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Ongoing
The Manville/Hillsborough Elks Club, at 1500 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will host Hypnotist Denny More in a fundraising benefit for Jake Whitenight. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. March 28 (doors open at 6 p.m.). Mr. More has appeared at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Caroline’s Comedy Club on Broadway, and on “The Jerry Springer Show.” This show is intended for an audience 18 years and older. Tickets are $20 — but only 200 seats available. For advance ticket purchase, call Kevin at 908-295-1895; Paul at 908-334-7968; Bonnie 908-500-8690; or Lynn 908-334-8229.
Camplain Volunteer Fire Company no. 2 is sponsoring a fundraising bus trip to the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races at Darlington Raceway. The trip will depart Manville on May 7, returning on May 10th. The trip includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Manville; one night lodging at the Hampton Inn in Fredericksburg, Va.; two nights lodging at the Hampton Inn in Fayetteville, N.C.; transportation to and from the race track and race tickets. To inquire about prices and other information, contact the firehouse at 908-526-0439 and leave a message for Mark or Rob.
On April 25 and April 26, Manville High School will be collecting donations of clean, usable, used clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens (sheets, towels, spreads, drapes, etc.), stuffed animals, and baby “gear” (such as high chairs, play yards, strollers, walkers, bouncers, car seats) which will be shipped to Europe in a fundraiser for scholarships for Manville High School seniors. Clothing donations must be placed inside plastic bags. For more information, contact Carolyn Rogus at [email protected]
Manville High School Class of 1979 has begun planning for the 30th class reunion on Oct. 24. Organizers are in the process of trying to locate and contact all class members. All class members are welcome — if you are a 1979 Manville High School graduate or know someone who is and are interested in attending the reunion, visit the reunion class Web site at www.classcreator.com/Manville-NJ-1979/index.cfm[email protected] or call Joan (Specian) Kopsco 908-689-8564.
Reunion plans for Manville High School 1959 classmates. Plans are underway to celebrate a 50th class reunion in 2009. Organizers are in the process of trying to locate and contact all class members. If you are a 1959 Manville High School graduate or know someone who is and interested in attending the reunion, e-mail Lucy J. (Pinarchick) Soja at [email protected] or call 908-304-2463.
Learning Express Toy Stores in Branchburg and Hillsborough are collecting food and items for cats and dogs for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter through March. Items needed include non-clumping cat litter, moist and dry cat food, toys, paper towels, and dry dog food. The Hillsborough store is located at the Hillsborough Promenade — more information can be found at www.hillsborough.learningexpress-toys.com, or at shelter Web site, www.fosras.com.
Thursday, March 19
“The Majestic Orchid” will be presented by the orchid specialists at Duke Farms from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 19, 28; April 2, 16, 25; and May 7, 9, 21, 23. Participants will learn about the history and care of orchids, the special features of certain varieties, lighting requirements and how to encourage re-blooming. Class members will have the opportunity to view some of the more than 1,300 orchid varieties at Duke Farms and receive hands-on instruction on how to pot an orchid that they may then take home. The cost is $45 and advance registration is required — to learn more about the program or register, visit www.dukefarms.org or call 908-722-3700.
The Hillsborough Toastmasters Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 19 at Affinity Federal Credit Union in the Hillsborough Promenade.
Friday, March 20
The fourth of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church’s “Lenten Munching and Learning” series will be at noon and 7 p.m. This week’s program features a reflection by Father Joseph Loya on “To Love as the Lord Loves Us: Fulfilling Christ’s New Commandment.” The program begins with a short Lenten Service in the church followed by a simple Lenten meal in the Parish Center with the guest speaker. St. Mary’s is located at 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. There is no charge. For more information, please call the parish office at 908-725-0615.
Saturday, March 21
The Auxiliary Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad “All-you-can-eat” filet mignon dinner will be held 6 p.m. March 21 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 on Washington Avenue. Tickets are $35 per person, and can be purchased by calling 908-725-3694 or 908-722-3865.
Sunday, March 22
Professional and Business Singles Network is holding a Welcome Spring Dance and Social from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rhythms of the Night nightclub, 729 S. Main St. For information, call 1-888-348-5544, or visit www.PBSNinfo.com.
Monday, March 23
Manville Pizzeria and Restaurant on South Main Street is hosting a family night for Weston School PTA from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of all sales to the Weston PTA.
The Manville Borough Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the municipal complex.
Tuesday, March 24
Registration for the 4-H Science-sational Day, sponsored by the Somerset County 4-H Youth Development Program, is open until March 24. A complete schedule of 4-H Science-sational Day activities and registration form is available from the Somerset County 4-H office at 908-526-6644 or at the Web site at www.4HisTOPS.org. Advance registration is required. For more information about 4-H Science-sational Day, or the 4-H program in general, contact the county 4-H Office at 908-526-6644 or 231-7000, ext. 7521.
Looking ahead
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will sponsor an iconography workshop for adults March 27, 28, 29. The workshop will be presented by Marylyn Barone, a noted Pittsburgh-area iconographer. The cost of the program is $100, which covers all supplies — a deposit of $25 is required and the class will be limited to 20 people. For further information or an application, call the Rev. Ed Cimbala at 908-725-0615; or Marylyn Barone at 412-491-9927 or [email protected].
Manville Recreation Department annual Easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. March 28 (rain date: March 29) at Lincoln Park in Lost Valley. Infant through kindergarten-age contestants should go to Valley Field no. 2; first and second-graders to Valley Field no. 3; third and fourth-graders to Valley Field no. 1; and fifth-graders to the open field. There will be 10 special prizes for each grade category. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 908-722-2656. In case of bad weather, call 908-722-5452 for updates.
The public is invited to Christ the King Church Prayer and Praise Group’s Healing Mass 2 p.m. March 29 at the church, 211 Louis St. The main celebrant will be the Rev. John Campoli, of His Love Ministries. Refreshments will be served in the church basement after the service. To make arrangements for the church’s hanidcapped-accessible elevator, call 908-231-1330.
The Manville Board of Education has scheduled a budget hearing for 7:30 p.m. March 31 in the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School media center.
Sacred Heart Church will hold an Easter Bake Sale following Masses April 4 and April 5. The sale will be held in the church auditorium on Filak Street.
Christ the King School used clothing collection will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4. The school is seeking wearable and usable clothing (Men’s, women’s and children’s), shoes, linens, stuffed animals, oversized children’s toys/gear (including strollers, high chairs, car seats, play yards, bouncers, walkers, swings, small bicycles). Shoes must be bagged separately. The school will receive a donation based on the total weight collected. For more information, contact Rhonda Gibbs, of the school’s HSA Social Concerns, at 908-369-1379.

