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π± Patch AM: Disneys The Little Mermaid and 14 more events
Make time for Sunday School Starts September 6 on the Manchester Patch calendar

Good morning Manchester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Sunday School Starts September 6 at Whiting United Methodist Church
- Disneys The Little Mermaid at Surflight Theatre
- Ghost - The Musical at Surflight Theatre
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Tuesday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
📸 Around Manchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunday School Starts September 6 →
Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
9:00 am
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- Disneys The Little Mermaid →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
6:00 pm - Ghost - The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
8:00 pm - Crestwood Village 6 Bingo none today clubhouse closed →
6 Congasia Rd, Whiting, NJ, 08759
11:30 am - Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair →
Cedar Glen West, Rte 571 West Manchester, NJ
8:00 am - Garage Sale →
1110 route 70 whiting
9:00 am - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530
11:00 am - 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
3:00 pm - Garage Sale →
1110 route 70 whiting
9:00 am - Join the American Legion Post # 517 we want YOU! →
CHARLES A SMITH COMMUNITY CENTER, 15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Township
12:00 pm - Bill Schmidt Was born in 1952 to become the Commander of the American Legion Lacey Post 517. →
15 E Lacey Rd, Lacey Township
12:00 pm - Ghost The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
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- The world has lost more than a music icon—we have lost a beautiful soul.
Dolly Parton touched millions of lives with her voice, her kindness, her generosity, and her unforgettable heart. Forever missed and loved. (Nextdoor Leisure Knoll) - Let the quiet of the night
Soothe your soul And bring you a peaceful rest. Volume up, tap (Nextdoor Leisure Knoll)
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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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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