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π± Patch AM: Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 and 11 more events
You won't want to miss Whiting Fire Department Open House & Fire Prevention Day on the Manchester Patch calendar

Hey there, Manchester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 at Presbyterian Church
- Whiting Fire Department Open House & Fire Prevention Day
- MTHS 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration at Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: A few showers in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Manchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester
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- 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 - Italian Night Spaghetti Dinner →
Whiting Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Manchester Township
5:00 pm - Boscov's Friends Helping Friends passes →
Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River
9:00 am - Faith Festival →
Alive Again Alliance, 36 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
12:00 pm - Women's Club of Deerfield Hall Meeting →
6 Congasia Rd. Whiting, NJ 08759
1:00 pm - Alive Again Alliance Kids Harvest Party →
Alive Again Alliance, 36 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
Tuesday October 27
Saturday October 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Columbus Day Municipal Building Closed →
Jackson Township, NJ Calendar Jackson, NJ 08527 - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day →
Beachwood NJ - Columbus Day Holiday - Municipal Offices CLOSED →
Plumsted NJ
8:30 am - MahJong →
Plumsted NJ
1:00 pm
Monday October 12
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🗞 Nearby News
Lakehurst
- New Jersey gas station owner fined $17,500 after pump price displays didn't match the charge (thecooldown.com)
- Shadow Before the Flame by Catherine Grace Katz (openlettersreview.com)
Jackson
- 103 Antonia Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527 (zillow.com)
- Jackson Police Issue 767 Traffic Tickets, Make 10 Arrests During Summer Enforcement Crackdown (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Toms River
- Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach Springs Accomplice Who Helped Wawa Murder Suspect Escape (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Lidl Opening Location In Toms River, NJ (wpst.com)
Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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