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Cats And Kittens Available For Adoption

TOMS RIVER OFFICE 244 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 • (732) 505-1212

BERKELEY AREA (800) 556-7432

MANCHESTER AREA (732) 408-9455

BRICK AREA (732) 451-0800

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and also by appointment. They recently got in two litters of kittens – five in each. Soon, they will be old enough to be adopted but a few are already spoken for. Stop by to meet them, and other cats – young and old – that are ready for forever homes.

They are located at 34 Main Street (Route 9), Suite 1B. The adoption center adheres to COVID-19 restrictions and is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908-910-2522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue.

Big Astronomy At Robert J. Novins

Planetarium

TOMS RIVER – Big Astronomy shares the story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. A planetarium show takes visitors to the extreme sites where astronomy happens in the most extreme environments and with some of the most interesting people.

Big Astronomy is a planetarium show that extends beyond the dome with web-based and hands-on resources. Explore world- class observatories, learn why Chile is an ideal environment for astronomy, and meet some of the diverse people who make discoveries possible.

Show will take place on August 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. Robert J. Novins Planetarium is located on Ocean County College campus, 1 College Drive (Building 13).

For tickets, visit novinsplanetarium.my. salesforce-sites.com/ticket.

Peer Support Groups For Veterans And Their Spouses/Partners

TOMS RIVER – Recalibrate, a peer support group for veterans, will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County.

Additionally, a peer support group for veteran spouses and partners will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Both meet at the MHANJ Building, 25 South Shore Drive, Toms River. For more information, email tfisher@MHANJ.org.