Events for December 2023

Please bring a blanket, towel or cushion to sit/lie on if you are able to sit on the floor. Chairs will also be available. If you would like to bring a percussive instrument, you are welcome. The study group will explore the basic shamanic journey, as well as trance posture, power animal journey, use of a spirit canoe, and the nature of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Worlds. Workshop will be presented by Rev. Amara Willey, 4th Wednesday of each month at Trinity's Magical Intentions in Toms River, NJ. $15 per person Pre-registration is required for planning purposes:

Friday, Dec. 1st  5pm-7pm. 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.  Live music and entertainment.

Dec. 2nd & Dec. 9th 12pm – 6pm The courtyard will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors, kid’s activities, hot chocolate station, holiday music and more.  Downtown businesses will be open.

District residents are invited to decorate the exterior of their homes with lights, wreaths, scenery and other decorative ornaments. Who is Eligible? Home must be located within the boundaries of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District (The southside of Rt. 37, from the Toms River Shopping Center to Hooper/Hadley Avenue, down along the river to the Garden State Parkway). How to Enter: There is no entry fee.  NO PRE- REGISTRATION!!! Judging: Judging begins at 5pm, Thursday, December 7th. Criteria used by judges are as follows: Originality: Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations Arrangement: Display and placement of decorations Theme: Story line or scene Overall: Overall presentation Prizes: 1st Place = $200 and a yard sign designating your home as the winner of the 2023 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Decorating contest. 2nd Place = $100 and certificate 3rd Place = $50 and certificate Winners will receive a letter in their mailbox on Friday 12/8 stating that they won and how to receive their prize. Any questions please call 732-341-8738

20th Annual “Be-Deck Your Business” Contest Criteria & Details Brighten the streets of our central business district! Downtown businesses are encouraged to decorate the exterior and/or windows of their businesses. Businesses may be decorated anytime, but must be ready for judging on Thursday, December 7th 2023. Prizes: Winner of each category receives: Business name and photo on our website. $100 Prize A plaque for your business Categories: Best Window Display Best Downtown Business (Center) Best District Business Judging: Judges are from 100.1 WJRZ. Judging will commence on Thursday, Dec 7, at 5pm. Criteria used by judges are as follows: Originality: Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations Arrangement: Display and placement of decorations Theme: Story line or scene Overall: Overall presentation Who is Eligible? Businesses within the Downtown district. (The southside of Rt. 37 From the Toms River Shopping Center to Hooper/Hadley Avenue, down along the river to the Garden State Parkway) How to Enter: There is NO entry FEE! NO pre-registration! Just have your business decorated by Dec. 7th @ 5:00 PM! For more information call 732-341-8738

Dec. 2nd & Dec. 9th 12pm – 6pm The courtyard will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors, kid’s activities, hot chocolate station, holiday music and more.  Downtown businesses will be open.