Kids & Family

Weekly Planner: Municipal Meetings and Family Library Programs

Events in and around Manchester and Lakehurst this week

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 16

  • Spring recess has ended; Manchester and Lakehurst students return to school. 

Tuesday, April 17

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  • The  Environmental Commission will convene at 7 p.m. in the municipal complex courtroom for its regular April meeting. 

Wednesday, April 18

  • Manchester's  will meet for its regular monthly meeting in media center at 7:30 p.m. The meeting had been scheduled for April 25.

Thursday, April 19

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  • Lakehurst's Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the community center on Center Street. 
  • Mr. Scott the Music Man will perform an interactive family concert at 10:30 a.m. at Manchester's branch of the Ocean County Library. Call 732-657-7600 for more information. 

Friday, April 20

  • Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the Chess Club at  from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The library asks that participants bring their own boards. Call 732-657-7600 for more information.

Saturday, April 21

  • The Music with Friends: Musical Fun for Kids with Autism program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at  of the Ocean County Library. Children ages 6 through 9 and their parents are welcome. More information is available by calling 732-657-7600.

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