🌱 Patch AM: Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Meditation with Sound & Reiki and Body Soul Being Reiki Share at Body Soul Being
• Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027
• Regional Day School Back to School Night at Manchester Township School District

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Meditation with Sound & Reiki and Body Soul Being Reiki Share →
  Body Soul Being, 1 Pelican Dr, Berkeley Township
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027 →
  2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Regional Day School Back to School Night
  Manchester Township School District, 890 Toms River Rd, Jackson Township
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 →
  Presbyterian Church, 101 Orchard St, Lakehurst
  9:30 am
• Whiting Fire Department Open House & Fire Prevention Day →
  120 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
  12:00 pm
• MTHS 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration →
  Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 NJ-37, Toms River
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Italian Night Spaghetti Dinner →
  Whiting Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Manchester Township
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Boscov's Friends Helping Friends passes →
  Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Faith Festival →
  Alive Again Alliance, 36 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5
• MahJong →
  Plumsted NJ
  1:00 pm
• Planning Board Meeting 6:30 PM →
  Jackson Township, NJ Calendar, 95 W Veterans Hwy, Jackson
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• MOVE Today (Exercise) →
  Plumsted NJ
  10:00 am
• Ocean County Health Department Flu Clinic →
  Plumsted Municipal Building, Plumsted
  4:00 pm
• Referendum Forum and STEAM Night
  Priff School All Purpose Room
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update on Baby Jenna.
  Thanks to all the prayers, Baby Jenna is now 2.5 lbs! Keep praying! (Nextdoor Leisure Village West)
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🗞 Nearby News

Lakehurst

• Two Toms River Gas Stations, One Lakehurst Station Settle Deceptive Pricing Case for $17,500 (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Local Event: Luncheon with author Catherine Grace Katz (patch.com)

Jackson

• New Jersey Orders Jackson Jewish Volunteer Ambulance to Stop Providing Advanced Life Support Immediately (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Toms River

• Toms River Hires 8 New Police Officers, Sworn in by Mayor Rodrick (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Toms River gas station owner fined $17,500 for charging drivers more than the posted price per gallon (news12.com)
• Dog bite pits three carriers against each other after one goes silent (insurancebusinessmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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