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Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.
-Ovid, poet

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Happy belated 4th of July!! Hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th! Seems summer is in full swing at the Jersey Shore. There is plenty to do if you are looking for something. If you would rather be more mellow there is plenty of that too! I recently was kidnapped by my husband Rich and finally got to attend something I have been meaning to get to The Festival of the Atlantic with Father Alphonse on the Point Pleasant beach (the inlet to be exact). If you haven't had the chance to get there then set aside a Wednesday evening and GO!! We got there early to eat the Boardwalk fare and play some games before the concert started at 7:30. Be warned it does get crowded and you bring your own seating but it is wonderful... We happen to be there the night of July 2nd and so were treated to the Independence Day Concert. Let's just say it made me feel proud to be an American and I hummed those tunes all weekend long. The performances are each Wednesday from 7:30 to roughly 9:30 with a 15 minute intermission. Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks and friends... It's free but donations are happily accepted and it is a wonderful way to get through a hot summer week. For weather cancellation call 732-892-7702. Just be sure to get out there and enjoy SOMETHING and take advantage of this great season while it is here...
I love to hear from readers to let me know what's going on and what was worthwhile... Until July 21st, stay cool and mellow...
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
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July 8 - The 8th Annual Howard Rowland Memorial Lifeguard Tournament will be held at 6 pm on the 10th Avenue beach. Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, Seven Presidents’ Park and Spring Lake have been invited to participate. The events will consist of rowing, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. All life guarding skills will be represented. Come on down and root for your town's lifeguards. This year's tournament is dedicated to Mike O’Donnell, a long time Belmar resident. His brother and son were lifeguards on Belmar's beaches for many years.

July 9 - Visitors to Belmar can once again plan to be an active participant or spectator at the sixteenth annual Sand Castle Contest. This event will take place at the 18th Avenue Beach. Registration & sandcastle building starts at 8 am. Judging will be from 12 to 1 pm. The event is free to all participants. There are children's age group divisions, and a 16 and over group. Prizes will be awarded in both the most elaborate and most creative categories. Professional Sand Castle builder Chuck Feld will be in attendance. With over 3000 participants
last year, you will certainly not want to miss this event. For further information call 732-863-1900 (ext-101) or go to www.njsandcastle.com.

July 9 - Enjoy a free beach concert featuring The Cherubs at Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook at Beach Area E on Route 36. The concert starts at 6 pm. Call (732) 872-5970 or go to www.nps.gov/gate

July 10 - New Jersey State Rowing Championships will take place starting at Beaton Boat Yard in Mantoloking. It is open to skilled oarsmen and oarswomen. Start time is 9 am with a registration time of 7:30 am to 8:45 am. The entry fee is $25 (pre-registration) and $35 that day. For details go to www.vikingpromotions.com or call 732-237-0576

July 10 - Mission Dance will be part of the Summer concert series presented by the Freehold Center Partnership to be held at the Hall of Records parking lot located on Main Street, Freehold. The music starts at 7:30 pm. Call (732) 462-3584 or go to www.freeholdcenter.com

July 10 - Jersey Shore Running Club Summer Series at the Wall Municipal Complex in Wall, NJ. Start time is 7 pm. Call 732-542-6090.

July 10 thru 20 - Jitney will be presented by the Dunbar Repertory Company at the Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. Showtime is 8 pm. Call (732) 528-9211 or go to www.algonquinarts.com

July 10 - Starting tonight and continuing every Thursday evening in July you can enjoy Comcast Jazz in the Park, a program of cool, live music for a summer's evening. The music starts at 7 pm and will be held at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank. Call (732) 842-4244

July 12 - A great Jersey shore summer tradition continues with the 27th Annual Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run presented by the Belmar Improvement Fund, in collaboration with the Jersey Shore Running Club. This race is one of the premier racing events at the Jersey shore. Along with the Five Mile event, there is a Fitness Walk and Kids Races scheduled for Friday night, July 11th, both of which have become more and more popular over the last several years. For race information: visit www.belmar5.com, or call 732 571 2162.

July 12 - Allaire Village Summer Crafters' Market will be held from 10 am to 4 pm at Historic Allaire Village located on Allaire Road (Route 524) in Wall. The rain date is July 13. Call (732) 919-3500 or go to www.allairevillage.org

July 12 - Harry James Orchestra presents Hits of the Big Band Era at the Ocean Grove Great Auditorium located on Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove. The show starts at 8 pm. Call (732) 988-0645 or go to www.oceangrove.org/saturdaynights.htm

July 12 - La Traviata will be presented by the Metro Lyric Opera at 8:15 pm at the Paramount Theatre located at 1300 Ocean Ave. in Asbury Park. Call (732) 531-2378 or go to www.metrolyricopera.org

July 13 - Summer X-Games Demonstration with Professional inline skaters and freestyle bicyclist demonstrations along with music and racing will run from 12 noon until 3:30 pm at Monmouth Park Racetrack located at Route 36 & Oceanport Ave., Oceanport. Call (732) 222-5100 or go to www.MonmouthPark.com

July 13 - Sweet Adelines Concert will be held at Mini Park Stage on American Legion Drive overlooking Keyport Harbor in Keyport. It will start at 7 pm. Call (732) 946-2711 or go to www.keyportonline.com

July 17 - Party Dolls will take the stage as part of the Summer concert series presented by the Freehold Center Partnership to be held at the Hall of Records parking lot located on Main Street, Freehold. The music starts at 7:30 pm. Call (732) 462-3584 or go to www.freeholdcenter.com

July 17 - Enjoy Cruise Night in Belmar from 5 pm to 10 pm on the Belmar Beachfront. Call (732) 681-3700 or go to www.belmar.com

July 17 to 19 - Ladies Auxiliary of Auditorium Ushers Annual Book Sale featuring bestsellers, collectibles, CD's, casettes & videos. It is held at the Ocean Grove Auditorium Pavillion located on Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove. Call (732) 775-0035 or go to www.oceangrove.org. Times are 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm

July 18 - The 35th Annual House Tour in Ocean Grove which is sponsored by the Ocean Grove Historical Society will run from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call (732) 774-1869 or go to www.oceangrovehistory.org

July 19 - United States Scooter Racing League will be at Convention Hall located at 1300 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park. Call (732) 639-3728 or go to www.asburyparkconventionhall.com

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Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce is have an EXPO at the Blue Claws Park on Thursday July 10th between 5 and 7:30 PM

Businesses looking to meet other business people willing to help grow your business call Richard at 732-988-4044. Please serious inquiries only!

Nicotine Anonymous Support Group meets Thursday nights at 8 pm in the Belmar Presbyterian Church on E Street. Contact person Sheila K. at 732-280-9895

THE MOURNING AFTER, a professionally led bereavement counseling group meets weekly at Center Playhouse, 35 South Street, Freehold on Fridays 11:30 to 1:00 PM. Family members and victims of the recent terrorist attack in NYC are welcome to attend. Freehold Community Counseling Service and Contemporary Counseling Center of Marlboro cosponsor the group. There is no charge to attend. For further information call Bernice or Bob at 732-577-1076.

Remember to send in your submissions to JerseyShore@lonekeep.com and to let us know what you want to see.

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From Local Readers
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From: jimfp2001@yahoo.com
Come meet businesses wanting to help you grow! Every Thursday morning 7:00am at the Berkeley Carteret in Asbury Park! For more information contact Jim Payne of the membership committee at (732)578-9870 ext. 218.

From: steinhilber@lonekeep.com
Our Toastmasters group is looking for new members. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thurdays of each month.

From: drross@onsitenj.com
Health Tip from Dr. Ross
Give It a Rinse
Rinsing food from cans may help control one of the risk factors for stomach cancer. Research suggests that a diet high in sodium may be a risk factor for stomach cancer. Many canned foods, such as beans, vegetables, and tuna, contain ample amounts of salt. Rinsing the foods will help cut your sodium intake. Also, look for low-sodium varieties of your favorite canned or prepackaged foods.
Dr. Ross A. Coomber, DC, CCSP, Ocean Grove Family Chiropractic

From: mj@lonekeep.com
New Historical Miniature Campaign starting up using Terry Gore's Medieval Warfare rules. Anyone interested please email MJ.

From: Richard.Kirk2@us.army.mil
Magic the Gathering Tournaments at Shore Area players homes every other Monday. Anyone interested email me for time and place.

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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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New Jersey State Aquarium
   http://www.njaquarium.org/

Monmouth County Arts Council
   http://www.monmouthartscouncil.org/

Monmouth County Audubon Society
   http://www.monmouthaudubon.org/

Belmar Chamber of Commerce
   http://www.belmarchamber.com/

Belmar Hook & Ladder
   http://www.belmarhl.com/

Belmar Presbyterian Church
   http://www.belmarpresbyterian.org/

Asbury Park
   http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/

Spring Lake
   http://www.springlake.org/

South Belmar
   http://www.southbelmar.com/

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