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In Town
West Windsor Police Department offers CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training on eight consecutive Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning September 8. The classes are open to West Windsor residents and people working in West Windsor. Visit www.westwindsorpolice.com or call Officer Sam Dyson at 609-799-1222 for application.
West Windsor Library seeks actors for “Halloween Playfest.” Auditions are through August by appointment. Call Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or E-mail mkerr@mcl.org.##M:[more]##
Princeton Dance & Theater Studio offers tap and jazz classes for all ages by Matt Williams. Call 609-514-1600 or visit www.princetondance.com for full schedule and information.
The Dance Corner offers acting, improvisation, and musical theater classes for adults and children. See story on page 31. Open house is Saturday, August 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Visit www.thedancecorner.org or call 609-799-9677.
JW Actors Studio offers classes in acting and comedy presented by actor Jody Wood featuring improvisation for children through adults. Open house is Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, August 24, noon to 3 p.m. 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. www.jwactorstudio.com.
Barnes & Noble invites children in grades 1 to 6 to earn a free book through Tuesday, September 2. Children must read, or be read to, eight books of their own choosing and submit a summer reading journal. Visit www.barnesandnobleinc.com or 609-716-1570.
Auditions
Pierrot Productions has auditions for “Dames at Sea,” on Sunday, August 17, with appointments beginning at noon. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor. Be prepared with a song from any musical theater work and a one- to three-minute monologue. If auditioning for one of the female roles, you will be asked to improvise a brief tap routine. Email pierrotinfo@aol.com or call 609-658-1233 for an appointment. Must be 17 or older.
Cheng/Ferrara Productions has auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” on Sunday, August 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Kelsey Theater. Must be 18 or older to audition. E-mail chengferraraproductions@gmail.com or call 609-499-1388.
Paper Mill Playhouse announces open auditions for “Disney’s High School Musical” on Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. For male and female singers, ages 16 and up (proof of age required). Bring photo and resume. Bracelets will be given out to reserve an audition slot at 9 a.m. Prepare a 16-bar cut of a contemporary musical theater or pop song. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Visit www.papermill.org.
For Singers
Princeton Pro Musica seeks singers for its 30th season. There are opening in all voice parts, including both volunteer and paid positions. Auditions by appointment only through early September. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. in Princeton. Call 609-683-5122 or visit www.princetonpromusica.org.
Donate Please
Auxiliary of University Medical Center at Princeton is accepting donations for the 90th annual White Elephant Rummage Sale to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, to benefit maternal child health. Bring donations of household goods, books, art, clothing, toys, jewelry, linens, and furniture to 905 Herrontown Road, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Also on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 2. Visit www.princetonhcs.org/auxiliary.
Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers “Family-to-Family,” a 12 week education course for adult family members of persons living with mental illness. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at NAMI Center, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. Register by phone at 609-799-8994 or E-mail home@namimercer.org.
NAMI also offers “NAMI Basics,” a six-week education course for parents or primary caregivers of children or adolescents with challenging behaviors caused by mental health issues, ADHD, autism, or Tourette’s Syndrome. Class are Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at NAMI Center, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. Register by phone at 609-799-8994 or E-mail home@namimercer.org.
VSA Arts of New Jersey presents parent and child workshops in music, movement, and art for children with autism or autistic behaviors. Workshops will be held on Saturdays, September 27 to November 29 in New Brunswick. Register. $30. Visit www.vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885. Deadline is Tuesday, September 9.
Partners in Caring, a new collaborative dedicated to individuals 60 and above and individuals with disabilities in Mercer County. The goal is to provide a broad range of supportive services to those wanting to age in their homes and life as safely and independently as possible. Call Davida Nugiel at 609-987-8100 or E-mail davidan@jfcsonline.org for information.
Call for Artists
Garden State Watercolor Society seeks New Jersey artists 18 and older for “A Brush with Nature,” a juried exhibition in November at the D&R Greenway. Most water media acceptable. No oils. Slide deadline is Monday, September 15. www.gardenstatewatercolorsociety.org.
Call for Canines
Rocky Top Dog Park hosts “Make a Milk-Bone Moment” mobile tour and search for the Milk-Bone spokesdog, on Friday, August 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. 4106 Route 27, Princeton. www.rockytopdogpark.com. Pet parents and their furry friends will get a chance to pose for the camera and share with the world at www.milk-bone.com. Viewers will vote to determine the favorite. The winner receives $100,”000 contract for their dog.
For Singers
Sharim V’Sharot, a 24-voice Jewish choir, seeks new members. Auditions are Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2, in Lawrenceville. Visit www.sharimvsharot.org or contact Stephen Cohen at 609-371-9036 or E-mail drstevecohen@earthlink.net
