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Quote of the Issue:

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.                                                                       John Lennon (1940 - 1980), "Beautiful Boy"

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Well I have to share a recent surprise I received that reminded me of how important it is to not get so busy in making plans. As you may know from past issues I have been teaching 20+ years now and absolutely love what I do. I actually look forward to September and enjoy being with my students. Over the years I have had students come back to visit me at school. However, recently upon returning home from a day at camp I received a wonderful surprise! Three of my former students who are in high school were at my home to greet me. Now you might think "how is that a wonderful surprise?" To begin I was greeted with shouts of happiness at having found my home and me! Then I spent a pleasant hour and a half sitting on the front porch taking a trip down memory lane with these three wonderful young adults. You have to remember that I had these students in 3rd grade! Yet the thing that touched me most was the revelation that these students remembered things that I did and said that were not academically related but rather moments when I reached them on a personal level and touched their hearts by something I did for them. Little things or moments that were not planned. Now you should know that on this particular perfect 10 beach day I had my entire afternoon carefully planned out to relax because it had been a tough day at camp! Yet I guess the Lord threw me a curve ball and helped me realize that life is not about planning the next event or activity. It is about the moments especially the moments when we reach out to another and make a memory. I won't forget this lovely unplanned afternoon! The beach will be there tomorrow.....
Until July 28th, enjoy the unexpected,
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
by Karen E. Jarosz
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July 21 - USLA Junior Lifeguard Regionals at 11 am at Sea Girt Army Camp, Sea Girt. Call (866) FOR-USLA (367-8752)

July 22 - Farmer's Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants. Rain or shine from 11 am to 3 pm at 1 East Main Street Hall of Records Freehold. Call (732) 462-3584

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

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July 18, August 15, September 19 & October 17

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July 22 & 23 -  Treasure Island follows the exploits of Jim Hawkins, who happens upon a map to find buried treasure.It will be presented at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Call (732) 571-3512

July 23 to 27 - 2008 Monmouth County Fair will be held at East Freehold Park in Freehold. Call (732) 842-4000

July 23 - Music on the Hook featuring Jobonanno & The Godsons of Soul Beach Area E Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook starting at 6 pm. Call (732) 291-7733

July 23 - Teddy Bear Tea, Cottage, will be held at the Starving Artist at 50 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove. Bring a teddy bear with you for tea and fun at 12 noon. Call (732) 774-1869

July 24 - Belmar Junior Lifeguard Invitational Tournament will be held at 9:30 am at the 6th Ave beach in Belmar. Call (866) FOR-USLA (367-8752)

July 24 thru 26 - Spring Lake Shakespeare in the Park Presents "As You Like It" at Devine Park, Spring Lake (5th and Passaic Avenues) starting at 7:30 pm. For information call 732-449-0577 Admission is free and it is open seating on the grass - bring your own lawn chairs/blankets

July 25 - Center Players, Freehold's resident theater company, is delighted to offer the 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy written by Alfred Uhry and directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita as its summer Signature Series production. It will run five consecutive weekends through August 24th. Show times are 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $24 and $22 for seniors (60 and over), students, and groups of 10 or more. Price includes complimentary beverage and desserts during intermission. Tickets are available at www.centerplayers.org or by calling the box office at 732-462-9093, ext 1. Dining packages are available at local restaurants

July 25 - Calligraphy Workshop will be offered from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Centennial Cottage, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

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July 25 - August 3 - Seussical based on the works of Dr. Seuss will be presented at The Barn in Thompson Park Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Showtimes are: Friday and Saturday: 8:00pm, Sunday: 7:00pm. Call (732) 842-4000 ext 1

July 26 & 27 -The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan musicals and it is being presented by the Algonquin Arts 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

July 28 - Crazy Quilting (Part 1) will be offered from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Centennial Cottage, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

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

July 30 - Young Professionals Host Networking Event at Historic Strand Theater, Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. Tickets cost $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.

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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.

Fact or fiction? Neptune City was know as Sharktown (part of Avon) until they got indoor plumbing. Avon wanted nothing to do with it!

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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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

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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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 Local Readers
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From: RobertJHilton@aol.com
Did you know there is a Farmer's Market In Atlantic Highlands! Located in the Beautiful Atlantic Highlands, The new Farmers Market every Friday from 2pm -8pm located in the harbor parking lot features fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, pastry, honey, pickles and more.  Shop downtown or eat at one of the 11 great restaurants located in downtown Atlantic Highlands.  For more information check out www.atlantichighlands.org

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.

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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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Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org

Island Heights Yacht Club Home Page. Race results for many of the races that occur on Toms River and the Central part of the Barnegat Bay.
http://www.ihyc.com

GayJerseyShore.com - GLBT Portal
   http://www.gayjerseyshore.com

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

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Mount Olympus Pet Supply

Pre-Grand Opening specials
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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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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

Belmar, NJ Surf Report
   http://www.swellinfo.com/surfreport/belmar-newjersey.html

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

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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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Jersey Shore Alpacas
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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

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