5 Things to Know Today in Manalapan: Dec. 20, 2012

1. Clouds, Chance of Showers: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature around 49. There is a 30 percent chance of rainfall after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, there will be an 80 percent chance of rain and the low will drop to about 38.
 

2. Government:

• The Manalapan Township Zoning Board is meeting within the courtroom of the Manalapan Township Municipal Building tonight at 8 p.m. For tonight’s agenda, click here.

3. Manalapan High School Sports:

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• Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 4 p.m.
• Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 4 p.m.
• Boys JV Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 5:30 p.m.

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• Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 4 p.m.
• Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 4 p.m.
• Girls JV Basketball vs. Middletown High School North at 5:30 p.m.

4. Creative Writers Group: Want to be inspired? Award-winning creatives are meeting at the Monmouth County Library tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss their current works and offer tips to writers on how to get published.

5. Teacher of the Year Nominations: Manalapan High School staff, students, and parents are all eligible to nominate a Manalapan High School teacher for Teacher of the Year. Nominations must be completed by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10. To fill out the nomination form, click here.