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COVER STORY Limitless Possibilities Stephanie & Mark Cartier Working to Crack an Often-Overlooked Glass Ceiling

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

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Katy Elias says this photo captures her daughter Finley “as the little boss lady she was while doing all this work.” Photo Credit: Snuggle Bunchkin Photography.

Ten-year-old Lincroft resident Finley Elias, in fourth grade at Lincroft she is grateful for all she and the community has accomplished. Elementary School, has raised $17,000 for the Koalas she dearly “I wanted to show kindness to these gorgeous animals. They are loves. Hearing about the raging fires in her mother’s native country of just so cute and cuddly,” said Finley. “I felt so sad that they are not Australia, she wanted to help and decided to raise money for the cause. fast animals so many were not able to get away from the fires. I am “My Mum (that’s how you spell it in Australia) is from Australia so grateful to all of the people who supported my fundraiser. It tells so I have lots of family there,” said Finley. “Two of my Uncles, who are me that there are lots of kind people in our community. I think mostly brave firefighters, were sent to fight lots of the fires. I knew about the everyone loves Koalas because, well, how could you not?” Koalas from them, and also what I saw on the news. I have been to the Katy and Scott Elias, Finley’s parents, are pleased with their daughter’s Koala Hospital before, and also to an animal park called Billabong Zoo decision to help the struggling animals. which is close to the hospital.” “It’s hard to put into words how proud we are of Finley,” said Katy. Port Macquarie Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, New South “The afternoon she came to me with the design that she had worked on Wales, Australia is where Finley decided to make a donation. all day and told me she wondered if she could do something to help, “Every time we go to Australia to visit my family, we visit the just about made my heart explode with pride. Finley is determined Koalas at the hospital and say hi to them. We like to see when Koalas and intuitive and has not stopped for one part of the fundraiser. She have been released back into the wild,” shared Finley. “Sometimes has worked for hours after school and on the weekends to make they have been hurt too badly and end up having to live there. One sure everything worked out. Her kindness and empathy for people time we even adopted a little Koala that we fell in love with! You can and animals is evident. I think seeing Finley in this element gives us a make donations but you don’t get to bring the animal home. You cannot glimpse into the young woman she will become.” touch the koalas at the Koala Hospital, but you can at the Billabong Zoo To donate directly to the Koala hospital, visit: shop.koalahospital. because the ones there are not sick.” org.au/products/donation. In an effort to raise funds for the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Finley designed a logo for t-shirts and hoodies that represented what she felt for Koalas. “I started with making the love heart out of the colors of fire,” explained Finley. “Then I thought of the word LOVE because I love Australia and I love Koalas. The L is a little sad Koala in a tree, the O is for the smoke and burnt land, the V is for the fire, the E is for what the earth will look like again once the fires have gone.” The t-shirts and hoodies were sold to family and friends at first. Next, her school allowed her to sell them to the staff and students. “My Mum, who is a teacher, asked her school district in Monroe Township if they would like to be involved. Next, Bayshore Middle School wanted to help out because of a nice teacher named Mrs. Schlank.” Ten-year-old Finley Elias, holding the Australian flag behind her, is wearing a Finley said everyone really loved the design, and if community hoodie with the logo she designed in order to raise funds for a Koala Hospital in support is there she would consider continuing her efforts. For now, Australia. Photo Credit: Snuggle Bunchkin Photography

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should know how to play to perform, but the greatest feeling is to help give confidence to those who have never played to be a part of a team, and most importantly to see the other kids react and cheer them on when they make progress - it’s incredible!

CM: What led to your involvement in NJ Sharing Network? CW: I started there 21 years ago, with no connection to donation. I just wanted to find a job where I could make a difference in the CM: Do you have a favorite quote? world and help people - fortunately I found it! CW: I have many, and one that I haven’t shared with anyone but family. My father used to say it to us all the time. “Tell me CM: Do you have a personal connection with an organ who are your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are.” I can actually donation, given or received? hear his voice in my head when I say it - powerful, meaningful, CW: I have a connection to Denise Ely, liver transplant recipient and so much truth in it. Another is from Martin Luther King. I (who you recently interviewed). We both lived in Colts Neck just presented this to all of our staff because it represents who and I babysat her boys when they were younger. We lost touch we are at NJ Sharing Network. “Life’s most urgent question is: and I ran into her after her transplant. She didn’t know I worked ‘What are you doing for others?’” This is how I choose to live my at NJ Sharing Network and I didn’t know she received a liver… life, dedicating my life’s work to saving lives. And not only the so needless to say we had a lot to catch up on. Life is amazing, recipients -- I also mean what donation does for a donor family. sometimes connections aren’t just coincidence. Overall, it may I can’t think of a better way to fulfill my childhood dream of sound strange -- I feel connected to all the donors, their families, helping others and making the world a better place. and the people that receive the gift of life. I fully believe that I was meant to do this work. CM: What do you want CM readers to know? CW: NJ Sharing Network has its annual 5K Celebration of Life CM: Is there a particular donation story that stays with you? coming up at the Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade in Long CW: Oh, there are so many. Each hits you differently at different Branch on May 17th. It’s the 10th anniversary of the event – so times in your life and how it relates to your current state. The a big year for us. In addition, the 2020 Donate Life Transplant strength to stay focused on the importance of donation is so Games will take place this July 17-22 at the Meadowlands, real. I can remember the first hospital I drove to, the first family American Dream, Prudential Center, Metlife Stadium, and other I met that said YES to give life, the medical teams that I built New Jersey venues. The Games are being held in the Tri-State relationships with 20 years ago and now. They taught me so area for the first time, which gives the event the biggest stage much. I grew up in this industry and it shaped who I am and ever to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation. Some my life. 12,000-15,000 people are expected to attend this biennial multi-sport festival recognizing the success of donation and CM: What do you enjoy doing in your free time? transplantation and honoring the generosity of donors and CW: Mostly anything to do with sports, watching my kids their families. and coaching. To see a kid progress and be better on the last day from the first day is pure joy for me! I expect the kids who 20

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Born in New York City, when we were kids, and for as long as I remember, we’ve been spending summers down the Jersey Shore. It was a middle class mix of blue collar and what was becoming a white collar neighborhood as times were turbulent but economically improving (not too much different from now), although I had no clue at the time whether we were rich or poor, which is to say I suppose my parents did a wonderful job of bringing us up as I don’t really recall wanting for much. We never went out to eat, but occasionally we had an Entenmann’s chocolate chip crumb cake on the Formica counter and Mauna Loa macadamia nuts in the fridge. Back in those days we rented a small beach bungalow just off the boardwalk in Lavallette where we spent every summer. (The town really hasn’t changed much; the houses are bigger, and the cars are nicer, but the streets and the ice cream truck bells are the same). I remember my mom spending the whole last day of summer making us clean the house as we were depressed that school was starting, and we had to say goodbye to our summer friends and take that LONG ride up the Garden State Parkway – summer was over. As we were cleaning up, I always remember my mom saying, “We need to leave this place better than we found it; that’s really important.” I didn’t understand. We were done, moving on to the next season and heading home. Last week I was watching a special on the recent passing of Jim Leher, a legend in the world of journalism and TV, covering everything from wars to moonwalks. In his last interview, basically a soliloquy to his family and friends, he said, “The one thing I can tell you that is important is, when you’re dying, all you really need to know is that you left this place better than you found it.” My jaw literally dropped open, and I thought of my mom and us cleaning the beach house. This thinking can apply to almost anything. Whether it’s a relationship we’re involved in, a business, a client, the home we live in, or just how we treat nature and the environment. The idea is based on the fact that we have an influence over our world, both positive and negative. Our

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Five Jersey Shore restaurants dished out tasty desserts made with iconic Girl Scout cookies at TopCookie, a culinary competition on February 6 to benefit Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. A panel of celebrity judges led by world-renowned chef David Burke selected Ohana Grill, a restaurant in Lavallette, as the TopCookie winner, while the People’s Choice Award went to McLoone’s Restaurants. More than 200 guests got to sample the tasty treats, creatively displayed at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. The benefit was part of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s kickoff for the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season and proceeds will fund leadership experiences for local girls. CEO Eileen Higgins noted that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial business in the world. “A box of Girl Scout Cookies isn’t just delicious, it opens up opportunities for girls to develop essential business and life skills,” said Higgins, noting that in 2019 the local Girl Scout council sold more than 1 million boxes of cookies. Area chefs were invited to enter the competition to transform the beloved Girl Scout Cookie flavors into desserts that were judged on the basis of appearance, flavor, texture, and creativity. The judges’ choice was a cheesecake and pistachio creation made with Samoa cookies by Ohana Grill owners Dana and James Costello. Voted #1 by the public was a creamy tiramisu dessert with bites of Tagalong cookies whipped up by McLoone’s pastry chef JoAnne Macalik. Event guests and the public selected the People’s Choice Award by casting votes at a $1 a vote. Also competing in the dessert showdown were: Nicholas Creamery, an ice cream shop in Atlantic Highlands and Fair Haven, which scooped out small bowls of an ice cream dessert with Trefoils, and Talula’s, an Asbury Park eatery that baked a mini croissant with Do-Si-Dos. Students from the Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts Training, who train at Cuisine on Green at Atlantis in Little Egg Harbor, made a tasty macaron with Thin Mints. Chef Burke, who appeared on two seasons of Top Chef Masters, and his team at the Drifthouse by David Burke in Sea Bright, offered a welcome dessert to guests made with the newest Girl Scout Cookie, Lemon-Ups. Joining chef Burke on stage to taste the desserts and select the TopCookie champion were: Patty Caneda, owner of the Caneda’s White Rooster, Toms River; Jeremy Grunin, president, Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Tom Hayes, director of Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas; and Carol Stillwell, chief executive officer of StillwellHansen, Inc. Restaurateurs and philanthropists Steve Bidgood, owner of Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and Tim McLoone of McLoone’s Restaurants, were emcees at the cookie competition. The event raised more than $20,000 to support Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “We truly appreciate the restaurant community coming together to help make a difference for girls and to all who made this inaugural event one to remember,” said Higgins.

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Girl Scout CEO Eileen Higgins, emcees Tim McLoone and Steve Bidgood present the TopCookie Award to Dana and James Costello of Ohana Grill

Girl Scout CEO Eileen Higgins, emcees Tim McLoone and Steve Bidgood present the People’s Choice Award to JoAnne Macalik from McLoone’s Restaurants

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Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) held its 13th Annual Red Event, a Ladies Valentine Luncheon, on February 6 at the Rumson Country Club. There were 115 women who attended the event, to socialize during a delicious sit-down lunch and a variety of boutiques. This event was founded to give friends an opportunity to share Valentine’s Day camaraderie and to enjoy an afternoon of shopping. To date, this annual event has raised more than a quarter million dollars to benefit the Association in its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and celebrate the important history of Monmouth County for all. “Red is a fun-filled afternoon which brings so many dynamic women of the area together to enjoy one another while at the same time supporting an important local institution,” said Association President Linda W. Bricker. “Attendees had the opportunity to learn how MCHA is striving

to illustrate the relevance and importance of history to today’s society through creative educational programming, from a contemporary exhibition about a rock star and his ancestors dating back to the 17th century in Monmouth County to a farmto-table program at our circa 1750 hearth at the Association’s Covenhoven House. Funds raised at this event will help us to continue these diverse and interesting programs.” Red Committee members included co-chairs Pam Lacey, Sara Poponak and Lauren Porter, as well as Amy Almasy, Natalie Carpentier, Jennifer Collins, Marnie Doherty, Katie Gay, Kathy Jones, Christianna Harvey, Sandy Jones, Nora King, Manioucha Krishnamurti, Marie LaRocca, Maura Lucarelli, Eileen Mahoney, Pamela Marshall, Pamela Martens, Kathy McErlean, Courtney McNeese, Jennifer Mullins, Deborah Petrone, Nicole Puccio, Maggie Riker, Karen Saad, Maryam Spector, Lisa Klem Wilson, Gwendolyn Wisely, Tamara Woolley, and Event Co-Founders Claire Knopf and Lynn Spector.

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Left to right: First place winners in the Twin Lights Klondike Derby were Luke McGrath, Matthew Walker, Richie Schmeelk and Jackson Harris of Boy Scout Troop 110 in Lincroft. Utilizing their fully stocked sled and the knowledge and skills they learned at meetings, the boys proudly beat all of the other teams on January 18, 2020.

Recently, Lincroft Boy Scout Troop 110 participated in the 34th Annual Twin Lights Klondike Derby, held in January at Quail Hill Scout Reservation in Manalapan. This adventure took the scouts to different areas throughout the course as they brought along an approved sled of supplies to test their Scout knowledge and skills. Areas included in this test were first aid, knots, compass, fire building, water rescue, cooking, communications, and team building. Luke McGrath, Matthew Walker, Richie Schmeelk, and Jackson Harris won first place in the competition. Lincroft Boy Scouts 110 Scoutmaster Joe Prefer said, “They were very excited that they won. In fact, they were checking the website daily for the results and they informed me that they had won. I am very proud of them.” Lincroft Boy Scout Troop 110 is into its 65th anniversary year of guiding, teaching, and mentoring boys from 10 to 17 years of age. Scoutmaster Prefer, who is in his sixth year, was preceded by Thomas Bogart (nine years) and Andrew Lennert (50 years). The troop, which is sponsored by the Lincroft Elementary School PTA, meets every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Those interested in joining Troop 110 can contact Scoutmaster Joe Prefer at 908.419.1539.

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he Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 28th Annual Spinnaker Awards and the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Chamber with more than 230 guests in attendance earlier this year. The Spinnaker Awards acknowledge and honor businesses and individuals in the Chamber’s service area for “above and beyond” community contributions. The event was held at the beautifully renovated Sheraton of Eatontown with many businesses, county, and state representatives attending to honor the 2020 awardees. Upon arrival, the 230 plus guests were greeted with music provided by Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation.

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f you’ve recently driven Route 35 on your way from Middletown to Red Bank, you’ve most likely noticed a large red and white sign outside a freshly painted navy blue building that has been several restaurants throughout the last few decades. The building stands out, not only for its color and bright logo, but for the intention behind the business. The new-concept eatery, called No Limits Cafe, is a luncheonette and 501(c)(3) employing and training people with intellectual disabilities. Their motto, Eat Well – Do Good, encapsulates co-founders Stephanie and Mark Cartier’s desire to have the community frequent the restaurant not only for the food, but to support an often-forgotten population. The reality is only 20% of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are employed, and those who are often are paid below minimum wage. Add in the fact that very few restaurants hire or even consider people with such challenges and you have a perfect storm for limited access to work. “When young adults age out of the educational system at 21, they have few opportunities at meaningful employment,” shared Mark. “This time in someone’s life is called ‘falling off the cliff’. A few years back, we realized that our daughter, Katie, would likely fall off the proverbial cliff, so we decided to do something. We looked at various businesses, but settled on the restaurant idea.” Married for 32 years this April, Mark and Stephanie raised their three children in Lincroft where they have lived for nearly 24 years. Before becoming a stay-at-home-mom, Stephanie worked as a portfolio administrator for Morgan Stanley. She left her job of 11 years after the birth of their first son, Mark, 25, but before the birth of their second son, Ryan, 23. Their daughter, Katie, 21, was born with Down Syndrome and would forever change how the couple sees and interacts with the world and what they hope to achieve. “During our journey, we learned about Hugs’ Cafe in McKinney, Texas,” said Mark. “We were blessed to form a bond with Hugs’ founder, Ruth Thompson. We visited Hugs in 2017 and realized that we could open a similar cafe in New Jersey. It was also during the trip to Texas that we named No Limits Cafe. Our daughter’s high school yearbook quote was ‘Don’t Limit Me’ from Megan Bomgaars. Megan is an amazing young woman with Down Syndrome who starred in the show Born This Way. When we started planning, we hoped to open a restaurant, employ and train individuals, and impact the community in several positive ways.” No strangers to having an impact in the community, both Mark and Stephanie are involved in their church, St. Catharine’s in Holmdel, and have both advocated for children with ID. Mark has been involved in Rally Cap Sports (RCS) since the early 2000s. RCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recreational sports programs for people with special needs. The sports include baseball, football, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf. While for eight years Stephanie was the co-chair of Middletown Friends of Diverse Learners (MTFODL), the state mandated special education advisory group required in all school districts. She worked as a liaison between parents of special education students and the school administration to better the special education programs and to promote inclusion within the schools. “Monmouth County is a wonderful place to raise your children; so many parks and beaches,” said Stephanie. “But Continued on next page CommunityMagazineNJ.com MARCH 2020

Monmouth County is also a great place to raise a child with special needs, as there are a lot of outside of school activities that a child with disabilities can be a part of. FRA (Family Resource Associates), Rally Cap Sports, Dance with Jay, Karate with Jay, Dorbrook Park Special Needs Activities and Camp, and that’s just to name a few.” The local community is also proving to be a great place for adults with special needs, as many local business owners and neighbors are not only in favor of the No Limits Cafe but are pitching in to help wherever they can. “Support has been incredible!” said Mark. “We are grateful to local organizations and individual donors. The contractors and vendors have also gone so far above and beyond that we have no words to say how much we appreciate them. We have tried to put our gratitude into words on our website. As for impactful, seeing the faces, the faces of our employees, their families, and our patrons is indescribable. And we’re only just getting started!” Stephanie noted how the volunteers are making enormous contributions, working long hours to train the 33 new employees. She is encouraged by the results she is seeing in her fledgling staff. “Since we started training, the growth in our employees has been tremendous,” said Stephanie. “Our employees just needed a chance, and we gave them that…the rest is up to them and they are SHINING! We hope they feel empowered, and worthy, and happy, and realize they are valuable, contributing members to society. What has also been impactful is the friendships our employees are forming. They have found common denominators. A few like gaming and gather during their breaks to discuss. Others have exchanged phone numbers. We overheard one comment from an employee to two others saying, ‘We are going to be the best of work friends.” Social skills are sometimes difficult for some people with ID, so we are so excited to see new friendships forming.” A big fan of the movie The Breakfast Club, Stephanie relates to the inclusive theme of the film where a group of students thrown together in a Saturday detention learn to find common ground. Encouraged by the idea that different types of people can find they are more alike than different, she is hoping 44

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to take her movement of inclusivity beyond the doors of their restaurant. “What we hope to achieve is the ‘multiplier effect’,” said Stephanie. “The unemployment rate is 80% for people with Intellectual Disabilities. By opening No Limits Cafe, we can help to change that by hiring 33 employees with ID. The multiplier effect will be our Phase II in which we will train others with ID that don’t work at our café in an evening program. We have a community liaison that will go to other local restaurants to see if they will hire someone we train. We will then continue to support any employees that are hired in other places.” “Don’t limit me,” has become more than an inspiring quote to the Cartier family. Katie, now a sophomore in college, pushes the boundaries of what is expected as her parents work tirelessly to give similar opportunity to others with ID. “As we near our full opening, the impact we are seeing is much greater,” shared Mark. “We plan to achieve quite a lot as No Limits Cafe, but on a greater scale, we hope that others see the potential of the employees. We want to open their eyes, and have them ask the question, ‘Why can’t I hire someone with ID?’ We believe we can alter what Stephanie calls ‘the soft bigotry of low expectations’. This population has so much more to offer!” Visit No Limits Cafe at 418 NJ-35 in Red Bank as a patron or to volunteer. You can find more information on their website at nolimitscafe.org.

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A Truly “Free” Public Library Celebrates 20 Years in Colts Neck Colts Neck Bids Farewell to Beloved Librarian Stephanie Laurino

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Turkey Dinner Benefit for No Limits Café March 14 Seatings: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm & 7pm Holmdel Community Church, Holmdel Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all proceeds going to No Limits Cafe in Middletown. Seating is limited and reservations strongly advised. Tickets are $20/adult & $8/children under 12. Contact Joni VanNest for tickets at 678.371.9569 or email HolmdelChurchDinner@gmail.com. Spring Equinox Celebration March 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Colonial Nursery, Lincroft The Living Tree presents an engaging celebration of food, beverages, art and speakers with local collaboration. Guests will gather in the garden for a lively experience centered around seasonal living. More info, visit thelivingtree.guide.

Cabaret for Hope “The Best of Broadway” March 21 Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park Enjoy a full theatrical experience of area theatre groups, all to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation whose mission is to assist children suffering from cancer. More details to come, visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org. Red Bank Wedding Walk March 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Visit 25+ wedding-centric shops and services, whether you’re planning your big day, rehearsal dinner, shower or bachelor(ette) party, consider a Red Bank venue as the host location. The first 300 engaged couples to register will receive a Wedding Walk tote bag filled with goodies and discounts. More info, visit redbank.org.

Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala March 20 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Farmingdale Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual gala to honor a group of outstanding community role models who inspire girls to become leaders of tomorrow. More info, visit jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.

13th Annual Caring With Karaoke March 25 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm The Stone Pony, Asbury Park Hosted by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group, the evening will include a karaoke contest with prizes, open karaoke, tricky tray items and more all to benefit CASA for Children of Monmouth County. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. More info, visit monmouthregionalchamber.com.

Stephy’s Place BINGO Night March 20 – Doors Open at 5:30 pm BINGO at 6:30 pm Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft Win cash and donated gift prizes all in support of Stephy’s Place! Entrance fee is $35, you must be 21 or over to attend, includes 6 Bingo cards, dessert, coffee and tea. BYO food and drink. More info and to reserve your seat, visit stephysplace.org.

Garden State Film Festival March 25 through March 29 Asbury Park Founded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders. Different ticket options for the festival are available. Visit gsff.org for more information.

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CycleNation New Jersey April 18 beginning at 1:00 pm Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park Join hundreds of New Jerseyans who will ride the revolution for better brain and heart health. Rain or Shine; Activities include health screenings, interactive Kid’s Zone, CPR demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, nutritional information, DJ, live entertainment and free giveaways. More info at cyclenation.org/newjersey.

1940’s Old Hollywood Supper Club March 27 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park To benefit CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, enjoy exquisite hors d’oeuvres, 3-course chef’s delicacies dinner, open bar. Guests of Honor are Senator Declan O’Scanlon & Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, entertainment includes music by Eryn & Matt O'Ree and comedy by Don Jamieson. More info, visit healingus.org.

An Evening with Kevin Smith April 24 from 9:00 to 10:30 pm Pollack Theatre, Monmouth University Kevin Smith comes full circle with his return to New Jersey, riding high on the wave of his successful Jay and Silent Bob REBOOT Tour. “Silent Bob” opens up and talks about his career in filmmaking, his beginnings in New Jersey, superheroes, comic books, gaming, Run The Hook 5K/10K and life in general. For tickets, visit May 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm filmonefest.org. A race to keep our oceans wild and plastic free, portion of proceeds from the race 35th Anniversary of Beach Sweeps will go to Clean Ocean Action so they can April 25 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm continue to work to improve the quality New Jersey Beaches of our local bodies of water. The race is Volunteers of all ages are needed at over fittingly situated on a less than 1-mile 70 NJ locations at Clean Ocean Actions wide peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Spring Beach Sweeps. For more info and to Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay giving sign-up, visit cleanoceanaction.org today! runners of all abilities an opportunity to run in a truly unique and natural setting. More info, visit runthehooknj.com.

Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo March 27 through March 29 New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison 100+ healers, readers, crystals, unique shopping, psychics, henna tattoo and so much more. Admission is $5 (Friday), $10 per day (Saturday & Sunday) & $15 PASS (Saturday & Sunday). More info, visit heartofonenessholisticexpo.com. Pickleball Game Night & Social April 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Shrewsbury Racquet Club Bounce into spring and raise your paddles with this special event to benefit HABcore, including light fare, beer & wine. All levels are welcome (beginner, intermediate, advanced), local instructors & demonstrations will be on hand. $60/ player & $45/non-player. More info, visit habore.org.

Saint Patrick’s Day Parades

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MCSPCA Dog Walk + Pet Fair April 25 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Brookdale Community College To benefit the animals at the MCSPCA, enjoy food trucks, vendor tables, and activities with your best furry friend and the family. More info, visit monmouthcountyspca.org. Four of Kind Beats Cancer Casino Night Event May 9 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm Ocean Place Resort and Spa To benefit The Mya Lin Terry Foundation, The Frances Foundation, The Hope for Children Foundation & The Rainbow Foundation – enjoy a four-hour cocktail reception with open bar, $300 in casino chips, dj & dancing and casino. For more info, email marybeth.walz@yahoo.com.

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Lenten Day of Devotion at Saint Marys All women of the parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck, are invited to participate in an inspiring Lenten Day of Devotion on March 11. Sr. M. Francis Lomeo RGS, a Sister of Good Shepherd, who is a certified Spiritual Director at the Upper Room Spiritual Center in Neptune and a licensed Clinical Social Worker, will guide the prayerful day of reflection. The rosary will be prayed in the Spiritual Center Chapel at 11:30 am, followed by a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) in Madonna Hall at noon. Sr. Fran will start the Lenten afternoon around 12:30 pm.

Jake Visone Wins St. Benedict National Geographic GeoBee Local Students Compete in the First Round of National Competition

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A total of 216 students from St. Benedict School participated in the National Geographic GeoBee competition. Under the leadership of Pat Tuttle, 5th grade math and social studies teacher, the GeoBee has been run for five years at St. Benedict School. Jake Visone, a 7th grade student, won first place, with 7th grade students, Ashley Cook winning second place and Abigail Cangelosi finishing in third place. The school competition is the first round in the annual National Geographic GeoBee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world. Questions cover not only geography, but also ancient and world civilizations, cultures, and physical features. School champions, including Jake Visone, will take an online qualifying test. Up to 100 of the top test scorers in each state then become eligible to compete in their State GeoBee. The winners of the State GeoBees receive an all-expenses-paid trip to participate in the GeoBee national championship in Spring 2020. Students will be competing for cash prizes, scholarships and an all-expenses-paid Lindblad expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavour ll.

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Lunch Break Kicks Off “Spring into Summer Foodstock-UP 2020” in March While families may enjoy occasional time off from work and school during summer, hunger never takes a holiday. In response, Lunch Break, a non-profit organization providing food, clothing, life skills, and fellowship to greater Monmouth County, is once again launching its annual “Spring Into Summer FOODSTOCK-UP 2020” food and fund-raiser, which runs through July 31, to help replenish the pantry shelves for families in need throughout summer vacation. During the school year, low-income students may receive breakfast, lunch, snack, and weekend meals through their school, but what happens when school closes for summer break? Families depend on Lunch Break and the organization depends on the community. “Our goal is to reach 150,000 pounds of food and fund donations – donations that help us meet the increased demands for the many children who will otherwise go without lunch when schools are in recess,” said Millie Jeter, Director of Administration. More than 51,000 grocery bags were distributed from the Client Choice pantry in 2019. “And that number is steadily increasing,” said Jeter. Lunch Break is inviting individuals, families, businesses, clubs, schools, and organizations to coordinate a food or toiletry drive and “Stuff the Truck” at their location for delivery to Lunch Break in Red Bank. “Be creative, host a yard sale or barbecue and collect donations, or sponsor a charity denim day or ‘tally rally’ for friendly competition among co-workers and students, anything goes. Have fun and build camaraderie at your workplace or organization while helping our families at this important time,” said Jeter. “Whatever or however you choose to organize your drive, we’ll keep each other in check.” Among the non-perishable food items requested are applesauce, canned beans, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, assorted fruit juices, and healthy snacks. For more suggested items and information, go to lunchbreak.org.

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Holiday Express Bingo Night Raises $10,000 More than 200 people attended the sold-out Holiday Express Bingo Night to help raise close to $10,000 to support the mission of Holiday Express. Holiday Express is a non-profit organization that delivers music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year. Bingo Night at the Holiday Express warehouse was fun for everyone. Bingo winners received bottles of wine and gift certificates to local restaurants. Auction items were also available at the event. Due to the overwhelming demand for this event, another Holiday Express Bingo Night is sure to be coming soon. Holiday Express schedules 100 events during the Holiday season and relies solely on donations from people and businesses in the community. The organization visits the mentally and physically challenged, the isolated, individuals in addiction and recovery programs, the poor and the homeless and children with serious illnesses. The average cost for each event is $6,000. For more exciting events and news about Holiday Express, visit holidayexpress.org.

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JLMC HOSTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS WORKSHOP THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY presented

a one-day workshop specifically designed to help Monmouth County non-profit leaders take action and collaborate, held at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. Building on the success of its inaugural event in 2019, CoLAB 2020 again created a platform for Monmouth and Ocean County non-profit leaders to learn and network for a one-day conference focused on the critical issue of collaboration. For more photos, visit tomzapcicphotography.smugmug.com/ CoLAB-2020

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CLEAN OCEAN ACTION WELCOMES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CLEAN OCEAN ACTION (COA) is ex- where I grew up enjoying the ocean and beaches, and where cited to announce that Laurie Bratone my family and friends and I continue to do so year-round. has joined the staff as Development While the world has been watching and participating in reDirector. Laurie will be responsible for cent global discussions and activism concerning threats to our growing resources to expand and en- oceans, COA has been ahead of the game for over three dehance COA’s mission. Laurie, a resident cades. I feel fortunate to be able to play a direct role in buildof Monmouth County, brings more than ing resources for this critical effort,” said Bratone. 20 years of non-profit development experience, primarily at the Jersey Shore “Laurie has a profound passion for protecting the marine ento the COA crew. Prior to COA, Laurie vironment, and brings remarkable talent and experience deworked as Director of Development at veloping resources, communications, and non-profit manageBillion Oyster Project (NYC), American Littoral Society, and ment. We are thrilled she’s joined the COA crew as we go boldly into 2020 and beyond,” exclaimed Cindy Zipf, Executive Monmouth County Historical Association. Director, Clean Ocean Action. “I am delighted to be back working on the New Jersey shore

GUILD OF CREATIVE ART TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS This year, the Guild of Creative Art will proudly celebrate sixty years of service as the oldest and largest art community of its kind in New Jersey. At the 60th Anniversary Cocktail Reception to be held on May 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, guests can peruse the Guild and the artwork created by members, with 20 plus years of continuous membership on display in the studio. Music at the reception will be provided by Barbara Paskin. Tickets are $25 per person. A $60

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commemorative bag created by local artist Mike Quon, which will include a cocktail reception ticket, a raffle ticket, and surprise gifts can also be purchased. The Guild of Creative Art’s founder, Yvonne Aubert, was a tireless visionary who purchased a five-car garage at the Guild’s present location at 620 Broad Street in Shrewsbury in 1960. Surrounded by fields, the area has yet to grow into a bustling neighborhood of shops and malls. Aubert converted the garage to a studio and exhibition hall and encourages some of the county’s most notable artists to become charter members. Over the years, after numerous alterations and additions, the Guild of today is twice the size of the original building, and its membership has expanded to about 400 members. Located one mile south of Red Bank, the Guild is a member of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts and the Monmouth County Arts Council. To commemorate this Monmouth County gem, visit guildofcreativeart.org.

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pointed four new trustees at its February board meeting: Scott Schwadron, Shari Scaramuzzo, Adithya Bathena, and Larry Buccheri. Executive Director, Donna Kessigner shares, “We are excited to have Scott, Shari, Adithya, and Larry join our board. They each bring expertise in their profession, a commitment to the local community, and enthusiasm for the Museum’s initiatives.”

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Scott Schwadron, a long-time resident of Colts Neck, is a business leader in the Monmouth County community. He has founded several local media and marketing companies including Living In Media, Living In Marketing and HumanizeMD (.com). Currently, Schwadron is the Chief Executive Officer of Bury The Hatchet/Amazing Escape Rooms, overseeing 23 locations of this Indoor Family Recreation enterprise. He is married 21 years to his wife and business partner Sara Hylan and has two teenage children, Parker and Serena. Shari Scaramuzzo is Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Colts Neck branch of Investors Bank. Scaramuzzo has been a member of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2011, she is the Secretary and Past President of the Sunrise Optimist Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County and serves on several other boards and committees. Scaramuzzo and her husband Jim live in Freehold with their 17-year-old son, Michael.

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Adithya Bathena is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Super Buy-Rite Wine & Liquor in Jersey City, New Jersey; and Chief Executive Officer of Buy-Rite Corporation, currently a total of 55 locations. He is on the Sarala Bathena Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Bathena is an avid sports fan who collects wine and enjoys traveling with his wife and their three young sons. Larry Buccheri is the Chief Executive Officer of Mid Atlantic Resource Group, responsible for the long-term strategic vision of the firm. Buccheri currently serves on the board of The Anabel Foundation and the Mid Atlanitc Resource Group Foundation. Buccheri and his wife, Diane, reside in Little Silver with their three children. He is active in local activities, participating with and following his children’s pursuits whenever possible and volunteering time for local non-profit organizations. For more information about the Monmouth Museum, visit monmouthmuseum.org.

COUNTY IN SEARCH OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS THE MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

is accepting nominations for its annual Preservation Awards Program, which recognizes individuals who have preserved historic structures located in Monmouth County.

“Those individuals who restore Monmouth County historic sites deserve to be recognized for their challenging, time-consuming, and costly endeavors,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission. “The annual Preservation Awards Program will honor recently preserved historical structures throughout the County and recognize the people who dedicated their time and effort.” Qualified applicants can be private citizens, organizations, businesses, municipalities, or any one group who recently preserved a historic structure. Homes, commercial buildings, houses of worship, and other County structures that are more than 50 years old are eligible for the award. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 20.

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Last year, a Historic Preservation Award was presented to builder Roger Mumford and the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation for the rehabilitation and preservation of the former home of T. Thomas Fortune. The Squan Village Historical Society was also honored for its restoration of the BaileyReed Carriage House, which was constructed by the Bailey family more than 200 years ago. John and Christine Parker, Middletown residents, were also recognized for restoring and preserving their historic home, known as the “House on Conover Hill.” The nomination process requires the completion of an application that can be downloaded from the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by contacting Executive Director, John Fabiano, at John.Fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us. Completed applications should be mailed to Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of Records Annex, 2nd floor, Freehold, NJ 07728 by April 20.

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IN A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, the Friends of Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center are offering 200 tickets to Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical for two shows on March 21 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Monmouth County’s newest professional theater.

Tickets for the 2:00 pm performance are $60 and include chocolate milk and cupcakes at intermission, while tickets for the 8:00 pm performance are $75 and include a wine and dessert reception at intermission. Proceeds will benefit the organization. “We’re absolutely thrilled to fundraise with this fun-filled, unique theatrical experience,” said Peter Boser, Chair of the Friends of Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center. Matilda speaks to adults as well as children and its themes resonate with our mission to provide support to children suffering from abuse. Like the main character Miss Honey, every child needs an advocate.”

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The Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Child Advocacy Center in Freehold offers an integrated, multidisciplinary, child-friendly approach to the investigation and treatment of victims of child abuse and has served more than 7,000 children. This abuse includes sexual abuse, physical abuse, serious neglect and witness to domestic violence. Directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, this is the musical’s first professional production in Central Jersey and will star New Jersey native Elle Graper as Matilda and Broadway’s Brian Charles Rooney (The Threepenny Opera) as Agatha Trunchbull. Based on the wildly popular children’s book by Roald Dahl (Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, James and The Giant Peach), Matilda won four Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway and received 43 additional international awards including a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, the U.K.’s most prestigious theater award. The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is located in the Deal Park section of Ocean Township. Tickets can be purchased at axelrodartscenter.com.

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The CNBA Executive Board with February’s guest speaker, Alfonso R. Saverino, CPA. THE COLTS NECK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (CNBA)

held its February General Meeting on February 12th with guest speaker Alfonso R. Saverino, CPA, partner at Saverino & Corallo LLP in Eatontown. The group learned about the benefits of Real Estate Investments as a good tax deduction and increasing your net worth. The CNBA meets every second Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am at the Colts Neck Library, located at 1 Winthop Drive. Meetings feature town news, upcoming events, and business introductions, networking opportunities, a guest speaker and coffee/tea provided by Colts Neck Eatery. Members and non-Members are welcome.

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MEMBERSHIP Become a member of the CNBA today for an annual fee of $50. Membership grants free access to business card exchanges, monthly meetings, and other valuable business opportunities. Membership is good for one year from the date payment is made. To renew or join, visit ColtsNeckBusiness.org.

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LINCROFT SCHOOL PTA HOSTS FATHER DAUGHTER WESTERN DANCE Photo Credit: Michelle Denery LINCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA hosted a Father Daughter Country Western Rodeo Dance on February 7 at Middletown High School South. In attendance were 171 girls and their dads dressed in casual western attire and ready to dance the night away.

Jeremy Rosen with his daughter, Sydney (third grade)

John Gallina with his daughter, Giada (first grade)

Co-chairs of the event were Amy Rosen and Allyson Schleicher. “The dance was a great night for our school. The girls and their dates had a fantastic time dancing the night away,” said Rosen. “I loved seeing everyone get dressed up in their best cowboy hats and boots, "commented Schleicher. "It was a very special night for our girls to have a date with their special someone!”

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COLTS NECK LIONS HOST AWARDS DINNER & PLAN SPRING EVENTS THE COLTS NECK LIONS held its annual

awards dinner and presented Scott Stanford with the “Lion of the Year” award for being a great leader and always involved in the efforts to better the local community. The club also congratulated Alison DeNoia and Mario Geneve on receiving the Melvin Jones award. Upcoming events include: the Lions Sensory Den Opening Day Celebration on April 4 at 10:00 am at Dorbook Park; the Annual Kentucky Derby Day event on May 2 from

4:00 to 7:00 pm; and BEEP Baseball, The Blind Athletes Baseball League to be held from June 12 through June 14 at Dorbook Park. The Colts Neck Lions meet the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at Huddy’s Inn. Prospective members are always welcome. To learn more about the Colts Neck Lions Club, visit coltsnecklionsclub.us.

“Lion of the Year” award recipient Scott Stanford (left) with Colts Neck Lion’s Club President Justin Lotano

NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB PLAN SPRING EVENTS THE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB of Colts Neck, Holmdel, and sur-

rounding areas have fresh ideas for their spring events. On March 12 at 9:30 am at Colts Neck Firehouse #2, the club will host David Barclay from Eastmont Orchards in Colts Neck. He will discuss the history of the orchard as well as the history of the town of Colts Neck. The April 9 meeting’s featured speaker will be Adam Dombrowski, which will include acupuncture, holistic healing and a naturopathic treatments presentation.

Mark your calendars for May 14 for the spring luncheon at McLoone’s Pier House in Pier Village. The sit-down luncheon is fun-filled day and much anticipated event. Reservations can be made by sending a $50 check to: Newcomers and Neighbors, 19 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. For more information on the Newcomers & Neighbors Club or to join in on the luncheon, call 908.309.1602 or 908.510.3255.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME on the Jersey Shore, local theatre groups will be coming together to bring Broadway to Asbury Park. On March 21, beginning at 7:30 pm at the Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park ticket holders will gather for The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s much anticipated Inaugural “Cabaret For Hope” sponsored in part by The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

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Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO stated, “We are so excited to have Constantine Maroulis as our Guest Artist.” Constantine Maroulis is an accomplished actor, producer, singer and songwriter best known for his Tony-nominated performance in Rock of Ages and his epic run as a finalist during the heyday of American Idol. His new original album, Until I’m Wanted, will be released in early 2020. This “Broadway Themed” evening of entertainment is a collaboration of many theatre groups including The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, Phoenix Productions, Premier Theatre Company, Exit 82 Theatre Co., Spring Lake Theatre Company, Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids, The Prep, the “Best of Monmouth County” ensemble along with additional singers and musicians. Monica Vermeulen also states, “We are bringing Broadway to Asbury while raising funds for and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ. There are still sponsorship opportunities available.” Tickets can be purchased at The Stone Pony Box Office (Ocean Ave.), Blackbird Presents (Cookman Ave.) in Asbury Park and select Ticketmaster locations. There are also limited Post-Show VIP reception tickets available that include a Meet & Greet with Constantine Maroulis along with some of the Monmouth County elected officials. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the VIP reception is directly after the show. The event will also be collecting non-perishable foods to give to Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Specifically, Fulfill is in need of canned foods with pop tops and cereals to feed our neighbors in need. Fulfill feeds 136,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 50,000 of them are children. For additional information and sponsorships of this inaugural event, contact The Ashley Lauren Foundation at 732-414-1625.

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Guests will embrace the dawn of a new decade by dressing “dapper…bootlegger or flapper” as they enjoy an unexpected evening of live music by The Nerds, period entertainment by B-Xtreme, auctions and raffles, dancing, and fantastic food and drinks. The 1920s-themed event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for BGCM, the proceeds of which will fund programming for nearly 2,000 at-risk children this year.

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