In Town
Plainsboro Police will be conducting C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) trainings beginning Wednesday, September 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks. Community members, trained to respond to catastrophic disasters in the event that emergency responders are not immediately available, also receive basic training to allow them to safeguard their families, co-workers, and community in times of crisis.
Volunteers must be 18 or older. For an application or information contact Sergeant. J. Duffy at 609-799-2333 ext.619 or visit www.Plainsboropolice.com.
Plainsboro Recreation offers a 12-week session of English as second language classes for Plainsboro residents, ages 55 and up. Register in person at Municipal Building. $15. The sessions run September 12 to November 28.
Kelsey Theater offers “Kelsey Kids Playshops” featuring children’s performing arts workshops beginning Saturday, September 15. Kindergarten through second grade students meet from 9 to 10 a.m., $175. Third to fifth grade students meet from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., $175. Playshops master class is a two-semester acting class that meets from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for experienced students in grades four to six, $350. www.kelseytheatre.net.
Pierrot Productions seeks actors for “Follies” including one young African American male singer to portray young Ben (ages 18 to 25); three character women singers ages 45 and up; an older adult tenor; and young male and female dancers. Schedule audition appointment by E-mail with pierrotinfo@aol.com. The show opens at Kelsey Theater in November.
West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company has auditions dancers ages three and up, for “The Nutcracker Suite” on Saturday, September 15, at Dance Corner II, Plainsboro Plaza, Plainsboro. Call 609-799-9684 for the times..##M:[more]##
Auditions
McCarter Theater invites boys and girls ages 5 to 13 to sign up for “A Christmas Carol” on Wednesday, September 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. Children will be screened, measured, and given appointments for auditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25 and 26. Rehearsals being November 7 and the show opens December 3.
Women’s Theater Company seeks male and female actors for a staged reading of a new play, “Letting Go,” by Mary Lee Martin. Auditions are Thursday, September 6, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. Adult roles from 30 to 60; girl, age 12; and boy, age 6 to 8. Call 973-316-3033.
Dance Auditions
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company seeks a male dancing for national touring and education programs. Auditions at Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City. Call 800-650-0246 for appointment. www.nainichen.org.
For Artists
Artworks seeks art from past and present Artworks instructors for “Artworks Reunion,” a show opening on Saturday, October 20 and running through November 17. E-mail artworkstrenton@aol.com.
Montgomery Center of the Arts offers fall courses and workshops. Visit www.mca1860.org for full schedule and registration.
For Singers
Lashir, the Jewish community choir of Princeton, is holding auditions on Wednesdays, September 19 and October 10, at 7:30 p.m at the Princeton Jewish Center. E-mail rshefa@aol.com for information.
Volunteer
Contact of Mercer County offers free volunteer training opportunities for prospective telephone crisis responders beginning on September 25. Three 40-hour courses are available Tuesday mornings or evenings, or two weekends in October. 609-883-2880. www.contactofmercer.org.
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ASL Interpreter Referral Service presents a six-week course on the basics of sign language including alphabet, numbers, time, food, and family. Wednesdays, September 12 to October 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 21 Clyde Road, Somerset. $95. www.aslirs.com or 800-275-7551.
Princeton HealthCare System presents a free and confidential prostate health screening on Wednesday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the University Medical Center at Princeton. For men over 40. www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-897-8979.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County offers orientation for a master gardener program on Thursday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m., and Friday, September 28, at 9:30 a.m. Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick. 732-398-5262.
For Singles
Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles offers a cruise on the Delaware with the Spirit of Philadelphia. Sunday, October 21, 12:30 p.m. $55. Register by E-mail with mbjs.rsvp@yahoo.com.
Music
Greater Trenton Choral Society invites all voices to join. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Abiding Prescence Lutheran Church on Route 31 in Ewing. The first rehearsal is September 10. Call Peg Lawlor at 609-771-1842.
For Artists
Gallery 125 seeks all media artwork with the theme of Revolution for a show in commemoration of the Battle of Trenton. Submit up to five visuals on CD with a $10 check to Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. E-mail gallery125@trenton-downtown.com for information.
For Photographers
Terhune Orchards seeks photos taken at Terhune Orchards for a juried farm photo show to be held in October. Limit of two entries per person. Deadline is Tuesday, October 9. Details and entry forms at www.terhuneorchards.com. Cash prizes.
Cat Fanciers Association and Simon & Schuster launched the “Cutest Cat and Kid Digital Photo Contest” to celebrate the new children’s book, “Hello, Calico!” Contest details, rules, and online entry at www.kids.cfa.org. Deadline is Sunday, September 30. The grand prize winner will be announced at the CFA Cat Championship Show at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, October 14.
Parent-Child Program
VSA Arts of New Jersey offers music, movement, and art programs for children with autism or autistic behaviors on Saturdays, September 29 to December 1 in New Brunswick. For ages 3 to 17. Register by Wednesday, September 12. www.vsanj.org. 732-745-3885.
Volunteer
New Hope Chamber of Commerce seeks 20 volunteers to assist in various functions during the upcoming outdoor arts and crafts festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30. No experience needed. Call 215-862-9990 for information. www.newhopechamber.com.
Princeton HomeCare Services Hospice Program offers an eight-week volunteer training program in Monroe on Mondays, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., beginning October 15. Limited to volunteers willing to visit homes in Cranbury, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Monroe, Plainsboro, and West Windsor. Call Helaine at 609-497-4959.
For Writers
Unlimited Potential Theater Company seeks poems, essays, short stories, and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 and over, for the 14th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith competition. Open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are especially encouraged. Deadline is Wednesday, September 5. $15 entry fee. Applications at www.vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885.
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Liberty Tax Service in West Windsor offers classes in taxes for anyone interested in increasing their tax knowledge, examining their filing situation, and gaining new job skills. Cost is book and supply fee. www.libertytax.com or call 609-426-0100.
For Families
Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom” on Saturday, September 11, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The replica of an 1850 workboat is powered by a steam engine and paddlewheel. Register by Thursday, September 13. $30. 215-297-5880.
Sports
Sports for Youth Foundation is accepting high school, club, and individual volleyball teams and players for the Goodwill Ambassadors International Volleyball exchange program to Europe. Open to boys and girls ages 14 to 20. The group also offers an exchange program to Rio de Janeiro for male soccer players, ages 12 to 18. www.volleyballtours.com. Phone: 425-255-8102.
