CM: Colts Neck • Holmdel • Lincroft - January 2020

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C ON T E N T S A Snapshot of What’s Inside CM’s New Year Issue

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF C A R O LY N B U R T N I C K CREATIVE DIRECTOR L O R I D O N N E L LY

COVER STORY Kim Guadagno Fulfilling a Passion to Make a Difference

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS E R I C A PA R K E R OLIVIA M A Z ANEC A LY S S A S I R I C O MARKETING & FEATURE DIRECTORS L I L I A N N PA R A S C AT H Y PA D I L L A CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SUSAN MURPHY SHANNA POLIGNONE HOPE DANIEL S DONNA BERIONT PHOTOGRAPHY C A R M E L A C A R A C A P PA TOM Z AP CIC MELISSA AMORELLI SOCIAL MEDIA + DIGITAL CONSULTANT M AT T A N D E R S O N

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Do you know people who are extraordinary and live in our community? Tell us about them; we would love to spotlight them in future editions of CM! You can do this by emailing: info@communitymagazinenj.com

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We know you love your fur-babies, ours are family too! What better way to celebrate all they mean to us than to honor them with a special contest! To enter, all you have to do is submit your favorite photo of your pet to info@communitymagazinenj. com by March 25th and donate $5 (or more) to the Monmouth County SPCA at monmouthcountyspca.org/support/donate (donation is on the honor system - we trust you!)

Winners for each category will be selected by our Pet Celebrity Judging Panel and announced in our May issue just in time for National Pet Month. The Grand Prize Winner will be featured on our May Cover! And there will be fun prizes for the runnerups! We can’t wait to see all your fur-babies!

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As we turn the page on another year, we often use this new beginning as a time of reflection and resolution. I can’t believe CM is going into its tenth print year, time flies! I have been in the local print business for over 25 years, and my greatest professional joy is fostering the spirit of unity we so often find in our towns and neighborhoods through the pages of CM. I feel grateful every day that I get to meet more and more of my Monmouth County neighbors through CM. Speaking of our neighbors, on the cover this month is one of Monmouth County’s more recognizable figures, Kim Guadagno. In 2019, Kim Guadagno took her years of experience in law and politics and focused them on feeding the hungry in her own backyard. As the new Chief Executive Officer of Fulfill, formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, she has a hands-on roll helping to feed more than 136,000 of her neighbors, 50,000 of them children. Kim is the former first Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, a position she held for eight years. Now, her life is more than her former political career. Her new job at Fulfill is FULFILLing to her, because she continues to be a servant of the people.

Check out our interview on page 39.

We want to say thank you to you, our readers and advertisers, because without your support and continued interest we wouldn't exist.

2020 promises to be a year of prosperity and challenges, as all years seem to become, and we begin with the anticipation of hope and renewal. We wish you and your families the very best personally, and unbridled success professionally, and a happy New Year!

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Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee Brings A Country Christmas to Schoolhouse

BY SUSA N MURPH Y

Left to right: Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee members gathered at the Montrose School include Tara Torchia Buss, Joanna Connelly, Jessica Tobia, Freeholder and Chair Lillian Burry, Connie Wilson, Monmouth County Historical Commissioner Muriel Smith, Colts Neck Township Liaison Frank Rizzuto, Susan Baker and Patty Eastman

Left to right: Colts Neck Committeeman Michael Viola, Colts Neck Committeewoman Sue Fitzpatrick, Colts Neck Committeeman JP Bartolomeo, Freeholder and Historical Preservation Committee Chair Lillian Burry, Santa Claus, and Colts Neck Committeeman Frank Rizzuto

Historic Montrose one-room schoolhouse was the site for a 1800s Country Christmas last month, which was sponsored by the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee. Close to 200 people attended the free, traditional holiday gathering at the school located at the corner of Montrose Road and Cedar Drive.

and a special cake was served in memory of Colts Neck resident Garrett Thompson who passed away in November, just weeks before reaching his 100th birthday, which would have been in December.

The tree and wreaths, which were provided by The Fir Farm in Colts Neck, were decorated with wood ornaments appropriate to the time the schoolhouse was built and utilized. The Mike Wells Trio provided music throughout the afternoon. Santa Claus made an appearance and brought many happy smiles to the young children who were present. Parents who brought cameras or used cell phones were able to take photos of their children with Santa.

Committee Chairperson Lillian Burry, a Monmouth County Freeholder and former Colts Neck Mayor read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” as the children attentively listened to her tell the magical story. It was one of the highlights of the afternoon. Refreshments were available to enjoy

Colts Neck Historical Preservation committee member Janine Strafaci with her children, Camryn & Colin.

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“Our Christmas open house last year was so popular, many have asked us to repeat it,” said Freeholder Burry. “Everyone on the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee enjoys preparing and opening Montrose School for special events that highlight our township’s unique role in American history and help keep our local history alive for future generations. We invite everyone to share in the warmth and historic significance of Montrose School during this community celebration.”

Freeholder Burry negotiated the purchase of the school, the only publicly-owned one-room schoolhouse in Colts Neck, for $1 from the township’s former Historical Society over a decade ago. The committee raises funds to continue to upgrade and maintain the school.

The afternoon ended with the community singing “Wishing you a Merry Christmas.”

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Left to right: Girl Scouts Hannah Siegel and Elle Neihaus hold up a finished blanket that will be given to seniors.

Left to right: Season Yan and Kaitlyn Ng show another cozy blanket which they made at Village School with the help of their Scout Leader Marianne Cucolo.

Left to right: Valentina Cucolo and Holly Coughlan show a different style soft cozy blanket they made for the seniors.

Holmdel Girl Scout Troop 671 Brings Joy to Seniors

BY SUSAN MURPHY This year, Holmdel Girl Scout Troop 671 is focused on community service. Their first mission was a project that involved making cozy blankets for the seniors at Bayshore Health Care Center in Holmdel.

“We used money from our cookie sales from last year which we had saved for just such an occasion. I purchased a soft flannel material in various colors to make throws that were a yard by a yard and a half,” explained Troop Leader Marianne Cucolo. “The girls then cut out a 5x5 inch square at each corner, cut a thin fringe along each side and knotted the fringes.

The project took two meetings to complete. The girls were so excited and they took home scraps of material to sew blankets and various other things for themselves.”

In November, the girls headed over to Bayshore Health Care Center to present their throws to the seniors. They handed out 20 throws and visited with the residents. Unfortunately, they ran out of throws, but the staff was able to give the troop a list of the residents who had not received a blanket.

In December, the girls returned to the facility with an additional 10 throws and made the visit into a holiday celebration. They sang holiday songs and handed out 40 goody bags with holiday candy. The girls served doughnuts and hot chocolate to the seniors which was generously donated by Dunkin Donuts, located in the Hazlet ShopRite.

The members of the troop are Valentina Cucolo; Isabella Pego; Elizabeth Rakowoski; Kiana Fernando; Molly Joyce; Holly Coughlan; Season Yan; Hannah Siegel; Elle Niehaus; and Ella Erakin.

Colts Neck Seniors Traveled “Over the Hills” to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse The Colts Neck Seniors were filled with Christmas spirit in December as they ventured to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a humorous play called The Three Scrooges. The Seniors enjoyed plenty of laughs, talented

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dancers, and “old fashioned” Christmas songs. All Colts Neck residents, age 55 and over, are welcome to join this active group, call President Jack Coppola at 732.933.0720.

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Are You a MATCH? S TORY LILIA NN PA R A S “All youth achieve their full potential” is the simply stated, but deeply powerful Vision Statement of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern NJ (BBBSCNNJ).Take a moment to recall a special teacher, relative, or neighbor in your life who showed you a new perspective or guided you away from a bad decision and you will understand the importance of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteers are not surrogate parents. Their roles are to provide quality one-on-one time, to become a person to count on, confide in, and to share some fun.

Big Brother Bryan Keelan and Little Brother Jaiden Tyler

January is National Mentoring Month and throughout Monmouth County and the country, children in need of positive adult interaction and role models are being matched with their Big Brothers or Big Sisters. BBBSCNNJ began in Monmouth County in 1976, when Curtis Colby mentored a young boy through the CPC agency. He recognized the positive impact of their interactions and teamed up with the Monmouth Division of Social Services to establish a local BBBS. The program took off and just last month, BBBSCNNJ expanded to seven additional counties.

BBBS facilitates the matches and provides the mentors with guidance, support, activities, ideas, and feedback. This formula works and consequently, there are so many success stories. Bryan and Jaiden were matched in August and Jaiden’s mother told her case manager that enrolling Jaiden in BBBS was “the best decision I’ve ever made for my son.” She is so happy Jaiden has a positive role model. Jaiden and Bryan are happy too, and have already formed a solid friendship. Besides a lot of traditional fun activities such as trips to a pinball arcade, bowling, a BBBSCNNJ baking event and Holiday Party, they also went to the Asbury Park Public Library to sign up for library cards and check out books. Now, Jaiden looks forward to working on his homework there after school. Jaiden also checked out Bryan’s architect firm and learned about Bryan’s career. Jaiden describes Bryan as “really bright and a really nice person” and they both expressed their excitement for their next activity together.

Big Sister Elyse and Little Sister Karla

Jonathan was 9-years-old when he met his Big Brother John in February, describing him as “fun, kind, and nice.” John noted that Jonathan is “super excited” when he arrives for their outings. Planning is part of the fun and they are looking forward to a much talked about bike ride in Sandy Hook. In the meantime, they have enjoyed the arcade, jumping around at Sky Zone, bowling, cooling off at the spray ground in Asbury Park, swimming in the ocean, and playing mini golf.

Girls get in on the fun, too. Elyse and Karla were matched in March and are having a blast together! Initially, Karla was very quiet until Elyse found a common interest in music which helped kick off their friendship. Their bond has continued to grow as they share in activities including bowling, playing with cats at Catsbury Park Café, visiting Popcorn Park Zoo, and making frequent visits to their favorite place, Playa Bowls. Recently, local skate parks have been a hit. Elyse has seen an improvement in Karla’s self-esteem and confidence with every visit. Karla’s mother also notices Karla is happier, more focused in school, and has improved relationships with her family.

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Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $440,000 in Annual Grants Since its inception in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast has awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants to 10 Monmouth County nonprofits for specific projects to assist with their overall mission.

The four most recent recipients of $110,000 each are: Asbury Park Music Foundation, Clean Ocean Action, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Monmouth County, and St. Mark’s Center for Community Renewal. Impact’s mission is to award transformational grants to local nonprofit organizations while empowering women to improve lives through philanthropy. The all-female organization had 440 members in 2019.

Three generous community partners, Ocean First Foundation, Grunin Holdings & Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, and Stillwell-Hansen Inc., joined forces to provide a grant of $12,500 to the 2019 runner-up, Social Community Activities Network (SCAN), in recognition of the tremendous work they are doing to enhance the quality of life for 50+ adults in Monmouth County.

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Asbury Park Music Foundation

Mission: to provide music education programs for under-served youth and also run live music events to unite our diverse community, improve the economic well-being of residents, and preserve Asbury Park’s legacy as a destination where music lives and music gives.

Project: Music Business & Technology Youth Program.

This program engages low-income youth with a life-changing experience that leverages their passion for music into an education in technology and business. Creative, project-based learning will build skills in audio technology, video production and record label media promotion, while establishing self-esteem and talents aligned with music industry jobs. Creating a network of musicians and non-musicians will help shape the lives of students and give them a role in the music culture of our community.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates Mission: to be a strong voice for the foster children of Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes due to extreme parental abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. CASA recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to be advocates and champions for each child. CASA volunteers work to ensure that needed services and assistance are provided to help move each child toward a safe and permanent home.

Project: CASA seeks to expand services to reach additional atrisk youth by implementing the newly created CASA of Monmouth County growth plan. The plan will provide for at least 55 never before served foster children to be assigned to Monmouth County CASA Advocates each year over the next five years, until eventually all of the 553 children in Monmouth County’s foster care system have been assigned a much-needed CASA volunteer. What this means is that the grant from Impact 100 will ensure that at least 110 never before served children in care will have been assigned a CASA advocate by the end of the grant period in 2021.

where anyone can volunteer to serve the community using their own individual skills and gifts.

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Clean Ocean Action (COA) Mission: to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters of the NJ/NY coast and includes 115 organizations, hundreds of businesses, and thousands of citizens who are united to protect nature’s most important resource: the ocean. COA’s unique coalition is a proven successful model which unifies groups to stop threats and reduce pollution to the waterways and ocean. The professional staff includes a PhD and an attorney, and the small yet mighty team applies research, education, and citizen action with fact-based campaigns to implement environmentally-sound solutions to waterway pollution.

Project: Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL) Youth spend too much social time with technology and not enough socializing with peers in thoughtful and productive activities or dialogue. They spend little time outdoors learning and marveling at its wonders. In fact, now the environment itself is a source of anxiety due to climate change, plastics, chemical pollution, and predicted mass extinction of wildlife. In response, COA seeks to turn its new office into a center of environmental stewardship for underserved communities where, through a strategic and well-defined program, high school students will be empowered to become mindful and resourceful leaders: Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL) is based on COA’s years of successful student-focused program experience.

Project: Kitchen Expansion and Modernization.

CCR operates a USDA approved “soup” kitchen and extensive food pantry. This project will expand and modernize the existing antiquated and undersized kitchen to better serve guests and to provide additional opportunities for volunteers. Upon completion, CCR will have the facilities to also provide a variety of nutrition education opportunities for the community. Plans include providing guests and outside organizations with facilities for classes, demonstrations, experiences in the culinary arts, as well as allowing more volunteers in the kitchen during preparation and service.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast is asking all its members to answer the call to renew their membership for 2020. With your help, the organization can reach 500 members so it can collectively “Fund All Five” focus areas in 2020! Let your legacy thrive with Impact 100! To renew your membership OR to become a member, visit Impact100JerseyCoast.org today.

(1) Members of the 2019 Class of Impact 100 Jersey Coast at the Annual Meeting where they awarded $440,000 in annual grants.

(2) From left: Jim Lenskold and Jon Leidersoff of Asbury Park Music Foundation (3) From left: Cynthia Van Brunt and Lauren Waldman of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Monmouth County (CASA) (4) From left: Cindy Zipf and Mary-Beth Thompson of Clean Ocean Action (5) From left: Roseanne Picciotti and The Reverend Rosemary Broderick of Saint Mark’s Center for Community Renewal.

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DI VORCE TA LK

BY PET ER C . PA R A S , ESQ.

Parenting Time Parenting time is the term that replaced visitation in family law parlance. It was a product of a universal conclusion that parents don’t visit their children – they parent them – and that the term visitation was actually insulting. New Jersey law encourages the children to have a relationship with both parents. It is commonly thought that a strong relationship with both parents is best for the children in nearly all cases.

Parenting time is usually comprised of several components. Regular, ongoing parenting time, school, secular and religious holidays, school breaks and summer vacations are the typical categories that must be addressed. Most often one parent is designated the primary residential custodian or Parent of Primary Residence (PPR). The other parent is generally delineated the secondary custodial parent or Parent of Alternate Residence (PAR).

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In a typical case, regular ongoing parenting time may consist of alternate weekends from Friday evening or Saturday morning until Sunday evening with, perhaps, a weeknight evening for dinner or even an overnight during the week. The specifics vary with the ages of the children, the proximity of the parents, work requirements and many other factors.

Holidays are frequently alternated.

Relevant holidays are typically listed so everyone is more certain about the holidays to be alternated. School holidays, secular holidays and religious holidays are often included on the list. Creativity is sometimes needed to accommodate the parents’ different religious holidays, family traditions, work schedules or holiday travel requirements.

Involved parents often share or alternate winter and spring school breaks.

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Summer vacations are usually addressed. Barring good reasons to the contrary, each parent typically receives several weeks of vacation time with the children. Sometimes they are consecutive weeks. Sometimes they are non-consecutive weeks. Travel plans are shared with the other parent so he/she will know where the children are. Periodic telephone communication is often arranged.

Travel abroad, passports and other related issues often present unique issues that can also be covered in the parenting time plan. As with most other issues in a divorce, parenting time issues can and should be tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each family unit in conjunction with the advice of independent counsel.

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Oak Hill Academy Three-peats as Best Delegation at Model United Nations Conference Oak Hill Academy (OHA) took a group of twenty students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to Christian Brothers Academy to participate in its annual Model United Nations Conference. OHA delegates were able to secure individual awards. CBA named OHA the Best Large Delegation award for the third straight year.

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The team of students worked diligently to research their countries and positions in order to be prepared for the event. The Model UN students were moderated by OHA teacher, Lynn Matson, and Linda Vacca assisted her with the students. Rounding out the Oak Hill delegates were: Luke DeAngelis (Holmdel, 8th grade), Leanna Salame (Morganville, 8th grade), Victoria O’Leary (Colts Neck, 8th grade), Alexa Parchment (Farmingdale, 8th grade), Chrisitan Rutty (Rumson, 8th grade), Ethan Fianko (Freehold, 7th grade), Sohah Kulkarni (North Brunswick, 7th grade), Andrew Lin (Farmingdale, 7th grade), Jack Mayer (Atlantic Highlands, 7th grade), Nick Giannatasio (Middletown, 7th grade), Jake Picariello (Red Bank, 6th grade), Allison Lin (Farmingdale, 6th grade), Corbin Marchese (Colts Neck, 6th grade), Vincent Li (Lincroft, 6th grade), and Daniel Josovitz (Toms River, 6th grade).

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The Decade in Review and Soundtrack

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After what I think we would all agree was an interesting 2019, we close out the decade and bring our lives into focus – a literal and figurative 20/20. A decade of technology, division, distraction, LOLs and likes. Consider just a few amazing milestone events from the 2010s: We elected our first African American president, and the political pendulum swings when Donald Trump, the billionaire celebrity, wins the presidency. Unemployment fell to a historic 3.5%. Britain decides to leave the European Union. Facebook became more valuable than General Electric, AT&T and Citigroup combined. The U.S. became the world’s No. 1 energy producer. Same-sex marriage became the law of the land. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Big tech became even bigger, and China keeps growing —both cases prompting a backlash and regulation. The economy grew, slowly but steadily, and the financial crisis that set the table for the decade left an imprint on our politics, as well as our society, and our lives will never be the same.

We thought tech would bring us closer together.

Instead it has scrambled our minds, our politics, and our relationships. What changed in the 2010s was not so much the arrival of new technology, as the rapid evolution of a business model, the monetization of “attention”; everyone FINALLY realized that the customer (and their data) IS the PRODUCT. Monster tech firms grab details about us – how and where we shop, what interests, entertains and ails us. This wasn’t a recent invention; this has been building from what they called “yellow journalism” in the 1800’s, which used sensationalist stories and cheap cover pieces to build big audiences that advertisers would pay to reach. But ubiquitous highspeed mobile internet has sent the “attention” economy into hyper drive. It plunges us into an online world structured to prioritize not the truth, or what matters most, but whatever is most compelling, and will grab our everdecreasing attention span, like Alice chasing the white vermin down the proverbial rabbit hole. Meanwhile, the centrifugal force of social media pushes every opinion into an extreme that fuels indignation at the opposition (those with opinions that differ from our own).

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Since it’s as easy as a Google search to find evidence contradicting any position, the futile seesaw never comes to rest, which of course is exactly how Facebook, Twitter and the media like it. We shouldn’t make the error of concluding that there is nothing we can do as individuals. Among other things, the 2010s were the decade in which we began to realize we would actually have to think about the internet’s role in our lives – to figure out which platforms we would quit, which apps we would delete, and which devices we would prohibit from our lives. This is not in a nostalgic effort to return to the past, but a dawning intuition that the next decade (and our family and safety) depend on it.

Pretend for a moment that the internet and smartphones didn’t exist (for the grey haired among us, myself included, it wasn’t that long ago), and all we had was MUSIC; just songs that make up our life’s SOUNDTRACK. I happen to believe that everyone’s life has a soundtrack like every movie has.

These songs are placeholders in your life that remind you of where you came from and what you felt. Stevie Wonder had a hit album, “Songs in The Key of Life” – NOW I get it! This New Year, go back as far as your mind can take you, think of the songs that mark your life, and reminisce a little (make a list).

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I hope this year and the decades to come are filled with those special moments, and we’re able to slow down the world just enough to STOP and appreciate them and add another song to our soundtrack.

I wish you and your family a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR and a HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS 2020! And may your soundtrack be filled with songs of a life well lived.

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Two River Theater Continues Season with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night FEATURING

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Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, will kick off the new year with Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, directed by Sara Holdren with original songs composed by the band/theater collective The Lobbyists.

After a shipwreck leaves fraternal twins Viola and Sebastian separated on the shores of Illyria, each thinking the other lost, Viola disguises herself as a man and joins the court of the Duke Orsino. Orsino, loves the fair Olivia.

Olivia loves the handsome Cesario. Cesario, however, is actually Viola—in disguise, and in love with Orsino. This tempestuous love triangle is further complicated by a motley crew that includes Olivia’s drunken uncle, pompous steward, scheming servant, and witty fool. The result is a sublime comedy and one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated plays.

Twelfth Night will feature Hannah Rose Caton, making her Two River debut, as Viola and Joey McIntyre, a veteran of Broadway’s Waitress and Wicked and a member of 1980s pop group New Kids on the Block, as Orsino. The full company includes Celeste Ciulla (Maria), Tommy Crawford (Feste), Richard Hollis (Malvolio), Carman Lacivita (Antonio), Kathleen Littlefield (Olivia), Luis Quintero (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Kurt Rhoads (Sir Toby Belch), Rudy Roushdi (Sebastian), Will Turner (Sea Captain), and Tony Aidan Vo (Fabian).

“Twelfth Night is, perhaps, Shakespeare’s most perfect comedy,” says director Sara Holdren. “It is also, paradoxically and gorgeously, his farewell to the purely comic genre— poignant and tinged with music, melancholy, mortality amidst the silliness and joy. Separated twins, mistaken identities, and questions of identity, loneliness, and love propel this gender-bending tale, which asks if it is ever possible truly to know the soul of the loved one, or truly to reveal our own.”

Holdren previously directed Two River’s A Little Shakespeare productions of Macbeth and The Comedy of Errors. She is the Artistic Director of Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford and Artistic Director/cofounder of the theater company Tiltyard. From 2017-2019 she served as the theater critic for New York Magazine and Vulture.com. Her recent credits include The Merchant of Venice at Cleveland Play House with the MFA actors of the Case Western MFA program.

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The creative team includes scenic designer Claire DeLiso, costume designer Fabian Aguilar, lighting designer Caitlin Smith Rapoport, sound designers Kate Marvin and Kathy Ruvuna. The casting is by Binder Casting/Chad Eric Murnane, CSA, the assistant stage manager is Larry Copeland and the production stage manager is Brett Anders.

Performances will begin in Two River’s Rechnitz Theater, located at 21 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, on Saturday, January 11 and continue through Sunday, February 2. The opening night performance is Friday, January 17 at 7:00 pm.

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Colts Neck Lions Gifts $15,000 to Association of the US Army The Colts Neck Lions Club recently held its annual pancake breakfast and raised funds towards the Association of the United States Army (Monmouth Chapter) to provide a sight or hearing-impaired soldier in Monmouth County with a service dog. The Club is thankful to all those who attended the pancake breakfast, as they were able to gift the Association of the US Army a check for $15,000.

Giving back to the community has been a main staple for the Colts Neck Lions. They continue to visit schools and provide eye screening for students, and are anticipating the grand opening of the Lions Sensory Den playground at Dorbrook Park in the spring.

Members of the Colts Neck Lions Club at its annual pancake breakfast in the fall.

The Colts Neck Lions Club was formed in 1969 and has been serving the Colts Neck Community ever since. Lions volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need, wherever they are. Please join in for its next meeting on January 13 at 7:00 pm at Huddy’s Inn. For more information, visit coltsnecklionsclub.us.

Bringing Holiday Cheer to Children with Cancer

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In mid-December, The Frances Foundation For Kids Fighting Cancer held its annual Children’s Holiday Party at Vonage in Holmdel. The Holiday Party Committee, chaired by Frances Foundation Trustee Melissa Heugle, created a festive and joyful celebration for nearly 400 guests and volunteers that included food and beverages, Santa and his helpers, more than 450 gifts, a bear decorating station, face painting, music and dancing, and various other characters and activities. In attendance were pediatric cancer families as well as staff from Jersey Shore Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital.

“My kids had a blast dancing and making ornaments!” said Tina Mix, the mother of a Frances Foundation Warrior named Jack.

“They loved all the photos and the cookie decorating. They can’t stop talking about how much fun they had! They loved the picture with Santa and they were thrilled when they found out they each got to choose a gift. And then another gift. They are so happy and I am so grateful for your generosity and kindness.

There was more to see and do at every turn today, it was so much more than we ever imagined and we can’t thank you enough for including us. We are so thankful for the generous gifts and fantastic time we had together today.”

FF Jr. Trustee Donovan Marra, Party Chair Trustee Melissa Heugle, FF Trustee Keia Rubman, FF Jr. Trustee Jessi Rubman, and FF Trustee Patti Tucker

The Frances Foundation is not-for-profit focused on, and devoted to, bringing smiles to kids fighting cancer. For more information, please visit francesfoundation.net.

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As the new Chief Executive Officer of Fulfill, servant.”

Thurs, Fri: 10am - 9pm formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Although her time in the political arena may have been her Saturday: 10am - 6pm roll helping to feed more than 136,000 of she has a hands-on her neighbors, 50,000 of them children. Most recognize Kim as the former first Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, a position she held for eight years. Now, her life is more than her former political career. Her new job at Fulfill is FULFILLing to her, because she continues to be a servant of the people.

most public role, it is not what she feels defines her. She is a woman who adores her family and has a passion to make a difference in her community. Here is our interview with Kim Guadagno.

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CM: It has been two years since your term as Lt. Governor ended. What have you been doing?

Kim Guadagno (KG): Before I was in politics, I was a lawyer for 25 years. In 2018, I had the opportunity to return to law and I joined Connell Foley, a fabulous law firm of about 150 lawyers. I am a partner there and work in commercial litigation and criminal law. The second part is my work with Fulfill, formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Early in 2019, I said yes to the position of CEO of Fulfill. This is where I am Monday through Friday every week. I still have responsibilities and clients at Connell Foley, but you can find me five days a week, or more, at Fulfill.

CM: Why Fulfill?

KG: Working with Fulfill gave me a way to give back to the community in a way I hadn’t necessarily been able to since leaving office. During my time in office, I was involved in a lot of different programs that touched on food insecurity. One story that always stood out to me was told to me by a woman I met at a pantry. She proudly told me her daughter was serving our country as a U.S. Marine. This mother, despite working two jobs, had to rely on the pantry to feed her family. This woman told me that her worst fear was that her daughter would learn she was shopping at a food pantry and be embarrassed. I saw within Fulfill an opportunity to support fifty employees and 1400 volunteers, and to feed thousands of people every year. I wanted to be a part of the fight to end hunger and give back to my neighbors.

CM: What do you do at Fulfill?

KG: As CEO, I cultivate donors to help support our mission. I look for strategic partnerships to achieve our goals. That means a lot of meetings, attending events, and making a lot of phone calls. I don’t mind asking for money, because it’s going to feed our neighbors… people who are living right where we are, people you pass on the street all the time. It’s hungry children within 5 miles of where you are. It's hard to believe that in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 1 out of 10 people are hungry and 50,000 of those are children. It's easy

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to think that the people we are serving are not working, not trying, but that’s not true. These are people who must make a choice between keeping a roof over their heads and eating. The deeper I get into it, the more concerning it is… that people can’t afford to feed their families.

CM: What is Fulfill?

KG: We are the food bank for 289 pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and feeding programs throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. It is a 40,000 square foot warehouse in Neptune with three stories of food and a smaller warehouse at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River. We have about ten trucks that move one million pounds of food every month. The goal of Fulfill is to shorten the line. We do this not just by providing food, but by offering services, including assistance with preparing taxes, signing up for SNAP, enrolling in health care, and we even have a culinary training program.

CM: One million pounds of food is a lot, where does it all come from?

KG: The Federal Government, the State of New Jersey, some very generous retail

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outlets and donations, but 87% of the operation is funded by private donations. In fact, 96 cents of each dollar goes directly to the people we serve. We were just named one of Charity Navigator’s Top 10 New Jersey-based charities and earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the tenth consecutive year. This distinction means Fulfill, a 501 (c)3 charitable organization, outperformed most charities in America in areas of efficiency, fiscal integrity, and effectiveness.

CM: What at Fulfill has brought you joy or stands out the most?

KG: Every day at Fulfill, even if it is a bad day, it is a good day. Every day there is a story, every day someone walks in and needs help. Every day someone walks in and offers to help. Just the other day someone walked in and said, ‘I don't want anyone to know who I am, but here is twenty-five thousand dollars.’ How do you not cry when someone does that? There are heart-tugging stories. Recently, a woman walked in and said two years ago I volunteered here and now I need your help.

You never know when you could be impacted. And there are fun stories. When

by teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, and cafeteria workers in a variety of ways; some are thin, have cracked lips, race to get food on Monday morning, scoff their meals down, ask for seconds, hoard their food, show behavioral problems, have excessive absences, and have trouble concentrating. Right now, Fulfill has 30 participating schools which serve about 1000 children per week, but could add ten more schools tomorrow if there was more funding.

I wanted to be a part of the fight to end hunger & give back to my neighbors

the power outage happened last summer, the Neptune senior citizens needed to be fed. The phone rang and someone said they were out of power, could we feed 800 people the next day? I said yes, then hung up the phone and turned to the team and said – ‘We can, right?’ And thankfully, we could. As I mentioned, Fulfill has a Culinary Training Program in Toms River, so instead of what they would normally have done, they made dinner for 800 senior citizens. Those are fun fabulous stories.

CM: What are some programs at Fulfill that you are excited about or that you want others to know about?

KG: Our “Packed with Love” Backpack Program is amazing. All too many children go hungry over the weekend when there is no school breakfast or lunch. Fulfill’s “Packed with Love” Backpack Program fills that gap, providing kids with nutritious meals, drinks, and snacks so they don’t have to wait until Monday morning to satisfy their hunger. Fulfill has partnered with area schools to discreetly fill their backpacks with packages of food to take home with them to eat on Saturday and Sunday. Those children are identified

Even in college, kids are still hungry. We bring our mobile food pantry to local colleges, including Brookdale Community College. The pantry visits the campuses two times a month. The first time we arrived at one school, we served fresh fruit and vegetables to 100 kids in 40 minutes.

It’s about going in and being a part of the community. Another great program is our Seafood Gleaning Program. We have partnered with local fishermen and vessels to reduce the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold and give it to people who are food insecure through a process known as gleaning. In fact, it’s a “First in Nation” Volunteer Pilot Program bringing much needed protein to food bank recipients.

CM: What are some ways people can help or get involved?

KG: Everyone can help. Monetary donations are critical as we are 87% donor funded. Every dollar is worth three meals.

To donate or volunteer, go to fulfillnj.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We also ask the public to follow Fulfill on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram and share our posts to help raise awareness about hunger.

CM: Are there any upcoming events at Fulfill?

KG: This month we are beginning a campaign called Shine Light on Hunger. It sounds funny, but someone donated 52,000 of LED light bulbs. We will be distributing them to our neighbors. Think about it, $5.00 a box, two light bulbs.

That’s five dollars that can be spent on another necessity. These little things make a big difference. We want to send the mes-

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ished a tour in South Korea and is now flying the F16 on his way to flying the F35 in Utah. Michael is a Dartmouth graduate where he was on the crew team and is now working in finance in NYC. Anderson is 19, a graduate of Shore Regional High School and currently at a tech school in Bloomfield.

CM: Who are the people you spend the most time with?

KG: Besides my family, I surround myself with strong women friends. As often as we can, we get together and walk the boards.

We start in Asbury and walk as far as we can, turn around and come back. It’s about eight miles. We have been doing this for the past two years, and it’s one of my favorite things to do.

sage that we do more than deliver food to pantries. We try to provide wrap-around services, so people get off the line.

together and enjoy the river, something I wasn’t able to do for ten years. We are making up for lost time.

CM: Of all the positions you have held throughout your career, which is your favorite?

KG: I’ve had a lot of cool jobs in my life.

The Sheriff of Monmouth County; running a 650-person law enforcement agency, the jail, 911 communications, the officers who protect the judges and serve warrants.

That was a pretty cool job, especially being the first woman doing it. I was the first Lt. Governor ever, man or woman; that was pretty cool, too. But Fulfill… this is completely satisfying. It's been fabulous.

CM: What made you decide to call Monmouth County your home?

KG: I met my husband Mike in Brooklyn, but he was Monmouth County born and raised. I was born in Iowa but moved around a lot as a child, so I didn’t get to grow up around a lot of family. When Mike and I decided to start our own family, we wanted to raise our children in his hometown of Monmouth Beach. I wanted my children to grow up in a place where everybody knew them, and they knew everybody. We found that here. I was married here, all three of my children were baptized here. They went to the schools here and now that the kids are out of the house, when they come home, they can just pick up where they left off with their friends.

I love the people of Monmouth County.

I have been in almost every municipality in the state and when I saw how good the people of Monmouth County are to each other, especially after Superstorm Sandy, I knew I would never leave.

CM: Besides work, where else can you be found?

KG: I still have responsibilities and clients at Connell Foley. I can be found there and working with them, but mostly you can find me with my family, making up for lost time. When I was in office, my life was not my own. I was working seven days a week, eighteen-hour days. I didn't realize I was gone until I came home. I was literally gone for a solid eight years. Life was not my own; it was a public fishbowl all the time. Now that we get to spend time together, I can really appreciate my family.

Most nights you can find us sitting on the back porch. We live right in Monmouth Beach, so we are on the water. We just sit

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CM: Tell me about your family.

KG: My husband, Mike, was a judge of the NJ Superior Court, he and I married in 1991. Together, we have three sons, Kevin, Michael, and Anderson. Kevin is 25 and a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He just fin-

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CM: You are seen as a woman who gets things done and makes things happen.

How else would you like people to perceive you?

KG: Happy, cheerful, hopeful, and ready for a laugh…not always in that order and it doesn’t always work out that way. That’s a question I’ve never had someone ask me.

CM: Do you have any words of wisdom, something you would like to leave our readers with?

KG: Take risks and do what you love to do.

I spent a life of taking risks and created a great life by doing so. I would ask myself before making a decision, ‘would I regret it if I didn’t do it?’ If the answer was yes, I did it. I’d also say, never write in pencil. I never would have thought or would have done all that I have done. If you had told me the path I would travel, I never would have believed you. I am grateful for those who took me along with them. To steal a line from Anna Quindlen “reach as you rise”. It was done for me, and I make it a point to do it for others. As I move forward, I take someone along with me.

CM: What is next for you?

KG: My husband and I plan on traveling and enjoying our home. I want to practice a little more law. Ultimately, I want to put myself out of business. I have an obligation to try and end hunger, by doing so I will be out of a job; that is my plan.

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In a partnership with Students Change Hunger, a federation of New Jersey food banks including Fulfill, Ranney competed with other New Jersey schools to collect as much food as possible for Lunch Break and Fulfill.

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732.252.8908 The Country Day School of Colts Neck gives back to the local community and beyond. Following a successful food drive in November that yielded 595 pounds of food to donate to Fulfill, (formerly The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), The Country Day School gave again in December. Families and staff donated unwrapped gifts for more than 20 families, with participation in the YMCA's Adopt a Family Program and The Country Day School's Winterfest Celebration benefitted Saint Jude Children's Hospital. The Country Day School families showed their support with nearly 200 guests at the Conover Road Firehouse Banquet Center.

Owner of The Country Day School, Lori Ellis commented, "We are so grateful to our families and staff for helping us teach our students the importance of helping those in need, through both our recent food drive and this evening's Winterfest Celebration."

The evening included dance entertainment by Colts Neck Dance and Performing Arts Academy and Miss Melissa's Aardvarks, featuring Ms. Bri and Mr. Rob. There was a special guest appearance by Santa Claus himself, while children and their families enjoyed making Christmas ornaments and decorating holiday cookies. Families also enjoyed make your own sundaes and delicious homemade cookies.

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Who I am: President and CEO of Sawtooth Group, a Rumson resident for 20 years, and Mom to daughter, Sydney, who is 25-yearsold and currently working at a PR agency and living in Manhattan. I also have two fur children, Carter and Gracie.

What I do: Sawtooth Group was founded more than 25 years ago, but I bought the company and became the sole owner three years ago. I started out as a copywriter in 1996 and grew up the ranks to become Creative Director, and now CEO. What my business is in one sentence: Sawtooth is about helping brands (big and small) find smart, relevant ways to get and stay connected to their consumers by telling their stories in a compelling way through all kinds of marketing communications including digital, social, and traditional media.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: We practice what we preach. We truly believe in all of the brands we work with, as we are their target consumers, so we fully immerse ourselves into each and every brand we work with.

The most rewarding part of my career: We recently moved into the highly anticipated Anderson Building in Red Bank and it

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truly is a testament to my vision for the company. From the outdoor working place, to the full state-of-the-art studio kitchen, to the fitness studio, the new office brings our core beliefs to life. We are not only committed to health and wellness and food and fitness from a brand perspective, but we’ve created a space where we can live our mission.

The most challenging part of what I do: Even as the industry evolves, I think the challenge has always been the same - helping brands and companies understand the value of defining their vision and sticking to it. More than ever people want to know what a brand stands for and they want them to be consistent. It’s like any relationship, we want to fall in love and also know what to expect.

Best life tip to share: There really are so many, but the most important one for me is to be in gratitude every day. When I think about how lucky I’ve been and how many great people I have in my life, it’s easy to see the positives. And do some physical activity every morning. It gets all of my stress out and energizes my day.

My favorite quotes: I have so many quotes that keep me going. “F*ck the tyranny of how” is probably my favorite. It encourages me to decide what I think Sawtooth needs and then figure out how to do it. Getting caught up in the “how” is a sure way to talk yourself out of doing great things. If you want a more PC quote, another one I love is “It’s not supposed to be easy, it’s supposed to be worth it”. Both of those (along with others) live on the walls of our office as a constant reminder to keep pushing.

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People who have influenced me most: I have been fortunate to have many great mentors, my dad, my first creative director, so many writers and influencers whose words are always in my head, but the most important influential person in my life is my daughter, Sydney. From the moment she was born I wanted to do better and create a life that inspired her, because she inspires me every single day.

Awards I have won: I have won numerous national creative awards including Clios and Addys, as well as regional accolades from the Jersey Awards and was named a 2019 Top Women in Business by NJBiz. Where I give back: I am heavily involved with Lunch Break, a non-profit organization in Red Bank. I was a board member for seven years, and now serve on the advisory board. While volunteering at Lunch Break, I noticed that there were many mentoring programs for boys and men, but nothing for women. I worked with Lunch Break to start the Women’s Mentoring Program, which has given so many women the space and support they need. I also am committed to getting Sawtooth involved in the community. So we all volunteer at Lunch Break and many of us have started to get involved with JBJ Soul Kitchen as well.

What I do outside of work: As a huge wellness advocate, I am a devotee of Peloton.

When I’m not on my bike or tread, I’m out walking my dogs or at the beach. I also really love cooking. I don’t do much of it during the week, but I do a lot of it on the weekends.

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THE COLTS NECK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND announced

its 18th season winter concert series, featuring a work by New Jersey composer William Vollinger.

The concerts will be presented on January 30 at Colts Neck High School at 7:30 pm (snow date February 6), and February 2 at 2:00 pm at the Monmouth County Library-Headquarters in Manalapan.

William Vollinger’s music explores new ways to combine words and music, both spoken and sung, to sympathetically describe

Also on the programs are modern classical works including: Andrew Yozviak’s Rejouissance, Darius Milaud’s Suite Francaise, Jack Stamp’s Gavorkna Fanfare, and Vaclav Nelhybel’s Festivo. Listeners will enjoy two very different styles of religious tunes: Pavel Tchesnokov’s Salvation is Created and the beloved gospel song Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ British march, Sea Songs, will leave listeners with at least one of its catchy tunes in their minds after the performance's end.

Carnaval in Sao Paolo by James Barnes and New York: 1927 by Warren Barker will add energy and excitement to the concerts.

Franklesdream, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that accepts donations and helps provide financial support to the band. To learn more about the Colts Neck Community Band, visit coltsneckband.org and like the band on Facebook. Admission to all concerts is free; donations are welcomed and are always appreciated.

FREEHOLDER BURRY PRESENTED WITH “GOOD SCOUT ” AWARD RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

FREEHOLDER LILLIAN G. BURRY was recently recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with a “Good Scout” Award for her leadership and commitment to service at the 20th Annual Good Scouts of Western Monmouth Reception.

“I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America with the Good Scout Award for my leadership in our community,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “The Boy Scouts of America should be commended for preparing these young people to be upstanding citizens and our future leaders.”

The “Good Scout” Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the ideals of the BSA and demonstrate commitment in their daily lives as outlined in the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law. Recipients are chosen for outstanding contributions to scouting and/or service and leadership to their community.

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Freeholder Lillian G. Burry was recognized by the Monmouth Council BSA with a “Good Scout” Award for her leadership and commitment to service at the 20th Annual Good Scouts of Western Monmouth Reception. She stands with other “Good Scout” Award recipients (left to right) Christopher Mosley, President and CEO of Complete Security Inc.; Thomas Ritchie, Owner of Thomas E. Ritchie Landscaping; Kurt Kalafsky, Principal and CTO of The Aztec Group; Lillian G. Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder; Brian Valentino, CEO of WMUA and Sam Landy, President and CEO of UMH Properties

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SAINT LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL SERVES THE COMMUNITY ALL STUDENTS of Saint Leo the Great School participated in

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Saint Leo the Great second graders holding Thanksgiving meal donations that were collected for Catholic Charities of Monmouth County – from left - Gavin Davidson, Keyport; Katherine Britton, Red Bank; Robert Morreale, Colts Neck; Morgan Malone, Middletown; Kennedy Crowther, Lincroft; and Samuel Centurion, Colts Neck.

NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB PLAN UPCOMING MEETINGS Newcomers and Neighbors Club President Dee Mollrma (standing) with (seated, left to right) Joyce Allison, Judy Kovtun and Christie Streinhsuser at the annual holiday luncheon.

IN DECEMBER, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a holiday luncheon at Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands.

Members and guests enjoyed a delicious five-course-meal and time with friends.

The Club will host a meeting on January 9 at 9:30 am at Conover Road Firehouse #2 in Colts Neck. Guests are welcome to come and enjoy a social hour with refreshments, a business meeting, and a demonstration on decorative napkin folding. On February 13, the Club will hold the annual Valentine Game Day Party at 9:30 am at the Firehouse.

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HOLMDEL FC 2011 GIRLS NJX BREAKERS WIN EDP FALL CLASSIC HOLMDEL FC/NJX does it again. The Girls 2010 Holmdel FC NJX team, the Breakers, won the EDP Fall Classic tournament in a dramatic come from behind victory. On a cold November weekend, the Girls 2010 NJX Breakers went undefeated with four consecutive wins. In the final game against New York FC Pre-Academy, Holmdel was down 2-0.

With minutes remaining, Holmdel scored three late goals to win the game 3-2 and clinch the EDP Fall Classic. The team’s perseverance has shown all season long as they went undefeated in their Alliance League division with a 5-0-2 record to complete a great fall season.

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Tigger House Foundation Frozen Plunge

January 11th at 1:00 PM Hosted by Tigger House Foundation’s Student Alliance at Edgewater Beach and Cabana Club in Sea Bright, join in to freeze addiction, spread awareness, and save lives.

Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, plunge is at 1:00 pm. For more information about Tigger House, visit tiggerhouse.org

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New Year, New Flavour, Red Bank’s Premier Tasting Event

January 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Enjoy an evening of fantastic flavours at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank from some of Red Bank’s finest restaurants, amazing dessert purveyors, and artisan breweries - all to benefit HABcore, Inc. - Housing the Homeless and the Red Bank Live. The fundraising party will rock to the beat of an amazing DJ while you feast on the best food and spirits Red Bank has to offer. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/2sPcgeR.

For tickets, visit tworivertheater.org Twelfth Night January 11th through February 2nd A Little Shakespeare: Twelfth Night January 21st through February 9th August Wilson’s Radio Golf February 29th through March 22nd

CentraState’s 58th Annual Celebration Ball

YMCA’s Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast

For tickets, visit thebasie.org Artie Lange – January 10th Academy of the Arts presents Seussical Jr. – January 12th Lula Washington Dance Theatre – January 13th A Bronx Tale – January 14th & 15th The Simon & Garfunkel Story – January 23rd The Elvis Birthday Bash – January 24th Little River Band – January 25th Tedeschi Trucks Band – January 28th & 29th Romeo and Juliet – January 31st Air Supply – February 1st Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert – February 7th Sinbad – February 8th

January 17th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is hosting its 31st annual memorial breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will feature keynote speaker Wayne Boatwright, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Hackensack Meridian Health, music, and essay readings. The Y will be collecting winter clothing for families in need. Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for youth (16 & under) and $250 for a table of 10. More info at ymcanj.org/mlk.

Asbury Park Beerfest

January 25th & January 26th Cheers to Beers! Asbury Park Beerfest is the premiere “beer experience” for 2020. Featuring craft beers, ciders, retro beer, classic boardwalk food and tasting glasses all at Convention Hall. Tickets are $44 in advance, and $48 at the door.

More info, visit AsburyParkBeerfest.com or APBoardwalk.com.

6th Annual Chocolate, Wine and More

January 26th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM A perfect time to indulge in chocolate and enchant your palate with wine and chocolates, this event is open to anyone who is looking to make their Sunday afternoon a little sweeter at iPlay America! Tickets include access to sweet samples and shopping opportunities that the whole family can enjoy!

Adult tickets also include four wine samples from a variety of wine options. Tickets at iplayamerica.com.

February 1st from 6:00 to 11:00 PM Join CentraState for A Night in Oz: “There’s No Place Like CentraState” at the South Gate Manor in Freehold as it celebrates and honor our community and medical partners.

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Top Cookie Competition

February 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will be hosting a cookie dessert competition among chefs in Monmouth and Ocean counties at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. The delicious fundraising event will feature local chefs using iconic Girl Scout cookies. For tickets and more info, visit gsfun.org/topcookie.

Deep Cut Orchid Society’s Orchid Show

February 6th through February 9th Dearborn Market is excited to once again be hosting the 23rd Annual Orchid Show. Orchid societies as well as other local and commercial growers will be presenting landscaped exhibits that are sure to delight all who attend. Come join in the warm greenhouse! More info at dearbornmarket.com.

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outside of New York. Ultimately, I left to start my own event planning company, which took off quickly. With many of the events, especially weddings or parties people were having in their homes, I was being asked to help decorate spaces prior to the big day. When the parties were over, they were calling me back to help with other areas in the house and I began getting more and more projects through word of mouth. I decided to dive in completely and learn everything about the business.

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On the commercial and hospitality side I’ve done restaurants, banquet halls, retail stores, offices, and lobbies. In 2016-17, I served as president of the NJ Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: The combination of the interior and event design is one aspect. It brings a slightly different perspective.

The most rewarding part of what I do: The reveal, for sure.

Seeing someone’s reaction to a transformation or completed project is priceless. Also, the relationships and friendships I’ve made.

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Design awards I have won: 19 National and State Awards including: Master Design Award, Chrysalis Award, Professional Remodelers Award, and NJ ASID Design Excellence Awards.

Something you should know about me: In my other life, I am a jazz singer. Though my day job prevents me from doing it as much as I would like to, I’ve had some great opportunities performing in NY, NJ, and even Paris. I’ve performed for heads of state, incredible private functions, and have had my own show at Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair four to five times a year for the last ten years.

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Colts Neck Library Happenings Book Discussion: The House of Broken Angels

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Friends of the Colts Neck Library Meeting January 9th at 7:15 pm (lower level) The Friends of the Colts Neck Library meet the second Thursday of every month (except July, August & December) at 7:15 pm.

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Special Children’s Events (all ages welcome) *Registration required for all programs in-person, by phone, or online at http://bit.ly/1IpyRtb Lego Party | January 8 at 4:00 pm Build something incredible in the New Year. Listen to a LEGO® story and then construct your own creation to match the ones in the books. Can you build it better?

It’s National Pizza Week | January 15 at 4:00 pm Celebrate by listening to some silly pizza stories. We’ll make a pizza craft and have a warm slice of pizza for all! Space is limited; please register.

Read to Our Therapy Dog, Freya | January 22 at 4:00 pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

A Bad Case of Stripes Craft | January 29 at 4:00 pm Listen to David Shannon’s silly classic A Bad Case of the Stripes.

We’ll discuss the story and create our own character experiencing an outrageous case of the stripes using construction paper, glue, and paint.

Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656. All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” Colts Neck Friends of The Library on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest.

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$20,000 Raised to Benefit Veterans’ Families at Gingerbread Ball Local organizations hosted its annual Gingerbread Ball on December 7 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch.

The Keynote Speaker was Monmouth County resident Pete Hegseth of FOX News, Co-Host of Fox & Friends Weekend.

Funds raised benefitted the Fisher House Foundation, which is celebrating and commemorating 29 years of service to our military, veterans and their families.

The Gingerbread Ball was hosted by the Association of United States Army, Monmouth Chapter; Association of Old Crows, Garden State Chapter; Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association, Monmouth Chapter; and New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade.

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $451 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses, and children of fallen and disabled veterans. For more information on the Fisher House Foundation, visit fisherhouse.org.

(L to R) Maj. Peter Hegseth, USAR, Keynote Speaker, Co-host Fox & Friends Weekend; Jade Glab, Miss NJ 2019; Col. Samuel Fuoco, USA Ret, AUSA Monmouth Chapter President; CAPT Brian Gawn, USN, Ret, VP of Community Relations for Fisher House Foundation, Inc.

In celebration of National Cookie Day, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host a cookie dessert competition among chefs in Monmouth and Ocean counties to raise support that will give girls in need access to Girl Scout leadership experiences.

“TopCookie: A Girl Scout Cookie Competition” will take place on February 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Asbury Lanes, a vintage bowling alley and entertainment venue in Asbury Park. The delicious fundraising event will feature desserts created by local chefs using iconic Girl Scout cookies, including Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Samoas, S’mores, Trefoils, Thin Mints, and a new flavor that will be introduced at the start of Girl Scout Cookie season in January.

“Girl Scouts get their first taste of entrepreneurship from the Girl Scout Cookie Program,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “We are pleased to introduce a fun way to highlight this signature program, which has become the largest girl-led business in the world and make it possible to raise funds so more local girls can benefit from Girl Scout activities.”

Guests and judges will sample the desserts and cast their vote for their favorite concoction, while the community will also be invited to weigh-in on their favorite participating restaurant by purchasing votes.

Restaurants vying for the People’s Choice Award and TopCookie title include: McLoone’s Restaurants, multiple locations in Monmouth County and beyond; Nicholas Creamery, Atlantic Highlands and Fair Haven; Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts Training, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor; Ohana Grille, Lavallette; and Talula’s, Asbury Park.

Popular restauranteurs and philanthropists Steve Bidgood, owner of Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and Tim McLoone of McLoone’s Restaurants, will be emcees at the cookie competition. Celebrity judges include: world-renowned Chef David Burke of DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke in Sea Bright; Patty Caneda, owner of the Cuban-fusion restaurant Caneda’s White Rooster in Toms River; Jeremy Grunin, of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Tom Hayes, director of Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas; and Carol Stillwell, chief executive officer of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. Tickets for the benefit are $75 and include tastings of dessert entries, light dinner fare, cash bar and bowling. For event information and tickets, visit gsfun.org/topcookie, call 800.785.2090 or e-mail topcookie@gsfun.org.

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PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER STAFF & BOARD GATHER FOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

BY SUSAN MURPHY STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS of the Parker Family Health Center (PFHC) gathered for an afternoon holiday celebration in December at La Pastaria in Red Bank. The luncheon included good food, short speeches, and surprise giveaways.

Left to right: PFHC Founder Dr. Eugene Cheslock; Development Chair Patricia Micale; and PFHC Board Co-chair Gina Petillo socializing at the luncheon.

The event offered an opportunity for guests to meet Parker’s new Executive Director, Suzanne Dyer, who started at the Center in early December. PFHC has been operating since its inception under the leadership of Founder, past-President, and current board member Dr. Gene Cheslock, along with assistance from many dedicated, professional Board members. Having an executive director position is a first for the Parker Family Health Center. “The time has come for Parker Family to embrace this change, a change that will benefit the Parker Family Health Center and all the people we serve,” Dr. Cheslock announced to the group during the luncheon.

Joining the group for the afternoon was Shirley Parker.

Guests enjoyed chatting, and visiting with her. Shirley is the widow of Dr. James Parker, Jr., who, along with Dr. James Parker, Sr., were inspirational in the founding of the Parker Family Health Center and for whom the Center is named.

Left to right: PFHC Treasurer Charles Harris joins Board members Marta Quinn and Robin Fitzmaurice.

The Parker Family Health Center is currently gearing up for its twentieth anniversary in July. Parker Family Health Center, located on Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit medical facility that provides free medical care for Monmouth County residents without health insurance or the means to pay for such care. A core staff is supported by 150 volunteer doctors, nurses, interpreters and clerks. To date, the Center has logged nearly 160,000 visits. To read more about the Parker Family Health Center visit their website at parkerfamilyhealthcenter.com.

TIGGER HOUSE FOUNDATION IS FREEZING ADDICTION THE TIGGER HOUSE FOUNDATION’S STUDENT ALLIANCE is hosting its Inaugural

& Rumson-Fair Haven. With the Frozen Plunge, the funds that are raised are going to be used to support student alliance initiatives which will have an impact on preventing overdose deaths and promoting recovery.

The Tigger House Student Alliance is educating students about the disease of addiction and the consequences that addiction can have on one’s physical and mental health, family, relationships, and other areas of functioning; and how and why substances are abused. The Alliance is currently in six high-schools around Monmouth County - Red Bank Catholic, Red Bank Regional, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown South, Trinity Hall

To register or donate for the Frozen Plunge, visit give.classy.org/2019FrozenPlunge. You can sign up as an individual or make a team to get started. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and Frozen Plunge will be at 1:00 pm.

Frozen Plunge on January 11 at Edgewater Beach and Cabana Club (1465 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright) to freeze addiction, spread awareness, and save lives.

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