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Montessori Grand Opening, American Legion Fundraiser, Monmouth County Fair

Check out what is going on in Manalapan and Englishtown this weekend.

Manalapan Montessori Academy Grand Opening

The Manalapan Montessori Academy is holding their grand opening on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. There will be carnival games and refreshments. You can also tour the new school and meet the staff. If you enroll in the month of July, you will receive a $300 discount. The Manalapan Montessori Academy is located at 100 Bridge Plaza Drive in the former Lakeview Child Center. For more information, call 732-536-8181. 

"Help a Rider" Fundraiser

The American Legion Post 434 is holding a barbecue fundraising benefit on Saturday, July 27 to support a local American Legion Rider injured in an April motorcycle accident. The money raised from this event will help pay for the medical expenses related to the accident. 

The event will be held at the American Legion Post 434, located at 11 Sanford Street in Manalapan. Dinner will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A chicken dinner platter will be $15 and a child’s hot dog or burger platter will be $5. Each meal includes sides, refreshments, and a dessert. There will also be a gift auction taking place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

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Monmouth County Fair

If you haven’t been able to get to the Monmouth County Fair, be sure to attend tonight, Saturday or Sunday. There is great food, all new rides, paragon jousting, motorcycle shows, racing pigs, sheep herding, a wildlife show, home and garden demonstrations, living history interactive displays and live music. 

The outdoor entertainment area will be full of pets on Saturday and antique cars on Sunday. For live music, the Amish Outlaws will be performing Friday night, Daddy Pop will be performing Saturday, and 1910 Fruit Gum Company will be performing on Sunday. For more information, click here

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