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Arts & Cluture
Composting in Ocean County
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesComposting in Ocean County Your Grandparents Did it and So Can You! Travel back to a time when nothing went to waste, “garbage” became “black gold” and farms and gardens flourished in every backyard. New Jersey is called the “Garden State” for a reason and Ocean County has a long agricultural history. Take a lesson from your grandparents and great-grandparents. Stop throwing your “garbage” away and start composting! Learn how easy it is to turn “waste” into a free-soil amendment for your garden! Join Sandra Blain-Snow and Tanara Hall from Ocean County Solid Waste Management and Master Composters to learn about composting and gardening in Ocean County. As advocates for the environment, they oversee the County’s public outreach and education on all aspects of recycling, composting, gardening, and sustainability issues. This program will include classroom and hands-on training in the museum’s garden. The Ocean County Historical Society’s hybrid (in-person and zoom) presentation is Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 2:00 PM, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753. In-person attendance is limited to 25 persons. Individuals attending the in-person session will receive a free compost bin. To register for the program, in-person or Zoom, email us at: oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com stating: 1) your [...]
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesTRAC ART WALK ON MAIN Join Toms River Artist Community and friends at our monthly Art Walk. Starting Wednesday May 4th, 2022 and continuing the first Wednesday of every month. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on Main St. (starting at The Downtown Shops, 53 Main St.) TRAC artist’s along with some friends will be showing off and selling their works right on Main St. Some of the artist’s will be doing demos, some artists will have mini projects for the kids to take home. You never know when live entertainment will show up either! Don't forget to visit the stores in the Downtown Shops and all the other businesses Toms River has to offer. This is a free, family friendly event.
Ocean Partnership for Children Opening Art Reception
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin Toms River Artist Community & Ocean Partnership for Children in their 1st opening reception at TRAC. This event will feature 2 months worth of art classes given by TRAC Artist and facilitated by Ocean Partnership, to kick of Mental Health Awareness Month. Their art will be hung in the TRAC community room for the month of May All artwork will be for sale. Every penny of works sold, goes directly back the child who painted it! Two non profits, working together to help the children in our community! That is community, that is Toms River! Light refreshments and soft drinks will be served
Open Studio Night
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesTRAC ART WALK ON MAIN Join Toms River Artist Community and friends at our monthly Art Walk. Starting Wednesday May 4th, 2022 and continuing the first Wednesday of every month. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on Main St. (starting at The Downtown Shops, 53 Main St.) TRAC artist’s along with some friends will be showing off and selling their works right on Main St. Some of the artist’s will be doing demos, some artists will have mini projects for the kids to take home. You never know when live entertainment will show up either! Don't forget to visit the stores in the Downtown Shops and all the other businesses Toms River has to offer. This is a free, family friendly event.
Toms River Pride
Exit 82 Theatre 73 Main St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOcean County’s 4th annual LGBTQIA2S+ festival in Downtown Toms River.
The Longest Day: The Heroes of D-Day
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Longest Day: The Heroes of D-Day On June 12th, you are invited to join Dr. Jeff Schenker at Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, as he discusses the individual heroes of June 6, 1944, and what led to an Allied Victory during World War II. Jeff is a popular Adjunct Professor of History at Ocean County College, having earned a Master’s Degree in History from Monmouth College and a Doctorate in History from Drew University. Jeff was fortunate to spend eight days in France studying the Normandy Invasion on a Stephen Ambrose tour. He is a dynamic speaker, well versed in the details of D-Day. You will learn about General Dwight Eisenhower and the men directly involved in the battle. The in-person program begins at 2:00 PM in the OCHS museum. There is no admission fee. No refreshments will be served. To register for an in-person audience limited to 50, email us at oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com stating: Your name, D-Day, your zip code, and your email address (so we can contact you with confirmation). Masks are optional.
OCEAN COUNTY SENIOR ART EXHIBIT – AWARDS CEREMONY
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the Awards Ceremony and closing reception of the Ocean County Senior Art Exhibit. All first place winners move on to the State Exhibit. Light refreshments will be served. 53 Main St is 100% handicap accessible
Open Studio Night
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesTRAC ART WALK ON MAIN Join Toms River Artist Community and friends at our monthly Art Walk. Starting Wednesday May 4th, 2022 and continuing the first Wednesday of every month. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on Main St. (starting at The Downtown Shops, 53 Main St.) TRAC artist’s along with some friends will be showing off and selling their works right on Main St. Some of the artist’s will be doing demos, some artists will have mini projects for the kids to take home. You never know when live entertainment will show up either! Don't forget to visit the stores in the Downtown Shops and all the other businesses Toms River has to offer. This is a free, family friendly event.
Kids Art Camp ages (5-9)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 5-9) art camp Camp starts on July 11th and goes for 4 Mondays through Aug 1st $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (10-13)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 10-13) art camp Camp starts on July 13th and goes for 4 Wednesday's through Aug 3rd. $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (5-9)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 5-9) art camp Camp starts on July 11th and goes for 4 Mondays through Aug 1st $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (10-13)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 10-13) art camp Camp starts on July 13th and goes for 4 Wednesday's through Aug 3rd. $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (5-9)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 5-9) art camp Camp starts on July 11th and goes for 4 Mondays through Aug 1st $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Open Studio Night
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
Kids Art Camp ages (10-13)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 10-13) art camp Camp starts on July 13th and goes for 4 Wednesday's through Aug 3rd. $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (5-9)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 5-9) art camp Camp starts on July 11th and goes for 4 Mondays through Aug 1st $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
Kids Art Camp ages (10-13)
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesKids (ages 10-13) art camp Camp starts on July 13th and goes for 4 Wednesday's through Aug 3rd. $25.00 per class or all 4 classes for $80.00 Pre registration is required. please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/TomsRiverArtistCommunity/permalink/10159928850305135 or https://trac732.com/ for signup and payment info.
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesTRAC ART WALK ON MAIN Join Toms River Artist Community and friends at our monthly Art Walk. Starting Wednesday May 4th, 2022 and continuing the first Wednesday of every month. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on Main St. (starting at The Downtown Shops, 53 Main St.) TRAC artist’s along with some friends will be showing off and selling their works right on Main St. Some of the artist’s will be doing demos, some artists will have mini projects for the kids to take home. You never know when live entertainment will show up either! Don't forget to visit the stores in the Downtown Shops and all the other businesses Toms River has to offer. This is a free, family friendly event.