MSD Community Update for Nov. 27

December 15–17 at 7 p.m.

December 5 NHS Induction Ceremony

December 7 MHS Picture Day Make-Ups

December 8 at 6 p.m. Roosevelt Health, Wellness & Safety Night

December 9 ABIS Picture Day: Cap and Gown

December 20 at 7 p.m. Board of Ed Meeting

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Shop With a Cop is a one-day event where local police officers and community volunteers go shopping with eligible children who will also receive a $100 gift card. The event will take place on Friday, December 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Manville Walmart. Youth participants must be 7–13 years old and eligibility is based on financial qualification. Register today at Somerset CAP Sports.

See and experience the fun of Somerset County 4-H at Bridgewater Commons Mall on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is open to children of all ages.

The holiday season has arrived in Manville, so here's your guide to what's happening in town, from fundraisers to parties.

The Recreation Department is also featuring a “Whoville in Manville” theme that includes Whoville ornament kits and special appearances from Santa and the Grinch. So be sure to check out all the events.

The Recreation Department is running an instructional basketball program for children in kindergarten through second grade. Sessions will be Saturday mornings in January and February.

Children in grades 3 though 8 can join the travel program, which is part of the Somerville Inter-Town Basketball League. Practices are twice a week, with games on Fridays or Saturdays.

You can register for either program at the Recreation Office or through Community Pass.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting an increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and RSV-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations in multiple areas of the United States over the last few months. See this flyer from Atlantic Health System for more information.

Manville School District is looking for substitutes. Pay is $140/day. See more details and apply here.

UPS has seasonal jobs available. More information and listings here.

The Somerset County Department of Health has opened additional COVID-19 clinics. Visit their website for a full list of dates, times and other details.

Christ the Redeemer Church, located at 98 S. 2nd Ave., is hosting multiple programs for food assistance. First is the Food Pantry, available on various Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Guests are welcome to stop by the main entrance of the red building to receive food.

Additionally, every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. you can pick up a free hot meal courtesy of St. Joseph Church of Hillsborough. Please, bring your own bag!