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Quote of the Issue:

Fiery colors begin their yearly conquest of the hills, propelled by the autumn winds.
Fall is the artist.
                             Takayuki Ikkaku

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Happy Autumn! Time for sweaters, pumpkins, cider, mums, warm soup, apple picking and crisp air. It is time for nature to put on a display of beautiful, fiery colors and a time to enjoy the harvest. Now many of us are not farmers who will reap actual crops but we can use autumn as a time to reflect on the harvest of gifts we have in our lives. We may reap the rewards of hard work at a job or maybe enjoy the harvest of good friends who we will make time to spend with. Perhaps we will reap the harvest of good health and spend those cool autumn days outside raking leaves, picking apples or pumpkins or just stroll the boardwalk enjoying the warm rays of the autumn sun. Whatever you choose to harvest make sure it brings a smile to your heart and warms your soul.
Until October 4th, look for those fiery colors that Mother Nature shares with us at this lovely time of year,
Karen

PS - Remember starting with our September 7th issue we went back to our regular publishing schedule of the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
by Karen E. Jarosz
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September 21 - 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

September 22 - Business Card Exchange at Synaxis At The Shore, 660 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park 5:30 - 8:30 pm

September 22 - Animator, and Long Branch native, Michael Attardi and choreographer Pat Garrett will visit the library to present Snowyville, a book and short film. Michael & Pat work with the Jim Henson Company. Michael previously presented his book and film Once Upon a Christmas Village, and Pat has choreographed films such as Little Shop of Horrors and The Muppet Christmas Carol. All ages are welcome! There will be something for everyone. This program is free and open to the public. For more info, please contact the Library at 732-222-3900 or visit our website at www.lmxac.org/longbranch

September 23 - Red Bank Clubhouse Kickoff Party We invite you to join us for a night of fun & networking! Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738, The Warner Student Life Center / Navesink I. To join B-Girls contact Pam 973-713-9623 Michele 908-879-4483 or visit our website at: www.areyouabgirl.com

September  24 - Richard M.J. Jarosz, Lone Keep Internet, is hosting a "Twitter II" Talk and Tea get together at the offices of Dr. Wells (Physician Phytness Solutions) in Asbury Park 1 - 4 PM. Email richard@lonekeep.com or call 732-988-4044 for details

September 26 - Bike for the Basie at Sandy Hook is a chance to enjoy a great morning on your bicycle, bring the family, explore Sandy Hook and Fort Hancock and be a Part of the Basie in a new and exciting way. There are three different courses catering to all abilities. Fort Hancock Entrance Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit. 8 am Registration, 9 am Bike Start. Call (732) 224-8778

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September 26 - Asbury Park City Wide Yard Sale 9 am to 3 pm. Contact Sonja O'Brien at obriensonja@aol.com  for details

September 26 - 8th Annual Twin Light Bike Ride from Huddy Park through Shore Drive, Highlands. 7 am Registration and/or Check In. Call (732) 291-4713

September 26 - The Suspense is Killing Me! Page turners by local authors. Six published New Jersey authors discuss their current books, and participate in an "Ask the Author" interactive panel discussion will be held at 2 pm at Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7220

September 26 - First Annual Long Branch Block Party and Fair will run from 11 am to 6 pm and feature music, food, children's activities, and the return of the Long Branch Pooch Parade on Brighton Ave.(between Ocean Blvd & 2nd Ave) Long Branch. Call (732) 222-0400

September 26 - Annual Fall Crafters' Market (Rain Date: 10/3) from 10 am to 4 pm at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave. Call (732) 919-3500

September 26 - Antiques by the Atlantic is an antique appraisal and show being sponsored by the Belmar Historical Society at Taylor Pavilion 5th and Ocean Ave., Belmar. Call (732) 681-3700 ext. 227

September 26 - The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will host an author lecture by Philip J. Briggs, Ph.D., entitled "The Eisenhower Administration and the Fall of French Indochina," based on his book, Making American Foreign Policy: President-Congress Relations from the Second World War to the Post-Cold War Era. This program will be held at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel and begins at 1 pm. Briggs explores the Eisenhower Administration's role in the epic struggle at Dien Bien Phu that ended France's longtime presence in Southeast Asia. He will also examine the consequences of the French withdrawal on American foreign policy. Lecture attendees are asked to RSVP to (732) 335-0033. A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested.

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September 26 - The Monmouth County Concours d' Elegance [www.monmouthcountyconcours.com] is quickly becoming to classic automobiles what the Breeders Cup is to horses. This prestigious event is expected to draw over 1,000 auto enthusiasts and will offer a rare display of over 150 classic automobiles dating from 1900 to 1969 in support of the Embrace Kids Foundation [www.embracekids.org]. It will be held  from 10am to 4pm at Hop Brook Farm in Holmdel, NJ, and admission is free.

September 26 - Polished and original acoustic jazz and inventive, spontaneous improvisation by The Art Deco Trio with vocalist Audra Mariel and jazz pianist Joe Accurso, both Atlantic Highlands residents, plus bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Tom Dragonette will perform at 7;30 pm at the historic Central Baptist Church at 3rd and East Highland Ave. Tickets $20, $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at www.atlantichighlandsartscouncil.com or in person at the Flaky Tart or Bell's Bistro on First Ave. in Atlantic Highlands. Call 732-856-8383

September 27 - 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

September 27 - Asbury Park Oyster Festival is a free admission event featuring oysters, live music, rides, restaurants, and craft vendors from 11 am to 7 pm on Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. Call (732) 775-7676

September 27 - Manasquan Reservoir 5-Mile Run begins at 9 am. Run this scenic cross-country race around the beautiful Manasquan Reservoir. Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Call (732) 842-4000

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September 27 -  Harvest Home Festival is an old-fashioned fair reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment. There is also ongoing crafts demonstrations and a Home & Garden competition. It will run from 11 am to 5 pm at Historic Longstreet Farm Longstreet Road. Call (732) 842-4000

September 27 -  Holmdel Battleground Historical Society 40th Anniversary Celebration is a showcase for the Battleground Historical Society to celebrate the 40th anniversary and the group's history at The Village Inn 2 Water Street, Englishtown. Call (732) 536-3351

September 29 - Sudoku 101 Workshop: Part III. Are you a Sudoku fanatic? Are you looking for an opportunity to sharpen your skill? The Wall Public Library located on Allaire Road in Wall is sponsoring a workshop, Sudoku 101, Part III, featuring advanced level techniques on solving the popular number game. It will run from 7 to 8:30 pm. Call 732-449-8877

September 30 - Dr. Gregg S. Berkowitz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, is presenting "Less Pain, More Game - How to Fix a Knee Injury," a free educational seminar  from 7 to 8 pm at the Conference Center, Room A of the Star & Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus of CentraState Medical Center, 901 West Main Street, Freehold

October 2 & 3 - An Evening with Poe will be held at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall starting at 7:30pm. Advanced ticket reservation strongly recommended. Call (732) 919-3500

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October 3 - 16th Annual Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair with music and entertainment will be provided by The Wag, complimented by plenty of vendors and exhibitors, food, demonstrations, contests, activities for kids, photo opportunities, and much more from 10 am to 2 pm at Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Call (732) 542-2030

October 3 - 9th Annual Oktoberfest (Rain Date 10/4) will run from 2 to 10 pm at Veterans Park Bay Avenue, Highlands. Call (732) 291-4713

October 3 - First Saturday Asbury Park is a chance to spend the first Saturday of each month enjoying sidewalk sales, shopping, and dining under a variety of different themes in Asbury Park. Call (732) 775-7676

October 3 - History of New Jersey's Lighthouses will be presented at Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Branch at 10 am. Bob Volpe of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society presents the talk in tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge on Oct. 17 & 18 when visitors can try to visit all 11 landbased beacons in one weekend. For details call 732-928-4400or go to www.theoceancountylibrary.org

October 3 - Celebrating the 234th Birthday of the US Navy. There will be a slide show presentation by the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society at 1 pm at NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial GSP exit 116, PNC Bank 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. Call (732) 335-0033

October 4 - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the largest 5K in New Jersey as a race for the cure and will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson. Call (732) 928-2000

October 4 - The welcome mat is out, rain or shine, at Cattus Island County Park when the public is invited to attend the popular annual Cattus Island Nature Festival. This event offers a wonderful day where the entire family can enjoy a wide array of activities which include nature walks, talks, slide shows van and kayak tours, games interactive demonstrations, crafts, seining and story telling. Registration for various activities start at 7 am with activities beginning at 8 am

October 4 - 5th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival from 12 noon to 7 pm is an event celebrating the warmth and beauty of Russian Slavic culture. Enjoy ethnic food and drink, music and dancing, live performances throughout the day, traditional arts and crafts, and games for children. It will be held at the Church of Alexander Nevesky located at 200 Alexander Ave, Howell. Call (908) 432-3140

October 4 - Italian Book Club Discussion: La scoperta dell'alba. Join the Italian Book Club for a discussion moderated by Vincenza Amorelli of La scoperta dell'alba (Discovery of the dawn) by Walter Veltroni. This is part of the Literature of World Languages Public Forum for Multilingual Book Discussions. Books are available for loan at the Circulation Desk. It will begin at 2 pm at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on Symmes Drive in Manalapan. Call 732-431-7220

October 5 - 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

October 9 & 10 - "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with Neill Hartley will be presented at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Times are as follows: October 9 - 7 pm & 8:30 pm, October 10 - 7:30 pm. Advanced ticket reservation strongly recommended. Call (732) 919-3500

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The State of New Jersey since June 1, 2009, requires ALL operators of power boats to have a NJ State Safety Certificate to use public waterways. You can qualify for your safety certificate now by signing up for the United States Power Squadron's ABC 3 Safety Course being given by the Shrewsbury Power Squadron. Instruction begins at 8:00 PM until 10:PM Monday Oct 5, 2009 and continues for 8 consecutive weeks. Instruction is given by the Shrewsbury Squadron's NJ State certified, experienced, friendly instructors and includes all aspects of boating for beginner through intermediate level of boating experience. If you are planning to go boating anytime in NJ, this is your opportunity to take and complete this Nationally recognized, boater qualification course. To pre-register or for more information call Bob at (732)-946-2837 or register online at www.usps.org. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student age 16 and over, for the State of New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate. There is a class size limit so don't delay, call now!

Looking for Soccer Players to play in pick up games every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Any Age skill level or Sex. Sunday 9am is only for 38 year olds and older. Also looking for players, 38 years or older to join our league in the fall. Contact by emailing chainsaw68@verizon.net

Co-ed flag football league is looking for teams and/or individuals 21 years and older for its Saturday afternoon Fall league set to begin 8/29/09 at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, New Jersey. All athletic abilities are welcome. The deadline to RSVP is 8/23/09. Please contact Scott at 908-461-8946 for more information.

The Ocean County Camera Club meets every Monday night during the school year, at the Lakewood High School Library. There's something for every camera buff--beginner to expert. For further information, go to  http://oceancountycameraclub.photoclubservices.com

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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.

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!

Shore Speakers Club now meets regularly in Neptune at the Neptune Public Library, Neptune Boulevard Neptune.They meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 pm. http://www.shorespeakers.org

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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From: skryla@comcast.net
Unless you've suffered the heartache personally, it's hard to imagine the array of emotions you experience as you hold a sick puppy in your arms at 3:00 am. There are many sick puppies being sold in Monmouth and Ocean counties from both breeders and puppy stores. Should you or someone you know purchase one of these bundles of love and it turns out to be sick, you need to go to a new website dedicated solely to the reporting of sick puppies in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The website is www.ReportSickPuppies.com

From :davidzimel@extantsmallbusiness.com
Extant Small Business, a technology consulting firm, has donated 10 refurbished personal computers to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Monmouth County for use by their clients. Originally slated for disposal because they were deemed obsolete, these PCs were rescued by Extant for use in a non-business environment. Some of the businesses that donated to this project were The Senior Citizens Activities Network of Monmouth County, Joan of Arc Electrical Contractors of Lincroft , Lone Keep Internet, Inc. of Bradley Beach and Johnny's Garage of Long Branch.

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What is a Kinkajou? It is a mammal that is native to South Americas tropical  forest and is in the same family as the raccoon, but Kaytie originally came from a private breeder in Kansas. Some interesting facts are they have a prehensile tail and they can turn their feet backwards to run either way. She likes a lot of tropical fruits and they also like honey and that is how they got a nickname "Honey Bear" but one of her favorite treats is marshmallows. Kinkajous are nocturnal and are very sweat but shy animals. They live to be about 25years old.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center
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Monmouth County Concours d' Elegance
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Report Sick Puppies
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Belmar Cam
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Belmar Inline Skate Group
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Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited
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Surfrider Foundation: Jersey Shore Chapter
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The Collings Foundation - Preserving Living Aviation History for Future Generations
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News For Neptune City, NJ
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