Our Monmouth Blog

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OurMonmouth.com has just added a new section to its directory in the travel section listing Hotels and Lodging in Monmouth County.

Where:
YMCA of Western Monmouth
470 East Freehold Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
732 462-0464

Spring2 2009 Session: May 4 – June 21, 7 Weeks

CHI RUNNING
YMCA Members: $75.00
Learn to run efficiently and reduce injury by applying simple T’ai Chi principles. Through a series of lessons, exercises, and practice, participants will learn how to improve postural alignment, technique,
and balance. This program is appropriate for all skill and fitness levels. No previous T’Chi experience is necessary. Based on the best selling book “ChiRunning,” a Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury Free Running” By Danny Dreyer
Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Click here for the complete YMCA of Western Monmouth Spring2 2009 Brochure.

Vintage Variety Shop will be hosting the first ever Mad, Mad Tea Party thrown by Madam Potts and the Mad Pots of Tea! Company

WHEN: Sunday May 3, 2009
TIME: 2pm – 5 pm.
WHERE: Vintage Variety, 76 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ

This is a FREE Event.

We will be sampling a new blend called “Vintage VarieTEA” which has been inspired by the eclectic nature of the store that is hosting the Party.

Come be a part of a brand new COMMUNI-TEA – an blended crowd of artists, musicians, business owners, community folk, and tea lovers alike. Setting the chill vibe will be the relaxed reggae music stylings Ron Santee (of Predator Dub Assassins and FREE THIS!). The Mad, Mad Tea Party is very excited to have him performing for us.

Make time in your day to enjoy a refreshingly different take on tea and engage in a new style of social networking.

The Mad, Mad Tea Party is about connecting with people – so bring some friends and make some new ones.
for more tea-inspired madness or information, check out: www.MadPotsofTea.com or email Madam Potts: madpotsoftea@gmail.com

This public sector purchasing fair offers business opportunities to NJ registered small, minority and women businesses. This unique business fair will have available on-site, quote solicitations for various types of equipment and supplies. Only those firms that attend the fair will be eligible to submit quotations for the solicitations distributed at the fair.

Participating Agencies providing quote solicitations include: NJ Transit, The Port Authority of NY & NJ, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), NJ Turnpike Authority, The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, NJ Sports and Exposition Authority and NJ Meadowlands Commission.

Small business assistance organizations will be on hand to provide small business technical assistance and information along with M/WBE certification assistance and on site SBE registration. They include: NJ Small Business Development Centers Procurement Program and NJSBDC at Brookdale Community College, State of NJ Dept. of the Treasury Division of Minority and Women Business Development and the Office of Supplier Diversity.

This fair targets firms that provide commodities. Last year participating agencies purchased a variety of items, including: safety products, tools, industrial and janitorial supplies, light bulbs, batteries and miscellaneous office supplies.

Where:

Brookdale Community College
Student Life Center (SLC) Navesink Rooms
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738
Parking Lot: #1, 2, and 7

You can register online here.

Get healthier, get slimmer, get stronger, get ready for the summer!

Lose2Win
A seven week program of nutrition education, exercise, weigh-ins and support for those looking to start a healthier lifestyle.

Program highlights:
* Team support
* 2 team consultations with your own certified personal trainer
* Exclusive group exercise classes for program participants
* Nutrition education and healthy diet tips
* Fitness evaluations at beginning and end of program
* Day and evening sessions available
* Weekly weigh-ins
* Guest Speakers
* Food and activity log
* Team t-shirts
* FREE 2 month membership to the winning team

All this and more for $99 per person Registration begins on April 20 online at www.ymcanj.org or in person at Membership Services. Orientation is April 27 at 7:30pm in the multi-purpose room.
Program runs May 4 through June 16. Program is limited to 52 participants. You must be over 18 and a facility member in good standing toparticipate.

Contact Liz at 732-462-0464 x140 or email lschaus-guzzo@ymcanj.org for additional information

Where:
YMCA of Western Monmouth
470 East Freehold Road
Freehold, NJ 07728

Announcement:

OurMonmouth.com has just added a new section to its directory in the professional services section listing Signs in Monmouth County.

The YMCA of Western Monmouth County is now accepting membership into its newly formed Tri-Club. Membership is free to all members of the YMCA as part of its fitness programs. The charter meeting open to its members is scheduled for April 25th at 9:00am at the YMCA facility located at 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold.

The YMCA Tri-Club is dedicated to promoting running, biking, and swimming either combined as a triathlon or independently for sport or as part of a healthy lifestyle. The Tri-Club’s mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its members, events, and individuals through education, leadership, programs and services that uphold the spirit, values, and sense of community which are core principles of the YMCA.

Founding member Howard Stein says“The YMCA truly is a wonderful place. The facilities are top notch, the staff is excellent, and you have some of the best local athletes and enthusiasts of all levels training here. We wanted a place to train and provide support to anyone interested in training for a triathlon or any of the individual components for competition or fitness locally. The management of the YMCA really stepped up to the plate and is fully behind the effort.”

The YMCA of Western Monmouth County is a mission driven, value based, non-profit organization that has served the communities of Western Monmouth and Mercer Counties for over 100 years. Our doors are open to all community members who wish to take advantage of the varied selection of programs and services available to them. The YMCA is governed by a Board of Directors; volunteers who reflect a wide variety of our community members. Together, these individuals develop policies and procedures for the staff to implement. The YMCA is a unique organization that offers confidential financial assistance to those who qualify through the “Y Cares Financial Assistance Program”.

Keyport IHOP

106 State Route 36, Keyport, NJ
732-264-2390

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 9 AM to Noon.

The Easter Bunny will be at the Keyport IHOP Saturday, April 4th and Saturday April 11th.

Until May 02, 2009

Photos will be available by 3 Chicks that Click.

Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive

Where:
1340 Rt. 36, Airport, Hazlet

When:
Friday, May 8th

Hours:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Donation appointments are preferred.
Please call Paul Morris at 732-203-0340

Don’t forget:
- Donors must present signature ID
- Please drink water before donating
- Donors must be healthy, 17 years of age and older, and weigh at least 120 pounds

CIANJ has announced it’s 41st Annual Golf Outing. While an expensive event this is a great networking opportunity that brings together potential business customers and partners.

Where: Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ
When: Monday, May 4, 2009

Entry Fee Includes:

* Reserved Tennis Courts
* 18 Holes of Golf
* Fabulous Lunch
* Cocktail Reception
* Buffet Dinner
* Refreshments on Course / Carts
* Terrific Door/Raffle Prizes
* Green Fees and Carts
* Forecaddie for Each Foursome

For more information on sponsorship opportunities visit the CIANJ website.

About CIANJ

Established in 1927, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) has approximately 950 members, from Fortune 500 companies like Hertz Corporation, Ingersoll-Rand, Continental Airlines, Stryker, PSE&G, Sharp, and Sony to emerging companies and sole proprietorships representing all areas of business and industry. The organization is the leader in free enterprise advocacy for the purpose of providing – through education, legislative vigilance and membership interaction – an economic climate that enhances business potential and makes New Jersey a better state in which to live, work and conduct business.