ASR Students Document Trip To Costa Rica

TOMS RIVER – Back in 2017, authentic science research teacher (and future 2023 New Jersey Teacher of the Year) took a group of her ASR students to Costa Rica to conduct science projects in a unique ecosystem (and, of course, to learn the culture and have some fun). This summer, six years later, Christine Girtain and her students are back in the CR.

Joining her this time around are High School East’s Jack Chen and High School

Photo courtesy Toms River Schools

South students Siddhi and Riddhi Jariwala, Sarah Merklin, and Bisola Fasakin, whose sister Bukola embarked on the trip in 2017. Better yet, the students are documenting their travels and experiences in blog form.

Check out the 2023 Toms River Costa Rica Research blog at trcrr23.blogspot. com for updates and photos on this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for a handful of smart, passionate, and adventurous students.

3rd Annual Car & Truck Show

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Sentimental Cruisers Cars Club and Island Heights Vol. Fire Company present 3rd Annual Car & Truck Show on August 12 (rain date August 13) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wanamaker Field. Enjoy music, trophies, food trucks, ice cream trucks. Vehicle registration will open at 8 a.m. Dash plaques to the first 100 registered cars. All years, makes, and models welcome.

Donations being accepted for Island Heights Vol. Fire Company. For more information email sentimentalcruiserscc@ gmail.com or call 609-971-6351.

New Concert And Event Series Coming To Toms River

TOMS RIVER – LincStar Events will launch a new concert and event series featuring superstar tribute bands, legendary comedians, heartwarming holiday shows and more at Toms River’s Maria Ressa Auditorium. Performances will kick off April 8 at the newly remodeled theater.

The preliminary lineup includes:

• July 22: The New York Bee GeesBee Gees tribute band; Doors: 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.

• August 12: Elton John & Billy Joel

FACE 2 FACE: The Tribute Show; Doors: 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.

LincStar management, the force behind Bamboozle Festival and quality, live shows in Atlantic City, Carteret, Albany and Easton, is well versed in the Ocean County market.

“We created Toms River Fest and brought the house down at many Toms River arena shows. Now we’re bringing great, live entertainment for all ages back to Ocean County,” said LincStar Events’ Founder and CEO John D’Esposito. “These quality shows are affordable and close to home in a beautiful, state-of-the-art theater. With room for just over 1,000 guests, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.”

All shows include ample convenient, free parking. Tickets are on sale now at TomsRiverShows.com.

The Maria Ressa Auditorium is located at Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. For information on other LincStar Events shows, visit lincstarevents.com.