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monthly features 47 pet celebrities 12 the perfect gift:

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Editor Notes With family roots that extend back more than 200 years, Casola is a well-known name in Holmdel and surrounding towns as a multi-generational farm family. Expanding the family farming business to include wine-making, Joseph Casola has opened Fox Hollow Vineyards - Monmouth County’s newest vineyard where all of the grapes are grown, harvested, and hand-tended locally. So put this on your day trip to-do list –it will be well worth it! (Page 27)

PAYING TRIBUTE May is synonymous for Memorial Day Weekend (MDW), we all look forward to it, it has become our unofficial kick-off to the summer. To many people, this is a three-day weekend of relaxation and barbecues with family and friends, but let’s not forget the true meaning of this federal holiday. On Monday, May 29th, we will commemorate our U.S. soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This is a reminder that our freedom, is in fact, not free. I would like to thank all our military service members, who have dedicated their lives for our freedom and who have kept us safe at home. We truly are in debt to your selfless service to us and our great nation.

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A Lucky Dog and a

Lucky Dog Surf Company owner Melissa D’Anna with her dog, Guinness, in the Sea Bright surf shop which opened last month.

SURFERS ARE A COMMON SIGHT when taking a stroll along New Jersey’s beautiful beaches, but Melissa D’Anna noticed something about the sport and pastime that many may have missed…most of the surfers are men. With an eye toward changing the male-dominated demographic to be more inclusive, she has opened Lucky Dog Surf Company in Sea Bright with her faithful new companion and mascot, Guinness. “After moving back to New Jersey from Hawaii, I realized the northern shore area desperately needed a surf shop. I also noticed there were hardly any women surfing at the beaches I was visiting. It’s really a shame because women are just as capable as men in the water,” D’Anna says. “I thought, what if I opened a surf shop? We need a shop that will provide a comfortable atmosphere where everyone is welcome and feels respected at any skill level. As a woman, I may also have a better eye at picking out cute clothes and such…I realized I should do this.” Admitting to having always been obsessed with surf culture, D’Anna enjoys the feel good lifestyle and laid-back way of living. Learning to surf when she was twelve years old on a family vacation to Hawaii, she

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“Guinness was found as a stray in asked for a surf board for Christmas that year. It took three years of Puerto Rico and was taken to North surfing whenever she could before Carolina where he was placed in a she found her confidence in the high kill shelter,” D’Anna explains. water, but that led her to Hawaii “He was then shipped to the SPCA in to teach middle school and surf as Eatontown in an attempt to rescue much as she could. Originally from some of the dogs from the shelter. He Shrewsbury, D’Anna attended Red was on the adoption floor for a whole Bank Regional and then studied 15 minutes before I adopted him. He History Education and Theater at is a super cuddler and extremely affectionate. He loves running on the Boston University. “I moved to Kauai after having lived beach and will definitely be trying in Boston and then New York City. I surfing and paddle boarding this became super passionate about summer!”

surfing while I tried my teaching chops,” D’Anna says. “I loved teaching and I am excited to use my degree at Lucky Dog Surf to teach people to surf and paddleboard. Surfing relaxes me, and while in Hawaii it became a way to connect with locals. I made almost all of my friends while surfing. It’s a wonderful way to connect with people.”

The Lucky Dog Surf Company is now open for business and will celebrate with a Grand Opening Party on June 3, 2017 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. with giveaways, music, treats, and a surfboard raffle that you can enter between now and then. There is also a monthly Artist Night featuring a local artist, music, refreshments, and special sales.

D’Anna has a love for dogs that rivals her love for surfing. She knew right away she needed to combine the two and went looking for a rescue dog to adopt that could represent the store. She eventually found Guinness at the SPCA in Eatontown. Now you can follow him, The Lucky Dog, and the goings on at the Surf Company on Instagram at @luckydogsurf or at www.LuckyDogSurf.com.

“I hope to create a communitydriven place to visit and a symbol of pride for locals,” D’Anna says of her Sea Bright location. “I hope to foster surf and ocean education, support local artists, and make surfing more accessible to everyone.”

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Mother’s Day GIFT HUNT

Whether you are honoring a mom celebrating her first or 45th Mother’s Day,

finding the perfect gift for the hardest working woman in the world is never an easy task. That’s why I went on a mission to make the impossible, possible. Is your Monmouth County Mom the best-dressed chef or a fabulously fit yogi? Is she a TV binging buff or a music nut? Check out this thoughtful gift list that is guaranteed to make any type of mom smile with style. THE TRENDSETTER This fresh water mother-ofpearl necklace is the ideal gift for the hip mom. She can dress it down with a t-shirt and jeans or doll it up with a silk camisole and midi skirt.

THE PLANNER She’s the scheduler of time, the director of dinner, the downloader of movies and the boss of family business. In order to keep up with this momager’s system, surprise her with a cool “Garden State” magnetic board to keep her daily plans and appointments in order.

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A TRUE BELIEVER She surrounds herself with love, happiness and optimism. Help her express what’s in her heart by handing her a handcrafted jewelry piece from Dogeared.

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THE FITNESS PRINCESS Ever wonder how your mom can do everything? Her yoga workouts, circuit training and Zumba classes just may be the magic trick to staying energized. Treat her to a tumbler that will leave her hydrated for her daily workouts and running the household. WHERE TO BUY: CABANA 19, RED BANK

THE MERMAID Whether she is doing laps in the pool, floating on a raft or hopping on a surfboard this beach mum always has her fin in the water. Make her swim time worry-free with these hip board shorts that can be worn from the street to the sea. WHERE TO BUY: GREENLINES, FAIR HAVEN

TOP CHEF She whips up a great casserole, grills a mean steak and makes her own icecream! The only thing missing from this superwoman is her emblem. Treat mom to a monogrammed apron and let her put her cooking powers to work. WHERE TO BUY: BUNGALOW ROAD, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

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THE DOMESTIC DIVA From her table flowers to home accents to DIY projects – this mom uses her clever crafty skills to turn her casual meetings into chic parties. Help her entertain her next soiree by providing her with these mood setting table napkins. WHERE TO BUY: SHUTTERS, FAIR HAVEN

FOR EVERY MOM Can’t decide which category your mom lands in, let’s make it easy on you. They say “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. And a diamond is a symbol of love that will last forever, so this Mother’s Day, give the gift of eternal love – a Forevermark Diamond! WHERE TO BUY: J. VINCENT JEWELERS, COLTS NECK

ENJOY YOUR STRESS-FREE SHOPPING! Hope Daniels is a Rumson, NJ resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com. She is a contributing editor for Community Magazine (CM), with her monthly feature “The Parenthood Blog”.

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SALT CREEK GRILLE’S 14TH ANNUAL WINE & MARTINI TASTING

Raised Over $90,000 for 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. & Reached the $1 Million Mark in Total Funds Raised For Local Charities

Steve Bidgood, co-owner Salt Creek Grille; Carol Stillwell, 180 Trustee & Sponsor; Susan Kyrillos, Former 180 Trustee; Tom Widener, 180 Trustee - Photo credit: 180 Turning Lives Around

The Salt Creek Grille’s 14th Annual

Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser held on April 6 raised over $90,000 in funds for 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc., a not-forprofit organization providing services to individuals and their families affected by domestic violence. Salt Creek Grille also reached its $1 million mark in total funds raised for local charities through the annual event which began in 2004 to celebrate the restaurant’s 5th anniversary.

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donated funds to our local charities!” said Steve Bidgood, co-owner Salt Creek Grille and well-known local philanthropist. “We are happy to help! And I thank my vendors, the sponsors, friends and employees who Ed and Eileen Sullivan, Allied Beverage - Photo credit: Karen J Irvine

helped make this possible! Salt Creek has supported dozens of charities with missions supporting children’s needs. This event will support 180’s children’s art therapy program, Amanda’s Easel. We commend the work 180 is doing to help victims and their children cope with the trauma caused by domestic violence and we are happy to do our part to support the organization’s great work.” and

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IMPACT 100 Jersey Coast to Award Two Grants of $123,000 to Monmouth County Nonprofits At 246-women strong, Impact 100 Jersey Coast will make an even larger impact on the local community than in 2016. After awarding its inaugural $145,000 grant to 180 Turning Lives Around in 2016, Impact’s goal in its second year was to provide at least two $100,000 grants. One should never underestimate the power of women. At the culmination of the membership drive, Impact announced that it will be offering two transformational grants of $123,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth County in 2017. “We started this drive back in November of 2016 with an ambitious goal - to grow to 200 members in our second year and to double our impact by making two large-scale grants of at least $100,000 this year,” said Heather Burke, Co-founder and Vice President of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. “Impact continues to resonate with women in our community and the response was overwhelming. We surpassed our initial goal and increased last year’s membership by more than 100 women!” Started in Cincinnati in 2001 by Wendy Steele, Impact 100 was created with the idea of promoting philanthropy among women - if 100 women each donated $1,000, a grant of $100,000 could be awarded to a local nonprofit community organization. Its unique hands-on approach to giving is simple and spreading. Since its inception, Impact 100 has expanded to numerous chapters throughout the USA as well as internationally. “I think we’re at a pivotal moment in time where women across the country are uniting together to make a positive impact. For Impact Jersey Coast, money is our collective voice. We hope our grants will inspire local nonprofits to dream big and bring transformational change to our community,” added Deirdre Spiropoulos, Co-founder and President of Impact 100 Jersey

Coast. “Now the real work begins,” said Rowena CrawfordPhillips, Co-Chair of Impact’s Grant committee. “Nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County that seek funding can submit a proposal for a dream project that will extend or improve their mission. Grant applicants should focus on one of five grant categories – Arts and Culture; Children and Families; Education; Environment, Preservation or Recreation; or Health and Wellness. Focus Area Committees (FACs), comprised of members, evaluate grant applications. After a thorough analysis and financial review, semifinalists are selected and site visits are scheduled. The FACs select finalists to present at the Annual Membership Meeting in November, where each member will cast a single vote, and the two organizations with the most votes will be awarded the funds.” For more information, visit www.impact100jerseycoast.org.

Run The Hook 5k & 10k Race to Benefit Clean Ocean Action Run The Hook 5K & 10K is back at one of the Jersey Shore’s most historic locations for a race to keep our oceans wild and pollution free. Peak Projects, the company behind Run The Hook, Asbury Park Santa Run, and The Brew Hop 5K & Craft Beer Festival, are pleased to announce the 2nd annual race, taking place on May 14, 2017 at Sandy Hook National Park. The race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities to complete a 5K or 10K course in support of local charity, Clean Ocean Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to restoring, improving, and protecting the water quality of New Jersey’s oceans. All runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher gift, closed scenic course in Sandy Hook National Park, chip timed results, and access to the after party with their registration. A portion of the proceeds from the race will go directly to the charity to support their work in the local community. After the race, there will be an after party nearby at a to-be-announced location to celebrate with drink specials, food, and entertainment. 100% of all fundraising efforts will go to Clean Ocean Action.

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Speaking about the event, Peak Projects co-founder, Joey Garofalo of Little Silver noted, “I’ve been supporting Clean Ocean Action since I was a kid attending their beach walks and it has always been clear that the organization places a large emphasis on community and family. With this year’s event falling on Mother’s Day, we encourage all of our supporters to come out and make the event a family outing. You can run with the kids or enjoy the scenic waterfront course with mom. Either way, celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting Mother Earth!” “All waters run to the sea, and now you can run to help keep it wild and free from pollution. Run the Hook is the perfect way to celebrate good health for you and the ocean,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action. “This year’s run is truly a family opportunity. Bring your Mom to walk or run and together you can make it a Mother’s Day with Mother Ocean on beautiful Sandy Hook. We are so thrilled and honored to be a beneficiary of this great event.” To register and to learn more about Run The Hook, visit runthehooknj.com.

RCDS Student Inspires Student Council Fundraiser for MCSPCA The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) Student Council held a fundraising Casual Dress Day in April to benefit The Monmouth County SPCA. Students donated $5 to participate in the Casual Dress Day and were asked to wear orange to raise awareness for the cause. The total raised for the day was $1,600. A youth ambassador of the MCSPCA, RCDS 7th grader Sheridan Sainato was recently recognized by the organization for her volunteer work. Sainato’s passion for the cause was the catalyst of the Student Council fundraiser. “My goal was to raise awareness among the RCDS community, specifically among younger students who may not be of age to volunteer yet,” explained Sainato. “There are a number of ways people of all ages can support the MCSPCA and it starts with spreading the word.” On the day of the fundraiser, Chief Licitra and Officer Becker from the MCSPCA visited RCDS students with their furry friend Hunter in tow. Hunter, now a certified therapy police dog, was adopted when he was two months old by Officer Becker and trained to provide comfort to various members of the public, typically in hospitals, retirement homes, and schools. “It is our job as humans to cultivate the humane treatment of animals and to treat them the way they deserve,” said Chief Licitra during his presentation. The assembly was followed by a lengthy Q&A session. Sainato was thrilled with the response from her fellow classmates. “Several students have approached me since the assembly to learn more about getting involved,” she said. “It warmed my heart to know that the visit made such an impact.” “We are committed to raising socially-aware and compassionate students,” said Student Council Supervisor Tony Iannacone. “As part of this ongoing effort, RCDS students regularly participate in hands-on activities that support local programs such as the MCSPCA, The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center, Bridge of Books, Holiday Express, Lunch Break, and more.”

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Local Event Guide Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show May 6th | 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Keyport Antiques & Artisan Festival May 20th | 11:00AM to 6:00PM

Over 200 crafters and artisans will be on display on Ocean Grove’s Main Avenue, Pilgrim Way, and Auditorium Square Park. The day features live music by Jo Wymer & Band from 11AM to 1PM and Chuck Lambert Blues from 1PM to 4PM. Visit oceangrovenj.com

Calling all art lovers and antique aficionados! This year’s festival features 50+ vendors, carefully vetted for their fine art, handmade crafts, and curated antiques. Festival-goers will also enjoy live entertainment in the borough’s historic downtown district on West Front Street and Waterfront Park. Rain date is May 21st. Visit visitkeyport.org

Spring Craft Market May 13th | 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Kevin James with Special Guest Chris Roach May 20th | 7:00PM & 9:30PM Show

Come shop a wide selection of handmade crafts and items from jewelry to woodworking, ceramics, sculpture and everything in between at The Historic Village at Allaire. All of the items are handcrafted and the show is juried. This is the perfect place to shop for Mom or anyone else special in your life. Rain date is May 14th. Visit allairevillage.org

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar May 13th & May 14th | Noon to 5PM Take a stroll through the historic Grand Arcade in Convention Hall during Mother’s Day Weekend where independent vendors will be selling art, handmade items, jewelry, gifts for mom, crafts, home goods & more. Visit asburyparkbazaar.com

Get The Led Out May 19th | 8:00PM From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians’ intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Visit countbasietheatre.org

31st Annual NJ Seafood Festival May 19th through May 21st Attractions for the whole family – live music, wine garden and beer tent, children’s activities, specialty vendors and of course the tastiest seafood around – free admission! Located at Silver Lake Park at 5th and Ocean Avenues in Belmar. Visit visitbelmarnj.com

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Keyport GardenWalk June 3rd & June 4th | 11:00AM to 3:00PM Enjoy a unique, free opportunity to enjoy and explore the public and private gardens of this charming town on the Raritan Bay. The Walk has grown to be a top tourist attraction, boasting nearly 2,600 visitors from the tristate area a year. Visit keyportgardenwalk.org. The Ballad of Little Jo at Two River Theater June 3rd through June 25th

Kevin James currently stars in the new CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait. He’s also known for producing, co-writing, and starring in the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper and the sequel Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Visit countbasietheatre.org

This soaring musical about the American West is inspired by the real-life-story of Josephine Monaghan— a young woman from Boston who, in the late 19th century, made a new life in an Idaho mining town disguised as a man called “Jo.” Visit tworivertheater.org

Rock & Walk for Babies May 21st | 9:30AM to 1:00PM

STOMP the Monster 5K and Festival June 4th | Starts at 8:00AM

1 in 4 women experience pregnancy or infant loss. The TEARS Foundation seeks to compassionately lift the financial and emotional burden from newly bereaved families. Inspire hope, honor a child and celebrate a life at Bradley Beach Boardwalk. Visit thetearsfoundation.org Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival May 27th through May 29th Gates Open at 10:00AM No matter if you’ve been to this delicious event every year or plan to come out for the first time, there is ALWAYS something new, exciting and delicious on the menu during Memorial Day Weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport. Visit www.monmouthpark.com

17th Annual Seaport Craft Show May 28th | 10:00AM to 4:00PM Experience a delightful collection of handmade crafts from more than 50 crafters and artisans. Shop till you drop for unique gifts, art, jewelry and personal items at Huddy Park with free admission. Visit www.highlandsnj.com

This will be Central Jersey’s most festive event this spring at Marlboro Recreation Center! Included will be a 5K Run, 1 Mile Run/Health Walk, Kids’ Stomp, prize money, giveaways, food and drinks, a DJ, and plenty of family fun. The race helps support the STOMP the Monster charity. Visit stompthemonster.org 7th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival June 10th & June 11th 12:00 to 5:00PM Featuring approximately ten award-winning wineries from around the great state of New Jersey. Bring a chair, some great friends and prepare to enjoy samplings from New Jersey wineries, along with live entertainment, retail vendors, crafters, food trucks, and a children’s play area. Visit jerseyshorewinefestival.com. 47th Annual Irish Festival June 11th Gates Open at 10:00AM Come celebrate your inner Irish on a day where everyone has a little bit of Ireland in them! Enjoy a beautiful day of live Thoroughbred racing highlighted by Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition and the fan-favorite human horse race. Visit monmouthpark.com.

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this important talk to enlighten others. She thought it was healthy to take that break but we wanted to make a point about how you can be effective in leveraging your brand in a healthy way. Stakeholders gathered to learn about what was trending to “build” new social contacts and “reinforce” existing ties. DonnaLyn said, “I wanted to teach tactical tips to “build” social brands to benefit Habitat for Humanity,” and in turn attendees learned in a fun and interactive way what’s trending in social across the generations for local brands ‘building’ in our vibrant area... She asked people to get out their phones and post on Instagram right now #hellyeaiamsocial

#teakrooftop #donnalynconsults, #habitatforhumanity and #dnbevents. She gave the packed room solid examples about the smart people that post effectively and how we could all follow in their footsteps. All learned something new after listening to her inspirational speech. The people that attended are now all armed and ready to be present and to be effective in the social media world thanks to DonnaLyn Giegerich and her wisdom, and to George Lyristis and his gorgeous rooftop lounge at Teak for allowing us a comfortable and inviting space to do it in. It’s a whole new world so let’s be social. Let’s do it in an effective, positive and non- addicting way!

Annual Nav-e-Sink or Swim Distance Festival On Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., the annual Nav-e-Sink or Swim Distance Festival will be held, with participants converging on Victory Park in Rumson, for melanoma awareness sponsored by The Budzyna Family. There are three races: 2.4-mile open water swim, 1.2mile open water swim, and a Kids Swim 150-yards open water swim. The Festival has now added a buddy heat in each event, for those who want to swim with friends or families, the Buddy Heat will go off 1-2 minutes after the main heat. Online registration ends May 26, 2017. For more information and to register, visit https://raceforum.com/navesink.

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) is excited to host its Preview to the Preakness Spring Fling on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The event will be held from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank. Featured will be a 50/50, chance and silent auction, in-field games, music by Elya Vasiliev & John Colianni and much more. The JLMC newest members will host the Preview to the Preakness Stakes set of races which will be sure to add to the excitement and fun of this JLMC signature event. Ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities can be found at jlmc.org.

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What’s in Your Wine Cellar? NO MATTER WHAT PRICE POINT you have in mind, you are sure to find the perfect wine at Spirits Unlimited in Shrewsbury (near Trader Joe’s). Whether you are a first time visitor or a repeat client, you are in for a pleasant experience. Spirits in Shrewsbury is a family undertaking and the goals are to build strong community relationships and to offer unique wines. Frank Helmka, the owner, recently added a unique way to stay informed. Text “winespirits” to 56977 to join the Wine Club and to receive alerts about hard to find wines and special discounts. The store carries popular labels, local wines, vintages from many states, as well as wines from all over the world. Frank and store manager, Michelle Figel, also specialize in esoteric wines from smaller cult wine companies and cultivate personal relationships with the vendors. They attend wine shows and private wine tastings to constantly learn more and are always on the lookout for new, harder to find wines. Michelle has been in the business for over twenty years and impresses customers with her deep knowledge of the stock. You may see her speeding around the store, selecting wine from all different shelves to create a custom basket or fill a special order. She enjoys working with customers, all having different tastes and price ranges. Your questions and ideas are most welcomed. Be sure to take advantage of their weekly specials and also use the coupons on page 3. Once you use a coupon just one time, you are issued a VIP card which never expires. Frank, Michelle and the staff look forward to meeting you and helping you find the perfect wine.

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A Long History of Wine Making in New Jersey BEFORE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, New Jersey was creating highquality wines. In 1758, Great Britain’s Royal Society sought colonists who could produce wines that were on par with those produced by France. After several years of no takers, two prominent New Jersey residents, William Alexander of Basking Ridge and Edward Antill of Piscataway, succeeded in meeting the expectations of the judges and New Jersey wines were born. Other vineyards were established, and in the late 1800s and early 1900s New Jersey wines both flourished and failed. The most notable offering was from Master Vintner Louis Nicholas Renault. Renault purchased land in Egg Harbor and by 1870 had introduced New Jersey Champagne and gave Egg Harbor the nickname ‘Wine City’. Renault winery gained notoriety despite the failure of many other vineyards. Many of the vines transplanted from Europe succumbed to insects in the late 1800s. A few decades later, Prohibition crippled the state’s remaining wineries. Even after Prohibition was repealed, strict laws kept the wine industry from growing, particularly one law that allowed only one winery license for every one million state residents. In 1980, the state had as few as seven licensed wineries. Now the Garden State has more than 50 wineries with 80 grape varieties and more than 2,000 acres dedicated to growing. The surge began when the Farm Winery Act of 1981 abolished the prior restrictive law. Changes in regulations and research that has led to sturdier hybrid grapes has jumped New Jersey to one of the top wine producing states in the nation, with 35 new wineries opening in the past fifteen years alone. Grape hybrids are hardy, productive, and disease-resistant grape vines that are produced by pollinating one plant species with the flower of another one. The new hybrid of the two varieties is often a better vine in terms of resistance to disease, yield, and quality. A significant feature of the modern New Jersey’s wine industry is its well-supported quality-assurance scheme, introduced in 1999. Open to all wines made in the state, the Quality Wine Alliance Program (QWA) is designed to promote the kind of quality that has won New Jersey wines recognition and awards in both the national and international arenas. New Jersey vintners are also known for their collaboration and willingness to work together to overcome challenges of weather and humidity. www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com MAY 2017

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With family roots that extend back more than 200 years, Casola is a well-known name in Holmdel and surrounding towns as a multi-generational farm family. Expanding the family farming business to include wine-making, Joseph Casola has opened Fox Hollow Vineyards - Monmouth Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest vineyard where all of the grapes are grown, harvested, and hand-tended locally. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >>

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e as a family are involved in every aspect of the wine making and it’s all done by hand,” Casola says. “We grow every one of our own grapes and they become our fine wines. We hope our passion shows, and we invite folks to stop by and not only sample our wines, but sit outside and enjoy the beautiful vistas of our vineyards.” A man who loves animals and the land, as a boy Casola dreamed of having his own farm. He found growing his own vegetables and planting flowers rewarding, learning quickly that good tending resulted in abundance. But it is his love for family and bringing people together that comes through when he talks about wine-making. “I loved growing up on a farm. One of the most rewarding feelings as a child that stayed with me throughout my life was growing my own vegetables and flowers. I learned if I took good care, watered and nourished my plants, I would be rewarded with an abundance that I got to enjoy, cook with my family, and share with friends and family,” Casola says. “We had farm to table way before it became a thing. Every day my mom would cook with us with produce we grew in our home garden or from what my dad was harvesting. So growing up with all these wonderful childhood memories of the farm life, I knew that I couldn’t have an office job or commute into the City. I wanted to be outside breathing in fresh air every day.” BELOW: Frederic, a staple at Fox Hollow Vineyards.

One of five children, Casola grew up around a lot of people, family pets, and farm animals. On his parent’s farm they raised chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, cows, and horses. A visit to Fox Hollow Vineyards will often

include time with Frederic, Casola’s dog, and several rescued farm animals. “Most importantly to me growing up on a farm meant a lot of family time. We always had lots of room to play and explore. I could go to work with my dad any day I wanted to and I loved when he would plow the fields – the smell of the fresh turned over soil and playing in the cool earth with my siblings while searching for earth worms,” Casola says. “I decided that I was going to get into wine making after high school. Wine making was not something I always wanted to do. I did know I wanted to stay in agriculture and I wanted to work with my family on the farm – but I also wanted to start something new.” Casola took his love for farming and his desire to branch out in a new direction and attended Surry Community College in North Carolina. There he learned about wine making and vineyards establishment. With the help of his parents he took the land that was once Fox Hollow Farm and turned his knowledge into a working vineyard that is producing several award winning varieties. His goal is to raise the quality of wine produced in New Jersey and to compete on the international level. “I am really excited about some of the reds we grow, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and our Malbec. All of these varieties are proving to be excellent grapes for the Garden State and they have let me produce some really nice varietals, red blends, and rosé wines.” As the fifth largest consumer of wine in the nation, New Jersey consumes about three gallons per person every year. Wine making is also the fastest growing type of agriculture with more than twenty farm wineries that grow grapes and produce wine in the state. The state boasts more than fifty vineyards that grow grapes and sell them to wineries throughout the nation. “I think wine making in New Jersey has improved a lot in recent years. As more wineries have opened up, and more people have an interest in wine, there has been an increase in producing better quality wines and not just sweet fruit wines. More wineries have a focus on growing high quality grapes to produce high quality wines. We have wine associations and groups of wine makers getting together to share knowledge to improve quality,” Casola says. Humidity and unpredictable weather are two of the biggest challenges to wine making

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in the state, which translates to a lot of time spent in the vineyards tending to the grapevines all year round. The other challenge is educating wine drinkers that New Jersey is capable of producing excellent quality wines.

Casola’s father’s family arrived from Italy in the early 1900s. They opened markets in the Bronx and came to Holmdel to grow produce to supply those markets. His father’s father also had dairy cows until the

“After a wine “I loved growing up on a farm. One of the tasting so many most rewarding feelings as a child that people will say, stayed with me throughout my life was ‘Wow, I didn’t think New Jergrowing my own vegetables and flowers." sey was capable of having such good wines.’ We are producing early 1960s. His mother’s side of excellent wines at Fox Hollow that the family was in Holmdel before have won many awards,” Casola the town had a name. His mother’s says. “We are a new winery and ev- grandmother came from a farm ery year, with every harvest, every that raised potatoes, vegetables, growing season, every wine produc- and had fruit orchards they farmed tion, we learn. That gives us the op- with horses. Several of the streets portunity to continue to grow and to in town, such as Van Brackle, Beers, and Longstreet, are named for his improve our product.” mother’s relatives. “I am really looking forward to the Fox Hollow Vineyards offers wine Farm to Table dinners,” Casola says. “I get to put together a menu with tastings on weekends with wine vegetables we are growing paired and chocolate pairings with chocwith wine we are producing all here olate created by a local chocolatier. at Fox Hollow and share that experi- Outside there are fire pits where ence with the customer. My family patrons can sit and enjoy their wine. has been in Holmdel for many gen- Music nights, Yoga in the Vineyard, erations on both sides and sharing Paint & Sip, and Farm to Table dinour love of the land is so important ners are all in the works. The farm is also available for private events, to me.” equestrian events, and educational seminars.

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The Making of a Snowmobile Racer LITTLE SILVER’S CHANCE TIETJEN & HIS PASSION FOR SNOCROSS

Chance Tietjen of Little Silver earned two class wins, a second place, and three third place standings in the points championship for the classes he raced in over the 2016-2017 season.

IT ALL STARTED 10 YEARS AGO when Santa delivered Chance Tietjen’s first snowmobile, an Arctic Cat 120, a youth size sled. “I would ride it around our meadow in Vermont until I ran out of gas,” Chance said, “then my dad would come out and refill the sled.” His love for snowmobiling continued from there. As soon as he was old enough, Chance would take trail rides with his father, uncles, and grandfather. Then at the age of 8, he began to ride his sled on the VAST (Vermont Association of Snow Travelers) Trail System. VAST claims to have over 5,000 miles of trail in Vermont stretching from Massachusetts to Canada. Chance, now 13 years old, estimates his lifetime mileage to be somewhere between 6,000 to 7,000 miles. In the winter of 2015, his father Derek Tietjen, asked if Chance would like to see a snocross race at Vermont’s Magic Mountain. Snocross is a sport where multiple snowmobiles race head to head over a series of jumps and turns. It is fast, loud, and exciting. Chance was instantly intrigued. It didn’t take long before he asked his dad if he could apply his trail riding know-how to snocross. “I was really nervous before my first race, and could barely eat my breakfast,” Chance remembers.

Chance (left) with his father, Derek Tietjen

“There were so many unknowns.” The first race went well, as did the rest of his first season. Chance and his father picked up more knowledge both on and off the track. He competed in four events that year. Unfortunately, the first season was cut short by Mother Nature. It was a very anticlimactic end to the season, as the last two events were cancelled due to lack of snow. Chance and his dad had plans to get more serious for the 2016-17 race season. In the fall of 2016, they purchased a factory prepared race sled and marked off the calendar for all of the events. Instead of focusing on a single race, he set his sights on the points series for the whole season. They made the 20-hour drive to a test track in Aurora, Minnesota to conduct pre-season tuning. “The testing and tuning we accomplished that trip would have taken the entire race season,” Chance said. “It helped us refine the sled and build my confidence going into the next five months of racing." Travel is a huge part of snocross, especially for this New Jersey family. The closest event is three hours from home with the farthest being over 20 hours. The Tietjen family has racked up nearly 9,000 miles of windshield time.

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When not studying or caring for his pets, which includes a ball python, three bearded dragons, and a boatload of fish, the Markham Place School 7th grader spends three to five days per week in the gym with a mix of cardio and weights. All the planning and effort paid off at the tail end of the season when Chance left the yearend banquet with six championship trophies. He earned two class wins, a second place, and three third place standings in the points championship for the classes he raced in over the season. “I’m so proud to see the improvement Chance has made in his level of riding and understanding of the sport,” said Chance’s father Derek. “It’s not just a hobby or a weekend activity for him - he is fully committed to the sport.” Plans are already being made for next season. Chance will race alongside more experienced racers and will have fewer restrictions on the performance of his sled. “I can’t wait to get back on my snowmobile,” said Chance. “I’m ready to charge with full force.” Follow Chance’s racing story on Facebook at Arctic Racer, and on Instagram @ArcticRacer500.

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DIVORCE TALK: THE CHILDREN Although divorcing spouses go through a

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us and, although children are generally pretty

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Challenge and Experience Lead to Success STORY CATHY PADILLA

PEGGY RYAN MARCHESE didn’t plan on becoming a professional staging service provider and she certainly didn’t plan on having breast cancer. But a chat with this dynamic woman will quickly make you understand she turns proverbial lemons into lemonade and has a fierce spirit dedicated to following her passions. Often told by her clients that she was ‘born to do this’, Marchese has taken her more than fifteen years combined experience in interior design, decorative painting and real estate and created The Upstaged Home – an innovative business that takes a holistic approach to getting a home ready for sale. Not only is decorating and cosmetic appeal considered, but renovation and new construction is sometimes used to add value for target buyers. “I’ve been referred to as a ‘house whisperer’ and I especially love transforming homes with deferred maintenance issues and breathing new life into a home that is tired or outdated,” Marchese says. “My target buyer most often is a young family and I understand what they are looking for in terms of lifestyle and feeling in a home. We are renovation and new construction experts which adds significant value in terms of what we are able to deliver.” Her second year in real estate as an agent, Marchese listed a $1.3 million home. The homeowner asked if she would help “stage” the house, and once she did it sold within days to the first potential buyer. From that point on the homeowner, who became more of a friend, kept telling Marchese she

needed to stage homes professionally. “It took me some months to see how this could be a good fit for me and after doing some extensive research on the subject, I decided to dive in head first. Since then I have invested 100% of my energy and resources into becoming Monmouth County's number one luxury professional staging service provider,” Marchese says. “For as long as I can remember I was always rearranging furniture or painting rooms. I would move to a new apartment just because I felt I needed a change in architecture or wanted to redecorate. Both of my parents were very creative. My father was a boat builder and master carpenter and my mother was a dressmaker who worked out of our home making gowns for wedding parties. She was also always painting and decorating our modest home in search of creating beauty and comfort.” Selling a home is considered one of the three most stressful things in life along with dealing with death and divorce. Marchese describes what she does as powerful and humbling because of the effects it has on taking the guess work out of the process of selling a home. She also knows all too well how life can change suddenly and lead down roads we would all rather avoid. “All I can say about being a breast cancer survivor is that I wouldn’t change a thing,” Marchese shares openly. “The experience gave me new eyes, new ears, and a new heart. It also gave me the courage to dare to dream

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that anything and everything is possible, which directly affects every aspect of my life, including my approach to business. Today I am blessed with good health and opportunity beyond my wildest dreams.” Upstaged, a nationally certified company by both the HSR and Real Estate Stagers Association, specializes in coastal and waterfront luxury properties and in-particular, vacant homes. As home renovation experts, with a focus on kitchens, baths, and hardwood flooring, Marchese and her company provide full service general contracting at a level of excellence that is unparalleled in Monmouth County. Marchese has her own staff and also contracts with top notch locals such as Kurt Connor Construction and 2 Coats Painting. With an eye always toward the future, Marchese plans to elevate the staging and redesign industry by demonstrating to the public the power and potential return on their investment that staging delivers. “I would love to see every home benefit from some form of staging and positioning in preparation for sale. Our goal is to provide consistent excellence in service,” Marchese says. “With an eye toward growth we are continually upgrading our knowledge, skills, and services provided. Every day I get to make a difference in people’s lives by providing a service that most still aren’t even aware exists. I am grateful every day that I am blessed to do what I do.”

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Two Rivers Shade Tree Alliance Hosts Rutgers Professor Tree Talk The local communities of Fair Haven, Rumson, Little Silver and Shrewsbury came together on April 19, 2017 at RFH High School as a broader group to hear about trees, how they benefit our environment, and to learn about some that should be avoided. The Shade Tree Commissions of the four town’s hosted Rutgers University professor Jason Grabosky’s engaging talk before local residents. Professor Grabosky, a local expert in urban forestry, ecology and natural resources, encouraged an interactive session filled with educational slides of information while entertaining questions throughout the presentation. In exchange for Professor Grabosky’s time and effort, each town will sponsor a high school student to be CORE trained this fall. The NJ Shade Tree Federation hosts biannual training in northern and southern New Jersey to educate participants on the nuances of our green friends and proliferate key community forestry program themes. High school students interested in taking advantage of the CORE training program should contact their local Shade Tree commission to learn more. “As a former commissioner and current council liaison to the Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission, I’m proud that we’ve had taken a leadership role in driving the Two Rivers Shade Tree Alliance event with our neighboring towns and plan to coordinate follow-up events in the years to come. All of the

Local Shade Tree commissioners from the area included, left to right: William Gerth, Shrewsbury; Christian Burns, Fair Haven; Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University Professor; Wayne Greenleaf, Rumson; Steve Barrett, Rumson; and Kristen Hall, Rumson (Photo credit: Christopher Rodriguez)

local Shade Tree Commissions are volunteer organizations and need your help keeping our parks and public places green and maintained. Please consider taking local action by joining your local commission as a volunteer today – you’ll be glad you did,” said Christopher Rodriguez, Fair Haven Borough Council Member.

The 8th annual Kids Triathlon for Bob Kelleher will be held on June 11, 2017 at Victory Park in Rumson. Exercising, having fun with the kids and helping others to reach their goals and potential are all part of Bob Kelleher’s legacy and the spirit in which this race has been founded. This race is held in memory of Bob Kelleher, a Rumson resident who passed away unexpectedly in July 2009. This event is particularly appropriate to honor Bob, as it conveys some of the passions that were so much a part of his daily life. To name a few, Bob was an avid triathlete, participating in numerous local races as well as completing three “IronMan” competitions in Lake Placid, NY. Another important passion of Bob’s was his enthusiasm for volunteering. He regularly coached his son and local children in several Rumson Recreation sports. When Bob passed away he was the captain of the Rumson First Aid Squad, where he had been an active volunteer since 2003. The proceeds for this race will be donated to The Rumson First Aid Squad and Stephy’s Place, a nonprofit organization in Red Bank that supports those suffering from grief and loss. Race categories will be: 9 to 14 year olds: 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run; 8 and under: 75-yard swim, 2.25-mile bike and ½ mile run; and 2 to 4 year olds: a two-loop balance bike on Lafeyette Street. Space is limited—for more information and to register, visit RaceForum.com/KidsTri today.

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Little Silver’s first Spring Food Festival & Street Fair will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Little Silver (ACME Parking Lot). This will be an opportunity for Little Silver businesses to showcase their menus by providing patrons with product samplings and giveaways. A Taste of Little Silver will be comprised of the wonderful flavors that make up the amazing town of Little Silver. The event is free to attend for families and there will be live music throughout the day. This unique event is sure to be a fun time for all and provide businesses a strong platform to highlight who they are. Put "A Taste of Little Silver" in your calendar now and plan to join in on May 21st! This event is hosted by The Little Silver Charitable Foundation, which is a 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Little Silver through community events and the direct support of various Little Silver programs and organizations. For more information and questions about the organization and The Taste of Little Silver event, call or email Rick Brandt at 908.675.7646 or RickBrandt80@gmail.com.

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May 15, 2017 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank $100 per ticket

You may have heard the commercials about this event… On May 15th, Habitat For Humanity of Monmouth County will be putting on their food and wine tasting event called “A Taste For Homes”. This year you will be able to taste the foods and drinks from local restaurants and vendors, including: Ama Ristorante | McCloones | Blu Grotto Ristorante Monmouth Park Racetrack | Danny’s Steakhouse The Danish Café | Kitch Organic | Anna’s Italian Kitchen Teak Restaurant | The Bistro of Red Bank | Jerry’s Vodka Shore Point Distributors | Ocean Place Resort and Spa Casola Farms | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Chill Bubble Tea Lil Cutie Pops | The Vintage Cake | The Healthy Palate Yvonne’s | Booskerdoo | Firebirds | Holmdel Buy-Rite At this event, Habitat for Humanity will be honoring the City of Long Branch and the Monmouth Park Charity Fund, as well as State Farm Insurance and Volunteer Kate Nelson. The current builds going on are in Long Branch and Atlantic Highlands. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit www.habitatmonmout.org.

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You Can Make A Difference In The Fight Against Cancer! Join your local Relay For Life of Two Rivers, bringing together the communities of Red Bank, Shrewsbury, Little Silver, Fair Haven, Rumson, Oceanport, Sea Bright, and Monmouth Beach. Hosted by: Red Bank Regional High School | 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver Friday, May 19th & May 20th, 2017 | 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. To sign up online or for more information, visit relay.acsevents.org.

Warrior Pose for Pets 2 Raised Funds for Animals with Cancer On April 22, 2017, Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness hosted Warrior Pose for Pets 2, benefitting The Brodie Fund. The event was held at Wilson Hall in the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson. The money raised will provide financial assistance to families who have pets fighting cancer. The event was attended by local yoga practitioners and animal lovers alike. Along with this event at Wilson Hall, there were 16 other Warrior Pose for Pets 2 classes being held that weekend in and out of New Jersey. Lisa Matthews, owner of Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness, hosted the event and Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness teacher Michelle Doyle led the class which ended in a beautiful meditation focusing on our animal friends. The event not only raised money to help pets fighting cancer, but The Brodie Fund also collected donated dog and cat toys for Associated Humane Society of Tinton Falls and Catsbury Park, soon to open in Asbury Park. Sally Williams, Founder and Director of The Brodie Fund, expressed her gratitude to all involved in this exciting event, especially Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness for all of its continued support. The Brodie Fund is currently offering grants in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, but has plans to expand throughout the United States. For more information about The Brodie Fund and how you can help, visit thebrodiefund.org.

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Bringing Healthy Southern California Cuisine to Monmouth County Amelia’s Kitchen, which opened on April 1, is a fun new restaurant located at The Grove West in Shrewsbury. Serving Baja California Cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere, the vibe is relaxed and the flavors are a combination of Mexico meets California healthy. Using fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, and a little Asian infusion, the BYOB is a green restaurant locally sourcing their ingredients. Named for the owner’s daughter, there’s a lot of family history wrapped up in Arthur Gregory Schlossbach’s latest offering. “My Uncle Barry moved from Pennsylvania to southern California in 1937 and went to work as a studio actor for Paramount Pictures. He was drafted into World War II and couldn’t find acting work when he got out. So he and his fifth wife, also named Amelia, opened a small Baja grill restaurant. It was a farm-to-table concept using local ingredients,” Schlossbach says. “My sister Marilyn and I have kept the family tradition going and opened our third Pop’s Garage Mexican Kitchen in 2010. But now that my daughter Amelia is old enough, she wants to return to Uncle Barry’s original healthier concept. So Amelia’s Kitchen is an elevated farm-to-table Baja grill where the Shrewsbury Pop’s Garage used to be.” Pop’s Garage, located on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, infuses surf, art, and community and brings the laid-back culture of Sayulita, Mexico to Monmouth County restaurant-goers. Marilyn Schlossbach also owns Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park, and she and their brother Richard are investors in Arthur’s Amelia’s Kitchen. Keeping some of their Pop’s Garage dishes on the menu, such as burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas, Amelia’s Kitchen incorporates the culture of the Pacific Coast Highway with a menu offering numerous salads and seafood choices. All dressings, salsas, and guacamole are made in-house daily and in-season produce is featured as much as possible. “Our Baja Seafood Stew is going to be big. We take shrimp, scallops, and whatever seafood is fresh and cook them in a tomato fish stock. Then we put it over saffron rice. It’s really good,” Schlossbach says. “We also make a Brussel sprout dish and a vegan sweet potato and black bean chili that are both outrageous. We also feature a Caesar salad. Most people don’t know the Caesar originated in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924.” Available for private parties or off-premise catering Amelia’s Kitchen offers a full menu for take-out and seasonal outside seating. There are even balloons and special menus for the kids. Amelia’s Kitchen is located in The Grove West in Shrewsbury next to Billabong. Visit www.ameliaskitchens.com for more information.

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Cheers to Summer! Benefits Catholic Charities Programs in Monmouth County The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities will kick off the coming season with Cheers to Summer! - an event that raises funds for programs benefitting hundreds of individuals and families throughout Monmouth County. Cheers to Summer! will take place on May 25, 2017 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club. The popular evening features cocktails and dinner, dancing to the Paul Marino Band, a gift auction and mega 50/50 raffle. Attire is country club casual; no jackets required.

Beacon House, a transitional group home for youth ages 16-21; Family Growth providing treatment for children who have been victim of abuse; Linkages, a transitional housing program for families who might otherwise be homeless; Monmouth Counseling providing counseling services for children and families in cooperation with Monmouth University; and Project FREE an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults.

Tickets to Cheers to Summer! are $125 and can be purchased online at catholiccharitiestrenton. org or by calling Jennifer Leip at 609.394.5181, ext. 1137.

Event underwriters are Circle BMW and Peter and Mary Ellen Griffin of Colts Neck. Ray Catena Family of Dealerships is a major sponsor.

Other sponsors to date are: The Sylvia Family of Oakhurst, Michael and Ellen Brogan of Manalapan, Brian and Mary Event co-chairs Valarie Left to right: Event co-chairs Valarie DeFelice Ellen Burriss of Middletown, DeFelice of Spring Lake and and Barbara Willis, Board chair Bob Circle Hyundai of Shrewsbury, Barbara Willis of Avon explain Powderly and Vice-chair Anthony Tamburri Co-Cathedral of St. Robert that the evening, at the start Bellarmine in Freehold, The of Memorial Day Weekend, is Churchin Group LLC of Red Bank, the perfect way to commence the summer season. “Our guests look forward to this fun evening, Durso Wealth Management Group of Red Bank, Gateway Licensing, Middletown, Scott and Janet Garley of Little Silver, Chip and Gloria especially because it benefits vital Catholic Charities programs in Harter of Sea Girt, Robert and Diana Powderly of Middletown, Monmouth County,” said DeFelice. Parish of St. Mary in Colts Neck, Saker ShopRites of Freehold, Robert Each year hundreds of Monmouth County residents benefit from and Catherine Tafaro of Mendham, and Wakefern Food Corp./ the support of Catholic Charities. Assistance is provided regardless ShopRites of Edison. of religious affiliation. Programs in Monmouth County include:

Monmouth Film Festival Returns Summer 2017 Prepare for another great season of top-quality, independent cinema in Monmouth County! Last December. Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) made its mark during its inaugural event at the Two River Theater in Red Bank - attracting audiences from across the tri-state area; receiving rave reviews and top ratings. Film critic Joan Ellis of the Two River Times wrote, “The production quality, scripting, and acting of all the films was extremely high and the subject matter was refreshingly original”. “What an amazing first-year event this festival is. Everything was done first class with entertainment in mind” commented Associate Director of the NJ Film Commission, David Schoner. The Festival and its programming team search endlessly to find the hidden gems amongst the film industry. As the President of the company states, “There are no favorites, no special treatments, and no ‘good old boys club’. Every film gets the same fair opportunity to be chosen.” The festival is currently accepting submissions for its 2017 season, which will take place August 10 through August 13, 2017 at Two River Theater. Submission categories include: Feature, Short and Student films (all genres), Screenplays, Trailers, TV Pilots & Web series. For more submission information, visit www.MonmouthFilmFestival.org/submissions. The festival will feature special events in August including the Industry Networking Event and Industry Film Panel - two MFF exclusive events aimed to promote, connect, and educate current and aspiring artists. Last year’s panel included esteemed guests from all corners of the industry including Producers, Distributors, Filmmakers/Directors and more! As a 501c(3) non-profit company, Monmouth Film Festival welcomes the help of local businesses and friends across Monmouth County and New Jersey to help grow its mission of educating and inspiring filmmakers. Sponsorship information, as well as donation information can be found at MonmouthFilmFestival.org/sponsor. For young and aspiring filmmakers, be sure to stay up-to-date with the company for educational opportunities, including internships and workshops available in 2017.

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Three RBR Teams Score High in Technology Coding Competition at Stockton University RBR Teams Took Three of Five Top Spots in CSTA Competition The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) always searches for opportunities for their students to compete on the specialized knowledge they learn in its technology academy. The AOIT found such an opportunity for its students to compete in computer coding on St. Patty’s Day, March 17, in the second annual Computer Science Teachers Association South Jersey (CSTA-SNJ) computer science competition at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ. The competition included 130 students from 12 New Jersey High Schools. While a team from Toms River took the first place honors, RBR dominated by taking three of the five top placements.

Ali Sweeney commented, “The coding competition offered our AOIT students an amazing day. Not only did the students get demanding programs to code, they were posed the challenge to figure out how to work collaboratively and efficiently with other team members. These are essential career skills no matter what field of study our students choose to pursue.”

Second Place went to The RBR Team of Jack McNally, Little Silver; Bobby Villaluz, Shrewsbury; and Andrew Schembor, Shrewsbury. Third Place was captured by the RBR Team of Dylan McRae, Union Beach; Jack Glauber, Shrewsbury; and Makoto Brown, Tinton Falls. RBR took one of the two honorable mention categories with the team of Harry Jain, Red Bank; Damabir Sahi, Neptune Township; and Ford Zacks, Red Bank. Coding provides the building blocks of all computer software, apps and websites. The competition presented seven programming challenges over 2.5 hours. The winning teams were determined by the ability to finish the greatest number of challenges in the shortest period of time. The first and second teams finished all seven challenges, with the fastest speed determining first place. The competition requires students to think critically, analyze data and write programs to overcome the challenges posed. Stockton University’s network and security administrator, Demetrios Roubos, coordinated the event and created the problems which took place in the University’s computer lab. RBR AOIT teachers Jeremy Milonas and Alison Sweeny brought 17 students to Stockton University, which was the only coding competition, offered in New Jersey this year. The students were from RBR’s AP computer science class, while others had taken the academy’ web and mobile application development class.

Above: RBR students pose with the Stockton University Mascot Talin. Back row, left to right: Dylan McRae, Union Beach; Makoto Brown, Tinton Falls; Dylan Reitsma, Belmar; Bobby Villaluz, Shrewsbury; Jack McNally, Little Silver; Kyle Neary, Shrewsbury; Ford Zacks, Red Bank; Kyle Scheider, Union Beach; Andrew Schembor, Shrewsbury; Tyler Lewis, Neptune City; Damanbir Sahi, Neptune Township. Front row, left to right: Jared Prezwodek, Little Silver; Jake Glauber, Shrewsbury; Josh Goldsmith, Little Silver; Max Mason, Belmar; Harry Jain, Red Bank; Ian Birn, Red Bank.

Ranney School Sailors Heading to National Championships Ranney School’s Sailing Team in Tinton Falls has qualified for the National Championship to take place this May in Boston. This qualification marks the team as one of the top 20 high school sailing teams in the country. Earlier in April, the team won the 2017 NJISA Spring Fleet Championship in Toms River, providing the Upper School students with a berth into the MASSA Mallory Qualifier Regatta held in Kings Point, NY. The qualifier regatta, which took place on April 8-9, was comprised of teams from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. At the May 12-14 Nationals, Ranney will take on 19 other schools from across the country. Congratulations to Coach Clay Johnson (a Harvard University sailing alum who competed in four Olympic Trials) and all of the team’s young sailors, including: Luke Arnone ’19 of Mantoloking, Blake Epstein ’19 of Rumson, Cameron Giblin ’19 of Monmouth Beach, Matt Hamelsky ’19 of Marlboro, Mari Patient ’17 of Oceanport, Kelsey Stout ’19 of Wall, and Catherine Vucetic ’19 of Holmdel. Ranney’s sailing team is only in its second full competition year. The team took 4th in the Atlantic Coast Championship earlier this season, and last year, Luke Arnone and Cameron Giblin, who both began sailing at age 8, received the NJISA First Team Skipper Awards. The Ranney team sails out of the Toms River Yacht Club in two-person 420 boats.

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The Borough of Fair Haven will be celebrating “Fair Haven Day” on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to the conclusion of the fireworks. This year will be Fair Haven’s 105th anniversary! The music will be provided by River Road Band and The Pat Roddy Band. Food options will include a picnic by Brennan’s, Seafood from Lusty Lobster, and desserts from Booskerdoo. As in the past, the Foundation of Fair Haven, which is a 501c-3 not for profit - tax exempt charity, has been raising funds to help offset the cost of the Fair Haven Day activities. If anyone is interested in helping to directly fund this community wide celebration, The Foundation of Fair Haven has a variety of Fair Haven Day sponsorships, which are available to both individual residents and companies. Please contact the Foundation of Fair Haven member, Marie Noglows at marie.noglows@comcast.net if you are interested in sponsoring this fine annual event. Finally, the Fair Haven Business Association will be sponsoring many fun attractions at Fair Haven Day, including face painting and more. Tickets will be sold at foundationoffairhaven.org or you can purchase tickets at Borough Hall beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Tower Hill Church Offers New Sunday Evening Worship Starting this spring, Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church, located at 255 Harding Road in Red Bank, will offer a new casual Sunday evening worship, called Tower Hill Nights, on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. from May 7 thru June 4, 2017 in its newly renovated youth room, The Attic. Tower Hill Nights will offer coffee house-style worship in a small setting with acoustic music and an interactive discussion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. “Tower Hill Nights will give families another chance to experience worship during the busy spring sports months,” says Pastor Jason Tucker. “It’s a new kind of service where the young and young-at-heart can connect in a more intimate setting.” For more information, contact info@towerhillchurch.org.

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Point Road Elementary School Students Travel Around the Globe at “Around the World Day” the countries, like Peruvian dolls, a Lebanese guitar, and Greek worry beads. In some countries students made crafts, like German coo-coo clocks, Mexican sun dials, South African masks, and lanterns in Singapore. And in each country, students had their passports stamped and received something to put in their “suitcase” to bring home and show their families. In late March, second grade students at Point Road Elementary School in Little Silver traveled around the globe and visited 16 countries, complete with passports! Thanks to parent volunteers and the Little Silver PTO, the students had this experience without leaving their classrooms - which were transformed with flags, decorations and artifacts from around the world. “Around the World Day” was organized by Maria Nakleh and Lydia Jain, who have children in the school and wanted families in Little Silver to learn more about each other’s ethnic backgrounds.

They formed a committee of almost 20 parents who were eager to share their heritage or information about a country they visited, and by the time the event arrived, had created a day that taught our students just how diverse we really are. Each country was represented on a trifold board and focused on information, like the country’s geography, flag, languages and religions, popular foods, and what a day in the life of a child there is like. Students were also invited to touch artifacts from

The day coincided with a recent second grade art project of Ancestry Dolls. Students were given blank paper dolls and decorated them to represent their heritage, and the dolls were displayed in the classrooms during “Around the World Day.” Students made connections between their own ancestry and some of the countries and cultures they were learning about. This special event was a meaningful experience, not only teaching the students about other countries, but about respecting our differences and appreciating one another.

HOLY CROSS PRESCHOOL GOES ON “SAFARI”

“Doctors” Colin Swain of Rumson , Lucian Menzer of Fair Haven, Christian Carr of Rumson, and Mac LaRocca of Rumson peer through their homemade binoculars.

Holy Cross Preschool classes recently completed their world tour with an imaginative trip to Africa. All week long, students learned about the animals, landscape and culture of Africa. Each day in class, they crafted colorful binoculars, cameras, passport books and safari hats in preparation for their big trip. They arrived to find their teachers dressed in safari gear, their doorway transformed into a customs desk, and their hallway lined

“Doctors” Kieran Caffrey of Fair Haven (left) and Colin Swain of Rumson prepare for their journey to Africa.

with seats to create their very own airplane. Each student passed through Mrs. Fulton’s Homeland Security beeper (she may have lost her voice in the process) and proceeded onto the airplane where they remembered to buckle their imaginary seatbelts and listen to the airline attendants. And they were off! While learning about Africa, they learned about culture, language,

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“Doctors” Espen Mulheren of Rumson (left), Harrison Hennessy of Rumson and Alexis Kett of Atlantic Highlands (obscured) have their airline tickets ready to board the preschool plane.

climate, landscape, and animal habitats. While creating their safari hats, they practice writing their names. While decoratiang their lion manes, they work on fine motor skills with markers and paint brushes. While riding an imaginary airplane, they learn life skills of patience and cooperation. And while singing about their journey, they learn about music, dance and fun with friends.

REF Hosts “Dance with Your Darlings” Event with largest crowd to date

Pictured are the REF Board and Event Designer, left to right: Kristen Hall, Kara Markiewicz, Lisa Dumont, Helena Bruno, event co-chair Bettina Snodgrass, Alyssa Anderson, event co-chair & REF President Mary Pat Moriarty, Anna Ingrassia, Curran Scoble, Jen Olan, MVC Design’s Mia Choate

In March, the Rumson Education Foundation (REF) hosted over 500 guests for its annual “Dance with Your Darlings” fundraiser event to benefit the Rumson School District and the REF’s Innovation Classroom Initiative. As the darlings danced under the strobe lights in the floral balloonfilled gymnasium, student volunteers from Forrestdale Middle School and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Key Club ensured the event ran smoothly by assisting. Fifth-grader Nan Sperber remarked, “I look forward

Volunteers from Forrestdale Middle School and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Key Club helped with the event

to the dance every year! This year in particular I liked the gift baskets, photo booths, and music! I had a lot of fun dancing with my dad and friends.” The evening’s success would not have been possible without the generous support of Dance with Your Darlings Invitation Sponsor – Dance Free Dance Studio of Red Bank and Whole Foods of Middletown. The REF is grateful to the event’s portrait photographers Marnie Doherty, Emily Billington and Meredith Miller for lending their talents.

REF President and Event Co-Chair Mary Pat Moriarty commented, “The REF’s Dance with Your Darling is a cherished event that was established in 2009 by former RED Board of Direct, Steve Frankel. The current board is delighted to continue its tradition for our Rumson families.” REF Treasurer and fellow Co-Chair Bettina Crux-Snodgrass added, “It’s one of my favorite events of the year, when all the little belles arrive with their doting escorts. To see their happy faces is priceless.”

Little Silver Garden Club Plans for Busy Month May will be a busy month for the Little Silver Garden Club as they work on several projects. As part of their “remembrance” program, and in anticipation of Memorial Day, the Club will make a donation to American Recreational Military Services (ARMS), a non-profit organization that supports the military and their families. ARMS provides meals, gifts, parties at the holidays, homecoming celebrations, phone calling cards, and a variety of services designed to help members of the military and their families. The Club hopes to make support of this organization part of its annual service projects. Garden Club members will also get busy with trowels and watering cans on May 25, 2017, when they plant the window boxes at the Little Silver Train Station and the area in front of the

library with summer flowering annuals. Also on the project list is maintenance of their perennial plot at Little Silver Memorial Park on Prospect Avenue. After the planting, members will take turns with weeding and watering throughout the summer months. The Club and guests will also enjoy a trip to Meadowbrook Farm on May 19, 2017. Meadowbrook Farm offers several acres of planted gardens, a mansion open for tours, and sales of plants to visitors. The trip includes all fees and a boxed lunch, as well as roundtrip transportation from Little Silver. There may still be a few slots open; call Club president Diane Primavera for information at 732.643.8546. The Little Silver Garden Club will resume regular meetings in September.

The Little Silver Garden Club will be planting the window boxes at the Little Silver Train Station in May.

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“Empty Bowls” Event at RFH Benefits Local Food Bank

Left to right: Maria and Sal Maita, and Patrick Chiaravalle at the Empty Bowls fundraising event.

Beautiful ceramic pieces, delicious food, and a good time for all were featured at the Empty Bowls fundraising event held at RFH.

The community came out in force for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser hosted by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. Held in the RFH Cafeteria in the evening in early March, the event raised $2,765.00 for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Empty Bowls is named for the situation faced by many local families struggling to put food on the table. Each year the RFH event is open to the public and features beautiful original artwork in the form of colorful bowls created by students. Just ten dollars purchased one of the ceramic bowls as well as delicious and unlimited soup and bread. A variety of soups was provided by members of the RFH school community including RFH staff members. Artisan bread was donated by Contemporary Baker, and bread was also donated by community members. Also featured was the alwayspopular lucky chance drawing for one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces donated by local artists Linda and David Shoemaker of Norse Ceramics, as well as Judi Tavill and RFH Art Teacher Zach Wilson.

Event coordinators were RFH Media Specialist Linda Wien Murray, Art Teacher Zach Wilson, and Guidance Counselor Jason Lippart. Community coordinators were Marianne Velcamp and Jen Shaw with assistance from Nancy Incremona, Jolie Schwartz, and Vicki Bogardus, along with all of the other volunteers and soup-makers. RFH ceramics students, as well as members of the RFH Character Education Club and RFH Cooking Club, provided a helping hand. RFH students Brian Incremona and Leo Maita provided musical accompaniment for the crowd. The Empty Bowls Project, now in its 26th year, is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. More information can be found at emptybowls.net. The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties alleviates hunger through child nutrition programs, a mobile pantry, a senior food program, and nutrition education. For more information on how you can help as a volunteer or by donating, visit foodbankmoc.org.

Sickles School “Lunch with a VIP” Provides Fun and Lasting Memories “Lunch with a VIP” is a yearly event providing students with the opportunity to connect with a loved one during the school day in a highly celebratory atmosphere. This year’s “Lunch with a VIP” was held at Viola L. Sickles School from March 28th through March 30th for first, second, and third grades. During the hour-long celebration, Sickles students and their VIPs enjoyed fun activities and created lasting memories. A questionnaire for VIPs was provided to encourage lunchtime discussion about “favorites” – including color, song, and holiday movie. A photo booth and professional photography by Lara Robby were featured to capture a special moment in time. Booskerdoo coffee was available for the adults

in attendance. The event concluded with a highly energetic “Just Dance” session hosted by Sickles School Principal Cheryl Cuddihy and Physical Education Teacher Dan Ranahan. “Lunch with a VIP” is sponsored by the Fair Haven Parent Teacher Association. This year’s event was organized and presented by PTA Chairpersons Debi Demcsak and Aimee Doherty with the help of PTA volunteers. “Watching our young students engage with their VIPs in such a warm and caring way reaffirms our commitment to strengthening the connection between home and school,” said Cuddihy. “This annual tradition is a favorite for all who attend!”

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First-grader Griffin Hayden and his uncle Steve DeLizza enjoy “Lunch with a VIP” at Viola L. Sickles School in Fair Haven.

Sickles School Preschool Teacher Kristen Walls with her daughter Juliet, a first grader, at “Lunch with a VIP.”

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