Weekly Planner: Municipal and School Meetings Slated

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. Feel free to add your events in the comments section below or to our calendar.

Monday, Feb. 13

• Manchester's township council will meet in the municipal complex courtroom at 6 p.m. The agenda is available online.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

• It's Valentine's Day. Read up on what area stores are doing and where you can take a date.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

• Manchester's board of education will meet for its regular monthly meeting in Ridgeway Elementary School's media center at 7:30 p.m.
• Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins invites residents to share their concerns at an informal meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the community center on Center Street.

Thursday, Feb. 16

• The Lakehurst Borough Council will hold its second regular meeting this month beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the community center on Center Street. 
• Learn to control glucose through diet and exercise when Jennifer Klein, a dietitian from ShopRite, hosts a seminar at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library starting at 2 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17

• Manchester and Lakehurst schools are closed for Presidents Weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
• Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the Chess Club at Manchester's library from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The library asks that participants bring their own boards. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 18

• It's "Pajama Night" at the Ocean County College's Robert J. Novins Planetarium, as storybooks will come to life during a 6 p.m. show. Call 732-255-0342 for ticket information.