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, 609-466-1190.
Ongoing
Christmas tree fire alarm ornaments, available in red, silver or gold, are being sold for $5 each by the Manville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Auxiliary. The alarm ornament hangs on your tree, runs on a single 9-volt battery (not included) and emits a highly audible alarm when smoke or fire is present. All proceeds benefit the fire company. To obtain one, or for more information, call 526-2325.
Do you have too many presents to wrap this Holiday Season? Starting Dec. 2, why not bring your presents down to Manville Fire Company No. 1, 20 South Third Ave., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. For a small fee we will provide all your wrapping needs.
The Manville Reformed Church will be making fresh Hungarian kolbasz on Dec. 6. Orders must be placed by Nov. 30. The cost is $4 per pound. Call 575-0173 and leave your order.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Manville News office will be closed for the holiday. The staff will return at 9 a.m. Friday.
Manville schools are closed today and tomorrow for Thanksgiving recess.
The Manville News will be available to purchase at local businesses and honor boxes throughout the borough. Home mail delivery will be Friday.
Friday, Nov. 28
Manville High School Class of 1968 will hold its 40 year class reunion this evening at Rhythms (JP’s Steakhouse) in Manville. For more information or to sign up, contact Joan Wesnesky Kosensky at [email protected] or 722-6367. For more information, call 722-6367.
Saturday, Nov. 29
Manville High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year reunion. The reunion will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. this evening at Mia Sorella Restaurant on Main Street in Manville. Anyone interested in attending can e-mail [email protected]. If you or if you know of a classmate who has not been contacted, e-mail the address above.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Manville Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the courtroom.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Manville recycling will be held.
Friday, Dec. 5
The Manville Recreation Commission will sponsor a Santa Parade at 7 p.m., Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and pictures with Santa from 7:45 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 5 (rain date, Dec. 6). The parade will begin at Brooks Boulevard, next to the police station, and travel down Main St. to decorated town center area for the tree lighting ceremony, followed by photo’s with Santa. The occasion will include local choirs and marching bands with refreshments being served by the Recreation Commission members. For details, call 722-2656.
Looking ahead
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 and its Ladies Auxiliary in Manville, located at 600 Washington Ave., will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 7. The public is encouraged to participate. For more details, call 725-2290.

