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Quote of the Issue:

An optimist is the human personification of spring.
                                                      Susan J. Bissonette

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A WORD OR TWO FROM ME
by Karen E. Jarosz
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Ahh, finally it feels like spring. The air has a sweet smell, the birds are singing in the morning and the sun feels warm on the skin. It is time to get out of the cave and take it all in. Head to the boardwalk and take a stroll or just sit and relax. Take out the bike and give it a once over before taking a ride in the park. Maybe find a local happening to check out and enjoy it with someone to make it twice as fun. Enjoy some simple pleasures that this time of year has to offer. Just get out there and enjoy after this tough winter we had it is time to treat yourself to some relaxing fun!
Until April 19th, stop and smell the springtime air and soak in those beautiful springtime flowers!

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
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April 5 - Join Toastmasters - Shore Speakers Meeting 7 pm at the Neptune Public Library, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune. Contact John Steinhilber at john.steinhilber@verizon.net for more information go to www.shorespeakers.org

April 5 - The Provost Film Series - The Vanished Empire is about love and youthful idealism being put to the test as the Soviet Union begins to crumble in this post-Soviet drama from Karen Shakhnazarov. It starts at 7:30 pm at the Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch. Call (732) 263-5759

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April 6 - Applause for the Academy Awards - A Film Series with this week's film "Up in the Air" (2009, R) at 2 pm at  Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7220

April 9 - Glendola Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary hosts their Annual Psychic Fair from 7 to 11 pm. The price is $35 and includes one reading, food and soft drinks. There will be vendors on hand. Contact Michele at mish29@msn.com or 732-535-3229

April 9 thru 11 - All Too Human is about Clarence Darrow, American's most famous trial lawyer who defended the rights of sinners but was never a saint himself. Henry Miller's gripping performance offers fresh insight into why this giant of jurisprudence inspired a generation and left an indelible mark on America. Head over to the Two River Theater 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank. Call for show times (732) 345-1400

April 9 - The Met: Live in HD presents an Encore Presentation: Thomas - Hamlet at 7 pm at the Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch. Call (732) 263-MUTX (6889)  

April 10 & 11 - Civil War Encampment at  Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call 732-919-3500

April 10 - N.J. Postcard, Book, & Paper Show from 9 am to 4 pm at Youth Temple, Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869

April 10 - Suzanne Vega sings in a distinctive, clear vibrato-less voice that has been described as "a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper." Showtime is 8 pm at the Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch. Call (732) 263-6889

April 10 - Covenhoven House Open House is a chance to visit the wonderfully preserved historic home and sample traditional colonial fare cooked over an open hearth. Covenhoven House is located at 150 W. Main Street, Freehold. Hours for the open house are 12 to 4 pm. Call (732) 462-1466

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April 11 - CENJARS model rocket launch is at 12:30pm in Wall Township. See http://cenjars

April 11 - The Threat and Challenge of Religious Fundamentalism" will be presented by Rev. Galen Guengerich: Senior Minister, All Souls Unitarian Church, New York City at 9 am at the Community Room of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County 1475 West Front Street Lincroft. Call 733.747.0707 or go to  http://www.uucmc.org

April 11 - In the Mood: A 1940's Musical Revue with a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, this 1940 musical brings back the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. Showtime is 3 pm at the Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch. Call (732) 263-6889

April 12 - Writing Workshop with Sandhya Nankani, a NYC based freelance writer and editor. She will lead a fun writing workshop entitled "Meeting Your Muse." In this workshop, we will journey into your creative unconscious and engage in exercises designed to bring you closer to your Muse, the creative spark that ignites your imagination. Guided visualization, sensory exercises, and epistolary narratives are some of the tools we will practice and share. Whether you write fiction or memoir, you are sure to dig up a nugget of inspiration (or two!) that you can use to rejuvenate or jump-start your writing practice. It begins at 11 am at the Bradley Beach Public Library located at 511 Fourth Avenue Bradley Beach. Call 732-776-2995

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April 13 - Cliff Bloodgood: Singer and Guitar Player will perform favorite songs from the 60s to today! Don't miss this entertaining event starting at 6:30 pm at the Bradley Beach Public Library located at 511 Fourth Avenue Bradley Beach. Call 732-776-2995

April 13 - Applause for the Academy Awards - A Film Series with this week's film "Precious" (2009, R) being shown at 2 pm at  Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7220

April 14 - Phyllis Chen's artistic pursuits take her in numerous directions as a toy pianist, pianist, composer and performance artist. Since discovering the toy piano, Ms. Chen has become a trailblazer, performing original multimedia compositions using toy pianos, electronics and video and works by prominent 20th century composers such as John Cage and Julia Wolfe. She will take the stage at 10 am at the Algonquin Arts 173 Main Street, Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

April 14 - Want to learn how to play chess? Just looking to find someone to play chess with? head over to Barnes and Noble at the the Monmouth Mall. The games begin at 6 pm at the Cafe. Ask for Frank.

April 14 - Yosi: A Musical Peformance is a fun concert for kidsand grown ups alike. It will begin at 3:30 pm at the Bradley Beach Public Library located at 511 Fourth Avenue Bradley Beach. Call 732-776-2995

April 15 -  NJ Audubon Society: Thursday Morning Bird Walks is a chance to join naturalists from the Sandy Hook Bird Observatory for two hours of birding at some of New Jersey's migratory hotspots in Sandy Hook. Meet at 8 am at Guardian Park Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit. Call (732) 872-2500

April 15 - Come laugh out loud with comedian Gary Roma at the Bradley Beach Public Library located at 511 Fourth Avenue Bradley Beach. The smiles begin at 6:30 pm. Call 732-776-2995

April 15 thru May 23 -Yankee Tavern is a comic-thriller by Steven Dietz, a young graduate student finds himself caught in a web of intrigue as he grapples with questions about his impending marriage, his late father's unbalanced best friend, and a mysterious stranger who seems to know far more than he should about the 9/11 attacks. Is everything that is happening to him a conspiracy or just a coincidence.It is being presented by the  New Jersey Repertory Company Lumia Theatre 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Call for showtimes (732) 229-3166

April 16 - Night of the Arts is a monthly arts event held on the third Friday of every month that presents a sampling of the best arts in Asbury Park. It runs from 7 to 10 pm in Downtown Asbury Park. Call (732) 869-1211

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April 16 - Totally Mozart is a concert, presented by the Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department, that will feature period orchestra and 120 voices singing a variety of Mozart's works. It will be performed at the Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch and showtime is 7:30pm. Call  (732) 263-6889

April 17 -  Monmouth County and NJ Audubon Society Bird Walk is a chance learn about spring birds on this walk. Meet at 10 am at Sandy Hook Visitor Center Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit. Call (732) 291-0055

April 17 - Critically acclaimed author of the children's novel Love, Aubrey, Suzanne LaFleur will read from her book, answer questions, lead a writing workshop, and will have signed copies available for purchase at the Bradley Beach Public Library located at 511 Fourth Avenue Bradley Beach. It starts at 1 pm. Don't miss this special event. Call 732-776-2995

April 17 - Earth Day Holly Forest Walk is a ranger-led walk through Sandy Hook's maritime holly forest. Explore a section of the forest that has been closed to the public since the Army days of the 1930s. Meet at 2 pm at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit. Call (732) 872-5970

April 17 - Junior Ranger Firefighter is a program for girls and boys age 7-14. They will learn hands-on how fires are extinguished at Fort Hancock now, and how they were in the past by working with present-day National Park Service Firefighters. The program runs from 4 to 5:15 pm and meets at Fire Station Number One (across from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse) Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit. Call (732) 291-0055

April 17 thru 21 - Monmouth Festival of the Arts features works of over 250 fine artists in a spectacular gallery setting, with evening performances & lecture series at Monmouth Reform Temple 332 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls. Call (732) 747-8278

April 17 - RunAPalooza II  features a Relay Marathon, Half-marathon, and 3 mile walk in Asbury Park. Call (732) 681-9464

April 18 -  Belmar Art Walk from 12 noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Belmar. Call (732) 681-2002

April 18 - " The Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, December, 2009: Reality and Hope"  will be hosted by Lynn and Jan Dash: Educators and Activists on the Mitigation of Global Warming at the Community Room of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County 1475 West Front Street Lincroft. Call 733.747.0707 or go to  http://www.uucmc.org

April 18 - Teddy Bear Tea Party is hosted by The Friends of the Monmouth Museum who cordially invite children three to eight years of age, parents, grandparents and your favorite furry friends to a Teddy Bear Tea Party. The afternoon will include dancing, a Teddy Bear parade led by a famous bear, gourmet treats and a Teddy Bear Boutique. It will be held from 2 to 4 pm at The Monmouth Museum on Brookdale Community College Campus 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Call (732) 747-2266

April 18 - 19th Century Bee Hive Oven Baking from 1 to 4 pm at Historic Allaire Village within Allaire State Park Rt. 524/4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall. Call 732-919-3500

April 19 - Join Toastmasters - Shore Speakers Meeting 7 pm at the Neptune Public Library, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune. Contact John Steinhilber at john.steinhilber@verizon.net for more information go to www.shorespeakers.org

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April 20 - I Have A Dream: The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be presented. Students and teachers alike will be moved by this gripping, inspirational story of one of history's most influential figures. This is a dramatization of Dr. King's nonviolent protest work during the Civil Rights Movement. Showtimes are 10 am and 11:45 pm at the Algonquin Arts 173 Main Street, Manasquan. Call (732) 528-9211

April 20 - Applause for the Academy Awards - A Film Series with this week's show "Sherlock Holmes" (2009, PG-13) at 2 pm a the Monmouth County Library Headquarters 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Call (732) 431-7220

April 22 - Bob Hilton will be hosting a "Jersey Shore Tourism" Talk and Tea get together at the Sixth Avenue House in Asbury Park, 1 - 4 PM. Email richard@lonekeep.com or call 732-988-4044 or 732-974-0568  for details.

April 25 - 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

April 25 - Blood Drive - St Gabriel's Church, 100 North Main Street, Marlboro. 9am - 1pm. Contact Joanne 732-946-4487. Walk-ins are always welcome!!!!!

April 28 - Want to learn how to play chess? Just looking to find someone to play chess with? head over to Barnes and Noble at the the Monmouth Mall. The games begin at 6 pm at the Cafe. Ask for Frank.

May 3 - Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Seminar! We'll share some ideas that have helped many others improve their health and more successfully manage their finances! 7:00pm Monday - LAKEWOOD LIBRARY 301 Lexington Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 email Karen Argabright for additional information.

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Hall Rental - Knights of Columbus, 203 W. Sylvania Ave., Neptune City, NJ 07753. Call Chip Piancone 732-693-1083

The Gentle/Meditative Yoga class takes place every Monday night from 5:30-6:30. The location is the West Grove Methodist church on Walnut Street in Neptune. The cost is ten dollars and anyone is welcome to participate. Tom Manni is the instructor. Call 908-410-9436

Look what's cookin' at The Barbaric Bean at  48 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ.  Starting Thursday, November 19, at 4PM, we will be offering FREE SOUP!  This will happen every other Thursday (so the next one will be December 3rd.). You heard right. However, there is a qualification. You must be on disability, or a senior citizen, or in genuine need to attend. Spread the word! We have no idea how many will come, so we'll trust in God's power to multiply the loaves and fishes.  Call us if you have any questions: 732-775-8500.  Joe and Margie

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

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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