On the Waterfront
Mercer County Park Commission opened the docks on the Delaware River for boating, fishing, or enjoying a day by the rivers. Free parking is available outside Waterfront Park. The docks are not staffed and patrons are urged to practice water safety precautions. Call 609-989-4947 for information.
Trips
55-Plus offers a trip to the Poconos on Thursday, May 26. The bus will leave Princeton Jewish Center at 9 a.m. with time to view the Delaware Water Gap before a buffet lunch. A naturalist presents a talk about the history and features of the mountain retreat followed by a guided tours of the gardens. Return to Princeton at 6:30 p.m. $50 to $55 includes all. Call 609-924-2008 for information.
Van Harlingen Historical Society of Montgomery visits Atlock Farm Nursery on Thursday, May 19. Meet at the nursery at 1 p.m. for a private tour of the gardens. Atlock is located at 545 Weston Canal Road, Somerset. Free admission. E-mail info@vanharlingen.org or call 908-874-4820 for information.
Donate Please
Verizon Wireless recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness month with HopeLine, a program to provide wireless phones and airtime to victims of domestic violence. It also provides cash grants to shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness, and advocacy, such as WomanSpace in Mercer County. All makes and models of wireless devices and accessories will be accepted regardless of carrier or the age of the phone. Bring to 7 Centre Drive, Suite 2, Monroe; 2239 Whitehorse Mercerville Avenue, Suite E, Hamilton Township; or 3691 A Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline or call Womanspace at 609-394-9000 for information.
Project
ReEmployment
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers “Project ReEmployment” through Princeton Senior Resource Center. The four-week program for displaced workers focuses on improving job search skills, building confidence, managing stress, and returning to the work force as efficiently and as quickly as possible. Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 19, and 26, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. Register at 609-987-8100.
Audition
PinnWorth Productions has open auditions for “Pirates of Penzance” on Saturday to Monday, June 25 to 27. Mercer College, West Windsor. Prepare an art song, operetta, or classical musical number. Dress for movement. Production is in January at Kelsey Theater. Call Melissa Leshchanka at 732-322-1376 or visit Pinnworth Production on Facebook to schedule an appointment.
Relay for Life
WW-P High School South invites cancer survivors or people undergoing treatment to a free dinner at its Relay for Life celebration at the school on Saturday, June 4, on Clarksville Road, West Windsor. E-mail lawrenceg@studentorganizing.org for information.
