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Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow

Please join The Family Resource Network on Sunday, May 16, 2010 as we Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow at our new Shore walk location in Seaside Park & Seaside Heights.  The Shore Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow is a fun filled event for families and friends to walk in support of their loved ones living with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses.  A casual 5k Walk, entertainment and refreshments will be just a few of the day’s highlights.

More info and to register: http: www.walkforabrightertomorrow.com

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Event Details:

Event Name: Walk for a Brighter Tomorrow
Event Venue: Seaside Heights & Seaside Park, NJ Registration is held at the Sawmill Cafe, 1807 Boardwalk, Seaside Park, NJ
Event Street Address: 1807 Boardwalk
Event City: Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Event County: Ocean
Event Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 12PM-3PM, REGISTRATION at 11AM-12PM
Event Admission: Free for all ages!
Event Phone: 609-392-4900
Event Website: http://www.walkforabrightertomorrow.org

Get Capone

Best Selling Author Jonathan Eig talks about his new book, “Get Capone”, the true story of America’s greatest gangster and the government plot that brought him down. Talk, Q&A, and signing. Eig will also sign copies of his books “Luckiest Man” and “Opening Day”. For more information go to www.getcapone.com.

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Event Details:

Event Name: Jonathan Eig Book Signing
Event Venue: Borders Bookstore, Ramsey
Event Street Address: 235 Interstate Shopping Center
Event City: Ramsey, NJ 07446
Event County: Bergen
Event Date: Saturday May 1, 2010 2 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Event Phone: 201 760 1967
Event Website: http://www.getcapone.com

Bourbon Street Blues Fest

Saturday, May 22
12:00PM-8:00PM
Gate Opens @ 11:30AM
Lebanon Twp Memorial Park
Bunvale Road
Lebanon Township, New Jersey

Featuring these artists:

• Cyril Neville
• Popa Chubby
• Deb Callahan
• Alexis P Suter Band
• Dave Keyes
• The Slam Allen Band
• Citizens Band Radio
• Robert Sands
• The HatMan Blues Band
• Fillmore Days

For More Info:
http://bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

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Event Details:

Event Name: Bourbon Street Blues Fest
Event Venue: Lebanon Twp Memorial Park
Event Street Address: Bunvale Road
Event City: Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Event County: Hunterdon
Event Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 12:00pm-9:00pm
Event Admission: $20.00 Adult
Event Phone: N/A
Event Website: http://www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

Saw Doctors

This gritty folk-rock band from Ireland, is named after itinerant craftsmen who once traveled from sawmill to sawmill sharpening and repairing saws. A true “people’s band,” they boast a fervent American following and hold the record for Ireland’s biggest-selling single of all time, “I Useta Lover.” The band frequently invokes local atmosphere, haunts, and characters, as well as singing about working class lives in economically difficult times. These unpretentious rock’n’rollers have a well-deserved reputation for dazzling live shows.

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Event Details:

Event Name: Saw Doctors
Event Venue: Pollak Theatre
Event Street Address: 400 Cedar Ave
Event City: West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Tuesday, May 11, 8:00pm
Event Admission: $25
Event Phone: 732-263-6889
Event Website: http://www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp

Skyline Lake Fire Department

Please join us for our 5th annual Craft and Vendor Show. Great mothers Day gift selections. Vendors needed. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit our website www.skylinelakefire.com, click on “events” for an application, flyer, or directions. Thanks for your support.

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Event Details:
Event Name: 5th annual Indoor/Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show
Event Venue: Skyline Lake Fire house 67 Edgewood Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Event Street Address: 67 Edgewood Road
Event City: Ringwood, NJ 07456
Event County: Passaic
Event Date: Saturday May 8th, 2010
Event Admission: free to enter; $30.00 vendor space
Event Phone: (973)835-4797
Event Website: http://www.skylinelakefire.com

Bloomsbury Rescue Squad

The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad, with the assistance of OK4WD of Stewartsville will be hosting a very exciting Car and Truck Show, showcasing  vehicle classes including imports, modified imports, domestics, modified domestics, modern muscle, classic muscle, modified street vehicles, classics, antiques, first responder vehicles (personally owned – no department vehicles), lifted trucks and many vehicles in between, including a visit from GRAVE DIGGER 9!!

Stay tuned and check back often for many exciting details about Bloomsbury Rescue Squad’s 1st Annual Car and Truck Show to be held at the Alba Vineyard and Winery on Rt 627 in the Village of Finesville (Pohatcong Township) (click for directions)!

There will be vehicle judging with trophies, a live band, vendor booths, food  (including a PIG ROAST) and drink and fun for the whole family!

All proceeds to benefit the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad.

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Event Details:
Event Name: Cruisin’ The Vines
Event Venue: Car and Truck Show
Event Street Address: Alba Vineyard and Winery  – Rt 627
Event City: Finesville (Pohatcong Twp), NJ
Event County: Warren
Event Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010. 10a-4p
Event Admission: $10 Parking
Event Phone: 908-479-6221
Event Website: http://www.NJCarTruckShow.com

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Newark New Jersey Cherry Blossom Festival

Trenton, NJ: Whether it is the pink and white cherry blossoms in the nation’s oldest county park, the cool sounds of jazz at the Shore, or a trip to celebrate the running of the shad, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore New Jersey this spring – many at little or no cost. Spring is in the air across New Jersey and traditional signs of the season are upon us. The blossoms and blooms are right on schedule, and you can almost hear the music and taste the culinary delights from upcoming festivals. The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism encourages travelers to start planning a weekend getaway to experience some of the highlights of the season throughout the state, where there is a celebration in virtually any direction!

Cherry Blossom Festival

One of the preeminent annual events in northern New Jersey is the Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark’s Branch Brook Park. This year, from April 10 – 18, the city will be celebrating the magnificent blooming of thousands of Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in the 23-acre park. Holding the distinction of the first county park in the United States opened to the public, Branch Brook Park was designed by the famed landscape architecture firm of Olmsted Brothers, a successor to Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park in New York City. Newark’s park adopted its colorful hue in 1927, when Caroline Bamburger Fuld donated 2,000 cherry blossom trees in memory of her late husband, and it is now listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places. See a calendar of events @ http://www.branchbrookpark.org/calendar/index.htm

Cape May Jazz Festival

Interested in listening to iconic American music? The 33rd Cape May Jazz Festival will be hosted at venues throughout the historic seaside city April 16-18, 2010. This spring’s festival kicks off with Spyro Gyra and features other artists like: Shemekia Copeland, Tim Warfield, Chuchito Valdes, B.D. Lenz, Amy Shook and Charles Walker. See the scheduled performers @ http://www.capemayjazz.com

Shad Festival

Along the banks of the Delaware River in downtown Lambertville, visitors turn out in droves for the state’s Annual Shad Festival, which has evolved over the decades from a local art show into a nationally recognized, award-winning event. Each year the festival is timed to take place when shad move up river from the ocean to spawn. For 2010, on April 24 and 25 visitors will enjoy steamboat rides on the Delaware, carriage rides and guided walking tours of historic Lambertville, incredible food and family entertainment, the region’s arts and crafts and, of course, the ever popular shad. Local fishermen will show attendees the traditional seine technique of fishing by using large nets, which was originally taught to early settlers by the Native Americans in the area to catch the shad, or river herring. Find out more @ http://www.lambertville.org

Seaside Music Festival

About half way up the Atlantic coast of the Jersey Shore is Seaside Heights, which is home to the Seaside Music Festival. This free four-day festival from May 20 – 22 brings together music performances, special events, a car show, and visitors who just want to start summer a little early. This unofficial kickoff to summer will rock the Jersey Shore destination with multiple stages, local performers, Saturday-night fireworks on the boardwalk, surfing and wakeboard clinics, a volleyball tournament, and boardwalk rides and amusements will be open for business. Sign up for more updates from the promoters @ http://www.seasidemusicfest.com

Wildwoods International Kite Festival

At the state’s southern tip, the Wildwoods International Kite Festival will kick- off with the Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony on the beach near the Wildwoods Convention Center on Friday, May 28 and run through May 31. During that time, the sky will be filled with kites of all colors, shapes and sizes – from giant sea creatures to the traditional diamond shaped, and vibrant giant kites that are visible for miles. Nite-kite shows with illuminated kites of all kinds, and the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships featuring the best sport kite pilots in the United States are also slated. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet guest kite makers, have free kite-flying lessons, listen to musical performances, and possibly best of all, enjoy the classic beach and boardwalk that Wildwood is known for. See photos from the event @ http://www.SkyFestivals.com

For more details on the state’s varied festivals or tips on planning a weekend getaway to the Garden State, log on to the State’s Tourism website http://www.visitnj.org.

Grand Opening at NJ Audubon’s Hoffman Center for Conservation and Education

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Celebrate May Day with New Jersey Audubon at the new Hoffman Center for Conservation and Education on May 1 and 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. Guided walks, nature games and activities for children and families, indoor programs and exhibits, story-telling, live music, face painting, and much more. Programs on New Jersey’s natural history. Special discounts at Nature Store. Special exhibition of indoor and outdoor contemporary sculpture by award-winning New Jersey artist, Pat Brentano, and more.

For further information:
Call: (908) 766-5787
Or Visit http://www.njaudubon.org
shws@njaudubon.org

Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 07924

Nature Store Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 12 to 5 pm on Sunday.

Trails ranging in length from 0.3 miles to 1.3 miles are open from dawn ‘till dusk. Admission is free for all.

The 7th Annual Bay Head 5K will be held on Saturday May 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM.

The Bay Head 5K After Party will be at Martell’s Tiki Bar from 12 Noon – 4 PM in Point Pleasant, NJ.

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Start and Finish at Bay Head Firehouse
Bridge Avenue – Bay Head, NJ

Bay Head 5K

ONLINE registration is now OPEN. Please be sure to sign up early and make plans to kick off the summer at the beach. There WILL be registration the day of race on May 22nd if any slots are open. Be sure to reserve your slot by signing up online NOW.

http://www.active.com/running/bay-head-nj/bay-head-5k-memory-run-and-after-party-2010

After Party Tickets available for $40

Additional Information

Hundreds of runners will gather at the Bay Head Firehouse where the run will begin. The run will feature a post-race gathering with refreshments for all in the Firehouse parking lot. The Memory Run is currently sponsored by the Township of Bay Head and the Kate Shea Foundation.

Awards Ceremony will immediately follow at the Bay Head Firehouse Parking Lot.

Please Join us to celebrate the success of the 2010 Bay Head 5K Memory Run at Martell’s Tiki Bar (On the Boardwalk at Ocean Avenue) for an after-party celebration to benefit the Kate Shea Foundation.

Price of ticket includes 2 hour open bar plus an all you can eat beach front barbeque. Hope to see you there!

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Event Details:
Event Name: 2010 Bay Head 5K Memory Run
Event Venue: Bay Head Firehouse
Event Street Address: 81 Bridge Avenue
Event City: Bay Head, NJ, 08742
Event County: Ocean
Event Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:30 AM
Event Admission: 20.00
Event Phone: 2125206643
Event Website: http://www.bayhead5k.com/

AP Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge

The 2010 Asbury Park Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge Announced

Madison Marquette announced today the inaugural Asbury Park Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge, a 12-week program designed to promote the health and wellness of Asbury Park and nearby communities. Each Sunday starting February 21, the boardwalk will host free introductory fitness classes, free nutrition and health classes, and feature healthy menu items at boardwalk eateries. Registered participants will receive prizes based on their attendance.

The Challenge is being made possible through the support of two important partners:

Celebrity Chef Diane Henderiks – a leading U.S. nutritionist, personal chef, culinary educator, fitness expert and media personality based locally. Her celebrated Dietitian in the Kitchen™ brand includes cookbooks, signature products and an educational series designed to arm individuals with the knowledge necessary to live a healthy lifestyle. Many area residents will recognize Diane as the host of “Healthy Bites with Diane Henderiks,” a daily health tip segment on News12 New Jersey. Diane and her staff of experts will lead classes at the boardwalk each Sunday at 2 p.m. Topics will include nutrition, keeping the weight off and healthy cooking. Her participation is being sponsored by True Lemon®, the original granulated lemon substitute made from 100 percent all natural ingredients (www.truelemon.com).

Fitness Trainer Brian Wright – a professional martial arts competitor, fitness expert and owner of Real Elite Training Center in Asbury Park. Brian is well known for his ability to translate the essential conditioning, flexibility and strength required for martial arts into accessible classes for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Brian and his staff of experts will lead classes at the boardwalk each Sunday at 3pm. Activities will include yoga, boxing, kettlebells, KickFit and a weightless workout.

Brielle Cycelry will also lead a bicycle ride on February 28 and famed local restaurateur and running enthusiast Tim McLoone will lead a 5K run/jog on March 15.

The Challenge’s fitness and nutrition events will be hosted in space located at the 4th Avenue Pavilion on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The activities are free for community members. Participants must be 18 years of age and register for the Challenge in order to participate. Registration is conducted onsite prior to all fitness and nutrition classes.

All registered participants in the Challenge are eligible to receive prizes based on their attendance each week. Prizes include special event tickets, rounds of miniature golf, waterpark admittance and Asbury Park merchandise.

Participants can also earn points by eating health-menu options at boardwalk eateries on Sundays. These healthy and nutritious meals will be offered by McLoone’s Asbury Grille, Langosta Lounge, Snack Attack, Biggie’s Clam Bar and Stella Marina.

Below is a full schedule of classes:
Date, Education at 2 pm, Exercise at 3 pm
Feb. 21, Nutrition 101, Boxing with Terry Fisher
Feb. 28, Kitchen Ambush, Brielle Cycelry Bike Ride (Bring your bike)
Mar. 7, Label Lingo, Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman
Mar. 14, Keep the Weight Off, Run/Jog with Tim McLoone
Mar. 21, Supermarket Smarts, Boxing with Terry Fisher
Mar. 28, Let’s Cook, Weightless Workout with Brian Wright
Apr. 4, Nutrition 101, Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman
Apr. 11, Kitchen Ambush, Yoga with Phil Milagarese
Apr. 18, Label Lingo, KickFit with Brian Wright
Apr. 25, Keep the Weight Off, Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman
May 2, Supermarket Smarts, KickFit with Brian Wright
May 9, Let’s Cook, Fitness Walk with Mom
May 15 — Boardwalk Body Fair — A day long event shining a spotlight on the latest and greatest health, wellness and art for the body

For more information about the Challenge, visit www.facebook.com/apchallenge.

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Event Details:
Event Name: AP Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge
Event Venue: Fourth Avenue Pavilion
Event Street Address: Fourth & Ocean Avenue
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m.
Event Admission: No Admission charge
Event Phone: 732-995-1638
Event Website: http://www.facebook.com/apchallenge