Dir. of Economic and Industrial Development Featured Speaker at Lakewood Chamber Breakfast
Steven Reinman, the director of Economic and Industrial Development for Lakewood Township, will present “Lakewood Means Business” at the breakfast, networking, and membership meeting of The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, 350 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, N.J. 08723.
Reinman will discuss the evolving business and industrial community in Lakewood, including the resources available to new or incoming businesses, and trends and indicators for the future. Questions and answers will follow.
Among its other outstanding features, Lakewood has the second largest industrial park in New Jersey, employing more than 10,000 people; a Foreign Trade Zone; an active airport; a stadium and the BlueClaws baseball team that has topped attendance in the state for more than 13 years; two universities; an historical museum; the historic Strand Theater with year-round entertainment; and several parks, golf courses, and lakes.
The fee for the meeting and breakfast is $10.00 for members; $15.00 for guests and friends. Pre-registration and payment are required. Register at www.mylakewoodchamber.com.
Lakewood Recreation Department Announces Its Spring Soccer Schedule
The Lakewood Recreation Department has announced its 2018 schedule for spring soccer. Registration is ongoing.
Register for spring Soccer, a program for boys and girls at the John Patrick Sports Complex, Vine Street, Lakewood, will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, April 9 through May 25. The registration fee is $10.00. Players are asked to bring a personal soccer ball to practice.
Soccer for children ages 4, 5, and 6 is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Soccer for children ages 7, 8, and 9 is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Soccer for children ages 10, 11, and 12 is 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Lakewood Recreation office at 732-905-3405 or visit www.lakewoodnj.gov
A New Road in Town! Gene Hendrickson Way
For more than 35 years, his store on Clifton Avenue, Gene’s Photo Center and later Gene’s Photo and Sports Center, became the depository for photos and artifacts about Lakewood that people no longer wanted. Gene Hendrickson preserved them. He loved Lakewood and became known as its “unofficial historian,” presenting slide shows and commentary on the town to more than 5,000 people throughout the years.
On Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. the road leading from the entrance of Pine Park to the Sheldon Wolpin Lakewood Historical Museum will officially become “Gene Hendrickson Way” in honor of Eugene L. Hendrickson, who was very active in gathering and preserving Lakewood’s rich history. It was Gene who served as the first chairman of the Lakewood Heritage Commission.
The dedication of Gene Hendrickson Way, sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Commission, will feature several speakers, including Committeeman Michael D’Elia, Heritage Commission member Richard Errickson, Lakewood Heritage Commission President Steven Wexler, and Lakewood Historical Society President Dr. Stan Liptzin. After the dedication, friends and family are invited to gather at the museum for refreshments.
About Gene Hendrickson: Eugene L. Hendrickson went to Lakewood High School, but left early in the 1940s to join the Marine Corp, serving in the Pacific and China during WWII. When he returned home, he went to the School of Modern Photography, NYC, to pursue his interest in photography and cameras. Upon graduation, he returned to Lakewood to start his business Gene’s Photo Center, which he operated for 37 years with his late wife Jane whom he had married in 1947. Their children are Gene Hendrickson, Lakewood, and Patricia Hutton, Buckingham, Penn.
Gene was devoted to Lakewood. Among other positions, he was president of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. He was also chairman of the Lakewood Redevelopment Commission that was instrumental in the redevelopment of Clifton Avenue and downtown Lakewood.
His interest in Veterans Affairs led him to serve as Commander of the Jackson Township VFW, Post 4703. He also served as the Ocean County Commander of the VFW in 1959.
Start at the Beginning! Free Redfin Home Buying and Selling Class Explains It All
Where do you begin? You want to buy or sell a home. A team of experts, hosted by Redfin listing specialist Deborah Weiss, will explain the process and answer any questions at a free, no obligation class, Redfin Home Buying and Selling a Home, Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Grove, 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, N.J. 08753.
Experienced real estate professionals will cover all aspects in home buying and selling, including Jennifer Cunningham, Ocean Township, VP of business development at RMS Title & Appraisal, Lakehurst; Toms River attorney Christine Matus of the Matus Law Group, Toms River; Asbury Park Redfin listing specialist Deborah Weiss, Ocean Gate; Nick West, Colts Neck, a mortgage loan consultant at LoanDepot, Shrewsbury.
Redfin is a real estate company that uses modern technology and website tools to educate and inform buyers and sellers about home prices, inventory, local market conditions, home financing, and the purchase process.
Since the seminar includes a hot buffet, light dessert, and refreshments, registration is urged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toms-river-nj-free-redfin-home-buying-and-class-tickets-44573737248. For more information, call Deborah Weiss at 908-670-9896 or deborah.weiss@redfin.com. Visit Redfin at www.redfin.com.
About Jennifer Cunningham: Jennifer Cunningham, who holds a Title Insurance Producers License in 2005, earned her B.A. in Communications from George Mason University. (jennifer@rmsta.com)
About Christine Matus, Esq.: Christine Matus is a member of the N.J. State Bar Association, a Board of Trustee of the Ocean County Bar Association, the U.S. District Court of N.J., and the American Bar Association where she serves on its Advisory Panel. Matus received her J.D. from Touro College; a B.A. in Economics from Douglas College, Rutgers University; and a degree in International Criminal Law and Ethics, St. Anne’s College, Oxford University. Among other publications, she is the author of the book “Basic Estate Planning for Parents with Special Needs Children.” (admin@matuslaw.com)
About Deborah Weiss: Deborah Weiss earned a B.A. in business management from Monmouth University, Long Branch. She holds both a real estate broker’s license and an instructor’s license, and had more than seven years of experience as a listing specialist before joining Redfin. (Deborah.weiss@redfin.com)
About Nick West: Nick West is licensed as a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS), with 29 years of experience as a loan consultant. (nwest@loandepot.com)
Imagine Lakewood in Its Hotel and Entertainment Heyday with “A Night at the Cabaret”
What was Lakewood, N.J., like in the 1960s – the era of countless hotels and star hotel musicians who made Lakewood a destination vacation resort that challenged the Catskills in appeal?
Meet some of the musicians and entertainers at “A Night at the Cabaret” as Jimmy Givens, the last of the Lakewood hotel musicians, takes you back in time with audio and visual images, recreating what life was like in the hotels in the ‘60s through the ‘70s on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in the auditorium at the Sheldon Wolpin Lakewood Historical Museum, Pine Park, at 2:00 p.m. Please note, the auditorium is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Tickets cost $50.00 each, include refreshments, and will benefit the continuing renovation of the museum. Parking is free. Seating is limited.
For reservations, contact Robin at rwellet@aol.com or 732-330-5384. The Lakewood Historical Society, a 501(c)(3), and the Lakewood Heritage Commission are sponsoring “A Night at the Cabaret.” Museum doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Sheriff Mastronardy to Speak about Business-related Security Issues – O.C. ELC Meeting April 20
Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, the First Vice President of the Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey (SANJ), is the featured speaker at the Ocean County ELC, (Employer Legislative Committee) meeting and breakfast Friday, April 20, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J. He will be discussing business-related security issues and how his office can be a resource to businesses.
Sheriff Mastronardy worked his way up the ranks of the Toms River Police Department to become Chief of the Department in November 1992. He was Chief for 22 years until his retirement December 31, 2013, having served more than 40 years in law enforcement.
Sheriff Mastronardy serves on the executive board of the Division of State Associations of Chiefs of Police (SACOP), the Juvenile Justice Committee, and the Conference Committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is past president of the Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police and the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association. He has been a consultant to NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) on Cultural Diversity issues and serves on the New Jersey Human Relations Commission.
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 mpangelini@ preferredbehavioral.org or call 908-309-5395. Pay at the door or mail checks, payable to Ocean ELC, to Mary Pat Angelini, P.O. Box 517, Oakhurst, N.J. 07755.
The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC; New Jersey Natural Gas, and NorthStar Strategies in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
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.
About Sheriff Michael Mastronardy: Sheriff Mastronardy who is a Central Regional High School graduate, received his B.A. from Northeastern University in 1974 and an M.A. in Public Administration from John Jay College in 1979. He has served on the faculty as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, Monmouth University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Marlboro Jewish Center Features Documentary about Roman Jews during Nazi Occupation
What was the experience of Roman Jews living in Nazi-occupied Rome? The public is invited to a free Yom Ha Shoah* program and screening of the award-winning documentary film “Oro Macht Frei” (“Gold Will Set You Free”), presented by Second Generation, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marlboro Jewish Center, Congregation Ohev Shalom, 103 School Road West, Marlboro, N.J.
“Oro Macht Frei,” awarded the Best International Documentary at the 2015 Garden State Film Festival, tells the story of the Roman Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome (September 1943 – June 1944). Weaving testimony from Roman Jews who lived there together with historical research by renowned scholars, “Oro Macht Frei” seeks to bring the viewer into a personal and relatable reflection of the Holocaust in Italy through the eyes of this unique and historic community.
Joel Markel, founder and president of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, and host of Preferred Company’s live radio show on WOBM–AM, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., is the executive producer of “Oro Macht Frei” and founder of Ottimo Films.
Markel said, “I created this 70-minute documentary not only to tell of the Holocaust in Italy but as a way of eradicating hatred and bigotry throughout the world.”
Joel Markel, the son of a Hungarian Auschwitz survivor, wanted to honor the experience of his mother and the millions of victims of the Jewish genocide by contributing to the field of Holocaust memory. In 2004, during a tour of the Roman Ghetto, Markel first heard the story of Kappler’s Gold, an extortion plot perpetrated by Herbert Kappler, the head of the SS, who demanded 50 kilos of gold within 36 hours or 200 Jewish family heads would be deported. Markel immediately felt connected to this story because for generations his family had worked as jewelers.
The organization Second Generation at Congregation Ohev Shalom strives to make sure the Holocaust is never forgotten and will never happen again. For more information about the Yom HaShoah program or Second Generation, call Marvin Glickstein, president of Second Generation, at 732-972-0259 or the synagogue office at 732-536-2300.
For information about Joel Markel or “Oro Macht Frei,” contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, at 732-547-9886 or lisa@preferredcares.com. ###
*About Yom Ha Shoah: Yom Ha Shoah, or Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day (also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day or Holocaust Day), commemorates the approximately six million Jews of the Holocaust and the Jewish resistance during that time.
About Joel Markel: Joel Markel is the founder and president of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, a company that provides a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He and his wife Stephanie recently received a recognition award for their long-term commitment to the Homeless Health Initiative (HHI), a volunteer outreach program run by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). PHHC provides home care for individuals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The Strand Center for the Arts Announces Its 2018 Gala Honorees
The Strand Center for the Arts, Lakewood, is honoring Valerie and Richard Cohen, head ushers; Julie Downes, JRD Bookkeeping; Strand Board member Fran Kirschner, Anthony Zarrilli, owner of Zarrilli homes; and Kendra Zarrilli, president of Brick Children’s Community Theatre, at its 96th anniversary celebration April 25, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Strand Gallery, Tickets cost $100.00 each and include entertainment, “A Piano Serenade with Remember Jones”; light fare, and an open bar. Proceeds will benefit the Strand Theater.
Whenever you attend a show at the Strand, you see them – head ushers Valerie and Richard Cohen. Toms River residents for 37 years, the Cohens have worked night and day for the past seven years, making sure Strand theater-goers find their seats in the plush Strand Theater.
Julie Downes, who started her business in 1999, has been the bookkeeper for the Strand since 2006. Although she was born in Newark, she grew up in Chester, N.J. Downes worked in the restaurant business while completing her B.A. in accounting from Rutgers. She now has 10 bookkeeping clients, but manages to travel to such places as Ecuador, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Fran Kirschner, Lakewood, the president of the PR firm Frantasy Enterprises, is dedicated to supporting the Lakewood community and publicizing positive news about people and events. She serves on the boards of the historic Strand Theater, the MODC (Monmouth Ocean Development Council) and its economic development committee, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and as vice chairwoman of the Ocean County ELC (Employer Legislative Committee). She is also vice president (and past president) of Corporate Resource Alliance (CRA), an exclusive business group; and communications director for Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR).
Kirschner holds an M.A. in Human Development from Fairleigh Dickinson University, an M.A. in Administration & Supervision in Urban Education from Jersey City University, and a B.A. in Latin and English from Montclair State University.
Kendra Zarrilli, who grew up in Toms River before moving to Brick Township 12 years ago, is actively involved in the Brick schools and community. She is serving a fourth term as president of Brick Children’s Community Theatre Company (BCCT); and was instrumental in moving the BCCT , now in its 26th year, to the professional stage at the Strand Theater five years ago. She holds a B.A. in communication from Rutgers University, and an MBA from Georgian Court University.
Anthony Zarrilli, a life-long resident of Brick Township, is the owner of Zarrilli Homes and the new owner of Mantoloking Road Alehouse. He is known as a leader in the Modular Home Industry and serves on the board of the Modular Home Builder’s Association. Zarrilli, who is actively involved in the Brick community as a baseball coach and sponsor of many township initiatives, is the lead sponsor, proud dad, and active volunteer of BCCT. He received his B.A. in economics from the University of Florida and an MBA from Georgian Court University.
For more information, contact Heidi DeFabritus at heidi@strand.org. Mail checks for the 96th Anniversary Gala made out to Strand Ventures, Inc., Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Attn: Heidi DeFabritus. Tickets can be purchased online at strand.org. For more information visit the website strand.org or call the box office at (732) 367-7789. The box office is opened on Fridays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and two hours before every show.
About the Strand Theater The historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. Pearl Bailey, Dionne Warwick, Milton Berle, Ronnie Spector, Taylor Swift, George Carlin, and many, many more have entertained the public on its stage since its grand opening. The Strand, home to such organizations as the Atlantic City Ballet and Brick Children’s Community Theater Company, among others, is the hot spot for James D’Amico Productions and Tommy’s House tribute band concerts, which raises money for the homeless and veterans.
The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a facility geared for catered events for 80 or more people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
Show Me the Mortgage! Mortgage Loan Officer Dannan Winch to Speak at April 10 Lunch Meeting
Dannan Winch, Toms River, a mortgage loan officer with NJ Lenders Corp, Shrewsbury, will be presenting “Show Me the Mortgage!” at the Lunch a Little, Learn a Lot business meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant, 400 Route 70 West, Lakewood, N.J. The cost is $15 and includes Charlie Brown’s salad bar, a lunch entrée, a beverage, and an educational presentation. Walk-ins welcome.
Among other topics, her talk will include information about mortgage rates, credit reports and scores, and the recent changes in tax laws that affect mortgage purchase and refinancing.
At NJ Lenders Corp, Winch works with clients to help them find the best home financing solutions; be well-informed about current programs and policies for home purchases and refinances; and networks with community partners to help her clients. Prior to joining NJ Lenders Corp, Winch worked at Select Mortgage Corp, Brick, maintaining a customer database and creating advertising materials.
Winch said, “I am excited to be involved in mortgages because it affords me the chance to help people realize their dreams of homeownership. Every mortgage transaction is as individual as the borrower seeking a loan. There is not one size fits all in this industry, and it is important to work with a mortgage professional to ensure that you are a getting the best program to fit YOUR needs.”
Winch, a graduate of Manasquan High School, received her B.A. in history from The College of New Jersey.
For more information, contact Winch at dannan@njlenders.com or 732-704-7907
About NJ Lenders Corp. NJ Lenders Corp, 39 Avenue at the Commons, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 732-704-7907 or reach Dannan Winch any time at 732-822-3088.
N.J. Health Care Network to Meet April 10
The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Royal Suites Healthcare & Rehabilitation, 214 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Absecon, N.J.
The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care professionals, market events, and promote business. Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month.
For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-547-9886, or visit www.njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events.
Membership is free; however, register to take advantage of member benefits, such as posting to Health Care Network’s website all health care and marketing events, news, training information, employment listings, and access to a member directory.