Spring is Here - Time to Get Your Home - and Yourself - In Shape

Spring kind of came on fast this year....after a mild Winter, we now need to switch gears into an early Spring. I don't know about you, but the seasonal change-over this time of year is really tough. There seems to be lots of things that need attention and not enough time to deal with them. The yard, the deck, the house...all seem to have some degree of Winter damage. My waistline, too!

In order to help you get these tasks done, Toms River Online has put together a "Springtime Resources" page. The page has a list of many the directories of local businesses that will do work around your house and property, so that you can get make your Spring cleaning and fixing get done faster and easier.

Oh...and for that Winter "spare tire" around your middle...I recommend checking out the directory of "Gyms and Fitness Clubs"...you'll be happy if you get a handle on this now, since after spring.... comes summer days at the beach. Make sure you're in good enough shape to put your swimsuit on.

Over the Bridge - Fun Events Soon in Seaside Heights

Spring in Seaside Heights brings some fun events...

Here's a quick overview:

Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday March 12, 2016, 12:00pm, On the Boulevard, Seaside Heights. This is a fun-filled Irish parade with bands, bagpipers, floats, and marchers, and a street celebration where everyone is Irish! Local bars and restaurants will be open (green beer!).

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Palm Sunday Egg Hunt - March 20, 2015, Start time 1:00 pm Search for Easter eggs on the beach in Seaside Heights! Girls and boys up to ten years of age can participate in the Palm Sunday Egg Hunt. Follow the signs to the “Age Groups” to uncover the hidden eggs…up to 15,000 eggs! You will earn prizes, like FREE ride tickets, skeeball games and food and it’s all FREE and open to kids up to age ten. There will also be a challenger area for kids with special needs.

Age groups report to:

0-2 > Hancock Avenue 3-4 > Blaine Avenue 5-6 > Sumner Avenue 7-8 > Hamilton Avenue 9-10 > Lincoln Avenue

Special Needs – Kearney Avenue

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Annual Easter Promenade - March 27, 2016, Starting time: 10:00AM

This is the time to show off your Easter finery! Registration for the event begins at 10AM on the Boardwalk and Webster Avenue. Flowers (Carnations) will be passed out on the Boardwalk and Webster Avenue by Seaside Heights Mayor and Council (while supplies last). Prizes and Contests for the best dressed! Family entertainment will happen after the best dressed contest.

Coming Up: Valentine's Day -- and the Polar Bear Plunge

This post-holiday time is tough...all of the excitement has died down, and we're left with...winter. For most of us (skiers aside), it is a long wait until spring. Fortunately, we do have a couple of interesting things coming up this month.

First of all, Valentine's day (Feb. 14th) falls on a Sunday this year, so there's lots of opportunity to do something fun with your special person. Note that if you're going to need a florist, jeweler, or a good restaurant for the occasion, Toms River Online has business directories for each. You can start on our main Business page.

Once the glow of Valentine's Day fades, we have the Polar Bear Plunge happening on February 20st in Seaside Heights. This wild and crazy event benefits the Special Olympics. More than 5,000 typically attend, and the crowd seems to get bigger every year.

In case you are ready to jump in the water...here are some important dates for you to know: February 16th- All teams must be registered by midnight. February 16th- Online Registration Closes. All team members must be registered with their team by midnight. Team members will not be able to register with their team the day of the event. February 20th- On-Site Registration will be $125 the day of the Plunge. Registration begins at 9am with the Plunge scheduled for 1pm.

Have a great rest-of-February...spring is right around the corner (sort of)...