Weekly Planner: Town Council, Municipal Alliance Meetings, Library Programs and More

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. 26

• Manchester's Township Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the  on Colonial Drive. Agenda items are available online.
• Meridian Women's Heart Connection will be at of the Ocean County Library for an afternoon of tea and heart health from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• The library is also hosting a Teen Volunteer Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Students can earn volunteer hours for school or church. To register, call 732-657-7600.
• 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. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

• 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 girls tennis team will host Raritan at 3:45 p.m.
• The Ocean County Board of Social Services will be at the Community Connection in the Ocean County Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk to eligible residents about assistance programs. Call 732-288-7777 for more information.
• The Better Balance for Seniors program at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Balance exercises and techniques will be demonstrated. For more information, call 732-657-7600.
• Also at the library, the Teen Book Club will discuss "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green, a read aimed at children in grades 7-12. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

• "The Conspirator," a film about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, will be shown as part of the Ocean County Library Manchester branch's Feature Film Festival at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The PG-13 rated film runs 122 minutes.
• The Hawks boys soccer team will host Lacey at 3:45 p.m. at the Lakehurst/Manchester Soccer Association fields on Colonial Drive.
• The Lakehurst Historical Society will be open today from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. House in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County on 300 Center St. in Lakehurst, the society houses artifacts from the borough's rich history. A friendly staff is more than willing to provide tours and answer questions. Call 732-657-8864 for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 29

• Manchester Township High School's World Language Club will meet in the cafeteria beginning at 1:55 p.m.
• Zumba for Kids begins at 6:30 p.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. The program is for children ages 9-13. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• The library will also hold a Henna tattoo craft program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children in grades 7-12. Permission slips are required and can be picked up at the children's desk. 

Friday, Sept. 30

• The Hawks football team will host Lacey for a 7 p.m. game. Manchester's squad has a 2-1 record this season.
• Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the Chess Club at  beginning at 12 p.m. The library asks that participants bring their own boards. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.
• A medication management program run by the Ocean County Health Department by a grant from the Office of Senior Services will cover how to properly manage a regimen. A question and answer session is part of the program. For more information, call 732-657-7600.

Saturday, Oct. 1

• The Hawks girls volleyball team will travel to Colts Neck for a 2:30 p.m. match.
• If your child needs a bit of help with his or her reading skills, the "Read to the Dogs" program at the library may help. Beginner readers can hone their reading skills as a certified therapy dog listens patiently from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration for a 15 minute slot is required by calling 732-657-7600.