2023-2024 Orientations & Back To School Nights

MANCHESTER – Below, you will find dates and flyers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school orientations in August, as well as the Back to School Night dates and times in September and October for each school.

Orientations:

August 15: Manchester Township Middle School – 6 th grade orientation

9 a.m.

August 22: Manchester Township Elementary School – Pre-k 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

August 22: Manchester Township High School – time TBD

August 23: Whiting Elementary –Pre-K 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

August 24: Ridgeway Elementary –Pre-K 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

N/A: Regional Day School – individual tours as needed.

Back to School Nights:

September 14: Ridgeway Elementary at 6:30 p.m.

September 21: Manchester Township Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.

September 26: Manchester Township Middle School at 6:30 p.m.

September 28: Manchester Township High School at 6:30 p.m.

October 5: Whiting Elementary at 6:30 p.m.

October 12: Regional Day School at 6:30 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Annual Dignified Junque Flea Market

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Annual Dignified Junque Flea Market is coming on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come and join to buy housewares, clothes, books and more, baked goods, toys, furniture, mechanical and electric, frames, toys, boutique and more. Come and see! Call the church office from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for more details.

Free Movie Night At Evangelical Church

WHITING – Free admission for movie on August 12 at 2 p.m. – “Priceless.” A movie inspired by true stories. Desperate and at crossroads, James agrees to drive a box truck on a shady, one-time trip for cash, no questions asked. But when he discovers what he is delivering is actually a who,

James is compelled to help two frightened sisters who are unaware of the danger that awaits them. A tale of love, strength and redemption.

Showing at Christ Evangelical Church 300 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial Garden For Pets

WHITING – Memorial Garden for Pets is now available for the cremains of your beloved pets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church,

180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the Church Office at 732-350-2121 on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for details.

Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips for 2023:

August 10 - Trip to Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/NJ State Fair: Price $50. This is Senior Day at the Fair. This fair is one of the biggest in the State of NJ. There are all kinds of animals to look at and watch, special music and events specific for seniors as well as horse show events, many crafters and vendors and every imaginable food item. There are inside displays as well as areas to sit and rest. If you are from the Sussex County area, this may be your opportunity to meet up with a friend at the fair. Trip includes roundtrip transportation, admission ticket and bus driver gratuity. Trip is rain or shine so dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. t’s not too late - There are still seats available for this trip.

September 26 - Peddler’s Village and Lunch: Price $88. Trip includes lunch at Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping and or sightseeing at Peddler’s Village for 1 ½ hours. Lunch will be served buffet style with salad, herb roasted salmon, parmesan crusted chicken and sirloin strip steak, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea, and iced tea. Trip includes round-trip transportation, lunch and bus driver gratuity. Gather at Unity Hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. Call to reserve your tickets now.

Looking Ahead To 2024 - In September we will be announcing the details for two exciting trips to Lancaster, PA. The fi rst one will be on April 30, 2024, to Shady Maple for lunch and shopping and also to make three other stops for snacks, shopping or just exploring. The second trip will be on September 17, 2024, to Sight and Sound to see the new show for next year which will be “Daniel.” Both trips have sold out in the past so don’t be disappointed. Reserve your seat for either trip beginning in September, 2023. Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

Crestwood Village 7 Farmers Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 7 in Whiting has changed the day of their weekly Farmers Market to every Tuesday. Held at the clubhouse parking lot, 1 Falmouth Avenue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They welcome anyone selling homemade or homegrown food products. This is a service to the local communities, so all vendors spaces are free. Call Barbara at 732-715-0813 to reserve space.

Manchester Recreation Farmers’ Market

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation

Farmers’ Market has opened for the season! The market will be held at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive, Thursdays until August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Manchester Recreation ay 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or email recreation@manchestertwp.com.

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