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Have Holiday Fun At These Toms River Area Events

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The holiday season is in full swing. The town’s Christmas tree has been lit, and Santa Claus has made his appearance, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over.

If you’re looking for holiday events or other ways to celebrate the season, whether it’s a performance of The Nutcracker or breakfast with Santa, look no further: Here’s a list of events in the Toms River area to add a little extra pizzazz.

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It’s The Amazing Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Toms River Friday Night Read More: Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Toms River Friday Night

in Toms River News

It is time for an annual tradition to return to Downtown Toms River, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the courtyard in Downtown Toms River

Nothing says it is Christmas time like the lighting of the grand tree in Downtown Toms River and this year it will take place Friday, December 3rd from 5-7 pm.

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Toms River Begins Surf Club’s Final Demolition In Ortley Beach

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — When Superstorm Sandy struck on Oct. 29, 2012, among the first structures affected by the storm’s onslaught was Joey Harrison’s Surf Club.

The next day the iconic club — home to summer memories for thousands of Jersey Shore residents and visitors for more than four decades — was in shambles.
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Update: Latest Look at the New Drive Thru Starbucks Coming to Toms River, New Jersey Read More: Take A Look at the New Starbucks in Toms River

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Toms River will soon get its first “stand-alone” Starbucks Drive-Thru and we went by to take a look at their progress and see how things are going at this new location.

The new Starbucks is located on Hooper Ave at Oak Avenue. From the looks of things, it won’t be long before this newest location will be opening. Recently Starbucks opened a new location right on Lacey Road in Forked River. Ocean County getting two “stand-alone” Starbucks in a short time.

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Survey finds 28% of NJ business owners say they’ll sell or close Read More: Survey finds 28% of NJ business owners say they’ll sell or close

in Toms River News

TRENTON – The business closures brought on by the pandemic might not be over yet, if the results of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s annual business outlook survey are any indication.

The survey found that 28% of business owners said they will look to sell or close their business sooner than previously anticipated due to the continuing challenges of staffing, mandates, restrictions and lower revenue. Another 31% said they are still determining their plans.

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Wednesday NJ weather: Warming up, then cooling down

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The Bottom Line

Happy first day of December! On average, this is New Jersey’s 3rd coldest month of the year. (Behind only January and February.) It is our 4th wettest and 3rd snowiest month too. Only 20 days to go until the official start of Winter.

As we begin the new month, there is still no “dramatic” weather in New Jersey’s forecast, for the next week at least. There will be some temperature swings — from cool to warm, and back again. And there will be some showers — mainly rain, nothing heavy. Our next chance of something bigger will be in the middle of next week.

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Amazing! This House in Toms River, NJ Will Bring You Christmas Cheer

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There are so many houses that make the lists of different towns that are beautifully decorated.

This year, more than others, so many people have their Christmas lights out and I love it so much. I feel the Christmas spirit so much this year.

I want you to check this house out in Toms River. My family and I check it out every year and every year it gets better and better. It’s truly Christmas cheer and it will make you smile.

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Best Nursing Homes In Toms River: 2022 Ratings Released

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The last two years have proved a challenging time for nursing homes in New Jersey. While many facilities continue to face an ongoing battle against the coronavirus, families in Toms River are still likely to turn to nursing homes to provide short- or long-term care for their loved ones.

One in 10 Americans over the age of 85 is a nursing home resident, according to U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2021-22 list of Best Nursing Homes earlier this month. Nearly one-third of older Americans spend time in a nursing home during their final months of life.

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Historical Thanksgiving Perspective in the United States

in Toms River News

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY –  Traditions are based on gratitude, family, and foods. There is a little more involved in the making of this American tradition into an official national holiday. The National Archives operated by the Center for Legislative archives shares what it took for Congress to establish Thanksgiving.

“On September 28, 1789, just before leaving for recess, the First Federal Congress passed a resolution asking that the President of the United States recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving. President George Washington then issued a proclamation naming Thursday, November 26, 1789, as a “Day of Publick Thanksgivin” – the first time Thanksgiving was celebrated under the new Constitution.

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