Auditions
Voices Chorale invites singers interested in the upcoming season to call Sandy Duffy at 609-799-221 to schedule an audition. Weekly rehearsals are Mondays, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m., in Hopewell, beginning September 13.
West Windsor Library seeks keyboardist for a children’s musical, “Space Girls From Galaxy X,” which will be performed from October 22 to 24. Must be available for audition in July and rehearsals in September and October. Contact Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or kerrm@hotmail.com
For the Young
South Brunswick Library seeks entries from ages 13 to 25 in the second annual student film and video festival. Categories of movie shorts of 15 minutes or less include music video, public service, commercial, feature, documentary, comedy, animation, and experimental. Visit www.sbpl.info/teens or call 732-329-4000, ext. 7634.
Mercer County Soil Conservation District seeks entries in the NJ Conservation Poster contest denoting the theme of “Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats.” The deadline is Friday, October 22. Visit www.mercerscd.org for rules and entry forms or call 609-586-9603.
Delaware Canal State Park offers Canal Camp on Monday to Thursday, July 19 to 22, noon to 3 p.m. for children up to age 15. The focus is on the history of the canal and how a lock works. $40. Afton Avenue Library, 46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/calendar.
Trenton Museum Society and Passage Theater offer summer and theater camp at Ellarslie Mansion. $250 for two weeks, Monday to Friday, July 26 to August 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.ellarslie.org or call 609-989-1191 for application.
Kelsey Theater offers “Tomato Patch” visual and performing arts program from grades five to 12 on the Mercer College campus in West Windsor. Visit www.kelseyatmccc.org or call 609-570-3566 for information and openings.
Mercer County Bar Foundation is accepting applications from individuals pursuing a legal education, who show financial need and are involved in community organizations. Call 60-585-6200 or E-mail cbrennan@mercerbar.com. Deadline is Saturday, July 31.
Call for Art
West Windsor Arts Council seeks artwork for its inaugural exhibit, “Community Collage: West Windsor Then and Now… and the Future,” at the grand celebration of the new center opening Saturday, September 25. Two-dimensional artwork should be framed and ready to be hung from wire. Up to five linear foot in any direction and up to 50 pounds. Artists may submit up to three works. No entry fee. Submit a CD with images of at least 300 dpi and four inches, contact information, and a statement. Artist will retain 100 percent of sales. Deadline is Friday, July 30. $5 per entry. Send to West Windsor Arts Council, Box 952, West Windsor 08550. For more information send E-mail to info@westwindsorarts.org.
4-H Fair
Mercer County invites entries to the annual 4-H fair at Howell Living History Farm on Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1. Arts and crafts, photography, foods, gardening, clothing, woodworking, or other creative projects may be entered into the open division. Projects must be delivered on Friday, July 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. Contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at 609-989-6833 or E-mail bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Dance
Alexia’s Belly Dance & Beyond offers West African dance classes with Audrey Davis on Thursday, 8:15 to 9:3 p.m. Lawrenceville. $70 for four classes. Visit www.drumdancecenter.com or call 609-324-7283.
Keep Cool
Mercer County offers the Medi-Cool program to qualified senior citizens and those with disabilities to receive a free air conditioner. Call Tinika Washington at 609-394-8847, ext. 104; or Fran Angelone at 609-252-2362 for information on how to register.
Passport Days
Mercer County offers passport days on Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing; and Thursday, August 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Lawrence Senior Center, 30 East Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville. Register for passport photos at 609-989-6465. For information about personal documents and charges visit wwwmercercounty.org or call 609-989-6473.
Good Causes
New Jersey State Triathlon seeks more than 700 volunteers to help at Mercer County Park, West Windsor, from Friday to Sunday, July 23 to 25. The event is expected to have close to 3,000 competitors and more than 6,000 spectators. Donations for organizations include $250 for 10 volunteers, $500 for 20 volunteers, and $1,000 for 40 volunteers. E-mail Michele Redrow at mredrow@cgiracing.com.
New Jersey Blood Services seeks volunteers to work blood drives with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for post donation reactions. Contact Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or E-mail rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.
American Red Cross offers blood donors from July 1 to September 12 a chance for a $250 gift certificate valid at stores, hotels, airlines, and theaters. Must be 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Jewish Heritage
Friendship Circle invites Jewish teens and adults with special needs to receive free tickets to Jewish Heritage Night at Trenton Thunder stadium, on Thursday, July 29, 7:05 p.m. Transportation is available. E-mail mercerfriends@gmail.com or call 609-683-7240.
Garden Training
Mercer County offers an opportunity for county residents with an interest in horticulture and a desire to share their knowledge to enroll in the Master Gardener volunteer training program. The 21-week program begins at the end of September with more than 60 hours of instruction. $200 tuition. Visit www.mgofmc.org or call 609-989-6830.
Health Training
In Balance Center offers Thai yoga bodywork training on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, 1 to 7 p.m., 230 South Branch Road, Hillsborough. $189. Visit www.inbalancecenter.com or call 908-369-4949.
The Healing Earth offers a Body Mind Spirit retreat from Thursday to Sunday, July 22 to 25. $500 includes lodging, meals, classes, and hiking. Call Pat Miller 908-281-9222 for information.
