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Tasty Competition During STRE Cupcake Wars
TOMS RIVER – South Toms River Elementary held its first annual Cupcake Wars as part of the school’s PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) family fun night initiative. It was a sweet success and will continue for years to come!
Thirty students and their families participated in the initiative and their creativity did not go unnoticed. Cupcake themes ranged from Dr. Seuss, Starbucks, mermaids, under the sea, spring/Easter, Disney, ice cream, popcorn, and more!
─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools
Aside from each student and family receiving a certificate of dedication, five main awards were presented to students who scored the highest in the judging categories of most delicious, best presentation, people’s choice, most creative, and best decoration(s).
A special thank you to the judging committee composed of BOE member Anna Polozzo, STRPD Chief Kosh, STRPD Officer Wray Burritt, Gigi Esparza, Joe Jubert, and STRE teacher representatives John Phander and Jen Gallagher.
Ocean County Shrine Ladies Club - Bunco Party
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Shrine
Ladies Club Bunco Party to support the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia will be on April 23 at Holiday City Berkeley, Clubhouse #2, 631 Jamaica Boulevard, Toms River.
Doors open at 12 p.m.; game begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and are nonrefundable. Includes sandwich, chips, dessert and water. Gift basket raffle and 50/50.
Call for tickets: Rosemarie LoPresti at 732228-7617. Make checks payable to: OCSLC. Mail to: Rosemarie LoPresti, 35 Charlen Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. All tickets must be purchased by April 14.
Flower Power Garden Party Dance
TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City South Garden Club is hosting a Flower Power Garden Party Dance on May 6 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., BYOB, live music of the 60s and early 70s with the a.k.a Band. Come join for a groovy night of peace and love under the big event tent and don’t forget to wear some flowers in your hair! Cost is $20 per person. Leave a message to make reservations or inquiries at 732-341-4518 with Carroll or via email: cbaszkowski@aol.com, or visit the HCS Clubhouse on 139 Santiago Drive, Toms River on Fridays 9:30 to 11 a.m. to purchase tickets.
EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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HCB First Aid Auxiliary Seeking Volunteers
TOMS RIVER – HCB First Aid Auxiliary is in need of volunteers: They need volunteers to work with us (men and women). Open to the public not just HCB.
The job of the HCB First Aid Auxiliary is to work to raise money for the HCB First Aid Squad. The squad members are volunteers that spend many hours a week going on calls to help people in need of medical help. “Our job as an auxiliary is to raise money so they can accomplish this.”
They usually meet once a month on a Monday at 3 p.m. at the First Aid Squad on Port Royal Drive. Their meetings only last about an hour. They organize fundraisers to raise money for the squad such as Psychic Fairs, Gift Auctions etc. If you want to keep busy, give us a try. They are a friendly group. All are welcome. If interested please call Linda Maddalena at 732505-6795.
