Community Bulletin Board

Multiple sclerosis

support groups offered

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter offers several support groups in Middlesex County.

The chapter's self-help groups provide individuals with MS, their families and caregivers a chance to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting

For more information, call the telephone numbers indicated or (800) FIGHTMS.

The schedule for group meetings is as follows:

+ East Brunswick - 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

For more information, call Elihu at (732) 613-5080;

+ Metuchen - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of month at the First Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge Avenue.

For more information, call Bob at (732) 249-0480;

+ North Brunswick - the Mild Symptoms Group, 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the North Brunswick Firehouse, Cozzens Lane between routes 1 and 27.

For more information, call Heather at (732) 442-1391 or Susan at (732) 238-0864.

Trinity Church hosting 'Dine Around the World'

Trinity Church, 650 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, will host a "Dine Around the World" dinner from 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The event is open to everyone. Guests will have a choice of more than 12 ethnic foods, along with desserts and beverages. For more information, call the church at (732) 634-7422, ext. 10.

Help sought for victims

of domestic violence

The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members. Any interested persons who want to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims will be asked to fill out an application form. A criminal background check and an interview are part of the process.

All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have their own transportation to police headquarters for assistance calls. Team members are required to be available for 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Call (732) 634-4500, ext. 2802, for more information, or mail your name and phone number to the Woodbridge Police Department, Attn.: Domestic Violence Response Team, 1 Main St., Woodbridge 07095.

Crafters/vendors wanted for fall festival

Lafayette Estates School No. 25, Fords, will hold its third annual fall festival Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will be held outside on the school grounds. Spaces are $25 each and can be reserved by calling (732) 417-5966.