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TOMS RIVER – The worldwide popularity of coffee has yielded new flavor combinations and methods that offer a savory experience far beyond the old “cuppa joe.” Join connoisseur Amy Paradise for “Blending Fun with Amy, Barista Edition,” at three Ocean County Library branches.

• Long Beach Island Branch – 2 PM Wednesday, September 6; 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480.
• Tuckerton Branch – 2 PM Thursday, September 7; 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470.
• Waretown Branch – 2 PM Tuesday, September 12; 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133,

Amy Paradise, a local mom, former educator, and two-time cancer survivor, will demonstrate techniques for creating blended coffee drinks, and will introduce ideas for customizing your freshly-brewed mixtures at home.

She will spice up her presentation with samples of each blend, printed recipes to take home, and trivia and fun facts. Some components might contain potential allergens.

Amy serves on the advisory board of Kick Cancer Overboard, the Jersey Shore-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that furnishes sea cruises for people who have been affected by cancer. Music lovers know her as a singer alongside spouse Dale, with whom she owns the Twin Boys Enterprises, LLC entertainment firm.

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events for this free program. For more details, visit or phone any of the three participating branches, or call (732) 349-6200.

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