Around The Town Art for the Earth Location: Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library Address: 217 S Central Ave, Surf City, NJ 08008 Phone: 609-494-2480 Website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org Date: Apr 20, 2017 Time: 3:30 PM Jelly Bean Jamboree Location: Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library Address: 112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ 08005 Phone: 609-698-3331 Website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org Date: Apr 21, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Matt Fisher - Music Location: The Arlington Address: 13th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, NJ Phone: 609-494-8848 Date: Apr 21, 2017 Time: 8:00 PM Teen Art Classes with Tom Rutledge Location: Pine Shores Art Association Address: 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Phone: 609-597-3557 Website: www.pineshoresartassociation.org Date: Apr 22, 2017 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Toms River is celebrating its 250th Anniversary with its 7th annual Downtown Food Festival By Amanda Mauro On Saturday, May 6th from 11am to 8pm, Washington Street in downtown Toms River will be closed to celebrate the Semiquincentennial of Toms River, which is free and open to the public.
Voices of Legends Dinner Show Location: 72 East American Bar & Grill Address: Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Phone: 609-481-6117 Date: Apr 23, 2017 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday Movie Location: Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library Address: 112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ 08005 Phone: 609-698-3331 Website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org Date: Apr 24, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM Yoga for Recovery Location: Hot or Not Yoga Address: 8 North Union St., Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Phone: 855-SANTOSHA Date: Apr 24, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM Credit and Mortgage Check Program Location: Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library Address: 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087 Phone: 609-294-1197 Website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org Date: Apr 25, 2017 Time: 6:30 PM Live music at Applebee’s on the patio Location: Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Address: 205 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin Phone: 609-978-0700 Date: Apr 26, 2017 Time: 9:00 PM Greg Warren- Music Location: Plantation Address: West 80th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ Phone: 609-494-8191 Date: Apr 27, 2017 Time: 6:00 PM Career Guidance and Job Search Assistance by Appointment Location: Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library Address: 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087 Phone: 609-294-1197 Website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org Date: May 01, 2017 Time: All Day Full calendar: www.thesandpaper.villagesoup.com
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Clerk and Historian Mark Mutter with the 250th Toms River anniversary logo. (Toms River Township).
Whether you currently live in Toms River, you have in the past, the town has affected your life in any way, or you like food and parties, you are cordially invited to celebrate Toms Rivers’ milestone.
What better way to celebrate the wonderful town of Toms River than with gourmet food trucks with samples of barbecue, seafood, empanadas and more. For those with a sweet tooth, you can’t go without the classics like funnel cake and fried Oreos. As if food wasn’t enough to celebrate the 250th anniversary, guests can shop at vendor booths from local businesses and participate in arts and crafts. Live entertainment will be provided by four great bands throughout the day.
Toms River Foodfest (courtesy Stacy Proebstle)
weather and a great turnout.” After you grab some food from the food trucks, if you’re 21 and older, you can stop by the beer and wine garden. For those of you who enjoy the more historic side of remembering the 250 years of Toms River, there will be a display of the Township Charter, which is the legal document that created Toms River in 1767. “People will be able to read the charter, sign a replica, and take home a copy of the charter,” explained J. Mark Mutter, Township Clerk and Historian.
Don’t think this event is just for This event and others like it are all those who can remember Toms River leading up to the big event June 24th, the back in the day when the Garden State rededication of Huddy Park. Parkway opened in 1954 (63 years Free parking is available behind the ago), there will be plenty of fun for the Toms River Foodfest (courtesy Stacy Proebstle) Municipal Building or in the Ocean County younger crowd too. Kid-friendly rides, garage, about a block-and-a-half’s walk on a rock climbing wall, and face painting will keep the youngsters Hooper Avenue. busy all day long. Unfortunately, in accord with laws and regulations regarding Recreation Director Jared Tate said, “Toms River Food pets and retail food establishments, you’ll have to leave your furry Festival offers something for everyone; live music, gourmet food friends at home. from great food trucks, free kids rides and shopping. The event grows bigger and bigger every year. We are hoping for nice
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