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Aug. 16: Environmental Commission Meeting, Therapy Dog Visit and 'Winnie the Pooh' Performance

Five things to know in and around Manchester today

Our area should expect another gloomy day, as the National Weather Service is predicting cloudy skies. The high may reach 82 degrees.

Here's what's going on locally today:

1. is scheduled to meet at the municipal complex on Colonial Drive at 7 p.m. New business includes an expected discussion of the township's developing wind energy ordinance.

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2. Norman, the 200-lb. English Mastiff therapy dog, will visit of the Ocean County Library at 11 a.m. Children ages 6-11 are invited to learn the story of this children's book star. Call 732-657-7600 to register.

3. The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services and Workforce N.J.'s Veterans Assistance will be available to help vets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you're a veteran in need of information about employment, health services and benefits, the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall may be of help. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

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4. The Surflight Children's Theatre in Beach Haven will stage "Winnie the Pooh" at 6 p.m. Call 609-492-9477 for tickets.

5. The BlueClaws will take on the Delmarva Shorebirds at 7:05 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. It's Senior's Day at the stadium. Call 732-901-7000 for ticket information.


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