Volunteer
The Mercer County Park Commission is seeking volunteers for its stewardship and trail crew. Stewardship crew members remove invasive species, care for pollinator gardens and plant native trees and flowers. Groups meet Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the following locations: June 7, Mercer Meadows; June 21, Baldpate Mountain; July 12, Roebling Park; July 26, Mercer County Park; August 16, Mercer Meadows; and August 30, Baldpate Mountain.
Trail crew members can hike while helping maintain the county’s trail systems. Groups meet Fridays at 9 a.m. at the following locations: June 15, Roebling Park; July 6, Baldpate Mountain; August 3, Roebling Park; and August 24, Baldpate Mountain.
Both programs are intended for volunteers 12 and up. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about either crew, contact Land Steward Jillian Stark at jstark@mercercounty.org, visit www.mercercountyparks.org or call 609-303-0718.
The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion is looking for volunteers to help with staffing the store and providing hospitality, both during openings and events. E-mail tms@ellarslie.org for more information, or visit www.ellarslie.org.
Audition
The Pennington Players and Kelsey Theater are hosting auditions Thursday, August 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a production of the rock musical American Idiot. Show dates are October 5 to 7 and 12 to 14. Bring a headshot and resume, and prepare 16 to 32 bars of any song in the style of the show (rock, pop or punk). There will be a dance call. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for movement. Visit www.penningtonplayers.org to make an appointment.
Literary Contest
The New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting submissions through July 2. Winners receive $300 and a professional reading and Q&A. For guidelines and application form, visit www.newworksofmeritplaywritingcontest.com.
