Mark Your Calendars: This Week's Best Bets

Sometimes, our busy schedules can mean important local events pass us by. Manchester Patch has rounded up some of this week's best bets below:

Monday, June 20

• The Brain Joggers class will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., also at the library. Register online or call 732-657-7600 for more information about the interactive game and puzzle class.
• If your child needs a bit of help with his or her reading skills, the "Read to the Dogs" program at  may help. Beginner readers can hone their reading skills as Mark, a certified therapy Golden , listens patiently from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration for a 15 minute slot is required by calling 732-657-7600.
• From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Workforce New Jersey's Christine Karaska will be at the County Connection's Ocean County Mall office with tips on how to land the right job. Bring your resume to the Connection's office located near JC Penny's. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Tuesday, June 21

• Manchester's Environmental Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at the township's on Colonial Drive. 
• The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services and Workforce NJ's Veterans Assistance will be available to help vets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you're a veteran who needs information on employment, health services and benefits, stop by the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Wednesday, June 22

• Learn basic internet skills at  from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The seminar will teach the fundamentals of using the internet, such as what the icons mean and how to navigate the internet. Call ahead at 732-657-7600.
• "Country Strong" will be shown as part of the Feature Film Festival, also at the library, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The PG-13 drama focuses on the story of a rising country music singer.
• The Ocean County Artists' Guild in Island Heights will welcome children's book illustrator Leeza Hernandez for a digital imagine creation demonstration from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 732-270-3111 for more information.

Thursday, June 23

• Manchester's Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at the township's on Colonial Drive. 
• Mr. Scott the Music Man and Sparks will perform a family program at 10:30 a.m. at . Attendees are encouraged to get off their feet and dance.
• Today marks the start of the Adult Summer Reading Program, "Novel Destinations" at the . The program, which features refreshments, drawings and giveaways, runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The film "Under the Tuscan Sun" will be screened at 2 p.m.
• The County Connection will host osteoporosis screenings for women from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Ocean County Mall office. Call 732-288-7777 to make an appointment.

Friday, June 24

• Magician Eric Dasher — back by popular demand — will perform his family show at 6:30 p.m. at the . Register online or call 732-657-7600.
• The BlueClaws will take on the Delmarva Shorebirds at 7:05 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. A fireworks display will follow the game. Call 732-901-7000 for ticket information.

Saturday, June 25

• The Ladies of Country and Bluegrass Music Show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 609-971-1593 for ticket information.