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April Fool’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe crowd was hushed as the museum proprietor got ready to unveil the prized display of the evening, the Stomach of the Ocean Diamond, only to find it had been stolen while the crowd mingled in ignorant bliss. Now it is up to you, your guests, and the detective to find the thief and restore the diamond to its rightful place to get the unveiling back on track! Who is the carat caper, and who will solve the crime to make this night of mystery the night of beauty it was intended to be? Dress in your fanciest evening gowns and suits. This is a museum unveiling, after all, and only the finest will do. This night will be an evening of high fashion and suspenseful mystery, with one thrilling conclusion. Tickets are $75/pp and include a four course Steak or Salmon Dinner with soup, salad, fresh baked bread, seasonal vegetables, potatoes and DEATH by chocolate chip scones and hours of bone chilling entertainment. Add-On Appetizer Charcuterie Boards Available for purchase $25 (1-2 People) $40 (3-4 People) $55 (5-6 People) Dinner includes tea, soda or coffee. For more information or to make your reservation, call 732-818-7580 or visit our website [...]
Tea, scones and Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring the kids in their Sunday best to visit and have tea & scones at the Historic Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room in Downtown Toms River. The tea service is served on fine china and you will enjoy tea, scones, and desserts. There will be an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, so bring your own baskets and dress warm. The cost is $20 an adult, -$10 for kids 12 and under, and free for children five and under with an adult. Tables are for groups of 4-6 people. Call 732-818-7580 for a reservation.
Tea, scones and Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring the kids in their Sunday best to visit and have tea & scones at the Historic Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room in Downtown Toms River. The tea service is served on fine china and you will enjoy tea, scones, and desserts. There will be an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, so bring your own baskets and dress warm. The cost is $20 an adult, -$10 for kids 12 and under, and free for children five and under with an adult. Tables are for groups of 4-6 people. Call 732-818-7580 for a reservation.
Princess Tea Party at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a meet and greet, sing-a-long and book reading with the Ice Queen princess herself. The Princess will sing songs, read a story and take pictures with the children. Includes selection Gourmet Tea, Desserts, Fresh Baked Scones and Clotted Cream. $20 for Adults, Children 12, under are $10 and Kids Five and Under are always FREE with paid adult at the Mathis House. This event is group seating. Please let us know if you and your friends are buying tickets on Event Brite, so we may seat you together.
Full Moon Ritual
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the first full moon of spring - ritual with Trinity's Magickal Intentions and Hands of Change. More details will be available closer to the event - check our facebook page in the bio. There will be feasting afterwards. You can bring a dish to share or brown bag your own food, whichever you are more comfortable with.
TRAC – ART WALK ON MAIN
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin your local artist as we line up along Main St and show off our art! Come on out the 1st Thursday of the month April - September to support local art, listen to music, chat with the artists and check out the other shops at 53 Main St. Family friendly, free event
Tea, scones and Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring the kids in their Sunday best to visit and have tea & scones at the Historic Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room in Downtown Toms River. The tea service is served on fine china and you will enjoy tea, scones, and desserts. There will be an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, so bring your own baskets and dress warm. The cost is $20 an adult, -$10 for kids 12 and under, and free for children five and under with an adult. Tables are for groups of 4-6 people. Call 732-818-7580 for a reservation.
Psychic Readings at TMI
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesPsychic Saturday - 2nd Saturday of every month at Trinity's Magickal Intentions! Come in and welcome Sharon O'Brien! Sharon was born into a family of intuitives and mediums. She got her first Tarot deck at 15 and has been reading ever since. Through the years she has added other tools to her belt and tailors each session to the individual. She has a strong connection with Spirit and Nature, bringing balance to her sessions. Her hope is that you walk away inspired and feeling lighter. Sharon is best known for Tarot and Lenormand card readings, Celtic readings (ogham) and pet readings (you can bring a picture of the pet or an item of theirs). She also uses intuition and connects to Spirit. She is a Reiki Master Teacher and a board certified Holistic Health and Life Coach. Sharon was a co-founder and Elder in The Song of Avalon Grove until it closed in 2017. She is an ordained minister, teaches various workshops and classes, as well as providing Spiritual Guidance and coaching. Both 15 and 30 min sessions available. Pre-registration will be available/announced here - https://www.facebook.com/TrinitysMagick. Walk-ins welcome!
Astrology Crash Course
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesDelve deep into the cosmos with TMI! An astrology intensive workshop - focusing on the zodiac, planets, natal chart, and your astrological 'handshake'. Handouts and your personal chart will be provided. Pre-registration is a must for your chart printout! Trinity Hrafn is certified by the American Federation of Astrologers and has been practicing astrology for over a decade. Trinity is a modern day mystic, spiritual life coach and interfaith minister. She specializes in astrology, aromatherapy, meditation, and spirit communication.
Easter Brunch at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring your family for our annual Easter Brunch on Easter Sunday. Enjoy live music and a delicious buffet. Menu includes: Honey Baked Ham Vegetable Quiche Bacon and Sausage Scalloped Potatoes Homemade scones and desserts A variety of tea sandwiches Fruits, salads and breads Coffee, tea and soda. We have two seating times at 11 am and 2 pm. Adults $50 Seniors $40 Children 12 and under $20 Children 5 and under free with an adult Call 732-818-7580 for pre-paid reservations. The Inn will be decorated for the Holiday. Special room packages available. Visit www.mathishouse600main.com for more details.
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 !
Ladies Night at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesGrab the girls for a night at the Mathis House in Downtown Toms River. Enjoy a dinner buffet and dessert to live music in the splendor of this Victorian Hidden Gem. Visit the gift shop and relax among ladies with a hot pot of tea. For tickets and more information, please call 732-818-7580. Tickets are $42 per person
WREP: When Radio Entertained People
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesVeteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. This “broadcast” will feature episodes from the shows The Great Gildersleeve, Ozzie and Harriet and Flywheel. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Ocean County Library – Toms River.
Beginning Sculpture
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesLearn how to make your own armature and begin applying clay
TRAC paint class for Filipino American Community
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesChristine Lauguico A long time TRAC members will be teaching an art class for a group of children from the Filipino American Community.
TRAC Opening Reception
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the opening of our new gallery hang. Meet the artists, have a snack and enjoy some great local art! This is a family friendly, free, event
TRAC Opening Reception
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the opening of our new gallery hang. Meet the artists, have a snack and enjoy some great local art! This is a family friendly, free event
TRAC Opening Reception
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the opening of our new show at the TRAC Gallery. Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and take in the eclectic mix of art from out artists
Elvis Tribute Dinner Show
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesCome to our action-packed dinner show featuring our version of the "Elvis Tribute Show. Elvis is in the building, as Evan Mills, performs a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! Please join the Mathis House a dinner prepared by a gourmet chef, A Matter of Taste, for warm bread, soup, salad, Chicken Francaise, penne vodka, sausage and peppers, and variety of desserts. The dinner includes coffee, tea or soda & your own. The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. The best dressed in 50's attire will be entered to win an overnight stay at the Mathis House! For tickets and information, please call 732-818-7580. Parties of 2 may be placed at the same table with another party of 2 to maximize the amount of people welcomed to the Mathis House All tickets are pre-paid and cancellation policy is a credit at the Mathis House for two years. Guest booking overnight stays will have a room package for dinner and the show for $249 with breakfast the next morning. Buy your event tickets here on Event Brite but please call the Inn to let us know if you are sitting with another guest.
“Project Paperclips Brings German Scientists to NJ,” by Fred Carl
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesLocation – Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at 2:00 PM, “Project Paperclips Brings German Scientists to NJ,” by Fred Carl In the fall of 1944, the United States and its allies launched a secret mission code-named Operation Paperclip. The aim was to find and preserve German weapons, including biological and chemical agents, but American scientific intelligence officers quickly realized the weapons themselves were not enough. They decided the United States needed to bring German scientists themselves to the U.S. Thus began a mission to recruit top German doctors, physicists and chemists — including the famous Wernher von Braun, who went on to design the rockets that took man to the moon. See more at: https://www.npr.org/2014/02/15/275877755/the- secret-operation-to-bring-Nazi-scientists-to-America. Few know that some of these scientific personnel made their way right here to NJ. Join us as Fred Carl tells the tale. Fred Carl received his B.S. in Science Education and his M.S. in Computer Science from Monmouth University. He also has Teaching Certificates in Comprehensive Science and Computer Science. Carl began the effort to save Camp Evans in Wall Township by transforming it into a Science Education Center in March of 1993 when [...]