Call for Poetry
The US1 Worksheets poetry anthology — no relation to U.S. 1 Newspaper — is accepting submissions for this year’s publication through Tuesday, February 28. Poems must be e-mailed to Route1poets@gmail.com and follow the guidelines below in order to be considered.
1. In the subject line of your submission, write SUBMISSION–LAST NAME.
2. In your email include your snail mail address, your email address and your phone number.
3. Attach each poem in a separate file. This file’s name should consist of your last name followed by the first four words of the title of your poem, e.g. Frost Stopping by Woods on
4. Use Times New Roman in 12-point font.
5. Type your poem’s title in bold, skip one space, then start your poem. Do not use all caps.
6. Do not place your name on your poem. All poems are judged devoid of personal knowledge of the poet.
7. Each poem should have no more than 35 total lines (including your poem’s title and blank spaces between lines and stanzas).
8. Left justify each poem unless your poem’s layout requires otherwise.
9. Use Word doc, docx files only. If you use Apple Pages, please export as a Word document before you send it. No other file types will be read.
10. Proofread your poems!
Previously published poems are not accepted. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please send an update immediately if your poem is accepted elsewhere. Editors reserve the right to make minor editorial changes.
Acceptances will be sent out by July 1 and a launch party will take place November 2 at Princeton Public Library.
Call for Volunteers
Join Lawrence-based nonprofit HomeFront for a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities where you can help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness as part of its Week of Hope.
Monday, February 10: Bake Treats for Children in Our Community. Bring a smile to children currently experiencing homelessness by baking nut-free treats. These will be included in meal deliveries to families temporarily living in motels. Please drop off individually wrapped treats at 1880 Princeton Avenue in Lawrenceville by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11.
Monday, February 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday, February 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Create a Welcoming FreeStore Experience. Help create a welcoming space where clients can shop for clothing, professional attire, household items, and more — all at no cost to them. Your role includes sorting incoming donations and organizing the store to ensure its accessible and inviting for those we serve. 1000 Division Street, Trenton.
Monday, February 10, 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesday, February 11, 1:45 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, February 13, 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.: Assist at Choice Market Food Pantry. Join our team in creating a dignified shopping experience for our clients at HomeFront’s Choice Market food pantry. Tasks include assisting clients, retrieving carts, and restocking shelves. Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers are especially encouraged to volunteer. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Monday, February 10, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.: Get Ready to Make an Impact: Volunteer Orientation. New to volunteering with HomeFront? Join this engaging session to dive into our mission, core values, and the ins and outs of client-facing, in-person volunteering. We’ll cover key policies, introduce you to department contacts, and wrap up with a fun Q&A to get you excited and prepared to make a difference. Attendance is highly encouraged for all in-person volunteers. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Tuesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 13, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Deliver Hope with Double Helpings. Join the Double Helpings team to deliver hot meals and essential supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness in area motels. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate. Please also sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Wednesday, February 12, 6 to 8 p.m.: ArtSpace Valentine Collage Workshop: Sip and Create! Join us for a fun evening of collaging, sipping, and learning about HomeFront’s mission. Enjoy a relaxing time creating a Valentine for someone special in your life while supporting a great cause. Suggested donation of $25 per person. Must be 21 to attend. Treasure Trove, 31 West Broad Street, Hopewell.
Wednesday, February 12: Bake Cupcakes or Create Valentine’s Goodie Bags for Families. Sign up to bake nut-free cupcakes or prepare Valentine’s goodie bags for children and families staying at our HomeFront Family Campus. Please individually wrap whatever you can generously offer. Please drop off your individually wrapped treats at 1880 Princeton Avenue in Lawrenceville by 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 13.
Wednesday, February 12, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Explore HomeFront’s Impact: Private Bus Tour with CEO Sarah Steward. Join Steward for an exclusive bus tour to learn about the scale and scope of HomeFront’s 35+ programs. Gain insight into the work we do and the difference we’re making in the community. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Thursday, February 13, 11 a.m. to noon: Tour and Explore Our Resource Network. Join us for a tour to see our Resource Network in action. Learn about our food pantry, hygiene pantry, diaper resource center, upcoming drives, and discover how you can get involved in supporting our mission. 1880 Princeton Avenue Lawrenceville.
Friday, February 14, noon to 1 p.m.: Join Our CEO for Lunch: A Proactive Approach to Addressing Homelessness. Join our CEO for lunch and learn about HomeFront’s proactive, upstream approach to addressing homelessness. Gain insight into our programs and services and understand the challenges our clients face every day as we work together to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. to noon: Host a Diaper Drive & Join Our Diaper Wrapping Event. Diapers can cost $70-$80 per month per child and aren’t covered by food stamps. You can make a difference by hosting a diaper drive and bringing the collected diapers to our donation center. Afterward, join us for a fun and impactful diaper wrapping activity to support families in need. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville.
Spaces for most activities is limited. Register online at www.homefrontnj.org. For questions, email getinvolved@homefrontnj.org or call 609-989-9417.
Call for Art
The South Brunswick Arts Commission is accepting applications for “Real and Imagined,” an exhibit to be displayed from April 11 through June 6 in the gallery at the South Brunswick Municipal Building at 540 Route 522 in Monmouth Junction.
Share real landscapes, cityscapes, objects, or scenes that have captured your imagination or dreamscapes, objects, or scenes that exist only in your imagination. All static media including fine crafts and abstract treatments are welcome. Applications are due by Friday, March 7.
Work must not have been exhibited at the Gallery before. Works must be wired and ready to hang, and works on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglas. The maximum size for framed works in 60 inches wide by 42 inches high. The maximum footprint for three-dimensional works is 20 inches by 24 inches.
For more information and to view the application, visit www.sbarts.org/the-gallery. Email southbrunswickgallery@gmail.com for questions.
Isles, Inc., a community development and environmental organization, has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to design and complete an innovative mural project in Trenton’s Old Trenton Neighborhood (OTN). The project aims to transform a vacant lot at Perry and Montgomery streets into an engaging community space through public art.
The selected artist or team will create a mural on a 20-foot wide by 8-foot high freestanding structure. The project, budgeted between $2,500-$3,000, emphasizes community engagement and seeks to uplift the neighborhood through creative expression.
“This mural project represents our ongoing commitment to revitalizing Trenton’s neighborhoods through arts and community engagement,” says Tyquan Benton, project manager at Isles. “We’re looking for artists who can not only create compelling visual art but also engage with community members in the creative process.”
The submission deadline is Friday, February 7, by 5 p.m. Interested artists must submit proposals including concept designs, professional references, relevant experience, and a detailed plan for community engagement. Isles will provide a primed surface and can assist in facilitating community participation.
Selected artists will be notified by Friday, February 21. The project completion deadline is May 2.
Complete submission requirements and project specifications are available by contacting Tyquan Benton at tbenton@isles.org or online at www.creektocanalcreative.org. Artists are encouraged to visit the site before submitting proposals.
Audition
Kelsey Theater and Theater To Go host auditions for “1776,” which follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
Performances are scheduled for Fridays through Sundays, June 6 through 15. Auditions take place Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. with callbacks if needed by invitation on Tuesday, February 25, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. Check the Kelsey Theatre signboard for a room location on the day of your audition. MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Please prepare a two-minute monologue and prepare to sing 32 measures of a Broadway song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide a photo, resume, and a list of all current conflicts. Photos, resumes, and completed audition forms can also be submitted in advance to info@theatertogo.com.
Sign up for an audition slot at tinyurl.com/AUDITIONS-1776. For more information email info@TheaterToGo.com.
Call for Dance
Roxey Ballet hosts the fourth annual River Dance Festival from August 15 through 17. Dancers, choreographers, and creators are invited to apply to participate in this three-day event featuring diverse talent from across the nation.
The mission of the festival is to give artists a platform to present their work with an emphasis on BIPOC artists. The River Dance Festival provides artists with professional theatrical space to perform and rehearse, a high-quality video of their show, and audience feedback.
All styles of dance are welcomed and applications may be completed for a solo, duet, or group. The deadline to apply is May 15.
Works that are of exceptional quality may be asked to return as a part of Roxey Ballet’s upcoming shows, and choreographers may be asked back to set choreography for the company.
The festival will be held at Mill Ballet, South Sugan Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania.
To submit your application fill out the application form available at www.roxeyballet.org. The application fee is $35. The performers do not need to available for all three dates.
For questions contact roxeybookings@gmail.com.
