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Quote of the Issue:

                                The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
                                                                                                Walter Bagehot (1826 - 1877)

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Now you might have read the Quote of the Issue and thought does that mean we should defy or be defiant? Not at all! As I interpreted the quote, I think it encourages one to take on challenges and do all we can to overcome them. In other words to never give up hope, faith or just plain never give up!! I know there have been times in my own experience when I have thought is this worth it? Is it really possible? That's when I needed to just trust, believe and push on. In the end overcoming the obstacle or challenge and coming through on the other side have been some of the best moments I can remember. So when someone says it can't be done just smile and think why not and get to work on getting it done! 
Until May 18th, take on the challenges you face with a smile,
Karen

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
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May 4 - Toastmasters - Shore Speakers Meeting  7pm at the Neptune Public Library, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753. Contact John Steinhilber at john.steinhilber@verizon.net for more info. www.shorespeakers.org

May 4 thru May 16 - The Producers is a performance of the musical comedy by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. It will be held at the Spring Lake Community House Third & Madison Avenues, Spring Lake. Call for showtimes (732) 449-4530

May 5 - Join Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold as Lisa Scottoline  presents her newest book, Look Again.T he New York Times best-selling author of 15 books, Miss Scottoline will present her new book that is already climbing the charts. When Ellen Gleeson sees a missing child flyer, she is shocked to realize that the child in the photo looks exactly like her adopted young son, Will. It's a thriller that's both heart stopping and heart breaking. Early reviews have called it "her best book yet!" So, treat yourself to a wonderful evening: Lisa is very funny,smart and a joy to listen to!   It begins at 7 pm and you can call for details at (732) 409-2929

May 6 - Head over to Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 7:30 pm for the discussion group Body, Mind and Spirit. Tonight's discussion will be led by Diane Todd, on Louise Hay's popular book, You Can Heal Your Life. Learn to use the tremendous power of positive thinking that is within us all. This is event is sponsored by Holistic Healing. Call for details at (732) 409-2929

May 6 - Business After Hours, Congregation Sons of Israel, Social Hall, 33 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, 5-7pm. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards. Cost $5.00

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May 7 - New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony at 11 am. As part of the ceremony, the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will be awarding a number of New Jersey State medals. NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial GSP exit 116, PNC Bank 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. Call (732) 335-0033

May 7 - Join Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 7 pm for the monthly Fiction Lovers' Book Group Tonight they will discuss The Widow's War by Sally Gunning. It is the poignant tale of Lyddie Berry, a widow living in colonial times and her struggle to forge a life on her own.Call for details at (732) 409-2929

May 7 - The Annual Spring Tea and Program "Meet the Authors" begins at 7 pm and features Karen L. Schnitzpahn and Sandra G. Epstein, authors of Belmar and Belmar Volume II.  The books will be available for sale and signing. This event is sponsored by the Belmar Historical Preservation Advisory Council. It will be held at Taylor Pavilion 5th and Ocean Ave, Belmar. Call  (732) 681-0732

May 9 - Good Old Fashion Swap Meet at the Knights of Columbus Council #816 in Neptune City. Sponsored by the Path to Glory gaming Club. Bring all your board games, lead or plastic figures including (ancients, fantasy, Sci-Fi, soldiers of all periods), Card Games, electronic games. For further information or to reserve your inside table call Bill Jenkins 732-996-5641 or email at projectx07@gmail.com.

May 9 - 39th Manasquan River Canoe and Kayak Race includes a 5.9 mile canoe and kayak race on the Manasquan River. It starts at 8 am at Howell Park Golf Course, Howell. Call (732) 842-4000 ext. 4236

May 9 - Annual Spring Crafters' Market (Rain Date: 5/16) from 10 am to 4 pm at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

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May 9 - Ocean Grove Music and Art Festival from 10 am to 4 pm will feature an art show in Auditorium Square Park and Music Festival in Bishop Janes Tabernacle presented by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce located at 23 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1391 

May 9 & 10 - Mother-Daughter Weekend is in celebration of Mothers' Day, the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to book a room at a participating inn or hotel and enjoy a weekend of planned activities including a special tea, walking tour and Music and Art Festival. Call (732) 774-1391

May 12 thru 31 - Private Lives directed by KJ Sanchez will be presented by Two River Theatre Company 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Call for details (732) 345-1400

May 13 - Parker String Quartet will perform at 10:30 am at the Algonquin Arts 173 Main Street, Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

May 13 - Free educational seminar, "Cartilage Repair: A to Z" presented by Dr. Gregg S. Berkowitz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sports Performance Center, 323A Fairfield Road, Freehold. To register for "Cartilage Repair: A to Z," call the (732) 462-0058.

May 15 thru 30 - High School Reunion The Musical presented by the Brookdale Performing Arts Center at Brookdale Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre, Lincroft Campus 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft. Call for showtimes (732) 224-2411

May 15 & 16 - Allaire Village Inc proudly presents an all new concert this year, A Tribute to Elvis Presley and his Music with "Chaz-E" in the Allaire Chapel. With all the classics you know and love being sung, it will be step back in time to the era of early rock and roll. This is not your typical Elvis Impersonator, this is a performer who from an early age has listened and sung the King's classic songs. With costumes and clothing by the original Elvis designers, this is the King reborn! The show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 per person - Advance Purchase recommended. For more information, contact the Allaire Village Incorporated Office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm at 732-919-3500 or visit us on the web at www.allairevillage.org.

May 16 & 17 - Now you really can go fly a kite! Head over to the Belmar Kite Festival and Town Wide Yard Sale. The kite festival is on the beach; yard sale at participating homes throughout the town. Call (732) 681-2900

May 17 - Village Life at the Howell Works is a chance to experience daily life and activities in the early 19th century village. It is held at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call (732) 919-3500

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May 17 - Cookbook Authors & Inns Tour. Meet Celebrity Authors, Learn Culinary Secrets, from 1 to  5 pm. For info call 732-859-1465 or 732-449-0577.

May 17 - Ocean Fun Days 2009 is a free family fun and cool ocean facts. Enjoy hands-on marine and environmental programs, exhibits, and eco-tours. Learn about our coastline and how you can help preserve it. Sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit from 11 am to 3 pm and is Rain or Shine. Call (732) 872-1300 ext. 19

May 17 - Outdoor Adventure Expo is a chance to discover local and regional outdoor adventure and sportsmen's clubs at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. It will be from 11 am to 5 pm. Call (732) 842-4000 ext. 4240

May 18 - Join Toastmasters - Shore Speakers Meeting 7 pm at the Neptune Public Library, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753. Contact John Steinhilber at john.steinhilber@verizon.net  for more information go to  www.shorespeakers.org

May 19 - Join Barnes and Noble on Rt. 9 in Freehold at 1:30 pm for the monthly Book Group Book Lovers in the Afternoon. The novel for this month is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. The Sarajevo Haggadah, an early Jewish text, is found. As the book is studied, a fascinating history is revealed. Call for details at (732) 409-2929

May 24 - Knights of Columbus Council #816 Buffet Breakfast 4th Sunday of the month from 9 am until 12 noon. Admission is $6 per person and $5 for seniors. Location is 203 West Sylvania Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753. http://www.kofc816.org

May 29 - Richard M.J. Jarosz, Lone Keep Internet, is hosting a "Branding" Talk and Tea get together at the Sixth Avenue House in Asbury Park, 1 - 4 PM. Craig Gunter of INCA Graphic Production will the guest speaker. Email richard@lonekeep.com or call 732-988-4044 or 732-974-0568  for details.

May 31 - Afternoon Tea at the Country-by-the Sea Tea Room. To benefit "Wag On inn Rescue" Call 732-681-7267 for reservations.

June 5 - Path to Glory Wargaming Club meets the first Friday of each month at the Game Room in Brick. http://www.thepathtoglory.com

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The kula-kamala-yoga yoga studio (located in Lakehurst) offers yoga classes for all practice levels. The teachers are extensively trained, certified and fully insured; and they offer a wide range of teaching styles. However, our studio is firmly grounded in and dedicated to the Anusara yoga philosophy. They approach yoga with an open heart and teach from a place of compassion and joy. They keep class size smaller for more personalized attention - the instructors pay close attention to the individual needs of each student. Check out their current schedule at www.kula-kamala-yoga.com. Free yoga one Friday a month and free meditation one Friday a month. Meditation is accompanied by a reading from the Bhagavad Gita - a short discussion follows. Call 732-941-4025

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