Call for Art
Jewish Family & Children’s Service is accepting applications from college graduates for a 1,700-hour Americorps volunteer. Volunteers receive living allowance benefits and a final education award for higher education loans or tuition.Responsibilities include case management, intake, and overseeing a food pantry. Contact Lara Wellerstein at laraw@jfcsonline.org or call 609-987-8100.
Good Cause
Coalition for Peace Association is accepting reservations for an event at McCarter Theater with Arlo Guthrie on Saturday, October 13. A reception with Guthrie follows the concert dedicated to Woody Guthrie on his 100th birthday. $100 to $125. Register at www.peacecoalition.org.
Drama
Theater to Go, a theater company based in Lawrenceville, Is seeking donations, investments, and producing partners for its first project, “Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge.” Playwright Mark Violi and producer/director Ruth Markoe have had two productions in New Jersey and have partnered to bring the show to an Equity Showcase production in New York City in March. Call 866-701-2187, E-mail info@theatertogo.com, or visit www.theatertogo.com.
Villagers Theater has auditions for “God’s Favorite,” a comedy by Neil Simon, on Monday and Tuesday, June 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. at 475 Demott Lane, Somerset. Roles are from 20 to 50 plus. Production is September 14 to 30. E-mail roz@villagerstheatre.com.
Yardley Players has auditions for “Born Yesterday,” a play about business and politics, on Friday, June 29, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, June 30, noon to 5 p.m. Roles for ages 20 to 60s. Call Marge Swider at 215-968-1904 for a time slot. Visit yardleyplayers.com. Performances are weekends, Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 29, at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor.
Theater/Dance Workshop is looking for plays with single sets and small casts for its play contest. Winning play will be given a full production in the fall and the playwright receives $100. Send plays to Theater/Dance Workshop, 1012 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton 08638. Deadline is Tuesday, July 31.
College Essays
Princeton Writing Tutor offers a series of common application boot camps for students who would like to complete their college essays before senior year begins. Susan Danoff will run sessions during the weeks of June 25 and August 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit www.princetonwritingtutor.com.
Donate Please
HomeFront needs the help of the community for its annual camp program for homeless children. The current economy and job market have created increases in the number of people seeking resources from HomeFront. As contributions are more difficult to come by, several programs at risk include the camp serving more than 120 children from 2 to 16 years old.
HomeFront’s summer camps are a combination of volunteer efforts, community donations, and a caring staff providing recreational, athletic, academic activities, and nutritious meals. The cost of the camp is $135 per camper per week. Visit www. Homefrontnj.org.
Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness is seeking summer clothing donations for the Thursday, June 28, ninth Mercer County’s Project Homelessness Connect. Donations are accepted at 3131 Princeton Pike, building 4, Suite 113, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26. Requested donations include pants, shorts, shoes, and sneaker for men; thin beach towels, gym bags, rain coats, and sweatshirts. Contact Tarry Truitt at 609-844-1008 or E-mail ttruitt@merceralliance.org.
PEAC Health & Fitness and Catholic Charities are collecting food pantry items for area families in need. The food pantry is often a point of entry into a comprehensive array of services, resources, and understanding. PEAC will be accepting non-perishable food items during the month of July at 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. Contact Christine Tentilucci at 609-883-2000, by E-mail ctentilucci@peachealthfitness.com, or visit www.peachealthfitness.com.
MCFOODS, Middlesex County’s emergency food distribution network, seeks donations. Bring canned and packaged goods include tuna fish, cereal, condensed milk, canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, toiletries, baby supplies, and paper products to Plays-in-the Park performances through August 11. 1 Pine Drive, Edison, www.playsinthepark.com.
New Farmers’ Market
Cranbury Township invites application for the inaugural farmers and vendors market that will occur every Friday, noon to 4 p.m, from July 13 to September 21, on Park Place West. All produce must have been grown in New Jersey. All prices must be marked. Call 609-395-0900, ext. 234 for application.
For Singers
Sharim V’Sharot, central New Jersey’s Jewish chamber choir, has auditions for new singers in June, August, and September by appointment. Upcoming concerts are in Princeton, Lawrenceville, and more. The largely a cappella choir sings in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Italian, and English, and has openings for all voices. Visit www.sharimvsharot.com, call 609-22-CHOIR, or E-mail info@SharimVSharot.org.
Law Scholarship
Mercer County Bar Foundation offers scholarships to individuals pursuing a legal education in accredited law schools. The Foundation’s scholarship is awarded to a student who shows financial need and is involved in community organizations. Applicants must have some ties with Mercer County. Application deadline is Tuesday, July 31. Call 609-585-6200 or E-mail Christine Brennan at cbrennan@mercerbar.com.
Summer ESL
YWCA Princeton offers summer English lessons in pronunciation, conversation, grammar, and writing. The five-week classes begin Monday, July 9. Register for one week or more with open enrollment throughout the summer.Call 609-497-2100, ext. 329 or register at www.ywcaprinceton.org/esl.
Summer Meals
USDA offers a summer food service program for children in low-income areas to get a free meal during the summer months when schools are closed. Summer meals are free for children 18 and under at open sites. In addition to a healthy meal, the program offers enjoyable learning activities held in a safe place. Call the hotline at 866-348-6479 for locations.
Faith
The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is starting its tenth year with more than 160 teens participating in the project administered by the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. Registration for students in grades eight to ten is in progress. Visit www.jfcsonline.org/jcyf.html or contact Celeste Albert at 609-987-8100 or celestea@jfcsonline.org. The first meeting will take place in the fall.
Each year the participants are required to contribute $120 which is then matched by the Shechtel Philanthropic Fund and the Federation. The dollars are pooled together, so that each group of 20 participants has $7,200 to allocate to worthy causes. The students meet six times between October and March in the Princeton area.
For Creative Kids
K’NEX Brands offers a building challenge for young designers. The annual search invites young builders to design a creative, original model made entirely from K’NEX parts. The age groups are 5 to 6, 7 to 8, and 9 to 12. The models are judged on creativity, uniqueness, and detail. The three grand prize winners will receive a trip for three to K’NEX headquarters near Philadelphia, for the award ceremony. An additional seven finalists will each receive a check for $500 and a $250 K’NEX shopping spree. The deadline is Tuesday, September 4. Winners are announced in October. Visit www.knex.com for an entry form and information.
