In Town
Mercer County presents a passport day in West Windsor Township on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the West Windsor Municipal Building, 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor. Call 609-989-6473 or E-mail ctozour@mercercounty.org to register.
Friends of the West Windsor Library seeks volunteers to sort books for the annual book sale through Sunday, March 8; and selling from Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 15. Call 609-240-5492 for information.
Plainsboro Republican Committee seeks persons with an interest in running for public office in 2015. NJ filing deadline for the June primary is Monday, March 30. Contact B.Wright before Sunday, March 15, at wrigbarb@aol.com or 609-799-1179.
West Windsor Arts Council seeks teens and young adults, ages 14 and up, for positions as camp counselors for arts camps. Counselors are trained in child development, arts education, safety and logistics, and receive certification in CPR and first aid. Volunteer positions receive community service credit. Experienced counselors are eligible for paid positions. Contact corinna@westwindsorarts.org or call Corinna at 609-716-1931 for information.
Pierrot Productions seeks actors’ for “They’re Playing Our Song,” a musical based on the real-life relationship of composer Marvin Hamlisch and lyricist Carole Bayer Sager. Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, at noon; and Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. Mercer Community College, West Windsor. E-mail pierrotatkelsey@gmail.com to register.
N.J. Audubon Plainsboro Preserve seeks artists for “Wild New Jersey,” a juried art show featuring the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the state. Visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/plainsboro for information and entry form.
Forte Dramatic Productions seeks two female performers for an April production of “Jaques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” The show features songs that are challenging both musically and dramatically and requires singers who are both strong on solos. The show will run weekends, April 10 to 18 at the West Windsor Arts Council in West Windsor. Contact John Zimmerman by E-mail to Fractal514@aol.com for information.
Summer Camp
Go Green Adventure Camp offers a week-long program for boys and girls ages 6 to 11 from Monday to Friday, August 17 to 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities include nature, discovery, arts, and crafts. Visit goinggreencamp.weebly.com.
Drama
Bristol Riverside Theater seeks 22 community actors for speaking parts in an “An Enemy of the People.” Casting is for all ages. Auditions on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 or 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes reading from a newspaper excerpt. Be prepared to share conflicts. Performances are May 12 to 31. All auditions and rehearsals take place at 201 Cedar Street in Bristol, PA. All performances take place at the theater at 120 Radcliffe Street, also in Bristol. Call 215-785-6664 to register.
Villagers Theater at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, seeks ensemble actors for “Inherit the Wind.” The five actors needed include three men, one women, and one 13 year old boy. Visit www.villagerstheatre.com or E-mail swabfam@optonline.net.
Lawrence Library is hosting its seventh annual One-Act Play Festival on Saturday, April 18. The directors are seeking male actors, aged 30 to 80 to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at 2751 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Call James Damron at 609-989-6915 or E-mail jdamron@mcl.org.
Plays-in-the Park has auditions for the summer season on Friday April 17, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, noon; at 1 Pine Drive, Edison. The season include “Young Frankenstein,” “Oklahoma,” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Visit www.playsinthepark.com for information.
Bimah Players has auditions for adults and children for “Beastly Encounters,” an original comedy with music about animals based on works by Kipling, Chekhov, and others. Auditions by appointment from Sunday to Thursday, March 8 to 12. This is a readers’ theater production and memorization is not required. Performance dates are Sundays, May 17 and 31; and Thursday, May 21, at the Monroe Township Jewish Community Center, 11 Cornell Avenue, Monroe. E-mail dirbimahplayers@aol.com or call 609-395-2969 for information.
For the Young
Stonybrook Golf Club in Hopewell invites young golfers to participate in PGA Junior League Golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 13 and under, participants receive uniforms, instruction, green fees, golf balls, and a bag tag as well opportunity for post season play. All participants get to play with a partner in 5 to 6 scramble events. Register by March 31 for May the July season. Contact Joe Porter at 908-963-0699 or E-mail joep@spiritgolf.net.
Ellarslie Mansion offers after school art classes for children ages 6 to 10 beginning Wednesday, March 11, 4:15 p.m. in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Register. $50. Visit www.ellarslie.org or call 609-989-1191 to register.
Waldorf School of Princeton offers Waldorf in the Woods, an all-weather forest experience for ages 5 and 6. The session begins Tuesday, April 14, and runs for six weeks. $220. Visit www.princetonwaldorf.org, E-mail admissions@princetonwaldorf.org, or call 609-466-1970, x115.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is open to ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities. Prizes range from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships. Nominations are accepted through Friday, March 13, at www.kohlskids.com.
For Teens
Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer seeks females from ages 16 to 19 who have volunteered to improve the status of women or children in the Mercer County community, for the Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Applications are due by Sunday, March 1. Visit www.ZontaTrenton.org or call Sue Methot at 609-731-1533.
New Jersey Heroes is accepting applications for Spirit of a Hero, a $5,000 scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Jersey to use towards their post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and community contribution, be a United States citizen, be a New Jersey resident, in good academic standing with their secondary school.
Submit a copy of four-year high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a current teacher or advisor. Application essays (500 words or less) must be typed, double spaced, with size 12 font. Deadline is Friday, March 20. Visit newjerseyheroes.org.
Call for Artists
South Brunswick Arts Commission invites artists in all media to submit work for a juried exhibit on the theme “Classic Subjects: Landscape and Architecture” by Wednesday, March 11. Landscapes can be real or imaginary, realistic or abstract, with or without buildings. Architectural works may include elements of landscape or focus on the purely geometric and constructed. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7635. Visit www.sbarts.org.
Nominate
New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma is accepting nominations ambassador awards to reduce stigma through the arts. The awards recognize literary and visual artists and arts organizations whose work best generates a positive image of people whose lives are affected by mental illness, reduces the way in which society stigmatizes people with mental illnesses, and successfully uses the arts to promote wellness and recovery. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, March 4. Contact Lisa Powell at 732-940-0991 or Lpowell@naminj.org for information.
Musical Notes
Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium at Princeton University includes lectures, master classes, technique clinics, and other presentations by Edna Golandsky and faculty members, all teachers of the Taubman Approach. The performers and pedagogues work with pianists of all levels — professional, student, and amateur. This symposium includes private lessons, master classes, technique clinics, presentations, concerts, and more. Friday, July 11; to Sunday, July 19. Visit www.golandskyinstitute.org, E-mail symposium@golandskyinstitute.org, or call 877-343-3434.
Art
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers offers “More in March” with a schedule of programs and new exhibitions. First Tuesdays evenings includes a presentation of the talk “Vision Research: Interactions between Scientists and Artists.” New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra salon series and Music at the Museum explore music in new ways. Passport to Art and Drawing Club offer opportunities for younger artists to get creative. Activities take place at the museum at 71 Hamilton Street in New Brunswick, on the Rutgers University College Avenue campus. Admission to the museum and public programs is free. Registration fees vary for classes and workshops. Visit www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Mental Health
Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey seeks applications from mental health and addiction agencies for the annual Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Fair to be held on Thursday, June 25, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Imperial Banquet and Conference Center in Somerset. Applications are due Tuesday, March 31. The statewide competition is now co-hosted by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Submit a letter of intent to participate in the competition. Visit shanj.org.
Pi Day
Pi Day in Princeton has many events during the Saturday, March 14, celebration. Visit www.pidayprinceton.com for schedule and to register for events.
