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🌱 Patch AM: How magical is Manalapan’s Anne Ellen winter village this week?
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Morning Manalapan! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How magical is Manalapan’s Anne Ellen winter village this week?
- How did one Manalapan skater score all four overtime-winning goals?
- Could a teen shoveling your driveway leave you legally exposed?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Day Service at St. Thomas Lutheran Church and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 28.
- Saturday: A bit of rain and sleet, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Events Christmas Weekend (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Manalapan families can soak up holiday magic at The Village at Anne Ellen, a walkthrough light and story experience at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm running through December 30. The guide also highlights dozens of other Christmas light shows, festivals, and family attractions across New Jersey, many continuing into early January, giving you plenty of options for last‑minute seasonal outings close to home and around the state. 
• Manalapan defeats Old Bridge - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan hockey fans can celebrate a dramatic 4-3 overtime win over Old Bridge, powered entirely by four goals from standout John Honovic. The team rallied from a 3-1 deficit, with strong support from teammates and goalie Maya Sturm’s 27 saves to secure the comeback victory.
• If you hire someone to shovel snow and they get hurt, who's liable? (northjersey.com) — If you hire someone in Manalapan or anywhere in New Jersey to shovel snow and they get hurt, your liability depends on how involved you were and whether they’re a professional contractor. Local and statewide legal experts explain when homeowners are responsible, how insurance comes into play, and why using insured snow-removal services can better protect you.
📸 Around Manalapan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan
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★ Featured events ★
- EXIN Blockchain Essentials 1 Day Training in Lakewood, NJ
HQ Freehold, 4400 US-9 #1000, Freehold
9:00 am
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Christmas Day Service at St. Thomas Lutheran Church
St. Thomas Lutheran Church , 203 Taylors Mills Rd , Manalapan Township
10:30 am - YG Christmas Village Visit
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm , 114 Daum Rd , Manalapan Township
6:30 pm - Jimmy & Gene Duo
Mainbrook Tavern , 90 Wilson Ave , Manalapan Township
8:00 pm - 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
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Monday January 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JOIN ME XMAS DAY FOR LUNCH AT EMPIRE SZECHUAN MANALAPAN
Empire Szechuan , 184 US-9 N , Englishtown
1:00 pm - JOIN ME FOR XMAS LUNCH AT EMPIRE SZECHUAN MANALAPAN
Empire Szechuan , 184 US-9 N , Englishtown
1:00 pm - Winter Break Painting Camp (At both Freehold & Morganville)
Around the Corner Art Center , 290 Mounts Corner Dr , Freehold
10:00 am - U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
108 Rues Rd , Cream Ridge
5:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi guys,
Does anyone know a good contact for someone who paints kitchen cabinets? THANK YOU & HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ (Nextdoor Palomino - Seceretariat)
🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
- Tie Turns into a Loss for CBR with Last Second Goal by Freehold Borough (tapinto.net)
- Parolee From Marlboro Admits Having Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl (patch.com)
Marlboro
- Revzin leads Marlboro to shutout against No. 13 Toms River East - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com)
Colts Neck
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-- The Patch AM Team
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