The Friends of the Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library will sponsor a Juried Art Show which will be on exhibit from Saturday November 1 through Monday, November 24. A Reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, November 1 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. The Reception and exhibit will be in the Event is in the Meeting Room of the Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester. The public is invited to meet and speak with the very talented artists and enjoy their works. This

The Ocean County Historical Society presents Women In New Jersey History, an event for the whole family to enjoy.

Cynthia Smith and Norvella Lightbody will delight adults and
children alike as they tell about outstanding women in education,
government, sports, and the arts from our pre-European period
to present day.

This family program will be held at Ocean County Historical
Society, 26 Hadley Ave. Toms River from 10:00 a.m. until 12 NoonAt the conclusion of the program, visitors may tour the

Holiday Decorating Contest: Around town. Home & business decorating contest. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com

Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Open to the public, free of charge. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org

Fire Co.#1, 26 Robbins St., Toms River. Noon - 8 pm. Refreshments will be served. Donation. Information: 732-349-0144 or www.downtowntomsriver.com

The Island Heights United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Avenue, will hosts its 25th annual “Christmas in Island Heights” home tour and craft shows from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Included are six unique homes in historic Island Heights and two free craft shows, one at the church, the other at the Lake Avenue firehouse. Admission to the tour is $25. Lunch is available at both craft locations for a nominal fee. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church, $5 adults, $3 children. From 1:00 to 4

The Ocean County Historic Society,26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJis proud to present an"Antique Tin Toy xhibition/Holiday Open House" December 5 & 6, 2008 (Friday & Saturday from 1 to 4 PM).
Antique toys from the private collection of Paul Hamelberg, known collector, dealer, and enthusiast from Brielle, New Jersey will be on display through January, 2009.
To open the exhibition on Friday, December 5, 2008,
Paul Hamelberg will present a program at 2 p.m. In conjunction with the opening of this exhibit

Celebrate the season with a 5k race through scenic holiday lit downtown Toms River and residential areas.For more information visit www.jinglebellsrun.com.

A Holiday Model Train Show will be presented by the Ocean County Historical Society and the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders on Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th from 10am to 4pm. The Historical Society Museum at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, will house three large operating train layouts in HO, O and G gauges. In addition, films of steam train excursions will be shown in the Research Center. The Museum, decorated for the holidays, will be open for tours. Antique mechanical to

On the boardwalk, Seaside Heights, 11 am - 5 pm. Free entertainment and prizes from local merchants. Fireworks at 5:30 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com