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New Jersey Motorsports Park officials unveiled three Rally America sanctioned races this year on Lightning Raceway in Millville, New Jersey. Rally America, is a sanctioning body for performance rally racing in North America and is bringing this wildly popular racing to the New Jersey for the first time.

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Rally Racing Comes to Jersey

 
“We are very excited about promoting this fiercely competitive form of racing to this beautiful circuit”, said J.B. Niday, managing director of Rally America, Inc. “Nestled in the heart of New Jersey’s pristine forests and rivers, with the excitement of nearby Atlantic City casinos, the beautiful New Jersey beaches and scenic fishing villages of Delaware Bay we have found a wonderful venue and perfect destination for our dedicated fan base”.

“Many of our top Rally America National Rally Championship campaigners plan to participate in these groundbreaking events”, added Niday. “They include Travis Pastrana, four time Rally America National Champion, and red hot Ken Block, perennial Rally Championship contender, the star of the amazing Ken Block Gymkhana You Tube videos. We certainly anticipate a tremendous turnout of established teams with many new racers coming aboard.”

NJMP Director of Membership and Business Development, Steve Stander said, “This is truly the motor racing version of rugby, combining elements from road racing, short-course off-road racing and X Games-style rally car racing. From green flag to checkered, it’s intense, non-stop action!” All three Rally America events will use parts of the Lightning Raceway in combination with gravel sections totaling about one mile in length. The course will include jumps, unbanked corners, hills and very challenging transitions between tarmac and gravel.

The highlight of each race is the “JOKER LAP.” A special, longer gravel section of the racetrack is built, which each driver must maneuver through once per heat. The Joker Lap duration is at least two seconds longer than a normal lap time. Drivers decide for themselves when they take the Joker Lap. If they fail to take the Joker Lap, or take it twice, they’ll receive a time penalty. It introduces a very strategic component into an already madcap event.

The rally cross format is very popular in Europe with huge spectator turnouts. Six cars start side by side in each of the numerous three lap qualifying races leading up to the main event finale. “This is no holds barred racing with lots of pushing, rubbing and broad sliding through the corners”, said NJMP Track Official Donald Fauerbach. If you like short track stock car racing, you’re going to love this action!”
 
Two classes of cars will compete in this inaugural year of competition. The faster, all-wheel-drive cars resemble those running in current Rally America competitions; the Subaru Impreza has been the dominant marque. The second category of rally cross cars will be two-wheel drive including many highly modified, 450+horsepower Ford, Mitsubishi, Dodge and Honda speedsters on rally-style suspensions.
 
“This very exciting form of racing,” Fauerbach continued, “will add a fascinating new dimension to the broad tapestry of Motorsport entertainment available at NJMP.”
 
Races are scheduled for three weekends; August 28-29, October 2-3, and November 6-7.
 
For Ticket and Camping Information: visit http://www.njmp.com
 
Entrant information can be found on-line at http://www.rally-america.com/account.  
 
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park is conveniently located to Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, and offers diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The facility includes two world-class road courses (Thunderbolt and Lightning), a motorsports country club known as the Drivers Club, the Breighton Room Restaurant open to the general public, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in America. Approaching its third race season, New Jersey Motorsports Park hosts a number of professional motorsports events and countless club events and track rentals.

The 2010 spectator schedule includes return visits by the AMA Superbike Championship, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX, the Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda, and the Ferrari Challenge. Two vintage race weekends dot the 2010 schedule, plus the inaugural 12 hour SCCA “Devil in the Darkness” endurance race, and the inaugural RoadMods “Dirt Modifieds Fast 50″ racing series, the first ever racing on a road course for high-powered dirt modified stock cars.

Fair Lawn Jewish Center

The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel is proud to present Comedy Night 2010 on Saturday evening, March 20, 2010. This fun-filled evening features, direct from Bananas Comedy Club, Eric Deskin from Comedy Central and Rescue Me; Buddy Fitzpatrick from Make Me Laugh and The Sopranos; and Steve Marshall from The View and Showtime TV. Doors open at 8:15PM. A cash bar will be available and complimentary deluxe desserts will be served. Tickets are $25 if purchased by March 18, and $35 at the door. Sponsorships are available for $50 and come with premium seating and a listing in the program. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Fair Lawn Jewish Center at (201) 796-5040.

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Event Details:
Event Name: Comedy Night
Event Venue: Fair Lawn Jewish Center
Event Street Address: 10-10 Norma Ave.
Event City: Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Event County: Bergen
Event Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8:15PM
Event Admission: $35
Event Phone: 201-796-5040
Event Website: http://www.fljc.com

NJYP

Register – http://www.njyp.org/events/couples-only-dinner-and-a-1

Time: March 20, 2010 from 5pm to 10pm
Location: Qube Lounge, Eclectic Grill, Clearview
Street: 3 Speedwell Avenue (Headquarters Plaza/Hyatt)
City/Town: Morristown, NJ

Meet other YP Couples for a fun night out! We will begin with Drinks and Dinner at Qube Lounge and the Eclectic Grill. We will then stroll through Headquarters Plaza to the movie theatre where we will split up based on different movie tastes. When the night comes to an end we can guarantee you will be able to look back on it and remember the laughter, the conversations, and the start of many friendships.

Who Can Attend:
* You must be “In a Relationship” to attend. This means that on your NJYP profile under “Relationship Status” you are NOT listed as “Single”.
* You and your significant other must both be Members of NJYP (aka paid dues).

How to Register:
Each guest must RSVP. We will make reservations based on the RSVPs that we see.

Cost:
The Eclectic Grill offers a FANTASTIC Dinner and Movie deal! For $30 per person (plus tax and tip) you get a 3 course meal AND a movie ticket! Everyone will be ordering from this menu. Please note that all drinks are an additional cost.

Schedule:
5:00 Meet and Great at the Qube Lounge.
5:30 Sit for dinner.
Around 7:30 Couples will start to leave for their movie (in the same building).
We do not all need to see the same movie but it will be discussed at dinner.

How to Find the Group:
Please arrive at 5pm and ask staff for NJYP or look for signs. We will begin with a Meet and Greet in the Lounge and will try to mingle close to the bar.

Directions/Parking:
http://morristown.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/index.jsp;jsessionid=WWMACJ4ION5SGCTEAGGSFFQKMQAYYIV0
There is a parking deck at the Hyatt or you can park on the street at the meters.

Register – http://www.njyp.org/events/couples-only-dinner-and-a-1

NJYP

REGISTER – http://www.njprofessionals.org/events/new-brunswick-happy-hour

Time: March 10, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Hotoke Lounge
Street: 350 George Street
City/Town: New Brunswick, NJ

Old Date: 2.25.10 (snow)
NEW Date: 3.10.10

The NJP Happy Hour has landed in New Brunswick for all to enjoy. You will quickly realize that the week is no longer dragging at the sleek and sexy Hotoke Lounge. Meet us in the bar area for good times, drink specials, and good people.

Attention: We need RSVPs and warm bodies. Please do not wait for others to RSVP; commit to coming, show your support, and you will be rewarded with more events!

Who can Attend:
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event (aka you paid your dues). Please RSVP to the right so we know you are attending.

Dress Code:
This is a beautiful lounge so please no sneakers or long sleeved t-shirts.

Cost:
There is no cover charge! You will only have to pay for what you order.
Drink specials are fabulous but they end at 7pm so please arrive on time to enjoy them.

Host:
NJP is hiring hosts! To apply please go here, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/529635153

Directions/Parking:
Lots of street parking and public decks.
http://www.hotokerestaurant.com/

How to Find the Group:
Meet us at the bar, look for signs and ask staff.
We will try to claim a corner of the lounge by the windows.

REGISTER – http://www.njprofessionals.org/events/new-brunswick-happy-hour

REGISTER – http://www.njyp.org/events/cranford-happy-hour-1

Time: March 17, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Cervantes of Spain
Street: 24 North Ave East (at the train station)
City/Town: Cranford, NJ

NJYP

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The usual Irish pubs are SLAMMED today so we are going to do it up the Spanish way! Join the members of NJYP as we take over the bar at this adorable eatery. Expect drink specials, young professionals, and a Happy Hour that lasts until at least 8pm. YES, it will be cozy but it will be fun.

Who should attend:
Anyone who is 21-39 years old.

What to expect:
Our Happy Hours are very casual. There are no sign-in tables, no name tags, and no ice breakers. Expect people to walk up to you to introduce themselves and feel free to walk up to others who you do not know. Newbies are at EVERY NJYP event so if this is your first, you won’t be alone.

Drink Specials:
$1 off glasses of wine & sangria.
$5 Margaritas & Mojitos

Cost:
FREE, but please RSVP so we know you are attending.

NJYP Host:
TBD

Finding the Group:
We are going to take over the bar. If you see someone there 21 to 39 years old, they are with NJYP so say hi!

Directions:

http://www.cervantesofspain.com/

FREE parking at the train station.

REGISTER – http://www.njyp.org/events/cranford-happy-hour-1

NJYP

Register – http://www.njyp.org/events/gen-next-calvin-berger

Time: March 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11:45pm
Location: George Street Playhouse
Street: 9 Livingston Ave
City/Town: New Brunswick, NJ

Hey Young Professionals! Have you ever wanted to go out for drinks and a show but it just seemed way too expensive?

With Generation NEXT you can mix and mingle with other young professionals while enjoying the best live theater, concerts, dance performances and exhibitions New Jersey has to offer at a fraction of the price!

Love it? Then keep reading on…
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Generation NEXT: Calvin Berger

Calvin Berger is a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac–stressed out about a nose he can’t hide and a girl he can’t get. With a creative little scheme, some geeky charm and eloquent words, he goes to great lengths to have the star jock deliver his love-struck letters. But what if the girl of his dreams was right under his nose all along…? This classic story of unrequited love and giddy days of young romance, has a sharp-witted script and rock musical score by Richard Rodgers Award-winner Barry Wyner.

YES! There is an After-Party!
After the performance, stick around for an exclusive after-party reception with the Calvin Berger artistic staff, featuring “Burger” sliders (get it?) and a selection of specialty drinks.

JUST ADDED: As part of Friday’s GleeK Night festivities, join us for a bonus KARAOKE SHOWDOWN as part of the after-party. Hang out and watch your friends and other young professionals show off their pipes, and maybe sing a song or two of your own! Click here to register to perform!

Your $25 Ticket Gets You:
* A ticket to the performance (starts at 8pm)
* Admission to the after-party (starts at 10:15pm)
* Complimentary food courtesy of Tula Restaurant and Lounge
* 1 complimentary drink of your choice and access to the cash bar

How to Order tickets
Enter promo code ‘gnext25′ http://www.georgestplayhouse.org/calendar/events.php?nID=266
Please buy your ticket with a friend to ensure you are not sitting alone. They will do their best to sit everyone together but it is not guaranteed.

Who Can Attend:
Anyone between 21 and 39 years of age with a valid ID.
You do NOT need to be a “Member” of NJYP to attend.

Directions:
http://www.georgestplayhouse.org/about/directions.php

Solar Power in New Jersey

Fairfield, NJ – Bornstein Sons, Inc., a third generation firm whose expertise is providing heating, air conditioning, solar, plumbing and electrical installations and repair services to the residential, commercial and industrial markets is pleased to announce the first ever Solar Photovoltaic installation in a residential home in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

According to Richard Fertel, co-Principal, “We are pleased to be offering this service in New Jersey, a state second only to California in providing Solar energy. An eighty-two year old family run business, Bornstein Sons, Inc. is proud to be on the forefront of Solar Services. The State of New Jersey has mandated that an ever increasing percentage of electrical energy be produced by renewable sources. New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation and has very high per capita energy consumption. In states where energy can be created from inexpensive coal and hydro power there is less of an incentive for Solar. This is particularly true in the South West, and while we would think one would see more panels in that area, we don’t. With these options unavailable in New Jersey Solar would be the way to reach the state mandated goals. In addition, with our State Energy Certificates and Rebates the payback is rapidly making Solar a financially sound investment.”

Bonnie Bornstein Fertel, co-principal states that “Bornstein Sons, Inc. is encouraged by the recent increase in interest in “Green Solutions” and we are ever seeking ways to bring higher efficiency in other mechanical areas as well to our clientele as we make them aware of new technologies, Federal Tax Credits and incentives. We take our resources seriously and hope to see this effort grow exponentially.”

Photovoltaic energy is the most promising and popular form of solar energy. In solar photovoltaics, sunlight is actually converted into electricity.

The reasons people choose solar energy are varied; but most are concerned about their electrical expenses and the environment. According to Beth Kruse, homeowner, Glen Ridge, NJ, “Bornstein Sons, Inc. has become a familiar and long-standing vendor for us; they have done our plumbing, heating and air conditioning for years. It was just uncanny that as my husband and I were researching the advantages of solar energy for a house such as ours, with a large roof, that Bornstein Sons would be adding solar installations to their array of services. For us, the answer was simple. We both passionately want to help the environment and save the planet as best we can. We are extremely pleased with the job Bornstein Sons, Inc. has done and want to thank them for helping us not only meet, but exceed, our goals.”

Bornstein Sons, Inc. is a 3rd generation family-owned and operated contracting organization serving Residential, Commercial and Industrial customers since 1928. We currently service Essex, Morris, Union, Passaic, and Bergen Counties. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of repair service and to install superior Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Heating and Cooling systems for our customers. We provide a full range of certified solar installation and repair services to northern New Jersey homes and businesses. We install, repair and maintain solar panel systems, rooftop systems, solar water heating systems, thin-film photovoltaic and other solar systems. We are informed about the latest solar systems coming to the market today.

To visit us on the web, please go to www.bornsteinsons.com and to read our blog, New Jersey Home and Business Energy, go to http://blog.bornsteinsons.com.

Rutgers Landscape is excited to be invited to be a guest on Bruce Gage’s call-in radio show, ‘Gage on the Market’! Bruce invites guests on his show that provide excellent information for the homeowner looking to buy, looking to sell, or simply make improvements to their current home. Chris Balogh, Rutgers Landscape Designer, has had the privilege of being asked to be a guest on his show again! Please tune-in and plan on calling us with any landscaping questions you may have!

Rutgers Landscaping and Nursery

WDVR FM
Gage On The Market
During the one-hour call-in radio show, Bruce Gage, his wife Joan and Chris Balogh will be discussing popular questions and concerns with landscaping. We will be discussing how to ‘wake up’ your plantings for spring, deer-resistant gardening, and many other topics. The questions, ‘When is the right time to plan my landscape?’ and ‘How do I turn my ideas into reality with a landscape designer?’, will also be answered!

Please Tune-In!!!
Monday, March 1st
5 pm – 6 pm
89.7 Hunterdon County
91.9 FM Mercer County

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Event Details:

Event Name: Rutgers Landscape “On The Air” with Bruce Gage’s Call-In Radio Show, “Gage on the Market”
Event Venue: Bruce Gage’s Call-In Radio Show
Event Street Address: 1051 US Highway 202N
Event City: Ringoes, NJ 08551
Event County: Hunterdon
Event Date: Monday, March 1st – 5-6pm
Event Admission: FREE
Event Phone: 908-788-2600
Event Website: http://www.wdvrfm.org/index2.htm

The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the public to nominate a deserving person for Business Person of the Year and Citizen of the Year. DEADLINE for nominations is March 31st. For eligibility criteria, more information and on-line ballots go to:

http://www.gloucestercountychamber.com/nominate/

Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce

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Event Details:
Event Name: Gloucester County Community Service Awards
Event Venue: Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce
Event Street Address: 28 N. Main Street
Event City: Glassboro, NJ 08028
Event County: Gloucester County
Event Date: Feb. 26 – March 31
Event Admission: n/a
Event Phone: 856-881-6560
Event Website: http://www.gloucestercountychamber.com/

Winners of the Gloucester County Chamber’s Community Service Awards will be honored at a dinner party at the Riverwinds Community Center on June 2nd @ 6pm. To purchase tickets or advertising in the program booklet, call us at 856-881-6560 or email to jolson@gloucestercountychamber.com

Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce

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Event Details:

Event Name: Gloucester County Community Service Awards Dinner
Event Venue: RiverWinds Community Center
Event Street Address: 1000 RiverWinds Drive
Event City: Thorofare, NJ 08086
Event County: Gloucester County
Event Date: Wed., June 2, 2010 from 6pm – 9pm
Event Admission: $65.00
Event Phone: 856-881-6560
Event Website: http://www.gloucestercountychamber.com