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Aug 12: Manchester Rec Theatre Performance, Reptile Show and Fishing Clinic

Five things to know in and around Manchester today

Today's weather should be similar to yesterday — sunny with a high in the low-80s, according to the National Weather Service.

Below are some of today's local happenings:

1. "Willy Wonka Junior" will be staged by the Manchester Department of Recreation's Musical Theatre troupe at Crestwood Village VII's Fernwood Hall in Whiting. Tickets to the 7 p.m. performance are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Kids under 3 are free. The group recently held a .

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2. Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library will host its end of summer reptile show at 6:30 p.m. The BlueClaws' mascot Buster and the Library Dragon will be on-hand.

3. Also at the library, quilters can drop in for the Quilting Bee group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group shares ideas, techniques and patterns. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

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4. "The Odd Couple" begins at 8 p.m. at the Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. Call 609-492-9477 for ticket information.

5. A surf fishing clinic will be held at Island Beach State Park from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call 732-793-1698.


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