Singers sought for Fame Game

New Jersey Fame Game, a statewide singing competition to benefit Prevent Child Abuse- NJ (PCA- NJ), is open to all students between the ages of 6 and 22 who live in or attend school in New Jersey. The contest gives participants the opportunity to have fun and showcase their singing talentswhile giving a voice to children in need.

A statewide nonprofit organization, PCA- NJ was founded in 1979 to eliminate all forms of child abuse and neglect forNew Jersey's children. PCA- NJ establishes local partnerships to build communities, strengthen families and empower parents through parenting programs, education and training, advocacy and public awareness activities.

New Jersey Fame Game gives students the opportunity to competewith their peers. To participate, studentsmust submit a oneminute a cappella audition video bymail or e-mail. All entries will be evaluated to determine finalists for each age category.

Finalists will be invited to perform on April 27 at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights.Apanel of celebrity judges and the audiencewill determine thewinner for each category.Winners will be awarded scholarship money that can be used to defray current or future education expenses.

There is a $10 entry fee and no limit to the number of entries each participantmay submit. All entry and sponsor fees will be donated to PCA- NJ. The deadline for entries is March 14. Details, rules and entry forms are available at the InternetWeb site www.njfamegame.com or by calling (609) 919-9292, ext. 212. For more information about Prevent Child Abuse- New Jersey visit www.preventchildabusenj.com.