Fri., Oct. 5
Tricky tray: More than 100 gift certificates and prizes, including 42-inch TV, outdoor grill, Kindle, appliances, theme baskets. Doors open at 5 p.m.; auction at 7. Tickets at $10 include one sheet of tickets, desserts, coffee and tea. Stuffed cabbage, kielbasi and sauerkraut sandwiches, baked ziti, hot dogs, hamburgers can be purchased. For info, call Betty at 908-782-8325 or Marge at 908-722-5894.
Fri., Oct. 12
Sign dedication: The new electronic sign on the front lawn of Manville High School on Brooks Boulevard will be celebrated at 6 p.m., rain or shine. The Homecoming and football game will immediately follow on the turf field.
Tues., Oct. 16
Library open house: The conversion of the library at 100 South 10th Ave. from a borough facility to a member of the Somerset County Library system will be celebrated from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 19
Basket bingo: The Ladies Auxiliary of Manville’s North End Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 event starts at 7 p.m. Doors open 5:45. Tickets $20. Call Angie at 908-526-6982.
Basket auction: Parents and alumni for Hillsborough High Robotics Team 75 will hold a benefit at the VFW, 600 Washington Ave. Doors open 6 p.m., drawings begin 7:45 p.m. $12 per person includes a sheet of tickets, door prizes and light refreshments. For information or tickets contact Irene at [email protected] or 908-369-4316.
Sat., Oct. 20
Walkathon: Benefits VFW. Registration 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9. $25 donation brings T-shirt and dog tag.
Sat., Oct. 27
Food collection: Non-perishable food and drinks benefit Somerset County Food Pantry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at American Legion post, 429 South Main St. Sponsors are Marine Corps League 1284, American Legion Post 304, Boy Scout Troop 193.
Tricky tray: Benefit for The Giving Network, a local charity that accepts donated household goods and delivers to needy. 6:30 p.m., Manville VFW, 600 Washington Ave. $15 admission includes 24 prize tickets, refreshments. “Elite” tickets available.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Food festival: Samplings from menus of area restaurants to benefit Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad. 5:30 p.m. V.F.W. hall, 600 Washington Ave. Sponsored by Manville Rescue Squad Auxiliary to replace and purchase equipment for the squad. $25 (limited tickets sold at door). Call Betty Ann at 908-725-3694 or any auxiliary member.
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