The Intelligence Network in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
The Intelligence Network in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War
Presented by Russ Dutcher
Ocean County Historical Society
Time 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025

The primary focus of this presentation and discussion by Russ Dutcher will be on the enhanced intelligence network that existed in New Jersey before, during, and after the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. A wide array of communications existed involving George Washington, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Light Horse Harry Lee, and William Livingston.
Russ holds a BA and MA in history and is currently working on a PhD. He has been a practicing genealogist for over 38 years. He is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Seating is limited so reserve your seat early by sending your name, phone number, zip code, email address, and the name and date of the program (April 13, 2025) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com
Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated.

🌸April Sip & Shop Vendor Market🌸
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
This FREE Local Craft & Vendor Market is hosted by Jenn Zazzara, Shore Crafted, bringing together local makers, artisans and small businesses. Enjoy an intimate setting and shop unique, one-of-a-kind items while sipping craft drinks!
🌸🥃 Sip & Shop Local Craft & Vendor Market 🥃🌸
Kick off Spring with us! Celebrate local talent and creativity at our Sip & Shop Vendor Market! Stop by for a tarot reading + shop unique, handcrafted goods perfect for the season!
Sip & Shop Vendor Market: Saturday, April 12th | 12-4 pm
at Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Bring your besties for a day of shopping, sipping and laughter! Come support local artisans and enjoy an afternoon out with family and friends.
Questions? Contact Jenn Zazzara at shorecraftednj@gmail.com
For more details please visit: April Sip & Shop | Facebook
Support local artisans, discover unique treasures, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun and shopping!

Psychic Readings at TMI
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join us on Psychic Saturday for readings with psychic intuitive, Sharon O’Brien (at 40 Main St) in Downtown Toms River!
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.
15min for $2530min for $50
Walk-ins welcome, or you can claim your spot here –https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48A4AC2CA4FE3-psychic#/
Psychic readings must be considered as entertainment. Any health or medical advice should always be checked out by a licensed medical practitioner.

Aura Energy Workshop
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
All living beings are made of and emit energy, an aura, that can be seen, felt, and read to gain a better understanding of that being. During this workshop, you will learn how the energetic system works and how to see, feel and read the aura through discussion and practical exercises.
Come to this workshop prepared to ask questions and participate in the exercises with the group. Bring with you an open mind and a desire to have fun with the process. See you there!
Workshop is $30 per person – RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.

Meet the Artists of White Lotus Tattoo: Hosted by Garden State Distillery
2025-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | NJ

Intro To Shadow Work
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join Rachel as we learn about shadow work and have an open discussion about current struggles, ways to cope, and plans to improve. This will be a multi part series that meets once a month. Open to all.
TMI welcomes Rachel Tice, LPC !
…the owner of New Moon Counseling, LLC, a virtual private practice serving adults in New Jersey and Florida. Her goal is to assist clients in becoming their true selves. Over the years, she has discovered a passion to help people remove their mask and form a connection with themselves that they never knew was possible. Rachel’s counseling style is eclectic and her techniques are not limited and ever changing with new information being discovered.The focus is on shadow-work, mindfulness, and holistic treatment styles. She incorporates the mind, body, and spirit.
We all have the power within us to make positive changes, learn about ourselves, set goals, and feel better.
Workshop is $25 per participant.

Witchy Tea Party - Ostara
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join Trinity for a witchy tea party and Ostara egg hunt!
Let’s celebrate the beginning of the season of fertili-tea! Alright, that was bad… I’m sorry
We’ll gather to sip tea, enjoy snacks, and celebrate the beginning of spring with a riveting egg hunt and intention ceremony! The themes is spring – so bring spring themed snacks or dress up in your favorite spring attire!
Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just curious, all open-minded seekers are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your favorite tea time snack to share!
$15 per person, please RSVP so I have enough tea to go around!

Revolutionary Women: Women's Experience During the Revolutionary War
2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Revolutionary Women: Women’s Experience during the Revolutionary War
Presented by JuliaRose Violante
Ocean County Historical Society
Time 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 23, 2025
The Ocean County Historical Society welcomes JuliaRose Violante for a discussion of the wide-ranging hardships and tragedies women dealt with during the American War for Independence, as well as some of their invaluable contributions to the war effort, from Martha Washington down to the regular camp follower.
Julia Rose is a graduate student at Rutgers University and a Library Associate at the Pleasantville branch of the Atlantic County Library System. Prior to this position, she worked for the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Seating is limited so reserve your seat early by sending your name, phone number, zip code, email address, and the name and date of the program (March 23, 2025) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com
Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated.

Usui Reiki Certification, Level 1
2025-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
So, what exactly is Reiki? Reiki is the universal (REI) life force energy (KI) that flows thru, in and around the universe and all of creation. It is the non-physical energy that maintains the physical body and is able to heal the body, mind and spirit on all levels. Reiki has a very specific vibration, and to use it, one must receive training and an attunement from a Reiki master/teacher.

Although there are many different systems of Reiki, they are the same as much as they are different. Reiki will always follow the intent to heal – it can do no harm. It knows where the healing is needed and will flow to that area without any added intent from the practitioner. A Reiki treatment will restore balance, harmony, energy, reduce stress and anxiety, balance the energy centers of the body, and cleanse the aura – the benefits are endless – and it is my pleasure to be able to offer this class and put new healers into the world!

Level one is taught for those who wish to be attuned to the flow for self healing and to heal others on a physical level. Usui Healing System uses 2 attunements, hand positions, the Reiki principles, and the history of Reiki.

Rev. Trinity Hrafn has been a Reiki Master teacher for just over a decade and has attuned many to the healing power of Reiki – from level one, to creating other Master/Teachers, who go out to help heal the world one person at a time. Trinity is a modern day mystic, spiritual life coach and interfaith minister. She specializes in astrology, aromatherapy, meditation, and spirit communication.

Certification training is $175, or $160 if paid in full before March 16th. Light refreshments will be served.
Class is limited from 2 – 10 participants. Pre-registration and a deposit of $100 is required to hold your spot.
Please sign up at the link – payments can be made via Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, or in cash at the shop.

Paint & Sip - Blueberry Jam Canvas
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Spring into creativity – Paint & Sip Night!
Join us for a fun-filled night of painting, sipping, and creating something beautiful. Whether you’re a pro with a paintbrush, or just here for the vibes, this stunning paint by number canvas was made for you! ✨🎨
Canvas measures 7.8in. x 9.8in.
Mounted on a wooden frame, ready for immediate hanging.
$55 per person ticket includes:
Light refreshments
Blueberry Jam Paint by Numbers Kit
BYOB 21+, or feel free to bring a coffee/tea or mocktail! 💗
📍Friday 3/21, 6:00-8:00PM
https://square.link/u/pXjMxowt

Comedy Night to benefit A Need We Feed
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
Come out for an evening of laughter, great food, and community support at our upcoming Comedy Night Fundraiser on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Garden State Distillery in Toms River, NJ. This special event will bring us together for a fun-filled night, all while raising essential funds to help feed veterans, seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity in Ocean County.

$35 Ticket: Includes entry to the comedy show and one craft cocktail.
$45 Ticket: Includes entry to the comedy show, a charcuterie box, and one craft cocktail.

Garden State & Connect by Anthony Battle
2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
*Tickets ONLY available online. NO tickets will be sold at the door*
Join Anthony ( @BattleRealEstate) for an evening filled with open bar craft cocktails and the opportunity to forge new connections at the happy hour business networking event, Garden State & Connect.

Tarot 101 & Craft Workshop
2025-03-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Tarot 101 & Craft Workshop
🔮 Join us to learn about the 22 major arcana cards of the tarot deck
✨Create a 5×7 scrapbook style canvas based on a card that you resonate with
💜 Get a single tarot card pull + private reading!
This workshop is all about self-exploration, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a tarot newbie, an experienced tarot reader, or fit somewhere in between – this is the workshop for you!
$40 per person ticket includes: All necessary materials + light refreshments.
BYOB 21+
📍Saturday 3/15, 4:00-5:30PM
https://square.link/u/ipT4GDwz

🌸Spring Fling Sip & Shop Vendor Market🌸
2025-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
This FREE Local Craft & Vendor Market is hosted by Jenn Zazzara, Shore Crafted, bringing together local makers, artisans and small businesses. Enjoy an intimate setting and shop unique, one-of-a-kind items while sipping craft drinks!
🌸🥃 Sip & Shop Local Craft & Vendor Market 🥃🌸
Celebrate local talent and creativity at our Sip & Shop Vendor Market! Stop by for a tarot reading, shop jewelry, candles, handcrafted gifts, artisanal goodies, clothing, décor & more! Support your local craft and enjoy the vibrant community spirit✨
Sip & Shop Vendor Market: Saturday, March 15th | 12-4 pm
at Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
It’s the perfect time for a spring fling and enjoy an afternoon out with family and friends.
Questions? Contact Jenn Zazzara at shorecraftednj@gmail.com
For more details please visit: Spring Fling Sip & Shop | Facebook

Full Moon Rite
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Come and partake in a Full Moon (lunar eclispe) Rite based in the original Wiccan tradition. Join Darius, a High Priest of the Gardnerian lineage, for a Lunar Ritual and short talk about the earliest forms of Wicca and how those roots bring us to today.

Experience some of the most fundamental practices of Gardnerian Craft. Bring questions! There will be a Q&A.
$15 per person, please RSVP for planning purposes. Hope to see you there!

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
2025-03-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Battle River Brewing, 69 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753
Every Monday Night Trivia from 7:30 to 9:30 by Quizzoholics.
We open at 6 pm! Come down get your beer or flights and a table and get ready to test your knowledge.

Intuitive Pendulum Crafting Workshop
2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Since there was so much interest the first time – let’s do it again!
Join Trinity for a night of creating and energy play!
We will start the night off with a short meditation to help heighten our psychic senses, then delve into the basics of pendulum work – including divination, dowsing, and chakras.After that, we will be intuitively crafting our own pendulums! All materials and intruction will be provided – just bring your beautiful self!
Registeration is appreciated for planning purposes (I would like to have enough for anyone who comes in!)
Trinity is an astrologer, Reiki master/teacher, meditation and spiritual life coach. She has been in energy work and creating pendulums with purpose for over a decade.
$50 per person, all materials provided.
Please sign up at the ticket link

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48A4AC2CA4FE3-45221617-intuitive

International Women's Day Fundraiser - Dottie's House
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
As a women owned business we thought carefully about how we wanted to spend our first International Women’s Day – we couldn’t imagine a better way than supporting women in need 💗
We’re incredibly proud to be supporting @dottieshouse, an organization whose mission is to provide safe housing for survivors of domestic violence, giving them the guidance and support needed to achieve financial and emotional independence.
How can you help us help them?
📍Saturday 3/8, 1:00-3:00PM
$25 per person ticket includes: gift bag (goodies from some of our favorite brands), light bites, prosecco & 15% off your purchase.
100% of ticket sales will be donated to Dottie’s House.
Between 2/7-3/8 we will also be accepting item donations in store. Items needed include: New Full Size Toiletries, Cleaning Products & Gift Cards
Buy Tickets Here: https://square.link/u/wdEWIzlT
Thank you in advance for your support 💜

Acoustic Concert with Todd Meredith
2025-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | The Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join us for an acoustic concert with Ocean County musician, Todd Meredith. Todd will be playing some of your favorite hits from Buddy Holly, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, James Taylor, and more. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

St. Patrick Party March 1st Downtown
2025-03-01 12:00 - 22:00 | Battle River Brewing, 69 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753
St. Patricks Party on March 1st – Downtown Toms River will be closing the streets from Noon to 6 pm with vendors and Live Music by The Ryan Express all day and night (inside Battle River Brewing 6:30 to close) Bagpipers will be here starting 1 pm. Come bring the family for a day and night of fun there will be all types of vendors.

Downtown Irish Festival
2025-03-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Washington Street, Toms River NJ, 33 Washington St., Toms River, 08753, United States
Join us for the Downtown Irish Festival on March 1st from 12pm – 6pm! Located on Washington Street between Main St & Robbins St
Liver performances by The Ryan Express & Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay provided by our friends at Battle River Brewing!
Enjoy good eats, drinks, handcraft vendors, and local businesses and eateries!
Come down and celebrate with us!

DIY Crystal Candle and Paint Workshop
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Crystal Candle Making and Paint Workshop
$48 per person ticket: Create your very own crystal infused candle and learn the properties of each to manifest, protect and bring peace into your space. Release your inner creative whilst painting your own masterpiece on a laser engraved Third Eye to take home and display. Small Bites & Themed Cocktail Included
2/21, 6:00-8:00 PM
BYOB

DIY Custom Puzzle Workshop
2025-02-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Puzzle Party!! 🧩🎨
Join us for an exciting puzzle-making class hosted by @craftandcarrycustom designed specifically for kids! In this interactive and fun-filled session, your little ones will get to create their very own personalized wood puzzle!
$45 per person ticket includes: All necessary materials + a puzzle stand to display your masterpiece + light refreshments.
📍Sunday 2/16, 1:00-2:30PM
https://www.craftandcarrycustom.com/product/create-your-own-puzzle-workshop/339?cs=true&cst=custom

Spell Bottle Workshop
2025-02-15 19:00 | Trinity’s Magickal Intentions, 40 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join Trinity for a night of meditation and creation – self love edition!

Let’s face it – Self Love looks good on you!

Detox, set your intention, and create your own spell bottle to promote self love, self care, and healing! Spell bottles are spiritual tools that can help identify and pursue their innermost desires. They are based on old folk magick dating back to the 17th century – typically to ward off evil spirits – but now they hold a much broader appeal, and we have created ways to use them for just about any intention. Come ready to let the creative juices flow and intentions set!

$30 per person, all materials provided.
Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you can, please RSVP so I can plan accordingly.

Sip and Paint
2025-02-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea – Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Unit A05, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
💕 Ditch the dinner reservations and try something new this Valentine’s! 💕
Looking for a fun and unique date night that doesn’t revolve around alcohol? Join us for a special Valentine’s Sip and Paint event at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at Ocean County Mall in Hooper Avenue led by the talented Jessica! 🎨
Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping delicious coffee and tea, which are real ingredient focus while unleashing your inner artist. Jessica will guide you step-by-step through creating your own masterpiece, no experience necessary! It’s the perfect way to connect with your loved one and create a lasting memory. 💝
Here’s what you can expect:
* A cozy and welcoming atmosphere: Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea at Ocean County Mall provides the perfect setting for a relaxed and fun evening.
* Expert guidance: Jessica will provide all the instruction and encouragement you need to create a beautiful painting.
* All supplies included: We provide everything you need – canvas, paints, brushes, and all that you need to create your masterpiece.
* Delicious non-alcoholic beverages: Enjoy a selection of globally inspired coffee and tea, and other refreshing drinks, handcrafted by Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea baristas.
* A unique and memorable experience: Create a special piece of art and a lasting memory with your Valentine.
Space is limited, so book your spot today! For booking your spot, please contact Jessica Panza at 732-581-7115.
