FBLA Finalists Compete In Atlanta

TOMS RIVER – Students from High School North and High School East proudly represented Toms River Regional Schools at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Atlanta June 26 through July 1.

This conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA experience, as the best and brightest members of FBLA compete in leadership events and learn new ideas about shaping their career future while attending professional workshops, networking, and participating in competitive events. With more than 14,000 attendees in total, the conference was an invaluable experience for district students.

“Students were a pleasure to work with, and it was enjoyable to see them interacting with other students from across the country,” said FBLA advisor Jamie Tesoro. “They had a wonderful time visiting Atlanta, and I want to thank Superintendent Citta for making this trip possible.”

The History Of Cranberries In Ocean County

BERKELEY – In three weeks, Double Trouble State Park village historian will be discussing the history of cranberries in Ocean County and Double Trouble village for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County. Hear how the county went from being the number one grower of cran- berries 150 years ago to having no significant commercial cranberry industry today. Event takes place on August 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River. Register at go.rutgers.edu/Cranberries. For questions, call 732-505-3671.

St. Stephen’s Annual Dignified Junque Flea Market

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Annual Dignified Junque Flea Market is coming on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come and join to buy housewares, clothes, books and more, baked goods, toys, fur- niture, mechanical and electric, frames, toys, boutique and more. Come and see! Call the church office from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for more details.

Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair

TOMS RIVER – Save the date! November 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary located at 2025 Church

Road will be hosting their Annual Holiday Fair. Vendor space still available if interested contact Laurinda at 732-272-7552

Free Senior Transportation

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township is offering free transpiration for seniors to local stores, doctor’s appointments, to the Toms River Senior Center for activates and outreach. This service is avaible to Toms River Township residents only. To schedule a ride, call 732-341-1000