Thurs., March 1
Senior class trip meeting: Parents and students intending to go to Williamsburg, Va., from June 6-10 must attend meeting at 7 p.m. in Manville High School Library.
Spring sports signups: Borough department will take registrations from 6-8 p.m. in the municipal building courtroom for kindergarten soccer, traveling soccer, traveling softball, and instructional baseball and softball. 908-725-9478, ext. 121.
Sun., March 4
Fisherman’s flea market: The North End Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will hold its 18th annual from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW, 600 Washington Ave. Rod, reel and tackle merchandise from vendors for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Admission $3 (children under 12 free). Demonstrations and unique merchandise. To rent a table, call Rob Clougher at 908-526-0403.
Breakfast buffet: Monthly event in auditorium of Sacred Heart Church, South Main and Filak streets. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Society. 7:30 a.m.-noon. Tickets at $7 for adults sold at door. Children 9 and younger eat free with paying adult. 908-725-0072.
Sat., March 10
Filet mignon dinner: The squad auxiliary hosts the “all you can eat” benefit for the Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad at 6 p.m. at VFW hall, 600 Washington Ave. $35. 908-725-3694 or 908-722-3865.
Sat., March 17
Bus trip to casino: Enjoy luck of the Irish on a trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Bus leaves from the Main Street parking lot (between Rosalie & N. Orchard) at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Tickets are $35 per person; you get a $25 voucher at the casino. For tickets, call Sharon at 908-685-0351. Sponsored by the Manville Democratic Club.
Ongoing
Lenten soup sale: Holy Ghost Church preparing meat-free soups on Fridays through April 6 for the benefit of the church. Soups, halushki and frozen pirohi will be available at the church at Roosevelt and 6th Avenue. Pickup is 4- 6 p.m. Soup is $8 per quart, halushki $6 per quart and frozen pirohi $6 per dozen. Pre-order with Sheila Smart at 908-281-2178 or email at [email protected]. Go to www.holyghostoc.org to see the list of soups available on specific dates.
Blood pressure checks: Second Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., VFW.
Entertainment books: Books filled with coupons for local shopping, meals, travel to be used throughout 2012 are on sale for $30 at the senior center, 20 So. 3rd Ave.. 908-526-0175.
Public library book sale: Buy donated and surplus books to support the library. Non-sale hardcover books are 50 cents; soft-cover 25 cents each or by the bag for $2.
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