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Quote of the Issue:

     Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone.
                                       Gladys Bronwyn Stern

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Gratitude? A word that is often associated with religion or philosophy. Yet I am sure that there are plenty of us who can name a dozen things in our life that we are grateful for such as good health, family, home, freedom,food and the list continues. So often   (myself included) we get caught up in the daily grind that we forget to show gratitude for those things we hold dear and yet take for granted. As I write this I am winding down from a busy summer "vacation" and gearing up for a new school year. (My 21st to be exact). I am grateful for the rest and fun I had these past weeks but I am also eager and grateful for the opportunity to get back to what I love to do - teach! So I ask you to reflect on what are you grateful for and then to show thanks for those things as well. Maybe even write them down and slip the list in your wallet. Then when you are having a tough day pull out the list and remember what is really important....

Until the September 3rd, thanks for being such wonderful readers over the years!!

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 28 - Manasquan Inlet Lighted Boat Parade will begin at 8 pm. The boroughs of Brielle, Manasquan & Point Pleasant will hold an award winning lighted boat parade Manasquan Inlet. Call (732) 892-1118

August 29 thru 31 - Calling boys and girls and children of all ages to the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars. Performances will be held at East Freehold Park Kozlowski Road, Freehold  at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm. Call 800-796-5672

August 29 - Sandy Hook Summer Beach Concert featuring Jazz Lobsters at Beach area E, Sandy Hook starting at 6 pm. Call (732) 872-5970

August 29 - 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 30 - Cruise on down to the Freehold Kruise Night and check out Vintage cars, Hot rods & Motorcycles along Main St, Freehold from 6 - 10 pm. Call (732) 462-3584

August 31 - Old Dune Trail Walk is a chance to explore an ocean side habitat through the dunes & holly forest, & past a freshwater pond. Meet at Sandy Hook Visitor Center Sandy Hook by 10 am. Call (732) 872-5970

August 31 - Annual Ocean Grove Memorabilia Auction begins at 5 pm (preview 3-5 pm) at the Youth Temple Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

August 31 - Belmar's Friday Night Concert featuring Yuppie Soup - pop & rock   at Pyanoe Plaza Main St between 8th & 9th Ave, Belmar starting at 7 pm. Call (732) 681-3700

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September 1 - Jersey Shore Running Club to host 14th Annual Saturday in the Park - "Women Taking Steps to Help Women" begins at 9 am in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. Over 500 individual women runners and walkers are expected to join together on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend to raise funds for and promote awareness of organizations that provide essential services to women and their children in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Presented by the Jersey Shore Running Club, the fourteenth annual Saturday in the Park 5K "Women Taking Steps to Help Women" will be a fun-filled, rain or shine event featuring a Women's 5K Run and 3 Mile Walk at 9:00am and Children's Races at approximately 10:00am. Last year's events were held during a memorable tropical storm this year can only promise better weather.Race Day Registration begins at 8:00 am. Entry fees are $20 before August 26th, $25 after August 26th and $5 for Children's Races. Participants who raise $75 or more in pledges receive free entry. For more information on Saturday in the Park 5K, please contact Penny Hinck at 732-571-2162, call the JSRC Hotline 732-542-6090, visit www.saturdayinthepark5k.org, or pre-register in person at The Running Store, at The Grove in Shrewsbury.

September 1 - First Saturday In Asbury Park is a chance to spend the First Saturday shopping, and dining under different monthly themes Downtown Asbury Park from Noon - 10 pm and beyond. Call (732) 775-7676

September 1 - Beach Fest Jazz & Blues Festival from 2 pm - 10 pm with four great Jazz & Blues bands on the Great Lawn by the Promenade Long Branch with fireworks at 9:30 pm. Call (732) 923-2044

September 1 - Manasquan Labor Day Celebration with Billy Lawlor in concert followed by gala fireworks on Main Beach, Manasquan at 7 pm. Call (732) 223-0544

September 1 thru 3 - Have fun at the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at Maria Gatta Community Park Port-Au-Peck Ave. & Main St. Opposite Monmouth Park Racetrack. Call 800-796-5672 for showtimes

September 1 - Ocean Grove Annual Craft Show from 9 am - 4 pm on Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 775-0035

September 1 - Doo Wop Show with Gene Chandler, the Dukes of Earl,Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, The Chiffons and The Tune Waevers at The Great Auditorium Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Call (800) 773-0097

September 2 - Asbury Park Beach & Boardwalk Concert featuring Frank Fotusky will run from 2 - 5 pm. Call (732) 502-5749

September 3 - Enjoy the sounds of Bob Berger Band from 2 - 5 pm on the boardwalk in Asbury Park. Call (732) 502-5749

September 3 -  Movies On The Belmar Beach starts at dusk. This week is the movie Goonies being shown on Eighth Ave Beach, Belmar. Call  (732) 681-3700

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September 6 - Bobby Byrne Concert at Huisman Gazebo Silver Lake Park, Belmar at 7 pm. Call (732) 681-3700

September 6 thru 9 - Verizon Belmar Pro Surfing Tournament from 7 am - 10 pm on the beachfront in Belmar. Call (732) 681-3700 or go to www.belmar.com

September 7 - HABcore will sponsor its 10th Annual Gala, A Harvest Moon Festival, at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel in Eatontown. All proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of HABcore, Inc., an organization that serves people who are homeless in the greater Monmouth County area. For more information about HABcore, its programs, and the upcoming gala, please contact Ellen Davis, Development Director, at 732-544-1975.

September 8 - The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea directed by Father Alphonse Stephenson  will perform at 8 pm at The Great Auditorium Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call (800) 773-0097

September 8 - The Keyport Historical Society will present the Steamboat Dock Museum's Annual CRAFT Cupboard Holiday Bazaar for additional information, please call (732) 264-5097 or the Keyport Historical Society (732) 739-6390.

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September 9 - The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to host the 10th Annual Rock' n Ride Bike Tour. Mayor of Harvey Cedars, Jonathan Oldham is Honorary Chairman of the event. Commerce Bank is the title sponsor. For more information about the Rock' n Ride Bike Tour, contact Michelle at 1-888-853-6550, ext 227 or michellea@jerseycoast-redcross.org.

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!!

September 15 - The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will hold its 29th annual Outdoor Flea Market at the Atlantic Highlands Marina (off First Ave.) from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information contact the Society online at: http://atlantichighlandshistory.org or call Bette at 732-291-4313 or Carmen at 732-291-9337.

September 16 - Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity will host its 8th Annual Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing. Registration and check-in will take place at AMC Metroplex Theater, 101 Trotters Way, Freehold, NJ at 9:00 a.m. The Ride starts at 11: 00 p.m. sharp, and continues through Monmouth and Ocean Counties, ending at the Colts Neck Fire House, where Carrabba's Italian Grill will provide free lunch to participants.

October 6 - Herbertsville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Presents: Murder Marinara. A Murder Mystery Dinner (Dinner provided by Carrabba's). For tickets or information on this event, please contact Sabrina at 732-934-0004. All proceeds benefit the Herbertsville Fire Company.

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Freehold Phrasers Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at the Western Monmouth - Chamber of Commerce, 17 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 at 7:30 pm. For more information call Jim, 732-605-1362, or email jsamuel12@comcast.net, or see http://www.freeholdphrasers.homestead.com. The September meetings are September 5 and September 19.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.
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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!

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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

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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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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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Ocean Sports Academy
   http://www.osanj.com/

Central Jersey Dance Society
   http://www.centraljerseydance.org/

Central Jersey Bicycle Club, Inc.
   http://www.cjbc.org/

Upper Freehold Township
   http://www.uftnj.com/

Borough of Monmouth Beach
   http://www.monmouthbeach.us/

Millstone Township
   http://www.millstone.nj.us/

Borough of Allenhurst
   http://www.allenhurstnj.org/

Belmar Arts Council
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Leslie Art Studio
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2007 New Jersey Shore Walk Now for Autism
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New Jersey Travel and Tourism
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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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Church of Saint Anselm
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New Jersey Art & Craft Shows, Fairs & Festivals
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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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