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On Thanksgiving you eat a bird, the day after you chase after birds! This hike is for those who want to avoid the malls and the road rage while working off some post-Thanksgiving weight gain.

Grab your cameras and binoculars (if you have them) and join us for our yearly hike up to the Hawk Watch. Based on the migration schedule we should be able to spot several different types of hawks and if we are lucky we will even see some wild turkeys (no promises but we are going to try).

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New Jersey Young Professionals . NJYP

Specs:
The hike is classified as easy to moderate and is about 2.4 miles long.
The hike should take 2 hours.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape.

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 10 to buy a ticket
$10 for the next 11-25 to buy a ticket
$20 at the door (so please register online)

Non-Member Cost:
$20 online and at the door

Tickets:
There are a limited number of Tickets for sale.
Tickets are not mailed, but your name will be kept at the door.

Actual hike is subject to change depending on weather conditions, fallen trees, etc.
All sales are final.

Sweeper:
If we have a large group we will ask for 2 volunteers to act as sweepers. Sweepers will walk at the end of the hike line and will make sure the group stays together.

Hike Leader:
Noah will be leading this hike. He may do a trial run of the hike to make sure the trails are clean, etc.

What to bring:
Hiking boots and water (required).
Snacks, a light lunch, etc.
Binoculars.
Toilet paper, tissues, plastic bags for garbage, etc.

Inclement Weather:
Heavy rain will cancel this hike but drizzle may not. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
Take Interstate Route 80 to Exit 37 (Hibernia/Rockaway) and bear left at the end of the ramp. Continue north on Green Pond Road (County Route 513) for 6.5 miles and turn right onto Upper Hibernia Road. (If coming from the north, you can take Route 23 to Green Pond Road, head south for 3.7 miles, and turn left onto Upper Hibernia Road.) Follow Upper Hibernia Road for 2.5 miles to the end of the paved portion of the road. Continue ahead for a short distance, turn left just past Brunache Road, and park in the wide gravel area.

How to find the group:

We will meet in the parking lot. Please be on time.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Hike for Young Professionals: Turkey Chaser
Event Venue: Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
Event Street Address: Upper Hibernia Road
Event City: Hibernia, NJ, 07842
Event County: Morris
Event Date: November 27, 2009 from 11am to 1pm
Event Admission: see description
Event Phone: 000-000-000
Event Website: http://www.njyp.org/events/hike-turkey-chaser

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It’s finally here!
The much anticipated grand opening of the incredible indoor train display! The hand built, multi tracked model railroad display featuring LIONEL trains will celebrate it’s first matinee Saturday November 28th. Doors open at 11 am, admission prices are $5 for children (3 and under FREE) and $7 adults 17 and over.

This layout has over a dozen operating tracks with a subway system, trolley line and an incredible interactive button system where YOU operate scenes of this empire! A special 10% sale on any Lionel items ordered through the catalog that day. All in stock merchandise is already marked down too! Don’t miss this incredible train display. It is a great way to spend some time with your friends, family, kids and grand children! call 609-812-0300 for details

store hours:
Wednesday through Friday 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. We are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Also for all of you Nascar Fans. Flag2Flag Racing will be having a two day only sale on 11/28 & 11/29/2009 with 50% off all Nascar Items in the store..

Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. & Flag2Flag Racing Collectibles
213C East Main Street ( use Lizzie Rose Driveway)
Tuckerton NJ 08087
609-812-0300

Tuckerton is located in Ocean County in South Jersey.

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Langosta Lounge

Langosta Lounge, a restaurant on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, will open its doors on Thanksgiving Day to anyone and everyone in need of a free holiday meal. While most restaurants have been busy planning prix fixe menus and taking Thanksgiving reservations, Langosta Lounge’s Marilyn Schlossbach has teamed up with her community ally Pat Sherman and TrinityChurch to plan a Thanksgiving soup kitchen, entitled the Holiday Community Table, at her Asbury Park restaurant.Given the state of the economy, Schlossbach and Sherman expect unprecedented turnout on November 26.

For additional information about the Thanksgiving soup kitchen, or for ways in which you can donate, please contact Langosta Lounge at 732-455-3275.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Restaurant to offer Free Thanksgiving Dinner 
Event Venue: Langosta Lounge
Event Street Address: 1000 Ocean Avenue
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ, 07712
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Thursday, November 26, 11 a.m.
Event Admission: Free
Event Phone: 732-455-3275
Event Website: www.langostalounge.com
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Christmas Trains

UNION, NJ – Model train fans of all ages are in for an annual treat this fall with the 2009 Holiday Light and Sound Show and Open House of The Model Railroad Club, Inc.  This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the club, an all volunteer non-profit organization affiliated with the Union County Department of Parks and Community renewal.

The holiday show features the club’s world famous 1,600 square-foot HO scale layout and a double decked N scale layout.  Visitors can also view work in progress on a gigantic new HO scale addition, including an engine terminal and roundhouse from the era of the great steam locomotives.  The popular “Classic Streamliners on Parade” program will also make a return engagement for the show.
Discount advance tickets are on sale now.

Tickets may be purchased from the ticket window at The Model Railroad Club building, located on Jefferson Avenue off Route 22 east in Union, New Jersey (behind The Home Depot).  The window is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Advance tickets may also be purchased by mail or online through the club’s website, www.tmrci.org.

The discount advance prices are $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 3 through 15 and $5.00 for seniors age 60 and over.  Prices are higher at the door on the days of the show.  Children age 2 and younger are free.

The show schedule is:
Friday, November 27 — 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 28 — 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 29 — 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4 — 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 — 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 — 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 — 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13 — 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Model Railroad Club was founded in 1949 in the basement of the late Paul Mallery, a pioneer of the hobby of model railroading, as the Summit-New Providence HO Model Railroad Club.  The Club now occupies a building on Union County parkland that was designed, built and maintained entirely by its members, under a unique arrangement with the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal.  Free parking is available on site and the building is wheelchair accessible.

For more information, contact The Model Railroad Club at (908) 964-9724 on Saturdays between 1:00 and 5:00 pm, call (908) 964-8808 for a recorded message, or visit www.tmrci.org.

David Burke's Fromagerie Restaurant in Runson NJ

David Burke Fromagerie will offer a three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner, 1-8 p.m. on Nov. 26 for $59.00 per person. Included are signature David Burke appetizers, an apple-stuffed roast turkey with the sides and additional entrees such as loin of lamb, ginger-crusted organic salmon, Atlantic Coast salmon, and more, as well as a selection of desserts including David’s cheesecake pops with bubblegum whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

The restaurant will also start serving a lavish Buffet Brunch beginning Sunday November 21 at 10:30 am to 2:00 p.m. with carving station, eggs to order, french toast, waffles, and pancakes, as well as salad, seafood and never-ending dessert bar, $32.00 for adults, $15.00 for children.

And for that holiday thank you to clients or a “just-because” lunch, David Burke Fromagerie will be open in December for lunch Tuesdays through Fridays.

Finally, for those of you needing a burger fix, Tuesday Burger Night continues with our salad, burger with all the fixin’s and a beer or glass of wine for $25.00 and Dave Miller on the mic providing live entertainment.

David Burke Fromagerie is located at 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ. 732-842-8088. Lunch Fridays; dinner Tuesday to Sunday; Sunday brunch.

For more information on Fromagerie see the restaurant’s website.

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A Chanticleer Christmas

A Chanticleer Christmas
Special Holiday Concert

“The world’s reigning male chorus”–The New Yorker

This holiday season, SOPAC brings the esteemed all-male vocal ensemble Chanticleer for an exclusive area performance. Their special holiday concerts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are sold out every year. This season, audiences can avoid the New York rush and come to SOPAC for an intimate concert, featuring classic holiday carols and favorite standards. Chanticleer blends together tradition, history and modern hits to create a special evening of Christmas spirit sure to delight the entire family.

About SOPAC
SOPAC — the South Orange Performing Arts Center — opened its doors in November 2006, with the mission of becoming the premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The center places a strong emphasis on family-friendly programming. SOPAC also presents educational performances for students and teachers through the school time performance series, and partners with various community organizations. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has partnered with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC, and has teamed up with Seton Hall University’s Arts Council to host both the Classical Concert Series Jazz N’ the Hall. Under the leadership of Executive Director Ondine Landa Abramson, SOPAC has planned an exciting line-up of performances and programs for its 2009–2010 Season.

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Event Details:

Event Name: A Chanticleer Christmas

Event Venue: South Orange Performing Arts Center
Event Street Address: One SOPAC Way
Event City: South Orange, NJ, 07079
Event County: Essex
Event Date: Sunday, November 29, 7:00pm
Event Admission: $48, $58, $68
Event Phone: 973.313.ARTS
Event Website: http://www.sopacnow.org
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Health and Fitness

November is Thanksgiving month and Eastpointe Health & Fitness members are giving thanks by donating food and money to the AACC Food Pantry in Atlantic Highlands. The club will give away a free one-month membership, free Personal Training Session and free massage to the highest donator.

Eastpointe Health & Fitness is running a month-long food drive to support the AACC Food Pantry in Atlantic Highlands. The Food Pantry, located at the United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands, is now helping 300 needy families in the area, up from 200 last year. As the economic recession continues, more and more families are falling below the poverty line. The rising costs of living compounded by the rising unemployment are making it even harder for needy families to make ends meet. Most of the families the AACC Food Pantry supports have young children, who without the food donations, would not receive the nutrition they need.

“As a local business, we want to help others in need in the community. We’ve been running this food drive for the last three years, and our members have always generously given. This year we want to encourage them to give even more by holding a contest and donating a free membership, free Personal Training session and free massage to the highest giver”, says Paul Mazzella, owner of Eastpointe Health & Fitness.

The Food Pantry is collecting non-perishable food items such as canned foods, cereals and juice, and is also accepting checks which it will use to buy highly needed food items in bulk.

Club members as well as local residents may drop off their donations at Eastpointe Health & Fitness, Eastpointe (CVS) Shopping Center, 2399 Highway 36, Atlantic Highlands. More information may be obtained online at: www.EastpointeHealthandFitness.com/food-drive.

About Eastpointe Health & Fitness

Eastpointe Health & Fitness is Atlantic Highlands’ premiere results-oriented club providing an integrated health and fitness approach that focuses on the entire person. The club offers a highly experienced certified personal training staff, challenging weight loss programs, nutritional counseling, state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, and a wide variety of classes including Yoga, Pilates, Spin, Kickboxing and others. The gym also incorporates a unique, overall wellness experience for members through its chiropractic services and massage therapy. Committed to helping individuals achieve personalized results, Eastpointe Health & Fitness supports a friendly, non-intimidating environment for all ages and fitness levels. The recently expanded facility has just completed a major renovation that will allow the club to better serve its growing membership base.

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Event Details:
Event Name: Eastpointe Health & Fitness Runs Food Drive Contest
Event Venue: Eastpointe Health & Fitness
Event Street Address: Eastpointe (CVS) Shopping Center, 2399 Highway 36
Event City: Atlantic Highlands, 07716
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: November 26
Event Admission: Free
Event Phone: 732-872-6595
Event Website: http://www.eastpointehealthandfitness.com/food-drive
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The ShowRoom of Asbury Park, New Jersey

“Four Seasons Lodge” Screening at The ShowRoom
In association with the Asbury Park Film Initiative, The ShowRoom will screen “Four Seasons Lodge”. In an inspiring and startling documentary, a remarkable tribe whose members are fast disappearing come together for one final summer in the Catskill Mountains, where they cook, gamble, fight, flirt, and dance – they’re Holocaust Survivors with a captivating joie de vivre and a bracing sense of humor. From the darkness of Europe’s death camps to the lush mountains of New York’s Catskills, “Four Seasons Lodge” portrays the final season for a community of Holocaust survivors who come together each summer to celebrate their lives. Directed by New York Times journalist Andrew Jacobs, beautifully photographed by a team of cinematographers including Albert Maysles (GIMME SHELTER, GREY GARDENS), the film is a counterintuitive film about the Holocaust, one that captures the Lodgers’ intoxicating passion for living, in bracing contrast to lives harrowed by loss.

Sunday, November 29 at 4:00pm

The ShowRoom
708 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
theshowroomap.com

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Event Details:
Event Name: “Four Seasons Lodge” Screening at The ShowRoom
Event Venue: The ShowRoom- Asbury Park’s Independent Cinema
Event Street Address: 708 Cookman Ave
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ, 07712
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Sunday, November 29 at 4:00pm
Event Admission: $8.00
Event Phone: 732-502-0472
Event Website: http://www.theshowroomap.com
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The ShowRoom of Asbury Park, New Jersey

“Seraphine” Screening at The ShowRoom
Seraphine is the story of Seraphine Louis aka Seraphine de Senlis (Yolande Moreau), a simple and profoundly devout housekeeper who in 1905 at age 41, self-taught and began painting brilliantly colorful canvases. In 1912 Wilhelm Uhde (Ulrich Tukur), a German art critic and collector discovered her paintings while she worked for him as a maid in his house in Senlis outside Paris. A moving and unexpected relationship develops between the avant-garde art dealer and the visionary cleaning lady leading to Seraphine’s work being grouped with other painters ‚ the so-called ‚”Sacred Heart Painters” – with acclaimed shows in France, elsewhere in Europe and eventually at New York’s MOMA . Martin Provost’s poignant portrait of this now largely forgotten painter is a testament to the mysteries of creativity and the resilience of one woman’s spirit. A sleeper hit in France last fall, SERAPHINE went on to a surprise win of the Best Picture and Best Actress for Yolande Moreau along with five other awards at the Cesars – the French Academy Awards.

Show Times:
Friday, November 27 at 3:30pm and 6:00pm
Saturday, November 28 at 3:30pm and 6:00pm

The ShowRoom
708 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
theshowroomap.com

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Event Details:
Event Name: “Seraphine” Screening at The ShowRoom
Event Venue: The ShowRoom- Asbury Park’s Independent Cinema
Event Street Address: 708 Cookman Ave
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ, 07712
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: See Description
Event Admission: $8.00
Event Phone: 732-502-0472
Event Website: http://www.theshowroomap.com
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Olde Mill Inn . Grain House Restaurant

The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant share an acclaimed reputation for a sophiscated blend of charm, elegance, intimacy, and devotion to its guest.

The classic American Inn and historic Grain House Restaurant in Basking Ridge, NJ rest on a ten acre estate providing the perfect ambiance for your wedding with beautiful lawns, English gardens, courtyards, and gazebos. Valet parking, kosher catering, and special dietary needs are all available upon your request.

The Inn has 102 guestrooms providing greener accommodations for a healthier night’s sleep with Pure Rooms, Grand Suites, King Deluxe, and luxury room accommodations.

We invite you to tour our facility and experience the grandeur of the Washington Ballroom or the elegance of the Hunt Room for more intimate-sized weddings, both magnificently decorated with you in mind.

One of our Inn representatives are available to meet with you seven days a week at your convenience and it is our pleasure to customize your reception to suit your every need.
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The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant
225 Route 202 I287, Exit 30B
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Somerset County
9086962311
http://www.oldemillinn.com

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The Olde Mill Inn and Grain House Restaurant Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

• Bolu- 25 Mountain View Blvd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-908-647-0033 excellent cuisine and ambiance
• Grain House Restaurant- 225 RTE 202 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 1-800-585-4461- Award winning Executive Chef, Walter Leffler, excellent cuisine and ambiance
• Tabor Road Tavern-NJ -Exellent Cuisine

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

• Somerset Hills Florist, Somerset, NJ 908-766-0420-Beautiful floral arrangements, bouquets
• Attire & Accessories- NJ, 732-968-7733-beautiful selection of bridal attire and accessories
• Chuck Russo Professional DJ- NJ, 973-765-9081-gets the party started

3 reasons to love NJ:

• It is rich in history and art
• Beautiful beaches
• Convenient proximity to the tri state areas

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