5 Things to Know Today in Manalapan: Jan. 14, 2013

1. Rainy: The National Weather Service is calling for a 60 percent chance of rain which will likely fall after 1 p.m. today. Otherwise, today will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature reaching around 59 degrees. The low temperature will drop to about 35 and the chance of rain continues.

 

2. Flu Epidemic: Influenza has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Besides thoroughly washing your hands and staying home when you’re not feeling well - get a flu shot to help prevent yourself from catching the virus. Here are some places in Manalapan and Englishtown where you can get a flu shot.

 

3. Manalapan High School Sports:
 

Home

• Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling vs. Howell High School at 3:30 p.m.
• Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Colts Neck High School at 4 p.m.
• Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Colts Neck High School at 4 p.m.

Away

• Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Colts Neck High School at 4 p.m.
• Boys JV Basketball vs. Colts Neck High School at 5:15 p.m.
• Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Colts Neck High School at 6:30 p.m.

4. Craft for Kids: Bring your child, in Kindergarten and higher, to the Monmouth County Library at 4:15 P.M. today to enjoy a Hidden Drawings Craft.

 

5. Run to Restore the Shore: The Road runners Club of America, New Jersey chapter, has announced that it will be holding a nine race running series entitled “Run to Restore the Shore”. Every race selected will donate money to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. For more information on the event, click here.