Serenity Salon and Spa is proud to offer world-class service to the North Jersey area. Our salon and spa was created to meet the expectations of discerning guests in an atmosphere of comfort and total luxury.

We specialize in:

Hair Design
Color Services
Complete Skin Care
Massage Therapy
Waxing Treatments
When you walk through the front doors of Serenity Salon and Spa there is a perfect balance of wood, steel, stone and flowing water to soothe your senses. The floating staircase connects you to the private country french spa area with a dedicated quiet room. Tranquility surrounds you, as does the gentle sounds and beautiful soft colors cultivate inner peace. The subtle mild fragrance in the air refreshes the soul.

You will be treated at Serenity Salon & Spa to a feast of the senses that is both exhilarating and relaxing. While we use only the highest quality products and have created a space that lifts the spirit, we also believe that laughter, a smile and easy conversation are equally important to your experience. We look forward to putting your mind and body at ease. Embrace a sense of transformation as our trained staff put their expertise to use, making you look and feel incredible. Your gift is our passion.

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The New Jersey Botanical Garden/Skylands is seeking crafters of high-quality handmade merchandise for its 8th Annual Skylands Harvest Fest, October 3-4, 10 am to 5 pm, at Ringwood State Park in Ringwood, NJ. This fun-filled family weekend will feature hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, free garden and manor tours, storytellers, Octoberfest food and beer tastings, live music, and craft show featuring handmade wares by local artisans. FREE ADMISSION! Crafters should email info@thecraftique.com or call 718-755-2990 for an application or more information.

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Event Details:
Event Name: 8th Annual NJ Skylands Harvest Fest
Event Venue: NJ Botanical Garden, Ringwood State Park
Event Street Address: Morris Road
Event City: Ringwood, New Jersey 07456
Event County: Passaic County
Event Date: October 3-4, 2009; 10 am to 5 pm
Event Admission: FREE

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The 1910 Fruitgum Company virtually exploded onto the National charts in 1968 with the first single release, “SIMON SAYS”. The song quickly moved up the charts to become a top hit record on the national charts and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom. The 1910 Fruitgum Company followed up this initial success with another smash hit, “1-2-3 RED LIGHT”. The group’s next hit record, “INDIAN GIVER” became The 1910 Fruitgum Company’s third Gold record. Other releases to follow included, “MAY I TAKE A GIANT STEP”, “SPECIAL DELIVERY”, “THE TRAIN”, “WHEN WE GET MARRIED” and “REFLECTIONS IN THE LOOKING GLASS”. Several other songs created a virtual treasure chest of albums! The 1910 Fruitgum Company has sold over 15 million records and has been covered by the likes of Joan Jett and the Ramones.

Today, The 1910 Fruitgum Company travels and performs throughout the United States. Our venues include large capacity concerts and we have appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Shindig and numerous TV and radio shows as well as performing in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The group has shared the stage and toured with music and entertainment giants such as, The Beach Boys, Peter Noone, The Hollies Terry Sylvester, Lou Christie,Mitch Ryder, Sly and the Family Stone, The Buckingham’s Dennis Tufano , John Ford Coley, Maxine Nightingale, Tommy Roe, Mark Lindsey (original lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders), The Vogues, The Archies’ Ron Dante, Gary US Bonds, Jim Yester of the Association, Melanie, The Cowsills and numerous other top acts.

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Our 4th Annual Puptoberfest celebrates the wonderful pets that have been rescued! Over 1,200 people and several hundred dogs (many of them alumni of Eleventh Hour Rescue!) came to last year’s event! Activities for the whole family to enjoy – Pet Fashion Show – with prizes for Best Dressed, Best Owner/Dog Lookalike and more!! Paw painting, Kissing Booth, Fall Pet Portraits! Live music, food, vendor booths, kids activities!
Eleventh Hour Rescue is a volunteer based, non profit, 501c3 organization that literally saves dogs from death row. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers to provide loving foster homes for dogs pulled from death row in high-kill shelters. Our volunteers have saved almost 3,000 dogs over the last 5 years.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Puptoberfest
Event Venue: Sussex County Fairgrounds
Event Street Address: Sussex Country Fairgrounds
Event City: Augusta, NJ
Event County: Sussex
Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 11-5
Event Admission: $5.00
Event Phone: 973-664-0865
Event Website: http://www.ehrdogs.org

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Honolulu, HI – 19 August 2009 – It’s not too late to visit Hawaii in 2009! Marriott Resorts Hawaii and its partners, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Hawaiian Airlines and Hertz, are making it easy by giving away free trips to the Hawaiian Islands with the “Tweet Yourself to Hawaii” sweepstakes. Designed to promote the islands through social media networks, this innovative and creative viral campaign coincides with Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood.

Starting today, U.S. social media enthusiasts have two ways to win free trips to Hawaii aboard Hawaiian Airlines with stays at Marriott hotels in Hawaii:

· 25 all-expense paid trips for two to a designated Marriott resort on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii’s Big Island by simply submitting a Twitter handle, Facebook connection or email address;
· A Hawaii “tweetup” (meet-up for Twitterers) for one winner and 11 of his/her friends or family members by submitting a video describing why he/she loves Hawaii.

The contest web site is www.marriotthawaiitweets.com.

25 Trips for Two
People can enter by visitng www.marriotthawaiitweets.com and providing an email address, their Twitter handle and/or a Facebook connection. 25 randomly selected winners will each receive:

· Roundtrip for two on Hawaiian Airlines from any of its eight U.S. West Coast gateway cities: Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego.
· A five-night stay at one of Marriott resorts in Hawaii: JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa or Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
· Rental car, courtesy of Hertz.
· $100 per day resort dining credit.
· Access to fun activities and attractions on all islands.
· All trips must be completed by December 20, 2009.

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The Jersey Shore’s 21st Annual Chowderfest is set for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October, 4, 2009. Saturday features an “End-of-Season Blowout Bargains in a Fall Fair under the Big Top” and Sunday features the Chowderfest Cook-off.

Restaurants in the area are busy working up their best chowders in preparation to for the big contest to see who will be crowned “King of the Clams” on October the 4th this year in Beach Haven, New Jersey. This friendly fight puts the best chefs in the area into direct competition to prove that they are the Champion Chowdermeister.

In 2008 a total of 17 restaurants registered for the contest. New to the competition last year were the Mud City Crab House from Manahawkin, Merri-Makers Caterers from Ship Bottom and The 308 Deli from Beach Haven. Any newcomers this year will put their chowders up against returning 2008 Grand Prize Winners, California Grill & Pizza, of Beach Haven Terrace, and Stefano’s Restaurant of Beach Haven. Other restaurants entering the competition this year will be added to this notice when more information is available. Any restaurants interested in entering the contest this year can call the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce office at (609) 494-7211 x 100 for an entry form or go to the website and download an entry form Here Or go to:

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At Pentagraphix Offset Printing, we understand what it takes to excel in today’s demanding market, competitive pricing, superior quality and quick turnaround. Our success is based upon 25 years of printing experience, make us the first choice for all your graphic arts needs.

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Pentagraphix Offset Printing Inc
629 Grove Street, 7th Floor
Jersey City, NJ, 07310
Hudson County
201 526 9300
http://www.pentaoffset.com

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3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants that we recommend:

Krave Truck – Korean BBQ Tacos, the food says it all,
Beechwood Cafe – good food, nice enviornment
Ibby’s Falafel – good price, good food, long history
3 locally owned New Jersey businesses that we recommend:

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“There’s No Place Like Home” for an abandoned shelter orphan. On October 3rd from 10AM -2PM, the Monmouth County SPCA, along with corporate partner Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, is leashing up for their 16th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. Thanks to generous community support, last year’s Walk attracted over 3,000 participants, close to a thousand dogs, and helped us raise over $125,000 for our shelter orphans!

Toto, a former street dog turned stage star, will serve as this year’s honorary “Chairdog”, accompanied by award winning theatrical animal trainer Bill Berloni. As canine co-star to R&B’s Ashanti in the soulful rock musical The Wiz, Toto will be available to pose for photos and sign “pawdographs” at the event. Sandy from the Broadway musical Annie will also be in attendance, while Berloni will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book Broadway Tales. All proceeds will go directly to the Monmouth County SPCA. Bill Berloni is widely recognized as one of the world’s most respected theatrical animal trainers, and has been rescuing dogs for Broadway shows for the past thirty years.

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. Pets available for adoption will also be featured at the MCSPCA booth. Register early at www.mcspcadogwalk.org for $25, or pay $30 admission at the door. Collect the most pledges for your chance to win incredible prizes. Grab your pooch and help support the Monmouth County SPCA!

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Legendary disc jockey and music historian Pete Fornatale, author of Back to the Garden: the Story of Woodstock recalls the 1969 Music Festival with interviews, vignettes, music clips and more. At Bella’s Bistro, 71 First Ave. Pete Fornatale will bring and sign copies of his book. Seating is limited at this multi-media celebration, a fund-raising event for the Arts Council.

Event Details:
Event Name: Pete Fornatale: Back to the Garden
Event Venue: Bella’s Bistro
Event Street Address: 71 First Avenue
Event City: Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, 07716
Event County: Monmouth County
Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2:00 pm
Event Admission: $15, $5 children 12 and under
Event Phone: 732-856-8383
Event Website: http://www.atlantichighlandsartscouncil.com

Filed under: Central, Lifestyle, Monmouth County by BNJ
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Bornstein Sons is a 3rd generation, family-owned and operated Contracting Business serving Residential, Commercial and Industrial New Jersey customers since 1928. Providing all related services in Air Conditioning, Heating, Solar, Plumbing and Electrical, our mission is to provide the highest level of outstanding Repair Service and to Install quality Cooling and Heating Systems and superior Solar Electrical Systems. From a minor Residential repair to a major Commercial re-pipe or HVAC Renovation, we’re ready to service you! We stand behind our workmanship, and are recognized as industry leaders across New Jersey. We currently service Essex, Morris, Union, Passaic, and Bergen Counties. Bonnie Bornstein Fertel . Richard E. Fertel . NJ Lic. Master Plumber# 6130 . NJ Lic. Electrical Contractor# 9019 . NJ Lic. HIC #13VH0294800 . Sharp Certified Solar Installer . Member SEIA ? Member ASHRAE. Call us at 800.287.6651 or visit our website at www.bornsteinsons.com

Filed under: Bergen County, Central, Essex County, Lifestyle, Morris County, NJ Business, North, Passaic County, Union County by Bornstein Sons
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