PHOTO WEEK OF THE SHOWCASING

from 2023-07-22 - The Toms River Times

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

Cats And Kittens Available For Adoption

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 908-9102522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue.

Ice Worlds At Robert J. Novins Planetarium

TOMS RIVER – The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of scientific inquiry for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we’ll examine the ecosystems that exist and thrive there and learn how their survival is connected with our own.

Beyond Earth, we’ll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our

Solar System.

Winner of five Telly Awards. Narrrated by Academy Award nominated actress, Emily Watson. Produced in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with the support of the National Science Foundation. Ice Worlds at Robert J. Novins Planetarium will be shown on August 5 and 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at ocean.edu/ planetarium.

Silverton Volunteer Fire Company Annual Poker Run

TOMS RIVER – The Silverton Volunteer Fire Company Annual Poker Run will be on October 7 at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. The day begins with an 80 to 100-mile

Motorcycle/Classic car Poker Run and ends at the Annual Fall Festival. Cost is $25 per entry; $10 for an additional passenger; $20 per Classic Car or Hot Rod. Prizes will be awarded for the three best poker hands.

“In-Seine” Fridays

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering “In-seine” Fridays for all ages at Cattus Island County Park, located at 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, on Fridays until August 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Take a one-mile nature walk to Cattus Island’s beach, where a naturalist will explain the fine art of seining. You will see a seining demonstration and get a close-up view of native bay species.

No registration is required to attend this free program. Be aware that it is weather-dependent. For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.