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In Town
Domestic Violence Response Team seeks volunteers.##M:[more]##Plainsboro Township Police Department, in conjunction with Women Aware, has a team of specially-trained volunteer advocates available to meet confidentially with victims of domestic violence at police headquarters 24-hours a day, seven days a week. A 40-hour training course begins in September. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call basis, and submit to background investigations and fingerprinting.
Contact Sgt. Joe Jankowski of the Plainsboro Police at 609-799-2333, ext. 619; call Jill Zinckgraf, the coordinator of Women Aware at 732-249-4900 ext. 103; or visit www.womenaware.net.
Kelsey Theater hosts auditions for three fall shows. (www.kelseytheatre.net/auditions) “Equus” on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29, at 7 p.m. with roles for seven adults, one teenage boy, and dancers who appear as horses in non-speaking parts. Prepare a three to five minute dramatic monologue. Must be 17. Call 609-259-2683 to schedule an appointment.
“Bus Stop” auditions are Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, August 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Roles include adults of various ages and one teenage girl. One of the male actors, age 35 to 50, must play the guitar. Call Howard Matter at 215-675-0262 to schedule an audition.
Maurer Productions Onstage is holding auditions for “Hollywood Arms, a comedy-drama written by Carol Burnett and her daughter, Carrie Hamilton. Actors needed include six women, five men, and three children. Auditions are Thursday to Sunday, July 9 to 12. Visit www.mponstage.com to register.
West Windsor Senior Center offers upcoming day trips. River Lady luncheon cruise, Wednesday, August 26, $55. Atlantic City bus trip, Thursday, September 17, $25. Oktoberfest in Spring Lake, Thursday, October 8, $55. Call 609-647-1745 to register.
Auditions
Jersey Transit, an a cappella ensemble, seeks tenors, basses, altos, and first sopranos. Call 609-737-8435 or visit www.jerseytransit.org.
History
Historical Society of Princeton offers “Picturing Princeton,” a special tour for children on Wednesday, July 15, 10 a.m. $5. Adult chaperones are free. Also tour Philadelphia on Thursday, July 23, $105; New York City, Tuesday, August 18, $85; and Long Island, Wednesday, September 9, $135. Call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
Memories
Alchemist & Barrister offers a champagne dinner for two to the winner of the contest focusing on sharing the memories at A&B. Visit www.alchemistandbarrister.com to enter.
Volunteer Please
Womanspace seeks volunteers for the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and Asexual Assault Support Services Advocate Team. Members meet with victims at area police stations and hospitals to provide support, information, and referral. Must be 18, have a valid driver’s license and transportation, available to attend classes and meetings, and not have a criminal history. Volunteers receive more than 80 hours of training. Contact Heidi Mueller at 609-394-0136 or E-mail dvvrt@womanspace.org. Deadline is Friday, August 14.
Greater Donnelly Initiative seeks volunteers for summer programs for needy Trenton teens. The program, initiated under a federal grant, is part of a community re-building strategy. Call Pat at 609-466-0276 or visit www.greaterdonnelly.com.
Mercer County seeks residents to serve in volunteer capacities on various boards and commissions using their experience in their own career fields to help and advise the county in serving the needs of the people. Must be approved by the administration and the board of Chosen Freeholders, usually for a three-year term. E-mail a resume with the subject line “Boards and Commission” to scabanas@mercercounty.org or fax to the Chief of Staff at 609-695-5124. www.mercercounty.org.
Good Causes
Zimmerli Art Museum hosts a summer clearance sale from Wednesday, July 8 to Friday, July 31, featuring children books, gifts, clothing, handbags, and jewelry. Proceeds support the museum’s programs and events. Open Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, 732-932-7237, www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Teal Tea Foundation offers a seven-day Caribbean cruise to benefit ovarian cancer research. The tour of Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman, is February 21 to 28. Visit www.tealtea.com or call 877-412-3713.
For Kids
Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association offers one-week summer camp scholarships to youth in grades 1 to 4 in economic need. Transportation is included. Camp is Monday, July 6 to through Friday, August 14. Call 609-737-7592 or visit www.thewatershed.org/bnc/summercamp.html for information.
Washington Crossing Historic Park offers colonial camp for ages 7 to 10, Tuesday to Friday, July 28 to July 31, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $100. Call Jennifer Phillips April at 215-493-4076 or E-mail japril@state.pa.us for information. www.phmc.state.pa.us.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park offers “Camp Critters,” a mini summer day camp at Bulls Island for ages 4 to 6 with their parents. Located on Route 29, three miles north of Stockton, will focus on animals with hands-on activities, story times, and crafts. Call 609-924-5705 or visit www.dandrcanal.com/programs.html to register. Free.
Princeton Presbyterian Church offers Camp Discovery: Rock the Dock, a weeklong camp for children in kindergarten to sixth grade with Bible studies, crafts, games, snacks, and music. Monday to Friday, July 20 to 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 609-987-1166. Free.
Zizo Soccer Camp takes place Monday to Friday, August 10 to 14, at Zaitz Fields, Southfield Road, West Windsor. Full and half days available. $230 to $265. Team training also available. Call 609-903-0183 or E-mail info@zizosoccer.com. www.zizosoccer.com.
Princeton School District offers alternative fitness workshops this summer. Capoeira with Mestre Zumbi focuses on a Brazilian cultural art that incorporates martial arts, dance, gymnastics, music, and song. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, from July 13 to 30, for sixth to eighth grade, 3 to 4:30 p.m., and ninth to twelfth grade, 4:30 to 6 p.m. www.zumbisenzala.org. Also salsa with Henry Velandia on Tuesday and Thursdays, for sixth to eighth grade, 3 to 4:30 p.m., and ninth to twelfth grade, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Visit www.hotsalsahot.com. Free.
Princeton United Methodist Church offers “Crocodile Rock,” a vacation Bible school for age 4 through sixth grade, from Monday to Friday, July 27 to 31. Visit www.princetonumc.org or call 609-924-2613. Volunteer leaders ages 13 and up are also needed.
Middlesex County 4-H offers “Eco Adventures at the Earth Center” for students in fifth through eighth grades from Monday to Friday, August 24 to 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. Call 732-398-5261. $110.
Health
Four Winds Yoga offers a yoga camp for adults, Monday to Friday, July 27 to 31, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington. $400. Visit www.fourwindsyoga.com or call 609-818-9888.
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Princeton offers free presentations for retirement communities, religious, professional and social organizations, and other groups. The talk includes choosing a funeral home, costs, burial versus cremation, green burials, organ donation, and planning a funeral service. Contact Mea Kaemmerlen at 609-799-1419 for information.
Available
Opera New Jersey and New Jersey Symphony present opera highlights followed by fireworks at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, on Monday, July 27, at 8:30 p.m. Free tickets are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Garden States Arts Foundation, Attention: July 27, NJSO Concert, Box 5013, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority offers a loan program to New Jersey residents and those attending a college in New Jersey. Visit www.hesaa.org or call 800-792-8670.
American Boychoir School presents “Rekindling Music Together: Finding Our Common Voice,” a national choral conference for music teachers and conductors of childrens, girls, and boys’ choirs. E-mail ncc@americanboychoir.org or call 888-boychoir, ext. 38.
Rocky Top Dog Park offers monthly membership rates, daily rates for non-members, and rates for multiple dogs. Visit www.rockytopdogpark.com or call 609-279-2750.
Mercer County is accepting applications for Master Gardener training class, a 21-week program that runs from September to March. Classes meet Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Spruce Street, Lawrence. Visit www.mgofmc.org or call 609-989-6830.
Call for Words
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks poems, essays, short stories, and plays by New Jersey adults for its 16th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Open to all writers, especially those with disabilities. Deadline is Wednesday, September 9. $15 entry fee covers all submissions by each author. Call 732-745-3885 or E-mail info@vsanj.org. www.vsanj.org.
Seeking Vendors
4-H of Middlesex County seeks vendors to a yard sale on Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. $15 to $20 per space. Call 732-398-5265 or E-mail abbie.kesely@co.middlesex.nj.us to register.
Teaching
Opportunities
Monroe Township Schools offers instructor positions for adult education classes starting Tuesday, September 15. E-mail letters including interest, course title, and description to mnamuik@monroe.k12.nj.us.
