JCCT ‘Legally Blonde’ auditions are in May

The next chance to audition comes in May.

Jay County Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its September production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6, at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.

Auditions are open to anyone. Participants may come at any time on either day of auditions.

Attendees are asked to prepare about 30 seconds of a musical theatre song to show their vocal ability. They may also be asked to read from the script. Be prepared to attend call backs from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 8, if requested.

Those who are unable to attend the auditions but still want to be part of the show should contact director Brad Younts at [email protected]. For more information, visit jaycountycivic.org or email [email protected].

Police participating

Police in Indiana are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s campaign to curb speeding and distracted driving.

Additional patrols to look for offenders will be in place from April 5 through 19.

“Distracted driving isn’t just risky, it’s deadly,” said Indiana Criminal Justice Institute traffic safety director James Bryan in a press release. “Taking your eyes off the road for even just a few seconds can change a life forever. No text, call, or notification is worth the cost of a crash.”

Shaffer to host

Shafer Leadership Academy will host “Autism at Work: Awareness, Accommodations, and Advocacy” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Innovation Connector in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

The session will include information about the experiences of autistic employees, best practices for workplace accommodations and strategies for self-advocacy. Panelists include Courtney Jarrett of Ball State University, Rhonda Jo Wood of Easterseals Crossroads and Melanie Wright of Ivy Tech Community College.

The event is free and lunch will be provided. Those interested in attending should register at shaferleadership.com/events/autism-at-work.

Volunteer meals

There’s a chance to support two local fire departments and get a few meals on April 5.

Redkey Volunteer Fire Department will kick off the morning partnering with Redkey Fireworks Committee for a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $8 per person, with children 6 years old and younger eating for free. Proceeds will go toward fireworks in Redkey for Independence Day.

Pennville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual beef and noodles dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out, with dine-in and carry out options available. The meal — free will donations are accepted —  will consist of mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, desserts and drinks.