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Quote of the Issue:

The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.
                                                                             George Eliot (1819 - 1880)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Vanilla or chocolate, walk or bike, hamburger or hotdog. All of these involve choices we make during the summertime. Think of all the choices you make on a daily basis. Some require you to stop and think and others are split second decisions with little to no thought. Yet, there are other choices that we mull over and seek advice for. It is amazing to the amount and degree to which we make our choices. However, do we really knowingly make our choices? Are we aware of the impact, consequences and reach that our choices can have? Every decision we make is a chance to learn and to grow. So this week try to be more aware of your choices, big and small, and see how you have grown...
Until July 21st, vanilla, bike and hamburger (with cheese)...
Karen
PS - Remember we are now publishing every Monday in June, July and August! So if you have an event to include we need it by Friday at 12 noon to be included in the following Monday's issue. Thanks!

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
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July 14 -  A script reading of The Angel in the Trees by Dan O'Brien about a disillusioned New Yorker who finds herself adrift in a Southern town. This unlikely guide leads us to uncover the truth about God, ghosts and just who really is the Angel in the Trees. It will be presented by the New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch. It starts at 7 pm. Call 732-229-3166 or email info@njrep.org

July 15 - Farmer's Market from 11:00am-3:00pm is a chance to purchase and enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants. Rain or shine. It is held at 1 East Main Street Hall of Records Freehold. Call (732) 462-3584

July 16 -  Music on the Hook with this week's performer: BethAnne Clayton Band at Beach Area E Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook starting at 6 pm. Call (732) 291-7733

July 17 - Spring Lake Junior Lifeguard Invitational starts at 9 am at the South End Pavilion, Spring Lake. Call (866) FOR-USLA (367-8752)

July 17 to 20 - The Little Hours, a World Premiere musical by David Bucknam based on several short stories by Dorothy Parker will be performed by the New Jersey Repertory Company at the Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Showtimes are Thursday & Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Call (732) 229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org.

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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.

Witches Brew
July 18, August 15, September 19 & October 17

Located in Ocean Grove, NJ at 25 Ocean Pathway.

(732) 775-0616

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July 18 - Fred Lehotay's Melody Men Band will provide social dancing to a live band the third Friday of each month from 7 to 10:30 pm at the Freehold Knights of Columbus 70 East Main St., Freehold. Call (732) 780-0747

July 18 & 19 - Big Band Sound of the "Nocturnes" is the fifth concert in the "Concert Series at Allaire Village". Historic Allaire Village Chapel within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. It starts at 8 pm. Call (732) 919-3500

July 19 - Sea Girt Lighthouse Art Show and Sale with a Rain Date of   7/20 will be presented by the Manasquan River Group of Artists featuring original work in watercolor, oils, pastel, and mixed media. It will be held on Beach Boulevard at the Lighthouse Sea Girt from 10 am to 4 pm. Call (732) 449-7089

July 19 - Enjoy the sounds of ABBA the Tour at Ocean Grove Great Auditorium 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove starting at 8 pm. Call 1-800-965-9324

July 20 - Stocking Stuffer Sale is a chance to enjoy holiday shopping for crafts, hand-made by the Allaire Auxiliary members starting at 2 pm at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call  (732) 919-3500

July 20 - The annual Shark River Hills First Aid Squad summer bash will be from 4to 8 pm at the Jersey Shore Headliner on Rt. 35 in Neptune. The $10 donation gets you admission, 2 drinks and a food item (Burger or dog). There will be live music, volleyball, gift auctions and FUN FUN FUN! You can see any member for tix, call 988-1880 or buy at the door.

July 21 - USLA Junior Lifeguard Regionals to be held at 11 am at the Sea Girt Army Camp, Sea Girt. Call (866) FOR-USLA (367-8752)

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Question: What is the best kept secret in Bradley Beach till now?
Answer: The United Engine and Truck Company's Banquet Hall!!

Located at 815 Rear Main Street in Bradley Beach. This versatile, multipurpose facility can host a variety of events, including : corporate meeting, awards banquets, birthday parties, wedding receptions, holiday parties, or any social gathering.

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July 21 - Free Summertime Outdoor Movies with this week's feature: Shrek 2 at The Algonquin 173 Main St., Manasquan starting at 8:30 pm. Call (732) 528-9211

July 21 -  A script reading of A Slow Fugue Before Dying by Elizabeth Nell Dubus opens in a cemetery in which veterans of wars going back to the American Revolution are buried. Three women have gathered to put flowers on a grave and one by one tell tales of their loves, losses, hopes, dreams. This is being presented by the New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch.It starts at 7 pm.Call 732-229-3166

July 22 - STENOTECH CAREER INSTITUTE Open House in Piscataway.Visit our website or contact Admissions for more information: info@stenotech.edu / 888-783-6685

July 23 to 27- Head on over to the Monmouth County Fair.  http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/

July 28 - First Annual Golf outing hosted by the BNI Chapters of Monmouth County. Meet us at Knob Hill Golf Club at 7:00 AM for Registration and breakfast followed by 18 holes of golf and NETWORKING. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Monmouth/Ocean Counties. For more info call Mark Horowitz 732-614-5940

July 29 -  STENOTECH CAREER INSTITUTE Open House in Fairfield.Visit our website or contact Admissions for more information: info@stenotech.edu / 888-783-6685

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August 20 - Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce 2008 Scholarship BBQ. Bar Anticipation 5:30-8 pm. For more information, please contact the Chamber at info@smcconline.org or 732-280-8800

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This space for rent FREE for local groups looking to get the "word" out.

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.

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The "Home Buyers Choice" at the Jersey Shore

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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.

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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History and genealogy of the Downs Family
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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:  THE MAN ABOUT TOWN (DAVID ZIMEL)
Ahh, your morning coffee. Something to look forward to, the start of a new day. While it's important that the coffee be good, where you're having it is also important. On Saturday April 12th, it was my pleasure to have my morning cup at the grand opening of the Barbaric Bean on Main St. in Ocean Grove. The coffee was great, as was the food. But what I truly liked was the atmosphere. An excellent place to linger with friends and family or just read your favorite book. So make your way over to the Barbaric Bean. Even if the rest of your day isn't splendid, you'll know it started off just fine.

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.

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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 : MJ@lonekeep.com
Looking for low cost website promotion visit www.towne-crier.com/local.htm to see if this fits your needs!

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LINKS OF INTEREST TO THE JERSEY SHORE
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Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ - A Victorian New Jersey Seaside Resort
   http://www.avon-by-the-sea.com

The Borough of Belmar, NJ - More than just a great beach; it's a great way of life
   http://www.belmar.com

Borough of Bradley Beach - New Jersey's Family Resort
   http://www.bradleybeachonline.com

New Jersey Newcomers Clubs, Moms and Dads Organizations
   http://www.newcomersclub.com/nj.html

Great Storms of the Jersey Shore
   http://www.down-the-shore.com/storm.html

Belmar Chamber of Commerce
   http://www.belmarchamber.com

Saint Rose Grammar School, Belmar New Jersey
   http://www.srgs.org

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Mount Olympus Pet Supply

Pre-Grand Opening specials
on products for your dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, birds!

Attention Carnivore Owners! Check out our new Frozen Foods section!

Mice, rats and other feeders all individually frozen and shipped to your door, packed in dry ice, with a frozen arrival and 100% customer satisfaction guarantees.
Minimize your shipping cost, too, as our frozen stock will keep for up to a year in a standard freezer.

Check back often for new additions to our stock and for new specials.

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Belmar, NJ Surf Report
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Belmar police chief airs concerns about Lake Como fireworks
http://www.topix.com/city/south-belmar-nj/2008/04/belmar-police-chief-airs-concerns-about-lake-como-fireworks

Burmese pythons head for the Jersey shore
   http://www.businessweek.com/investing/green_business/archives/2008/02/wild_boa_constr.html

Jersey Shore Beach Blast Baseball Tournament
   http://www.beachblastbaseball.com/teams.html

Jersey Shore Alpacas
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Located in the Sea Girt Mall at Garrow Chiropractic Center 2204 Highway 35, #7 Sea Girt, NJ 08750

The Massage Club of Wall announces the best massage deals at the Jersey Shore. Experienced , professional massage therapists giving excellent massages for an amazing value. Only $35.00 for your first one hour massage! We have flexible hours and the savings do not stop there. You can join our club and enjoy full one hour massages for less than $40.00 a visit all summer long.

Located at Garrow Family Chiropractic in the Sea Girt Mall. Call for an appointment at (732) 223-1990 or visit our website for more information.

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New Jersey's Clean Energy Program
   http://www.njcleanenergy.com

Energy Star
   http://www.energystar.gov

Blue Mountain Water Service
   http://www.bluemountainwater.com

Jersey Bites - website about cooking and eating at the Jersey Shore
   http://www.jerseybites.com

Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
   http://www.smcconline.org

New Jersey Natural Gas - Energy Saving Resources
   http://www.njliving.com

Original Fudge Kitchen Cape May
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Cape May Whale Watch
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The Mad Batter
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TO ALL WOMEN SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL, LUCRATIVE, FLEXIBLE CAREER: COURT REPORTING CONTINUES TO BE IN GREAT DEMAND!

Learn real-time stenotype skills, and you'll have career choices that will last a lifetime: Freelance Court Reporting, Judicial Reporting, Medical Transcription, Broadcast Captioning and CART for the hearing-impaired.

STENOTECH CAREER INSTITUTE, New Jersey's premier accredited court reporting school, offers day and evening classes, placement services, and financial aid for qualified applicants.

Attend a 7:00 pm Open House on Tuesday, July 22, in Piscataway or Tuesday, July 29, in Fairfield.

Visit our website or contact Admissions for more information: info@stenotech.edu / 888-783-6685

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