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Quote of the Issue:

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical
    substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.
                                                        -Carl Jung,psychiatrist (1875-1961)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Okay, how is everyone holding up with this frigid weather? Hope you are all remembering to cover the extremeties and drink your fluids preferably warm ones! The other way to keep warm is to do some fun things and laugh through this cold weather we are having! Take in a show, enjoy a concert or treat yourself to some chocolate (Chocolate Lovers Weekend is this weekend in Ocean Grove!) Whatever you choose bring along your sweetheart or someone you care about since it is close to Valentine's Day! Be sure to check out some of our sponsors for great gift ideas for your someone special!!
Please feel free to email me and let me know if you particularly enjoyed something or know of an upcoming event to be included.
Until February 16th, share a smile and show someone you love you care!!
Karen

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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Thank you to all who responded to my recent survey concerning publishing weekly. Based on the feedback I received we have chosen to continue publishing twice a month but in the summer months of June, July and August we will publish weekly. Once again thank you to all who responded.
Regards, Karen J, Editor

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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February 3 -  8:00 PM Dr. Leila Grayson, Cosmetic Laser Surgeon. Dr. Leila will answer your questions on Dermabrasion, Tummy Tucks, Collagen, Cosmetic Surgery, etc. Please call Ladies Workout Express, Matawan at 732-566-6226.

February 4 through the 27 - Alan Leckner will have an exhibit of his nature photographs on display at the West Long Branch Public Library. The exhibit is titled "Sandy Hook and Birds of the Jersey Shore." Call 732-222-5993 for more info.

February 5 - Women of Witness: Women in the Gospel of John will be presented at 7 pm at the Arts and Science Building in the Little Theatre on the campus of Georgian Court College in Lakewood. It will be presented by Sister Judith Schubert, RSM, Ph.D. Graduate Professor of Theology. For detail call 732-364-2200 x263. It is open to the public at no charge but reservations required for space. Check out the website at www.georgian.edu

February 5 - Join in the discussion and signing at The Romance Readers group at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold. Donna Fletcher will be on hand to celebrate Valentine's Day with the Romance Readers! Indulge in a piece of chocolate, sip a glass of sparkling cider and meet the author who will be introducing her newest paranormal romance, Remember the Magic, the story of 600-year-old immortal witch Sydney Wyrrd, who gets a second chance at love in 16th-century Scotland. Call (732) 409-2929 for details

February 6 - Charley's Aunt will be presented at 7 pm. The show benefits the Saturday Soup anti-hunger program of Asbury Park and will be staged at the Spring Lake Theatre located at Third & Madison Avenue in Spring Lake. Call (732) 681-0531 or go to www.springlaketheatre.org

February 6 to 8 - The Second All You Need is Love Fest which is a Beatles weekend that will benefit Jersey Jams Fund (www.jerseyjamsfund.org ), a United Way music education program for New Jersey children. Each show will feature music industry and collectible raffle prizes. Sunday show will feature free music and arts mentorship for children. The schedule is as follows: Friday at 8 pm The Marbles, Kiss the Planet Blue, Bongo Jones, plus special guests at Broadway Central Cafe, 114 South Broadway, South Amboy. 21 and up. $10. (732) 721-2059, www.bccafe.org. On Saturday at 8 pm Spiraling, Cleverhans, Dibs, Tommy Strazza, Akasa and special guests perform at Court Tavern, 124 Church St., New Brunswick. 21 and up. $10. (732) 545-7265, www.courttavern.net and on Sunday from 3 pm to 8:30 pm Val Emmich, Mary Ann Farley, Kathy Phillips, Mr. Neutron, Primitive Soul perform at Maxwell's, 1039 Washington St., Hoboken. All ages. $10 but free for children 16 and under. This will include a raffle for a child to win the Love Me Do harmonica package of a free lesson, a Hohner harmonica, a lesson book and a Children's Beatles Singalong with the performers. Other music and arts education opportunities also will be available to kids. (201) 653-1703, www.maxwellsnj.com Each show will feature an allstar Beatles Jam with special guests. Come and join in the fun! Email jerseyjams01@aol.com for more info.

February 7 - Bracko, The Frog Prince will be presented by NENA Productions at 10 am and again at 12 noon at the Jersey Shore Arts Center located at Main Avenue & Main Street in Ocean Grove. Call (732) 502-0050

February 7 - Civil War Re-enactment with William B. Styple, author of Little Bugler: The True Story of a Twelve-Year-Old Boy in the Civil War will be held at 10 am and 2 pm at the Howell Branch of the Monmouth County Library

February 7 - A Philadelphia pastor preparing a pasta recipe so decadent it seems almost sinful will be among the highlights at the Manchester Inn's fourth annual Chocolate Lovers Weekend from 11 am to 4 pm at 25 Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove. The Manchester is among several inns that will be open for touring during the Victorian Inn-side Open House hosted by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free, and at the Manchester's Secret Garden restaurant, visitors will be able to make their own chocolate lollipops, peanut butter cups, angels, coconut and caramel candies, using milk, dark, white and red chocolates. There will be fresh fruit for dipping in chocolate fondues, and for the adventurous, fresh chocolate-dipped pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies and mini s'mores. For those with a craving for something less sweet, the Manchester's chef will be preparing several aromatic (but non-chocolate) soups and the inn's popular winter drink staple, a hot spiced cranberry punch. For more information on Chocolate Lovers Weekend, call the Manchester Inn at 732-775-0616.

February 7 - Chocolate Lovers' Dance at 7 pm and sponsored by Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. There will be a gourmet dinner, a chocolate dessert bar and of course dancing. It will be held at the Sheraton Hotel located on Route 35 in Eatontown. Call (732) 774-1391 or go to www.oceangrovenj.com

February 7 - Temple Beth El in Ocean will host a Jewish Singles 40+ Dinner/game night beginning at 8 pm. The cost is $18 a person. For reservations or information contact Janis at (732) 222-2737 or Maxine at (732) 279-0781. You need to RSVP by Feb. 4

February 10 - Take your favorite kid to a Strawberry Shortcake Valentine's Day Celebration at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold beginning at 7 pm. Celebrate Valentine's Day in delightfully delicious Strawberryland! Festivities include Strawberry Shortcake stories and activities. You're sure to have a berry good time! Call (732) 409-2929 for details

February 10 - Fiction Lovers Book Group at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold meets at 7:30 pm. This month's novel is Louise Murphy's darkly enchanting novel, The True Story of Hansel and Gretel. It is a retelling of the classic fairytale but it takes place in 1943 Poland and follows the fortunes of two young Jewish children who are adopted and protected from the Nazis by a witch-like woman named Magda. Call (732) 409-2929 for details

February 11 - Booklovers, Jr Book Group meets at 7 pm at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold. It is open to ages 8 to 12. Join the group and find out how much fun reading can be! Tonight we'll be discussing Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. It's the story of a 12-year-old boy who is left alone to guard his family's wilderness home in 18th-century Maine. Call (732) 409-2929 for details

February 12 - February is Black History Month, a time we celebrate the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans. Join the folks at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 7 pm for a celebration featuring The Second Baptist Church Gospel Choir of Freehold, The Victory in Praise Dance Ministry, The New Jersey Orators, Freehold Chapter and The Dunbar Repertory Company, performing excerpts from the play, Having Our Say. Call (732) 409-2929 for details

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February 13 - Jazz For Kids is an introduction to jazz composition & improvisation. It will be held at 10:30 am at the Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211 or go to www.algonquinarts.com

February 13 to 22 - Love Letters will be presented at 8 pm at the Jersey Shore Arts Center located at Main Avenue & Main Street in Ocean Grove. Matinees are 2/15/ & 2/22 at 3 pm. Call (732) 502-0050

February 14 - Enjoy a Gershwin Valentine with the David Leonhardt Jazz Group at the Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. Showtime is 8 pm. Call (732) 528-9211 or check out www.algonquinarts.com

February 14 - Brookdale Community College presents the "Straight From the Heart" concert, starring Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, with the Glen Burtnick Band, along with Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez and Steel Mill Retro. It will be held at Collins Arena at Brookdale's Lincroft campus and doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale and are available on line at www.ticketweb.com; by phone at 866-468-7619; or in person at Jack's Music in Red Bank and the Student Activities Desk at Brookdale. General admission for floor seats are $35, bleacher seats are $25. The concert is sponsored by the Port Authority Police Department and net proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, The Kathe B. Stapleton Memorial Scholarship and local 9/11 Charities.

February 15 - Georgian Court College will host a special performance by musical artists Doris Spears and John Bianculli at 2 pm in the Casino Ballroom. John Bianculli is a lyrical pianist and composer known for his soulful blend of jazz, Latin, Brazilian, and rhythm and blues styles. Mr. Bianculli will be joined by dynamic vocalist Doris Spears. Admission is $25 and includes a selection of coffees and desserts. Seating is limited so make your reservations early by contacting the Office of Special Events at 732-364-2200, extension 263 or go to www.georgian.edu

February 16 - 1830's George Washington's Birthday Celebration from 12 noon to 3 pm at Historic Allaire Village located on Allaire Road in Wall. Call (732) 919-3500 or go to www.allairevillage.org

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