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Quote of the Issue:

     Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
                                                                                Abraham Lincoln

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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So how happy are you? Are you doing the work you really want to and does it mean something to you? Are you spending the time with your loved ones doing things that make you smile? Are you taking care of yourself so that you can be your best and be happy? All this may sound corny but as the quote says we are about as happy as we choose to be! So what makes you happy? It can be as simple as listening to a favorite song, buying fresh cut flowers for yourself or taking a walk. Maybe volunteering your time, visiting those who are ill or homebound or helping out at your local school makes you happy because you see the smiles that your efforts bring. Whatever it is that makes you happy be sure to make time to indulge yourself because who wants to be sad and gloomy? Sometimes all you need to be happy is to see someone smile! So be that person who smiles and you may just be spreading happiness...
Until March 3rd, be a ray of sunshine for others you meet,
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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February 18 thru March 1 - Nunsense will be presented at  The Spring Lake Theatre Third and Madison Avenues Spring Lake. Call for showtimes (732) 449-4530

February 22 thru 24 - Incorruptible is a  play by Michael Hollinger, directed by Bill King and presented by  The South Street Players, Inc.at Priedaine Stage 1017 Highway 33 East Freehold. Showtimes are as follows: 2/24: 2:00pm, All Other Shows: 8:00pm. Call (866) 700-7797

February 23 - Sandy Hook Birding Program with Scott Barnes, Senior Naturalist, will guide you at Sandy Hook in search of Barrow's Goldeneye, Lapland Longspur, and Snow Bunting, as well as waterfowls, gulls, and other winter specialties. Pre-registration is recommended and you meet at  Lot B, Bayberry Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook at 8:45am. Call (732) 872-2500

February 24 - Pack 63 Cub Scouts and their families are invited to the Pack's Annual Blue and Gold Dinner at 4 pm at the Brielle Elementary School's All Purpose Room. In addition to a wonderful meal, the Cubs will receive awards and recognition. There will be skits about water safety and fishing, and with hermit crab races!

February 24 - Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson will begin at 2 pm. It is being presented by the Lenore Raphael Trio at Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call  (732) 431-7222

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February 27 - Screaming Orphans will be presented at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre West Long Branch at 9 pm. Call (732) 263-6889

February 28 - Cub Scout Pack63 Monmouth Council of Boy Scouts' Friends of Scouting Fund Raising Presentation will be at 7:30pm  at the Curtis House. Scout parents and the public are invited for Coffee 'n Cub Scouts

February 28 - The American Cancer Society invites individuals who want to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to join it Relay For Life Kick Off Party, scheduled for Thursday, 7 pm at the Wall municipal Complex, 2700 Allaire Road.  The Relay Kickoff is an opportunity for families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc, to come together to kick off the Relay For Life season and the local event.  The party is free to all that would like to attend.  Joining your community in the fight against cancer can make the difference in finding the cure and ending suffering to all that have been touched by this disease.  Last year the Wall community raised over 130,00 dollars and was supported by over 50 teams.  Join us this year in the fight against cancer and celebrate with your community at the annual kick off party. For more information about the Wall Township Relay for Life contact the American cancer Society office at 732-758-8259 or 1-800-ACS-2345

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March 1 - Vietnam Veterans Who Wouldn't Come Home will be presented at 1 pm at NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial GSP exit 116, PNC Bank Arts Center 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. Call (732) 335-0033

March 1 - First Saturday Asbury Park is a chance to spend the first Saturday of each month enjoying sidewalk sales, shopping, and dining under a variety of different themes in Asbury Park. Call (732) 775-7676

March 2 - E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon at Brookdale Community College Lincroft. Call (732) 542-1642

March 2 - Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade begins 12 pm on Main Street. Call (732) 681-3700 ext. 229

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March 2 - The public is welcome to join the Union Landing Historical Society for a presentation about the Hindenburg Disaster at 2 pm at the Curtis House, 644 Union Lane, Brielle. For questions regarding this program contact Ray Shea 732.528.1079

March 6 & 7 - Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story is Book, Music, and Lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff at Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center Newman Springs Road Lincroft. Showtime is 8 pm. Call (732) 224-2411

March 13 - The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and SAMR (Supreme Asset Management & Recovery), are holding a joint Business after Hours and networking event at SAMR, 1950 Rutgers University Boulevard, Lakewood, on Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  The cost of registration and refreshments for members and nonmembers is $10.00.  Brianne Douglas, director of asset management, will conduct tours of the newly opened 100,000 square foot building. Call Pam or Maureen at 732-363-0012.

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SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County Needs YOU
Would you like to help a small-business owner or a budding entrepreneur become successful? Share your expertise through SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County. Business people, either actively working or retired, who would like to volunteer their time and expertise to help start new businesses or help existing businesses grow, are always welcome to join SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County. SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County meets the first Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 220 of the ATeC Building on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College. Feel free to attend. SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County is a national nonprofit organization and a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For further information contact SCORE at www.SCORE36.org, or leave a message at the SCORE office on the Brookdale Community College campus at 732-219-9119.

Shore Speakers Club now meets regularly in Neptune at the Neptune Public Library, Neptune Boulevard Neptune.They meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 pm.

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 January meetings are January 2nd and January 16th

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

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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.

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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.

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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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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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The Path to Glory hosted a Flames of War Game
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Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
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International Airborne Society
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Jersey Runner
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SCORE
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Sandy Hook, Official Sandy Hook
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The Ocean Institute at Sandy Hook
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Save the Planetarium Fund
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SOUTH JERSEY ASTRONOMY CLUB
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Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area
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Welcomes you to the City Guide for Spring Lake, NJ
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Spring Lake Bed and Breakfasts
   http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/spring-lake-new-jersey.html

Irish ancestry by city
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Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours
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Season's Greetings From The Jersey Shore
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War at the Shore
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