Stuck at home? Let the library come to you

Newport Beach residents unable to travel to the library because of

temporary or long-term illness will now have the chance to take full

advantage of the services the library has to offer.

Through the Homebound Delivery Service, neighborhood volunteers will

take the library to them.

The Newport Beach Public Library’s new program will enable qualified

volunteers to deliver books, books on cassette and CD, and videos to

homebound patrons.

Volunteers will be trained in working with ill and disabled adults,

and in using the library.

The library is able to offer the service in conjunction with the U.S.

Institute of Museum and Library Services because of provisions of the

Library Services and Technology Act.

Information: Darlene Mann, (949) 717-3824.

Pittsburgh ballet school to hold Saturday auditions

Auditions for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer

Program will be held Saturday at the Jimmie DeFore Dance Center in Costa

Mesa. The auditions are for dancers ages 12 and older. Registration will

begin at 5:30 p.m.

“The PBT School’s Intensive Summer Program is a well-rounded and

healthy program for the serious ballet student to further his or her

classical technique and individual artistry,” said Marjorie Thompson, the

Pittsburgh school’s director, in a press statement.

The summer program will introduce a series of workouts and seminars to

help dancers develop an awareness of their bodies and better training

techniques.

Musculoskeletal screenings will be offered by certified athletic

trainers and licensed therapists to evaluate dancers for any muscle

imbalances. Screenings will be conducted by appointment and for a minimal

fee.”Because of the student’s age, we need to take great care in keeping

their body healthy, as it is still growing and maturing,” Thompson said.

Some of the seminars will focus on nutrition, sport psychology, pointe

shoes, resume writing, stress management and dance history.

An application fee of $15 is due at the time of audition.

Eight-by-10-inch photographs are strongly suggested. Photographs for both

women and men should show a full body shot posed in first arabesque.

Women should be dressed in black leotard, pink tights and pointe shoes.

Men should wear black tights, white T-shirt, white socks and shoes.

The DeFore Dance Center is at 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite G3, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 241-9908.