MANVILLE: Community calendar, week of Oct. 11

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. 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.
Wed., Oct. 24
   Vendor fair: The Millstone Valley Columbiettes host its second annual vendor fair at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough. No admission fee, but donations are welcome to help the Columbiettes and charities they support. 
Sat., Oct. 27
   Food collection: Non-perishable food and drink donations 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.
Sun., Oct. 28
   Food festival: Samplings from menus of area restaurants to benefit Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad. 5:30 p.m. VFW hall, 600 Washington Ave. Sponsored by the 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.
Thurs. Nov. 1
   Cash for candy: Kids two to 12 can redeem unopened Halloween candy for $1 per pound (up to $5) at Manville Dental Group, 7 Washington Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. the day after Halloween. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fri., Nov. 2
   Benefit for animals: People For Animals hosts a tricky tray at the Manville VFW, 100 Washington Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.; drawings at 8. Tickets at $15 in advance and $20 at door includes tickets, hors d’oeuvres. Call 973-282-0890, ext. 311, or visit www.pfaonline.org. Event will benefit spay/neuter clinics and animal rescue program.
Sat., Nov. 17
   Tricky tray: Manville-Hillsborough BPOE 2119, 1500 Brooks Blvd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Raffle begins at 7. $10 (includes one free sheet of tickets). No one under 18 admitted. Bring five non-perishable food items for the local food pantry and get a free grand prize raffle. For tickets call 908-725-1717 or 908-575-9610. Tickets, which are limited, must be bought before event.
Ongoing
   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.