Doors Are Open!

On Thursday evening, November 12 (4:30 to 7 p.m.), you're invited to the Conference Center on the Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus for its annual Open House and Report to the Community. At this FREE event, you can find out, firsthand, about the many opportunities and activities this College offers, while enjoying live music by the MCCC Jazz Band, delicacies prepared by student chefs, videos and robotics created by Mercer students, and even relaxing chair massages offered by physical therapy students.

Potential students of all ages, as well as parents, alumni, community partners, teachers, guidance counselors, business people and governmental representatives are welcome.Check out the many study choices offered at Mercer, including 68 associate degree programs (including new degrees in Digital Film, Game Design, Solar Energy/Technology, Culinary Arts and Physics) and year-round noncredit programs for career advancement and personal interest.

I often tell people that Mercer has one of THE best fine arts departments in the entire region. You don't need to be matriculated to take credit classes, and the instruction available to artists in a wide range of media is spectacular. I've personally taken courses in painting, art history, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, creative writing and television production so far, and can enthusiastically recommend them all.

There's an odd perception in some quarters about Community Colleges. Trust me, Mercer is a treasure trove for the lifelong learner; so don't be one of "those people." Stop by and get a taste of what all there is to offer at Mercer. To sign up, click here.

Mercer County Senior Art Show

Mercer County’s Office on Aging and Division of Culture & Heritage announce that the prospectus is available for this year’s Mercer County Senior Art Show. Show dates: August 17 through August 27, 2009 at the Robbinsville Senior Center at 1117 Route 130 in Robbinsville. Completed registration form must be received at the Mercer County Office on Aging by August 10.

The show is open to all Mercer County residents age 60 or older. All submissions must be the original work of the applicant, created within the last three years, and not previously entered in the Mercer County Senior Art Show. One piece of art can be submitted in any of the following categories: acrylic, computer-generated images, drawing, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography (including digital), prints, and watercolor. Artists may enter as either as either a Professional or non-Professional (amateur) artist. One winner in each category will be selected on to the state show which will be held in October in Mercer County this year at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown.

For information, or a copy of the prospectus, go to the Mercer County website (click the link under “more information”) or call the Division office at 609-278-2712. Copies should also be available at your local library.