Five Things to Know Today: August 23, 2011

1. High in the 70s? Summer's Dwindling: Today will be mostly sunny, according to the National Weather Service, but the high temperature will only hit as high as 78 degrees today. Tonight, skies remain clear and temperatures plummet to a chilly 58.
 

2. Government:

• The Board of Health meets in room 216 of the tonight at 6 p.m.

3. Welcome Back to Manalapan High School!: Prinicpal Jeff Simon has compiled a letter welcoming new freshman and returning students back to Manalpan High School for the 2011-2012 school year. Simon reiterates the school’s mission statement and goals in the letter, as well as general information about bus passes, student attendance, ID cards, backpacks, dress code, student drop-off, early dismissal, the school’s cell phone policy, and first day information. To read Simon’s letter, click here. 

4. Manalapan Resident Plays Before Real Diamond: Ben Weiner will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24 before , the premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band, performs at 8 p.m. Learn about Weiner’s acoustic stylings and musical history .

5. Make-up Lesson: With Fall just around the corner, it’s time to stock up on some new fall make-up colors. Learn the best make-up tips and tricks at tonight at 7 p.m.