Five Things to Know Today: August 4, 2011

1. Possible morning showers: According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of isolated rain showers before noon today. Otherwise, the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 80. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy and temperatures drop to around 63.

2. Government:

• The Mayor’s Special Needs Council of Manalapan meets tonight in room 216 of the at 7 p.m. 
• The Manalapan Township Zoning Board meets tonight in the courtroom of the at 8 p.m.

3. Observing Exoplanets: Head on over to the tonight from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Clampin of the Goddard Space Flight Center NASA speak about (planets outside of our solar system). 

4. Missing Girl: Howell Police are who went missing on July 31; her name is Angelina Failla. Failla left home after an argument with her mother and stepfather supposedly in a 2010 black Ford Fusion. She is friends with some residents of Manalapan Township. Failla is 5’5” and around 140 pounds. If you, or anyone you know, has information on Failla’s location please call the Howell Township Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-938-4111 or the investigating officer Det. Scott Revilak at 732-938-4575 ext. 2876.

5. Furry Friends: Thinking of adopting a loving ball of fur? Adopt from the Monmouth County SPCA at 260 Wall St. in Eatontown and help them win $100,000 for their shelter! The MCSPCA is participating in the , a three month long contest which honors the organization with the most adoptions out of 50 participating shelters.