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 27

• Manchester's Township Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the  on Colonial Drive. The agenda is available online.
• 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.
• Need some help controlling your computer? Visit the from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a basic skills mouse class. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Tuesday, June 28

• Senator Frank Lautenberg's office will send a representative to the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to share information on what programs and services the federal government provides.
• Playtivity at encourages children ages 4-9 to participate in a drum circle, complete with storytelling and movement. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Wednesday, June 29

• As part of its Feature Film Festival, will screen "Rabbit Hole" at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The PG-13-rated drama centers on a couple who take different paths while dealing with the death of their child.
• A fireworks display, viewable from anywhere on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, will begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-732-7467.

Thursday, June 30

• Children ages 1-3 are invited to Tots and Crafts from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the . Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• Birding by Kayak will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Island Beach State Park. Call 732-793-1698 for more information.

Friday, July 1

• The Manchester Township Council will meet for its annual reorganization meeting at 9 a.m. at the on Colonial Drive. 
• The Ocean County Mentoring Program would like adult volunteers to work with boys and girls ages 8 to 11. The program coordinator will be available to discuss the details at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Laurita Winery in New Egypt will show "Corked" at its outdoor movie night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call 609-758-8000.

Saturday, July 2

• Concert Fest 2011: Independence Day Celebration, kicks off at 6 p.m. with music by Nicholas King and Fabulous Grease Band at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting. Call 732-657-8121 for more information about the free event.
• The Garden State Philharmonic will hold its "Celebrate America" concert at the Ocean County Library in Toms River at 7:30 p.m. Guests are asked to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the free outdoor concert.