Community Bulletin Board
Special ed PTA to hold
free public workshop

The Special Education PTA (SEPTA) of South River will host a free public workshop, "Strategies for Diverse Learners," from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the South River Elementary School cafetorium, Montgomery Street.

The event is designed to teach participants how to apply the latest research to improve achievement for all students. Guest speaker will be Lynda Fote of Learning Plus.

Admission is free. Registration is required by Feb. 8. For more information and to reserve, call SEPTA at (732) 432-6747; e-mail septa_srnj@geocities.com.

Teachers who wish to receive continuing education credits by attending the workshop should call SEPTA for more information.

East Brunswick theater

group to stage ‘Working’

Playhouse 22 will present Working, a musical revue based on the book by Studs Terkel, at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 1-23, at the theater, 210 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick.

Tickets cost $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Call (732) 254-3939.

Auditions set in Monroe

for ‘Local Stars 2002’

The Mighty Oak Players, Monroe, will hold auditions for its upcoming community show, Local Stars 2002, from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 11, 13 and 15 in the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.

Area singers, dancers, comedians, instrumentalists, etc., are invited to try out. Show date is March 9.

All acts must be performance ready, with two copies of music or tape. For more information, call (609) 395-0934.

‘Lunch and Learn’

rescheduled at temple

The Temple Anshe Emeth "Lunch and Learn" with Rabbi Nathan Langer, originally set for Jan. 26, has been rescheduled to 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 9 at the temple, 88 Main St., South River. The program is sponsored by the synagogue’s Adult Education program.

A Shabbat service will be followed by light refreshments and a discussion titled "Truth and Falsehood."

For more information and to reserve, call the synagogue office at (732) 257-4190.

Chronic fatigue lecture

slated for Feb. 7 in E.B.

The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will sponsor a free community lecture on chronic fatigue syndrome at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Borders Books and Music, Mid State Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.

Matthew J. Speesler, M.D., will offer sharing, support and information on a medical breakthrough program. Topics will include symptoms such as headaches, short-term memory or concentration impairment, muscle and joint aches, low-grade temperature elevation and inability to handle stress and/or depression for at least six consecutive months.

Registration is necessary. Seating is limited to the first 50 callers. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 238-2944.