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Weekly Planner: Library Events, Lakehurst Council Reorganization and More

Events in and around Manchester this week

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.

Tuesday, Dec. 27

  • Manchester and Lakehurst students are on winter break. Classes will resume on Jan. 3.
  • of the Ocean County Library invites new English speakers to practice the language by conversing with others at 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 28

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  • "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" will be shown at of the Ocean County Library at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The fourth installment of the Disney franchise continues to follow the exploits of Captain Jack Sparrow.
  • Children ages 4-10 are invited to create Kwanzaa crafts at the between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Thursday, Dec. 29

  • The Lego Club for children ages 6-12 will meet at 11 a.m. Call 732-657-7600 for more information. 

Friday, Dec. 30

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  • The will host karaoke with DJ Davy from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 
  • Students of all ages on winter break this week are invited to Chess Club for Kids at of the Ocean County Library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31

  • "The Night the Music Lived: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper" will be presented at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Ocean County College's Arts and Community Center. Call 732-255-0500 for ticket information. 
  • It's New Years Eve — Manchester Patch will provide a listing of local celebrations in the coming days.

Sunday, Jan. 1

  • The Lakehurst Borough Council will reorganize at 12 p.m. at the Community Center on Center Street. A new mayor and council members will be sworn in. 


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