Audition fee is $30. Participation fee if selected is $165.
