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!
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. 
We would like to give a big shout-out and THANK YOU to Mathis House at 600 Main, a B&B and Victorian Tea Room as they have welcomed us and are now our new home for our weekly lunch.
This hidden gem in Downtown Toms River is a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room, where you will find elegant accommodations for an overnight stay and an afternoon tea experience. The food is fantastic as well as the service - when looking for a place to go we highly recommend Mathis House!
If you are interested in joining us for a lunch meeting email centraloceanrotary@gmail.com
A couple of months ago we shared that our member Christine Girtain was named Ocean County Teacher of the Year. Now, we are beyond excited to share that she was just named New Jersey Teacher of the Year!!!!!
Well deserved Christine, CONGRATULATIONS!
Last week, Christie from East Coast Escape Room talked to us about their escape room. If you have never been to an escape room and you like puzzles you have to try them!
How does it work? It's a fun, real-life adventure game using clues, keys, codes, and hands-on tasks! You and your team will assemble inside a themed room and have 60 minutes to complete the objective. Book your next adventure on their website: https://www.eastcoastescaperoom.com/
Last Friday some of our members attended the 5th Annual Dream to Build Gala hosted by Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.
This is such a great and fun event as they celebrate their successes and raise money to support their projects. Thank you Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and the volunteers that help those in need by repairing, building homes, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
We were happy to have Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River NJ visit us again for a nice lunch at Capones Gourmet Pizza and Pasta House. They updated us on some events they have coming up like their Used Book Pop-Up Sale on October 15: https://fb.me/e/1LBzQdIlt
For those that don't know Friends of the Ocean County Library is a non-profit organization that works to support our public library. They are volunteers who design and manage fundraising activities in support of the library and offer programs and events for the community to enjoy. To learn more follow them on Facebook!
On Tuesday Lauren Gandulla joined us for lunch to talk about The Arc, Ocean County Chapter. The Arc, Ocean County Chapter offers a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. They currently provide services to 1,000 people in Ocean County, NJ!
We are also very happy to be an 18th Hole Sponsor for their upcoming Mini Golf Tournament. To be part of this event visit: https://www.arcocean.org/get-involved/events/mini-golf.html
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Rocking Rotary Concert
Huddy Park, Toms riverJun 24, 2023
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Central Ocean Rotary
Toms River, NJ 08753
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