# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION

Theme: “Lessons From Long Ears — Second Chances, Courage & Companionship”

This January we celebrate the incredible wisdom of donkeys through five books — one for younger readers, one for middle readers, and four adult options so participants can choose the story that speaks to them.

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? ADULT BOOK OPTIONS (Pick One!)

1️⃣ Running With Sherman

Christopher McDougall
A neglected donkey transforms an entire community as he trains for a burro race. Heartwarming, funny, inspiring.

2️⃣ Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Second Chances

Rachel Anne Ridge
A true story of a stray donkey who becomes a spiritual teacher and beloved family companion.

3️⃣ Saving Simon

Jon Katz
A deeply emotional rescue memoir that explores forgiveness, healing, and the bond between humans and long-ears.

4️⃣ The Wisdom of Donkeys

Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
A gentle, reflective journey through France with a humble donkey and the life lessons discovered along the way.

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? MIDDLE-READER BOOK

⭐ The Donkey of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I

Mark Greenwood & Frané Lessac
A real-life heroic partnership between a medic and his donkey as they save wounded soldiers.
Perfect for grades 4–7 — powerful, inspiring, memorable.

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? YOUNG-READER BOOK

⭐ Radar’s Big Adventure: The Story of a Real-Life One-Year-Old Donkey and His Extra Special Friends

Anna R. Matsumoto
A sweet, joyful tale perfect for younger kids and animal lovers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monmouth/manes-and-mugs-january-edition/200029253159410
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Monmouth
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 185 Academy Rd, East Monmouth, ME
- **lat**: 44.25695
- **long**: -70.038
- **full address**: 185 Academy Rd, East Monmouth, ME, 185 Academy Rd, Monmouth, ME 04259-7037, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION being held?
  - **A:** ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 185 Academy Rd, East Monmouth, ME, 185 Academy Rd, Monmouth, ME 04259-7037, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION?
  - **A:** ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION is organized by Blazing Star Stables.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Monmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ?☕ MANES & MUGS – JANUARY EDITION sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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