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π± Patch AM: Manchester Township Democratic Club to Meet October 17 and 11 more events
Make time for Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027 on the Manchester Patch calendar

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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- 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.
📸 Around Manchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
- Understanding Changes in Medicare in 2027 →
2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Regional Day School Back to School Night
Manchester Township School District, 890 Toms River Rd, Jackson Township
6:00 pm - 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
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Borough Council Regular Meeting →
Municipal Complex - Meeting Room, Beachwood
6:00 pm - Township Committee Meeting →
121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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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: "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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