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Quote of the Issue:

A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
                                                   Patricia Neal

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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First I would like to thank the many readers that reached out to me and told me how touched they were by last week's Word from Me. The response was overwhelming and so appreciated! I have been doing the newsletter for 10+ years and sometimes I am at a loss for what to write. Last week's note was completely off the cuff and it has received so much positive feedback! So thank you for encouraging me!

Staying with the idea of unplanned moments I had a few this past weekend as I ventured out and back on a mini vacation. My husband and I left on Thursday morning in the pouring rain to head on our annual trip to Lancaster, Pa. We were excited and looking forward to some fun and relaxing! Well, we got onto the turnpike and were making pretty good time when we discovered we had a flat tire!! To add to the unplanned event, the spare was not looking to good either! So we called AAA. Within twenty minutes a young gentleman arrived, filled the spare and put it on in no time. Within ten minutes the sun was out and it was clearing up! We arrived at our hotel but I knew that we needed to replace the tire before heading home. So I pulled out the ol' Yellow Pages (next to the Gideon Bible in our hotel drawer) and looked up Sears. Sure enough there was a Sears not  fifteen minutes from where we were staying. They had an Auto Center and had the tire in stock and on sale!! I got directions and drove over early the next day. Now if any of you know me, you know I get nervous when it comes to driving in places where I am not familiar!! Within an hour my tire was replaced, the old tire removed and the spare double checked as well as air put into all the other tires! I headed back to enjoy my vacation!

However, fate was not done with us yet! Upon starting out to head home we noticed the gauge in the car rising as we drove along. We ended up stopping at a rest stop to check fluids and put in some water. Yet the temperature did not get any lower. As we arrived in New Jersey we drove into a fierce thunderstorm! We made it home safely and my car is in the shop as I type this.

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Why do I share this whole crazy story with you? It is because when I looked up randomly the quote for this week's issue, the one I chose above is what appeared first in my search. See throughout this whole weekend I had a choice when it came to my attitude. I could either get very upset and ruin my weekend away or I could do what I did. I took positive action and decided not to let the events spoil my weekend. I chose to stay in the positive and appreciate the fact that it could have been much worse. In the end, the positive was less stressful, humorous and showed me that I can find my way around in unfamiliar places....

Until August 4th, always look on the bright side of things,
Karen

PS - Remember we are now publishing every Monday in 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 29 -  STENOTECH CAREER INSTITUTE Open House in Fairfield.Visit our website or contact Admissions for more information: info@stenotech.edu / 888-783-6685 ]

July 29 - Farmer's Market from 11 am to 3 pm. Choose fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants. Rain or shine at 1 East Main Street Hall of Records Freehold. Call   (732) 462-3584

July 29 thru August 2 - Come on down to the Manasquan Fireman's Fair and enjoy rides, games, and music from 6 to10 pm at Mallard Park, Manasquan. Call (732) 223-3501

July 30 - Young Professionals will host a Networking Event at Historic Strand Theater from 5 to 8 pm. The Strand Theater is located at  400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

July 30 - Music on the Hook is part of the Sandy Hook summer beach concerts. This week's performer: Next Generation of Soul Beach will perform starting at 6 pm at Area E Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook. Call (732) 291-7733

July 31 - Manasquan Junior Lifeguard Invitational will be held at Main Beach, Manasquan starting at 9 am. Call  (866) FOR-USLA (367-8752)

July 31 - It is Kruise Nite in Downtown Freehold from 6 to 10 pm. Call (732) 462-3584

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July 31 thru August 2 - Shakespeare in the Park in Spring Lake. The rain date is August 3. Call (732) 449-0577

July 31 - Gordon Turk Rittenhouse Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 pm at the Ocean Grove Great Auditorium 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call 1-800-965-9324

July 31 thru Aug 3rd - "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 through August 17th. Thursday is "Prohibition Night" which includes a reception at 7pm. Showtimes are as follows: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 3 pm & 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.. Call (732) 229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org

August 1 - 3rd annual surf movie on the beach starting around 6 pm. It will be on the south side of Ocean Grove Pier. Bring your own beach chair and blanket. Surf Taco will be there giving out plates. There will also be a raffle for prizes. Teds shreds surf candles will be there too. The movie is a surf video by Globe Shoes called "New Emissions of Light and Sound." The Movie screen is 25' x 17'. Free to all who love sand in their toes and Surfing. Call OG Surf Shop 19 Main Avenue Ocean Grove at 732.869.1001 for details

August 1 thru 10 - The Fantasticks will be presented by the Premier Theatre Company at Henderson Theater 850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Call (732) 774-STAR

August 1 & 2 - August Sidewalk Sale from 9 am to 5 pm on Main, South, and Broad Streets, Manasquan. Call (732) 223-8303

August 1 thru 3 - The Sons of Italy Festival will be held on the Boardwalk in Bradley Beach. Come enjoy food, music, vendors and fireworks on the 2nd at 9 pm.

August 2 - Ocean Grove History Day will be presented at the Community Room 50 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove at 10:30 am. Call (732) 774-1869

August 2 - Glady Knight in Concert at 8 pm at Ocean Grove Great Auditorium 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call 1-800-965-9324

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August 2 - Gigantic Yard Sale from 8 am to 3 pm. This is a flea market with over 100 vendors at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

August 4 - Keyport Yacht Club 100 Years old by Ann Quinn is part of the Steamboat Dock Museums Monthly "Monday Night" Events. Light Desserts, Refreshments and good conversation will be available. It starts at 8 pm and is open to Public for free. Call (732) 739-6390

August 4 - Manasquan Summertime Outdoor Movies with this week's feature: March of the Penguins at 8:30 pm at The Algonquin 173 Main St., Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

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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Mass on the Grass Thursdays 6:30 pm (weather permitting) at Redeemer Church (Lutheran, ELCA) 3531 State Route 33 @ Jumping Brook Rd Neptune NJ 07753. It is best to call after 4 pm if in doubt of the weather. You can call 732-922-2757. This is an informal, come-as-you-are celebration. Very kid friendly. Bring a blanket or beach/lawn chair. The service includes Holy Communion, a brief conversation on the scripture readings, and   concludes by 7:15pm. You don't have to be a member of this or any other church in order to participate. All are welcome.

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

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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

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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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

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The NJHDA New Jersey Shipwreck Museum at InfoAge
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Habitat for Humanity of Long Branch
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USS Battleship New Jersey
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Internet Public Library
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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.
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New Jersey Newcomers Clubs, Moms and Dads Organizations
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Great Storms of the Jersey Shore
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Belmar Chamber of Commerce
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Belmar police chief airs concerns about Lake Como fireworks
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Burmese pythons head for the Jersey shore
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Jersey Shore Beach Blast Baseball Tournament
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