Let’s get together and enjoy great music, food, beer garden by Battle River Brewery, and vendors all for a great cause!
SPONSORSHIPS AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Last week, we had the honor to celebrate some Moms at the Oaks Senior Living Facility in Toms River. We threw them a tea party, brought sandwiches, desserts, and what a treat it was... We played some bingo and The Silverton Community Dance Club demonstrated some dances for us all!
Hope your Mother's Day is just as wonderful.... Happy Mother's Day! 
PS: Thank you to all our members who planned this wonderful event, as well as all the members that helped during the luncheon.
Last week Caroline Germond from Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters came to talk to us about the "Female Spies of the Revolution". Throughout the Revolutionary War, there are stories of heroism; those who sacrificed to save others, those who put their lives on the line to warn of impending danger. The vast majority of these stories involve men, but there are countless extraordinary women who risked and sacrificed just as much as men. While women were not allowed to serve in the military, they found clever ways to spy and help the war effort. From clothesline strategies to "button" codes these women were successful and better at hiding than their male counterparts.
To read some of these amazing stories visit: https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/revolutionary-spies
Jeff Wilhelm came to talk to us about the nonprofit organization A Better Life Guatemala. More than 9 million people (more than half the country) live in poverty in Guatemala and lack basic services and this nonprofit supports families in need. Their goal is to provide better health, sleep, education, and opportunities for individuals and families to improve their circumstances. Happiness can be as simple as drinking a glass of clean water when we are thirsty, having a bed to sleep in after a long day, and having fresh food available. We were happy to donate to this cause after listening to Jeff. Keep doing great work!
Last week Tara and Jolene came to talk to us about The Oaks Senior Apartments in Toms River. These apartments provide affordable housing for Seniors 62+. The Oaks staff also tries to provide events and activities for these Seniors to occupy some of their time. If you would like more information about The Oaks at Toms River call 732.244.0991
Stay tuned because in May we are working on something special for these Seniors! 
Some of our members helping sort seedlings at the Forest Resource Center in Jackson. Helping the planet one seedling at a time 
It was a pleasure getting a K-9 demonstration from the Toms River Police Department. We learned a lot about the training these dogs through to keep our community safe and as you can see they are not only cute but very smart!
We were also very excited to present them with a check from our "Dine and Donate" event in December. Thank you to those who donated and supported us.
Thank you Captain Michael Cocco from the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company and Chief Instructor for the Toms River Fire Training Center for talking to us about the importance of knowing how to administer CPR. For those interested, the Toms River Fire Department is hosting CPR Training for the public at the Fire Training Center located at 1780 Church Rd in Toms River.
They will have two training sessions per day, on Saturday, February 25th, and Saturday, March 4. The student cost is $40 per person. To register visit: https://tomsriverfire.org/academy-signup/ or call 732.341.4441.
Join us for a fun night helping local organizations as well as the non-profit Science Research for All. Tickets are only $20 per person, attendees are welcome to bring their own food & refreshments however, no open alcohol is permitted. We will have a 50/50 raffle on the day of the event as well.
This year's auction will be held on:
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
at 5:30 PM
at Toms River High School East (Cafetorium)
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
at 5:30 PM
at Toms River High School East (Cafetorium)
Our auction sells out fast. Don’t miss out and buy your $20 ticket today!
*No refunds. All proceeds of our Gift Auction go to local charities in addition to Science Research for All, LLC.*
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Our Rotary Elves outdid themselves again! On a cold winter night this week, some of our members met to do our annual Christmas lighting of Ocean's Harbor House. 
If you drive by take a look at the fantastic job they did! 
This Tuesday we had our annual Holiday Party at the Grenville Hotel & Restaurant. Although we are missing many faces, it was nice to see and talk with those who were able to attend.
Cheers to an amazing year of accomplishments and to a new year to achieve even more.
Come out and eat at TGI Fridays in Toms River on December 1st and help us raise money for the Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit to get them bulletproof/stab-resistant vests and anything else they may need.
All you have to do is present the flyer (printed or via phone) when you are ready to pay and 20% of your check will go to this great cause!
If you can't stop by TGI Fridays on December 1st you can still donate online to our fundraiser for the Toms River Police Department K9 Unit by clicking here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/3LHLWJW523CYG7PTKKCUSM7K
Doesn't get easier than that. Let's do this Toms River!!!
We are collecting non-perishable can food donations for Plentiful Plates of Ocean County NJ. For a list of items needed click on the event below.
Plentiful Plates is an organization of Chefs and food handlers that volunteer their time and skills to supply food to those suffering from food insecurities.
The Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk Contest is back! Meet our Moon Time Tea Scarecrow (#4) - Ballots can be found at local stores with a scarecrow poster on the window. After voting for #4 
drop it off in the ballot box located in the lobby of Downtown Shops at 53 Main or at the Ocean County Library. Scarecrows will be on display along Washington Street until the 31st... VOTE NOW!
drop it off in the ballot box located in the lobby of Downtown Shops at 53 Main or at the Ocean County Library. Scarecrows will be on display along Washington Street until the 31st... VOTE NOW!
Before we give thanks this year, help us raise money for those in need by getting a 50/50 raffle ticket!
To get your tickets simply ask one of our members or message us.Tickets are only $20 each or a book of 5 for $100.
- 1st Place gets 35% of the pot
- 2nd Place gets 15%
- 3rd Place gets 5%
The drawing will take place on November 22 at 12:45 pm. Winners will be contacted directly.
If interested email centraloceanrotary@gmail.com - we accept Venmo.
All proceeds go to local charities in our community. 
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Huddy Park, Toms riverJun 24, 2023
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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