Join presenter Paul Zigo to learn about the Korean War: America’s ‘Forgotten War’. Learn about its profound impact on East-West relations during the Cold War, the aspects of the war, and the armistice that brought it to a halt. Registration is required. This presentation will be hosted at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Paul E. Zigo, a history professor, author and military historian is the founder and director, of the World War II Era Studies Institute. The institute is dedicated to furthering one’s knowledge and understanding of the WW II era and its impact on history. He is a graduate of Temple University and the United States Army War College. Mr. Paul E. Zigo is a 30 year veteran of the United States Army retiring as a Colonel and is a founding sponsor of the National Museum of the US Army.
Join 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
Join 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
Join us for the Annual Tree Lighting in the courtyard of Town Hall in Downtown Toms River. 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. Hot Chocolate & cookies for sale to benefit Volunteer Toms River Fire Co. #1. Downtown restaurants and businesses will be open. Winter Wonderland Weekend Friday, Dec. 3rd 5pm-7pm - Downtown Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 4th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village Sunday, Dec. 5th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village
Join us for a weekend full of fun! The courtyard at Town Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Vendors, kids activities, music and so much more! Winter Wonderland Weekend Friday, Dec. 3rd 5pm-7pm - Downtown Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 4th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village Sunday, Dec. 5th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village
Join us for a weekend full of fun! The courtyard at Town Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Vendors, kids activities, music and so much more! Winter Wonderland Weekend Friday, Dec. 3rd 5pm-7pm - Downtown Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 4th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village Sunday, Dec. 5th 1pm-7pm - Winter Village
Celebrate the Holidays with our Holiday Tea at the Mathis House! Back by popular demand, our Holiday Tea will be offered to those wishing to visit the beautifully decorated Mathis House Tearoom at 600 Main Street in Toms River on December 6, 2021. Guests may look forward to the ever-delicious scones, yummy tea sandwiches, and scrumptious mini-desserts that accompany generous pots of fine tea as they chat with friends in the historical elegance of this stately home. As usual, a few lucky guests will win door prizes, one of which will be one night’s stay at 600 Main for each seating. Seating is at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Cost: $40 members; $45 non-members. Be sure to make your reservation starting October 25th by calling Pat at 732-814-2979. Checks should be made out and mailed to Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 within one week of phone reservation, with Attention: Pat in the bottom left-hand corner of the envelope.
It’s the holiday season and award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and “Elvis-torian” Ruben Castillo takes you on a Yuletide journey with Elvis as your holiday tour guide! During this LIVE musical lecture, you’ll learn about Elvis’s love of the holidays, traditions and toys that were in fashion during Elvis’s career, and sing along to some great holiday music made popular by The King himself, with few tunes that may surprise you!
Touring Historic New Jersey On Monday, December 13th at 11:00 AM OCHS will visit the John F. Peto Museum for a guided tour. The museum is located at 102 Cedar Ave in Island Heights. OCHS will be donating to the Peto Museum, so there is no admission fee. You must provide your own transportation. If you are interested in joining us, please reserve your space through Jeff at 609-339-9134.
TRAC'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 !
This is a paint and sip party for children. We supply everything they need. They will paint and 8x10 canvas and go home with a "goodie bag" of art supplies. This will be held in the activity room at the TRAC Gallery. Registration required. PS we might just have a guest star in a red suit! Tomsriverartistcommunity732@gmail.com Seating is limited
Join 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
Join 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