AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Toms River New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:33:24 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/toms-river-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-toms-river-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/toms-river-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-toms-river-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Harvest-Month Fest for Preschool Pilgrims and Indians — History probably has no... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-goddard-school-hosts-a-thanksgiving-pot-luck-234522 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-goddard-school-hosts-a-thanksgiving-pot-luck-234522 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 February is National children's dental health month, and local dentists want to give back to the community. On February 5th, 2010, many dentists in... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/dr-elisa-velazquez-dr-linda-insano-celebrate-childrens-dental-health-month-233810 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/dr-elisa-velazquez-dr-linda-insano-celebrate-childrens-dental-health-month-233810 Health and Fitness Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Several branches of Ocean County Library will be collecting nonperishable food during November. The food will be distributed to local food pantries... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/ocean-county-library-holding-food-drive-229766 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/ocean-county-library-holding-food-drive-229766 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Goddard School Children plan *A Perfect Gift* Toms River, NJ - Oct 29, 2009 --  Preschool children at The Goddard... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-preschool-holds-a-thanksgiving-food-drive-229328 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-preschool-holds-a-thanksgiving-food-drive-229328 Schools and Libraries Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 TOMS RIVER,NJ---Empower yourself with financial knowledge at the Financial FEST! Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, financial gurus... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/financial-fest-financial-education-and-survival-training-228948 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/financial-fest-financial-education-and-survival-training-228948 Schools and Libraries Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ocean-county-227898 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ocean-county-227898 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Westminster Jubilee Singers will fill the Air - Westminster Jubilee Singers is a multicultural, Multiracial and interdenominational choral... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/westminster-jubilee-singers-concert-225261 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/westminster-jubilee-singers-concert-225261 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Preschool has “Howling-good Halloween Happenings” ... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-goddard-school-hosts-trick-or-treat-extravaganza-224528 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/route-70-goddard-school-hosts-trick-or-treat-extravaganza-224528 Schools and Libraries Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A "Child Safety Day" is scheduled at The Goddard School, located at 255 Route 70, ... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/child-safety-day-scheduled-for-route-70-goddard-school-223517 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/child-safety-day-scheduled-for-route-70-goddard-school-223517 Schools and Libraries Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Ocean County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Ocean County, New... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/ocean-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ocean-county-221077 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/ocean-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ocean-county-221077 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Ocean County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/ocean-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ocean-county-221396 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/barnegat/news/ocean-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ocean-county-221396 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Toms River,NJ---All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday November 25. All branches will be closed on Thursday... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/thanksgiving-hours-and-closings-219290 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/thanksgiving-hours-and-closings-219290 Schools and Libraries Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Toms River, NJ - The Blaggards, an Irish garage-band from Houston that puts the Rock in Celtic Rock, will perform at the Toms River library branch,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/the-blaggards-stout-irish-rock-appearing-at-the-ocean-county-library-218515 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/the-blaggards-stout-irish-rock-appearing-at-the-ocean-county-library-218515 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Toms River, NJ - Two hundred years after Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the world is still talking about his legacy.  He is best known for... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/lincoln-s-constitution-the-gettysburg-address-and-constitutional-interpretation-216150 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/tomsriver/news/lincoln-s-constitution-the-gettysburg-address-and-constitutional-interpretation-216150 Schools and Libraries Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-toms-river-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-toms-river-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600