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In today's newsletter:

• Which Manalapan-linked trotter just captured New Jersey’s top honor?

Also on today's calendar: Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy with morning flurries, with a high of 33 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Brisk and cold with some sun, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
• Saturday: Cold with partial sunshine, with a high of 33 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SBOANJ announces 2025 Horse and Breeder of the Year (ustrottingnews.com) — Manalapan is the dateline for big news in New Jersey harness racing, as Yo Tillie is named 2025 New Jersey Horse of the Year and Fair Winds Farm earns Breeder of the Year honors. The story highlights their standout seasons, major stakes wins, and long‑running contributions to the state’s Standardbred industry.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 2

• Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online)
  Online,
  2:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More!
  82 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 2

• Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. Freehold Boro High School (Home)
  Howell Ice Rink
  6:45 pm
• Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. TBA (Home)
  Jersey Shore Arena (Wall Sports Arena)
  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: 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

Tuesday January 6

• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Freehold Township H.S. (Away)
  Freehold Township High School
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. Freehold Boro High School (Home)
  Howell Ice Rink
  6:45 pm
• Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. TBA (Home)
  Jersey Shore Arena (Wall Sports Arena)
  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

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

• Chargers Boys Varsity Basketball Falls to Holmdel in Holiday Tournament (tapinto.net)
• Multiple NJ Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com)

Marlboro

• Piscataway Chiefs Girls Basketball Bounces Back at Holmdel Holiday Showcase (tapinto.net)

Middletown

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 just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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