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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
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
Community Engagement Fair
Join us in the Toms River branch to visit with representatives from Ocean County community organizations. Each organization will have a table for patrons to visit and learn about their services. Visit with a representative from our community organizations and learn about their services in the library today!
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Toms River Artist Community – TRAC Monthly Members Meeting
TRAC- Toms River Artist Community 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesTRAC's monthly members meeting (the 2nd Tues of every month) All are welcome, if you are not a member come and check us out, see what we do, meet our artists and tour our gallery. If you are a local artist looking to meet other artists, hang your works in galleries around town, or brush up on your skills, we are your group! We now offer a discounted JR membership for High School Students !
Holiday Gifts, Crafts & Collectibles Faire
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesHoliday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire – November 13, 2022 Location: Toms River South High School Cafetorium, Hooper Avenue, Toms River The Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire at Toms River High School South on Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In addition to numerous vendors, there will be baked goods for sale, used books, displays by numerous historical societies, and our annual 50-50. There is no charge for admission. For additional information, please contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.
Bridal Show and Wedding Expo at The Clarion Hotel Toms River
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 815 New Jersey 37, Toms River,, NJBRIDAL SHOW DETAILS Clarion Hotel and Conference Center (Toms River NJ) 815 Rt 37 Toms River, NJ 08755 888-427-4339 http://www.clarionhoteltomsriver.com Date: 01-12-2023 Time: 07:00pm - 09:30pm Show Description: For more than 26 years we have provided wedding planning services at the GOLD AWARD WINNING Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. Our 3 diamond AAA rated hotel catering service provides delicious, several course meals to share with your wedding guests. The upscale atmosphere, and our attention to detail is sure to make your wedding a day no one will forget! Don’t miss our bridal show with local vendors and a bridal fashion show!
Opening Reception: Double Vision Group Art Show
Garden State Distillery 13 Washington Street, Toms River, United StatesYou’re invited to the fall art show… ‘Double Vision’ opening reception at the Garden State Distillery. The exhibit explores the literal or figurative meaning of seeing double. Featuring the following local artists: Eve's Artistry Nicholas Bello Stephanie Sommerlad Bello Sharon Breil Andrea Brooke Robert Calabrese Eugene Chorboda AJ DeAngelo Brian Hallas Katie Mae Hawksby Veronica Jurgowski Abby Levine MelindaNJ Lisa Jubin Regan Alexis Robinson Live Music by Bethany Harding. Original artworks are available for purchase. All artwork sales benefit the individual artists. Enjoy light refreshments and live entertainment. Handcrafted cocktails available for purchase for attendees 21+. Exhibit is on display during distillery business hours through February 16, 2023. Hosted by S2B Studios. For more information, call or text (609) 709-3320.
Treatment of Native Americans: Genocide or Clash of Cultures? by Richard Trimble
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesSunday, November 20th, 2022, at 2:00 pm - "Treatment of Native Americans: Genocide or Clash of Cultures?" by Richard Trimble Please join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ for the following program: Helen Hunt Jackson authored an influential book in the late 1800s entitled, A Century of Dishonor. She could have made it three centuries. Richard Trimble, a retired History professor from Ocean County College will trace the evolution of the Indian Wars from 1620 to 1890 and conclude with a discussion of whether White America's treatment of the Native Americans was a tragic clash of cultures or an outright genocide. Richard Trimble still serves the college as the volunteer director of the OCC Military History Institute. He also serves as a trustee and a docent at the Squan Beach Life-Saving Station. Trimble holds five college degrees and has written over fifteen books. To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (Nov. 20) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.
Cultural Committee – Gingerbread village
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin the Cultural Committee as we build our first town wide Ginger Bread Village! We would love our community to be involved in the decorating. Please email Tomsriverartistcommunity732@gmail.com for available times. We will have other dates available if the 2 dates below don't work for you.
TRAC- ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin your favorite local artist for their Annual Holiday Bazaar. Artists will be setup in the community room of 53 Main St., The Downtown Shops. Come on out an buy shop local for the holidays this year. Handmade gifts and original art works will be available. Most of our artist will also do custom works as well. Shop local Support Local Give the gift of art this holiday season
TRAC- ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin your favorite local artist for their Annual Holiday Bazaar. Artists will be setup in the community room of 53 Main St., The Downtown Shops. Come on out an buy shop local for the holidays this year. Handmade gifts and original art works will be available. Most of our artist will also do custom works as well. Shop local Support Local Give the gift of art this holiday season
TRAC Gallery Open Studio
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, 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 Community at 53 Main St. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
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
Concert with Jazz Guitarists Brian Betz and Vinnie Corrao
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesEnjoy an evening of American standards and original compositions featuring jazz guitarists, Brian Betz and Vinnie Corrao. Brian Betz is a past winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition. Vinnie Corrao is a veteran guitarists who has performed at many and varied jazz venues. There will also be a question-and- answer portion of the program.
Downtown Toms River Tree Lighting
Town Hall Court Yard 33 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District, Township of Toms River, and Toms River Fire Co. #1 in welcoming in the holiday season with the annual tree lighting at Town Hall. Live entertainment begins at 5pm. Santa arrives on the fire truck at 7pm to light the tree. Photos with Santa will follow the tree lighting in Town Hall.
Voorhees Animal Orphanage and AutoLenders’ First Annual Pit Ball
Mansion on Main Street 300 Main St, Voorhees, NJ, United StatesOn Friday, December 2, 2022, AutoLenders, New Jersey’s #1 pre-owned car dealership for over a decade, and the Voorhees Animal Orphanage’s are hosting the first annual Pit Ball Gala at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, New Jersey. Community members are invited to celebrate a mutual love and compassion for animals while supporting the animal shelter for a fun night filled with food, dancing and more. Serving 29 municipalities in Southern New Jersey, the Voorhees Animal Orphanage is dedicated to providing shelter, food and medical care to stray and unwanted animals until permanent homes are found and is excited to welcome the surrounding area to their first-ever gala event. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music by BstreetBand, participate in both silent and live auctions and enjoy a premium open bar and gourmet food. Tickets are $180 per person and those interested in attending are encouraged to visit https://www.vaonj.org/the-pit-ball/ to purchase tickets and for more information.
OCHS’s Victorian Era Holiday Open House
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOCHS’s Victorian Era Holiday Open House On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River will be hosting a Victorian Era Holiday Open House from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Bring your camera to have pictures taken with a Victorian style Santa from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Take a tour of our holiday decorated Victorian Era house and museum and enjoy a model train exhibit. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. Refreshments will be available at no charge. For additional information please call Jeff at 609-339-9134.
Winter Wonderland Weekend
Town Hall Court Yard 33 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for a Winter Wonderland Village. The courtyard at Town Hall will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors will be selling great gifts for the holiday season. Kid’s activities, s'mores station, holiday music and more. Food trucks and downtown businesses will be open.