MTES Celebrates Purple Up! Day

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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

MANCHESTER – During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day recognizes some of the military’s most unsung heroes, the military children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other. Schools across the Manchester Township School District are wearing purple for our military children.

Candy Bar Bingo

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township PTA Presents Candy Bar Bingo on May 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Manchester Middle School.

All Manchester families and community members are invited to join for an evening of fun where everyone is a winner!

This is a free event open to all of Man- chester Township. All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a nut free selection of candies to choose from. (However, parents are responsible for checking snack ingredients for their children)

Questions? Interested in Volunteering or Donating towards event? Email: president@manchesterpta.org.

Friends Of Manchester Branch Library To Host Informational Program

MANCHESTER – On May 20 at 11 a.m., the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library’s Board members will share information with the public about their organization.

Learn how the Friends support the Manchester Branch Library and fi nd out how you can join them. Immediately following, a library staff member will lecture on the history of Manchester Township. It will explore the interesting history of Manchester, Lakehurst and Whiting. All are welcome to attend. Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732657-7600 to register.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

St. Stephen’s Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will have a brand-new Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular, to be held on June 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The event will feature DJ Louie Sauchelli, and they’ll have a luncheon as well as a Treasure Auction! There is no charge for the event; however, a free will offering will be available for donations. The Dance

Spectacular is open to the public, and they invite the surrounding communities to join! New families are invited to attend their 10 a.m. service prior to the event.

For further information, call Bill Bodine, Dance Spectacular Team Chairman at 848-210-4206, or contact Greg at St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121 to register.

AARP Safe Driving Class

WHITING – AARP Safe Driving Class on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a snack.

If you are an AARP member it is $20, if not $25. Your insurance company may give you a discount.

Contact Stefanie from St. Stephen’s Whiting at 732-350-2904 to be included in the class.