Community Bulletin Board
Residents can recycle electronic equipment

Middlesex County residents can either recycle their electronics equipment or donate "gently used" items to nonprofit organizations in the county. Computer equipment including CPUs, monitors, keyboards, scanners, modems, printers and cables, along with televisions, telephones, irons, fluorescent lamps and thermostats and thermometers containing mercury can be dropped off for recycling the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the third Monday of each month from noon until 4 p.m. at the office of Hesstech, LLC, 45 Executive Ave., Edison. Proof of county residency such as a driver’s license is required.

For a free copy of the recycling directory, directions to the drop-off site or more information, call the Middlesex County Improvement Authority at 1-800-488-MCIA.

Stress will be topic of

Jan. 14 lecture in E.B.

The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will present a free community lecture titled "Stress-Free in 2004" at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Borders Books and Music, MidState Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.

Topics will include stress-related symptoms including pain, headaches, digestive disorders, insomnia, depression, irritability, injuries and lack of energy and motivation. James M. Lynch, M.D., will offer information on how to locate and overcome the health problems associated with the emotional, physical and chemical aspects of stress.

For more information and to regis­ter, call (732) 238-2944. Seats will be limited to the first 35 callers.

R.S.V.P. for kosher Italian buffet by Jan. 9

The adult education group of Congre­gation Anshe Emeth, 88 Main St., South River, will hold a kosher Italian buffet on Jan. 18 to launch its "Book & Lecture Se­ries." Cost is $5 for nonmembers.

Part one will detail "The Jewish Book of Why" by Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch. Lunch will follow. A "bagel brunch" will be Feb. 29 and March 28, and will cover the same book. Reservations must be made by Jan. 9. For reservations, call Lynette at (732) 254-4966.

The congregation’s sisterhood will hold a spaghetti dinner on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the congregation. Cost is $5, and atten­dees must R.S.V.P. by Feb. 1. For reser­vations, call Carol at (732) 254-0565 or Rochelle at (732) 251-7858.

The congregation will hold its annual blood drive on Feb. 16 from 2:30-8 p.m. Individuals age 17-75 are eligible, and must bring identification. Donors over age 75 must have a doctor’s note, and those under age 17 need written permis­sion from parents. Donors must be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds.

For an appointment, call Linda at (732) 238-6378.