5 Things to Know Today in Manalapan: Oct. 16, 2012

1. Sunny Day: Today will be sunny with a high temperature around 64, according to the National Weather Service. Winds may reach up to 16 MPH. Tonight will be clear and the low will dip to about 41.

 

2. Government:

• The Manalapan Township Committee Candidates for this year’s election will be debating tonight at 7:30 p.m. Incumbent Ryan Green (R) will be debating with challenger Seth Ptasawiecz (D) in the courtroom of the Manalapan Township Municipal Building. Doors open at 7 p.m.; seats are on a first come, first served basis.

3. Manalapan High School Sports:
 

Home
No home games are scheduled for today.

Away

• Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Middletown High School South at 3:45 p.m.
• Girls Varsity Gymnastics vs. Ocean Township High School at 4 p.m.

4. Moonrise Kingdom: The Monmouth County Library will be showing Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom today at 2 p.m. as a part of their “A Toast to Family and Friends” film series. Starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murrya and Frances McDormand, Moonrise Kingdom follows the story of two twelve-year-old who fall in love.

 

5. Rush Holt Thank You Party: Former Manalapan Mayor Michelle Roth is holding a Thank You Party for Congressman Rush Holt at her home on 5 Glenwood Court in Manalapan tonight. Democrats from around Monmouth County are gathering to say thank you to Holt for serving for the pat 16 years. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $50.