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Quote of the Issue:

     We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves.
    -Francois, duc de La Rochefoucauld, moralist (1613-1680)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Ah springtime! A time of rebirth, renewal and perhaps reinvention. Time to shed the winter weight, peel off the old winter coats and gloves and maybe let in the sun. It is time to get out and take in the the great outdoors and feel a bit of  freedom like the springtime birds that are returning. Maybe it it time to let slip the disguises or let down our guards and be open to new experiences this spring. Have you been shut off from someone or closed to a new idea? Then perhaps this is the best time to reach out or open up and see what happens. Just like the baby chicks learning to fly or the new buds blooming we too need to take risk if we are going to truly live.
Until April 21st, just be open and honest and see where it leads you...
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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April 7 - The Battle of Monmouth: A Young Woman Goes to War will be sponsored by the American Association of University Women and held at the Old First Church 69 Kings Highway, Middletown from 7pm to 9pm

April 8 - Lani Silver will present The Holocaust & Social Injustice Today: Genocide & Racism in the 20th Century. Lani Silver is an oral historian and a social activist who founded the Holocaust Oral History Project (now called the Bay Area Holocaust Oral History Project), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to record the stories of Holocaust survivors to raise public awareness of the Holocaust. In her 16 years with the project, Ms. Silver coordinated 2,419 interviews with 1,400 Holocaust survivors and witnesses. Ms. Silver's moving and compelling lecture will help audience members analyze the issues of racism that surround them in their everyday lives. The lecture will be held at Georgian Court University in the Casino Auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. The   cost is $10 per person in advance; $15 per person at door; FREE to GCU community with ID; reservations required.

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April 10 - To Catch a Thief (1955) a film screening/lecture series featuring Classic Hitchcock films starring Cary Grant will begin at 7:30 pm at the Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call 732- 528-9211

April 11 - An Evening with Dr. Gregory Olsen who is an inventor,entrepreneur, and space traveler. He will be at the Monmouth Museum on the Brookdale Campus located at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The presentation will begin at 6 pm. Call (732) 747-2266

April 12 - There's a new bean in town!! The Barbaric Bean, located at 48 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, is now the home of the Barbaric Bean Coffee Roasters, a new café and espresso bar that boasts of the freshest coffee in town. Visit the Barbaric Bean all day from 7:30 am to 6 pm for free coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, live music, and other giveaways. They promise a wild, untamed experience, as barbaric as their beans. "We will have free coffee and espresso drinks all day as many as you can drink" according to Joe Parrillo, the CEO, roaster, and "fun-guy." With its own coffee roasting on-site, Barbaric Bean Coffee Roasters will have a competitive edge on the freshest coffee and unique blends available. I have been here for breakfast and lunch recently and it is truly some of the best coffee and yummiest food around!! Give the omelet muffins a try!! Check them out at   www.barbaricbean.com or call 732-775-8500

April 12 - Charcoal Drawing on Sandy Hook at 9 am. Join artist Eileen Kennedy for a short charcoal drawing lesson and a trip to a natural setting to become inspired. Reservations are required for this free program at the American Littoral Society Building 18, Fort Hancock Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 291-0055

April 12 - N.J. Postcard, Book, & Paper Show from 10 am to 4 pm will be held at the Youth Temple, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

April 12 - Ocean Grove Wellness Day from 10 am to 3 pm at Francis Asbury Manor 70 Stockton Ave, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 922-9802 ext. 161

April 12 - The Great White Way from 42nd St to Lincoln Center is a chance to travel the great white way from Broadway to the Met right at The Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. Showtime is 8 pm. Call (732) 528-9211

April 13 - Going Bunkers is a chance to discover the role Sandy Hook played in New York Harbor defense at the Fort Hancock Museum Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook starting at 2 pm. Call (732) 291-0055

April 13 - The Delaware Valley Orienteering Club is holding a Pakin Pond State Forest/Rec. area "maphike" from 10:30am to 1 pm. The cost of registration for Juniors is $5 and nonmember adults is $10.00 and group rates and free detailed color topo map reading training is available. Courses are varied in difficulty, from short 2 mile beginner hikes appropriate for children, to 5 plus mile expert/advanced cross county courses. For directions and FAQ's see www.dvoa.us.orienteering.org Call Bob (DVOA member) at W 973-724-7672 for questions. This is a rain or shine event

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April 13 - In Concert: America's Tenor Dominic Mantuano, the versatile opera vocalist who portrayed Enrico Caruso at Georgian Court's continuing Biographies from The Court series, returns this spring for a musical odyssey. This electrifying show will provide a tour through numerous genres-classical, opera, Broadway standards, Mario Lanza, '50s and '60s, patriotic, country, and more. The tenor voice of Dominic Mantuano, named Grand Champion Performer of the World in 1999, will transcend the genres and make this show enjoyable for every age. The show will be held at Georgian Court University at the Casino Auditorium beginning at 1 pm. The cost is $30 per person in advance; $45 per person at the door; reservations required. Red Hat groups! Call for special discount in honor of Red Hat Society Day!

April 13 - The Harvie S. Trio will perform Jazz on the Latin Side at 2 pm at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call 732- 431-7222

April 13 -  To Catch a Thief (1955) a film screening/lecture series featuring Classic Hitchcock films starring Cary Grant will begin at 7:30 pm at the Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call 732- 528-9211

April 16 - Shades of Jade features Jade Simmons at Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St, Manasquan. The show will start at 10:30 am. Call (732) 528-9211

April 16 - Ocean Film and Arts Festival: Film- Sharkwater starts at 7 pm . It will feature Robert Stewart's award winning film of an unbelievable adventure in the shark rich waters of the marine reserves of the Cocos Island, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. It will be held at Clearview Cinemas 36 White Street, Red Bank. Call (732) 571-3512

April 17 - Ocean Film and Arts Festival is a day of ocean and art themed films and art work from 10 am to 8:30 pm at Young Auditorium, Wilson Auditorium, and Pollak Theatre Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Call (732) 571-3512

April 17 - Birding for Beginners. If you are new to birding, this is the bird walk for you. Join Patrick Belardo as he introduces you to the fundamentals of bird identification while visiting the diverse habitats of Sandy Hook. It will run from 8 am to 12 noon starting at the Visitor's Center Parking Lot Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 872-2500

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April 18 & 19 - Enjoy the beauty of the Central Jersey African Violet Show and Sale and stock up on plants that are not available in local stores at the First Baptist Church 232 Main Street, Matawan. Times are as follows: Friday 4/18: 3 pm and Saturday 4/19 from 10 am to 4 pm

April 19 - Walk for Special Olympics will start and finish at Asbury Park Convention Hall.The start time is 10 am.Come on out to support New Jersey Special Olympics with a 3 mile walk along the boardwalk and sites in Asbury Park. After the walk all participants will be treated to a post walk buffet and an ALL Star Concert in Asbury Park's Convention Hall! Information and registration at http://www.sonj.org

April 19 - Earth Day Open House at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center located at 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell from 12 noon to 5pm. There will be live animal shows, nature walks, crafts, pontoon boat rides, popcorn and movies powered by the sun and more!!! Call (732) 751-9453 or go to http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/manasquan_envctr.asp

April 19 - Union Landing Historical Society's 9th Annual Antique Roadshow will be held from 2 to 4 pm at the Curtis House located at 644 Union Lane, Brielle. There is a new format this year! Listen to the stories of the antiques brought in! If you have questions, contact John Belding 732.528.5867

April 19 -  Fort Hancock Lantern Tour is a chance to take a nighttime walk with a ranger dressed in World War II uniform as he patrols Fort Hancock. Learn about Army life on post in the 1940's. Meet at Ft. Hancock Post Theater Parking Lot Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook before 8pm. Call (732) 291-0055

April 20 - Sandy Hook Birding Program meets at 7 am to look for early immigrants and a visit to the migration watch with Associate Naturalist Bruce Fetz. Meet at the Bayberry (B) Parking Lot Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 872-2500

April 24 - North by Northwest (1959) a film screening/lecture series featuring Classic Hitchcock films starring Cary Grant will begin at 7:30 pm at the Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

April 26 - Knights of Columbus Council #816 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring "Shop 'Til You Drop" on Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the Council home at 203 West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City. Crafts, jewelry and much more!

April 29 - MULTI-CHAMBER BLOOD DRIVE, Southern Monmouth, Belmar, Manasquan, Greater Spring Lake & Ocean Grove have teamed up with the Central Jersey Blood Bank to give back to the community. TIME: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. LOCATION: Super Foodtown 1732 Highway 35 & 18th Avenue, Belmar. To make an appointment for April 29, contact the Chamber Office - (732) 280-8800 or sign up at Super Foodtown, 1732 Highway 35 & 18th Avenue, Belmar, 732-280-2333

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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.

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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

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

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: christine@physiciansfitnesssolutions.com
Still time to get into two great programs!!!
Program 1 - Physicians Fitness Solutions - Defining Metabolism Find out what really makes your metabolism work and how this relates to your weight loss success. 12 week Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program, managed by Dr. Evelyn R. Wells, MD, which kicks off Wednesday 3/19. Call 732-775-5000 for more information.
Program 2 - Food Energetics: Spark the Energy Within Find out what foods increase and decrease your energy and how this relates to your weight loss success. HOLISTIC weight loss series - The Primary Health Weight Loss Program kicks off Thursday 3/20 with Rebecca Rhoads, MA, CHHC, AADP Call 732-299-8686 for more information.

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From: info@atlanticartisans.com
CALLING ALL ARTISANS, Atlantic Artisans, LLC is hosting a night of "Live Art". We are looking for submissions from any artisan that wants to exhibit their art in a creative, informative, moving way in a window while spectators marvel at your artistic ability. We are accepting all submissions in the form of email or snail mail. Creativity is the key and more details will follow when you submit your idea. This is a way to educate the public of the creativity that all artists exhibit. For more information please email Atlantic Artisans, LLC at 732-291-0100.

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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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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The Jersey Shore Club - Stevens Alumni Association
   http://alumni.stevens.edu/njjs/

Jersey Shore Roller Girls
   www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net