2016 Smiles for Life Begins – Local Dentist Donates Fees to Help Children
If you whiten your teeth between now and June 30, you will be helping families whose children have cancer or children who need cleft palate surgery. Each year Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem participates in the Smiles for Life Campaign by donating 100 percent of his time whitening teeth.
Last year, Dr. Rotem donated $1,800 from the Smiles for Life Campaign to Ocean of Love, a nonprofit organization that aids families whose children have cancer, and The Smile Train, which provides surgery for children who need cleft palate surgery. Through the national Smiles for Life Campaign, Dr. Rotem has donated more than $55,000.00 during the past 12 years to charities.
Dr. Rotem, a member of the national Crown Council, says, “If you are planning to professionally whiten your teeth, why not take this opportunity to help a child.”
To contribute to the 2016 Smiles for Life Campaign, call Rotem Dental Care to reserve a date for whitening (732–341–8500). Dr. Rotem will donate 100 percent of the cost of materials and his time for the whitening, which will directly benefit Ocean of Love and The Smile Train.
Since 1998, The Smiles for Life Foundation, the charitable arm of the Crown Council, has raised more than $30 million for children’s charities across North America because members of Crown Council dental practices have agreed to donate the cost of professional tooth whitening during the Smiles for Life campaign.
Dr. Rotem graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 1991. His practice focuses on cosmetic dentistry and conscious sedation. Dr. Rotem belongs to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, NJ Chapter of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation, the International College of Cranial Mandibular Orthopedics, the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, Monmouth/Ocean Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Rotem is an active member of the Crown Council. He is also a member of the Jersey Shore Business Network, Toms River.
Local Realtor Named Five Star Agent for Sixth Consecutive Year
Patricia Mayer, Sea Girt, a realtor with Diane Turton Realtors since 2003, has been named a 2016 Five Star Real Estate Agent by NJ Magazine for the sixth consecutive year. Less than seven percent of all real estate agents in the country are selected for this prestigious award, which is based on extensive, objective market research that evaluates experience, production levels, and the feedback and overall satisfaction of customers.
In 2015, Mayer was also named the Top Producer, Top Selling Agent, Top Listing Agent, and was cited for the Most Closed Sales and Most Closed Listings in the Sea Girt office. She recently received her Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES), awarded to realtors qualified to specialize in the age 50+ buyers and sellers markets.
Recently, the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCS) honored Mayer with the 2015 Golden Osprey Business Excellence Award from for her outstanding business practices in Ocean and Monmouth counties and for contributions to the community, especially Monmouth County where she has lived in for more than 30 years.
Before becoming a licensed realtor, Mayer was director of operations at AT&T, Bell Labs. She was graduated from Taylor Business School, Plainfield, N.J. with paralegal degree and attended Rutgers University and Fairleigh Dickinson, taking courses in Human Resources.
A cancer survivor since 2008, Mayer is a member of Leadership Council of the American Cancer Society and a proponent for Mary’s Place by the Sea, Ocean Grove, whose mission is to support women during and after cancer treatment. She is on the Advisory Council of Investors Bank, and an active member of the MODC (Monmouth Ocean Development Council). She serves on the board of directors of the JSCC where she in second in line for the presidency; and the Women of Irish Heritage Jersey Shore (WOIHJS).
As a licensed, professional realtor, Mayer is a certified Accredited Staging Professional ®. Mayer is a member of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors; the New Jersey Association of Realtors; and National Association of Realtors.
About Five Star Professional: Founded in 2003, Five Star Professional is an organization that conducts market research to define and promote professional excellence in such professions as certified public accounts, wealth managers, estate planning attorneys, real estate agents, mortgage professionals, home/auto insurance professionals, and dentists in more than 45 markets throughout the United States and Canada. A Five Star designation means consumers can count on client satisfaction and service.
The Five Star Real Estate Agent award program is the largest and most widely published real estate agent award program in North America, based on customer service, market knowledge, negotiation, closing preparation, and overall satisfaction, among other areas of expertise. For more information visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Visit the Outreach and Enrollment Team of OHI at The Smart Living Expo, March 13
The bilingual outreach and enrollment team of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, will be available to provide guidance about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), answer questions, explain any changes, and discuss options under Medicaid and Family Care at the Smart Living Expo, a resource for Lakewood adult population age 40 and over on Sunday, March 13, 2016, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Lake Terrace Hall, 1690 Oak Street, Lakewood, N.J. Admission is free.
The Smart Living Expo, a joint venture of Lakewood Hatzolah and The Voice of Lakewood, is an opportunity to talk with leaders in their fields of expertise to get information about multiple services and products, such as the ACA, nutrition, health, finances, fitness, home care, leisure services, and more, especially for those facing changes and challenges and need information about planning for the future.
For more information about OHI, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, at 732-719-9016. For more information about the Smart Living Expo, visit www.smartlivingnj.com or call 732-813-1597 or email info@smartlivingnj.com
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; a health center within the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood; and a Mobile Medical Unit. The Lakewood and Manchester sites have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County’s insured, uninsured and underinsured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
Lakewood Recreation Sponsors Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 19
Bring your camera! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures at the Lakewood annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Lakewood Township Recreation. Candy-filled eggs, special prizes, and photos with the Easter bunny are free for Lakewood children only, ages one to 10, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex, near the Oak Street School, Lakewood.
Please use the baseball field parking. The rain date is Sunday, March 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Listen to WOBM 92.7 FM for updates. For more information, call Lakewood Recreation at 732-905-3405 or visit www.lakewoodtwpnj.org.
New Jersey Health Care Network Forming
Lisa Gallicchio, the director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, N.J., has announced the formation of a new free professional group called the NJ Health Care Network for all professionals in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services.
The group plans to hold monthly networking meetings in a different county each month. The website www.njhcnet.com will list the monthly location and member events, and an email blast will go out twice a month directing people to the website.
The website, designed to bring together health care professionals throughout New Jersey, will also provide a one-stop resource for marketing events, training, and connecting health care professionals.
Gallicchio said, “True networkers who believe in the power of social connections will want to join this group, a place to reach a larger population of health care professionals in a relaxed environment.”
For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Gallicchio at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886.
Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines Featured ELC Speaker
Freeholder Virginia E “Ginny” Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, is the featured speaker at the Ocean County ELC (Employees Legislative Committee) meeting and breakfast on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J.
Freeholder Haines who joined the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on January 27, filling the seat vacated by Freeholder James F. Lacey, is chairwoman of Human Services and liaison to Social Services and works closely with those agencies and their affiliated partners to help the most vulnerable and needy citizens in Ocean County.
ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to inform the business community about important legislation, provide face-to-face opportunities with key government officials, and encourage dialogue between business and government.
The registration fee, including a buffet breakfast, is $20.00. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth Cahill at ecahill@firstenergycorp.com or call 609-656-2600. Pay at the door or mail checks, payable to Ocean ELC, to Julie Holman, Chairwoman of Ocean ELC, 150 West State Street, Trenton, N.J. 08608.
The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC and New Jersey Natural Gas in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
More about Freeholder Haines: Prior to joining the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Freeholder Haines served as the executive director of the New Jersey Lottery from July 1994 to February 2002. Freeholder Haines also served as the state 10th Legislative District Assemblywoman from 1992 to 1994. She served as the New Jersey General Assembly Assistant Majority Whip. She also served on the Toms River (formerly Dover Township) Township Committee in 2002. She was clerk of the New Jersey Assembly and also served as a legislative aide for state Senator Robert Singer, and also has served as a speaker and mentor for the Christine Todd Whitman Excellence in Public Service Series.
Freeholder Haines also serves as liaison to the Ocean County Planning Department, which plays an integral role in county government charged with a number of regional responsibilities, and the Department of Information Technology, which provides technical support to all County government agencies. She has served in various capacities on the Ocean County College Foundation Board and currently serves as its chair. She has closely worked with the Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts, the Monmouth/Ocean Foodbank, the Ocean County Heart Association, the United Way, and the Local Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse of Ocean County. Freeholder Haines is an active member of the Rotary Club of Toms River, the Toms River Student Loan Fund Board and the Advisory Council for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Among her many awards, Freeholder Haines has been recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award, and the Loyal Buffalo Award from the Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ocean County Girls Scouts. She was named a Paul Harris Fellow, a Melvin Jones Fellow, New Jersey Law Enforcement Association Recognition, Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and Citizen of the Year by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Freeholder Haines also is an inductee of the Lakewood High School Hall of Fame.
Freeholder Haines is the National Republican Committeewoman New Jersey since 2004 and is co-chair of the Republican National Committee Northeast Region since 2013. She also served as a delegate in 2008 and 2012 for the Republican National Convention and has represented the state on numerous committees.
About ELC: Employer Legislative Committees The ELCs, established by NJBIA in 1959, are independent, local organizations representing all 21 counties. At each meeting, legislators, cabinet members or local officials will discuss important issues pertinent to business. Attendees also receive a briefing from one of NJBIA’s government affairs experts on legislative and regulatory issues affecting employers. About NJBIA: The New Jersey Business & Industry Association, Trenton, N.J., provides information, services and advocacy to its member companies in order to build a more prosperous New Jersey. NJBIA is the nation’s largest statewide employer association. Its members, as a group, employ more than one million people and represents every industry in the state, including contractors, manufacturers, retail and wholesale businesses, and service providers of every kind. Visit www.njbia.org for more information.
Dress, Drain and Defend–The Three D’s to Fight Mosquitoes
Although the Zika virus has made its way into the United States in recent months through infected travelers, Marsha Luna-Grover, owner of The Mosquito Authority, a licensed, mosquito-repellant business in Brick, is suggesting people can take common sense steps to avoid contact with the very insects that carry the disease – mosquitoes.
Luna-Grover says, “Following the three D’s – Dress, Drain and Defend – can help minimize contact with mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. If we can help contribute to reducing the overall mosquito population, we as a community are doing our part.”
Dress: wear long sleeves and pants.
Drain: when possible, drain anything that may gather water. As the weather gets warmer, be conscious of standing water on your property from melting snow or excessive rain. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so turn over any items that might collect water, dispose of any unused clutter, clean up leaf debris and clogged gutters, and drill holes in containers that do not have a lid.
Defend: use approved repellents to protect against mosquito bites.
Some additional advice Luna-Grover offers clients is to keep shrubs trimmed and grass cut short to eliminate some of the shady areas where mosquitoes like to rest. Make sure the box for the sprinkling system is closed and no water has pooled in it. Shake out any gutter extensions and change bird bath water weekly. Luna-Grover also advises spraying yards professionally every 21 days, the average lifespan of a mosquito, to help maintain control of the mosquito population.
The Mosquito Authority is a private company that provides mosquito-repellent services throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. The company identifies trouble areas and sprays so people can maximize their time with family and friends in outdoor living spaces.
The Mosquito Authority’s technicians spray a mild solution that poses no threat to children or pets. Should mosquitoes still be a problem, the technicians will re-inspect the property; and, if necessary, reapply the solution, free of charge. The company has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Zika is carried through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, most commonly found in tropical countries. A person infected with a mosquito-borne disease can carry it to a different country where it can spread if they are bitten by a local mosquito. Although scientists for now are unsure if mosquitoes suited to New Jersey’s climate will be able to spread the disease, controlling mosquito populations and taking sensible precautions are still key.
Luna-Grover says, “While Zika should be taken seriously, do not panic. Seek out accurate, up-to-date information about the disease. A lot about Zika is still unknown, and there is more to be learned about it each day. Avoid misinformation circulating about Zika and instead get information from trusted sources, such as the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and WHO.”
Luna-Grover, a Brick resident and former retail manager, launched Franchise #1198 of The Mosquito Authority in Brick because she is allergic to mosquitoes and was desperate to find a way to be able to enjoy the outdoors. “I came across a company that offered a service I didn’t even know about,” she said.
Luna-Grover holds a B.S. in business management from Kean University and a New Jersey pesticide license. The Mosquito Authority has franchises in 33 states.
For more information, contact Marsha Luna-Grover, The Mosquito Authority, Brick, at 732-998-5019 or Marsha@bugsbite.com, or visit www.BugsBite.com.
CEO of IT Company Receives Spinnaker Community Service Award
John Kalli, Marlboro, N.J., the CEO of Trinity Worldwide Technologies, LLC, an IT company, recently received the Community Service Award at the 24th annual Spinnaker Awards ceremony given by the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Red Bank, at the Shadowbrook, 1 Obre Place, Shrewsbury, N.J.
The Community Service Award is given to a business that has shown a “dedication to the good of the eastern Monmouth community by its leadership and spirit in support of our quality of life.” Trinity, whose business is made up of nearly 25 percent in the non-for-profit market, is dedicated to donating a portion of its services to many nonprofits, including the chambers to which he belongs, Solutions Pregnancy & Health Center, and Calvary Chapel Old Bridge.
Kalli, who created Trinity in 2002 with his partner William Laohoo, has had more than 35 years of experience in the information technology industry. At Trinity, Kalli is primarily responsible for managing the company and overseeing sales. Before establishing Trinity, Kalli was the COO of Pyramid Consulting Services Inc., an IT consulting firm where he managed company operations.
Kalli graduated from Montclair State University, formerly Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, N.J., with a B.A. in mathematics and a minor in computer science. He is also a graduate of CEO Space International, 2007, an entrepreneurial and educational organization designed to “train the next generation of innovative disruptors.”
He serves on the boards of MODC (Monmouth Ocean Development Council) and its finance committee, and Corporate Resource Alliance (CRA) where he is secretary. He also served on the business advisory board for three years at Rumson-Fair Haven Bank, now 1st Constitution Bank. Kalli is the chairman of Solutions Pregnancy & Health Center, Shrewsbury, having served as its vice chairman.
Kalli’s business memberships include the 815 Networking Group; the 4th Thursday Networking Group, which he co-founded; and four chambers of commerce, including the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber, the Jersey Shore Chamber, the Greater Ocean Township Chamber and the Kingdom Chamber. Kalli is also the founder of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Businessmen’s Fellowship.
Kalli and his wife Lori have two children. Their son is a network engineer for Trinity and their daughter is a high school math teacher.
About Trinity Worldwide Technologies, LLC : Trinity Worldwide Technologies, LLC is an IT company that specializes in setting up servers and networks; ActivSurveillanceTM remote monitoring and maintenance; emergency IT support; spam filtering; virus and malware prevention and remediation; network security; and IT strategy planning. Trinity is a Microsoft Partner and a Small Business Specialist. For information email info@trinityww.com or call 732-780-8615. Visit www.trinityww.com.
Photo Courtesy of Trinity
Picture Caption – Kalli Receives 2016 Spinnaker Award (l to rt): Lynda Rose, Pres. and COO, Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Red Bank; John Kalli, CEO, Trinity Worldwide Technologies, LLC, Marlboro; Robert Baerenbach, Chairman, Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber and Mortgage Loan Originator at Advisors Mortgage Group, Ocean, N.J.
100.1 WJRZ’s 14th Annual Women’s Expo Draws 1500 People
More than 50 exhibitors and 1,500 people attended 100.1 WJRZ’s 14th Annual Women’s Expo on this February at the Pine Belt Arena, Old Freehold Road, Toms River, N.J. The first 500 people received makeup and lotion samples courtesy of L’Oréal. Attendees also enjoyed cheese and butter samples from Finlandia; salad from iPlay America, Freehold; and food from the catering menu of Mulberry Street, Brick.
Sniptease Hair Studio, Toms River, gave free haircuts; and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics from Macy’s of Monmouth Mall provided free makeup lessons. Demonstrations included cake decorating by Jenni Cakes, Toms River, who showed how to make a cupcake bouquet.
Dr. Sumy Chang a fellowship trained Breast Surgeon from Barnabas Health Medical Group, who holds hospital privileges at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, and Community Medical Center, Toms River, talked about signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer. Dr. Manpreet Kohli, fellowship trained breast surgeon also from Barnabas Health Medical Group, discussed “Taking Control of your Breast Health.”
Attendees had an opportunity to win prizes, such as $1,000 to Michael’s Furniture, Brick; round trip airfare for two to Punta Cana or Cancun courtesy of Apple Vacations, Philadelphia; and tickets to the Broadway show Wicked, courtesy of Inflamax Research.
A special appearance and interactive performance by internationally known medium Marisa Liza Pell left attendees shocked and touched by her performance. According to Marie Senkeleski, promotions director for 100.1 WJRZ, “Tissues had to be handed out as she mentioned personal messages from ‘beyond’ for people in the audience.” 100.1 WJRZ will be presenting a special show with Marisa Liza Pell at The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.Strand.org .
The sponsors of 100.1 WJRZ’s 14th annual Women’s Expo included Barnabas Health Medical Group; Inflamax Research; and Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates with offices in Barnegat, Brick, Freehold, Monroe and Ocean Township.
Irish Music and Dance at the Strand with McLean Avenue Band & Emerald Fire
Direct from Ireland, this interactive show From Galway to Graceland includes magic footwork, raucous fiddle, traditional Irish favorite songs, Celtic fairy tales, and critically acclaimed rock and bluegrass originals. Experience Irish music, song, and dance, featuring Padraign Allen’s McLean Avenue Band and Joanna Barry Connolly’s Irish dance Emerald Fire at the Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.
The band’s expansive repertoire bridges the 3,000 miles between Ireland and the U.S.A. with a blend of song and story.prqueen3942 From a toe-tapping medley of traditional Irish jigs and the interactive anthem, Rattlin’ Bog, to a memorable cover of Johnny Cash’s 1961 tune, “Forty Shades of Green,” the production takes the audience on a musical adventure. Other highlights include the exhilarating footwork of dancer/fiddle player, phenomenon Jake James and the band’s excellent rendition of “The Devil Went Down To Yonkers,” an adaptation of a famous Charlie Daniels Band song. The band also performs original material, including “Pedestal,” a captivating duet featuring Allen and folk singer/dancer Alice Ryan.
The Irish Echo said, “The group has mastered the art of blending the old and new, embracing the traditional while adding their own signature sound – a sound that screams fun.”
Allen said, “Being from the Emerald Isle myself, a big part of my life revolves around family and friends,” says Allen. “This is a show that you can enjoy with your entire family, whether you’ve got some Irish ancestry or not.”
For more information, contact Scott MacFadden at scottmacnj@aol.com or Stephanie Chaiken, S.C. Entertainment (212) 929-0630, sceusa@gmail.com. Photos Available Upon Request.
Tickets for From Galway to Graceland are $29 Orch/Loge, $24 Mezz/Tier (Plus $5 fee per ticket). Buy tickets at (732) 367-7789 or http://www.strand.org/events/event-listing/. Video at www.strand.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smFyOAXUMzE .
About Padraig Allen: McLean Avenue Band is led by singer/songwriter Padraig Allen, who was born and raised in an urban village named Mount Temple, outside the town of Athlone, in County Westmeath, Ireland, where the Shannon waters flow. Padraig comes from a long line of successful Irish traditional/country musicians and singers. His uncle Tony Allen from the famous “Foster & Allen” was mainly responsible for kick starting his career, engaging Padraig to tour with the band. In 1993, one of Padraig’s first performances was on a show called “Big Top” on the Irish TV network “RTE.” In 1999, he landed on American shores with the popular Irish Band “The Whole Shabang” as lead singer and bass player. Currently Allen has been touring the U.S. and internationally with McLean Avenue. Their album, Easy & Free received critical praise and radio airplay. A Christmas song Christmas on McLean was played on many radio stations. WFUV regularly reports the band as being one of their favorite bands on the scene. Allen notes, “My love for America and my own country, Ireland, leaves me singing “God Bless America and God Save Ireland.”
About Joanna Barry Connolly: Emerald Fire is led by director/choreographer Joanna Barry Connolly. Dublin born, Joanna began her performing arts training at the age of three. The daughter of a rock singer and a professional dancer, she studied a full range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, modern and tap; however, it was traditional Irish dance that became her passion at a young age, both as a performer and choreographer. Her long running career as a professional dancer has led her on tour from Ireland to Europe, Japan and the U.S., from The O2 Theatre in Dublin to Carnegie Hall, N.Y.C. and TV appearances on RTE (Ireland), NBC “Today Show,” Fox NY, and PBS. From its debut in Austria in 2001, at Landeck Concert Hall and the Vienna Music Festival to shows at Mohegan Sun and N.Y.C.’s Battery Park, “Emerald Fire” has been treating audiences to their unique ability to introduce jazz, ballet, tap and even hip hop into their dynamic, multi-faceted, diverse and hugely entertaining Irish dance performances.
Padraig and Joanna’s collaborations began with The Whole Shebang. The groups were commissioned to perform together and audiences responded superbly. Given their backgrounds and their mutual desire to bring other ethnic influences to their shows, Padraig and Joanna felt they were a perfect production partnership. McLean Avenue Band and Emerald Fire complement each other in every aspect and proudly represent their Irish heritage with shows that have been selling out theatres throughout the East Coast. “A thoroughly entertaining variety show.”- The Irish Voice
About the Strand Center for the Arts
The historic STRAND THEATER, Ocean County’s premier entertainment venue, is operated by the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Strand Ventures, Inc. THE STRAND opened in 1922 and its landmarked interior shines as brightly today as it did then. Located in historic downtown Lakewood, New Jersey, THE STRAND is easily accessible, has free parking, and offers a wide variety of live entertainment, including concerts, dance, musicals, theater, comic performances, and arts education to all of New Jersey and the surrounding region. www.strand.org