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5 Things to Know Today in Manalapan: Aug. 21, 2012
A compilation of the need to know info and events going on in, and around, Manalapan Township and the Borough of Englishtown.
1. Sunny and Warm: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 82, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with some light wind. The low temperature tonight will dip to about 62.
2. New Release Tuesday: The is playing two showings of “The Hunger Games” today for New Release Tuesday! Based on the best-selling book by Suzanne Collins, the film follows Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) as she fights to the death to earn food for her district in future North America. The movie will be played at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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3. Back to School: Patch Blogger Dan McCarey offers some terrific safety tips for children heading back to school. McCarey, a personal injury lawyer, has dealt with a lot of dangerous situations and gives a fully vetted list of do’s and don’ts for back to school!
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4. National Senior Citizen’s Day: President Ronald Reagan created National Senior Citizens Day while he was in office in 1988. The national holiday recognizes and pays tribute to senior citizens across the country. So, if you haven’t called your grandparents lately, pick up the phone and wish them a happy National Senior Citizens Day! Or, just tell them you love them.
5. Storytime and Crafts: “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin will be the storytime title of the day at the Freehold Barnes & Noble at 11 a.m.
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