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Serving Central Ocean County & Toms River NJ
Central Ocean

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We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
Olive Garden
OLIVE GARDEN
1277 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
United States
Phone:
(732) 773-6293
Email:
centraloceanrotary@gmail.com
Networking & socializing begin at 12 Noon. Please check our Calendar and Facebook page for changes and special events. Visitors are always welcome! Join us for lunch!
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Back to School Drive 2026
Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is back for 2026! Help us pack the classrooms by dropping off essential school supplies between August 1st and August 22nd.
 
Drop-Off locations:
📍 A Main Antiques (Downtown Toms River)
 
What we need most:
🎒 Backpacks
🍱 Lunch Bags / Boxes
📁 Folders
🧪 Glue (Liquid and Sticks)
🍯 Play-Doh
🖍️ Crayons
🧼 Erasers
✏️ Pencils
🧰 Pencil Boxes
🖊️ Dry-Erase Markers
📓 One-Subject Notebooks / Composition Books
✂️ Student Scissors
📄 Construction Paper
 
Let's work together to make sure every student in our community starts the school year ready to succeed!
 
Questions? Feel free to drop us a comment below or email centraloceanrotary@gmail.com.
 
RYLA Students
Early in June, three of the students our club sent to RYLA came and spoke about their experiences
-Aiden Campbell from TRHS South, who will be attending Rowan
-Jack Weber from TRHS East who will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
-Joey Aldobrooks from TRHS South who will be attending Hawaii Pacific University
We wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors!
 
Breakfast for TRPD K-9 Unit
 
Help support the Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit by joining us for a morning meal at the Applebee’s at the Ocean County Mall.
 
For just $15 per person, you’ll enjoy a delicious spread including:
  • Fluffy short-stack pancakes and savory sausage
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Your choice of beverage (coffee, juice, soda, or tea)
100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting our local K-9 heroes and their essential work in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!
 
Personal Care Drive
 
PERSONAL CARE DRIVE FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES IN NEED IN OCEAN COUNTY

Ocean Partnership for Children, in collaboration with Central Ocean Rotary, is collecting the following:
✅ Shampoo & body wash
✅ Toothbrushes & toothpaste
✅ Feminine hygiene products
✅ Deodorant, lotion, Vaseline
✅ Bug spray
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Dish Soap/Laundry Detergent to benefit Each Stitch Counts
 
Drop-offs:
  • Toms River Fitness on Rt. 37
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Rt 37
  • OPC office 36 Washington St, Toms River
We thank you in advance for your donations and for helping us change tides in the lives of families in Ocean County!
 
Designer Bag Bingo
 
Please join Central Ocean Rotary for our first Designer Bag Bingo! Your $40 ticket includes 10 games, 4 boards per game, 1 door prize ticket, and an ink dabber. There will be 50/50s, door prizes, 2nd chance drawings, and more. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive an additional door prize ticket (one ticket per donation). Ticket purchases of 8 or more will receive reserved seating. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. All proceeds benefit Toms River High School students.
 
March 7, 2026
Doors open at 6PM, games start at 7PM
St. Barbara's Church, Toms River, NJ
 
A big shout out of thanks to all our donors / sponsors:  
A Blossom Shop Florist, A Main Antiques, Burger25, Touch Nails, The Grateful Dog, ServPro of Toms River, Nick The Plumber, Toms River Fitness, Coastline Pilates and Wellness, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Xina Restaurant, Teresa’s Osaka Asian Bistro, Melaleuca, Elizabeth Rastelli LLC, and Insectropolis
 
 
 
Gifts for Ocean's Harbor House
This holiday season, our club was proud to partner with the Rotary of Toms River to collect wish-list items for the young adults of Ocean's Harbor House. Thanks to the generosity and teamwork of our members, we were able to help bring comfort, care, and a little extra magic to those who need it most.
Service above self shines especially bright during the holidays, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make this effort so meaningful.
From all of us, Happy Holidays to our Rotary family and the community we are honored to serve. 🎄💙
📸: Members Jill Rand and George Hanna dropping off gifts.
Holiday Cheer 50/50 Raffle
Hosted by the Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River
Spread some cheer this season and support a great cause! Our annual Holiday Cheer 50/50 Raffle is officially underway, with proceeds benefiting our Scholarship Fund and local non-profit organizations that support families and youth in our community.
✨ Three Chances to Win!
• 1st Prize: 35% of the total pot
• 2nd Prize: 10% of the total pot
• 3rd Prize: 5% of the total pot
🎁 Drawing Date: December 16
(No need to be present to win!)
🎟️ Tickets: $20 each
 
We invite you to take part and help make a positive impact right here in Toms River.
Let’s spread a little joy together this season! 🌟
 
 
Back-To-School Supply Drive
📚✏️ Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is here! ✏️📚
Let's come together to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed this school year.
Donation Details:
🗓️ Deadline: Drop off donation by August 29
📍 Drop-off Location: Toms River Fitness & Aquatic Center
Items Needed:
- Backpacks
- Folders
- Glue sticks
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Pencils
-Pencil boxes
- Dry-erase markers
- One-subject notebook/composition
- Books
- Student scissors
- Construction Paper
Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact.
Whether it's a pack of pencils or a new backpack, your generosity will help these young learners start the school year on the right foot. Let's fill those classrooms with the supplies they need and show our community spirit!
As always, thank you for your support! 💙
 
Ocean County Health Department
Last Tuesday, we were pleased to welcome Matt Holland and Kathy Speelman from the Ocean County Health Department as our guest speakers. They shared valuable insights on healthy eating and diabetes prevention, practical tips that benefit all of us!
Thank you, Matt and Kathy, for joining us and helping us stay informed and inspired to lead healthier lives.
 
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Scholarship  & Laptop Sponsors

Funded by
The Central Ocean Rotary Foundation

Laptop Sponsors:

  • Jeff Bassett
  • Bill Kaufmann
  • Jen Lorentzen
  • George & Barbara Hanna
  • Paul Rhine Accounting
  • Staples

Scholarship Sponsors:

  • Chris and Adrian Koerner
  • Bill Kaufmann
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors!