Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar.  If you know of any Sandy relief programs, please post them in the comments section below. 1. Norma McGhie, Ms. Senior New Jersey 1995, will portray Mae West and perform Broadway hits at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday.  2. With the newest "Twilight" film in theaters, a celebration of the series will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County …

As Hurricane Sandy draws closer, keep in mind that some events may be affected by the weather — make sure to check that they're still scheduled before heading out. Stay updated on the latest storm news with Manchester Patch. 1. Saturday marks the end of the Terror Trail at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company headquarters, 2848 Ridgeway Rd. Entry to the trail is $15. Call 732-600-9191 for more information. 2. The Studio Stage in Whiting is staging the broadway hit musical "RENT" this weekend. Catch the show at the company's Whiting Town Center location, 108 Lacey Rd., at 2 or 6 p.m. on …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar.  1. Manchester Township High School will host a marching band competition at 6 p.m. Saturday. The "Music Under the Stars" event will feature local schools including Jackson Memorial, Jackson Liberty, Toms River East, Shore Regional, Howell, Manalapan, Brick, Robbinsville, Monmouth Regional and Allentown. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and teachers, and benefit Manchester's band.  2. The Women's Club at…

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1.Building on the success of the inaugural season of the Lakehurst Farmer's Market held over the summer, the borough's Revitalization Association will host a Fall Festival from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lake Horicon. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Lakehurst Historical Society will hold a flea market at the Community Center on Center Street 2. A free Oktoberfest, complete with music, games and pony rides, is coming to Whiting from 2 to…

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. The Manchester Hawks Youth Football and Cheer will host its first Fun Day at their complex, 2515 Ridgeway Rd., beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Carnival rides, vendors, games and a petting zoo will be on hand. For more information, call 732-604-9704. 2. In sports action, the Manchester Township High School Hawks football team will take on Lakewood High School for a 1 p.m. away game on Saturday. Manchester is 0-3 so far this …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar.  1. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Pine Lake Park Taxpayers Improvement Association will host a community-wide yard sale. Maps of participating homes will be available on the days of the sale at Emilio's Pizza, Lucky 7 Deli and in the Pine lake Park Clubhouse mailbox. Yellow smiley face balloons will be distributed to participating homes. 2. The Knights of Columbus Council No. 12940 of St. John'…

Looking for some ways to kick back this Labor Day Weekend? There's plenty going on locally. As always, feel free to add your events to our calendar or in the comments section below. 1. Stay local and beat the traffic this weekend — the Labor Day BBQ at the Fleet Reserve Association in Lakehurst is Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets are only $20 per person and kids under 10 years old are admitted for free. Door prizes, vendors and a DJ will be on-hand. For tickets, call 732-657-7575.  2. There is plenty of BlueClaws action this weekend as the team closes out their season against the Greensboro …

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Summer Luau from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the community center on Center Street. Tickets for the 21-plus event are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Admission includes a pig roast/rotisserie turkey and bottomless beer mug. DJ Brian will provide the music. Call 732-657-1106 for tickets.  2. "He Sang, She Sang" will be performed at the Ocean County College's Arts and Community…

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. A car wash will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Manchester Hawks Youth Football and Cheer Association complex, 2515 Ridgeway Rd., to benefit participants as they prepare for their upcoming season. The nonprofit organization has about 200 cheerleaders and football players. Washes are $5. 2. Just down the road, the Spirit Factory All Stars Senior Lime is hosting a car wash at the Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 …

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. The Music with Friends: Musical Fun for Kids with Autism program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. Children ages 6 through 9 and their parents are welcome. More information is available by calling 732-657-7600. 2. The Studio Stage in Whiting is performing "Fiddler on the Roof" through this weekend. One show is set for Saturday, and two are scheduled for Sunday. Call 732-350-2320 …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. The Lakehurst Farmer's Market will be held on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Horicon. Vendors include the Cedar Post Farm Market, area farmers and an Italian food vendor. The market will run each Sunday at the lake through Sept. 3.  2. A flea market will be held at the Whiting Volunteer Fire Company headquarters on Route 530 in Whiting on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3. Pajama Night at Ocean County …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. A benefit car wash for an Ocean County teen, Travis Lelievre, who was injured in a car crash in Brielle in June, will be held at the Whiting firehouse, 120 Lacey Rd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Washes are $5 per car or $7 per truck and donations are also accepted.  2. The Studio Stage theater compant will hold an outdoor review featuring selections from its upcoming performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" …

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. A carnival and chili cook-off will be held at the Pine Lake Park Clubhouse, located at the corner of 8th Avenue and Morningside Street, on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The carnival features live music, food, prizes, games and more.  2. Ocean First will host a document shredding day at its Trust Office, 2915 Ridgeway Rd. from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Up to 300 lbs. of shreddable materials will be acceptable.  3. The Lakehurst …

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar or in the comments section below.  1. Manchester will hold its Independence Day Celebration at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. Click here to get all the details including shuttle information and times for bands and fireworks.  2. Children ages 5 and up can search for fossils inside Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library at 11 a.m. Saturday. Items include shark teeth, coral and bones and children keep whatever they find.  3. Also…

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. The inaugural Lakehurst Farmer's Market will be held on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Horicon. Vendors include the Cedar Post Farm Market, three area farmers and an Italian food vendor. The market will run each Sunday at the lake through Sept. 3.  2. Animal loves unite! The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility will hold its June Jamboree from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its Jackson complex, 615 Freemont…

Looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend? Check out these local events and feel free to post your own in our events calendar. 1. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the disaster, an exhibit of Hindenburg artifacts will be on display Sunday at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. Authors William F. Althoff and Eric San Juan will be available to sign books. The Lakehurst Historical Society Museum across the street will also be open to visitors. 2. A reception welcoming the works of Rosalie Zakutansky, a local artist, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday…

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. After being rained out last weekend, Lakehurst will hold its Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Horicon Park. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to make an appearance.  2. Style in Action Salon in Manchester will donate 100 percent of the proceeds made on Saturday, April 7 to the family of Daniel Inglis, a 24-year-old Lacey native who was paralyzed after a car accident on Christmas Eve. Hair cuts will be …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. A welcome home open house will be held Sunday at the Manchester Applebee's for Billy Matthaey, a 2010 graduate of Manchester Township High School who recently returned from a U.S. Army deployment in Afghanistan. The celebration will be held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Appetizers and soda will be served, menu items and cash bar available for purchase.  2. "Happily Ever After: A Cinderella Tale" will be presented by the …

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate on Saturday with dinner hosted by the Lakehurst Fire Department or the Pinelake Park Taxpayers' Association. See the links for more information on each. 2. The Jersey Shore Kids Consignment Sale at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Consignors can bring gently used kids merchandise such as clothes, toys and games that…

Looking for something to do locally this weekend? Check out these nearby events and feel free to contribute your own, either in the comments section below or on our events calendar. 1. The Music with Friends: Musical Fun for Kids with Autism program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. Children ages 6 through 9 and their parents are welcome. More information is available by calling 732-657-7600. 2. The Lakehurst Historical Society will be open Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. Housed in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County on 300 Center St. in …