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Quote of the Issue:

Keep true to the dreams of thy youth.
                                         Friedrich von Schiller (1759 - 1805)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Wow hard to believe that it is already the first week of August! Where did the summer go? Recently Rich and I were out on a day trip and there were tons of children around. We went to the Camden Aquarium which if you haven't been to it I highly recommend it! There were kids with parents, grandparents and many summer camps. The kids were so amazed by the simple pleasures of watching the sea life that if made me stop and think about my youth during those hazy days of summertime. I grew up in Brooklyn as some of you may know. We would get up early (even though during the school year I was happy to sleep in to the last possible minute). We kids spent our days outside riding bikes, playing stickball or kickball, swimming in my cousins' pool, and going to the park to swing on the swings. If it were really hot then we played board games such as Monopoly, Battleship or Life on the stoop or in my friends backyard under the tree. When evening came, we sat on the front stoop listening to the radio, hanging out and just talking. It seemed that summer was endless and so were the possibilities for having fun!

As adults we seem to forget about the summers of our youth and plan activity after activity. Why not spend some time this summer doing those things that made you happy as a kid during the summer? Maybe build a sand castle, ride your bike, have a picnic or pull out a favorite board game. Make it a point to spend some time this summer enjoying it as kid....
Until August 11th, bring on the summertime fun again,
Karen

PS Rich, my husband, won the Pizza Eating Contest at Neptune City Day. So much for his diet!

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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August 4 - Crazy Quilting (Part 2) will be held from 10:30 am to12:30 pm at Centennial Cottage, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

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 5 - Farmer's Market offering 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

August 5 - Summer Metamorphosis of Movies with this week's movie: The Nutty Professor at 2 pm at the Monmouth County Library Wall Branch 2700 Allaire Rd., Wall. Call (732) 431-7222

August 5 - A Race to the Olympics with this week's movie: Chariots of Fire at 2 pm at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7222

August 6th - Join Barnes and Noble in Freehold at 7:30 pm for the a discussion held by the Body, Mind and Spirit Group with facilitator Suzanne Bird. The discussion will be about the book, The Touch of Healing by Alice Burmeister. Learn how the practice of the ancient oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy of Jin Shin Jystsu can release tension and is at the root of dysfunction, disease, and imbalance. It is sponsored by Holistic Healing

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August 6 thru 10 - Come enjoy the Ocean Township Italian Festival featuring rides, food, games, entertainment, contests, and a petting zoo at Joe Palaia Park Deal & Whalepond Rds., Oakhurst. Call  (732) 517-1040

August 7 - Join the Fiction Lovers Book Group at Barnes and Noble in Freehold at 7 pm. They will be discussing  the riveting novel by Lionel Shriver entitled, We Need to Talk About Kevin. Eva tries to come to grips with the fact that her 17-year-old son, Kevin has killed seven students and two adults with his crossbow. This riveting story pulls the reader back and forth between Eva's feelings of blame and empathy, retribution and forgiveness.

August 7 - Richard II, Shakespeare's play performed by The Next Stage Ensemble, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey at 7 pm at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call  (732) 431-7222

Aug 7 thru Aug 10 - "The Little Hours," a World Premiere musical by David Bucknam based on several short stories by Dorothy Parkerwill be performed by the New Jersey Repertory Company at the Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Showtimes are as follows: Thursday & Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 3 pm & 8pm,  Sunday at 2 pm. Call (732) 229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org.

August 8 - Friday Night Summer Concert Series this week featuring Joe Finn at Pyanoe Plaza 9th Ave and Main Street, Belmar starting at 7 pm. Call  (732) 681-3700 ext. 229

August 8 & 9 - Doo Wop Oldies - "The Sounds of the Street" will be presented at 8 pm at Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

August 9 - Pancake Breakfast - Goodwill Fire House 7th Avenue - Belmar, New Jersey Adults - $7.00 Seniors & Children (14 and under) - $5.00 Sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians John Cardinal O'Connor - Division 32 Belmar, New Jersey. For information call (732) 380-7278

August 9 - 14th Annual Woods Hollow Mountain Bike Race starts at 8:15am (Beginner) 9:15am (Sport Class). Mountain bikes through 7.5 miles(beginner class) or 11.25 miles(sport class for immediate/advanced riders) of open fields and woodlands of Tatum Park. Call (732) 542-1642 ext 26

August 10 - Sandy Hook Birding Program features Rarity Magnet and New Jersey Audubon Society Associate Naturalist Tom Boyle who will lead the season's first trip out to Sandy Hook for early migrant passerines, terns, and waders. Be sure to meet at Lot B Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook at 7 am. Call (908) 204-8998

August 11 - A script reading of "Exposure Time" by Kim Merrill, about an ambitious woman, Julia Cameron, who goes head to head with the neurotic Charles Dodgeson, now better known as Lewis Carroll, to become Britain's premier photographer. The pawn in their battle was of course, Alice! It will begin at 7 pm and is presented by the New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Call 732-229-3166 or email info@njrep.org

August 11 - Manasquan Summertime Outdoor Movies with this week's feature: Andre at The Algonquin 173 Main St., Manasquan starting at 8:30 pm. Call (732) 528-9211

August 16 - Spring Lake Community Theatre is hosting the play Oliver to benefit Dottie's House a not-for profit agency. For info call (732)295-7380.

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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

August 24 - Breakfast Buffet  Mary Queen of Knights, AP Council [816], 203 West Sylvania Avenue, Neptune City, New Jersey, Adults $ 6.00 Srs. & Kids $5.00. (732) 774-9620

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Did you know Sandy Hook offers FREE concerts every Wednesday?
Wednesday Nights 6:00 P.M.
August 13 The Robert Murdock Band (British Invasion/60's)
August 20 Pat Guadagno & the Candle Brothers (Folk Rock)
August 27 The Jazz Lobsters Big Band (Swing)
In case of rain, decision to cancel made after 2:00 p.m. on day of concert
Call 732-291-7733 for recording or Check with Bob RobertJHilton@aol.com

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.

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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.

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.

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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: Travis Newman (tnewman221@hotmail.com)
The Game Room Store in Brick is hosting a Warhammer Fantasy escalation league. August - 1000pts September - 1500pts October -2000pts

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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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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

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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The online home of the Shark River Cleanup Coalition Inc. (SRCC)
   http://www.sharkriver.org

BNI - Shore Money
   http://www.bni-shoremoney.com

Monmouth County Ocean Monitoring Results
   http://www.state.nj.us/dep/beaches/mc.html

The NJHDA New Jersey Shipwreck Museum at InfoAge
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Pre-Grand Opening specials
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Attention Carnivore Owners! Check out our new Frozen Foods section!

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Habitat for Humanity of Long Branch
   http://www.monmouth.com/~habitat/

USS Battleship New Jersey
   www.battleshipnewjersey.org

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
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Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ - A Victorian New Jersey Seaside Resort
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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.

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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
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Saint Rose Grammar School, Belmar New Jersey
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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
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