Events

TOMS RIVER-With heavy rains tonight through early morning, the weather might just cooperate for Saturday’s Toms River Food Festival. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60’s with just …

JACKSON-Not officially, but fan favorite “Empanada Guy” is among the food trucks on the “not to miss” list at this weekend’s Food Truck Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure. “This …

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news.  Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar …

April showers bring May flowers! In celebration of spring, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is offering the Umbrella Program to children affected by cancer. …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-County and local officials estimate only about 400 to 800 people will be attending this weekend’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) March being held on the boardwalk in Seaside …

Opening Weekend ­­– April 1 & 2 Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El …

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music …

Let the sun rise on your child’s future at All Saints Regional Catholic School located in Manahawkin NJ Each student enrolled in All Saints is acknowledged for his/her individual strengths. …

Toms River High School North’s musical opens Thursday night at 7:00 pm. This year’s production of “Bring It On” promises to be one of the all time best performances hosted …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge has brought thousands of off-season visitors to the Jersey Shore every year for nearly a half century. As a …

  From the Toms River School District: The National Honor Society at High School North hosted a “North’s Got Talent” cabaret with 16 show stopping numbers. The fundraiser was a …

BAYVILLE-Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is proud to announce the Sounds of Summer Concert Series will return to Veterans Park this summer. “I am pleased to announce the return of …

  March 12 Purim celebration to feature Exotic Bird Show Take in the gorgeous views and enjoy tropical drinks while masquerading in Hawaiian attire at this year’s Purim celebration. “Purim …

TOMS RIVER-The first of three seminars aimed at teaching local democrats about activism and running for office takes place tonight at the Ocean County Library in Toms River.  Anyone interested …

Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born into slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in February 1818. He had a difficult family life. He barely knew his mother, who lived …

The Lighthouse International Film Festival was founded by a collection of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals who share a passion for film and wanted to create an event …

We’re not sure of the origin of the photo, but it’s too great not to share.  Published to the Facebook group, “You know you’re from Toms River if…“,  the “purportedly” …

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Animal Facility will be holding a free rabies clinic on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Ocean County residents are reminded to bring …

SILVERTON – The Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual fish and chips dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 11 at 15 Kettle Creak in Toms …

JACKSON – A pancake breakfast benefitting the Jackson Township Food Pantry will be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 13 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Boulevard …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Borough of Seaside Heights will hold a Palm Sunday Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. March 20. More than 15,000 eggs will be hidden for children of …