April 1: 'Beauty and the Beast,' Mentoring and Dinner Lecture

It's April 1. Beware of pranksters (don't worry, no funny business going on here at Patch).

It's looking like another gloomy day, as the National Weather Center has predicted cloudy skies, a high of 48 degrees and rain before 2 p.m. 

Below find some of today's local happenings, and let us know what you're up to this weekend in the comments section below:

1. Manchester Middle School will stage "Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. at Manchester High School's auditorium. Tickets, which go on sale before the performance at 6:30 p.m., are $5 for adults and $3.50 for children, students and seniors. The school will also host a Saturday performance. 

2. The Fleet Reserve of Lakehurst has Karaoke from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Davy. The reserve will be open from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

3. Georgian Court University in Lakewood will host Dinner and an Artist: Raphael at 6:30 p.m. The program includes a multi-course Italian dinner and multimedia lecture. Call 732-987-2232 for pricing and ticket information.

4. The Ocean County Mentoring Program would like adult volunteers to work with boys and girls ages 8 to 11. The program coordinator will be available to discuss the details at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

5. The Ocean County College Theatre Company presents "The Laramie Project" at 7:30 p.m. More information about the play, directed by Arthur Waldman, is available by calling 732-255-0500.