Toms River Mom

Head over to the Ocean County Mall on Saturday, February 20th for the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Rollathon! I think its $5 to become a Kidgits member – join and enjoy the perks! This one sounds so fun.

Kidgits members can learn to roll their very own Auntie Anne’s Pretzel and receive an official Pretzel Chef Hat.

Kidgits will also receive: a freshly-baked pretzel from Auntie Anne’s and a complimentary photo from Picture People!

All Kidgits can spin the prize wheel and win a special prize.

Saturday, February 20th – 12:00-1:30pm – Center Court

Kids (ages 12 and younger) get a chance to submit a cover design idea for Popular Mechanics Magazine. The cover design must be an interpretation of one of the following:

– Space Age Car
– Rocket Ship
– Train

First Prize is a $500 shopping spreee to Old Navy and a recreation of the cover drawing on the inside of a future Popular Mechanics Magazine!

Old Navy will also donate $500 to the first organization.
See store for more details and complete contest rules.

The Fur, Feathers & Fins program allows children to learn about the characteristics and habitats of fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals. At your local PETCO, lessons in science, math and geography come to life through this hands-on field trip. As students develop a respect for animals, they will also develop a greater sense of responsibility.

The FREE Fur, Feathers & Fins field trip will help children in grades Pre-K – 8 develop and enhance skills in:

Basic needs for animal care
Animal habitats and characteristics
Environmental issues and animal survival
Animal respect
Reading and science

Trained tour leaders modify the field trips to be grade appropriate. The field trips are 60-90 minutes in length and are limited to group sizes of 10-30 participants per tour – although this number varies by location.

There is a tour set up for tomorrow November 13th at 2:00, at the store on Hooper Ave in Toms River. There are a few spots left — but if you’d like to set up your own tour you can do so through their website!

Call first to make sure there is space!

Every Friday at 9:30
FREE
No registration required

The Toms River branch of the Ocean County library has a storytime for the kids up to around 4 years old.

Home Depot Kids Workshops

Build. Learn. Create

Kids workships are FREE “How to Workshops” designed for children ages 5-12. The hands on sessions are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9AM and Noon at all Home Depot Stores.

Dec 5: The are making a wagon.

Six Flags Great Adventure, the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots will work together to unite the community in the first annual Six Flags Friends Hope for the Holidays charity event. Open your heart, embrace the Holiday spirit and help bring smiles to families in need!

Hope for the Holidays runs from 5 – 7 p.m. and features exclusive rides on Kingda Ka*, boardwalk style games and meet & greet opportunities with NHL Stanley Cup winner Jim Dowd and the Lakewood Blue Claws’ official mascot – Buster. Additional festivities include local radio station broadcasts and complimentary snacks and hot beverages. Admission is free for those guests who make a donation of winter clothing, blankets or shoes in good condition, a new unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item.

Guests who do not wish to make a material donation may still enjoy the festivities by making a monetary donation of $5.

When: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:00 PM

The Ocean County Health Department has announced several injectable swine-flu vaccination clinics starting this week.

The clinics are open only to priority groups specified by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They include pregnant women, care-givers for children younger than 6 months, health care and emergency medical workers, children and young adults age 6 months through 24 years and persons age 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risks of medical complications from influenza.

The clinics will be offered at:

Central Regional High School on Forest Hills Parkway in Berkeley, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Southern Regional Middle School on Cedar Bridge Road in Stafford, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Ritacco Center at Toms River High School North on Old Freehold Road in Toms River, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24.

Also, an H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held especially for health care workers and people with special needs at the Health Department, 175 Sunset Ave., Toms River from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 16. Health care workers may walk in, but proof of employment is required. People with special needs, including pregnant women, must make an appointment.

For more information call the state H1N1 hot line at 1-866-321-9571 or the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, ext. 7502.

Saturday, October 24 from 11 am to 3 pm
ReRun at Reindancer is located at 31 Archertown Rd. New Egypt, NJ 08533.

***RAIN OR SHINE!***

Come and enjoy a tour of ReRun’s new facilities and meet Thoroughbred ex-racehorses looking for homes.

Join us for great food, children’s activities, demonstrations, auctions, vendors, and much more!

Among NJ vendors (inside indoor arena) will be local author Diana Tuorto (http://cayuse.8k.com), who will sign her three children’s novels. 50% of the day’s proceeds will benefit ReRun, Inc.

Please also check out http://www.rerun.org/HowtoHelp.html if you’d like to bring the horses housewarming gifts!

Don’t let the bad weather stop you- many activities WILL be moved inside in the event of rain. Please come out and support the horses!

See website for schedule of days events.

http://www.rerun.org/