Weekly Planner: Township Council 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. Feel free to add your events in the comments section below or to our calendar.

Monday, April 9

• Manchester's  will meet in the municipal complex courtroom at 6 p.m. for a regular meeting. The agenda is available online. 

Tuesday, April 10

• The fitness director for The Pines at Whiting will present "FRESH" (fitness, recreation, education, spirituality and health) at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Wednesday, April 11

• The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department will hold its weekly meeting at 6 p.m. at the emergency services complex, 2 Proving Ground Rd. Call 732-657-1106 for more information. 
• A puppet making class for children ages 6-10 will be presented by the Crafter-Piece Theatre at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library at 11 a.m. For more information, call 732-657-7600. 

Thursday, April 12

• The Chicks with Sticks knitting and crocheting group will meet at the  from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to share ideas, patterns and make new friends. For more information, call 732-657-7600.

Friday, April 13

• Did you know April is National Frog Month? Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library is celebrating with frog themed crafts and games for children ages 5-9 at 10:30 a.m. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Saturday, April 14

• The Rebel Race 5k and 15k will be held at the Cousins Paintball complex. More information, including pricing and registration, is available online.