🌱 Patch AM: Greek Restaurant Gets 'Best Of 2025' Nomination

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In today's newsletter:

• Manalapan favorite Anemos Greek Cuisine earns Best of 2025 nod

Also on today's calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 59 and low of 26 degrees.
• Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 48 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greek Restaurant Gets 'Best Of 2025' Nomination (patch.com) — Manalapan residents are celebrating Anemos Greek Cuisine, nominated in Patch’s Best of 2025 series for its standout food, ambiance and beloved owner, Bessie. The feature invites locals to share their own favorite Manalapan people, places and businesses that brightened 2025 for possible recognition.
   

📸 Around Manalapan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
  Barnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35, Eatontown
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Alpaca OPEN Farm and Big End of Season Sale
  Cedar Lane Alpacas, 67 Victory Rd., Howell, NJ 07731,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Swingin' the Season
  125 Symmes Dr , Manalapan Township
  2:00 pm
• Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. Red Bank Regional (Home)
  Howell Ice Rink
  6:45 pm

Saturday December 20

• Mike Cannon
  Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club , 518 Arnold Ave , Point Pleasant Beach
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Last Minute Christmas Shopping at Cedar Lane Alpacas
  CEDAR LANE ALPACAS, 67 Victory Rd, Howell Township, NJ, 07731
  11:00 am
• Cross of Glory's 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Sing Event on Dec 21st!
  Cross of Glory Lutheran Church , 95 Cambridge Dr , Aberdeen Township
  5:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Basketball: Girls Freshman vs. Middletown H.S. South (Home)
  Manalapan High School Gym - Rubber Manalapan High School Gym - Rubber
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Red Bank Regional (Home)
  Marlboro High School Gym-Main Marlboro High School Gym-Main
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Headquarters, Manalapan Movie Matinee
  125 Symmes Dr , Manalapan Township
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at St Thomas Lutheran Church
  203 Taylors Mills Rd , Manalapan Township
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day Service at St. Thomas Lutheran Church
  St. Thomas Lutheran Church , 203 Taylors Mills Rd , Manalapan Township
  10:30 am

📣 Manalapan Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

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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

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