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Georgian Court University

Will host an Open House on Sunday, April 25 at 1:00pm.
Meet faculty, students, administration and staff.
Call now with questions and reserve your place:
732.987.2760

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Quote of the Issue:

There is pleasure in the pathless woods, There is rapture in the lonely
    shore. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music
    in its roar: I love not man the less, but nature more.
                                           -Lord Byron, poet (1788-1824)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Ah, the reawaking of nature...  It is this time of year that makes me feel most alive and appreciate the wonders of the earth around me. The blooming flowers, the butterflies, the singing birds in the morning and the sound of the crashing waves outside my window. It is a time of year to feel revitalized and renewed ourselves, to truly enjoy the beauty of nature around us at the Shore! What better way to do that then to take in a Local Happening and get out there to enjoy the great outdoors?! Be sure to take along a friend or loved one to make it twice as fun and creat a memory
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 May 3rd, stop and smell the roses and listen to the sounds of Mother Nature
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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April 21 - Discussion/Signing/Tasting:East Coast Wineries at Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 7:30 pm. Author Carlo De Vito introduces his new book, East Coast Wineries. Several highly coveted wines, including Pinot Noirs, Merlots and Rieslings are being bottled all along the Atlantic, including in New Jersey. Find out which are the best (we'll get a sense of flavors via a sampling of fruit juices). Also, find out where and when to go on the best winery tours. Call (732) 409-2929

April 23 to 25 - New Jersey Marathon Weekend including a 26.2 mile marathon, 10 mile fitness run/walk 3 mile breakfast fun run, 3 day fitness & health expo. Marathon and 10 miler start on Sandy Hook and finish on the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch. Call (732) 578-1771 or go to www.njmarathon.org

April 24 - 19th Annual Spring Beach Sweeps from 9 am to 12:30 pm at nearly 50 locations from Keyport to Cape May. Rain or shine. This year’s Sweeps are made possible by leading sponsors ShopRite and Verizon, and the supporting sponsor, Starbucks. Volunteers interested in participating in the Spring Beach Sweeps are instructed to bring gloves, dress for the weather, and wear sunscreen and hard-soled shoes. Only groups of 15 or more must pre-register by contacting Clean Ocean Action. For a list of Sweeps sites, visit www.cleanoceanaction.org. Or, for information about sites in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, call 732-872-0111, and for sites in South Jersey, call 609-729-9262

April 24 - The NJ Historic Divers Association will once again present their popular New Jersey Shipwreck Symposium at the Post Theater on Sandy Hook NJ. Hosted by underwater videographer Dan Crowell, the all-day event will feature speakers and subjects such as: Dan Lieb, "Identifying the Bell Holder Wreck"; Steve Nagiewicz, "Identifying the Emerald Wreck"; Herb Segars, "NJ Shipwrecks As Seen Through The Diver's Eye"; and John Chatterton, "Behind The Scenes at Deep Sea Detectives." Refreshments will be available. The cost for this event is $15 per person, $10 for NJHDA subscribing members. Proceeds will benefit the NJHDA Archives Facility. Advance reservations are required, email NJHDA@aol.com or call 732-776-6261 for info and times. Send checks or money orders to NJHDA, 107 Wilson Road, Neptune NJ 07753, by April 21, 2004.

April 24 - Enjoy an afternoon of literature and light refreshments at the historic Gould Mansion on the campus of Georgian Court University as Sister Maria Cordis Richey, alumna, past president and longtime English professor at Georgian Court University, presents a reading of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales from 1 pm to 3 pm. The event is open to the public at a cost of $15 per person. Sponsored by the Middlesex Chapter of the Georgian Court University Alumni Association, the reading will take place in the Great Hall of the Gould Mansion, the former winter residence of railroad magnate George Jay Gould. Gould decorated the Great Hall with a soaring frieze by the artist Robert Van Vorst Sewell that depicts 24 of tale’s colorful characters as they ride their pilgrimage, illustrating Gould’s love of horses and Van Vorst Sewell’s fondness for early English literature. To make reservations, please contact J. Lorraine Laubach at 732-727-2607 or Peggy Cleary at 732-246-2829.

April 24 - La Traviata will be performed by The Orchestra of St. Peter By The Sea at the Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. The performance begins at 8 pm. Call (732) 528-9211 or go to www.algonquinarts.com

April 25 - Brookdale College "Brunch with the Birds" will begin at 9 am at Gateway National Park Building 53, Fort Hancock Sandy Hook. Reservation is needed. Call (732) 872-5970 or go to www.nps.gov/gate

April 25 - "Harpin' Help" will be presented by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation at Bar "A" in South Belmar. It will be from 2 pm to 10 pm. Call (732) 933-9473

April 26 - The Spring Concert of the Court Singers and the Georgian Court University Flute Ensemble will be held in the Mansion on the campus of Georgian Court University at 7 pm. For more information, please contact the Georgian Court University Department of Music at 732-987-2624.

April 26 - Harry Eichorn & The Atlantic Winds will be performing classical, gospel, marches popular & Broadway melodies at the Jersy Shore Arts Center located on Main Ave. & Route 71 in Ocean Grove. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Call (732) 502-0153

April 27 - The Scene of the Crime Mystery Discussion Group of Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 pm. Set on the Louisiana coast in 1957, this month's selection, Oyster by John Biguenet, recounts the tale of a deadly rivalry between two families. To avoid ruin after declining years of oyster crops, the Petitjean family offers their young daughter Therese to Horse Bruneau in return for a loan. Murder and revenge ensue when, soon after, Horse turns up dead in a trawlers net. Call (732) 409-2929

April 29 - The Georgian Court University Health and Fitness Club with the departments of Health Services and Athletics and Recreation will sponsor Renew: A Health Experience for Women. Held in the Casino Building from 9 am to 4 pm. The event will feature services including nutrition advice, yoga, massages, facials, manicures, a stress management workshop and several key information tables. Outside professionals, as well as members of the Georgian Court University community, representing the best in health and wellness, will be presenting workshops and providing information. This event is open to the public at a cost of $25. Special discounts for Georgian Court University alumni. Sunrise Qi Gong with breakfast at 8 am can be added to the package for an additional $5. Early registrants will also be provided with a healthy foods lunch. Event t-shirts can be ordered for $15. For more information and to make your reservation please contact the Department of Athletics and Recreation at 732-987-2687

April 29 - Waterford Crystal and Country Store Jewelers invite you to the Event of the Season as Master Cutter Michael Butler will be on hand to autograph and date your Waterford purchases. Join him for wine and cheese from 4 pm to 7 pm and enter to win a signed Waterford Seahorse bowl valued at $250. Call the Country Store at 732-477-5050 for details and directions

April 30 - BlueClaws Game & Fireworks begin at 6:35 pm at First Energy Park located at 2 Stadium Way Lakewood. Call (732) 901-7000 or go to www.lakewoodblueclaws.com

May 1 - Go fly a kite literally! The wide open beaches of Belmar are the perfect setting for the Fly Away Classic Kite Flying Festival. The Stunt Kite Flying Contest kicks off the season. The competition will include demonstrations of skilled kite maneuvers. Call 732-681-3700 ext.-229 for details

May 2 - There will be a 5K walk to benefit victims of Aids in the Jersey Shore area. It is being sponsored by the Center in Asbury Park. Sign in and registration will be at 1 pm and the walk starts at 2 pm. Call the Center at 732-774-3416 or go to www.thecenterinap.com to register online.

May 7 - The Center will be having its annual "a la Carte" dinner and gift auction at 7 pm on the grounds of St. Anselm's Church in Tinton Falls. There will be cabaret-style entertainment. The dinner is a gourmet tasting provided by over 25 area restaurants. For tickets contact The Center at 732-774-3416 or by email them by way of its webpage www.thecenterinap.com.

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What's the best part about being at the Shore?

Shore Guide Giveaway

This month we are giving away a
Lakewood BlueClaws
Game Package

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This space for rent FREE for local groups looking to get the "word" out!!!!!

Alliance for a Living Ocean will have their First Annual Fishermen's Flea Market from 9am to 3pm at Veteran's Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven on Sunday, May 16.

Jersey Shore Coupons has the latest in coupons! We are always looking for more to add to the page.

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

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

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Ocean Plaza
has recently been restored to its original Victorian grandeur.

Ocean Plaza features 18 thoughtfully decorated guest rooms including your choice of generously sized queen and twin beds. New amenities accompany each room including a private bath, air conditioning, and distinctive furnishings. a continental breakfast is served each morning on our oceanview wrap around porch.

Stop by for a visit or call.
18 Ocean Pathway · Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
888-891-9442 · 732-774-6552

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From Local Readers
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From: Angelina Petillo
COME JOIN US FOR OUR 3rd ANNUAL "Step Up For The Arc" WALKATHON!!
Pine Park, West County Line Road, Lakewood, NJ May 15, 2004.  For more information, call (732) 363-3335 x142

From: rdurso@ocean.edu
The Flame of Love Prayer Group, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Toms River, will conduct a Life in the Spirit Seminar on Monday evenings from April 19 to May 24, in Room G of the lower Church. Contact 732.255.0400, ext. 2466for more information.

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

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Ocean Grove
Family Chiropractic

Ocean Grove Family Chiropractic is dedicated to providing experienced, personalized attention and treatment to achieve optimum wellness, with emphasis on empowering the patient to improve all aspects of their health.   See the website for details about a
Free Chiropractic Consultation & Examination.

Call 732-774-1933

or visit our website
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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
    http://www.etownraceway.com

Keansburg Amusement Park
   http://www.keansburgamusementpark.com

Red Bank Armory Ice Complex
   http://www.redbankarmory.com

Pictures from this year's Ocean Grove Easter Egg Hunt
   http://www.lonekeep.com/lki_home/egg_hunt/

Get all you need for star gazing
   http://www.skymaps.com

Check out the Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College
   http://www.ocean.edu/planet.htm

Listen to poetry each day for National Poetry Month
   http://www.poems.com

Check out this daily five minute program hosted by Garrison Keillor
   http://www.writersalmanac.org

The Jersey Shore Parent
   http://www.thejerseyshoreparent.com/

T.E.A.C.H. -- Toxic Environment Affects Children's Health
   http://www.tr-teach.org/

Cape May County Dept. of Tourism
   http://www.thejerseycape.com/

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Jersey Shore Community Information Bulletin
Lighthouse Award

"Shining sites of the Jersey Shore"

Submit your favorite site for the most prestigious award on the Jersey Shore! Winners will be awarded FREE t-shirts.

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