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Our cover story on page 32 is all about the music‌from 50 years ago and today. Rockfest at the Track 2019, a local festival in its twelfth year, is dedicated to the sounds of Woodstock, bringing together some of the best local bands in our area. Rockfest honors the sounds of the late 60s, as well as some new, while supporting HABcore and raising money to house the homeless of Monmouth County. Mark your calendar for October 5th at Monmouth Park Racetrack and buy your tickets today!

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David’s struggle to regain custody of his son, Sean, made national news a decade ago. Because of their ordeal, an important piece of legislature was signed into law five years ago with the help of David’s attorney, Patricia Apy of Paras, Apy & Reiss (Red Bank), and U.S. Congressman Chris Smith.

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YMCA Stronger Together Gala Celebrates Historic Merger Community Volunteers will be Honored at the Annual Event She has also served on the executive, finance, governance, fundraising and gala committees for the YMCA. The gala is the Y’s most significant fundraising event of the year. Leading the gala committee are co-chairs Irene Hall, of Rumson, and Lauren Berke, Manalapan. Hall serves on the Y Board of Directors and is an active member of the YMCA. Berke’s family operates Encon Mechanical & Service in Ocean, a business that has long supported the YMCA of Western Monmouth County.

YMCA Gala Honorees (from left to right): Marti and Bruce Huber, Red Bank; Jennifer Lakefield, Colts Neck; and David Hernandez, Old Bridge.

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The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County will celebrate coming together as the newly united YMCA of Greater Monmouth County and honor influential community leaders at their Stronger Together Gala on September 27 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm at The Addison Park in Aberdeen.

“The Stronger Together Gala will be the highlight of an exciting and historic year for the YMCAs of Monmouth County as we join forces as one Y to strengthen the foundation of our community,” said Laurie Goganzer, president & CEO of The Community YMCA. “We are looking forward to honoring five dedicated volunteers who’ve been instrumental in helping the Y increase its impact.”

The two YMCAs have been transforming lives in Monmouth County for 145 years and officially merged on September 1, to become the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, the second largest YMCA in New Jersey with Goganzer serving as president and CEO. The celebratory gala will recognize volunteer leaders and friends of the Y as follows: • Marti and Bruce Huber, Red Bank, will be presented the Legacy Award for their significant impact on the community throughout the lifetime of their involvement with the Y. Supporters of The Community YMCA since 1993, the Hubers have secured over $1.5 million in support for

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Y scholarships, and were influential in fundraising for the Red Bank YMCA in the 1980s and establishing The Community YMCA Foundation. Bruce Huber served as a board member of The Community YMCA in the 1960s and as a trustee from 2009-2017.

• David Hernandez, Old Bridge, will be presented the Distinguished Citizen Service Award for his outstanding community service. Hernandez is the owner of Old Bridge Funeral Home, incoming president of the Old Bridge, Sayreville & South Amboy Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge.

Proceeds from the gala will support the Y’s financial assistance scholarship program that gives kids, teens and families in need access to affordable childcare, swim lessons, summer camp, therapeutic counseling, college readiness and other life-changing programs.

The benefit will feature music by The Infernos Band, which has performed for President Barack Obama, New Jersey governors and for audiences across New Jersey and around the world. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing, gift auctions and inspiring stories about the Y’s impact.

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• Jennifer Lakefield, Colts Neck, will receive the Visionary Award for her ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and planning for the future of the Y. As chief volunteer officer for The Community YMCA, Lakefield helped guide the successful merger of the two Ys. She learned to swim at the Y and participated in many youth development programs. She has served as a Y board member since 2012 and has been appointed chief volunteer officer of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County.

• Stacey DeAlmeida, Marlboro, will receive the Volunteer of the Year Award for her outstanding service to the Y. DeAlmeida served on the board of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County for six years, and as board chairperson since 2017.

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

Parental Alienation Parental alienation comes in all forms – from the most extreme cases of overt brainwashing, parental abduction and even false allegations of sexual abuse to more subtle forms that might not even be perceptible to the perpetrator. It is, however, in all its forms, child abuse.

Our children are born to two parents.

Under New Jersey law there is a presumption that children are entitled to the love, affection, and guidance of both parents. Of course, if circumstances suggest that that is not in a child’s best interests, court is the forum in which to air those claims. An impartial factfinder – a judge – is empowered by law to make sure that a child’s best interests are protected and has the authority to enter an order best suited to balance the child’s right to know both parents with the child’s need for protection.

All too often a divorcing parent decides that self-help is the best way to insulate the child from the perceived danger the other parent presents. Just as often the motivation is less about protecting the child and more about punishing a spouse

he or she has grown to hate. What about the effect of alienation on the child? Many angry divorcing spouses don’t even think about it, but ultimately it is the child who suffers. For an extreme example of the insidious nature of parental alienation and its effect on the child, read Finding Hope in Chaos on page 43 of this month’s magazine, the story of Sean Goldman’s abduction to Brazil and his father’s five year battle to get him back.

An alienated child can develop insecurities through a false sense of abandonment. An emotional response can be manifested as anger at the perceived abandoning parent. And, often, when the truth comes out and the child realizes that it was the parent he trusted who was the author of the false narrative about the other parent, there is often a backlash against that parent.

Divorcing parents, for the sake of their children, should recognize the importance of the other parent in the child’s life. In the best of all worlds, each should encourage the child’s love and affection for the other parent, no matter now difficult

that may seem. In fact, that is required

by New Jersey Law. In the real world, however, that can be difficult or even impossible. At a minimum, though, divorcing parents should assiduously guard against doing or saying things or behaving in a manner that tells the child the other parent is untrustworthy, unsafe, or dangerous, or that that parent doesn’t love the child. Although alienation is painful to the alienated parent, it is toxic to the child.

A now retired judge used to say that if you tell a child he comes from junk, pretty soon he’ll think he’s junk. Think about it.

There’s a ring of common sense to that.

For your child’s sake, sublimate your animus for your spouse. After all, the spouses are divorcing each other, not their children. Many people are terrible spouses, but, at the same time, are great parents. And some people become better parents after divorce. Don’t mix the apple of your anger at your spouse with the orange of your children’s right to know and love both parents. It’s not fair to them.

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Rumson Boat Race Celebrating 10th Annual Year Race to Feature Five D-1 Collegiate Rowing Teams The Rumson Boat Race, presented by RFH Rowing, will be celebrating its tenth year hosting a collegiate regatta in our area. Five Division-1 collegiate rowing teams will participate this year. Varsity crews from the United State Military Academy, West Point, Drexel University, Rutgers University, the United States Coast Guard Academy, and Villanova University will compete for the Governor’s and Mayor’s Cups.

The sport of rowing on the Navesink River is continuing to grow in popularity every year. From middle school age to masters the river is experiencing sweeping and sculling boats. The Rumson Boat Race brings another dimension to those on the Navesink having collegiate teams here as well. On September 21, collegiate crews will race five across in the approximately 1 ½ mile sprint.

The Rumson Boat Race will begin at 8:00 am following the Mast Color Guard conducting opening ceremonies at about 7:15 am. The collegiate crews launching eight-oared shells from Rumson’s Victory Park at 7:30 am. Crews will warm up on the Fair Haven, south side, and race the 2500-meter course on the Middletown, north side of the Navesink River. In the grand tradition of the Henley Royal Regatta, over 100 athletes and coaches will enjoy the hospitality of local families on the evening of September 20, following the Coaches and Athletes Dinner at Bingham Hall in Rumson. The Rumson Boat Race Reception, adult only event, will be held at 8:00 pm to welcome collegiate coaches of this year’s teams.

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RFH Rowing athletes and the community benefit tremendously from this collegiate regatta being held close to home.

Not only is it a great opportunity to see some of the best collegiate crews from prestigious educational institutions compete against each other on the Navesink River, but Rumson and Fair Haven are virtually turned into a small college town for the weekend, starting with the lamp post signs that welcome the collegiate crews and their boat-filled trailers to the launch site. Don’t be surprised to see several athletes from Army West Point in matching clothing going for a run up River Road on Friday afternoon before the RFH Rowing sponsored dinner at Bingham Hill.

This is the tenth year that Dan Edwards, founder of RFH Rowing and the Rumson Boat Race has been organizing this event and bringing attention to the sport of rowing in our community.

Boat race spectators will congregate at Victory Park for the race festivities. Weather permitting, the race will be live streamed to watch the crews compete as they race along the Navesink River.

The Rumson Boat Race Inc, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, supports the RFH rowing team and promotes the culture of rowing in the Rumson-Fair Haven communities. For more information on RFH Rowing and the Rumson Boat Race, For tickets, visit rfhrowing.org.

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WHAT: This race offers a 5 mile run or a 2.5 mile walk option and was designed by women for women, to raise funds for at-risk disadvantaged children, served by Aslan Youth Ministries. Over 1,000 runners/walkers are expected to attend. Also, runners, walkers and guests are invited to attend the EXPO held inside the Convention Center at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. WHEN: Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup Friday, September 27, 2019 Road Runner Sports, 490 Broad St. Ste 1, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 From 3 PM to 7 PM the day before the race Race Day - Saturday, September 28, 2019 Expo Opens ~ 7:30 am Runner’s Start ~ 9:30 am Walker’s Start ~ 10:00 am Awards Ceremony ~ 11:00 am WHERE: Convention Center at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ WHY: ASLAN is currently in its 44th year of service to urban, atrisk children in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Through mentoring, tutoring, recreation, enrichment and educational programs, ASLAN helps children, ages 5 to adult, overcome their difficult circumstances and become contributing members of society. ASLAN graduates have faced adversity and have established successful careers such as a Navy Captain, several PhDs, engineers, systems analysts, pastors, teachers, nurses and more.

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Fur Ball to Honor Freeholder Director Arnone and Sheriff Golden The Monmouth County SPCA will be hosting its annual Fur Ball – Top Dogs and Leaders of the Pack on Saturday, September 28 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at the Blu Grotto in Oceanport. Guests will enjoy an outdoor cocktail-style evening with dinner stations and open seating. The 2019 honorees are Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone and Sheriff Shaun Golden. These “Top Dog” leaders have given unparalleled support to the MCSPCA and its programs by providing fully funded, shared services for Law Enforcement and state-of-the-art shelter technology, and have proven themselves as leaders of the pack by backing and partnering with The Monmouth County SPCA on animal welfare initiatives. Their support allows the MCSPCA to proudly serve both residents and animals throughout Monmouth County.

Friends of Park System to Host Wine Tasting On September 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, the Friends of the Monmouth County Parks are raising a glass to toast Nature On The Move, a celebration of the Monmouth County Park System. Held at Tatum Park Holland Activity Center, guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, light bites, premium wines, locally distilled spirits, and NJ craft beers. The evening will honor the Colts Neck Lions Club for their contribution of sensory playground equipment to Challenger Place, a universally inclusive playground for children of all abilities located at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck.

Funds raised from the event will contribute to the nearly $60,000 of projects and programs that the Friends of the Parks commits to annually in support of the Monmouth County Park System.

For more information, visit friendsofmonmouthcountyparks.org.

Cost to attend this charity event is $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite (Friends of the Monmouth County Parks Wine Tasting) or by contacting the Friends office at 732.975.9735.

Lunch Break Announces 2019 Fall Gala Honorees Ralph and Margaret Mucerino, The Count Basie Center's Art Education & Outreach Programs, and Christopher D. Maher, Chairman & CEO of OceanFirst Bank will be the honorees at Lunch Break’s Fall Gala on October 11, at the Sheraton Eatontown. The honorees are being recognized for their outstanding service and commitment to Lunch Break’s mission of freely providing life’s basic necessities of food, clothing, life skills, and fellowship for greater Monmouth County and beyond, while guiding families and individuals in need to self-sufficiency and healthier, more productive lifestyles.

The honorees were presented in June during a kickoff reception at the river-front residence of Mary Burke, owner of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty and last year’s Gala honoree, and her husband David Graham. The couple hosted a grand evening -- complete with sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, an eclectic array of main courses, including meat and seafood delicacies, as well as decadent desserts.

“We are humbled by the dedicated support and service these distinguished volunteers provide Lunch Break, ensuring that we can continue to honor our mission and expand our services,” said Executive Director Gwendolyn Love. “I am proud and grateful to acknowledge each of these recipients for their contributions to Lunch Break as we enhance our ability to serve our community.”

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Kick-off honorees: OceanFirst Chairman and CEO Christopher Maher; Count Basie Center for the Arts CEO and President Adam Philipson; Lunch Break Executive Director Gwendolyn O. Love; Mary Burke, owner of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, past honoree and event host; Peggy and Ralph Mucerino, Lunch Break President John Klein (Photo Credit: Bill Denver Photography)

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“Springsteen: His Hometown” Exhibit to be Unveiled Historical exhibit to officially open September 29

“The MCHA is honored to have the opportunity to exhibit some of the most unique, and some never-before-seen, items that reflect the unparalleled career and life of Bruce Springsteen,” said Linda Bricker, MCHA “Springsteen: His Hometown” will display over 150 unique President, Board of Trustees. items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County reHistorical Association and The Bruce Springsteen Archives “Springsteen mains an essential Photo credit: Frank Stefanko, 1982 and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.

The exhibit will be co-curated by Melissa Ziobro, Monmouth part of the fabric comprises University’s Specialist Professor of Public History and that the deep history of Monmouth County. We would especially Bernadette Rogoff, Director of Collections for MCHA. Eileen Chapman, Director of The Archives, and Robert Santelli, like to thank Eileen Chapman, Melissa Ziobro and the Bruce founding director of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, will SpringsteenArchives and Center for American Music for their continued generosity and collaboration.” serve as advisors to the exhibit.

Items displayed to include: original color poster from The Freehold is the birthplace of Bruce Springsteen and the exCastiles, Bruce Springsteen’s first band that originated in hibit’s unveiling will coincide with the centennial of Freehold Freehold; personal scrapbook made by Bruce Springsteen’s Borough.

THE MONMOUTH COUNT Y HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

(MCHA), located in Freehold, is proud to announce the opening of “Springsteen: His Hometown”, a historical exhibit that will provide a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. The exhibition will open on September 29 and run thru Fall 2020. Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities are now available at SpringsteenHisHometown.com. Proceeds from the exhibit will benefit MCHA, dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of Monmouth County.

mother, Adele; 1943 High School Yearbook of Bruce “It’s wonderful that the MCHA, with an exquisite gallery space Springsteen’s mother, Adele; 19th Century Civil War docu- in the heart of Bruce Springsteen’s hometown, will be hosting ment that includes Alexander Springsteen of lineal descent an exhibit that will showcase the Archives and explore his life to Bruce Springsteen; and a 1801 document signed by John for a wider audience,” said Melissa Ziobro. “I am so grateful for Springsteen, a patriot of the Revolution and direct ancestor to the team that has come together to make this vision a reality.”

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Kortney’s Challenge Fun Run/Walk at Monmouth Park raises more than $99,000 A RECORD NUMBER OF TEAMS

boosted participation in the 14th annual Kortney’s Challenge 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk held at Monmouth Park, a Pink Rose Partner of the event.

With a new venue – Blu Grotto, a new course, and perfect weather, the event held last month set records with nearly 650 participants and more than $99,000 raised.

Liliah Gordon placed first in the women’s 13 and over category

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For more information on how you can help, please contact Kristen Gillette at 732.222.1491 or kristen@thekortneyrosefoundation.org.

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Lars Von Trier’s Zentropa to coproduce Siobhan Fallon Hogan’s #RUSH! Denmark’s renowned Lars Von Trier began working with actress and Rumson resident Siobhan Fallon Hogan in 1999 on Dancer in the Dark. The actress was nominated for the esteemed Danish Chlotrudis Award for her work as the prison guard in this film. Von Trier won the coveted Palme d’Or for the film at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000. The director cast the actress again in 2002 in his critically acclaimed Dogville.

Fallon Hogan joined Von Trier once again in 2018 in The House That Jack Built, starring Matt Dillon. The actress attended the Cannes Film Festival with Von Trier, Dillon and Zentropa in 2018 for her work in the film.

Fallon Hogan has penned her first film, #RUSH, about a mother who seeks justice, then revenge, after the death of her son in a university frat hazing incident. She sent her script to Von Trier upon completion and with-

in two days received a call from his producer, Marie Gade. The producer informed Fallon Hogan that Zentropa wanted to coproduce the film along with her company, Emerald Caz Productions. It was then that Fallon Hogan contacted Avy Kaufman to cast the film. Kaufman had cast Fallon Hogan in Dancer in the Dark twenty years earlier. Like Fallon Hogan, Kaufman has continued to work with Zentropa on Von Trier’s films. Danish director, Vibeke Muasya, is set to direct #RUSH. Muasya is well known for many films, most notably Kidnapped, which has received many awards for her direction and script. #RUSH will be filmed in Rumson this fall. The film will star Siohban Fallon Hogan, Robert Patrick, Maura Tierney, Jake Weary, Jay Jay Warren, Peter Hogan, Jr., Justin Linville, Ellen Cleghorne and Chance Kelly. In addition to Zentropa, Erin Fraser who Fallon Hogan worked with on SNL, will produce along with Peter Hogan, Sr., Patrick Clifton, Jo Haskin and Peter Hogan, Jr. American investors include Victoria and Justin Gmelich, Dan McNeil and Mary McNeil, Carol and Tom Fletcher, Lynne and Hugh Ward, Kevin and Jennifer O’Brien and Andrew Taffin.

Fallon Hogan is known for her work as an actress in many television and blockbuster films, such as Men in Black, Forrest Gump, Seinfeld, SNL, New in Town, Funny Games, Wayward Pines, and Going in Style. Fallon Hogan said, “I am honored that Von Trier’s Zentropa is coproducing and thrilled to have this fabulous cast. I look forward to filming in New Jersey and post-production in beautiful Denmark.”

EVERY BOWL FEEDS A SOUL

JBJ Soul Kitchen 5th Annual Empty Bowls Event to Raise Hunger Awareness The bowls may be empty but the hearts are full as JBJ Soul Kitchen hosts its ​5th Annual “Every Bowl Feeds a Soul” Empty Bowls event​on S​ aturday, September 7 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm at JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank.

Throughout the year, dedicated volunteers, students and staff from local schools along with businesses and individuals from the local community, hand-crafted ceramic bowls while partaking in an education program about food insecurity. During the event, patrons may select a bowl of any shape, size or color for a $20 Pay It Forward donation for families and community members in need at the JBJ Soul Kitchen. The restaurant will be open from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to enjoy dinner with your family and friends.

Spearheading this creative initiative for the 5th year, ​Mil Wexler-Kobrinski​, ceramic arts professor and studio owner said, “​At first when the project started, our goal was simply selling handmade pottery bowls to benefit the Pay It Forward program for someone in need to have a meal at JBJ Soul Kitchen.” As the event continued to expand, “... a community of students, artists, organizations and businesses joined our efforts. Many hands make this project work. Every bowl really does feed a soul!”

Marylou Caputo, Community Program Manager at JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank​, illustrates the meaning behind this creative event, “Empty Bowls is an event that signifies that “​Every Bowl Feeds A Soul” is a project that not

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only creates unique and beautiful pottery bowls but provides a meal for those in need at JBJ Soul Kitchen.” Marylou has assisted in the expansion of the event over the years.“ This a very special day that supports JBJ Soul Kitchen’s mission to alleviate hunger in our community.”

Bowls are available at JBJ Soul Kitchen (located at 207 Monmouth Street in Red Bank) on September 7 while supplies last.

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Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market

WEDNESDAYS, NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 18

Poetry Night at Johnny Jazz Plaza

SEPTEMBER 10 AT 6:30 PM

2 Bridge Avenue at The Galleria From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, offers fresh, locally-grown produce from New Jersey’s finest farmers and also showcases unique crafts and other vendors.

Cyrano de Bergerac: thinker, wordsmith, novelist, duelist, poet, lover. Our upcoming production of Cyrano follows the larger-than-life French writer as he uses his wit and his words to help woo his childhood sweetheart, Roxane. Join in celebrating love poetry throughout the centuries as members of our community perform live readings at Red Bank’s Johnny Jazz Park (corner of Drs. James Parker Blvd. & Shrewsbury Ave.). Rain location: Two River Theater’s Lobby.

Bring your own lawn chair! More info, visit tworivertheater.org.

Asbury Park Oysterfest

4th Annual Garmany… Boom!

Bradley Park (across from Convention Hall) What’s the perfect recipe for a cool weekend in the hottest town at the Jersey Shore? Start with some of the best festival food around, add a dash of music, and a pinch of surprises and you have a threeday culinary event you don’t want to miss.

Admission is $3.

Cocktail party celebrating life, fashion, and raising awareness for cystic fibrosis through the Boomer Esiason Foundation.

Garmany proudly presents the fourth spectacular year with Boomer Esiason and special guests, along with Master of Ceremonies Joe Piscopo. Tickets are $300 pp, visit esiason.org.

Shop weekly from 1:00 to 6:00 pm from more than 30 local farmers, food purveyors, local artisans and more. We’ll have lots of family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations and more!

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Apple Festival at Delicious Orchards SEPTEMBER 7 & SEPTEMBER 8

SEPTEMBER 13 BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM

Multiple Sclerosis Benefit

SEPTEMBER 13

Apple Fest is the ultimate summer sendoff and fall kick-off all at once. DO’s biggest event of the year gets better every year, and 2019 will be no different. They plan on having plenty of games, prizes, live music, local food vendors, an antique car show, and of course, lots of apples. Visit deliciousorchardsnj.com.

The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, Freehold An elegant evening of fun, food, a chance auction, raffle, live auction, and of course fine wines, spirits, and craft beer tastings!

For more info, call 732.294,7030 or email foundation@centrastate.com.

3rd Annual Strut Your Mutt!

Pro Tip: The more friends you bring the more food you can share! With nearly two dozen food trucks, you’ll need to try everything at our Food Trucktemberfest!

Pick up your favorites like butterfly fries or a lobster roll, then try something new and exciting like a frozen cheesecake dipped in your favorite toppings! Enjoy live music from 12-4pm. More info, visit monmouthpark.com.

SEPTEMBER 8 FROM 12:00 TO 4:00 PM

The Boondocks Fishery, Red Bank Not your typical dog show! Join in the fun with live music, a dog show, pet parade and categories that include most mysterious heritage, least obedient, and best tail wag. Registration fee is $20 per dog, $10 per spectator. For tickets & more info, visit thebrodiefund.org.

Food Trucktemberfest

SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

Events are subject to change, please visit the event website before attending.

Parker Family Health Center Gala

SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 6:30 TO 11:30 PM

Navesink Country Club Honoring Jeremy Grunin, Dr. Ken Grossman and The Docs of Rock – enjoy cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, entertainment by Guilty Pleasures. More info and tickets, visit parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org.

Fair Haven’s Oktoberfest

SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 4:00 TO 10:00 PM

Fair Haven Fields Join all your friends for a family-friendly night out of food trucks, craft beers, a beer & wine truck, vendors and tons of fun. Live music includes Rhyme & Reason (Dave Matthews Tribute Band) at 4pm, 10-String at 6pm and The Moroccan Sheepherders at 8pm. More info, visit foundationoffairhaven.org.

Taste of Atlantic Highlands Restaurant Tour & Trolley Hop

SEPTEMBER 15 FROM 12:00 TO 4:00 PM

You will have the opportunity to sample delicious cuisine, desserts, and beverages from the eclectic restaurants, pubs, bars, breweries, coffee shops, and bakeries in Atlantic Highlands. Retail boutiques and other shops will have special sales and giveaways. For tickets, visit ahchamber.org.

Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake

SEPTEMBER 15 FROM 4:00 TO 9:00 PM

Long Branch Beach Honoring Mike and Maryanne Cohen enjoy a spectacular, festive afternoon to bring the summer season to a joyful close! Alongside a beautiful oceanfront setting, a tremendous tent will mark the spot on the sand. More info and tickets, visit holidayexpress.org.

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Colts Neck Food Truck & Music Festival SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck The trucks are rolling into Colts Neck to make a fun-filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, bands, beer & sangria garden, kids activities and more.

This event will benefit the Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company #2.

4th Annual Antique/Vintage Car Show SEPTEMBER 22 FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Parker Homestead-1665, Little Silver There will be a food truck, DJ, 50/50 drawing and tours of the house and barn also featuring Parker collected car catalogs and memorabilia. Come see the restored 1908 Roundabout Buggy! Event sponsored

by Contemporary Motor Cards of Little Silver Admission is FREE. More info, visit parkerhomestead-1665.org.

10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival

SEPTEMBER 28 FROM 12:00 TO 7:00 PM

White Street Municipal Parking Lot Tons of Oysters...Pints of Guinness, plus Lighter Beers and Wine...Live Music...

Great Food. A great time for one and all and is fashioned after the Galway Oyster Festival celebrating the opening of the oyster season. More info, visit rebank.org

Middletown Day

SEPTEMBER 28 FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

Middletown Croydon Hall Parks and Recreation. This fall festival boasts activities for all ages including a business and community showcase, craft fair, live local music, children’s activities, emergency response demonstrations, a petting zoo, hayrides, flea market, food court and more. Event is rain or shine. More info, visit middletownnj.org/ MiddletownDay.

Beauty and the Beach Run for Women

SEPTEMBER 28 – EXPO OPEN AT 7:30 AM

Convention Center at Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch This race offers a 5-mile run or a 2.5 mile walk option and was designed by women for woman, to raise funds for atrisk disadvantaged children, served by Aslan Youth Ministries. Runners, walkers and guests are invited to attend the EXPO held inside the Convention Center at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. Visit beautyandthebeachrun.org

Asbury Park Fall Bazaar

SEPTEMBER 28 & 29 FROM 12:00 TO 5:00 PM

Featuring 100+ of the best local and regional vendors and pop-up shops in the Grand Arcade and Concert Hall at Asbury Park Convention Hall. The Bazaar includes a curated selection of handcrafted and vintage goods including art, photography, beauty products, home goods, jewelry, accessories, food, and more, as well as Yoga on the Beach, workshops, kids art classes, photo booth, beauty & wellness experiences, food & libations, live music & DJs. All ages, petfriendly, rain or shine and free! More info, visit asburyparkbazaar.com.

Harvest Home Festival

SEPTEMBER 29 FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel Enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment during this old-fashioned fair that is reminiscent of the 1890s. There are also ongoing craft demonstrations and a Home & Garden competition.

Admission and parking are free.

ROCKFEST at the Track

OCTOBER 5 - BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON

Monmouth Park A one-day music festival paying homage to the original Woodstock. Hear some of the best NJ original and cover bands playing the music of the Woodstock era as well as their own. In addition there will be a craft beer garden and food vendors.

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5th Annual Infinity Event “Roaring Twenties on the Beach” OCTOBER 5 BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

Edgewater Beach & Cabana Club, Sea Bright To benefit Tigger House Foundation, which is dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of heroin and opiate addiction. More info, visit tiggerhouse.org

Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Festival OCTOBER 5 FROM 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

More than 200 crafters and artisans will be selling their wares along Main Avenue, Pilgrim Pathway and Auditorium Square Park. Live music will be performed by Jo Wymer & Band from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Chuck Lambert Blues from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. More info, visit oceangrovenj.com.

Pier Fest

OCTOBER 6 FROM 12:00 TO 5:00 PM

Pier Village, Long Branch Visit the Jersey Shore’s premiere fall festival featuring kids activities (face painting, inflatables, fun bus, henna art, golf games), exhibitors, vendors and crafters in the Festival Plaza, live music from local performers, and great food and drinks at the Pier Village restaurants.

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The Curative Power of Music Rockfest at the Track to Honor Woodstock Fifty years ago on Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, NY the world of music changed forever when 400,000 people came to-

PHOTO ABOVE The people that are making Rockfest at the Track 2019 happen – left to right - Steve Warendorf, Founder and Organizer of Rockfest; Marta Quinn, Director of Fund Development and Community Outreach at HABcore; Dennis Drazin, CEO at Monmouth Park; and Tom Barone, Vice President of Food & Beverage at Monmouth Park

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Moroccan Sheepherders. The day was important not only as an impetus for the festival, but it was then the Moroccan Sheepherders went from playing all original music to a mix of original and covers. Besides owning See Hear Tech company and playing guitar in the classic rock band, Colts Neck resident Steve Warendorf is also the man responsible for starting Rockfest in 2008.

gether for three days of peace and music. The Aquarian Exposition, which later became known as Woodstock, has inspired festivals, movies, and movements in the years since.

And sometimes, though often smaller, the “I wanted to have my family and friends for a gatherings to honor Woodstock have an im- picnic and play some music with the band pact of their own. On Saturday, October 5, at and others,” said Warendorf. “To say the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, just concert has grown since would be a gross such an event will make it possible for bands understatement.” to come together to entertain crowds while The gathering was so popular and fun, Steve raising money to house those who are locally decided to do it again the next year. Before homeless. long it became a much anticipated “end of Rockfest at the Track, Woodstock Edition, is a summer” concert. In 2018, the festival moved one-day music festival where some of the best from Colts Neck to Monmouth Park Racetrack New Jersey original and cover bands will play in order to allow for more vendors, attendees, the music of the Woodstock era as well as their and potential growth. own. There will be a craft beer garden with “We are looking forward to once again holding more than 70 varieties, food and merchandise this annual music festival at Monmouth Park vendors, and three stages of music. The event Racetrack,” shared Dennis Drazin, Chairman benefits HABcore, with pre-sale tickets selling and CEO of Darby Development, operator of for $25 or $35 at the door.

Monmouth Park. “We are proud to partner Now in its 12th year, Rockfest started when a with the organizers of the event and continue group of about 50 friends gathered in Colts to support the local nonprofit—HABcore.”

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Wanting to make sure Rockfest made an impact not only in enjoyment of the music, but helping those in need, Steve chose HABcore as the festival beneficiary.

“We are grateful to the organizers of Rockfest for choosing HABcore as the beneficiary,” said Steve Heisman, HABcore Executive Director. “The timing is particularly opportune as HABcore is in the final stage of funding a housing expansion project in Red Bank. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation awarded us a sizeable grant for the first portion of funding. Combined with other funding sources, this Woodstockthemed concert should allow us to reach our goal.”

HABcore, Inc. is a not-for-profit corpo- “Music is for everyone. No matter what ration serving Monmouth and Ocean type of music you enjoy, music brings counties in New Jersey. The organiza- us together,” said Marta Quinn, Director tion’s mission is to provide permanent of Development and Community housing and individualized support, Outreach, HABcore. “To share the helping homeless families, veterans, HABcore story, and to be able to eduand individuals with special needs cate thousands of people on how we move through crisis to stability, giving can help, is truly an honor. The local them the opportunity to improve their musicians have embraced HABcore, being able to share their songs and tallives. ents is powerful – and supporting those HABcore has grown from housing five in need gives these musicians a much people in 1988 to currently housing 300 broader place in the hearts of others. residents and plans to open more units Music does bring us all together. Each in the coming year. Providing a clean, one of us has had struggles and by comsafe home and supportive services, ing together we know we will make a HABcore affords a high quality of life definitive difference.” and works with peer agencies to help residents rebuild their lives and become For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit RockfestAtTheTrack.com. more productive members of society.

Meet the Bands of Rockfest 2019

A seasoned, six-piece Classic Rock cover band specializing in the sounds of the 60s and 70s. Band members: Patty Curreri, Charlene Regan, John Regan, Tom Fish, John Waltz, and Tom Cianflone.

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SAM SIMS BAND SOUTHERN STEEL

Their music has organically grown into a vibrant, yet laid-back melodic sound. The music has an island feel and is rooted mostly in folk-rock, reggae, and blues. Sam has been writing songs more than twenty years, after learning music at an early age from his mother and grandfather. The band plays both originals & covers and features first class musicians including: Kyle Ward, a virtuoso guitarist and production genius who recently graduated Berklee College of Music; Dimitris Kulaga, life-long percussionist in Latin, rock, and folk music styles; Aaron Manzo, a well-versed bass player, guitar player and songwriter with natural rhythmic flow; Pongsapak Kiatpreecha, a Berklee graduate and highly skilled drummer in various styles; Emily Grant, a passionate saxophonist, who adds tasteful color and energy to the group.

A southern rock tribute band that covers a genre, not one artist, but a variety so as to provide the audience with an immersion into the heyday of the genre and perform spot on covers of the artists such as the Allman Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackberry Smoke, and many more.

Current line-up is by time in the band: Dave Sorber, lead guitar & vocals; Tom Tibaldi, keys & rhythm guitars; Ray Jandura, bass & vocals; Bob Moat, lead guitar; Dave Sweet, drums.

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KATFISH LUCY THE NERDS

Genre: Jam/Rock/Reggae/Blues. Band members include: Paul, Mike, Ryan, Pat, and Conor. Hometown is Toms River.

Often imitated but never duplicated, The Nerds has been redefining what it means to be a cover band since 1985.

Through the years, Spaz, Biff, Stretch, and Mongo have graced stages from the Jersey Shore to Las Vegas, earning their reputation as “America’s Party Band Fun-omenon”.

MACK AND FRIENDS A rotating group of musicians who listen to, understand, and respect each other.

SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT For the past 25 years Splintered Sunlight has been sharing its unique take on the music of the GRATEFUL DEAD in the Delaware Valley & Mid-Atlantic region

MOROCCAN SHEEPHERDERS A high energy cover band with original music roots that show through in the shows. The band makes classic and “B-side” covers their own through improvisation. Whether playing in the City or along the shore, they found that everybody - from hipsters, to bankers, to parents, to party people - gets into their loose, improvisational groove. Moroccan Sheepherders include: Anthony Flora, drums; Scott Burton, bass; Steve Warendorf, guitar, vocals; Chris Allen, sax; Jesse Ribyat, trombone; Alicia Rau, trumpet; Darren Johnson, vocals; Rich Kelly, vocals; Laura Johnson, vocals; Herbi Freeman, vocals, percussion; and Alan Manzo, vocals.

RANDOM TEST STRUMBERRY PIE An acoustic duo: Deedee Montanaro and Laura Catalina Johnson. Joining Laura (guitar and vocals) and Deedee (guitar and vocals) on stage are Andy Russo on lead guitar, Dan Russo on bass guitar, and Victor Montanaro on drums.

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Reggae band with members: Alan McIntyre, bass; Donald “Danny Love” Smith, vocals; Jeffier Friday, vocals; Jerry Simpson, drums; William Henry, keyboards. Guitar is on a rotating basis.. “We look forward to the Rockfest each year to wind down the summer season. We get to hear and see all the local musicians. It’s as if it’s a local musician company picnic.”

XOL AZUL BAND Xol Azul Band (XAB) is a five-piece band formed in 2002 with its original lineup lead by singer and bassist Gidalthi Guillen, guitarist Gil Cruz, keyboardist Fabian Rojas, drummer Fabian Gomez, and percussionist Javier Medel. Their sounds represents the new Latin rock breed singing in Spanish/English, with their CD capturing American and Hispanic music lovers of all sorts.

MATT O'REE BAND The band takes their fans on a ride that hasn’t been heard or seen at this level since the ‘70s. Their live show is like revisiting a Zeppelin concert at the Garden, and with Lex Lehman on bass, John Hummel on drums, Layonne Holmes and Eryn Shewell laying down angelically gutsy backing vocals, Matt and company have built a foundation that can hold up the biggest house on the block. After years of honing their craft, the Matt O’Ree Band has become an overnight success. Get M.O.B.’d up with New Jersey’s next great export.

WOODFISH Band members: Steve Kalorin, bass & lead vocals; Chris Macock, guitar & back vocals; Dominic Kalorin, Drums. Visit the band at: woodfishmusic.com. “Rockfest is one of our favorite festivals to perform at every year. Each year the festival gets better and always features extremely talented bands for fans who are truly diehard live performance music lovers. Rockfest has never failed to provide fans with a great time and Woodfish is proud to be a part of it.”

DECADE COLOSSAL STREET JAM Mix the gritty, soulful vocals of Gene Potts with the guitar fire of Sal Marra, the pulsing bass of Anthony Flora, the war-hammer drums of Dave Halpern, and the one-man festival that is Eric Safka on keys, and you get Colossal Street Jam (CSJ). A 5-piece band based out of Red Bank, that plays a 70s style brand of infectious and melodic rock and roll.

In a year that has seen John Hathaway’s Neil Young tribute band, Decade, grow exponentially, playing Rockfest is definitely another highlight for the band. The high energy vibe of the show is what Decade most looks forward to, and with that in mind, a high energy tribute is what you can expect from them. Decade’s lineup for this show features Hathaway on lead vocals and guitar, Steve Cunniff on keys and backing vocals, Bunker Strout on guitar and backing vocals, Joe Napolitano on pedal steel, Aaron Manzo on bass, and Dmitris Kulaga on drums.

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RCDS Alumna Making an Impact Locally and Across the Globe damp eyes and em- the RCDS Beginners, Pre-K and Nursery braced Molly. “It classrooms to share a positive moment will allow us to buy with someone in need. necessary equip- “I remember the day Molly came home ment for our kitch- from her first Harbor School visit,” reen and ultimately called her mother Sarah. “A fire was lit support our mis- inside her. She was thrilled and I could sion to empower tell that she found something that she adults with intel- was naturally passionate about.” lectual disabilities.”

By the time summer arrived Molly knew Only 20% of people she wanted to expand her impact from with disabilities a local level to international. She joined are currently em- the ARCC Program, a summer service ployed. No Limits program for teenagers that focuses on Left to right: Molly Devine, RCDS Alumna, Stephanie Cartier, No Limits Café is striving to community-driven projects around the Cafe Co-Founder, Alexandra Sciortino, No Limits Cafe Restaurant change that. Since world. This summer she traveled to Manager, and Amy Clark, RCDS Service Learning Coordinator they announced Ecuador to build greenhouses in villages the No Limits Café that needed improvement in food sourcFOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD MOLLY DEVINE last year, they have believes that you don’t need to have a lot been contacted by more than 200 people es ¬– a life-changing experience that resto give a lot. This past June at Rumson with IDD looking for employment and onated deep within her.

Country Day School's (RCDS) graduation are trying to raise money to make the fa- “I think the people that live in the villagceremony, Molly was recognized with cility completely ADA accessible. Molly es gave more to us than we did to them,” the Class of 1994 Jane Denny Community hopes to attend the opening-day celebra- said Molly of the experience. “They were Service Award, which honors a student tions when the doors open this winter. so welcoming and gave me a different who has exhibited exemplary efforts to perspective on life. You don’t need to serve the community. The award gives Molly’s service journey began in seventh have a lot to give a lot.” the recipient an opportunity to desig- grade when she first volunteered with Molly is a freshman at Red Bank Catholic nate a donation to a non-profit or chari- The Harbor School, a school for speHigh School and hopes to pursue any cial needs students, through the RCDS table organization. On August 13, Molly service opportunity provided and will Service Learning Program.

An elective surprised The No Limits Café, a nonprofcontinue to take summer service trips to it lunch cafe that will train and employ available to students, the program is tied make an impact around the world. into the curriculum and serves as an inadults with intellectual disabilities, with tegral part of the RCDS educational exLearn more about the No Limits Café at noa donation. perience. About three times each month, limitscafe.org.

“This generous gesture makes a huge im- students visit The Harbor School, The pact,” said No Limits Café Co-Founder Atrium, an assisted living facility, and Stephanie Cartier as she dabbed her

RCDS Welcomes All to Attend Secondary School Fair THINKING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL OP TIONS? The Rumson

Country Day School (RCDS) welcomes families with students in fifth through eighth grade to visit and engage with some of the best high schools in the country at The RCDS Secondary School Fair on September 17.

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academic programs, extracurricular activities, facilities, and more.

Come by to ask important questions, learn about new and exciting opportunities, and pick up admission applications and some school swag.

Doors are open to the public from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and to RCDS families from 3:00 to 6:30 pm.

Families from the local community are asked to register with the RCDS Director of Secondary School Placement, Brandon Horner at bhorner@rcds.org.

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All In For Hope to Honor NY Giants Defensive End Justin Tuck and Lauran Tuck

Savion Glover and the Ideal Ensemble October 4 ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, guests will gather for The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s much anticipated Inaugural All In For Hope honoring Super Bowl Champion and NY Giants Defensive End Justin Tuck and his wife Lauran.

This fun-filled event provides an opportunity for attendees to enjoy an evening of cocktail-inspired food, drink, dancing, casino tables, and entertainment while raising funds for and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey. D.J. Ryan (Sooby Doobs) will provide the music. Tickets are $150 and there are special VIP Tickets available for a 6:00 pm Meet & Greet with Justin Tuck.

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Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO stated, “This is an evening not to be missed. We are very excited about honoring Justin Tuck and his wife, Lauran. Justin has been a great friend to The Ashley Lauren Foundation and has an amazing story to tell about his relationship with one of the Foundation’s children.”

The goal of The Ashley Lauren Foundation is to ease the journey when pediatric cancer is diagnosed by providing Direct Financial Assistance (household bills, medications not paid through medical insurance, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses, etc.); material assistance (food, clothing, household items); emotional support (for the entire family); major seasonal parties for the children and their families (Spring Party at the Boardwalk, Summerfest, Harvest Party, Christmas Party); advocacy; “Making Dreams Come True” program; birthday brigade; special outings; and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and bring smiles to their faces.

Tickets and sponsorships are now available, if you are interested, please call 732.414.1625 or visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

SPEND SEPTEMBER IN THE PARKS FROM CANOE RENTALS

to an old-fashioned harvest celebration, September is filled with family-friendly activities thanks to the Monmouth County Park System.

Here’s a sprinkling of what is planned.

Thompson Park Canoe Rentals

September 14 & 15 and September 28 & 29 Thompson Park, Lincroft From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to ages 3 and up; under 18 with adult.

All rentals must be returned by 3:00 p.m. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours; cash or check only.

Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Sundays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Fridays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands – Rocky Point section Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 am Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands Join us for this remembrance ceremony. All are welcome to attend.

Open House Barn Dance

Friday, September 27 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft Give square dancing a try during this fun, family-friendly barn dance! Open to ages 12 and up; under 18 with adult.

FREE!

Harvest Home Festival

Sunday, September 29 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel Enjoy wagon rides, games, and live entertainment during this old-fashioned fair that is reminiscent of the 1890s.

There are also ongoing craft demonstrations and a Home & Garden competition. Admission and parking are free.

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

Douglas Eagles

BY SUSAN MURPHY DOUGLAS EAGLES has been the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) since 2012. He oversees the Asbury Park and Red Bank Units, which serve more than 1,900 youth in the county each year.

He has developed and implemented a three-year strategic plan focused on producing life-changing outcomes for the youth in this county. Under his guidance, BGCM has thus far experienced sustained financial growth, strengthened board relations, and enhanced donor engagement. Eagles has more than 15 years of experience working within the youth non-profit sector and retains a longstanding commitment to the children of Monmouth County. He began his career with Aslan Youth Ministries, a non-profit organization serving at-risk children in Red Bank, Asbury Park, and Long Branch. Eagles holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Philosophy from Eastern University in Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in International Relations with a concentration on Conflict Resolution from the New School in New York City. Eagles grew up in Middletown and currently lives in Lincroft with his wife and two sons.

Monmouth County. When they are in our clubs, they are given opportunities to play, develop healthy relationships with their peers, explore the world, discover their skills and talents, and have fun in a safe and welcoming environment.”

When did you begin working with Aslan Youth Ministries?

Is there a special moment that truly stands out during the time you have spent at BGCM?

“At a very young age, I had the opportunity to travel the world. I spent my summer breaks backpacking on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, running a summer camp in the Ukraine, and building churches in Russia. These experiences opened my eyes to a level of poverty that I rarely encountered growing up in Monmouth County and ignited a passion in me to use the skills and talents that I have to empower those less fortunate than I. When I graduated college in 2000 and the opportunity to join the team at Aslan presented itself, I knew that I would be able to channel my passion and energy into something that would make a real and lasting difference in the lives of kids who were growing up in some very challenging circumstances.”

What key quality do you have that works well in handling your role as Executive Director?

“I think passion for the work, combined with the determination to do it well, is what drives me to ensure that my club is a place that empowers every child to dream big and strive for greatness.”

What motivates and inspires you to continue providing a positive environment for the children of BGCM? “What motivates me to continue each day is knowing that every moment kids are in the club they are surrounded by caring adults who invest their time and energy in building up and inspiring our members to thrive in life. A lot of our kids come from some of the most challenging environments in

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“A few years ago, one of our younger members – she was seven years old – was grazed by a stray bullet across her forehead while she was sitting in her apartment watching a movie. I remember when I got the call that Mary (not her real name) had been shot. My heart dropped and I raced to the emergency room. When I got there, my staff was in the room with Mary, surrounding her hospital bed. Mary was looking up at the staff, bandages across her forehead where the bullet grazed her, smiling at my staff as they presented her with a large teddy bear. That image stuck with me because that captures the essence of what we do at the club. We surround our club kids with love and support and help guide them through whatever life throws at them. We do whatever it takes to empower them to thrive in life.”

What activities do you enjoy?

“I love training for marathons. The discipline required to train your body and mind to push beyond the edge of what you think is possible is tremendously gratifying and teaches me new things about myself, about life, and about the world we live in.

I also love taking my two boys on hikes in the numerous parks throughout Monmouth County.”

What is your vision for BGCM in 2020?

“My vision for the club is to continue to expand our operations to serve more kids and to ensure that every member has access to a high-quality, technology-rich, afterschool experience, regardless of who they are or where they come from.”

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U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, Sean Goldman, and David Goldman

Ten Years After... David and Sean Goldman Discuss Life After an Abduction

BY LILIANN PARAS | PHOTOGRAPHY: CATHY PADILLA

“OUR LOVE AFFAIR IS OVER.” Imagine being blindsided by those words, on Father’s Day, from your spouse. And then imagine the spouse is across the world in Brazil, with your four-yearold son, and announces by telephone that she is never returning. David Goldman did not imagine this - he lived it fifteen years ago. And so began the long, agonizing, entangled quest to reunite with his son, Sean.

This was an important national case with international implications and it was the impetus behind the passage of federal legislation. The plight of David and Sean humanized an all too common, but mind-boggling concept - Parental Abduction. The case magnified the effect of

abduction on the left behind spouse, but what about the perspective of the abducted child and the psychological effects? Sean was only four when he was taken to Brazil, and almost ten when he boarded a plane back to America on Christmas Eve a decade ago. He was leaving behind relatives and friends, and now facing a language barrier, a home he didn’t remember, a new school, and a man he hardly knew as his father. To make matters even more difficult, his mother had remarried while in Brazil and a year before Sean’s repatriation to America, she died while giving birth to a daughter. Sean’s maternal grandparents and his stepfather took over and vigorously continued the fight to deprive David of his son.

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refused access to Sean. All the while, the family engaged in “parental alienation,” repeatedly lying to Sean, telling him that his father did not want to see him. When father and son finally did get to visit, David was devastated by Sean’s inquiries about why he never came to see him. It speaks volumes about a parent’s love for his son that David did not retaliate or resort to saying negative things about the Brazilian family.

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, Sean Goldman, David Goldman, and Patricia (Tricia) Apy of Paras, Apy & Reiss

Last month, Sean (now 19) and David fateful telephone call took place. Before Goldman shared a table at a press con- he could even digest this pronouncement ference with two people who were in- that his marriage was finished, David was strumental in the reunion: David’s attor- hit with the cruelest ultimatum of all. “If I ney, Patricia (Tricia) Apy of Paras, Apy ever wanted to see Sean again, I couldn’t & Reiss, and U.S. Congressman Chris go to the law to say there was a kidnapSmith. Each worked tirelessly to return ping; or do any type of legal proceedings Sean to America and later collaborated against her. (I was) to fly to Brazil, meet on what needed to be done to help oth- with her attorney, sign ten pages of legal ers, resulting in legislation sponsored documents, essentially meeting all deby Rep. Smith. The resultant Sean and mands and giving away 100 percent of David Goldman International Parental Sean’s right to me as his dad and mine as Kidnapping Prevention and Return Act his father. Otherwise, I would never see (“Goldman Act.”) was signed into law by him again and would spend all my money President Obama on August 8, 2014. Rep. trying.”

Smith noted, “There has been a continuWhere to start? Obviously the Goldman ing, consistent decrease in the number of Act did not yet exist and therefore the abductions from a high of 1,512 in 2008 to case was forging new ground. As Rep. 698 abductions in 2018.” All agreed that Smith noted in his opening remarks, there is still much work to be done. The “David Goldman was blessed to have an recent reunion in Red Bank marked two amazing international family law attorney very special anniversaries: the upcoming Patricia Apy - a world class expert in child tenth anniversary of Sean’s return and abduction cases and related matters.” Apy the fifth anniversary of the passage of the then recounted her initial meetings with Goldman Act. The panelists shared their David. She recognized immediately that unique perspectives and offered guidance “this was not a custody case gone bad. to others facing this horror.

This was an act of child abuse. Parents The ordeal began innocently enough. should not have to suddenly become their David had driven Sean, his then wife, own secretary of state, trying to negotiate and her family to the airport, happy they a resolution between countries.” However, would be enjoying a short vacation in despite obtaining many favorable court Brazil, while he stayed behind to plan for decisions from the Monmouth County his wife’s upcoming birthday. (Later, this Family Court, Sean was still not returned. would be used against him, the allega- Desperately trying to maintain a relation being “he allowed Sean to leave.”) tionship with his son, David traveled to Only three days after landing in Brazil, the Brazil more than a dozen times only to be

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It was painfully apparent the legal system alone was not equipped to resolve these issues. Apy knew she had to attack the case from many angles. David summed up the collaborative efforts. “Ultimately, it happened, with attorney Tricia and an attorney in Brazil, with government help, with media help, walking the halls of Congress, with rallys (the Bring Home Sean group was started by his friend Mark DeAngelis), every way possible to finally get a Brazilian court order to return him.”

This was truly a nonpartisan issue and effort with many legislators working behind the scenes. Rep. Smith continued his advocacy and flew to Brazil with David to bring Sean home.

The story, not surprisingly, does not end there. In a heartbreaking twist, shortly after David arrived, the Brazilian Supreme Court suspended the decision to return Sean. It ruled Sean must testify and remain in Brazil until the case settled - which would not be soon as a twomonth recess was set to begin that very day! They were up against tremendous odds. David said at the time, “To demand a 9-year-old, innocent, psychologically damaged child to speak in court is beyond cruel.” And David had every reason to believe Sean was being expertly manipulated by his ex-wife’s family. His stepfather and step-grandfather were family lawyers in Brazil. David explained, “[They] gave lectures on how the abducting parent will use the child as an attack missile against the left behind parent. So they pretty much wrote the textbook on these things.”

Sean reflected, “When a child is brought over to another country, the other parent is going to tell the child a lot of bad things about the parent they are not in contact with. That is going to skew the perception of the other parent and may influence the decision on where to live. No one is telling you exactly what is going on. As I got older I was able to see how they tried to skew my perception. It’s crazy what people will do to win.”

David Goldman, Sean Goldman and Ravi Parmar of Manalapan – who spoke about the abduction of his son to India in 2012.

The impending court delay led to diplo- Apy noted that David and Sean conmatic pressure. Sen. Frank Lautenberg tinue to help others facing similar cir(NJ) placed a hold on a trade bill that cumstances, meeting with left behind would benefit Brazil. This led to the parents and newly returned children. court’s decision to allow Sean to leave “I’m proud of the resilience with which the country. After six years of per- David has continued to fight. He and sistence and disappointments, Sean re- Sean have opened their family life to turned home to Holmdel on Christmas be a voice for people who don’t have the ability or emotional resonance to Eve, 2009. be able to continue without someone A decade has passed. It felt like a small alongside.” miracle to see how far Sean has progressed. He spoke about being a nine- The light mood in the room quickly year-old entering a whole new world. “I turned somber again, with the remindhad a lot of doubts. I was told lies for er that too many abductions remain almost six years. It was hard. You’re unresolved. Ravi Parmar of Manalapan told one thing for a lot of your life and was invited to speak about the abducthen you see that it is just lies and as tion of his son to India in 2012. The a kid you feel betrayed. It took a week cases often are not taken seriously. An and a half after coming home to call FBI agent told Ravi that his son was him ‘Dad’.” Sean laughed, “I [called him not abducted because he was with his Dad] out of panic! It was winter and I mother. “This is one of the few times was falling into a river. But it felt nat- when the victims are held responsible ural. One step at a time, I felt more to solve the crime. We have no other and more at home. I realized there was support. We have to negotiate with nothing for me to worry about. [Now] I government officials.” have no complaints. I really like my job, Apy summarized the preventative tools my friends… and my dad.” Sean is en- that judges now have through the rolled in Brookdale Community College. Goldman Act. Information on abducWhen asked what he planned to study, tions and treaty compliances are now he had the entire room laughing. “I am reported and accessible. Before allowthinking about a political science major, ing travel, American judges can evalubecause, well, I’m sure you can guess ate how difficult a return would be if a why.” Sean did keep in touch with his particular country held the child. There Brazilian family for a time. “[Contact] are a series of diplomatic sanctions was court ordered for six years and available against non-compliant counthen I kept going because they are still tries, and for the first time a child may my family and I wanted to have con- be placed on a “do not depart” list. tact. But they were saying to the media that there was no contact with me. There is hope...and the work continues.

That was the point where I felt it really wasn’t about me, so I removed myself from the situation.”

Signs and Resources for Wrongful Detention or Removal of a Child PATRICIA E. APY

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Because of Dr. Kossack’s leadership, the Little Silver Board of Education has achieved Master Board of Certification after countless hours of professional development. Despite having one of the lowest per pupil costs in the State, Little Silver ranks among the highest test scores in New Jersey under Dr. Kossack’s direction.

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Lunch Break Hosts Community Picnic Softball Tournament MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE came to cheer for the winning softball team at Lunch Break’s annual Community Picnic and Softball Tournament on August 17 at Count Basie Field. Carol Stillwell, owner, president and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., threw the first pitch to start the tournament series.

Team Lunch Break: Board President John Klein, Administration and Special Events Director Millie Jeter, Development and Marketing Manager Jill GovelGwydir; Carol Stillwell, Owner, President and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc.; James Schiavone, Executive Director of Red Bank RiverCenter; Margaret Hernandez (Photo credit: Millie Jeter/Lunch Break)

Team New Jersey Natural Gas won Lunch Break’s 2019 Community Picnic Softball Tournament (Photo credit: Millie Jeter/Lunch Break)

Congratulations to New Jersey Natural Gas, who returned home with the coveted Lunch Break Softball Classic Tournament Trophy. New Jersey Natural Gas was the overall victor in the 2019 Community Picnic Softball Classic lineup, which included teams from Manasquan Bank, Morgan Stanley, NJ Shore Law Offices, Two River Community Bank, and Lunch Break. Mike Adamson was the umpire for the series.

“Everyone was a winner at this year’s Community Picnic, especially Lunch Break,” says Director of Administration and Special Events Millie Jeter, who organized the day’s festivities and softball tournament. “We couldn’t have done it without the tremendous help from volunteers and support of our donors, local businesses and corporations who helped to bring smiles to the faces of our families.”

The highlight of the afternoon was the Back to School Drive, where more than 200 children received school supplies and backpacks donated by generous community members. Carol Stillwell and the Red Bank River Center also presented donations to Board President John Klein and Executive Director Gwendolyn Love.

MRT’s Gan Mazon “Garden of Plenty” and Rutgers Master Gardeners Partner to Feed the Hungry FOR T WELVE YEARS precious garden space on the Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) campus has produced and delivered thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to local, non-sectarian pantries in Monmouth County. On a humid day in August, master gardeners and volunteers were busy, culling bright red tomatoes off the vines, weighing cucumbers and peppers, and sorting squash and beets for delivery to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Monmouth County (JFCS) in Asbury Park. Led by long-time temple member and past religious school principal David Levinsky, also a master gardener, volunteers meet every Thursday and other days as needed during the growing season.

“Gan Mazon,” which Levinsky explains, loosely translates into Hebrew as “Garden of Plenty,” was begun as a joint project between MRT and the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County in 2009, then under the auspices of Master Gardener Howard Bodner. Over the years, the garden has tripled in size to its current 3,000 square feet, improving production through crop rotation and succession planting. David Levinsky of Morganville took over the leadership of the garden in 2012 and was joined by fellow master gardener Gloria Gross of Lincroft a few years ago as co-director.

Gan Mazon donates 100% of its harvests to local non-sectarian pantries. Last season alone, 1,700 lbs. of fresh produce were delivered to the JFCS food pantry, with an additional 400 lbs. sent to the Open Door pantry in Freehold. An estimated 8,000 lbs. have been delivered since 2012 when Levinsky began keeping records.

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Pictured are some of the MRT and community Gan Mazon volunteers who harvest their plantings of fresh vegetables bound for Monmouth County food pantries. Left to right: Sue Malmi, Middletown; Gloria Gross, Lincroft, master gardener; Israel Mayk, Eatontown, master gardener Intern; David Levinsky, Morganville, master gardener; Lloyd Fitzsimmons, Middletown; and Denise Fredericks, Tinton Falls, master gardener

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Why I started: My daughter was diagnosed with high risk stage 4 neuroblastoma at 3 ½-years-old. I was just getting out of a domestic violence divorce, and my life already felt out of control, so this diagnosis sent me reeling. Drawing on my background in childhood theater, improv, and a decade long career in leadership and personal development I chose to regain my control the only way I could, I chose to make it fun.

Favorite part of my job: The amazing families I get to meet. The moms I get to talk to. It’s the people that make it meaningful.

Biggest professional challenge: There are two currently. The first is finding the families who are going through childhood cancer. Because of HIPPA laws you can’t just get a list of families. So far, it’s mostly been word of mouth. The second is finding companies who would want to sponsor books for various non-profits. I have a list of non-profits that would love to provide this book to their families, either in welcome bags, gifts boxes, etc. It’s always about finding the funding.

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Who I am: President & Founder of Minipoka Publishing and author of Making Cancer Fun; A Parent’s Guide (MCF) published in March 2019 as a resource for families facing childhood cancer.

What I do: Receiving a childhood cancer diagnosis is one of the most devastating things a family can face. Cancer can terrify anyone, and when it’s your child it’s even worse. Parents experience a tidal wave of emotions from being overwhelmed, terrified, and angry to feeling helpless, out of control, and depressed. Studies show PTSD runs high in parents after childhood cancer, even higher than in the patient themselves. Studies also show, when a person feels more in control it can lower their rate of PTSD. MCF’s goal is to empower parents to regain a sense of control through FUN. There are more than 2,200 studies proving the power of laughter in health care. Providing support, ideas, tools, and tips, families can choose how they want to face cancer - and fun is a powerful tool to add to their tool belt! Fun distracts us from pain. Since both physical pain and emotional pain are a daily part of childhood cancer, shouldn’t fun be also?

What sets me apart: There’s a current push in pediatrics to make medical experiences less scary for children. With a wonderful growing field of child life specialists, we realize lowering a child’s anxiety can make a huge difference in their medical experience. MCF takes it a step further - to not just make medical experiences less scary, but to actually make them fun whenever possible. There is also a growing awareness that a childhood cancer diagnosis is not a “patient diagnosis”, but a family diagnosis. The whole family is affected, even siblings.

MCF is focused on supporting the family unit as a whole - from self-care for parents to engaging siblings in a positive way.

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My biggest inf luence: My daughter. She saved my life. After she was born, the abuse in my marriage was getting worse and worse. Which is super common when it comes to domestic violence. I sunk into a depression. I knew something was seriously wrong when I didn’t want to get out of bed and stopped caring about my business and my goals. My daughter is what kept me going. I knew I had to be there to take care of her and to keep her safe. I was in court for six years fighting to keep her safe and during that time childhood cancer was thrown into the mix. I look back and sometimes wonder how I had the energy to keep going!

Now she is a cancer survivor and my miracle kid.

My favorite quote: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say I used everything you gave me” - Emma Bombeck Tara lives in Monmouth County with her daughter Emily Grace, who is now 13, and their Chi-weenie Elinor, who is Emily’s emotional support dog.

Red Bank Crop Hunger Walk Coming In October

BY SUSAN MURPHY

Students from several high schools pause for a photo with a “special friend” during the 2018 Crop Hunger Walk.

THE 39TH RED BANK CROP HUNGER WALK will take

place on Sunday, October 20 at Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver. Registration begins at 1:00 pm and the Walk will start at 2:00 pm. Walkers will leave the high school, take a five mile walk through Fair Haven, Red Bank, Little Silver, and then return to the high school. On Walk Day, about 8 tons of food staples including rice, beans, soup, and peanut butter will be collected. Volunteers from Christian Brothers Academy count and bag the items and line them up for pickup from local pantries. In past years, Rumson Country Day School was the largest contributor of food each year and Oak Hill Academy brought in the second highest amount of food. Red Bank is the sixth largest Crop Walk in the nation.

This year marks 50 years since the very first community hunger walk took place in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1969, as the community hunger appeal of Church World Service.

This year’s focus is STEP UP TO END HUNGER. This annual community event involves music, art and banner contests, clowns, a Stroller Brigade, Lug-a-Jug teams, yoga stretches, educational displays, refreshments, and friendly people of all ages. The 15 Crop Walk partners in Monmouth County include AACC Food Pantry; Aslan Youth Ministries; Bayshore Lunch Program; Calico Food Pantry; Center in Asbury Park; Family Promise; HABcore; Horizons at the Jersey Shore; Keyport Ministerium; Lunch Break; Matawan Community Pantry; Matawan UMC Pantry; Meal at Noon; Monmouth Day Care Center; and Project Paul.

Walk Coordinator Janie Schildge stays involved in this amazing community event, stating, “I believe that when we come together in the community to achieve our goal of helping hungry neighbors, we also help ourselves. We can learn from each other how to make our communities better and our lives more peaceful and productive.”

To learn more and to create a team, visit redbankcropwalk.com.

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Rejuvenation at its Finest Imagine a day giving you permission to RELAX A FULL 24-HOUR CYCLE TO BE KIND TO… YOURSELF A morning to lie in your comfy bed with no rush to rise or listening to the beautiful sound of music instead of a clock ferociously tick down as you scramble to make an early meeting.

Picture an afternoon with a forecast that has zero effect on the temperature of your mood and an easy night with no agenda other than the blank spaces you decide to fill in by choice.

Do you hear that? That is the tone of calmness. Bet if you looked in a mirror while fantasizing about a time without deadlines or commitments you would catch yourself smirking.

Simply because a schedule without obligations sounds like heaven or because there’s no chance there’s a stress-free deal out there. But September 24, known as Innergize Day, is the miracle of mellow, a present of pampering. Check out these 20 ideas to help keep you rested from the time you gently wake to the time you tenderly fall asleep.

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Take a long walk without checking your watch or phone.

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Don’t waste precious minutes on fighting with customer service.

Scratch the second cup of coffee, go straight for the Bloody Mary.

Go for the full hour massage instead of the express.

Swap internet shopping for a stroll at the mall.

Catch up on that back log of episodes you haven’t gotten to since 2018.

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Wear whatever you want.

Focus on your accomplishments, not your failures.

Sit down and eat a full breakfast – you can resume your grab and go smoothies and bars tomorrow.

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Think Kindness Comes to Rumson and Fair Haven

BY CATHY PADILLA MAYOR JOSEPH HEMPHILL OF RUMSON AND MAYOR BEN LUCARELLI OF FAIR HAVEN have proclaimed October

7-14 R+FH Kindness Week 2019. In a collective effort between both towns and all five public schools, Rumson and Fair Haven will host Brian Williams and his Think Kindness campaign for a special two-day event.

Williams, from Reno, Nevada is spreading the message of kindness everywhere he turns. He founded a non-profit organization, called Think Kindness, which has gone into hundreds of schools across the country to teach students, educators, parents, and anyone else who will listen that “kindness is cool”.

The 30-something, hat-backward, selfie-taking, surfer dude resonates with his audiences because he’s so relatable. In addition to his assemblies, Brian creates kindness challenges within the school and community events to help spread the message even further. He never utters the word “bullying” instead spreading the message of being kind and letting that idea filter through a school. In doing so, the bullying rates in many of the schools he’s visited have plummeted.

Jon Carras, a television producer for CBS Sunday Morning who lives in Rumson with his wife and two children, came across Williams while reporting a story on the importance of kindness that was to be aired for Christmas.

“After our story aired on December 24, 2017, Brian and Think Kindness were inundated with school requests and media coverage,” said Carras. “Not long after, the New York Yankees asked him to come spend time in their clubhouse talking to the players about kindness. And it’s only gotten bigger since then.”

Brian Williams is spreading the message of kindness everywhere through his Think Kindness campaign.

said Williams. “It not only provides positive reinforcement for the change we need in our world, but it also showcases that when we work together in solidarity, big things happen. This is going to be incredible!”

Along with the assemblies and parent’s evening, Carras is recruiting any business that wants to be involved to participate in community events and sponsorship. In particular, the schools are looking for community members and businesses to help cover the cost of providing every student and staff member in all five schools with a special R+FH Kindness Week t-shirt to wear to the assemblies.

Williams will host five Kindness assemblies – Monday, October “It’s our hope that creating Kindness Week in Rumson-Fair 7 at Sickles Elementary and Knollwood Middle School; Tuesday, Haven will let everyone pause for a moment and consider what October 8 at Rumson-Fair Haven High School, Forrestdale they can do in their everyday lives – large and small – to be Middle School, and Deane-Porter Elementary School. In ad- more kind,” said Carras. “We are already incredibly encouraged dition, on October 7, Williams will host a parent’s night at by the initial response by the community and schools in the Rumson-Fair Haven High School so parents from both towns lead-up to what should be a very special week in October.” can come hear the same message that their children will hear For further information on how you can be a part of R+FH Kindness during the school assemblies.

Week, please email rfhkindness@gmail.com and go to thinkkind“It’s empowering to see an entire community come together ness.org/rfh-kindness-week/. to support the students and their efforts to change the world,”

Little Silver Garden Club Welcomes All to President’s Reception THE LIT TLE SILVER GARDEN CLUB

will kick off its 2019-2020 year with a reception hosted by Club President Cindy Webster on September 12 at 10:00 am. The Club will outline its plans and programs for the upcoming year, including guest speakers, and floral design themes.

Each month, the club meets at the Women’s Club (located on Rumson Road) in Little Silver.

Meetings usually feature a guest speaker or

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demonstration, as well as refreshments and floral designs prepared by members. Anyone with an interest in gardening or floral design is welcome to attend and speak with members about the activities offered.

The September 12 reception will be held at the home of member Cathy Goldberg.

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The Community YMCA Swim Team Wins National Championship Men’s and Women’s Team Capture First Place & Coach Receives Recognition

A DELIGHTFUL COMBINATION OF COMEDY AND ROMANCE!

The Community YMCA’s Aquarockets swim team captured firstplace at the National YMCA Long Course Championship meet in Maryland on August 3.

THE COMMUNIT Y YMCA’S AQUAROCKETS swim team

captured the national title for the second year in a row at the 2019 YMCA Long Course National Championship at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Both the men’s and women’s team took first place overall, while Head Coach Jack Caucino of Point Pleasant was honored as Coach of the Meet at the national swimming event, which took place July 30 through August 3.

“We are thrilled to congratulate our swim team on their second national championship, and proud of the hard work and continued excellence of Coach Jack Caucino,” said the Community YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer.

The women’s 400-meter freestyle consisting of Megan Judge of Colts Neck, Caroline McGann, Mary Mahoney and Natalie Heim, all from Middletown, captured first place, while Richie Trentalange, 17, also of Middletown, defended his national title and swam to a first-place victory in the 50-meter breaststroke.

“Our swim team earned the national title with hard work, dedication and tremendous support from their parents and our team of coaches,” Caucino said.

Caucino was again recognized as Coach of the Meet at the YMCA nationals, the third time in his career. He has coached the Aquarockets swim team for 22 years, leading 12 teams to top 10 finishes at YMCA national meets.

More information on the Aquarockets swim team can be found at aquarockets.com or TheCommunityYMCA.org.

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Fall Migrations Along the Coast

YOU KNOW IT’S FALL AT THE JERSEY SHORE when kids

are packing-up to go back to school. But there are many signs that coastal critters are also on the move, too.

The eastern monarch butterflies are one of the most celebrated and longest-traveling insect migrators in the world. As we see them this fall many are on their mad dash to spend the winter in Mexico. To help them on this magnificent journey, the “shore bet” is a fall blooming plant known as the seaside goldenrod. (It’s not the duller ragweed plant, which cause many to sneeze). If you want to really help this gorgeous, amazing migrator year-round, plant milkweed—a lovely plant. They help feed the multi-generations of monarch butterflies that will return in the spring, as they head back to Canada. To learn more, there are many groups, books, and websites dedicated to their survival. In fact, many folks are bringing eggs indoors to hatch and release! Imagine what fun that can be!

Some fishes are now beginning to migrate, too. One of the coolest and unique looking of our local fish is the Atlantic Sturgeon. It looks like a cross between a fish and a dinosaur.

They are anadromous (a-nad-ro-mous) meaning they swim from the sea to spawn in fresh water (the Hudson River). In the fall, the males follow the females back to sea. These fish routinely grow to six feet and 70 lbs. but can grow up to 200 lbs. and live to 60 years. Once so plentiful they were called Albany Beef, over-fishing and pollution brought them to near extinction. They are currently on the endangered species list.

Question of the Month What do a canvasback, bufflehead, and brant have in common?

Find out next month.

Best Migration for People Who Love the Shore One of the most helpful migrations for marine life in the fall are the thousands of small and tall volunteers who flock to the beaches for COA’s Fall Beach Sweeps. The event, now in its 34th year, is on October 26th at over 60 locations from 9am – 12:30pm along the Jersey Shore. For more information and to register, visit CleanOceanAction.org or call 732.872.0111.

Local Brokerage Celebrates Grand Opening of New Building On August 15, Mary Burke, CEO, owner, and broker of record for Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty celebrated the grand opening of the firm’s newly built Rumson Office located at 1 West River Road.

The new office was feted with a grand celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by 300+ guests. Clients, friends, town officials, local real estate sales associates, local businesses and brand affiliate office owners as well as Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty management, sales associates, and employees were in attendance.

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