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

Morning Manchester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027
• Regional Day School Back to School Night at Manchester Township School District
• Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 at Presbyterian Church

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 79 and low of 46 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

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

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
Wednesday October 7
• Borough Council Regular Meeting →
  Municipal Complex - Meeting Room, Beachwood
  6:00 pm
• Township Committee Meeting →
  121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt
  6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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