Seeks emerging & established artists for Fall/Winter 2001 issue, check out www.borderlands.org for submission & guideline info; deadline is July 1.
CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WOLK PLAYWRITING AWARD
The Abingdon Theatre Co. will award $1000 to an emerging playwright. Submit three copies of your work w/SASE to 432 W. 42nd St., 4th fl. NYC 10036 by June 1 or call 212-736-6604 for more info.
EMPIRE STATE POSTCARD COMPETITION
Do you have what it takes to design a postcard? Upstate, non-profit art group seeks submissions for cash prizes, try to avoid the women-bent-over-a-boardwalk motif. $20 entry fee & work should be sent to All Arts Matter, P.O. Box 513, Greenville, NY 12083 by Aug. 1; or call 518-966-4038 for more info.
FUNNIEST GAY OR LESBIAN CONTEST
Annual competition seeks gay jokes at Stand-Up NY Comedy Club; call Bob at 212-877-4766 for more info [through 5/31].
MENTOR PROGRAM
Convenant House's Rights of Passage seeks volunteers to share experiences w/formerly homeless kids; 212-727-4198 for more info [through 5/31].
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The International Library of Photography will award $60,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is May 31; Send one photo in the category of people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture or other to: The International Library of Photography, #101-2611, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD, 21117 or www.picture.com for info.
SCHOOL GRANTS
McDonalds will award $50,000 to help NYC teachers fund family activities, deadline is May 25th, call 516-872-1480, ext.773 for more info.
THE U.S.A. SONGWRITING COMPETITION
Fifteen categories, $50,000 awarded. Songs must be five minutes or less & lyrics need to be written down, $30 application fee; visit www.songwriting.net for more info. Contests runs through May 31.
Wednesday 5/2
FREE SCOOP NIGHT
At Baskin-Robbins nationwide; www.baskinrobbins.com for location nearest you, 6-10 p.m., free.
INTUITION
Saks Fifth Avenue lauches new Estée Lauder fragrance w/spokesperson Elizabeth Hurley, who'll be on hand to autograph Intuition boxes; 5th Ave. (50th St.), 212-753-4000; 12-1, free.
Thursday 5/3
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Meeting for adults lasts a cruel three hours; West End Collegiate Church, 245 W. 77th St. (West End Ave.), 914-378-3295; 6-9, free.
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, $3-$5.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
TOPS, a non-profit weight loss support group, has started its first NYC branch. Free open houses held today & Sundays at noon; Gracie Sq. Hospital, 420 1st Ave., 1st fl. (25th St.), 212-758-6389 or www.tops.org; 5:45, call for price [repeats Sun. at 12].
TOUR FOR LIFE
North Shore Animal League comes to Manhattan, as part of their tour across the U.S., to help find homes for orphaned animals; Empire State Bldg., 350 5th Ave. (34th St.), 877-BE-MY-PAL; 11-3.
Friday 5/4
BOOK SALE
Books & recordings for sale at St. Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 11-5, free [continues Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5].
PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Discuss gay life w/other men & women; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 212-228-5153; 8, $5.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks in 10021, Manhattan's richest ZIP code; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
WFMU SPRING RECORD FAIR
More than 100 dealers showcase rock 'n' roll, garage, experimental, psychedelic, soul, jazz & rockabilly selections in the 33, 45, 78 & CD format. Videos, posters & WFMU paraphernalia also available. Oneida performs Sat. afternoon; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), www.wfmu.org for info; 4-7, $20; 7-10, $5 [repeats Sat. & Sun. 10-7, $5].
Saturday 5/5
ADOPT-A-RAMA
Find your new best friend at Center for Animal Care & Control shelters throughout the city incl. Manhattan branch; 326 E. 110th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 888-SPAY-NYC; 12-4.
CLEAN-UP NYC PARKS & GARDENS
Seventh annual New York Cares day; register to volunteer by calling 212-598-5800; 9-3.
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; P.S. 199, 250 W. 70th St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
FREE HEARING SCREENINGS
National day of hearing screenings; Mid-Mahattan Library, 455 5th Ave. (40th St.), 718-230-3953; 10-3, free.
MONTH OF MEXICAN CELEBRATION
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Mosaico feat. posters, photos, Mexican flags & free breakfast burritos from 7-9 a.m.; plus live music; 175 Madison Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-213-4700; call for info.
SWEET, SAVORIES & SAGE
Plant & bake sale; 6th St. & Ave. B Garden, 6th St. (Ave. B), 212-982-5673; 11-5 [repeats Sun. 11-5].
SWING INTO SPRING
Dance party & auction to help rehabilitate homeless men & women; Landmark on the Park, 160 Central W. (76th St.), 212-316-4700; 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $150, $125 adv.
Sunday 5/6
FASHION BRUNCH
Showing of Ihlo?"leather meticulously cut for you" during brunch at Marion's; 354 Bowery, (4th St.), 212-475-7621; 12 & 1:30, $13.95 prix fixe.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition, plus new dances; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
Monday 5/7
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Weekly readings catering towards 18th-century French literature; 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bleecker & Bedford Sts.), 914-803-0654; 7:30, free.
Tuesday 5/8
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.