Gnarodiversity Event Benefits

Autism Programs At HSE, Intermediate South

TOMS RIVER – The skateboarding and autism communities of Toms River and the greater Ocean County area came together for a fun-filled day of skateboarding April 22 at High School East.

The event was called Gnarodiversity, an effort to raise funds for the autism education programs and skateboard clubs of High School East and Intermediate South, and to introduce skateboarding to local kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who may simply have never gotten on a board before.

It was a beautiful day for the all-ages “TR Skates for Autism”-themed event, and many folks throughout the community attended. Skateboards and helmets were available for all, and everyone had the opportunity to skate with help from experienced volunteers - and may did, including HSE staff and parents. There was also music, vendors, merch, food, sidewalk chalk for kiddos, and more. A good time for a great cause.

Junior Police Camp

TOMS RIVER – The Junior Police Camp is a way for the department to give back to the community and give the children an inside look at the police department and law enforcement as a whole.

Campers get to ride in police cars, utilize specialized police equipment, learn self-defense tactics, and physical agility. They also have exposure to the motorcycle unit, EMS ambulance, ESU team, fire suppression vehicles, obstacle course as well as a field trip to the Ortley Beach Lifeguard station.

Camp runs from July 10 to 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must be a Toms River resident. Only applicants currently in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will be considered. For more information, visit us at trpolice. org and tomsriverpolicefoundation.org. Don’t miss out, apply today!