Five Things to Know Today: June 27, 2011

1. Beach Day: Today is the perfect day to fill up the cooler, pack the kids in the car, and head down the shore! Expect clear, mostly sunny skies and a high of 84, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low reaching 64. 

2. Give Blood: A is being held today at the Dunkin’ Donuts on 14 Wilson Ave. in Englishtown from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.  The blood drive is being hosted by Maya Ramachandran and Christina Chan which is being sponsored by the NY Blood Center. All volunteers and donors will receive one and a half hours of community service credit, as well as free coffee and two donuts. Additionally, all donors will receive an autograph from the Iconic Boyz and get a chance to meet the dance crew who may stop by during the event!

3. Fore!: Hit the links at the at the . A continental breakfast will be offered, the game begins at 8:30 a.m. and an awards luncheon will follow. The cost to play 18 holes is $150.  

4. Back to School: Even though the summer heat is here and the kids are home, the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education is still working. The BOE meets tonight at 7 p.m. with the public portion opening at 8 p.m. Tonight, the BOE will be meeting at Colts Neck High School, located at 59 Five Points Road in Colts Neck. For tonight’s agenda click here ; for attachments to the agenda click here. 

5. Return of the Editor: After a two week vacation to Europe, I am very happy to be back in Manalapan and serving all of you! I definitely want to create a closer relationship with the readers of Manalapan Patch so please contact me with upcoming events, tips, suggestions, comments and more. I want to know what you want to know, because I want to give it to you! Please e-mail me at katrina.rossos@patch.com.