Several hundred customers participated in the 18th Annual Vest-a-Cop held at Pizza Hut on Route 37.
Township police officers teamed up with the restaurant staff to help raise money for the township's bullet proof vest fund. The officers served as waiters for the evening, jockeying trays of hot pizza and cold drinks. They said they enjoyed the change of pace from their everyday duties as a police officer and took the hustle and bustle of the restaurant in stride.
TOMS RIVER - Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher is proud to announce Toms River's Community Response Team is one of the best in New Jersey.
"I have seen Toms River's CERT members in action by attending one of their exercise drills in August," said Mayor Kelaher of the emergency drills members performed at Toms River Fire Academy to better prepare for the September 21 state-wide drill. "Not only did they perform emergency exercise drills with great efficiency, they treated faux victims as if they were real-life citizens in dire need."
During the month of September, which is National Preparedness Month, the state office of emergency management conducted seven different training scenarios at the New Jersey State Police Academy, drawing out up to 800 state-wide CERT volunteers, who gave the best they had to offer.
And Toms River set itself apart.
TOMS RIVER - Greenbriar Woodlands, an upscale, gated community of 1250 homes in Toms River, celebrated their 21st anniversary on July 19 and 20. A committee of 14 residents orchestrated this tremendous endeavor, under the direction of Chairperson Marcia Rubin. The community residents enjoyed a sit-down meal, from appetizer to dessert, served at three seatings over two days, which was necessary to handle the nearly 1200 people who attended.
The committee worked together for nine months planning special events and raising funds to cover all the costs by selling journal ads and boosters, soliciting gift certifi- cates and prizes from local businesses and researching the growth of the community, from its inception to the present time, with articles printed in the community monthly publication, The Pine Cone Press. Also, a digital slideshow was produced from pictures submitted by the residents, 3,000 in all, and narrowed down to 700 for the finished product that runs about one hour and 10 minutes. This slideshow has been shown a number of times and will be run in the future to show past events, and many of the residents who made this community the great place it is to live today.
The Silverton Volunteer Fire Company Number 1 kicked off the fall season with a roar last weekend.
Under a sunny sky, 159 motorcycles rode through Ocean County on a 100-mile poker run to open festivities for a Fall Family Festival held at the fire company's Kettle Creek Road station.
The festival brought families together to say thank you to the men and women who serve them throughout the year.
Chairman John Addalia said Silverton station hopes to make the event an annual tradition
Pizza, Pasta, & Pastry Festival - Pet Parade - Bookfest - all took place in downtown Toms River, Sept. 
Left & Above: The Pizza Pasta & Pastry fest was well attended.
Next 4 photos, below: Pets competed in categories at the Pet Parade.
Bottom 2 photos: Book authors met the public to explain their works and to sell and sign books.
Be sure to check out the calendar for next year's festival. Fun for all and plenty of parking. Be sure to bring your appetite, you won't be disappointed.
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