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Christopher Reeve to speak at First Energy Park!
    Inaugural Empower NJ 2004 success seminar and business expo

Eric Taylor's Empowerment Group and the Lakewood BlueClaws present Empower NJ 2004

    A Night of Motivation & Inspiration sponsored by Diane Turton, Realtors.

On Wednesday, September 29th business and community members will gather for a night of networking followed by Christopher Reeve and friends who will share their triumphs over adversity.

To exhibit, sponsor or purchase tickets, call the Lakewood BlueClaws Executive offices at 732 901-7000.

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Quote of the Issue:

If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20
    years, grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.
                                                                               -Chinese proverb

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Thursday was just an ordinary day except I was going to donate blood. Giving blood twice a year is something I do to help out and feel I have done my part. It only hurts a bit but in the long run can save a life. Anyway, I have been donating at the First Interstate Financial blood drive for last few years and they are great people there. ANYHOW, they do drawings for great prizes like gift certificates, goodies and the grand prize is a mountain bike. Well by now you might have guessed who won the mountain bike?! Yes it was yours truly! I was so very surprised and excited! I rarely win things like that and it seemed so easy in exchange for something so precious. So now I need to plan on attending some Local Events to ride my new bike to. Thanks again to Roger, Bill, Joanna and all the great folks at First Interstate Financial for sponsoring the blood drive. You can still donate at the Central Jersey Blood Center located at 494 Sycamore Ave in Shrewsbury. Why not make it something you do before the summer is over? This is a critical time for blood supply.... Give a call to (732) 842-5750. They have something like a day's supply ready!!!
Until next Monday, try something new today!!
Karen

PS- Remember we are always looking for local businesses/organizations to sponsor issues. It is a great way to reach local folks in Monmouth and Ocean counties to let them know what you do! Give a call to 732-988-4044

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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August 24 - Antique Auto Show from 8 am to 3 pm at Historic Allaire Village located on Allaire Road in Wall. Call (732) 919-3500 or go to www.allairevillage.org

August 25 - Round the House will be performing at the Sandy Hook Summer Beach Concert on the beach at Area E at 6 pm. Call (732) 291-7733 or go to www.nps.gov/gate

August 26 - Enjoy free jazz concerts in Keyport as the Keyport Business Alliance and Espresso Joe's continue the popular Thursday Night Jazz series through August. The live entertainment takes place from 6 until 8 pm every Thursday during August at the mini park located at the intersection of Main and West Front Streets in downtown Keyport. The first Thursday in September has been reserved for a rain date. This week features the sounds of Jerry Weinstein & Friends. For more information, call 732-203-9499

August 26 - Freehold Kruise Nite! Enjoy Hot Wheels & Cool Tunes from 6 to 10 pm on Main Street in Freehold. Call (732) 462-3584 or go to www.freeholdcenter.com

August 28 - Annual Post Card & Antique Show from 10 am to 4 pm at the Auditorium Pavilion located on Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869 or go to www.oceangrovehistory.org

August 28 - Cyndirella, an Interactive rock 'n' roll fairy tale will be presented at 2 pm at The Grange Theatre located at 4860 Route 9 South in Howell. Call (888) 456 7469

August 28 - Michael Feinstein & Jim Brickman will take the stage at 8 pm to perform at The Great Auditorium locate on Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove. Call (732) 988-0645 or go to www.oceangrove.org

August 29 - Enjoy Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Secret Garden at the Manchester Inn located at 25 Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove. Brunch is served from 11 am to 2 pm to the sounds of Doug Clark. This is a great way to start a Sunday!! The food is out of this world and the setting is just beautiful! Call 732-775-0616 or go to http://www.themanchesterinn.com/

August 29 - Election Day 1830's style will be held at Historic Allaire Village located on Allaire Road in Wall. The day will run from 1 to 4 pm. Call (732) 919-3500 or go to www.allairevillage.org

August 31 - Love to sing or just listen? Check out Summer Sing at 7:45 pm. Come sing Mozart's C Minor Mass at the Universalist Unitarian Meeting House located at West Front St. in Lincroft. Call (732) 542-2151 or go to www.shrewsburychorale.org

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WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 26 YEARS AND OUR MISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO LEAVE THE JOB WITH A SATISFIED CUSTOMER AND A HANDSHAKE.

732-517-1586
JOHN A. TOMAINO. PRESIDENT.

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For Your Information....
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This space for rent FREE for local groups looking to get the "word" out!!!!!

The Red Bank Chapter of Toastmasters International meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 7:15pm at the Blaisdell Auditorium in the Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. 732-567-5165

The Sea Girt Lighthouse, located at Beacon Blvd. and Ocean Ave. Sea Girt, is open to visitors on Sundays from 2-4 P.M. 732-974-0514. Admission is free, donations are always welcome. Tour an 1896 live-in lighthouse with photos of keepers, a Fresnel lens, maritime artifacts, gifts and souvenirs. Visit our Web site for more information and photos www.lonekeep.com/seagirtlighthouse/

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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From Local Readers
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From: hobbystuff@optonline.net
Lord of the Rings Table Top Wargaming Club meets twice per month.

From: cookingchick50@aol.com
The new Fall/Winter Pampered Chef catalog has just been released. There are over 20 new products to choose from. Host a Pampered Chef show in your home and receive 10 to 30 % discount and the Host Bonus benefits for qualifying shows. Catalog shows are also welcome. Receive an extra $15 gift certificate towards your order if you book a Kitchen show in September or October 2004. Some weekday nights and a few weekends are still available. Also am available to conduct fundraisers and Pampered Bride Kitchen shows. Call 732-829-7092

From: Bonones@aol.com
D'Jais Fridays 5pm "The Afternoon Afterwork Party" @ D'Jais World Famous Happy Hour 5-8pm
No Cover Charge

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Get your FREE "Tillie" Magnet

Just stop in and ask for it!

Allaire Enterprises
125 Main St.
Manasquan, NJ

(732) 223-3928

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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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Ocean County Library
   http://oceancounty.lib.nj.us/

Ocean County Repeater Group
   http://www.exit109.com/~scotth/ocrg/

Ocean County NJ Parks and Recreation
   http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/default.htm

BNI - New Jersey Chapters
   http://www.bninj.com/

Beachcomber Magazine
   http://www.beachcombermagazine.com

Creative Caterers
   http://www.creativecaterersonline.com

FIN-N-FOWL Charters
   http://www.fin-n-fowl.com/

Interactive Theatre Productions
   http://www.itproductionsonline.com

New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Inc.
   http://www.njamha.org/

Check out the best radio station for Monmouth and Ocean counties ~ The Breeze
   http://www.107thebreeze.com/

Seaside Heights Tourism
   http://seasideheightstourism.com/

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