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A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Cead Mile Failte!! In the Irish that means one hundred thousand welcomes...This week is one that is a favorite of mine! I celebrate St. Patrick's Day being Irish and all (Yes, I have been told I have the face of Ireland and look like the poster child of Ireland with the red hair, fair skin, freckles and fierce temper when pushed to the brink...) and I also am happy to welcome Spring on the 20th! My crocus are pushing up and beginning to bloom. The sun is beckoning me awake each morning and the weather is beginning to improve. It is a lovely time of year at least I think so. It is also a great time to pick an event or two to attend and get and enjoy the Shore area and the coming of Spring. Take along some family or friends and enjoy it even more!
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 April 5th, breath in the fresh spring air!
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
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March 16 - The Garden State Philharmonic, Ocean County College's Orchestra-in-Residence, is partnering with the Academy for Lifelong Learning to present three inspiring music appreciation seminars this spring. Led by Garden State Philharmonic Artistic Director and Conductor Anthony LaGruth, these three musical journeys are certain to open up musical worlds for you. Leonard Bernstein:America's Maestro will take a look back at the extraordinary life and work of the most recognizable name in classical music:Leonard Bernstein. Explore the events in Lenny's life that lead to the creation of such works as West Side Story and the Age of Anxiety. The discussions will be enhanced with recordings, videotape, and memorabilia. In just 5 short 2-hour sessions, you, too, can be a Bernstein aficionado! Sessions: Wednesdays, March 24-April 21, 10 am to 12 pm. Cost is $59. Registration deadline is today March 16. Call 732.255.0404

March 17 - Cookin' Good With Helen at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 1 pm. Don your best greens and join Helen as she leads the discussion of The New Irish Table by Margaret Johnson. Discover tips and recipes that will help you create a fresh and flavorful St. Patrick's Day feast! Call 732-409-2929

March 18 - Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold will present History & Politics Book Talk at 7:30 pm. Tonight's discussion will be on Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea, the story of the 1821 sinking of the Nantucket whale ship Essex by an enormous sperm whale. Herman Melville's fictional account of the sinking of the Pequod by a giant whale in Moby Dick was based on this actual event. Philbrick's book details the ill-fated journey of the Essex, illuminating a terrifying drama not included in Moby Dick - the fate of the survivors after their ship went down. Call 732-409-2929 for details

March 19 - The Irish American Volunteer in America part of the Irish Heritage Series will be presented from 8 to 10 pm at Brookdale Community College located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. Call (732) 224-2315 or go to www.brookdale.cc.nj.us

March 19 - HARRY BURNS DISCUSSES VOICE OVER IP (VoIP) AT BCUG MEETING. 7:00 PM   Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ, Room NAS 100. www.bcug.com

March 20 - Local artists will present artwork featuring Freedom Park of Spring Lake Heights, the veteran memorial park a result of the volunteer efforts of 12-year-old Geordie Folinas of Spring Lake Heights. Artists will be on hand to sell and sign their creations and all proceeds will go to benefit the final building phase of Freedom Park, located at Route 71 and Allaire Road in Spring Lake Heights. The art show will be located at Thistledown Art Gallery, 1405 Third Avenue in Spring Lake from 1 to 5 pm. Refreshments will be available. Call Thistledown at 732-974-0376 for directions.

March 20 - St. Patrick's Day Parade in the town of Highlands on Bay Avenue at 1 pm. Call (732) 946-2711 or go to www.highlandsnj.com

March 20 - The Rose Garden Gala hosted by St. Rose in Belmar will be a Dinner/Dance with a Gift Auction at the Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club. It will be from 6:30 pm to midnight. Prepaid reservations only are $55 per person. Call the high school at 732-681-2858.

March 22 - Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold will hold a Discussion/Demo/Signing: Qigong for Staying Young with Shoshanna Katzman. The Mind, Body, Spirit Book Discussion Group welcomes back certified acupuncturist, herbalist and tai chi/qigong practitioner Shoshanna Katzman. Tonight, Shoshanna will be discussing her newest book, Qigong for Staying Young: A Simple 20-Minute Workout to Cultivate Your Vital Energy. Learn how gentle movements from the ancient Chinese art of self-healing and fitness can help you maintain youthful skin, hair and eyes, as well as improve sexual vitality, prevent arthritis, strengthen bones and nurture your spirit. The session begins at 7:30 pm. For details call 732-409-2929

March 23 - Matawan Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held from 6 to 9 pm at Merri Makers Magnolia Inn located on Rt 79 North in Matawan

March 23 - Georgian Court University will hold a student recital at 7 pm in the Mansion. Performances will include Tamara Struk, Amanda Spino and Patricia Hoch on piano, vocalist Erin Dotson and flutist Nicole Rossbach. A special performance piece by Doppler will include a pianist with Ms. Rossbach and Myra Malamut, chairperson department of Art and Music, accompanying on flute. To reserve a place please contact the Department of Art and Music at 732-987-2624

March 23 - Barnes and Noble of Freehold on Rt. 9 will present The Scene of the Crime Mystery Discussion Group with guest Shelly Reuben. The discussion begins at 7:30 pm and you can call for details at 732-409-2929

March 24 - Wealth Building and Preservation through Today's Real Estate and Stock Markets. An informational seminar presented by Roger Wilbert and Stephen Litwok at the Holiday Inn in Tinton Falls. Call Esmirna Eyre at 732-389-9898 ext. 297 for reservations.

March 25 to 28 - The second annual Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) showcasing film, video and animated works by independent filmmakers will be held at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. For further information contact Diane Raver executive director at (877) 908-7050 or go to www.gsff.org.

March 25 - Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold will hold its Christian Book Discussion at 7 pm. This month the discussion will be on Jesus the One and Only, an up close and personal study of Christ by Beth Moore. Using the Book of Luke, the other Gospels and additional scriptures, this study brings out new insights and fresh applications of Christ's life. Join in this evening for what's sure to be a fascinating and enlightening discussion...and bring along a friend! Call 732-409-2929 for details

March 25 - ShoreSpeakers are back! Shore Speakers Club 7478 has secured a new meeting location. The first meeting at the new location will begin at 7 pm at Wall Twp. Library at 2700 Allaire Rd in Wall. Call 732-449-8877 or email Andy Mathisen, ATM-B, CL Area 92 Governor at AMathisen@njtransit.com

March 26 - Murder mystery dinner theater will return to the Manchester Inn, 25 Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove at 7:30 pm. Jewelbox Theatre Company and the Inn will present an all-new four-act play, One Last Time. The plot line of the newest production revolves around the reunion of a college theater department with the stage set for reminiscing, dining, dancing, music, Broadway numbers and murder. A full buffet dinner from the Inn's Secret Garden restaurant is included in the $45 ticket price and overnight packages start at $169. Reservations are required, and the dinner shows are BYOB. Discounts are offered for large parties. Call 732-775-0616

March 27 - NJAS Spring Walk (NJ Audubon Society walk) will begin at 9 am at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center located on Route 36 in Sandy Hook. Call (732) 872-5970 or go to www.nps.gov/gate

March 27 & 28 - A Decoy Show will be held at Taylor Pavilion located at the Beachfront across from Silver Lake Park in Belmar. It will run from 8 am to 4 pm. Call (732) 681-2900 or go to www.belmar.com

March 27 & 28 - Spring Art & Craft Festival will be held inside the grandstand building at
Monmouth Park Racetrack located on Oceanport Avenue in Oceanport. It will run from 10 am to 5 pm. Call (732) 946-3229 or go to www.cottagecraftshows.com

March 27 to 31 - 34th Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts with Art Exhibition and sale of original works of art at Monmouth Reform Temple located at 332 Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls. The schedule is at follows: 3/28 from 12 to 8:30 pm, 3/29 & 30 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, 3/31 9:30 am to 6pm. Call (732) 747-8278 or go to www.monmouth.com/~mrt/festival

March 28 - Honoring Women Composers. A lecture and concert of the music of Women Composers 4 pm at the UUCMC Meetinghouse, 1475 West Front Street, Lincroft, NJ. Reception to follow concert. Suggested donation $15 Adults, $5 Students, Children under 12 Free! For advance ticket sales please contact the UUCMC office at 732-747-0707 or by e-mail at uucmc@uucmc.org

March 28 - The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 346 of American Legion Post 346 in Neptune presents their Spring Spaghetti Dinner with all the trimmings on from 2 to 6 pm at the Post home at 21 Gulley Road in Neptune. Cost is $7 per person. Tickets available at the door or in advance from Doreen Gallagher at 732-685-9541

March 28 - Shine Until Tomorrow - A benefit for Matt Ping who is a local resident recovery from brain surgery. The benefit will be held from 3 to 8 pm at Paul's Tavern on Main St in South Belmar. Enjoy the musicl talents of Rob Stuart and Blue Highways. There is a $10 donation at the door

March 28 - A faculty recital is scheduled at Georgian Court University at 7:30 pm in the mansion. Guest oboist Melissa Bohl will accompany faculty members from the Georgian Court community. Ms. Bohl teaches at the Westminster Conservatory as well as performing with several professional ensembles including the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea. Faculty members including Francesca Albergato, Marrie Lauffer, Dorothy Sobieski, Barry Levine and Ms. Malamut will perform pieces from a variety of time periods from the 20th century including the works of Conrad Baden and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. To reserve a place please contact the Department of Art and Music at 732-987-2624.

April 4 - Schoolhouse Rocks Children's Theatre will be presented at 2 pm at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. Call (732) 571-3483 or go to www.monmouth.edu

April 5 - National Book Critics Circle Award honoree Mark Doty will present a reading of his internationally acclaimed poetry at Georgian Court University at 6:30 pm in the Mansion. The event is free and open to the public though seating is limited. Call Office of Public Information & University Communications at 732-987-2270 for details

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From: chemhauser@ocymca.org
The Ocean County YMCA offers Learn to Swim Program during Learn to Swim week April 5 - 8 and May 17-20. Learn to Swim is a swim lesson program open to the public for ages 3 through 14 years.

From: hobbystuff@optonline.net
Lord of the Rings Table Top Wargaming Club meets twice per month. Next meeting 6 pm Friday, March 19, 2004.

From: M Reilly
IRISH CENTRE ST. PATRICK'S WEEK CELEBRATION - Friday, March 12th - 1PM Joe Finn The famous Irish Balladeer will entertain us with his rich repertoire of Irish songs.

From: Mike.Washakowski@wakefern.com
Jersey Shore Relay that will be held on April 17, 2004. Last year we raised $38,000 for the Monmouth and Ocean Special Olympics and we would love to break that record this year. I am a Scoutmaster from Boy Scout Troop 71 in Oakhurst, NJ and plan to have my boy scouts and local girl scouts volunteer their time at water stops and giving directions to runners on this 25 mile relay race, which starts on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights and ends at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Please support our efforts to make this event a success. Any questions please contact me at this e-mail address and at home 732/493-4275 or work 732/417-3235.

From: nieders@comcast.net
Patricia Brady, known as "The Irish Nightingale," will perform with The Shrewsbury Chorale in an afternoon of Irish music on Sunday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at The Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ. The program, "The Music of Ireland," will include a wide selection of classic and traditional renditions by the Chorale, which is under the direction of Anthony LaGruth.

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I volunteer for the Monmouth County SPCA. A group of us volunteers have created a new 2004 "New Beginnings" calendar, featuring some of our happiest adoptions. I was wondering if you would include the following blurb advertising this fundraiser. We were able to get local businesses to sponsor the production of the calendar, so every penny made goes directly to the animals. We are very excited! If you want, you can read more at www.monmouthcountyspca.org/calendar.htm

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The Jersey Shore Parent
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T.E.A.C.H. -- Toxic Environment Affects Children's Health
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Cape May County Dept. of Tourism
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Beach Excursion: Ocean Grove, NJ. Words & photographs by Carol van Houten
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Jersey Shore Junior Wrestling League
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Jersey Shore Computer Club
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Jersey Shore Public Relations Advertising Association
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Collect Cartridges For Cash
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Garden State Film Festival
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Shoobees Guide to the Jersey Shore
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