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Serenity Salon and Spa

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.

Salon Services
Serenity Salon and Spa is dedicated to client satisfaction. We provide friendly and knowledgeable service. Our staff is continually educated in the most advanced techniques using our exclusive product lines, including Bumble & Bumble and Skinceuticals. Our commitment is to accommodate your hectic lifestyle without sacrificing your personalized service and quality you have grown to expect from Serenity Salon and Spa.

Massage & Therapeudic Services
The healing properties at Serenity Salon & Spa are thoughtfully incorporated into everything we do—from the spa’s peaceful interior with its warm woods and lively fountains to our signature indigenous treatments and products. Experience the deep, soothing sensation of our Seaweed Wrap, enriched with sea kelp for metabolic stimulation and nutrient rich blue-green algae to hydrate and detoxify your skin. If a one-of-a-kind massage is captivating, our warm stone therapy creates a sense of inner peace and renewal. At Serenity Salon and Spa, we are here to enliven your spirit and awaken your senses. Place your mind and body in another world and let us do all the work!

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Serenity Salon & Spa
1405 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Essex County
973-771-1405
http://www.serenitysalonspa.net

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Serenity Salon & Spa Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants that we recommend:

• Tengas in Bloomfield: the staff is friendly, great atmosphere and they have the best guacamole EVER! The word has gotten out how great they are because they are always busy, even Derek Jeter has been seen enjoying the guacamole!
• Casa Turano in Bloomfield: They have incredible pasta fagioli and salads, our salon orders from Casa Turano all the time!
• Scardigno in Belleville: The sandwiches are amazing, so many great ones to choose from, the Jersey Boy sandwich is my personal favorite.

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses that we recommend:

• I love Montclair Beadworks, they do fun parties and have such a friendly staff!
• Brookdale Shoprite, we get our bagels from them every morning, they are always fresh and the bakery staff is so friendly. I look forward to my morning visit every day!
• Yoga Montclair, the instructors are so knowledgable and patient. Great for beginners and experienced yoga lovers!

3 reasons that we love NJ:

• New Jersey has every kind of environment 20 min away, whether it’s the country, the city, or the beach, it’s always a short trip away.
• New Jersey has an incredible amount of authentic restaurants, whether it is Indian, Russian, or Korean, you will find a gem close by that will knock your socks off!
• The Jersey Shore will always have a special place in the hearts of those who grow up in New Jersey. The boardwalk, the restaurants and the ocean…that’s all I need for a perfect summer with my family.

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Skylands Castle . Great NJ Wedding Location

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
Event Phone: 718-755-2990
Event Website: http://www.thecraftique.com

1910 Fruitgum Company

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.

The FGC performs their hit records along with the very best songs from the sensational sixties.You do not want to miss the 1910 Fruitgum Company when they are in town. They will bring back great memories and have you dancing in the Aisles . A promotional package is available upon request.

Package shows available featuring Jim Yester original lead of the Association, Bobby Valli, (Frankies younger brother with a tribute to his brother), Terry Sylvester of The Hollies- The Rip Chords, Ron Dante of the Archie’s , Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, Sonny Geraci and New Jerseys own, The 1910 Fruitgum Company. All gold record recipients.

The 1910 Fruitgum Company
Contact at : 732-458-5548
http://www.1910fruitgumcompany.com/

Priced right….. Great show, No set changes.

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11th Hour Rescue

The 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 County
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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Win a vacation to Hawaii twittering your time away

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 visiting 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.

One winner will be randomly selected to win a trip to the designated island of that day. The first drawing will occur on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. HST. Subsequent drawings will happen at 9:00 a.m. HST every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday over the next eight weeks (including Labor Day, September 7), ending on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

Announcements of all winners will be made over Twitter from @MarriottHawaii and on Marriott Resorts Hawaii’s Facebook page. The winner will also be notified via the email address entered. The selected winner will have up to 48 hours from the time of the selection to claim the prize. If he/she does not claim or accept the prize, a new winner will be drawn.

“Tweetup” in Hawaii for 12
This contest requires people to submit a video that best showcase why they love Hawaii. The public will be asked to judge on their favorite from a selection of finalists. The one with the most votes will receive:

· Roundtrip for winner and 11 friends/family, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines from any of its U.S. West Coast gateway cities.
· Seven-night stay at any two Marriott resorts in Hawaii.
· One luau dinner and show.
· Commemorative Hawaii state quarter.
· Keepsake group photo.
· 25,000 Marriott Rewards Points for winner.

Entrants can submit their YouTube video link to www.marriotthawaiitweets.com by December 20, 2009. Upon review, Marriott Resorts Hawaii will post them on the contest web site for viewing. In January 2010, a select number of the best fan videos will be posted for public judging, with the highest vote-getter winning the free Hawaiian tweetup for them and 11 friends/family members.

For contest rules, terms and conditions, please visit www.marriotthawaiitweets.com. For announcements, please follow @MarriottHawaii on Twitter or become a fan of Marriott Resorts Hawaii on Facebook.

For reservations, please visit marriott.com, or toll free within the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-228-9290, or your nearest Marriott Worldwide reservations office in your country. For more information on the resorts and on Marriot Resorts in Hawaii, visit Marriott Resorts Hawaii (www.marriotthawaii.com / @MarriottHawaii)

*The contests are not approved, sponsored or endorsed by Twitter, Inc., Facebook or YouTube.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the 100 best global brands, by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com. For an interactive online version of Marriott’s 2008 Annual Report, which includes a short video message from Chairman and CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr., visit www.marriott.com/investor.

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The image for this feature was graciously supplied by Marriott Resorts Hawaii.

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Long Beach Island New Jersey . Barnegate Lighthouse . Photo by Thisisbossi

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: Chowderfest.com

The Chowderfest Cook-off Competition starts at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and runs until 4:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy unlimited chowder tasting for $20.00 per person and $10.00 for children up to 12 years. Special early admission is available with a free commemorative Chowderfest T Shirt for $50.00. The winners of the contest are decided by popular vote.
For more information on tickets see the Chamber Chowderfest Website. www.chowderfest.com.
Great video of Chowderfest 2008: http://web.me.com/myvideoeditor/Site/Chowderfest_2008.html

The festival is produced by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. The festival’s primary sponsors in 2008 were Bud Light, the Sandpaper and Beachcomber newspapers, US Foodservice and WJRZ Radio.

About the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce:
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce (SOCCC) is the region’s primary business and destination marketing organization, representing 14 municipalities, including Long Beach Island (LBI) in the Southern Ocean County region for more than 90 years.

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*Notes: The photo at the top is from Flickr and was created by Thisisbossi, you can see his fine work here. The image was published with a Creative Commons license which means:

“you can download the images (at full resolution!), reinterpret the images and display them under the condition that you give credit to the original artist AND allow any other artist to manipulate and distribute your version under the same agreement.”

I have made adjustments to the photo to work on this page for my purposes and in my format. I hereby publish the photo here under the same license that the owner published the original. You are free to take my version of the photograph and adapt it to your purposes as long as you give me credit for my adaptation. I would also love it if you would give the photographer credit also, as they deserve the credit.

Penta Graphix

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

Pentagraphix Offset Printing Inc Recommends:

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:

• Diamond Diecutter – great variety of finishing work
• Arthouse Production – great in boosting JC art and culture
• Jersey City Farmer’s Market on Grove Street

3 reasons that we love NJ:

• Great variety of biz
• Right outside NYC
• Down to earth

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Dogwalk

“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!

The Dog Walk and Pet Fair is the Monmouth County SPCA’s largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds allow them to care for thousands of abused, abandoned and homeless animals throughout Monmouth County. For more information, please contact Stephanie Attaway via email at stephanie@monmouthcountyspca.org or call 732-542-2030.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair
Event Venue: Brookdale Community College
Event Street Address: 765 Newman Springs Road
Event City: Lincroft, NJ 07738
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event Admission: $25 pre-register, $30 at door
Event Phone: 732-542-2030
Event Website: http://www.mcspcadogwalk.org
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Pete Fornatale

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.
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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

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The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to increase access to the arts and bring contemporary art and music to Atlantic Highlands and the Bayshore region.

Bornstein Truck

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

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Bornstein Sons, Inc.
19A Commerce Road
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Essex County
800.287.6651
http://www.bornsteinsons.com

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Bornstein Sons, Inc. Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants that we recommend:

Forte – Caldwell : excellent food, friendly and casual atmosphere
Eppes Essen – Livingston: Just hits the spot
Highlawn Pavillion- West Orange: Elegant atmosphere and great food and service

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses that we recommend:

Yanina and Co Cedar Grove – trustworthy, great quality, great service
Deluxe Cleaners – Clifton Excellent service and great dry cleaning!
JMC Contracting Parsippany – reliable and good quality work

3 4 reasons that we love NJ:

It’s home and has been all my life
Convenient to all major cities on the East Coast:  Boston to DC
Bruce Springsteen and the Jersey Shore…who could ask for more!
Bon Jovi

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