Thurs., Sept. 18
Memorial service: VFW Post 2290 and its ladies auxiliary has changed the date of its annual prisoner of war/missing in action service to tonight at 7 p.m. at the post, 600 Washington Ave. The public is encouraged to come out and remember those who have gone to war and not yet returned.
Fri., Sept. 19
Candidates event: The Manville Republican Club will hold a meet-and-greet with its candidates for Borough Council from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion post at 429 S. Main St. Meet candidates Dayna Camacho and Steve Szabo.
Sept. 19 & 20
Oktoberfest: Christ the Redeemer Parish will hold its Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday. South 2nd Avenue and Filak Street will be closed for the event.
Sat., Sept. 20
Community Day: The borough’s annual celebration will be held in Lost Valley. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 21. Call the recreation department at 908-725-9478, ext. 121, or email [email protected].
Sun., Sept. 21
Barbecue: Manville-Hillsborough Elks 2215 and Red Knights Motorcycle Club will host an end-of-summer fireman appreciation picnic and barbecue, 1-5 p.m. Music by School of Rock, Somerville, $20 per person or $10 for 12 and younger, at 1500 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough.
Tues., Sept. 30
Meeting date moved: The Millstone-Raritan Rivers Flood Control Commission meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 24, has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. in Manville Borough Hall.
Fri., Oct. 3
Basket auction: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., auction with more than 100 gift certificates and prizes, including flat-screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid mixer, iPad, household items, appliances, theme baskets and a 50/50. Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 7. Tickets at $10 includes one sheet of tickets, desserts, coffee and tea. Food will be for sale. Order tickets in advance by calling Marge at 908-722-5894 or Betty at 908-782-8325. Attendees must be 18 years of age.
Wed., Oct. 8
Slavic dinner: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church holds monthly dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd. $13 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 available. Call 908-725-0615.
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