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Mini-Pitch Unveiled at Peshine Avenue School in Newark, NJ With New York Red Bulls, Kean University, and U.S. Soccer Foundation

in Toms River News

NEWARK, N.J. (November 30, 2022) – The New York Red Bulls, Kean University and the U.S. Soccer Foundation unveiled a soccer mini-pitch yesterday at Peshine Avenue School in Newark, NJ. Since 2018, the New York Red Bulls have worked to increase safe-space access to play along with soccer-based programming.

Red Bulls players Ryan Meara, John Tolkin and Daniel Edelman joined students from Peshine Avenue School and soccer players from Kean University for yesterday’s unveiling celebrating the 17th mini-pitch opened in Newark Public Schools and the 21st overall in the Tri-State Area.

“One of our club’s most important contributions to the community over the last four years has been the installation of mini-pitches and the platform of soccer-based programming for children in Newark Public Schools,” said Joe Stetson, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, New York Red Bulls. “Providing safe environments for children to play the beautiful game remains a priority of our organization along with our dedicated partners including Kean University and U.S. Soccer Foundation.”

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Margaritas Mexican Restaurants Announces Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to Expand in New Jersey

in Toms River News

Toms River & Metuchen, NJ  (RestaurantNews.com)  Margaritas Mexican Restaurants – a popular 35-year-old Northeast full-service brand known for its inviting and authentic Mexican atmosphere, scratch kitchen and the best margaritas outside of Mexico – announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement including its two existing New Jersey restaurants located in Toms River and Metuchen, plus three new locations to open in the state by 2028.

Behind the multi-unit signed agreement are seasoned restaurant entrepreneurs Agam Vaidya, Sanjay Patel and Dipak Patel. Agam always wanted to go into business for himself, and with over three decades of experience in the restaurant industry – working as a line cook all the way up to director of operations managing 13+ restaurants from NYC to Philadelphia – he was ready to take the next leap. Agam and Sanjay – best friends of 30 years – met while working together in the restaurant industry. Sanjay and Dipak have been business partners for 15 years owning 58 Burger King franchises across four states, and were looking to expand their portfolio. When Agam approached them to combine their decades of experience and go into business together, they jumped at the chance. The three had visited several Margaritas Mexican Restaurants and always admired the brand’s authenticity, food and drinks and overall experience.

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NJ school’s book vending machine rewards kids for kindness

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School can often be a stressful place, especially in the holiday season when assignments are building and studying for tests gets more intense.

A public school in Norwood has come up with the perfect way for kindness to remain a priority in the school building even on the most stressful of days.

So Norwood Elementary School has obtained a unique vending machine full of colorful and diverse books gifted by the PTO that students have the opportunity to win.

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Popular salad chain to open another New Jersey location

in Toms River News

Just Salad, the New York based fast casual restaurant chain is opening its fourth New Jersey location; it’s in Hoboken.

According to a press release:

Just Salad is excited to bring its mission of everyday health and everyday sustainability to the Hoboken community. Guests will be able to choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, smoothies and more when visiting the new store. Specific menu highlights include Just Salad’s seasonal fall salads, its “Iconic Salads” – the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens – and its “Earth Friendly” menu board, featuring salads with low carbon footprints.

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Meet Oscar, The Famous “Home Depot Cat” From Cherry Hill, NJ

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No doubt, you’ve entered your nearest Home Depot location and have noticed birds flying around once or twice, right?

Notice any other animals?

The workers employed at the Home Depot in Cherry Hill, Camden County, found an orange cat the wandered into the store and made himself right at home. Luckily, that location is filled with some pretty big-hearted people, because now, Oscar’s a bit of a celebrity around there. You guessed it: Oscar now lives at that Home Depot FULL TIME. He’s a resident!

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Holiday Fun The 2nd Annual Downtown Toms River Winter Wonderland Weekend

in Toms River News

We are heading straight to Christmas now that Thanksgiving weekend is over and there are many fantastic holiday events to enjoy here at the Jersey Shore. This coming weekend area residents can enjoy a winter wonderland weekend of fun in Ocean County.

On Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th it’s the 2nd Annual Downtown Toms River Winter Wonderland. Enjoy all kinds of family fun this weekend on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. Enjoy caroling, holiday music, handcrafted gifts, family activities, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides (Saturday Only), Yummy Treats, Reindeer Food Bar, Ornament Painting, and Holiday Store Time.

Winter Wonderland in Downtown Toms River runs this Saturday and Sunday each day from Noon-6 pm

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Holiday shows at Kean Stage

(UNION, NJ) — Get into the holiday spirit when a-cappella vocal ensemble Chanticleer performs at Enlow Recital Hall on Saturday, December 3

Tri-Town News Datebook, Nov. 30

in Toms River News

• The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, 500 Country Club Road, off County Line Road, Kuser Hall, Pine Park, Lakewood, is inviting the public to a Christmas train show at Sheldon Wolpin Historical Museum (in Pine Park) on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy seeing modern and traditional trains, passenger and freight, dual gauge, HO, S, O gauge trains. Thomas the Tank Engine will make an appearance. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Details: Contact Ted Bertiger, president, at captnkraft@aol.com

• The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP) at 7 p.m. Dec. 7. WREP consists of 10 actors who re-enact scripts from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. The troupe formed in 2008. Attendees will be treated to a music and a trivia contest prior to the performance, which will feature episodes of “Our Miss Brooks,” “The Life of Riley” and “My Friend Irma.” Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program.

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‘Buhaina’s Delight’: Why This Art Blakey Classic Continues To Thrill

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In late 1961, when Buhaina’s Delight was recorded for Blue Note Records, Art Blakey was leading one of the most potent and formidable line-ups of his long-running band, The Jazz Messengers.

The legendary jazz group was initially co-founded by Blakey with pianist Horace Silver, in 1954, but when the latter elected to pursue a career leading his own quintet, the Pittsburgh-born drummer was left holding the fort. From that period up until the recording of Buhaina’s Delight, a raft of talented young musicians passed through its ranks, among them high-caliber horn players such as Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd and Benny Golson. The Messengers proved a valuable training ground for some of the brightest young talents in jazz – so much so that it was dubbed the “Hard Bop Academy,” and those who graduated from it often went on to enjoy stellar careers of their own.

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Wild turkeys, once endangered — are now booming in N.J. and terrorizing some neighborhoods

in Toms River News

They’re in the backyard. They’re up on the roof and at the front door. They stop traffic and make a mad dash for your car.

The feathered beast making a b-line for your front bumper is New Jersey’s wild turkey, the not-so-rare bird that seems to roam the nation’s most densely populated state with abandon.

The bird that to many Garden Staters looks better on a dinner plate than scurrying across the front lawn has in recent years come out of the wild in increasing numbers, flocking to suburbia in its never-ending quest for an easy meal.

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