Community Bulletin Board
Auditions scheduled for ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Auditions for the Circle Players of Piscataway upcoming production of “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28 and 29 at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway.

The production will be directed Rob Pherson.

Interested individuals should prepare a Shakespearean monologue or be prepared to read from provided material. All roles are open. Producers are seeking 10 men, ages 20 and up, and five women, ages 20-50; some of the play’s male roles have been converted to female roles.

For directions and more information, call (732) 968-7555, or log on to www.circleplayers.com.

AARP board to meet,

slates trips to shows

AARP Chapter No. 4855, East Brunswick, is sponsoring a trip to “The Magic of Mario Lanza Show” at The Wayne Manor Sept. 9, with payment due by Aug. 25. The cost is $59 for bus transportation, lunch and the show.

The chapter’s board of directors will meet Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center.

A trip to the “Holiday Express Show with King Henry” at Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, Pa., is scheduled for Oct. 25, with payment due Sept. 10. The cost is $58 for bus transportation, the show and lunch.

For more information, call (732) 238-5678.

Brandeis women plan

Sept. 21 aquarium trip

The Concordia Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, Monroe, will sponsor a Sept. 21 trip to the New York Aquarium at Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Concordia. Return is planned for approximately 4 p.m.

A docent will guide the group on a behind-the-scenes tour titled “Animal Adaptation.” Participants will be on their own for lunch. An afternoon lecture titled “The Healing Sea” will offer an investigation of how sea animals can advance biomedical research.

Cost is $39 per person; a tax-deductible contribution of $5 to medical research is included.

For more information and to reserve, call Joe Altmann at (609) 655-0679 or Sol Rosenberg at (609) 860-9087.

Area teen takes part in

young leaders seminar

Mallory Rachel Wood of Milltown, a junior at Spotswood High School, was selected to participate in The Gillette Co., Economics for Leaders program held recently at the University of Delaware, Newark.

Mallory was one of only 30 students from around the country who were accepted into the program, which is sponsored by the Gillette Co., in partnership with the Foundation for Teaching Economics, a Davis, Calif., nonprofit foundation. All participating students were chosen because they demonstrated leadership potential.

The weeklong course combined leadership training and economics. During the program, students learned an economic way of thinking about human behavior and experienced the interaction of different leadership styles within a group.

The aim of the program is for participants to develop a clearer insight into how the world works, knowledge that should be especially helpful to those aspiring to leadership positions. The basis is that economics education for future leaders is important because the cost of bad or misdirected public policies can be enormous.

Photographic panel

to meet on Sept. 8, 29

The Raritan Photographic Society will hold its first monthly meetings of the 2005-06 season at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, and at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road.

The club meets twice a month to offer lectures on photographic techniques, skills and technology (both film and digital); independently judged competitions at various skill levels; and field trips to local photo-opportunity locations.

For more information, log on to www.raritanphoto.com, call Bruce Tucker at (732) 390-4698, or e-mail btucker718@aol.com.

Knights will sponsor Sept. 23 Pasta Night

Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will host a Pasta Night from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood.

The menu will feature bruschetta on the table, salad, a choice of four pastas with homemade sauces, dessert and coffee. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Cost is $15 per person for adults, $10 for children under age 12.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Special Children’s Fund, which benefits the Woodbridge Developmental Center, Spectrum for Living, the annual Christmas party and summer camp programs. For tickets, more information or to volunteer to assist at the event, call Jim at (732) 656-0687, or e-mail nephwop@aol.com.

Elks pig roast set for Sept. 10 in S.R.

The South River Elks will hold its annual pig roast and picnic Sept. 10 from noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine.

Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children younger than age 10; after Sept. 6, the tickets will be $20 and $15, respectively. The event will feature roast pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, and salads. Several veterans will also be present.

For more information, call (732) 254-9820.

Our Lady of Victories plans Oktoberfest gala

The second annual Our Lady of Victories Oktoberfest will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the parish’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville.

The event will feature German music by Bernie Bunger’s Orchestra and a German meal catered by John Brusich. The award-winning Bayern Verein dancers will entertain throughout the evening. German desserts, including chocolate cake and apple strudel, will be served. Beer, wine and soda will be available all evening.

Gift baskets containing a variety of prizes will be auctioned off. A 50/50 raffle will be held.

Tickets cost $30 per person and may be purchased at the pastoral center or after all Masses during August and Labor Day weekend. Deadline for purchase is Sept. 6. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call Teri Yetsko at (732) 727-7639.

Rosary society seeking vendors for flea market

St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 15th annual Giant Flea Market, set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Sept. 17.

Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. There will be no refunds.

For more information and to reserve, call Charlotte at (732) 257-0721.

‘Entertainment’ books on sale at E.B. Library

“Entertainment 2006” books are available at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

The books, which are usable immediately, contain discounts and two-for-one offers on travel, dining, amusements, services and more.

Middlesex County and Monmouth County editions may be purchased at a cost of $25 each at the library’s media services desk. The price represents a savings of $5.

The sale is sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library. Proceeds benefit the Friends, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that supports library programs, equipment and materials.

For more information, call (732) 390-6777.

Stress, health seminar set for Aug. 30 in E.B.

A Stress and Health Workshop will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the office of chiropractor Amit Mohindroo, 48 Brunswick Woods Drive, East Brunswick.

Due to space restrictions, the event will be limited to the first 10 callers. Admission is free of charge.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 432-0044.

Police collecting used

cell phones for seniors

The Spotswood Police Department is conducting a used cell phone and monetary contributions drive to benefit seniors.

The phones will be used for a senior citizen 911 program. Monetary donations will go toward additional programs.

Used phones and contributions may be dropped off at police headquarters, 77 Summerhill Road.

For more information, call Sgt. Chris Bierman at (732) 416-1855.

Picnic on agenda for

South River VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will hold a picnic from noon to 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River.

The event will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, beer, a 50/50 and music by the Knuckleheads with Tom Kelly.

Admission is $10. A portion of the proceeds will go to Operation Uplink to support the troops in Iraq.

For ticket information, call (732) 254-9834.

‘Sociable Singles’ senior

group to meet Sept. 10

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County will begin “Sociable Singles,” a discussion group for seniors, Sept. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Refreshments will be served. The fee is $3. For information or reservations, call Eli at (609) 655-5137, or Linda (732) 605-0320. The next meeting of JFS’s senior chai will be held Sept. 13 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Monroe Township. The meeting will feature a kosher luncheon and a concert by the Concordia Chorale. The donation (advance only) is $8, and the event is open to the public; transportation is available with advance notice. For details, call Jennifer at (609) 395-7979 Tuesday-Thursday.

Imperial Music Center

slates Big Band Dance

The Imperial Music Center will sponsor a fund-raising Big Band Dance from 7:30-11 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River.

Cost is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door.

For more information and tickets, call (732) 254-5862.

Bereavement group

forming in Monroe

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe, is forming a new bereavement group.

Individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other are invited to join. A licensed clinical social worker will lead the group.

For information or to register, call JoAnn Cohen at (609) 395-7979.

Meeting slated to plan

library’s art auction

South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave., will hold a meeting Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. for individuals interested in the library’s art auction fund-raiser. The art auction will be a collaboration with Ria-Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River, and will be held Nov. 18, with a preview at 7 p.m. and the auction at 8 p.m. The auction will be conducted by Marlin Fine Auctions. Ads and tickets will be available in the fall. For more information, call Barbara at (732) 238-1520.

Women’s club to hold

covered-dish dinner

The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its annual covered-dish dinner and meeting Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Members, guests and prospective members are invited to attend. The club also announced that Sylvia Psuty was recently nominated for the honor roll. For more information on the dinner, call Sue at (732) 238-6361.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

to offer boating courses

Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer two upcoming safe boating courses.

“Basic Navigation and GPS (Global Positioning System)” classes will be held on four Monday nights beginning Sept. 12. Cost is $80, including books.

“America’s Boating Course” is set for four Wednesday nights beginning Sept. 14. Cost is $45, including books.

For more information and to register, call (732) 698-2222 or (732) 616-9016.

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