We've almost made it to the weekend. Temperatures are slowly rebounding from yesterday's chill as the National Weather Service expects a high of about 43 degrees today. Saturday promises to be even warmer.
Here are some things to keep in mind today:
1. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library has two book discussions today. At 10 a.m., the Teen Home School Book Club for ages 13-18 will discuss "As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth" by Lynne Rae Perkins. At the same time, children ages 6-8 will talk about "Henry's Freedom Box" by Ellen Levine. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
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2. The library will also hold a Home School Lego Club at 11 a.m., where children ages 6-12 can build creations and make friends. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
3. Stargazers, the Robert J. Novins Planetarium has two shows tonight: "Wonders of the Winter Sky" at 7 p.m. and "Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions" at 8:15 p.m. Tickets for the hour-long shows are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for children 12 and under and OCC students. Call 732-255-0343 for more information.
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4. The Ocean County Artists' Guild, located at Ocean and Chestnut Avenues in Island Heights will host an open mike poets meeting at 7 p.m. Call ahead at 732-270-3111.
5. Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., is hosting "Breaking the Mold: Women Painters" at 6:30 p.m. For $37, attendees are given a multicultural dinner along with a multimedia lecture. Call 732-987-2263 for reservations.
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