April 2019 by Little Silver Neighbors

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Little Silver An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Little Silver | APR 2019

The Duffy Family Back To Their Roots PHOTO CREDIT: SHINE BRIGHT STUDIOS

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Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA, Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS • info@rossbrewing.com

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

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REAL ESTATE AGENCY

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Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 • www.gannonholsey.com

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: Emergency.................................................... Dial 9-1-1 Police Department............................... (732) 747-5900 Fire Department................................... (732) 741-0934 Village/City/Town Hall........................ (732) 842-2400 Special Needs Registry...........(732) 431-6400 ext. 1188 Library................................................. (732) 747-9649 Parks and Recreation............................ (732) 842-2400 School District..................................... (732) 741-2188 Public Works ....................................... (732) 842-2400 Two River Alert - Code Red Emergency Free Notification................ (866) 939-0911

Your Little Silver Neighbors team has been braving the cold this past March to continue to bring our dear readers the latest in Little Silver happenings about town! With April here we can look forward to some showers to bring out May’s flowers, but until then we have great content lined up for you this month. Our residents on the cover this month is the Duffy family! Be sure to check in with our resident feature article to hear all about this lovely Little Silver family. The photos for our covers/feature articles have been thanks to our very talented contributing photographer Avery Brighton of Shine Bright Studios, who also happens to be the focus of our business profile this month. I would like to take a moment to say a very big Thank You to Avery for all of the beautiful portraits and photographs she brings to our publication. This month we have an expert article from Dr. Tina Zecca, owner of Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County on spring allergies, as well as an article by Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center. Did you know April is Parkinson’s awareness month? Fyzical has illuminated us on a unique boxing program that has been very successful for their patients—amazing things happen in Little Silver every day! For example, the first girls wrestling tournament in New Jersey history was held at RBR, which you will find in our issue. For all of you young scholars and parents, the Little Silver Charitable Foundation is offering a senior scholarship, the information is inside the issue! LSN has been able to connect with the Monmouth County Mental Health Association recently thanks to our expert contributor Patricia Holsey, owner of Gannon Holsey Real Estate. We are very proud to include a Mental Health Awareness article in our April issue. On the calendar is an event hosted by our new sponsor 26 West on the Navesink featuring a book reading by Little Silver local Dr. Michael Goldfarb! Thank you to our sponsoring businesses who make this publication possible and everyone in the community who has reached out to either myself or our editor Allison with your ideas or just to share your thoughts. WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please keep those emails and phone calls coming in, and if you have a nomination for a Little Silver local, contact us and we would be happy to feature them in an upcoming issue! All the best to all of you, and I am excited to connect with everyone again next month. Enjoy our April Issue! Gratefully Yours,

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Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA, Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS • info@rossbrewing.com

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

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REAL ESTATE AGENCY

The Haute Maven MARIA ELIZABETH, Lead Designer/ Owner (732) 804-3589 www.thehautemaven.com

Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 • www.gannonholsey.com

FULL SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY

REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE

Oliver L.E. Soden Agency HAL SODEN, JR., Principal (732) 521-0001 Info@sodeninsurance.com

Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 • www.apexsportsnj.com

PUBLICATION TEAM

ADVERTISING Contact | Ryan Keating Email | rkeating@bestversionmedia.com Phone | (732) 691-2652

SHARE MORE THAN OUR MAGAZINE! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @LittleSilverNeighbors_BVM

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Ryan Keating at rkeating@ bestversionmedia.com or (732) 691-2652.

Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 www.stevenjenaesalon.com

HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 www.brownshc.com

Your Time. Your Dry Cleaners. Your Way

INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

Rase Solutions Inc. RAAKESH BLOKHRA, President (302) 722-5374 www.rasesolutions.com

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD, Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com

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Family Feature

THE DUFFY FAMILY — Back to Their Roots By Allison Merchant

2016

marked a decade’s worth of fate bringing together Lauren and Brendan Duffy. Both had grown up near Little Silver, rolling in and out of Oceanport, Rumson, and Fair Haven like the waves in a low tide, not quite ready to crash into each other just yet. Summer of 2006 Brendan returned home after serving two deployments for the Marine Corps and receiving an honorable discharge. He had been in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now he was rejoin his friends at the old Hook, Line & Sinker in Rumson. It was there he met Lauren and the rest is history. It only seems fitting that 10 years after their chanced meeting, the two moved their growing family to a town both had constantly been drawn to over the years. “I think it’s really funny that I can name exactly what every storefront was when we were little,” Lauren said. “I can tell you Henny Penny Popcorn was next to Ray’s Seafood. Even though I grew up in Oceanport, we were always in Little Silver because we had friends in Little Silver and because that’s where my mom went to the grocery store. We went to Sickles, we went to Little Silver Family Pharmacy, even the Post Office.” Brendan’s father lived for a time on Crest Drive near Fox Hill, starting out at Markham before transferring to St. James and moving to Rumson. “In a way, my family did start in Little Silver,” Brendan admitted. One of his most striking memories of Little Silver dates back to 2006 during the Little Silver 9/11 Memorial event. “When I

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was in the Marines and I was still in active duty, my best friend growing up’s father was killed in 9/11, Karl Smith. He grew up on Lovett [Ave]. And so, I don’t really know how it came about, but I was asked to lead the pledge of allegiance during the national anthem back in 2006,” Brendan said, despite being a resident of Rumson at the time. The Duffys moved to Little Silver with their three children Declan, Grace, and Johnathan. The main driving force was the esteemed school district Little Silver has to offer. But what made this town home for the family was its familiarity and welcoming arms. “There’s more of a sense of tighter knit community here,” Brendan said. “No matter where you live in this town, you’re only two or three blocks from the center itself. That attracted us here.” Additionally, the Duffy family fare best when near the ocean. “Obviously being surrounded by both rivers was a huge thing for us. And the ocean and the beach: can’t stress that enough. If you come here on weekend and find our car in our driveway, it’s probably because we came home to take our dog out for a walk really quick. We’re never home, we’re at the beach nonstop. We want to give back to our kids what we grew up with. And I think that we’re very lucky to be able to do that.” Both Brendan and Lauren have generations of swimmers in their family, including the newest leaves on the family tree. “Declan swims competitively for New Jersey Race Club. From

the moment he was born he has always loved the water, he learned to swim at two and now he has a year-round swim team and he’s doing awesome with that,” Lauren said. In the summer, Grace joins him on the Sea Bright Beach Club swim team. She loves to flex her creative muscles as well. “If she’s not drawing something, she’s dreaming of her next art project. Or she’s building Legos. She totally has the artsy side of the brain,” Brendan said. And right on the track of being a happy and healthy three-year-old, Johnathan remains enamored with Thomas the Train. His ardor for the locomotive friend may prove for be a lifelong friendship and passion. The Duffy family share their greatest passion each day: celebrating being a family. Year round they pursue activities like hiking, water sports, beach outings, fishing, skiing, and winter skating. Lauren and Brendan share their passions with their children, hoping to instill openness and friendliness as each of them grow. “I think who we are, we are a family who truly love being with each other. We are very family oriented, we really, truly do enjoy doing activities together. We are always willing to try new things,” Lauren said. Cooking classes have become a favorite with Grace and Declan, sharing their mother’s passion for cooking and baking. Recently, Lauren has been baking homemade bread for the kids to bring to school. “And by no means, we are not the Brady Bunch,” Brendan joked. “We do disagree with each other and our kids do meltdown. We’re Little Silver Neighbors

trying to teach our kids the importance of ‘never be afraid to come back to mom and dad.’ They always have that relationship where we’re your friend but we’re also your mom and dad and trust us. We’re leading by example as best as we can.” Before every swim meet Lauren encourages Declan to swim with his heart, to lead with his heart. “What I mean by that is his heart just loves to swim, so he’s got passion in the water. And when you dive in and you’re racing someone, use that passion. I think that holds true with everything they do, with everything we do,” Lauren said. Each day she encourages her family to lead with their hearts, to lead with their passions. Brendan and Lauren try to find a balance between old school and new, keeping open mindedness in line with respect and politeness. “Always have conversations with new people to learn about them,” Lauren said. “It never hurts to say hello and be friendly. Just learn to always be polite and say hello and that’s the people we are.” The Duffys thrive on this philosophy each day where they find friends and family in their neighbors and community. Their residence on Sunnycrest Court brings smiles, barbeques, and lasting friendships. Their time in town sparks conversations, chances to meet new neighbors,

and memories of old friends that are close by. “The joke always was when I was growing up was be careful who you’re kissing because I’m related to so many people between Rumson, Fairhaven, and Oceanport,” Lauren laughed. Little Silver roots reside in the Duffy family tree. And now that they have returned to those roots, they hope to live here for many years to come. “We’re never moving from our neighborhood; forever until we’re old.” With three years of being in town, it seems like the fated tide finally came in after generations of push and pull. The Duffy family found to their home, like waves crashing on the shore.

DO YOU KNOW A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A STORY TO SHARE?

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We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

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Family Feature

THE DUFFY FAMILY — Back to Their Roots By Allison Merchant

2016

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DO YOU KNOW A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A STORY TO SHARE?

Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

April 2019

Community Event

By Allison Merchant P h o t o C o u r t e s y o f M a r i a n n e K l i g ma n

ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 the RBR BUC Backers Foundation hosted its annual Ladies Day Out Luncheon at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. The afternoon was a wonderful success with approximately 150 guests, more than 85 baskets raffled off, and delicious food selections. This event is hosted each year to raise money for the foundation to support Red Bank Regional High School. The group is devoted to help enhance the educational experience of every student through effective collaboration with the RBR administration, teachers, and community. As the mimosas poured, winners of baskets received tickets to shows at the State Theater, Monmouth University Theater, Two River Theater, and Count Basie theater. There were gift cards for dinner at all the popular restaurants in the area, local Pizza parlors, and markets including Sickles, Olivia's, Palumbo’s, Gianni’s, and FoodTown to name a few. There were also Grand Prizes that included Billy Joel tickets, an Apple Watch, a bicycle donated by Shrewsbury Bicycles, a Poor Cat necklace, a Tiffany’s necklace and more. It was hard not to have a wonderful time with the delicious food, beautiful ocean views, and an overwhelming support for the education of students at RBR.

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April 2019

Business Profile

Photos Courtesy of Avery Brighton

Capturing Stories

By Allison Merchant

EACH MONTH, OUR MAGAZINE IS GRACED WITH THE WONDERFUL FACES OF LITTLE SILVER. Friends and family smile at you from the cover, captured at moments of happiness, playfulness, and joy. The skilled hand behind these jubilant faces and moments is the talented Avery Brighton of Shine Bright Studios. 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of opening her studio space in Rumson. “I turned the carriage house on the property into a studio space for doing headshots, product shots and babies. Also, it is where I photograph the very popular tween model programs for Moon Child Boutique in Fair Haven, Violet Valentine in Manasquan, and dancers at Kick performing arts studios in Rumson,” Brighton said. Shine Bright Studios hosts a number of services including headshots in the studio and on location, specializing in children, creatives, actors, dancers, as well as traditional corporate headshots. Also provide is personal brand photography for social media and small businesses owners, and family and pet lifestyle photography sessions on location. But Brighton’s photographic endeavors began long before 2008. When she attended Rumson Country Day School, she took a course in photography and learned techniques with the former Headmaster Bill Dexter’s darkroom. Dexter also ran the school’s yearbook and Brighton took a shine to capturing the athletic department. “I was an athlete at the time, so I ended up doing a lot of sports pictures.” Brighton had been exposed to photography growing up. “My father and grandfather were avid amateur photographers. I have a large collection of their vintage cameras,” Brighton said. “He [her father] always had slideshows and took tons and tons of family pictures. It was just always something that was a part of my life.”

She inherited thousands of slides from their collection and converted them to digital to preserve the heritage of her family. She briefly studied photography at Ithaca College in NY before transferring to pursue textile science and design at the University of Maryland. She spent the next 20 years in fashion and furniture design. “I didn’t think I could make a living as a photographer,” Brighton admitted. She worked for many companies in the fashion and furniture industry, still using photography whenever she could. After years of independent contracting, Brighton made the decision to move on. She regained her passion for sports photography while raising her three daughters whom were active in horseback riding, soccer, and performing arts. “I started photographing the horse shows of my daughter and all her friends,” Brighton said. “Then I was selling all their horse show pictures. And my other daughter did soccer, so I photographed all her soccer tournaments. Then I went into weddings and did some weddings. And eventually I’ve narrowed it down now—I don’t do weddings or events anymore—I pretty much do families and I have the studio.” To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Brighton decided to publish a coﬀee table book Surf and City—Children of Monmouth County. The Surf and City Project will document the lives of children living in Monmouth County over the period of a year. At the end of the year a hardbound photo book will be published with full page pictures of all the participants. The entirety of photoshoot session fees will be donated to the Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical center. “When it started, it was because I realized I had been doing this for ten years. Because I work in the studio so much now, I wasn’t really out and about as much as I wanted to be photographing kids outside. I kind of miss that. And I was looking for more of something that would inspire me and also give to a charity,” Brighton explained.

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She has been involved with Monmouth Medical Center, being on the women’s council for a while. “I just thought it would be good charity to donate towards and give me a platform and a partner to work with. And also, what I’d like to do is give them images that they can use in their social media. Maybe photograph children that may not ever have the chance to get a nice portrait done or have a family portrait for families that would never be able to afford me. I want to give back that way somehow.” Her hope is to involve the community and all parts of the community, not just people that can afford it. She wishes to showcase all the wonderful things Monmouth County has to offer. Brighton has been a resident all her life. “I think this the most incredible area for raising a family with wonderful schools and engaging and warm community feeling. There is so much natural beauty and so many activities to enjoy year-round. The best part of my job is getting to know all the young families that are living in the area.” Photographing people is a true passion for Brighton and this book operates as a passion project for her. She strives for her subjects to be as natural and candid as possible. She always encourages people to move, to laugh, to talk because her quick eye can help capture those special moments. “My love is photographing people and life. One of my favorite places I’ve ever photographed was Cuba. And Indonesia was another place that was just unbelievable. I do a lot of a travel. But I love going to developing countries, especially warmer ones because people live on the streets, and there’s so much life on the street. And I love photographing that. My favorite thing to do is to go on the subway in New York and sneak pictures.” She visits New York frequently to photograph her daughter for her fashion blog, To Be Bright. Brighton utilizes her strong communication skills even with her daughter. “We’re out in the streets of New York. You have to

hopefully be encouraging to your subject and make them feel comfortable so you can get the right shot. But you need also the technical skills so that you’re not drawing away from that so you can get the right picture. Because if you’re fussing with your camera, you’ve lost the moment,” Brighton said. “It is like creating stories. I even do that with my portrait sessions with families. We’ll go to a place that has some meaning to them. And you want to be able to capture the story and what they do. Because that is what you’re going to remember in the end.” For more information about the Surf and City Project or to apply to be in the book Surf and City—Children of Monmouth County, visit www. thesurfandcity.com. To learn more about Shine Bright Studios, visit www. shinebrightstudios.com.

When you enter a community managed by East Coast-Ideal Management you will notice the carefully tended grounds, the pristine streets and the beautifully maintained buildings. It is abundantly evident that the property is thriving and is in capable hands.

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

Business Profile

Photos Courtesy of Avery Brighton

Capturing Stories

By Allison Merchant

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Expert Contributor

Allergy Season!

Community

SPRING INTO

Take Advantage of Your Neighborhood Magazine!

By Dr. Tina Zecca, A l l e r g y & A s t h ma A s s o c i a t e s of Monmouth County

inter will soon be a memory and we look forward to warmer weather, sunshine, and beautiful flowers. But pollen will also be close at hand—triggering allergy sufferers to experience sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes—just to name a few of the symptoms that one can experience during this time of year. A board-certified allergist can diagnose, treat, and give patients preventative options and suggestions as to symptom control with the spring and symptoms. Numerous treatment options exist for patients so that symptoms can be better tolerated. Oral medications, nasal sprays, and allergen immunotherapy can all be used to combat allergies and make springtime more tolerable and enjoyable. Asthma and sinus symptoms can also be aggravated during this time of year, which is why it is important to follow up with an allergist so that these symptoms can be prevented. Spring should be an enjoyable time of year to look forward to and allergy patients too can look forward to this time of year with less symptoms and preventative management under the care of an allergist.

ittle Silver Neighbors is all about bringing people together and fostering a closer-knit community! Check out the many ways that you can contribute to and take advantage of your monthly neighborhood magazine:

Resident Features Get to know your neighbors and community one resident at a time. We enjoy featuring residents from all walks of life. Make the magazine your own by submitting nominations of families or individuals who you would like to see highlighted – could be the newest or longest-living residents on the block, your friends next door, the hobbyist, entrepreneur, etc. Help us honor those people who make this community a great place to live, work and raise a family. Or use this feature as a way to share your own story with neighbors. See page four for one example of a resident feature. Social Scene What’s happening in the neighborhood? If you’re part of a book club, social group or charity organization promoting fun or service in the community, share your experiences and photos, and invite others to join you! Association Updates If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, we offer an open invitation to post information to your neighbors through this publication for free. Saving association money and putting it towards ways to improve your subdivision is important, so we create customized HOA sections, saving you time and money. Local Spotlight What is going on around town? Who achieved something amazing this month? Let us know and we will give them a spot where they can shine.

Pet Corner Share your love for your precious pet by introducing him/her to the community! Whether your friend is of the feline, canine, amphibian, aviary or other species, we recognize the uniqueness of your pet and are happy to share his/her quirks, habits, favorite activities and more. Creative Corner Do you have something creative like a piece of artwork, poem, comic strip, or short story that you want to share with the community? Is it your own work? Environmental Spotlight Do you have some environmental subject you feel is important to share? Do you know of events or actions being taken to help preserve and conserve? Bulletin Board Celebrate life’s milestones and events! Post announcements such as engagements, weddings or anniversaries, hats off to graduates, military recognition, new baby announcements, retiree congrats, neighborhood garage sales and more. If you have a submission or feature idea, simply email Allison Merchant at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com with your name and submission info. Please note the submission deadlines found on page 3. We look forward to hearing your ideas.

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School and Extracurricular Activities Showcase budding athletes, artists and actors among us by submitting photos and details on your kids’ accomplishments, as well as information on school events and fundraisers your family is involved in.

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IF SPRING IS UPON US, SUMMER CANNOT BE FAR BEHIND, SO LET’S TALK VACATION. I feel like I want to take you farther afield. I want to transport you to a place of unimaginable beauty, where the setting sun ignites the scenery to a fiery brilliance. You have seen this place in countless advertisements and calendars, for good reason. Arches National Park is heart stopping in its dramatic grandeur and once visited, will forever be in your heart. The moment you turn onto Scenic Drive, the park’s main road, the adventure begins. There’s almost too much to see but it’s all contained in a close-ish area, which makes it possible. You’ll pass the Petrified Dunes, and Rock Pinnacles and The Great Wall. You need to make Balanced Rock your first stop, you’ll find it’s aptly named. There’s a nice little trail, definitely hike it.

Off Windows Road there are so many arches you won’t know where to start and they are all literally jaw droppingly beautiful. Keep an eye out for the Parade of Elephants. Double, Cove, Ribbon, Broken and Turret Arches are must do’s but of course, they all are. It’s all about how much time you have allotted to spend in the park. (We ended up staying extra days because we could not make ourselves leave. It’s just that incredible.) This park takes your breath away at each turn, which you’ll find out as you turn onto Devils Garden Road, which leads to the campgrounds Skyline and Tapestry Arch. Again, how much you can get to depend on time, maybe fitness as well. The daddy of them all, the most famous arch in the park, is Delicate Arch. It is one of the most iconic images of our National Parks. Bring plenty of water, you’ll need it. One, because journey is hot and two because you will want to stay a while, and if you hope to get your picture under the arch, you’ll have to wait your turn. It’s one of the few times you won’t mind waiting. There is something so peaceful and centering about being on the rock. Time your hike for sunset, you won’t be alone or disappointed. As always stop at the Visitor's Center and talk to the Rangers. The more information you have, the better you will be able to use your time. Although there’s a lot to be said about living in the moment and just blowing where the wind takes you. I am a camper, so many of the places I write about, I have experienced in the most rustic of ways. If you want to camp at Devils Garden, you need to book now. On the bottom of the rock you can try Goose Island, there are some first come spots. We had good luck there, but I can’t guarantee availability. Summer is a busy time with lots of families doing exactly what you’re doing. I do understand sleeping under the stars on a moonlit night is not everyone’s cup of tea. For those of you who say, enjoy running water and a shower, the town of Moab has plenty of chain hotels. Some with a pool which is a welcome relief from the “dry” heat. There are a few resorts and apparently an opportunity for glamping. (I researched this with a judgmental raised eyebrow, but begrudgingly admit it looks amazing.) This is in high demand so if you are thinking about it, book early. The town of Moab does not disappoint. It’s a surprising big, small town. The main thing I remember was a laid-back coffee shop but I’m a little obsessive about my love of caffeine. One of our favorite experiences was a hike to a secret swimming spot, which ended in a natural pool fed by a waterfall. We found it because the kids talked to strangers—yeah that happened, a lot—we were directed to an old water aqueduct just outside of town. This was a treasure, one of our most memorial afternoons and we had many.

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2019. RBR hosted the first ever New Jersey Girls Wrestling Regional Tournament. Girls Wrestling was newly sanctioned as a sport by the NJSIAA Executive Committee in October 2018. Both the north and south divisions participated in the event which covers 10 weight classes ranging from 100 to 235 pounds. “We are delighted that 305 girls from 95 schools all participated in the event with all parts of the state represented from High Point to Lower Cape May and Red Bank to Trenton,” said Athletic Director Del Dal Pra. RBR had three participants in the event, senior Sheridan Torres from Little Silver, senior Bella Ybarra from Red Bank, and freshman Joanna Jimenez from Red Bank. Torres put RBR girls wrestling on the map when she arrived as a freshman with a five-time national title championship in Grappling, a division of the mixedmartial sport she practiced. Torres ranked second in the state in her weight class of 118 pounds. She came in second in her class at the tournament and represented RBR at the North Region State Championship in Atlantic City. “I had always been a fighter,” Torres said. “And when I first came to RBR, Coach Ferris found me, and I played on the boys’ wrestling team for the past four years.” Ybarra has been wrestling with the boys’ team since she was a sophomore switching from swimming to wrestling. She practiced the mixed martial arts, practicing kickboxing and jujitsu. Jimenez first practiced a contact sport when she followed her brother in boxing. A former soccer player, she now concentrates her efforts in wrestling. “At first it was a just a sport to me but eventually it became so much more,” Ybarra said. “It just does something for your self-confidence, not just as a person or a student but as a woman. Some people claim girls shouldn’t wrestle—that it is a boy’s sport. But it is so amazing being here and looking at all these strong women. I feel a kinship with them, and they really support you.”

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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month By Joanne Fink, Fyzical T h e r ap y & B a l a n c e C e n t e r

IT’S A DEVASTATING AND LIFE CHANGING DIAGNOSIS—Parkinson’s Disease. However now, thanks to a program established in Indianapolis in 2006, there is a way to fight back against the diagnosis and improve quality of life. When we hear the word “Parkinson’s” most of us immediately think of Michael J. Fox who has been battling the disease for many years. However, another important individual, diagnosed at age 40 is the man responsible for founding Rock Steady Boxing and bringing hope to those with Parkinson’s. His name is Scott C. Newman, who is a former Marion County (Indiana) prosecutor. The Rock Steady Method was developed over the course of seven years. Today there are more than 700 Rock Steady Boxing affiliate programs around the world. Though it may seem surprising, this non-contact boxing inspired fitness routine is dramatically improving the ability of people with Parkinson’ to live independent lives. “We have always believed in the Rock Steady Boxing Method,” said Joyce Johnson, Executive Director of Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. “When evidence began to emerge that our program had a very positive impact on the ‘boxers’, our mission became clear—to share

our knowledge and experience with all people with Parkinson’s. That is why we decided to make our training available worldwide—to train as many as we can so together, we can improve the care of people with Parkinson’s everywhere.” Classes, taught by Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coaches, include an exercise program that attacks Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points. While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time and balance, workouts include: ring work, focus mitts, heavy bags, speed bags, jump rope, core work, calisthenics, and circuit weight training. No boxing experience is necessary and people of all ages are invited to participate. Boxers, both male and female, range in age from mid30s to early 90s. This April, Rock Steady Boxing Little Silver, located at Parker Creek Fitness, 116 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver, will join millions in observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month. “Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the disease and challenges our boxers live with on a daily basis and to reflect on their courageous battle. Rock Steady Boxing is about more than just one class or one program, our mission is to inspire and provide hope and better quality of life globally for those who are fighting back

against Parkinson’s disease, “ said Donna Singer, PT owner of Rock Steady Boxing Little Silver. According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease and more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year. Recent medical studies, including one at the Cleveland Clinic, focus on intense “forced” exercise and indicate that certain types of exercise can exert a neuroprotective influence and may actually slow the progress of the chronic, incurable disease. If you know anyone struggling with Parkinson’s, make sure they know about Rock Steady Boxing, it is a life changer. Rock Steady Boxing Little Silver was established in August 2018. They currently offer two levels of classes twice weekly. Participants in the program enjoy the benefits of the exercise as well as a feeling of camaraderie with their fellow boxers. Little Silver Resident Brett Ratner, PTA is the Head Coach and leads classes along with Melissa McDonnell, Fitness Manager at Parker Creek Fitness. For additional information about Rock Steady Boxing Little Silver, call 732-758-0002 or 732758-1669. Additional information about Rock Steady Boxing Inc. and Parkinson’s Disease is available at www.rocksteadyboxing.org.

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here is a tremendous amount of information circulating about gluten and the concern about eating it. Is it a fad and hype or is it real? My opinion and experience is it is legitimate but many of the changes people make to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet can be even more damaging. Comparable to reducing fat in the diet by eating fat free everything like cookies and ice cream or reducing sugar by using artificial sweeteners like aspartame and others. Those highly processed foods are even worse than eating or drinking high amounts of fat and sugar. Here’s the simple solution to figuring out if your body is having difficulty processing gluten: talk to your doctor about celiac test and gluten intolerance if you are experiencing, extreme fatigue and/or gut issues after eating gluten-heavy foods like most breads, pastas, cereals, etc. The testing can be inconclusive unfortunately, so I suggest to my clients to clean it out from their diets for 30 days. Not replacing with gluten free products but rather with whole ancient grains like kamut, quinoa, amaranth along with natural fruit and nutbased flours like coconut and almond flours. Most corn flour and rice flours are highly processed and not rich in fiber or nutrients therefore for the 30 days I recommend high fiber complex carbohydrate gluten free options. The grains are as easy to make as rice and you can cook in bulk using them for breakfast

B y T ammi F ee C arlson Ingredients: 3/4 Cup of coconut flour 1/2 Tsp of baking soda 1/4 Tsp of sea salt 6 Organic eggs 1/2 Cup of coconut oil, melted 1/2 Cup of honey or maple syrup 1 Tsp of vanilla extract Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients together and set aside. 3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, and mix in melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. 4. Add dry ingredients and mix well. 5. Let sit for 3-5 minutes or until coconut flour has absorbed the liquid. 6. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan. 7. Fill each muffin tin 3/4 full of batter. 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes. 9. Let muffins cool before serving. 10. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Tammi is a resident of Little Silver and you might recognize her from our November 2018 issue Family Feature! For advice from a degreed nutritionist, exercise specialist, and certified health coach, look for her monthly column Food for Thought in upcoming issues to find beneficial lifestyle alternatives and yummy recipes.

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warm cereals or with yogurt and fruit to lunch. And dinner spicing and mixing them as you would a rice or pasta. Increase your water as well as fruit and vegetables during these 30 days. Also eat more salmon and beans to get a powerful vitamin and omega enhancement to your meals. You will feel a significant difference by the second week of the 30 days if you are gluten intolerant or sensitive. Celiac is a more extreme sensitivity and is linked to hereditary measures. Celiac is also considered an autoimmune disease like Type 1 Diabetes, Hashimotos, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and others. I run with the school of thought to reduce gluten as much as you can if you already have an autoimmune disease. There is viable research out there linking the high likelihood of predisposition to another autoimmune disease after having one and the hereditary aspect of autoimmune deficiencies running through generations. Get informed but not crazy and try the 30-day cleanse of gluten. See how you feel and then take further steps. One of my favorite coconut flour recipes to follow.

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The Right Time to Start the Conversation B y S ta c e y D o n o v a n , C h i e f D e v e l o pm e n t O ff i c e r MAY IS NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH (or Mental Health Awareness Month): a month to turn our focus on the importance of mental heath and wellness. For nearly 70 years, organizations across the country have been spreading awareness and fostering a culture that removes stigma and bias which too often surrounds mental illness and disease. Started by Mental Health America in 1949, it has reached millions of people in the country through the media, local events, and in most recent years encouraging screenings. While much progress has been made, there is still work to be done. For many people with mental illnesses, stigma is one of the main obstacles to pursuing treatment. When you consider the fact that less than half of American

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its assurance to promote mental health and wellness as an integral part of overall wellness, including prevention for all, identification for those at risk, services those who need them, with recovery as a goal. Many may ask: where do I start? Mental health screenings are an important first step. It is just as crucial as getting regular check-ups with your doctor. When scheduling everything from sports physicals, vision checks, and dental exams for family members and ourselves the importance of mental health screenings as part of overall physical health cannot be ignored. So many of the warning signs for mental health concerns resemble what we consider to be normal parts of life, like feeling tired all of the time, worrying about things or having trouble sleeping. Mental Health America’s President and CEO, Paul Gianfriddo stated, “Half of all mental health disorders begin by the age of 14.

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About 75 percent begin by the age of 24. Early identification and intervention in children and young adults is essential to their current and future mental well-being.” “Regular participation and completion of mental health screening tools are oftentimes the beginning of a journey towards overall and improved health and wellness. A screen can sometimes uncover a larger issue, or it can be used to start a conversation with family and friends before an actual crisis occurs,” said Wendy DePedro, CEO Mental Health Association of Monmouth County. Mental health screenings can be performed in Primary Care settings but are also available online at mentalhealthamerica.net/ screening-tools. This comprehensive tool kit helps individuals and families to recognize signs of depression and anxiety in youth and adults. Last fall, MHAMC launched its outpatient

counseling services in response to the serious growing need for counseling services in Monmouth County. Counseling is available at two convenient locations in Shrewsbury and Red Bank with flexible hours. Services are provided by licensed therapists in a private setting that fosters healing and resilience. As Mental Health Month approaches, take the time to have this critical conversation, seek activities that educate and foster safe messaging, and advocate to remove the stigma and prejudice that perpetuates loved ones living in shame and isolation. May is the time to get involved. Join the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County at its Annual Dinner on May 8 at Eagle Oaks Country Club and at the Ridge Road Run May 19 at Red Bank Regional School. To learn more visit mentalhealthmonmouth.org.

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Bed

Bath

56 Essex Dr

$409,000

1,682

1985

2.1

122 Markham Pl

$449,000

1,607

1949

1.1

12 Eastborne Dr

$449,900

1,756

1985

2.1

384 Prospect Ave

$449,900

1,750

1903

129 Birch Ave

$465,000

408 Branch Ave

$515,000

1958

1.1

421 Rumson Rd

$519,900

1952

2.1

38 Woodland St

$519,900

1,924

1954

39 Prince Pl

$599,000

2,089

1.1

26 Queens Dr E

$649,900

1950

29 Silverwhite Rd

$654,990

1,836

1956

18 Carriage Gate Dr

$665,000

2,378

2017

2.1

208 Heritage Ct

$679,900

2,188

1993

2.1

71 Garden Rd

$689,000

2.1

21 Carriage Gate Dr

$699,000

2016

2.1

241 Willow Dr

$699,900

1903

14 Quaker Ln

$719,000

1993

2.2

60 Brookside Ln

$749,900

1979

74 Highfield Ct

$759,000

1993

2.1

28 Seven Bridges Rd

$799,000

1997

2.1

1,524

3,376

2,908

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THE PAST FEW YEARS THE LITTLE SILVER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION offered a college scholarship of $1,000 to Little Silver seniors from RBR. This year that opportunity opens up to any high school senior that resides in Little Silver. Eligible applicants are required to submit an essay of 500 words or less in response to the prompt: “What is special about growing up in Little Silver?” Essays are to be submitted by June 1, 2019 to contact@lscfinc.com. The foundation will then review and notify the winner later in June. More information can be found on at www.LSCFInc.com.

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Town Real Estate

Price

Apx SqFt

Apx Year Built

Bed

Bath

56 Essex Dr

$409,000

1,682

1985

2.1

122 Markham Pl

$449,000

1,607

1949

1.1

12 Eastborne Dr

$449,900

1,756

1985

2.1

384 Prospect Ave

$449,900

1,750

1903

129 Birch Ave

$465,000

408 Branch Ave

$515,000

1958

1.1

421 Rumson Rd

$519,900

1952

2.1

38 Woodland St

$519,900

1,924

1954

39 Prince Pl

$599,000

2,089

1.1

26 Queens Dr E

$649,900

1950

29 Silverwhite Rd

$654,990

1,836

1956

18 Carriage Gate Dr

$665,000

2,378

2017

2.1

208 Heritage Ct

$679,900

2,188

1993

2.1

71 Garden Rd

$689,000

2.1

21 Carriage Gate Dr

$699,000

2016

2.1

241 Willow Dr

$699,900

1903

14 Quaker Ln

$719,000

1993

2.2

60 Brookside Ln

$749,900

1979

74 Highfield Ct

$759,000

1993

2.1

28 Seven Bridges Rd

$799,000

1997

2.1

1,524

3,376

2,908

Education

Address

Annual College Scholarship Opens to All Little Silver Seniors By Allison Merchant

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Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

Around Town

DELICIOUS SPRING By Allison Merchant

oming this May along with the taste of spring will be a Taste of Little Silver. This spring food festival street fair began in 2017. The event is organized by Little Silver Charitable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Little Silver through community events and support various Little Silver programs and organizations. Residents can look forward to another showcase of businesses and community groups based in Little Silver. In the past, the event had businesses in Little Silver like Sickles Market, The Turning Point, Felicia’s Kitchen, Gianni’s Pizzeria, Ferucci’s Gourmet Foods, Luigi’s Famous Pizza, The Ye Olde Pie Shoppe, The Healthy Palate, Olivia’s Trattoria, ACME, Graze, Angelo’s Italian Market, the Chimney Cake Factory, Diomede’s Seafood Restaurant and more. There were personal fitness, exercise training, and physical therapy businesses, salons and boutique shops, artistic and creative learning centers, dance and wellness studios, pet groomers, home appliance, gardening and landscape professionals, automotive, investment and travel experts, youth and adult organizations, news publications, and town emergency service groups all packed on Prospect Avenue during the incredible festivities to celebrate their community. This year the event will be held on Saturday, May 18. Businesses based in Little Silver that would like to participate again or join the festivities can register with a participation fee of $100 to the Little Silver Charitable Foundation. The deadline is April 30 and all information is found at www.LSCFInc.com.

Little Silver’s Coaches Appreciation Dinner By Allison Merchant

ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 the Little Silver’s Recreation department hosted the Annual Coach Appreciation Dinner at the Little Silver Firehouse. It was a wonderful affair with a Mardi Gras theme and Louisiana style cuisine, catered by Chef Peter Roskowinski. This event was supported by donations and honored the retiring recreation committee members. The honored awards were presented by former Little Silver recreational soccer and baseball coach Mayor Bob Neff to the following retired coaches: Paul Gutleber, Mike Teter, and Jim and Veronica Scanlon. Little Silver Neighbors would like to congratulate and commemorate the wonderful contribution of these individuals. At the dinner there was an announcement of the recent grant the department received from Monmouth County Open Space program. This is the third consecutive year Little Silver has received the grant. According to Recreation Director Doug Glassmacher, the allocation of $125,000 will be used to improve Challenger Field with bathroom facilities.

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April 2019

Around Town

DELICIOUS SPRING By Allison Merchant

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Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

Education

GREAT SCOTT!

It’s SciVention Convention Time Again B y M a r y C h amb e r l a i n | P h o t o s C o u r t e s y AT POINT ROAD SCHOOL, the annual SciVention allows students the opportunity to unleash the scientist and inventor from within. On Thursday, February 21, students in second and fourth grade walked into school carrying their trifold boards, boxes of supplies, and materials to present to their fellow students, judges, and family members. The SciVention Convention has been an annual event at the school for the past eight years. Mrs. Whittle, Point Road Elementary STEM teacher, organizes the SciVention Convention each year and is always thrilled to see what projects are initiated and completed by students on their own, outside of the school day. Students looked forward to showing what they had learned by presenting either an experiment they conducted, an invention that they have developed, or an investigation they have conducted. They use the Scientific Method or Engineering Design process to help guide their work and presentations. On the morning of the SciVention, students set up their displays and throughout the school day, classes visit to see what their peers have discovered.

Point Road School

After school, judging occurs. While students man their displays, Red Bank Regional High School students voluntarily come to the school to listen to each student’s presentation and then grade them using rubric scoring. The elementary students were very excited to share what they had learned with the older students. The RBR students were impressed with what the students knew about their topics and enjoyed hearing their excitement about their projects! In the evening, students and their families return to their displays where they inform everyone that stops by what they had learned. Parents were heard saying that SciVention is something their child looks forward to each year. Dr. Albert-Devine, Point Road principal, stated, “The SciVention Convention is helping our students to think like scientists and engineers. It fosters a love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in our students that will allow them to be successful in the future. I always look forward to listening to the students enthusiastically talk about their project and what they learned.”

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

Education

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Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

EVERY TUESDAY

Gordon D. Donald, MD, FACS

Story Time with Ms. Val

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH – SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

Biologic Solutions for: Knee & Shoulder Arthritis

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD

Sponsored by the Little Silver Police Department, PDA Local 359 @Markham Place Gazebo, 95 Markham Place, Little Silver Time: 1pm Rain date will be Sunday, April 14th

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH

Little Silver Easter Egg Hunt

MONDAY, APRIL 15TH

Tax Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

Not Just Dessert Wines

April Fool’s Day

MONDAY, APRIL 1ST

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH

@Shrewsbury Yacht Club, 925 River Rd, Fair Haven Time: 5pm

World Autism Awareness Day

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#EndTheStigma and Raise Awareness about the Importance of Mental Health & Wellness @ First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way Lakewood Time: 4:05pm Tickets: $1 purchased at https://groupmatics.events/ event/Mentalhealth53 Opening for Baseball and Softball Season

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

@Streets in downtown Red Bank Time: 11am-5pm

MONDAY, APRIL 1ST

Stem Cells / PRP

Lakewood BlueClaws Partner with the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

Try four courses paired with sweet and unexpected dessert wines. @26 West on the Navesink, 26 West Front St, Red Bank Time: 6-9pm Tickets: $55 purchased at www.26westonthenavesink.com

To view participating restaurants, visit https:// jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com

Low Back Pain

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH

EFLS Annual Big Event: Future Ready

@Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Ln, Middletown Time: 8-11pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH

Red Bank Street Fair and Craft Show

Little Silver Business and Professionals Association Networking Event

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

Passover Begins at Sunset SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST

Easter

MONDAY, APRIL 22ND

Earth Day

Calendar of Events

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

World Book Day

Local Author Event Reading of Japan Inscape by Dr. Michael Goldfarb Wine and appetizers paired with book’s images @26 West on the Navesink, 26 West Front St, Red Bank Time: 6-9pm Tickets: $30 purchased at www.26westonthenavesink.com/ FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH

Arbor Day

TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH

Deadline for businesses to register for A Taste of Little Silver

Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th Participation fee: $100 to Little Silver Charitable Foundation at www.LSCFInc.com TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH

International Jazz Day

National Siblings Day

Important Trash and Recycling Information for All Residents Bulk collection is always your second pickup of the week and includes furniture and carpeting. No more than three items can be placed at the curb per pickup and must be placed to the curb the night before, along with any regular trash. No appliances, electronics or construction material permitted. No more than three items per week. PICKUP IS EVERY WEEK AS FOLLOWS: Zone 1: Monday and Thursday Zone 2: Tuesday and Friday Single-Stream Recycling Bottles, cans, plastic, newspaper, small cardboard and mixed paper can all be placed in the same container. Cardboard that is too large for a container should be flattened, tied and placed next to the container. PICKUP IS EVERY OTHER WEEK AS FOLLOWS: Zone 1: Wednesday April 10th and Wednesday April 24th Zone 2: Wednesday April 3rd and Wednesday April 17th Brush Pickup Branches must be no more than 4 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter. Do not place brush or leaves within 10 feet of a storm drain. Do not mix brush and leaves. As per state law, they must be recycled separately. Brush is to be placed in the street next to the curb. PICKUP IS EVERY OTHER WEEK AS FOLLOWS: Zone 1: Monday April 1st through Wednesday April 10th Zone 2: Monday April 15th through Wednesday April 24th

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

EVERY TUESDAY

Gordon D. Donald, MD, FACS

Story Time with Ms. Val

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon Introducing:

Living Orthopedics

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH – SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

Biologic Solutions for: Knee & Shoulder Arthritis

*Non-Surgical*

TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD

Sponsored by the Little Silver Police Department, PDA Local 359 @Markham Place Gazebo, 95 Markham Place, Little Silver Time: 1pm Rain date will be Sunday, April 14th

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH

Little Silver Easter Egg Hunt

MONDAY, APRIL 15TH

Tax Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

Not Just Dessert Wines

April Fool’s Day

MONDAY, APRIL 1ST

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH

@Shrewsbury Yacht Club, 925 River Rd, Fair Haven Time: 5pm

World Autism Awareness Day

46 Newman Springs Road East Suite D Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-747-7110 www.NJ-Ortho.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

@Streets in downtown Red Bank Time: 11am-5pm

MONDAY, APRIL 1ST

Stem Cells / PRP

Lakewood BlueClaws Partner with the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

Try four courses paired with sweet and unexpected dessert wines. @26 West on the Navesink, 26 West Front St, Red Bank Time: 6-9pm Tickets: $55 purchased at www.26westonthenavesink.com

To view participating restaurants, visit https:// jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com

Low Back Pain

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH

EFLS Annual Big Event: Future Ready

@Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Ln, Middletown Time: 8-11pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH

Red Bank Street Fair and Craft Show

Little Silver Business and Professionals Association Networking Event

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

Passover Begins at Sunset SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST

Easter

MONDAY, APRIL 22ND

Earth Day

Calendar of Events

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

World Book Day

Arbor Day

TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH

Deadline for businesses to register for A Taste of Little Silver

Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th Participation fee: $100 to Little Silver Charitable Foundation at www.LSCFInc.com TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH

International Jazz Day

National Siblings Day

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2019

Neighbors

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