Wed., Sept. 5
Library reopens: After a week of staff training, the Manville Public Library reopens as a branch of the county system, with revised hours.
Sat., Sept. 8
Flea market and craft show: Indoor/
outdoor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VFW hall , 600 Washington Ave. Benefits Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad. Rain or shine. Bake sale, breakfast, lunch available. Free admission. Vendors and crafters wanted. For info/table rentals, call Pauline at 908-725-1246; Ann at 908-725-2386 or Betty at 908-725-3694.
Sun., Sept. 9
Ethnic fair: Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church, 249 S. 7th Avenue, noon-4 p.m.
In August 2011, the church was devastated by Hurricane Irene. Parishioners worked long hours to replace and rebuild the basement, which houses cooking facilities, and sanctuary, which had filled with about 10 inches of water. See all the work that has been accomplished and enjoy homemade ethnic delicacies.
Menu to include but not limited to pirohi, halupki, haluski, sausage and peppers, hamburger, hot dogs, salads, homemade desserts. Buy food tickets from 50 cents to $3.50. Frozen pirohi by the dozen available for purchase.
Sunday, Sept. 9
Pig roast barbecue: Manville Reformed Church, 238 So. 5th Ave. Noon-2 p.m. Pork, chicken and fixins. $20 at door, $16 in advance. 908-575-0173.
Saturday, Sept. 22
Community Day: Noon to 4 p.m. in Lincoln Park in Lost Valley, sponsored by the town government and Recreation Department. Food, games for kids, vendor tables, music by a DJ.
Ongoing
Farmers’ market: Fresh fruit and vegetables for sale, rain or shine, from 1 to 6 p.m. on the Main Street sidewalks between Rosalie and North Orchard streets on Fridays through Sept. 28.
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 S. 3rd Ave. Call 908-526-0175.
Public library book sale: Buy donated and surplus books to support the library. Nonsale hardcover books are 50 cents; soft-cover 25 cents each or by the bag for $2.
If your local nonprofit organization plans an event, send the information to The Manville News Calendar by email to grobbins@centraljersey, fax to 609-924-3842 or mail to P.O. Box 350, Princeton, N.J. 08542 by noon Monday.
Include a phone number for publication. Priority is given to Manville organizations.
For details, call Managing Editor Gene Robbins at 609-874-2163.

