Learn To Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ At Library

TOMS RIVER – Ever wanted to learn to play “Dungeons & Dragons,” but didn’t know how to start? As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” the Ocean County Library will present a “Dungeons & Dragons” crash course at six branches:

• Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, 609-4942480, 6:30 p.m. July 12

• Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-657-7600, 6:30 p.m. July 19

• Plumsted Branch,119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, 609-758-7888, 6:30 p.m. July 24

• Lacey Branch,10 East Lacey Road, 609-693-8566, 6:30 p.m. August 7

• Stafford Branch,129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, 609-597-3381, 6:30 p.m.

August 23

• Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, 732-349-6200, 6:30 p.m.

August 28

The presentation will cover basics of the Fifth Edition. Learn how to fill out a character sheet, what each part means, and how to run a campaign as a Dungeon Master. This 90-minute program will help develop your gaming skills and get you started on a pastime full of fun and adventure.

Register at theoceancountylibrary. org/events for this free program. For more information, visit or call any participating branch, or call 732-349-6200.

Toms River Harvest Arts Festival

TOMS RIVER – Join Toms River Fire Dept., Company #1 as they host the Toms River Harvest Arts Festival on October 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Washington Street will be filled with food trucks, merchandise & handcraft vendors, a beer & wine garden and local artists selling and displaying their works as part of a juried art show.

There will be free pumpkin painting for the kids and other kid activities. Live entertainment from local bands throughout the day. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery will be open on the street as well. Free admission and free parking in downtown during the event. Meet your Toms River Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 firefighters while they are at their BBQ Tent and beverage garden.

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!

Field Of Dreams Summertime Dream Cruise Nights

TOMS RIVER – Join this summer for Summertime Dream Cruise nights once a month as we get ready for our big car show in October!

Summertime Dream Cruise nights are free to attend and open to everyone. The park will be open for children to play, and there will be food, music, raffles, giveaways, and so much more. Located at 1505 N. Bay Avenue Toms River.

July 9, 5 to 8 p.m. (Rain date July 23)

August 13, 5 to 8 p.m. (Rain date August 27)

St Elisabeth’s Chapel By The Sea Gift Auction Is Back

TOMS RIVER – St Elisabeth’s Chapel’s Gift Auction will be held on July 25 located at The Toms River Elks Club, 600 Washington Street, Toms River. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; drawings start at 7:30 p.m. Only advance ticket purchase; cost is $15. limit 200 people. Call 732-831-4483 or 732-830-1425 for tickets. No one under 18 will be admitted.