Tues., Jan. 17
Board of Education: A special meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of the high school to discuss the final design of the replacement digital sign. A regular session starts at 7 p.m. in the media center of Alexander Batchko Intermediate School.
Sat., Jan. 21
Vietnam memorial service: Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW 2290’s annual service begins at 10 a.m. at the post, 600 Washington Ave., Manville.
The public is encouraged to join the VFW, its auxiliary and veterans to honor serving veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam War.
Rabies vaccination: A clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at firehouse No. 3 on North 8th Avenue. The shot gives three years of protection. Sponsored by Somerset County Health Department.
Sat., Jan. 28
Pro wrestling: National Wrestling Superstars at VFW hall, 600 Washington Ave., at 7:35 p.m. in a benefit fundraiser for the Manville Cub and Boy Scouts Troop 193.
Sun., Jan. 29
Spaghetti dinner: Sponsored by the Manville High School concert, jazz and marching bands. 1 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 429 S. Main St. Includes spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, dessert, drinks. Light entertainment during the meal.
Adults will have chance at door prize; a 50-50 raffle will also be held. $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children under 10.
Contact any MHS band student or call Band Director Ken Zampella at 908-231-6806, ext. 8513.
Ongoing
Library schedule: Regular hours resumed Jan. 3, but library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16.
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 So. 3rd Ave.. 908-526-0175.
Public library book sale: Buy donated and surplus books to support the library. Non-sale hardcover books are 50 cents; soft-cover 25 cents each or by the bag for $2.
If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event, and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, N.J. 08542.
All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to [email protected] before 4 p.m. Friday. Include a phone number for publication. Priority is given to Manville organizations.
For details, call Managing Editor Gene Robbins at 609-874-2163.
