Elementary Schools Having Fun The Last Week Of School

nitions, and time spent together!

The halls of Whiting smelled delicious thanks to Heavenly Eats Catering who provided a beautiful breakfast spread to the students, staff, and families courtesy of the MTEA.

Congratulations to the Whiting Elementary School’s 5th Grade class on their graduation breakfast celebration day!

Students at Manchester Township Elementary School were excited about the end-ofyear celebration at their school, as well! The student body started celebrations by coming together to congratulate Custodian Alan Layton on his retirement. Students lined the outside of the school to surprise Al with cheers of appreciation.

The whole student body was then treated to the Kona Ice Truck as another fun way to come together and celebrate the end of the school year.

MANCHESTER – On the eve of the last day of the 2022-23 school year, schools across the district are wrapping up with celebrations of achievement, retirement, and more!

The Whiting Elementary School’s 5thgrade class celebrated their graduation from elementary school with an annual breakfast. The families and staff joined in celebrating the 5th-grade class through awards, recog-

On the heels of their school field day, Ridgeway Elementary School students were treated with a special gift to prepare for summer break! Manchester’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) donated tables upon tables of new books so that every student could choose a new book to enjoy reading over the summer break.

Thank you to the PTO for all they do to help support our schools and students!

Crestwood Village Six Movie Night

WHITING – On July 14, “Where the Crawdads Sing” will be shown. This romantic drama is a coming-of-age murder mystery of a young girl raised in the marshlands of North Carolina in the 1950s who becomes the prime suspect in the death of a well-to-do young man from a nearby town. The movie was adapted from the best-selling novel by Delia Owens.

The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 5 minutes. Movie and Extra Bonus Features shown immediately after it are both shown closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy light refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/Manchester off of Route 530. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, please do not block others’ views.

All are welcome for the cost of $3 which includes some light refreshments. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.

Concert Fest 2023

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township and The Recreation Department proudly present “Concert Fest 2023” at Harry Wright Lake, Whiting.

July 12

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Julian & Dominique”

7:30 p.m. - “Stoneflower” Santana Tribute Band

July

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Jukebox Legends”

7:30 p.m. - “KBrown Express”

August 23

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Rock N’ Rhythm”

7:30 p.m. - “British Invasion Years”

Listen to WJRZ for concert updates. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshment and food vendors will be available.

For details contact Manchester Township Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102 or visit the website at manchestertwp.com.