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🌱 Patch AM: Ocean County NOW hosts Women's Health & Wellness Fair and 11 more events
Be sure to catch Tunes of Yesteryear on the Manchester Patch calendar

Good morning to you Manchester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Tunes of Yesteryear at Whiting United Methodist Church
- The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 at Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier
- Ocean County NOW hosts Women's Health & Wellness Fair at Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
- Monday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
- Tunes of Yesteryear →
Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
12:30 pm - The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
8:00 am
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Ocean County NOW hosts Women's Health & Wellness Fair →
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River, 815 NJ-37, Toms River
4:00 pm - MTMS Back to School Night
Manchester Township School District, 2759 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester Township
6:30 pm - Leisure Village West Play for P.I.N.K. →
Leisure Village West, 959 Buckingham Drive, Manchester - Flea Market/Health Fair Crestwood Village VI Whiting →
6 Congasia Rd, Whiting, NJ, 08759
8:30 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ryder Cup Tournament →
FSS Pine Ridge Golf Course, 33 Berry Road, Lakehurst
7:30 am - Beachwood Community Yard Sale →
Beachwood NJ
9:00 am - Free Fishing Derby →
Plumsted NJ
9:30 am - Street Eats and Brews →
Dancer Farm Bed & Breakfast, 19 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
12:00 pm - Back To School Party @ Bowling Center Lakehurst →
87FSS Lakehurst Bowling Center, Bldg. 489, Saniuk Rd., Lakehurst
1:00 pm - MahJong →
Plumsted NJ
1:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting 6:30 PM →
Jackson Township, NJ Calendar, 95 W Veterans Hwy, Jackson
6:30 pm - MOVE Today (Exercise) →
Plumsted NJ
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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Lacey
- Nor'easter Reschedules Lacey Day (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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