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Fire Department To Host CPR Training

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River

Fire Department is committed to the education and safety of our emergency responders and our residents in the community. They now offer CPR training for your organization – either at the location of your choice or at our training facility at your convenience.

In addition, we have scheduled CPR training at the Fire Training Center, located at 1780 Church Road, Toms River, on the following dates:

• February 11

• February 25

• March 4

They will have two training sessions per day, one at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Student cost is $40 per person. You can register online for the CPR course at tomsriverfire.org/ academy-signup.

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 400,000 Americans suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and almost 90 percent of them die because they do not receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.

For more information about the CPR training event, or to schedule CPR training for your organization, contact the Toms River Fire Department at 732-3414441 or via email at academy@trfire.org.

Foundations Of Musical Theatre

TOMS RIVER – This class will explore the fun and creative beginner foundations of musical theatre! During the semester, each student will become familiar with stage directions, character work, and building confidence in their art. Students will also have the opportunity to work on songs and dances from their favorite family musicals.

Open to grades K to 2. Begins: February 18; Ends: May 20. (No class during Toms River Schools’ spring break) Day/Time: Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Showcase Performance: May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Exit 82 Studio Theatre. Instructor: Carolyn Little. Tuition: $450.

Alexyn Steiner Of Toms River Awarded Degree From UA

TOMS RIVER – Alexyn Steiner of Toms River has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Com - merce & Business Administration. UA awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on December 10, 2022.