Community calendar

Compiled by Mary Stulack
   Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 52 Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525.
   All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-466-2123) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before 4 p.m. Friday. Please include a phone number for publication. Priority is given to Manville organizations.
   For details, call Mary, 359-0850.
Ongoing
   Manville High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year reunion. The reunion will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 29 at Mia Sorella Restaurant on Main Street in Manville. Anyone who wishes to obtain information can do so by sending a request to [email protected]. If you or if you know of a classmate who has not been contacted e-mail the address above.
   Calling all grandparents: A grandparents’ support group is now forming for any interested grandparent. It will encompass areas such as lack of contact, estrangement, general grand parenting issues and other topics of interest to the group. If you are a grandparent and are interested in sharing concerns with others, call Counseling and Therapy Services weekdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 218-9062.
Thursday, Oct. 30
   Somerville-Raritan-Manville Health Department flu clinics for all adults ages 18 and older. The flu shots are free for older adults with traditional Medicare Part B (bring your Medicare card), not HMO/Managed Care Medicare. For all other adults, a flu shot is $25. A flu clinic will be held today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raritan Borough Hall (22 First St.). An evening clinic will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Somerville Senior Citizen Building. Appointments are not necessary. For details on insurance coverage costs, call 725-2300 ext. 1982.
   Homesharing, Inc. added something new to the silent auction this year, to be held in connection with its Caring for HomeSharing 2008 Harvest Jubilee, at 6 p.m. at the Basking Ridge Country Club: online bidding HomeSharing.cmarket.com. There are many items available for bid including vacations, jewelry, sports tickets to basketball and football games, a barbeque for 20 at your home, and more. Donations of goods or cash for Homesharing can also be made through the Web site. If you have any questions about the auction, contact Howard Rose, 908-874-5247.
Friday, Oct. 31
   Somerset Valley Players presents “Angel Street” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 9. The play was the basis of the Hollywood classic movie “Gaslight.” Tickets are $14; seniors and students $12. For reservations, call 908-369-7469.
   Halloween at the YMCA, a free family event, will take place tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hillsborough Family YMCA on South Branch Road. Open to the public. Call 908-722-4567 or 908-369-0490 for more information.
Saturday, Nov. 1
   A Polish Dinner sponsored by the Manville Exempt Fireman’s Association to be held from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Manville Firehouse no. 1 on South Third Avenue. The $10 cost includes kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogis, cabbage and noodles, soda and coffee. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information or to purchase advanced tickets phone 908-526-0439.
   Rock Hip-Hop Fest at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville, from 7 to 10 p.m. This free concert will include a variety of artists, including Christian rapper Harold B., whose video “Clap 2 This” was named best video of the year in 2005 by the American Gospel Music Association; Runaway and The Royal Guard.
   A Holiday Boutique, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Hillsborough (Flagtown) Volunteer Fire Co. no. 1, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Flagtown Firehouse, corner of Equator and First streets, Flagtown. Free refreshments will be served. For more information, call Gail, 908-369-4811.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
   Manville schools are closed — Election Day.
   The Manville Planning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Manville municipal courtroom.
   The Annual Election Day Turkey Dinner will once again take place at Neshanic United Methodist Church, Maple Street (across from the post office). There will be two seatings, lunch at noon, $11 per person; and dinner from 5-7 p.m., $13 per person; children under 12, $8. Take-outs will be available. For more information, call 369-3838.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
   Manville recycling today.
Thursday, Nov. 6
   Manville schools are closed — NJEA Convention.
   Flu shot clinic this evening at the Somerville Senior Citizen Building. Call 908-725-2300, ext. 1997.
   Single Mothers Helping Single Mothers A new support group for single mothers meets at Chuck E. Cheese, Bridgewater Promenade the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The goal is to become the best parents possible through education, group support, group discussion and networking. For more information, call 707-4651.
Friday, Nov. 7
   Manville Schools are closed — NJEA Convention.
Looking ahead
   Christ the King School in Manville will hold a Clothing Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 8, behind the school.
   Vendors wanted — for the indoor flea market sponsored by the Hillsborough (Flagtown) Volunteer Fire Co. no. 1 Ladies Auxiliary to be held Nov. 8 at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road. Tables are $20. For reservations, call Gail at 908-369-4811.
   Thomas Kavanugh Post 2290 VFW will host the annual Veterans Day Remembrance Services and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9. The day’s events will begin with Mass at Sacred Heart Church, followed by the Remembrance Services and breakfast at the post on Washington Avenue, set to begin at 10 a.m. The services are open to the public and free, but a $5 donation is requested for the breakfast. Tickets are available at the post.
   The Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group meets at Open Arms Day Club, 195 W. High Street, Somerville, on the second Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. Saturday meetings begin at 11 a.m. and Wednesday meetings are 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. For information, contact Darlene Salzano, 908-823-0650 or [email protected]. The next meetings will be 11 a.m. Nov. 8; and 7 p.m. Nov. 19.
   A Slavic Dinner, sponsored by St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the St. Mary Parish Center. The cost is $11 for adults (ages 9 and up), and $5 for children 8 and under. The all-you-can-eat dinner includes pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. Orders to go are available. For more information, call 908-725-0615.
   Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month throughout the year. The December dinner will be Dec. 10.
   Reach for the Stars Basket Auction, sponsored by the Manville Education Foundation, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the VFW. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered – must be 18. Tickets are $15 each, includes one sheet of free tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Advanced tickets available at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the high school library, or call 526-5568 or 575-9610.
   The Manville Fire Company no. 3 Ladies Auxiliary is now taking orders for their annual Christmas wreath and pointsettia fundraiser. Fresh wreaths and pointsettias of various sizes and colors are available. Place orders early to assure delivery in time for your needs. No orders will be taken after Nov. 15. For more information regarding items, prices and delivery, call 908-526-0403.
   St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will sponsor a beginners’ level iconography workshop for adults, to be held the weekend of Nov. 14-16. The workshop will be presented by Marylyn Barone, a noted Pittsburgh icongrapher who studied with master iconographer, Philip Zimmerman. Those attending the workshop will write an icon on an 8-by-10 inch, gesso-covered board. The subject will be St. Nicholas of Myra wearing his bishop miter. Participants will learn techniques for faces, garments, gilding and background.
   The theology of iconography and aspects of St. Nicholas’ life will be presented. The class will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov 15; and times are to be determined for Sunday, Nov. 16. There is an opportunity for Saturday Vigil Liturgy at 4 p.m.; or Sunday Liturgy at 8:30 or 11 a.m. The cost of $100 will cover all supplies: gesso board, paints, brushes, gold leaf, polyurethane and miscellaneous supplies. A lunch will be provided Saturday, as well as coffee and tea on all days. There will be pastries Saturday and Sunday mornings. The class is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration and a $25 deposit are required.
   For more information or an application, call Father Ed Cimbala, 908-725-0615; or contact Marylyn Barone, 412-491-9927, or [email protected].