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Weekly Planner: Lakehurst Municipal Meetings, African American Celebration and Job Search

Events in and around Manchester and Lakehurst this weekend

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, Jan. 30

  • From 5:45 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, Jan. 31

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  • The Manchester Municipal Alliance is set to meet at the township's civic center in the  on Colonial Drive at 7 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome. Call 732-657-8121, ext. 3901 for more information.
  • The boys and girls bowling teams will face Toms River High School East, 3 p.m. at Ocean Lanes in Lakewood.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

  • A celebration of African Americans will be held at of the Ocean County library by students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School's Performing Arts Academy. The program, which highlights the artistic and cultural contributions of African Americans, begins at 11:30 a.m. 
  • Report cards and portfolios will be issued for Manchester students. 

Thursday, Feb. 2

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  • borough council and redevelopment agency will meet beginning at 7 p.m. for regular meetings at the community center on Center Street. 
  • A healthy cooking demonstration presented by ShopRite dietitian Jennifer Klein will be held at 2 p.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. Call 732-657-7600 for more information. 

Friday, Feb. 3

  • 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.

Saturday, Feb. 4

  • The "Loud and Rowdy Tales" storytelling program for all ages will begin at 2 p.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. More information is available by calling 732-657-7600.


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