Scholarships
The League of Women Voters of Lawrence is offering its Annual Youth Leadership Awards for 2026. The League of Women Voters is a state and national nonpartisan civic organization that works to register voters, provide voter education, and ensure that everyone is represented in the democratic process.
Awards will be made to college-bound applicants who demonstrate civic leadership in their communities.
The awards are intentionally broad to encourage applications from students engaged in non-traditional forms of civic action, including expanding voter participation, educating others about democratic government, or engaging community groups around current issues.
The LWVLT primarily serves Lawrence, Trenton, Ewing, and Hamilton, and high school seniors from those districts are encouraged to apply. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The minimum submission requirement is a one-page essay or a one-minute video describing the applicant’s civic project. Applications are available at lwvlt.org. Questions may be directed to YLAchair.lwvlt@gmail.com or 609-301-0401.
Call for Art
South Brunswick Arts Commission seeks submissions for its upcoming exhibit “Pattern, Rhythm, Texture” on display Friday, April 24 through Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522/Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction.
The exhibit will feature works that emphasize pattern, rhythm, or texture in their composition. All static media, including fine crafts and abstract works, are welcome. AI-generated art will not be accepted.
Original artwork in all media except film and video will be considered, provided it has not previously been exhibited at The Gallery. Works must be wired and ready to hang.
Applications are due Friday, March 20. Artists will be notified April 3. Details and the application form are available at sbarts.org.
Job Opportunities
Hamilton Township invites employers to participate in its Hamilton Township Job Fair on Friday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Colonial Fire Company, 801 Kuser Road in Hamilton. The event, organized by the township’s Office of Community and Economic Development, is designed to connect businesses with job seekers from throughout the region.
Businesses and organizations looking to recruit employees are encouraged to register for a table. Registration is free for Hamilton-based businesses and $50 for non-Hamilton businesses. Space is limited, and Hamilton businesses must be listed in the township’s business registry for the current year to participate.
Admission for job seekers is free and open to the public. The event will include employer booths, resume writing assistance, complimentary professional headshots, and participation from the Hamilton Township Department of Health.
Hamilton Township is also hiring part-time substitute school crossing guards and animal shelter attendants. Details and registration information are available at hamiltonnj.com/jobfair and hamiltonnj.com/jobs.
Plant Sale Preorders
Morven Museum & Garden has opened preorders for its annual plant sale. Orders must be placed by Monday, April 6.
Once a year, Morven’s horticulturalists, Master Gardeners Louise Senior and Peter Wagner, curate a diverse selection of unique and hard-to-find plants, including seedlings grown in Morven’s historic garden.
The sale includes flowers, vegetables, herbs, succulents, grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and houseplants. Proceeds support Morven and help preserve and maintain the museum’s historic gardens.
Order pickup will take place Friday, May 15 through Monday, May 18. More information and ordering details are available on Morven’s website. Because many varieties are available only in limited quantities, early orders are encouraged.
Call for Vendors
Mercer County is accepting applications for vendors and performers for the 14th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.
“In Mercer County, we understand that our diversity is our strength,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “During this 250th year of American Independence, we’re proud to bring our community together again to celebrate the people and cultures from every part of the world who have come together through every step of our history, and made Mercer County, and our nation, the vibrant and incredible place that we know today.”
The festival features live music, traditional dance performances, food trucks, art demonstrations, heritage crafters, and family activities. Applications are open for craft vendors selling culture- or heritage-related goods, food vendors, and nonprofit organizations wishing to share information about their programs. Because of the festival’s growing popularity, participation will be limited.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 3. For details visit forms.office.com/g/HHz7JUVrre.
