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Quote of the Issue:

Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.
                                                                         Dr. David M. Burns

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Success. It means many things and different things to different people. For some it means achieving a certain level. For others it may mean a certain monetary income or an increase in that income. Success for some means completing a certain task. Yet in all these instances success depends on trying something and most likely making mistakes along the way before reaching that success. I know in my own life the situations where I was successful involved not only risk but involved mistakes that I learned from. Some easily and others more painfully. Yet in the end the success was sweet and worth the mistakes. I believe as I have grown older I have learned that mistakes aren't so bad if we take them in stride and realize that they won't ruin us but rather mistakes are part of the future success we are striving for.
Until August 10th, don't worry if you make a mistake. It is a part of your future success,
Karen

PS - I attended the Twitter and Tea seminar on Friday. So much to learn! Let me just say that Tim Cusack is the man when it comes to knowing Twitter and if you looking for a beautiful Bed & Breakfast locally to stay out you have to head over to Sixth Ave House in Asbury Park! It is quite lovely and Bob is a gracious host!

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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August 4 - The Monmouth Civic Chorus invites singers to a Summer Sing of selections from the majestic Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Sing begins at 7 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 White Street, Red Bank. There is a $5 admission fee at the door which includes refreshments and score loan. The Sing is an informal opportunity to get to know the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus and its Artistic Director, Dr. Mark Shapiro. For further information, call 732-933-9333 or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.

August 4 - National Night Out is a sponsored event to "Help Take Our Streets Back from Crime." Slocum Park, Long Branch from 6 to 9 pm. Call (732) 923-2044

August 5 - Sandy Hook Beach Concert Series with this week's band: Tim McLoone and The Shirleys from 6 to 8 pm at Gateway National Recreation Area Beach Area E, Sandy Hook. Call   (732) 291-7733

August 5 - Asbury Park Fireworks on the Beach is a chance to enjoy a fireworks display on the beach every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. It starts at 9 pm on the Asbury Park Beach. Call (732) 897-6500

August 6 - The Sword in the Stone is about a young boy who befriends a magician named Merlyn. Together they explore life's lessons through hilarious adventures in order for the boy to fulfill the sword's prophecy and make himself King of England. It will be presented at Pollak Theater Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch. Call (732) 236-6889

August 6 - Get Creative @ Your Library (grades 6-12) - Activity to be announced. Thursday, August 6th, 5pm @ Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ.

August 6 - Presentation of "Champion of the Year" award to Chris Christie, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, and the former U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Lunch time at Quality Inn, Route 37 East, Toms River. Call 732-269-2454 to make reservations.

August 6 - Taming of the Shrew (all ages) - The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present one of the Bard's best, and funniest, plays. Grab your blanket, or beach chairs, & snacks and enjoy a great outdoor Shakespeare performance. Thursday, August 6th, 7pm @ Elberon Branch, 168 Lincoln Ave, Long Branch, NJ.

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August 6 thru 9 - Highlands 15th Annual Clam Festival. Come enjoy Clamfest; 4 days of food, events, rides, games, live music, and a clam-eating contest. It will be held at Huddy Park, Highlands. Call (732) 291-4713

August 7 - Path to Glory Wargaming Club meets the first Friday of each month at the Game Room in Brick. http://www.thepathtoglory.com

August 7 - The Best of the Met: in HD, Summer 2009 Encore Performances with this week's performance: I Puritani beginning at 7 pm at Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch. Call (732) 263-6889

August 7 - Belmar Friday Night Concert Series continues featuring this week's performer: Tom Brennan from 7 to 10 pm at Pyanoe Plaza 9th Ave. and Main Street, Belmar. Call  (732) 681-3700

August 7 thru 9 - "Comedy on the Rails!" A Center Players Signature Series Production will be presented at the  Center Playhouse 35 South Street, Freehold. Showtimes are as follows: 8/7 & 8/8 at 8pm and 8/9 at 2pm. Call  (732) 462-9093

August 7 & 8 - Allaire Village Concert Series featuring Sounds of the Street. If you are a fan of Doo-Wop Oldies, you will surely enjoy the five members of the "Sounds of the Street" singing "a cappella" under the stars at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. The show begins at 8 pm and is $15 per person. Call (732) 919-3500

August 8 - Ocean Grove History Day from 10 am to 12 noon to be held at the Community Room, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1391

August 8 - Asbury Park 5K is a race to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County. It finishes at Boardwalk south of Convention Hall, Asbury Park. Call (732) 502-5749

August 8 - West End Cruise Night 2 from 6 to 10 pm will be held at Brighton Avenue and Kossick Way, Long Branch. This is a wildly popular classic car show with custom cars and entertainment. Call (732) 923-2044

August 8 - The Australian Bee Gee's Show will be presented at the Ocean Grove Great Auditorium 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Showtime is 8pm. Call (732) 775-0035

August 9 - Belmar Sunday Night Movies on the Beach are free movies on the beach each Sunday throughout the summer, weather permitting. Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the show. This week's film: High School Musical 3 will be shown on 8th Avenue Beach, Belmar and begins at dusk. Call (732) 681-3700

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August 12 thru 16 - Ocean Township Italian Festival includes rides, food, games, contests, and entertainment celebrating Italian heritage at Deal & Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst. Call (732) 517-1040

August 19 - Poetry Reading and Signing (adults) - Local poet, Carol Greene, will read from her book Primal Desire: Lyrical Poems and Prose. With special guest, Emanuel di Pasquale, who will also be reading. Wednesday, August 19th, 7pm @ Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ.

August 31 - Authors of The Nanny Diaries (all ages) - Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus will come to discuss their new young adult novel, The Real Real. Bring your friends and your questions! Both books will be available for purchase and signing. Monday, August 31st, 5pm @ Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ.

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The Family & Children's Service Thrift Boutique is now open in Bradley Beach! Located at 625 Second Avenue, Bradley Beach, they are always looking for donations. 732-775-0215 Hours of Operation: Tues through Fri 10 - 5 and Saturday 10 - 4. Tell them you read about it in the JSCIB.

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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

Looking for a place to listen to local musicians while enjoying a warm drink? Why not try Barbaric Bean? This lovely place is located at 48 Main Street in Ocean Grove and from 7 to 10 pm on Saturday nights they host local musicians playing! So grab a friend or a loved one and head over to Barbaric Bean Saturday night to enjoy a delicious fresh brewed cup of joe with a yummy pastry too! Call 732-775-8500 and tell 'em Karen sent you!

Did you know that you can become a Giving Reader? What is that you ask? Well, if you buy a new book or audio book, you can receive a discount in the form of a tax deduction and your library will receive that amount to buy more books. To become a giving reader, log onto www.givingreader.com.  Once there you register, choose the library you want to receive your charitable contribution and begin shopping. You will be given an immediate confirmation of your contribution for your tax files. What a great way to help out your local library!

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