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Quote of the Issue:

     Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

                                                                                                  Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Happiness! What exactly is it? This time of year most folks seem to be happy. Is it the loveliness of spring time that brings with it birds singing in the morning, the sun shining and the flowers in full bloom? Is happiness born from knowing that what you are doing is exactly what you love to do and is fulfilling and meaningful? Perhaps happiness comes from being with those we love. When I hear the word I think of the song Happiness is from the show "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" which happens to be a favorite of mine. The lyrics remind one that happiness is eating an ice cream cone, flying a kite, friends and love. I guess happiness means different things to different folks but it is universal to us all. My wish for all of you this issue is do what makes you happy and share happiness with those around you because the world sure could use it!
Until May 5th, don't worry, be happy
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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April 24 - Birding for Beginners with Patrick Belardo from 8 am to 12 noon. 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. Meet at the Visitor's Center Parking Lot Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 872-2500

April 24 - USS New Jersey in the Vietnam War will be presented by New Jersey Vietnam Veteran and Military Liaison Officer for the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Commander Daniel A. Soldano, US Navy Reserve (Retired) at 7 pm at the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial GSP exit 116, PNC Bank, Holmdel. Call (732) 335-0033

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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 25 & 26 - Blue Grass in the Village at 8 pm each evening featuring "Steal the Wheel" in the Allaire Chapel within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

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

April 27 - Arbor Day Holly Forest Walk. Come celebrate Arbor Day's recognition of trees as you join a Park Ranger led walk of the holly forest. Meet at 2 pm at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 291-0055

April 27 - North by Northwest (1959) will be shown as part of a Film screening/lecture series featuring Classic Hitchcock films starring Cary Grant at the Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St., Manasquan. Showtime is 2 pm. Call (732) 528-9211

April 27 - Baroque to Beatles is a piano concert performed by Vladimir Zaitsev to be held at 2 pm at Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7222

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April 29 - Free Band Concert at NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial beginning at 11 am. Enjoy a  concert of patriotic music and other band favorites performed by the Freehold Township High School Band at NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial GSP exit 116, PNC Bank Arts Center 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. Call (732) 335-0033

April 29 - Multi Charmber Blood Drive sponsored by Southern Monmouth, Belmar, Manasquan, Greater Spring Lake & Ocean Grove have teamed up with the Central Jersey Blood Bank to give back to the community. This will run from 11 am to 3 pm at Super Foodtown 1732 Highway 35 & 18th Avenue, Belmar. To make an appointment contact the Chamber Office - (732) 280-8800 or sign up at Super Foodtown, 1732 Highway 35 & 18th Avenue, Belmar, 732-280-2333

May 2 - World Premier of "William's Dark Lady," at the Spring Lake Theatre. A Dessert reception is included starting at 7:15 p.m. Theatre performance is at 8 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Saint Rose High School. Adults $30, Students and Seniors $26. For information and to purchase tickets please contact: Mrs. Eileen Baglivio- 732 295 8980 or St. Rose H.S. 732-681-2858

May 3 - Spring Flea Market from 8 am to 3 pm at Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

May 3 - May Day Frolic will include a treasure hunt for children 10 and under. Line up for your ticket on Miller Preston Way and find your treasure at a Main, South, or Broad St. business. Manasquan starting at 10 am. Call  (732) 223-8303

May 3 - 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 downtown Asbury Park. Call (732) 775-7676

May 3 - Soprano Jo Ellen Miller will perform in recital at the Monmouth Museum, on the campus of Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Monmouth Civic Chorus Artistic Director Mark Shapiro will be at the piano. Limited seating is available for this formal benefit and champagne reception. Reservations are $80 per person. The event begins at 7 pm. Call (732) 933-9333, or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.

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May 3 - Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles is a hit-filled homage to the fabulous folk rock of The Eagles. The show starts at 8 pm and will be at the Algonquin Arts 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

May 4 - Mortar Battery Walk is an opportunity to join in Monmouth County's celebration "A Weekend in Old Monmouth" at  Fort Hancock Parking Lot Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. The walk starts at 2 pm. Call (732) 291-0055

May 5 -  Steamboat Dock Museum's Monday Night Presentation "Fossils in Monmouth County" by Author: Dr. Paul Kovalski is part of the Monthly Steamboat Dock Museums "Monday Night" Events. Do not miss this Presentation of Keyport's Railway history. It starts at 8 pm and there will be light Desserts and refreshments available after the Meeting & Presentation. Admission is free - Inquires, please phone: (732) 739-6390

May 9 - The Bradley Beach NJ Fire Department presents the popular Beefsteak Bake and Gift Auction Fundraiser  at 7 pm. On the menu will be all the steak you can eat, salad, fries, and dessert as well as soft drinks and beer (ID Required). A gift auction will follow. Cost is $30 per person. Please call 732-776-6169 for information. Located at the Bradley Beach Fire Department Headquarters, 815-Rear Main St., Bradley Beach NJ. Proceeds will go toward equipment to outfit the new fire truck.

May 10 - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 346 of Neptune will hold a garage sale / flea market  from 9 am to 2 pm at the Post home, 21 Gully Road, in Neptune. Vendor cost is $15 for a ten-foot space, bring your own table. Rain or shine, the sale will be moved indoors if weather requires. Post kitchen will be open offering reasonably priced food. Checks should be made payable to "ALA Unit 346". Call Jean Goodwin at 732-804-4962 for reservations and info. Donations for the sale can be dropped of Friday May 9, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Located at 21 Gully Road, just off Route 33 and Old Corlies Ave. in Neptune.

May 10 - Ocean Grove Music and Art Festival from 10 am to 4:30 pm featuring art work, pottery, sculpture, photography and jewelry in Auditorium Park as well as Live Music All Day in Bishop Janes Tabernacle. It is free admission and will be held rain or shine. For details call 732-774-1391 or go to www.oceangrovenj.com

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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