🌱 Patch AM: Discover the Revolutionary War battlefield hiding in plain sight in Manalapan.

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In today's newsletter:

• Discover the Revolutionary War battlefield hiding in plain sight in Manalapan.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 22 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 41, low: 34.
• Monday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Battle of Monmouth. 1778. (blogfinger.net) — Monmouth Battlefield State Park, partly in Manalapan, is highlighted as the historic site of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth, with a visitor center at 16 Route 33 Business in town. The piece blends Revolutionary War history with a local photographer’s reflections on capturing the battlefield’s emotional atmosphere, encouraging residents to explore this nearby state park for picnicking, horseback riding, and quiet reflection.
   

📸 Around Manalapan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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Monday January 5

• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Long Branch (Home)
  Marlboro High School Gym-Main Marlboro High School Gym-Main
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Wall Township (Away)
  Wall Township High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV vs. Wall Township (Home)
  Howell High School Main Gym Howell High School Main Gym
  5:15 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Wall Township (Away)
  Wall Township High School
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Freshman (Time Changed) vs. Wall Township (Away)
  Wall Township High School
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
  108 Rues Rd , Cream Ridge
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• SEASONS GEEKINGS Theme Trivia | Dave & Buster's Freehold NJ 730p TUE 12/30
  Dave & Buster's Freehold , 3710 US-9 , Freehold
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• iPlay America! Get Inside The Fun! Weekly Promotions!
  iPlay America , 110 Schanck Rd , Freehold
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Wall Township (Away)
  Wall Township High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Long Branch (Home)
  Marlboro High School Gym-Main Marlboro High School Gym-Main
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Wall Township (Away)
  Wall Township High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV vs. Wall Township (Home)
  Howell High School Main Gym Howell High School Main Gym
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Garden State Animal Rescue Center to Offer Low-Cost Microchipping and Pet Resources at Super Pet Expo —Garden State Animal Rescue Center Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

• Has Von Maur Figured Out How Department Stores Should Work? (retailwire.com)

Marlboro

• Student Recognition Ceremony Held (jerseyshoreonline.com)

Lincroft

Ok Manalapan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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