In Town
West Windsor Water Works, a family aquatic center, will be open on weekends through June 16. The facility will be open daily starting Saturday, June 22, through Monday, September 2, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Congregation Beth Chaim in West Windsor offers a bus trip to New York to the Center for Jewish History to see the exhibit “The War That Made The Jews Americans: Jews and the Civil War,” on Thursday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $36 per person includes breakfast, bus, and exhibit. Call Anne Berman-Waldorf at 609-799-9401.
Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates is collecting toys that teach for the Cherry Tree Club. Bring toys to Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates, 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Call Janice Hutchinson at 609-683-5000.
Maurer Productions OnStage has auditions for “Monty Python’s Spamalot: The Musical” on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, July 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at Mercer Community College in West Windsor. Auditions are open to actors/singers/dancers, 18 years and older. Many characters play multiple roles. Accents needed include English, French, Scottish, and “Funny.”
The show will require a dance corps that does not necessarily need to sing. If you would like to be considered for the dance corps, sign up for an audition time in the first hour of each audition day. Visit www.mponstage.com/registration. E-mail Audition@mponstage.com or call 609-882-2292.
Yardley Players has auditions for “A Flea in Her Ear” on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, 1 to 5 p.m. at Mercer Community College, CM building. Readings will be from the script. Bring a picture and resume. Visit www.yardleyplayers.com. Call 215-968-1904.
Kelsey Theater has auditions for the dance squad on Sunday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m. The dancers are featured at the Kelsey Theater Awards on Saturday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the theater. Rachel Tovar and the show’s producers seek male and female dancers to carry the live ceremony. The audition will take place in the campus’ dance studio in PE225, on the second floor of the physical education building. Must be 13 or older.
Arrive for your audition already stretched and warmed up. The auditions will feature intense dancing and moving. Bring a headshot or a recent photo to the audition and a resume if you have one. Audition form is at www.KelseyAwards.weebly.com. E-mail KelseyAwards@gmail.com.
Art
Art All Night-Trenton, the region’s largest 24-hour art and entertainment festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16. Artists may submit a piece of art for the large-scale gallery exhibit. Bring art to the main entrance of the Roebling Wire Works near Millyard Park, closest to main entrance of the Roebling Market on Friday, June 14, from 5 to 9 p.m.; or Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at www.artworkstrenton.org.
For Kids
Stuart Country Day School offers young women in leadership workshop for girls entering grades 6 to 9. $75 fee includes lunch. Tuesdays to Thursdays, June 25 to 27; July 9 to 11; or August 6 to 8, all 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.stuartschool.org or call 609-921-2330, ext. 224.
Young Musicians
Westminster Conservatory’s Honors Music Program is accepting applications for admission for the upcoming school year for gifted instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers, ages 8 to 18. The program includes Saturday classes in chamber music, jazz improvisation, music theory and composition, music history, singer’s diction, and vocal repertoire. Contact youngartists@rider.edu or 609-921-7104 to schedule an audition.
Good Causes
Salvation Army has responded to the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma with multiple canteens and personnel coordinating with local and state emergency management to serve first responders and those affected by the tornado. Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized. Donors may give online at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or by calling 800-725-2769. You can also text the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your mobile phone. Donations in the form of checks designated to Oklahoma Tornado Relief may be sent to The Salvation Army, Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.
For Runners
Chasing the Unicorn: The Race to Qualify will be held on Sunday, August 18, in Washington Crossing, PA. The field will be capped at 300 runners. The race is intended for runners trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon or improve their qualifying time. Visit www.runbucks.com, call Lori Heitzman at 215-802-2622 or E-mail lori@runbucks.com.
Call for Singers
Trenton Community Singers, a mixed-voice chorus under the direction of Richard M. Loatman invites singers to join the upcoming season. No dues or fees and music is provided. Rehearsals are every other Sunday afternoon/evening in Washington’s Crossing. Attend a rehearsal on June 9 or 23. Visit www.capitalsingers.org, E-mail CapitalSingers@gmail.com, or call 609-330-3591.
Volunteer Please
World Heritage Student Exchange seeks couples, single parents, and families with or without children to host a foreign exchange student. Visit www.whhosts.com, E-mail info@world-heritage.org, or call 800-888-9040.
Sports
Carnegie Lake Rowing Association offers a learn to row orientation on Sunday, June 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Princeton University boathouse. Adults of any age as well as high school students are eligible. Experienced rows are also welcome. Visit www.clra.com or E-email info@clra.com.
For Gardeners
Rockingham Association seeks people, families, or organizations who would like to help maintain the 18th-century kitchen garden at the Rockingham Historical Site in Kingston. Contact John Butcher at 609-921-6203 or herrjohn77@gmail.com.
History
Mercer County offers Mercer County History Regrant application forms and guidelines online at www.mercercounty.org. Both general operating and special projects grants are available to eligible, not-for-profit historical organizations and sites in the County. Deadline is Saturday, June 22. Call 609-989-6481 or E-mail tfagan@mercercounty.org.
Blood Donors Needed
Community Blood Council of New Jersey is part of the Super Community Blood Drive, aimed at motivating people to donate blood for patients who need blood transfusions for traumatic injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. The campaign will run through January 17. Every person who presents to donate blood will receive a red wristband and the opportunity to win tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII. Call 609-883-9750, ext. 145, or visit www.GiveBloodNJ.org. Walk-ins are welcomed.
For Artists
Cranbury Station Galleries offers “Women Watercoloring Workshops by the Sea” on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16; or Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14. $390 includes art materials, breakfast, and light snacks. Private room is an additional $50. Workshop includes studio and on site instructional painting, films, discussions, and more. Day tripper plan is $290. Call 609-921-0434.
Postal Work Available
Mercer County’s One-Stop Career Center is offering pre-screening, online applications, and testing sessions for several hundred positions with the U.S. Postal Service. Information sessions are held every day at 10 a.m.; no appointment is necessary. The jobs are 30 to 40 hours per week.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the United States; must live within commuting distance of the 086 ZIP code area; be at least 21 years old; and have a valid driver’s license with a two-year safe driving record. Call 609-989-6200. The center is at 26 Yard Avenue, Trenton.
