Weekly Planner: Back to School Nights, Zoning Board Meeting and Library 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, Sept. 19

• Back to School Night at begins at 6:30 p.m. Additional meetings for parents of basic skills students begin at 6 p.m.
• The Brain Joggers class will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at . Call 732-657-7600 for more information about the interactive game and puzzle class.
• 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.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

• Manchester's will meet in the courtroom of the township's municipal complex at 7 p.m.
• The Writer's Circle will meet at  of the Ocean County Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The group allows aspiring and accomplished writers to share tips and critique each other's works. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• will host its Back to School Night at 6:30 p.m. Additional meetings for parents of basic skills students begin at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

• After holding its summer public meetings at administration offices in Whiting, Manchester's will return to Ridgeway Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. for its September meeting.
• Parents looking to get their children ages 1-6 out of the house can take them to Drop in Play, also at the library's Manchester Branch. Children can play with the library's toys in the meeting room 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Also at the library, students in grades 6-12 can stop by between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for homework help with Teen Librarian Joanne. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 22

• Manchester's zoning board will meet in the auditorium of the township's at 7 p.m. The for a proposed skilled nursing facility will continue to be heard.
• The Chicks with Sticks knitting and crocheting group will meet at the library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to share ideas, patterns and make new friends. For more information, call 732-657-7600.
• Also at the library, author J. Wandres will talk about his book, "The Ablest Navigator," the story of a man who helped to launch the Israeli Navy. Call 732-657-7600 for more information. 
• Back to School Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Additional meetings for parents of basic skills students begin at 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23

• Cruise Night at the Jackson Crossing shopping center begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call 732-747-7846.
• The Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. New and pre-owned boats and accessories will be available to buy. Call 732-901-7000 for more information.
• The Greek Festival at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church runs from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Arts, crafts, food, games and more will be on-hand. Call 732-255-5525 for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 24

• "Of Mice and Men," presented by The National Players, will be staged at the Arts and Community Center at Ocean County College at 8 p.m. For more information, call 732-255-0500.