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July 7: Library Puppet Players, Magic Show and BlueClaws Wings Contest

Five things going on in and around Manchester today

Be careful when heading out to work this morning — the National Weather Service is calling for patches of fog before 8 a.m. We may see showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. and a high of 91 degrees.

Here are some of today's nearby events:

1. The Ocean County Library Puppet Players will present "The Runaway Wok" at 10:30 a.m. at Manchester's .The family show tells the story of a boy who is sent by his parents to purchase food but returns with a wok. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

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2. Club Pokemon will meet at 6:30 p.m. at . Kids ages 9-12 can trade cards, learn to draw characters and make friends with other Pokemon fans. 

3. Amazing Dave's Magic Show, presented by the Lakeside Children's Theatre, will begin at 1 p.m. at the Ocean County Park Beach Complex in Lakewood. Call 732-506-9090 for more information about the free performance.

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4. The BlueClaws will take on the Kannapolis Intimidators at 7:05 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. It's Thirsty Thursday for fans age 21 and up. A wing eating contest will also be held. Call 732-901-7000 for more information.

5. The Disney film "G-Force" will be shown on the Hiering Avenue Ocean Front Stage in Seaside Heights beginning at dusk. Seats are on the beach. Call 800-732-7467 for more information.


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