Events and meetings scheduled around the borough
Thurs., Dec. 12
Library advisory board: Meets at 6 p.m. in the library at 100 10th Ave.
Sun., Dec. 15
Carol sing: The 15th annual Community Christmas Carol Sing, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Ave. Sing with the band as it performs repertoire of traditional Christmas carols and contemporary favorites. Admission is free; refreshments. Non-perishable food items will be collected for a local food bank. 908-725-4522 or www.emmanuel-baptist-church.com.
Fri., Dec. 13
Gingerbread contest: Gingerbread houses made at home can be brought to the library at 100 South 10th Ave. by today for judging, which will occur on Monday at library’s holiday party, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The gingerbread houses will be on display at the library until Dec. 20.
Thurs., Dec. 19
Holiday concerts: The show by the high and intermediate school students is on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Manville High School auditorium.
Sun., Jan. 5
Breakfast: Monthly parish breakfast in auditorium of Sacred Heart Church, South Main and Filak streets. 8–11:30 a.m. Santa will be there after 10 a.m. Mass. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast and potatoes. Tickets sold at door. Adults $5, children 6-12 years old $2, and free for under 5. 908-725-0072.
Wed., Jan. 8
Slavic dinner: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church holds monthly dinner, 4 to 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. Orders to go are available. For information, call 908-725-0615.
Ongoing
Blood pressure checks: Second Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., VFW.
Automated bill pay: Residents can chose to pay tax and sewer bills on an automated system. Use this link: https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp1811/
Hours at Borough Hall: Offices continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Recreation office hours: Monday, noon to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday. The recreation information line is 908-725-9478, ext. 119.
Alerts: To receive emergency information at home, office, cell phone or computer, fill in the Global Connect form accessible through the borough website at www.manvillenj.org. <</p>

