Events and meetings in and around Manville
Fri., Oct. 4
Tricky tray auction: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd. More than 100 gift certificates and prizes. including flat-screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid mixer, iPad, household items, appliances, theme baskets, door prizes, food and a 50/50.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 7. Tickets at $10 include one sheet of tickets, desserts, coffee and tea. Stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut sandwiches, baked ziti, hotdogs, hamburgers, soda and water on sale. Tickets can be preordered by contacting Marge at 908-722-5894 or Betty at 908-782- 8325. Attendees must be 18 years of age.
Sat., Oct. 5
Community Day: A fun- and food-filled afternoon (1-5 p.m.) in Lincoln Park in Lost Valley. Kids can enjoy inflatable obstacles and slides. Games and family activities. Burgers, hot dogs, drinks, sweet treats. Bring lawn chairs. Business that would like to be a part of the day should contact the recreation department at 908-725-9478, ext. 121.
Sun., Oct. 6
Monthly parish breakfast: Sacred Heart Church auditorium. South Main and Filak streets. 8-11:30 a.m. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, potatoes. $5 for adults, $2 for ages 6-12, and free for younger than five. 908-725-0072.
Wed., Oct. 9
Slavic dinner: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church holds monthly dinner, 4-7 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd. $12 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under). All-you-can-eat pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes. A surprise entrée will be prepared by St. Mary’s chef John Pagano.
Fri., Oct. 18
Basket bingo: Sponsored by Manville No. End Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m., at Fire Co. No. 3 firehouse, North 8th Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $20. Free refreshments. For information, call Angie at 908-526-6982.
Casino trip: Friends of Christ the King Parish will run a trip to Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Cost is $45 with $25 returned and $10 lunch. Leaves VFW lot at 9 a.m. Call Kathie Petrone at 908-526-2948.
Sun., Oct. 20
Takeout dinner: Manville Reformed Church Ladies Aid will sponsor a take-out only” ham dinner at the church, 238 South Fifth Ave., Manville. Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and apple cobbler. $13 for adults, $6.50 for ages 6-10 and free for 5 and younger. Dinners ready for pick-up at noon. To reserve ticket, call 908-575-0173 by Oct. 13.
Sat., Nov. 9
School board: The Board of Education will meet in a closed-session “retreat” setting from noon to 3 p.m. in the ABIS media center to discuss its annual goals. No action is planned.
Mon., Nov. 11
Casino trip: A trip to Atlantic City Resorts raises money to benefit the Manville VFW Post 2290 for its community service. The cost is $60, which includes $20 back, buffet, 3 p.m. musical show and driver tip. Call 908-722-0156.
Sat., Nov. 16
Basket auction: Manville-Hillsborough Elks, 1500 Brooks Blvd. Doors open 5 p.m. Auction at 7:30 p.m. $10 advance tickets, $15 at door.50/50, door prizes, food. Bring five perishable items for food bank and get one grand prize ticket. Tickets: 908-725-1717 or [email protected].

