Auditions
Kelsey Players has auditions for “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Friday, October 15, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, October 17, noon to 4 p.m. Prepare a short monologue or Christmas poem. Bring sheet music, resume, and photo. Be prepared to dance. Kelsey Theater, Mercer College, West Windsor. For appointment or questions send E-mail to bessalla@mccc.edu or call 609-570-3581.
Playhouse 22 has auditions for the musical “Curtains” on Sunday and Monday, November 7 and 8, at 7:30 p.m. Bring a resume and headshot. Be familiar with the musical and be prepared to sing a song in a traditional Broadway style. www.playhouse22.org or E-mail curtains@playhouse22.org.
Health
Next Step Strategies offers t’ai chi chih, an eight-week moving meditation class for beginners. Classes are Wednesdays, at 10 am. and 6 p.m. $125. Visit www.nextstepstrategiesllc.com or call 609-752-1048
Princeton Senior Resource Center offers a six week interactive program that teaches skills needed for the daily management of chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. The course will be held at Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton on Mondays, beginning October 18, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Call 609-924-7108 to register. Free.
Transformations, Crystal Spring Weight Loss and Fitness Retreat, runs Sunday, October 24 to Saturday, October 30. Medically supervised intensive fitness and weight loss. Call 908-281-6771.
Call for Artists
Artists’ Apiary, a program to bring visual, literary, and performing artists together for a Sunday morning series at Camillo’s Cafe, Princeton Shopping Center. Contact Roberta Pughe at rpughe@aol.com to be considered as a featured artist. The cost to attend is $40 and includes a four-course brunch. www.camilloscafe.net.
Faith
Diocese of Trenton offers “Beginning Experience” for divorced or widowed spouses. A weekend event at Stella Maris Retreat Center, Elberon, will be held on Friday to Sunday, October 15 to 17. Contact Marilyn Schipp at 609-406-7400, ext. 5557 or mschip@dioceseoftrenton.org.
Membership Drive
WPRB Princeton Stereo 103.3 FM, the non-profit radio station on Princeton University’s campus, is holding its fourth annual membership drive from October 10 to 17. Call 609-258-1033 to pledge a donation at all hours of the broadcasting day or at www.wprb.com. Premium gifts are available.
Voter Registration
State of New Jersey reminds residents that Tuesday, October 12 is the deadline to register for the November 2 election. Visit www.njelections.org for locations and registration forms. An individual must be 18 by November 2 and a resident of the county for 30 days prior to the election.
Bus Trips
Montgomery Recreation offers a bus trip to see the Radio City Christmas show on Friday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m. (2 p.m. show) $70 includes a second mezzanine seat, soda, popcorn, and transportation. Call 609-466-3023 for information.
Singles
Travel Ports & Voyages invites singles, especially baby boomers, on a trip to Atlantic City for playing, shopping, and dining on Saturday, January 29. Call Gail Fishman at 732-521-1221 to register. $30 includes $20 slot pay. Park in the rear of the senior center, 423 Main Street, Sayreville. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m.
Animal Hall of Fame
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association seeks applications and letters of recommendations to highlight a companion or an individual who has supported the welfare of animals. Deadline is December 1. E-mail Paola Hernandez at phernandez@njvma.org.
For Public Schools
Young Audiences New Jersey and Target have teamed up to offer arts education grants of up to $10,000 each to plan arts programming tailored for their school’s unique needs. All public schools in New Jersey are eligible. Deadline for application is Friday, October 15. Visit yanj-yaep.org or contact Michele Russo at 866-500-9265.
Del Monte Fresh Produce offers “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms,” an online contest for public school teachers to purchase school supplies and fresh fruit. www.fruits.com.
