This Week's Best Bets: Municipal Meetings, Whiting Concert Fest and Children's Programs

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, July 18

• Manchester's will meet at 6 p.m. at the municipal complex on Colonial Drive. 
• 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.
• The Kiddie Beach Show: Extreme Skills Comedy Show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Jenkinson's Boardwalk South Beach Stage. Call 732-892-0200 for more information.

Tuesday, July 19

• Manchester's Environmental Commission is set to meet at 7 p.m. the municipal complex on Colonial Drive. The agenda is available online.
• The Teen Book Club will meet at at 10 a.m. This selection for July is "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary Pearson. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• The library also has a Sand and Mosaics craft program for children ages 3-8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
• The Ocean County Office of Veterans Services and Workforce N.J.'s Veterans Assistance will be available to help vets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you're a veteran in need of information about employment, health services and benefits, the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall may be of help. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Wednesday, July 20

• Manchester's is scheduled to hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the board's office, 121 Route 539 in Whiting.
• Kenny Vance and the Planotones will perform at Harry Wright Lake at 7 p.m., though the WOBM-sponsored Concert Fest opens at 6 p.m. Food, contests and prizes will be on-hand. More information is available online.
• A kite making class for children 3-8 will be offered at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• The foreign film "Illegal" will be screened at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the library. 
• The County Connection today will offer assistance with consumer issues. An Ocean County Consumer Affairs Department representative will help get answers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the connection. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Thursday, July 21

• The will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the community center located on Center Street.
• A monthly book chat will be held at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Share your suggestions and pick up recommendations from other readers. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• A sand sculpting contest will be held at 25th Street at 2 p.m. in Barnegat Light. Ribbons will be awarded at the amateurs-only event. 
• The Lakeside Children's Theatre will present Folk Music for Children at 1 p.m. at the Ocean County Park Beach Complex. Call 732-506-9090 for more information about the free program. 

Friday, July 22

• Lego Club will meet at 11 a.m. at Manchester's library. Children ages 6-12 are invited to attend the morning program. For details, call 732-657-7600.
• The library will also show the film "The Long, Long Trailer," starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz at 2 p.m. 
• The BlueClaws will take on the Greenville Drive at 7:05 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Fireworks will follow the game. Call 732-901-7000 for ticket information.

Saturday, July 23

• The Havens Homestead Museum in Brick will hold its Christmas in July decorations sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available at the free program. For more information, call 732-785-2500.
• It's Legends Night at the New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Late-model and vintage cars will be on-hand. Call 609-758-1900 for more information.
• A free outdoor concert by the Pat Mash Big Band Express will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Library's Toms River branch, 101 Washington Street.