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Downtown Toms River Offers A Season Full Of Tempting Food Events

Toms River, NJ… Foodies will find lots of reasons to visit Historic Downtown Toms River this year. The Downtown offers visitors to the Jersey Shore a multitude of exciting family festivals, a weekly Jersey Fresh farmers market featuring new monthly special events Read more.


Joseph’s Florist Goes “Greener” To Help Children’s Charity

Jersey City, NJ… Joseph’s Florist, located at 3662 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, has announced they will be accepting used cell phones and printer cartridges for recycling. The phones and cartridges will be recycled and the proceeds donated to Sylvia’s Children, a 501(c)3 organization that supports children at a primary school in Uganda.Read more.


Season Still Going Strong For Downtown Toms River Farmers Market

TOMS RIVER, NJ… Fall may be creeping into the air, but there’s still plenty of time to visit the Downtown Toms River Farmers Market on Wednesdays. The market, which is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine, will continue operation through October 28th in Huddy Park, located at the intersection of Main and Water streets in Toms River.Read more.


Winning Flavors Announced In 7th Annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival

TOMS RIVER, NJ… On Saturday, July 18 thousands of people sampled some of the best ice cream in the state and crowned new winners at the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival in Downtown Toms River. The weather turned out to be perfect and festival attendees enjoyed the fun atmosphere in addition to selecting the top three ice cream entrants from around the state in the People’s Choice category. A Special Judges panel sampled and voted on the best vanilla entry.Read more.


Cast Your Vote At The 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival

Toms River, NJ …There’s no better time of year than summer to enjoy the sweet creaminess of ice cream and there’s no better place to indulge your taste buds than at the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 18. Read more.


New Hours, Jersey Produce and More for Downtown Toms River Farmers Market Opening

Toms River, NJ..... …“Jersey Fresh” returns to the Jersey Shore!  The Downtown Toms River weekly Farmers Market kicks off their season on Wednesday, June 10th with new hours - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The new hours were designed to make it easier for the local workforce to visit the market on their lunch hour Read more.


Classic Sights And Sounds Highlight Cruisin Downtown

Toms River, NJ …Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of classic cars, motorcycles and the music of Four Man Trio at Cruisin’ Downtown on Wednesday, July 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Read more.


School Children Turn Character Lessons Into Action

Holmdel, NJ… Holmdel Village School students have spent this year learning about character traits using shoes as a visual reminder of this year’s theme, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” The hallway walls at the school are covered with colorful shoes bearing the students’ names Read more.


Downtown Toms River Arts & Music Festival

Toms River, NJ … The Arts and Music scene in Ocean County will be center stage Saturday, May 16 as Downtown Toms River presents its premier Arts & Music Festival. The multi-venue and multi-art event will run from noon to 9:00 p.m. and feature a juried art show, free live musical entertainment, dance exhibitions and more.What in the past had been Downtown Toms River’s Read more.


20th Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-off Offers Huge Prize; Celebrity Judges and More Toms River

Toms River, NJ… Downtown Toms River, home to Ocean County’s government seat and located minutes from the beautiful Jersey Shore beaches, will host the 20th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-off on Saturday, May 30th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m, rain or shine Read more.


New Children’s Coloring Contest Added to 20th Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-off

Toms River, NJ… Organizers of the 20th Annual New Jersey State Chili & Salsa Cook-off are pleased to announce a new children’s coloring contest in conjunction with the festival. In keeping with the theme of the festival, the contest entry form features a large chile pepper for contestants to decorate. Winners will receive recognition on the Downtown Toms River website, be introduced on stage at the festival and receive an art kit and $25 gift certificate for Erickson’s Framing and Art Supplies. Read more.


MDA “Visions of Hope” Event To Honor Colts Neck Orthodontist; Holmdel Philanthropist

Tinton Falls, NJ… The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is proud to announce the 2nd annual Visions of Hope event, an extraordinary evening of food, art and fashion, which will take place on Monday, June 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the beautiful Addison Park catering hall, Keyport, NJ. Tickets for the event are $50 each. This year’s honorees are Dr. John M. Young, Jr., DDS and Sylvia Allen.  Read more.


Local High School Students Win Essay Contest

FREEHOLD, NJ… The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold is pleased to announce the winners of their annual essay contest. The theme for this year’s contest was “The Power of Youth”. The winning essays focused on what defines youth and the power and opportunity that it affords. First Place was awarded to Johnine Licht, St. John Vianney High School; Second Place to Aylssa Rorke and Third Place to Julia Pugachevsky, both at Colts Neck High School. Read more.


The Studio Photographers Again Named to "BEST OF WEDDINGS" List

Freehold, NJ… The Studio Photographers (www.thestudiophotographers.com), with locations in Freehold, Millburn, and Staten Island, New York, is proud to announce for a second year in a row it has been rated by area brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 PickRead more.


Downtown Toms River Offers A Season Full Of Tempting Food Events

Toms River, NJ… Downtown Toms River, home to Ocean County’s government seat and located minutes from the beautiful Jersey Shore beaches, offers visitors a multitude of events to enjoy the best of Jersey food, starting in May with the 20th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-off. Read more.


New Consignment Shop Opening in Long Branch's West End

Long Branch, NJ… There’s a new store opening in Long Branch that will not only save you money, it will help you make some too. The grand opening of Back On The Racks consignment shop, at 144 Brighton Ave, Long Branch is set for the first week of March. The store will offer trendy and classic clothing and accessories for teens and women sizes 0 – 28. Read more.


Monmouth County Based Repertory Company Being Filmed for NJN Television Special

Holmdel, NJ… Pacific Encore Performances, an internationally acclaimed musical repertory company based in New York and Monmouth County New Jersey, is thrilled to announce a premiere television special being filmed for summer viewing on NJN Network. The special will also be offered for viewership on other PBS stations. Read more.


Registration Open for Annual Kylie Pinheiro Memorial Hot Shot Basketball Tournament

Freehold, NJ… The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will be sponsoring its annual Kylie Pinheiro Memorial Hot Shot Basketball Tournament, Sunday, March 8 at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 East Freehold Road. Read more.


NYRA Rolls Out Innovative New Mobile Video Solutions

Atlantic Highlands, NJ – When the New York Racing Association (NYRA) looked to upgrade and re-brand its on-air racing and simulcast presentation, it turned to Shamrock Communications.  Read more.


Barter Takes Center Stage at Annual Holiday Show

Jackson, NJ… Barter Depot, – New Jersey’s largest bartering organization, will host their 13th Annual Holiday Trade Show on Sunday, November 16th from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Raritan Expo Center, Edison.  Read more.


Healthcare Provider and Holmdel Charity Team Up to Raise Funds For Children

Holmdel, NJ… Sylvia’s Children, a 501(c)3 that supports children orphaned by AIDS in Uganda, is pleased to announce a new partnership with ExpressCare Walk-in Medical Offices conveniently located inside your Shoprite store. Read more.


Flu Vaccination Clinics Available to Help Parents Fulfill New Requirement

Shrewsbury, NJ – To help protect children, caregivers and the general population from the spread of flu, New Jersey now requires children  Read more.


World Orphan Week Final

HOLMDEL, N. J – Do you know how many orphans currently exist in the world? 133 million children have lost one or both of their parents  Read more.


Gift Auction Release

Freehold, NJ – The Freehold Sunrise Optimist Club will hold their 6th annual Gift Auction on November 21, 2008 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. The annual event  Read more.


2008 Trip Story For HH  Sylvia's Children trip to Uganda in July a success!

HOLMDEL, N. J. – Allen Consulting and Sylvia's Children founder, Sylvia Allen, will need to nail in yet another shelf onto her wall. She has just been honored with SCAN’s (Senior Citizens Activities Network) annual "Senior of Distinction" award for 2008. Read more.


Exceptional New Jersey Business Leader Sylvia Allen Honored With 2008 "Senior Of Distinction" Award

HOLMDEL, N. J. – Allen Consulting and Sylvia's Children founder, Sylvia Allen, She has just been honored with SCAN’s (Senior Citizens Activities Network) annual "Senior of Distinction" award for 2008. Read more.


SA Joins IFEA Sponsorship Guru Sylvia Allen Joins IFEA Team as Director of Partnership Marketing

Holmdel, NJ… the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the premiere associations supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide, CFEE Read more.


Atlantic Highlands – the Jewel of the Bayshore

Atlantic Highlands – the Jewel of the Bayshore  Read more.


GolfOpenrelease_July08 Freehold Sunrise Optimist Club Holds 24th Annual "Friend of Youth"

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will host the 24th Annual Optimist Friend of Youth Open, Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. Read more.


NEW JERSEY ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 5th YEAR OF HELPING AFRICAN ORPHANS

HOLMDEL, N. J. -- For the fifth year in a row, Sylvia Allen, President and founder of Sylvia’s Children, will return to the African village of Masaka, Uganda and the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School.  Read more.


Monmouth County Man Appointed As New Regional Loan Officer

ISB MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, a subsidiary of Investors Savings Bank, announces the appointment of Chuck Lero as Senior Loan Officer.  Read more.


The Studio Photographers Named to List in THE KNOT "BEST OF WEDDINGS" Magazine

The Studio Photographers, with locations in Freehold, Millburn and Staten Island, have been named to The Knot's "Best of Weddings" list by brides in the New York/New Jersey area.  Read more.


Cruisin Downtown Toms River Season Continues with RB Express

Cruisin' Downtown Toms River continues its summer series on June 11th, from 6 - 9 pm. The event will feature New Jersey's own RB Express, harmonizing on hits from the 40's through the 70's. Read more.


New Concert Series Comes To Downtown Toms River

Downtown Toms River will host a brand new Concerts In The Park series starting June 28th, 2008.  Read more.


Cool, Creamy Treats Compete in 6th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival

Downtown Toms River hosts 6th annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival on July 19, 2008.  Read more.


Cruisin’ Downtown Roars into Toms River for 2008 Season Kick Off

Cruisin’ Downtown Roars into Toms River for 2008 Season Kick Off Read more.


19th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Heat Up Toms River

19th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Heat Up Toms River Read more.


Attitude, Style, Confidence…If You Have It…Wear it!

Attitude, Style, Confidence…If You Have It…Wear it! Read more.


Calling All Grandmothers

Sylvia’s Children.org Announces Search for Grandmother of the Year. Read more.


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