Bike Collection
Mayors’ Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force seeks used bicycles in repairable condition for Pedals for Progress. Donation day is Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. to noon, at the West Windsor Farmers’ Market. A suggested donation of $10 should accompany each bicycle. Visit www.prp.org for information. Volunteers are also sought for the community service project. Contact Susan Conlon at 609-936-1916.
Volunteer
Fresh Air Fund seeks volunteer host families for youngsters from New York City. Visit www.freshair.org or call Rhoda Corkedale, a West Windsor resident, at 609-799-4673 for information.
Auditions
Off Broadstreet Theater holds auditions for the for “Meshuggah-Nuns,” “Visiting Mr. Green,” and “Squabbles.” Singers should bring music for a ballad and an up-beat song. Call 609-466-2766 to schedule a time on Sunday, May 29, 7 p.m. at the theater in Hopewell.
Omicron Theater Productions has open auditions for speaking and non-speaking parts for men and women. By appointment from Friday, June 3 to Saturday, June 25. Call 609-443-5598.
Stars in the Park seeks adults and children for “The Wizard of Oz” to be produced at Open Air Theater in August. Auditions are Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mercer County College. Call 609-530-0912 for appointment.
Playhouse 22 seeks two strong male actors, one in his late 20s or early 30s, and one elderly and ethnic, for “Visiting Mr. Green to run July 23 to August 14. Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, June 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m. at 210 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Call 732-254-3939 or E-mail sweetaim2003@yahoo.com.
Pennington Players seeks actors for “Bye Bye Birdie,” on Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, June 12, noon to 4 p.m. at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor. Auditioners should prepare one complete song and bring sheet music (or recorded non-vocal accompaniment), photo, and resume. All roles are open for ages 15 and up. Also seeking a male guitar player, late teens to early 20s. Production opens at Kelsey on Friday, September 16. Call 609-737-PLAY for appointment.
Name That Camp
Princeton Family YMCA seeks a new name for the reorganized camp. The name should incorporate values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and trust. The winner receives one free week of camp during the 2006 season. Enter at the Y or by E-mail: cchu@princetonymca.org. The winner will be named on August 17. Call Carol Chu at 609-497-9622 ext. 224 for information.
Day Trip
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park celebrate the 31st anniversary with a motor coach tour along the main line of the historic, 44-mile waterway that connected Bordentown and New Brunswick. Visit restored locks, walk along the aqueduct in Plainsboro, examine the mechanism that swung the railroad bridge in Princeton, and hear stories of the canal. Tour guides are Bob and Linda Barth. June 25, 8:45 a.m. $50 includes air-conditioned coach, lunch at Blackwells Mills Canals House. Register Send check to Canal Tours & more, 214 North Bridge Street, Somerville 08876.
For Kids
Princeton Public Library seeks summer volunteers entering grades 7 to 12 to help out with summer reading clubs and assist with other activities. Orientation sessions begin Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m. Register with Susan Conlon at 609-924-9529, ext. 247.
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra seeks musicians in grades 5 to 12 for one of their orchestras. Visit www.gpyo.org or call 609-936-8700.
Chinese Language
Princeton Chinese Language School offers language classes, calligraphy, Chinese knotting, and martial arts designed for both Chinese-speaking and non-Chinese speaking families. Most classes are held on Sundays between 2 and 5 p.m. at Princeton Day School. Call Nancy Chung at 609-897-1392.
Essay Contest
Arm & Hammer seeks the “Kid with the Sharpest Taste Buds” in an essay contest for kids ages 8 to 12. Submit an essay of 100 words or less to the Good Taste Labs describing the taste sensations of your favorite food. Five winners will be chose to participate in the championship competition. Deadline Sunday, July 31. Send essay and photo to Arm & Hammer, PMI Station, Box 3564, Southbury, CT 06488-3564. Visit www.armhammergoodtastelabs.com for entry form and more information.
Volunteer
Camp Quality New Jersey seeks volunteer companions for children with cancer at camp Sunday, June 26, to Friday, July 1. Requirements include being 18 or over, references, police check, personal interview, and attendance at a training class. Visit www.campquality.org or call 732-780-1409.
