In Town
West Windsor Library has open auditions for children ages 8 to 17, two actresses ages 18 to 40; and one actor age 40 plus, to be cast in two plays for Halloween Playfest in October. Auditions are Saturdays, July 24 and 31, and August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Wednesdays, July 28 and August 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Audition is reading from the script (which is available at the reference desk or by E-mail). There will be a selection of well-known songs to sing. Teens and adults are also needed for make-up, costumes, set construction, and choreography. Call Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or E-mail mkerr@mcl.org.
Princeton Presbyterian Church offers Camp Discovery for children in Pre-K to sixth grade. Monday to Friday, July 19 to 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Register. Free. www.princetonpresbyterian.org.
Mercer County Library System offers free museum passes at West Windsor branch. Passes to American Museum of Natural History, New York Historical Society, Garden State Discovery Museum, and the Guggenheim Museum are available. Children’s Museum of Manhattan and Mutter Museum will be added later this summer. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6922 for information.
Theater To Go has auditions for “Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge” on Wednesday and Thursday, July 14 and 15, at 7 p.m. at Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. John Roebling set out to build the Brooklyn Bridge but his daughter-in-law finished the job. Readings will be from the script. To schedule an audition call Ruth Markoe at 609-915-6409 or E-mail auditions@roeblingplay.com. For full synopsis, character breakdowns, and to register online visit www.roeblingplay.com.
Pierrot Productions seeks statements of interest for a role in “Chess” to be performed at Kelsey Theater. Auditions will be scheduled by invitation. Send resume, photo, and supporting materials to auditions@pierrotproductions.org The Tim Rice musical originally presented as a concept recording in 1985 and a stage version in 1986 presents the game of chess in three dimensions: the world championship match being played by the competitors, the political game waged by the CIA and KGB handlers of the American and Russian champions, and the personal relationships between the players and their women.
Health
University Medical Center at Princeton offers blood donors a coupon for Thomas Sweet Ice Cream. Medical Arts Building, 253 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Call 609-497-4366 to schedule.
Mercer County issued a heat warning and offers cooling sites for residents at all municipal senior centers, neighborhood community centers, and the nine county library system branches. For information call 877-222-3737 or 609-989-6661. Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun; check up on elderly friends, neighbors, and relatives; do not leave pets in a car; and give your pet fresh water, shade, and sheltered area.
For Kids
Westminster Conservatory Children’s Choirs have auditions for Schola Choir, grades two and three; Concino Choir, grades four and five; and Cantus Choir, grades six to eight. Call 609-921-7104 to schedule.
Downtown Hightstown is accepting registration for its second annual kids’ triathlon for ages 7 to 13 on Saturday, September 25, at 3:30 p.m. The course includes a 100-yard swim, a three-mile bike ride, and a one-mile run. Youth and adult volunteers are also needed for the event. Visit www.hightstowntriathlon.org or www.downtownhightstown.org.
Old Barracks Museum presents a summer day camp for fifers and drummers from Monday to Friday, July 12 to 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For ages 10 to 17. $250. Register. Call 609-396-1776 or visit www.barracks.org.
Volunteer Please
Womanspace seeks volunteers for Victim Response Teams. New training begins in September. Team members respond to police stations or hospitals and meet with victims, providing them with support, information, and referral. Visit www.womanspace.org or call 609-394-0136 for information.
Elvis on the
Big Screen
NCM Fathom presents 1972’s “Elvis on Tour: 75th Anniversary Celebration” on Thursday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at AMC Hamilton, 325 Sloan Avenue. Tickets are available at www.fathomevents.com.
Executive Director Position
Princeton Pro Musica seeks executive director with organizational, creative, computer, communication, and relationship skills for development, fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning, marketing, public relations, ticket sales, chorus recruitment, programs, accounting, payroll, concert production, and grant applications. Degree and experience in arts management a plus. 20 hours a week, $20,000 salary. Submit resume to info@princetonpromusica.org by Friday, July 9.
Donate Please
Salvation Army is accepting clothing donations to benefit its adult rehabilitation center on Thursday, July 15, at Trenton Thunder Waterfront Ball Park, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton, at 7 p.m. Call 609-599-9373 for information or free ticket to the game.
For Women
Princeton HealthCare System and Princeton House Behavioral Health offer a free, two-part workshop designed to help women of color examine cultural, emotional, and social issues impacting their lives. Wednesday, July 14 and 21, Hamilton Area YMCA, at 6:30 p.m. Register. Call 888-897-8979 or www.princetonhcs.org.
Family Camp
D&R Canal State Park offers Family Adventure Camp on Monday to Friday, August 16 to 20, Bulls Island recreational area in Stockton, from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities include biking along the historic rail line, boating on the canal, introduction to camping, and creating a personalized family tree. Rental fees for boats or bikes apply. Program is free with registration. Parents or adult guardians are required to attend. Call 609-397-2949 or www.dandrcanal.com.
Acting Classes
Stellar Performance presents “Auditioning and Performing for TV and Film” and “Glee Club How To & Do It,” four week classes taught by a producer-director at Trinity Church in Rocky Hill. Participants receive a DVD at the end of the sessions showcasing their performances. Saturdays, July 17 to August 8. $260. Call 888-782-2183, E-mail am@stellarperformancenyc.com, or visit www.stellarperformancenyc.com.
