This Week's Best Bets: Manchester Council, Education and Zoning Meetings

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, Aug. 22

• The Manchester Township Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. at the on Colonial Drive. The agenda, in draft form, is available online.
• From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Workforce New Jersey's Christine Karaska will be at the 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, Aug. 23 

• A Parkinson's disease information session with Ron Hyland will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. For more information, call 732-657-7600.
• Also at the library today, Mindy O'Mealia of the Rutgers University Career Services department will present part one of a two-part job search workshop from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The next session will be held on Aug. 30.
• The Ocean County Board of Social Services will be at the Community Connection from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk to eligible residents about assistance programs. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

• Manchester's  is set to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the administrative offices, 121 Route 539 in Whiting. The location may change, so check the district website before heading out.
• A book discussion at Manchester's library will focus on "Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers" by Cynthia Rylant. The program for children ages 6-8 begins at 10 a.m.
• "The Lincoln Lawyer" will be shown at Manchester's library at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The R-rated legal thriller stars Matthew McConaughey.

Thursday, Aug. 25

• After adjourning last month due to an excessive crowd, Manchester's Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 7 p.m. at . The by Manchester Rehab Realty will be heard.

Friday, Aug. 26

• Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the Chess Club at  from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The library asks that participants bring their own boards. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• Quilters can drop in at the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library for the Quilting Bee group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group shares ideas, techniques and patterns. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• The "Welcome Home!" closing event for the library's adult summer reading program will run from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. and feature light refreshments, a raffle and screening of the film "To Wong Food, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar."