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13 Please refer to page 12; Map N6 water which emanates from a multitude of under- ground springs. Paths, shady nooks, and rock gardens extend through the weeping willow lined shores of the lake and provide a peaceful spot for a quiet evening walk. Shoppers also have a reason to enjoy Spring Lake. The town is noted for more than sixty fine shops and boutiques. A variety of gourmet restaurants are here to tempt your appe- tite. Everything from home-cooked meal in a quiet atmosphere to continental cuisine in elegant sur- roundings is available. Entertainment may include a band concert at the Gazebo, or an evening of theatre at the Community House. Of course, golf, tennis, fishing, bicycling, water skiing, boating, horseback riding, and even thoroughbred racing and trotters are available nearby. Lodging for your ideal family vacation (or just a quick getaway) is available from more than two dozen wonderful bed & breakfast inns and hotels. Summer 2015 Events: 6-4: Historical Society House Tour; 6-20: Art in the Park (Divine Park) - sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists; 6-24: Garden Tour, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 7-4: Summer Art Walk; 7-23 - 7-25 and 7-30 – 8-1: Shakespeare in the Park (Divine Park); 8-15 - 8-16: Summer Sidewalk Sales; 8-29: End of Summer Celebration & Sale/Art Walk; 10-10: Columbus Day Italian Festival & Art Walk; 10-17: A Taste of Spring Lake Kitchen Tour. Continued on page 14 TOMS RIVER Toms River - Ocean County Chamber of Commerce 1415 Hooper Avenue, Suite 301 Toms River, (732) 349-0220 www.oc-chamber.com Visit historic downtown Toms River for its unique stores, shops, antique stores, art galleries, and restaurants or stop by the many shops and accommodations along Route 37. Take a cruise on a paddlewheel boat or shop across town at a large ninety-six store indoor mall. Toms River, the county seat, boasts a vast library system, excel- lent medical facilities, various places of worship, and outstanding educational institutions. Money Magazine called Toms River the "3rd Best Place to Live in the Nation"; Readers' Digest called it the "23rd Best Place in the Country to Raise a Family"; and Fortune Magazine called it "One of the Five Best Places to Retire." Just minutes from white sandy beaches and attractions at the Seaside boardwalk and only forty-five minutes to Six Flags. Upcoming Events: 5-30: Townwide Garage Sales 6-20: Deborah Flea Market/Craft Show 7-7, 8-4, 9-1, 10-4: Classic Car Cruises 8-13 - 8-15: Townwide Sidewalk Sales 9-19: Annual Festival Of The Sea 10-17: Rhythm & ChowderFest • Fabulous Shopping & Antiquing • Over 50 Restaurants • Great Accommodations • Mile-Long White Sand Beach • Landmark Boardwalk & Rides • Party & Charter Boat Fishing The Jersey Shore's Premier Family Vacation Rort Has It All! Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce 517A Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (732) 899-2424 or 1-888-772-3862 www.pointchamber.com Contact us for a complimentary Point Pleasant Beach Guidebook or visit us online!