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Quote of the Issue:

       When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here. It's a wonderful life and I love it.
                                            Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green And Other Things to Consider

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Ah to be young and full of ambition and dreams!! Well I am a firm believer that you are never to young to be ambitious and to reach a dream! I feel that as I grow older (and wiser) I can better plan in baby steps my dreams (goals) and reach them. I can honestly say that some of the most exciting and rewarding dreams/goals I have realized have occurred in the past 5 years or so. They have all been very positive and have helped me to be a better person but have also helped me to reach out to others and have a positive impact. For me life is not about how much money I will make, the car I drive or the fancy house I might live in. It is about the satisfaction in knowing that I have helped another and left a positive mark. Think about this and ask yourself if you are leaving your mark and in what way?  

Until the August 20th, imagine...
Karen

Note from the Editor: I met John from the Bradley Beach Fire Department this week who sponsors an ad here in our newsletter. It was a pleasure to meet such a gentleman but it was great to hear that their beautiful rental hall (I have been there for the breakfasts they host) is booking events from the ad here in the Bulletin!!

Thank you John for the wonderful feedback and folks if you are looking to have a reception, shower or party of any kind be sure to check out this local, beautiful (not to mention spacious!) hall in Bradley Beach!!! You won't be disappointed. See the ad below for a phone number

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SUMMER BOOK PICKS
compiled by Karen E. Jarosz
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So this is our first try at a summer reading list for adults if you will. I am excited because I love to read good books that stimulate my brain and to hear about books that I really shouldn't miss! I hope you, the readers, will enjoy this addition to the Bulletin and will feel free to participate and share!! I will start us off with a book I read this time last year that I can not forget.

Steven Sears picks (SGS@SGSWrite.com):
Perhaps I'm in the minority, but if I'm down the (Jersey) shore, I want to read a book about New Jersey.Two of my favorites are Mark DiIonno's Coastal Heritage Trail and Robert Santelli's Guide to the Jersey Shore. These books are about NJ, and especially the shore area, may be no better than these two.

(Publisher's Note: Hope you readers submit your favorite books!)

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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August 13 - Enjoy the film The Philadelphia Story (1940) at 8:30 pm. This is an outdoor movie projected onto the tower of the Algonquin Arts 173 Main St, Manasquan. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. Call (732) 528-9211

August 13 - The Deal Historical Society hosts special guest, Sean McHugh, local archeologist, in a program about his work on several important NJ digs. Included among others, is the current dig in Bordentown at the former Bonaparte estate. The public is cordially invited to attend. It will be held in the upstairs courtroom, Deal Borough Hall, Durant Square, Roseld & Norwood Aves. beginning at 7:30 pm and is free of charge. For more information, call 732-502-0759

August 14 - The Shrewsbury Chorale, a mixed Monmouth County chorus of approximately 60 voices, invites area singers to participate in an informal "summer sing" of the Lord Nelson Mass by F.J. Haydn. Come get acquainted with the group and it's conductor, Anthony LaGruth at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft. The sing will begin at 7:30 pm. There is a donation of $10. For information call 732-776- 5276, or visit www.shrewsburychorale.org

August 15 - The New York Times best selling author Dorothea Benton Frank brings her latest novel, 'The Land of Mango Sunsets', set in lowland South Carolina to the Jersey Shore. An insightful writer known for weaving tales of the conundrums of life through the eyes of her resilient characters, we learn that a truly joyous life comes with a generous heart. In honor of Dorothea's generous heart and ongoing support of accessibility for the disabled, this event's Book It! Charity Raffle will benefit West Long Branch's Alyssa's Angels, a group supporting Monmouth County's disabled children and their families. The evening's charity raffle proceeds benefit the handicap-accessible playground Alyssa's Angels is building in West Long Branch, NJ. All guests will receive a personally autographed copy of Dot's book and giveaways from event sponsors. From   6:00 to 7:00 pm there will be press preview/interviews then from  7:00 to 10:00 pm light fare and featured cocktail. It will be held at McLoone's Riverside 816 Ocean Avenue Sea Bright. The cost is $65 which includes light fare, featured cocktail, signed copy of the book, and giveaways from event sponsors. Reservations are required. For more details go to www.bookitevents.com or contact Judy Musa, judy@bookitevents.com or 732-796-9625

August 16 - Hidden Harbor Defenders is a chance to walk on Nine-Gun Battery that ends at the Observation Deck & its view of New York Harbor. Bring binoculars & a flashlight. Meet at Parking Area K, Sandy Hook by 4 pm. Call (732) 872-5970

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August 16 - Enjoy a Tribute to Elvis Presley with the Roustabouts-The Elvis Rock N Roll Movie Band at  Monmouth County Library Headquarters Manalapan 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. It starts at 7 pm. Call (732) 431-7222

August 16 - Manasquan Band Concert at 7:30 pm featuring The Kootz at Main Beach, Manasquan. Call (732) 223-0544

August 16 - Sensational Soul Cruisers Freehold's 5th Summer Concert from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Hall of Records Parking Lot East Main St, Freehold. Call (732) 462-3584

August 16 thru 19 - Come on down to the Colts Neck Country Fair and enjoy Vendors, Entertainers & more at Bucks Mill Park 105 Bucks Mill Rd, Colts Neck. Hours are 5-11 pm; Sat 4 - 11 pm & Sun 2 - 8 pm. Call (732) 462-5470

August 16 - Monmouth County Audubon Society Bird Walk is a chance to hike the fisherman's Trail to the salt pond in search of migrating shorebirds. Bring Binoculars and meet at Sandy Hook Visitor's Center Sandy Hook by 6 pm. Call (732) 872-2500

August 17 - Belmar's Friday Night Concert featuring Rock N' Rhythm - acappella doo wop at  Pyanoe Plaza Main St between 8th & 9th Ave, Belmar starting at 7 pm. Call (732) 681-3700

August 18 - The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society hosts the 35th annual Arts and Crafts Festival, one of the longest running in eastern New Jersey. Rain date is August 19. Numerous kinds of creativity will be on display from 10 am to 4 pm in Veterans' Park opposite Borough Hall on First Avenue.

August 18 - Spring Lake Sidewalk Sale will run all day. Rain Date:August 25th. Call (732) 449-4966

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August 18 - The Busy Moms Expo, the place to shop and get information, will take place 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Ocean County Mall (near center court), 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. The Busy Moms Expo, a free event is also an opportunity to help needy kids at the Jersey Shore by dropping off school supplies for them. Enjoy free product samples; exhibits geared especially for busy moms whether they are at home or at work; and live entertainment throughout the day, including magic shows by Dovetail Presentations, Hoola Hoop contests, and Simon Mall's Kidgits Club, among other games and activities for the kids.

August 18 - Enjoy Music on Main in Ocean Grove from 12 - 4 pm. This time it will feature RB Express & the Angeltones on Main Ave, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1391

August 18 - Air Supply & The Little River Band will take the stage at 7:30 pm at The Great Auditorium Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call (800) 773-0097

August 18 - Avon Pavilion Boardwalk Show is an outdoor Art Show held at the Avon Pavilion on the boardwalk from 10 am - 4 pm. Call (732) 449-7089

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August 18 & 19 - 32nd Annual Clearwater Festival from 11 am to 7 pm. This is NJ's largest eco-festival features live music on two stages, crafts, environmental exhibits, dance,food. Call (732) 872-9644

August 19 -  Movies On The Belmar Beach with a Baseball game at 5 pm; Movie Dusk on Eighth Ave Beach, Belmar. Call (732) 681-3700

August 19 - Enjoy Sunday Breakfast - Family Style at the Knights of Columbus Keyport Hall from 8:30 to 11 am.  This was and still is the best breakfast around. Each individually prepared and a nice morning for you, friends and family. Meet new friends and have a wonderful start to the day. Enjoy Omelets, Eggs almost any style, Freedom (French) toast, Sausage, Pork roll & Egg, great potatoes, Chef's Surprise and more!! Even pancakes! Also, Toast, Juice, Coffee (Reg., Decaf & Fireman's Brew) and Tea (Reg & Decaf). Cost is $5.00 Adult, $4.00 Seniors & Children under 10, Children under 5 free. For information call Bob at 732-583-4440 or the Hall at 732-264-9729. The new renovated hall is located at 54 State Hwy 35 North, Keyport

August 20 - Annie (1982) will be shown at 8:30 pm on the outdoor movie projected onto the tower of the Algonquin Arts 173 Main St, Manasquan. Be sure to bring lawn chair. Call (732) 528-9211

August 21 - Dine Around In Freehold Boro from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. There will be something for everyone's appetite! Proceeds to benefit County Child Advocacy Center and Centra State Hospital Downtown Freehold. Call (732) 462-3584

August 22 - Take part in a weight-loss seminar at 6:30 pm at the office of   Dr.Evelyn R. Wells, MD
Physicians Fitness Solutions 601 Sunset Avenue Asbury Park. Call 732-775-5000 or go to www.PhysiciansFitnessReport.com

August 23 - SCORE Offers Free How-to Workshop, Tips on How to Successfully Promote Your Business. A FREE workshop sponsored by SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County, Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, New Jersey. For further information contact SCORE at www.score36.org or the Middletown Library at 732 671-3700 Ext. 320.

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August 24 - "Clean Rides for a Clean Ocean" surf clinic. The event is sponsored by Spellbinders Surf Shop of Allenhurst, NJ and all monies raised will support Clean Ocean Action's ocean protection work. www.cleanoceanaction.org

August 25 - Kids and Crafts Flea Market to benefit the Herbertsville Volunteer Fire Company from 8 am - 2 pm rain or shine (indoors if rain). Come sell your kids stuff, crafts or crafts supplies, or any thing you want to clear out of you house. $10 a spot - prepayment a MUST! Bring your own table - to reserve a space call or email Shannon Christensen at 732-840-6669 * mands1021@verizon.net

September 10 - 'The Lenape Indians, Not Just Summer Visitors' @ 7:30PM   Program presented by Paul Boyd. Another one of our popular Monthly 'Monday Evening' Events at our Steamboat Dock Museum now celebrating 31 years of service to Keyport. As usual, light desserts; refreshments and good conversation will be available. Open to the public, admission is free, inquires please phone: (732) 739-6390

September 15 - 26th Annual... "CLOWNFEST 2007" Seaside Heights Boardwalk More Clowns, More events, More FUN!!

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Announcing pre-sales of Images of America - Brielle a historical picture book by the Union Landing Historical Society. Reserve your copies today for pick-up on the release date, Brielle Day, Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at the Curtis House, 644 Union Lane, Brielle, New Jersey. Autograph session and free gift wrap 10 am - 4 pm when you pick-up your reserved copies. For additional sale information, please see http://www.briellehistory.org/order.htm or phone 732.528.1079.

The Beach Haven Community Arts Program (CAP) a non-profit organization, presents Free concerts in the BiCentenial Veterans Park.located in Beach Haven every Wed.night. Concerts start at 7:30. Details are available on the Beach Haven Web site www.Beachhaven-nj.gov

Flames of War Escalation forming at the Jersey Shore. See http://www.shoreguide.info/flamesofwar for details.

The Monmouth County Association for the Blind needs Driver Volunteers on a rotating basis to assist their members in getting to their monthly dinner meetings and then home. The dinner meetings are held in the Wall Township area and take place the second Monday of the month between 6pm-8pm. Driver volunteers are invited to stay for the dinner. Anyone interested please call Lucy at 732-280-6655 or email lucyjb@optonline.net.

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BNI, The World's Largest Referral Organization, is looking to start up new chapters in Mercer County. If interested contact rjarosz@bninj.com

The Penn-Jersey Region uses a real-time, five-day inventory, meaning that blood is collected and distributed continuously. However, their inventory often fails to maintain less than one day's worth of Type-O blood, which is crucial in emergency room treatment. While continuing to supply blood and blood products to the five Philadelphia counties and all of New Jersey, the Penn-Jersey Region is the main supplier to 86 hospitals and 40 additional hospitals on an as-needed basis. Blood drives are held every Wednesday at the Tinton Falls Donor Facility, 1540 West Park Avenue. For further inquiries or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800 GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or contact the Jersey Coast Chapter of The American Red Cross Blood Services at 732-349-2131.

Magic: the Gathering group meetings about every other Monday for casual fun play. Call Rick Kirk, 732 224-8883 or email rickjan@comcast.net to get on the mailing list.

Jersey Shore Community Information Bulletin Lighthouse Award is given out quarterly. Submit your favorite site for the most prestigious award on the Jersey Shore! http://www.lonekeep.com/jscib/Lighthouse.htm

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drives at  Jersey Shore Medical Center are held the 3rd Monday of each month from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Township of Ocean Historical Museum is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1- 4!!! Call 732-531-2136 for more info.

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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: "Dr. Wells"  erwells2@aol.com
Weight-loss seminars coming up at the end of the month. They will be held at 6:30pm on Wed August, 22 and Wed August, 29 2007.  They will be held at my office 601 Sunset Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712. We will also be holding an open house on Thursday August, 30 2007.   We will have an open house every month on the last Thursday of each month.
Evelyn R. Wells, MD
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From: Jeffrey Lack jlack@crai.com
I am proud to let you know that I will once again be walking in the America's Walk for Diabetes fund-raising event to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

As always, I am taking part in this event because I believe in and support the Association's mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. I am truly hopeful that, with your continued generous support, future generations will not have to suffer the same fate as my father or the millions of others affected. Please consider helping me in this mission!

You can help in 1 of either 2 ways: 1) By supporting my fund-raising efforts with a generous contribution or 2) Join me for the Walk! (Sat, Oct 13th @ Soldier Field)

For more information on America's Walk for Diabetes, please visit www.diabetes.org/walk

From: Wordancer1@aol.com
Writer's Ink Poetry Group meets every other Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Red Bank Library located at 84 West Front Street Red Bank. Gloria Healy is the moderator. For more info please call 732-741-8966

From: BSteele@co.ocean.nj.us
VOLUNTEERS SEE THE LIGHT -- Volunteers are in the process of forming a "friends of" organization at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Volunteers welcome visitors and support lighthouse activities throughout the year, making it possible to expand activities at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park and increase the operating hours of the new interpretative center. For more information about volunteering, call 609-494-2016

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Upper Freehold Township
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Millstone Township
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Borough of Allenhurst
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Belmar Arts Council
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Artwork of the Jersey Seashore Area
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Leslie Art Studio
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2007 New Jersey Shore Walk Now for Autism
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Down The Shore: A Photo Tour of the Jersey Coast
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Holy Innocents Church
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Jersey Shore Orthodox Rabbinate
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Monmouth Jewish Community Online
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Church of Saint Anselm
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The Historic Village at Allaire
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Jersey Shore Running Club
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Borough of Shrewsbury
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Borough of Eatontown
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Union Landing Historical Society
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Borough of Brielle, NJ
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