Read Across America Day at Tabby’s Place
Young readers are invited to Tabby’s Place on Saturday, March 1, for its second annual Read Across America and a day of fun with furry friends. Bring or borrow a book, enjoy some treats, and have your chance to meet the Cat in the Hat himself.
Participants also have the opportunity to spend time reading to many of Tabby’s Place more than 115 cats in residence, many of whom have advanced medical and/or behavioral needs. From outgoing youngsters like Peabody to quiet but kind gentlemen like Tux, readers will be able to make plenty of new furry friends.
This event is free and open to all, but RSVPs are required due to limited space. To reserve your spot, please contact volunteer director Karina Jewitt at kj@tabbysplace.org. All children must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
Can’t make it on March 1? Sign-up for Paws to Read on the first and third Saturdays monthly, when kids ages 5 through 12 can practice their reading skills with their feline friends. Contact Karina Jewitt at kj@tabbysplace.org or 908-237-5300 ext. 605 for more information.
To support Paws to Read and the care of the cats, please donate at https://www.tabbysplace.org/donate/one-time-donation/ or by mailing a gift to Tabby’s Place at 1100 US Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551.
Call for Art
Artists of Yardley Art Center seeks entries for its 13th Annual Juried Show.
This year’s juror is Juliana Ochs Dweck, chief curator at the Princeton University Art Museum. The entry deadline is Saturday, March 15, and selected works will be exhibited from April 11 through May 4 with an opening and awards reception on Friday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Artists ages 18 and over may submit up to three pieces for consideration. There is an entry fee of $40 for AOY members and $55 for non-members. Accepted entries will be announced online on Saturday, March 22.
Drop-off of accepted works takes place in person on Friday, April 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 5, from noon to 2 p.m. Pick-up of unsold work takes place Sunday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Monday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Cash prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third.
AOY Art Center is located at 949 Mirror Lake Road in Yardley, Pennsylvania and is dedicated to nurturing the community’s creative spirit through education and engagement in the arts. Visit www.aoyarts.org for more information and a full prospectus. Submissions to the exhibit are via Entrythingy.com.
Call for Stories
Artworks Trenton is collecting old articles, videos, and photos from Trenton and Mercer County residents concerning murals, art festivals, or even small home art events in preparation for Art All Night in June.
The nonprofit located at 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, invites the public to share stories, images, videos, articles, or other media in person on Saturday, February 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. An online submission form is available at https://form.jotform.com/250264261551147 for those who cannot attend in person.
Artworks seeks photos of old festivals, murals, backyard bbqs, friends building together in the ally — all things art in Trenton that you have to share. Please have an estimated date/time/caption in order to properly display the information.
For more information visit www.artworkstrenton.org.
Scholarship Available
The Geetha Arulmohan Scholarship Award and Internship Program has been established to honor the memory and legacy of Geetha Arulmohan, who dedicated over 14 years as the executive director of Mercer Council. Geetha’s unwavering commitment to reducing the devastation caused by addiction in Mercer County left an indelible mark on our community. In her memory, this scholarship program aims to provide financial aid and an invaluable educational experience to aspiring individuals who are pursuing education, certification, and/or licensure in the fields of prevention, social work, counseling, and/or substance-related challenges. The scholarship award not only provides financial support but offers an opportunity to engage with the agency and community through an internship.
The scholarship award starts at $500. Applicants who complete an internship with the agency will be eligible to receive an additional $500 for a total scholarship amount of $1,000, to be used towards tuition costs and/or textbook fees.
The scholarship and internship program is open to Mercer County residents and individuals attending school in Mercer County who are pursuing education, certification, and/or licensure in fields related to prevention, public health, social work, sociology/psychology, counseling, or other substance- or behavioral health related challenges. This includes, but is not limited to, degrees or certifications such as CADC, CPS, LCADC, CPRS, CHES, or bachelors or masters degrees.
To qualify for the full scholarship amount of $1,000, recipients must commit to an internship at Mercer Council. The internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the field and make a meaningful contribution to our mission of addressing addiction and behavioral health challenges in Mercer County.
Internship duration and weekly hours will be determined in consultation with the recipient.
The application deadline is Friday, May 2. For questions or clarification, contact Mercer Council at 609-396-5874. Visit www.mercercouncil.org for an application.
Return a typed or neatly printed application, along with your resume, to Geetha Arulmohan Scholarship Award, c/o Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction, 1931 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648.
