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Lobster and All that Jazz Dinner Show

in Toms River Events

Come celebrate our Independence and the Mathis House 126th Birthday at our Lobster and All that Jazz Event. This is an indoor event. Our catering Chef, Bill Ball from A Matter of Taste, will prepare clams, steamers, shrimp, lobster and all the fixings will be overflowing your table at this one-of-a-kind Jersey Shore Event. The Inn is a BYOB and Mocktails and dessert are included with the dinner show.

At 6:00 PM, we will dance the night away to live jazz music by a four-piece jazz band known as Recked for Jazz, from Atlantic City. Eddie Morgan and his band will bring down the Mathis House with swinging jazz in the coolness of the beautiful mansion.

The lobster dinner will be served at 6:30 PM.

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Skateboarding Adventure Camp Announced in Toms River

in Toms River Events/Toms River News

Toms River Recreation, in collaboration with Coastline Adventures, is excited to present the Skateboarding Adventure Camp. This event will be hosted at the Toms River Skate Park from July 22-26. The camp sessions are designed to accommodate various age groups, with specific time slots allocated for each.

Participants must be between the ages of 5 and 16 to register for the camp. Interested parties are encouraged to secure their spots promptly as registration is now open through Community Pass, accessible at http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver. This camp offers a unique opportunity for young skateboard enthusiasts to hone their skills in a fun and safe environment.

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Toms River Kicks Off Summer Concert Series with Bruce Springsteen Tribute

in Toms River Events/Toms River News

Toms River is set to launch its first summer concert of the season this Wednesday, June 26th, featuring the Bruce Springsteen tribute band, TRAMPS LIKE US. Hosted by Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department, the concert will take place at Shelter Cove Beach from 7-9 pm.

Residents and visitors are invited to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy a delightful evening of free music celebrating “The Boss.” This family-friendly event promises to be a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of live music in the beautiful setting of Toms River.

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Toms River Makes The List of 7 Safest and Cheapest Towns To Live in NJ

in Toms River News

A new report is out that highlights 7 unique cities or towns in the Garden State that are both “Safe” and “Cheap” which for many families in today’s economy is a great combination. Affordable housing and safe neighborhoods are the perfect setting for families in New Jersey. It can be tough finding a good combination of both of these traits and to have 7 recommended, well that’s pretty good.

GOBankingRates has put together a list of the 7 safest and cheapest places to live in New Jersey. “Living in the Garden State is cheaper than in its neighboring state, New York, and allows for an easy commute. However, the cost of living in New Jersey is 20.4% higher than the average for the U.S., according to New Jersey Real Estate Network. Although it costs more to live here compared to much of the country, when it comes to safety, you can’t find a safer state than New Jersey, according to a study by Innerbody.”

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Tribute Given To Local WWII Hero “Bud” Lomell

in Toms River News

As the 80th year since the momentous D-Day invasion was commemorated, a local hero’s name rose to the forefront once again. Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell’s bravery hasn’t been lost to time. During a recent interview and book signing by acclaimed author Steven M. Gillon, Lomell’s legacy was celebrated anew.

Decades ago, Tom Brokaw’s “The Greatest Generation” spotlighted Lomell’s heroism, dedicating an entire chapter to his wartime exploits. Gillon’s 2003 book, “Len Lomell: D-Day Hero,” offers a deeper look into Lomell’s life and his pivotal role in the D-Day landings.

The event drew a crowd, including Lomell’s widow, Charlotte, and daughter, Renee, a retired Toms River teacher. Former colleagues from Lomell’s law practice days in Toms River also attended. Among them were his former law partner, Robert Fall, now a retired Appellate Division judge, and attorney Phillip Lucas, who fondly recalled Lomell during the 1970s.

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Enjoy family fun year-round at Fun Bags Cornhole in Toms River

in Toms River News

Did you ever think about playing cornhole as a sport? More and more people are doing it, and there’s a space where can learn to play in Toms River.

For this week’s Road Trip Close to Home, News 12’s Amanda Lee visited Fun Bags Cornhole. Whether you want to bring family or friends, you can schedule a visit at the recreation center, choose your bags and play.

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