Friends of the TR Library host summer bus trip

The Friends of the Toms River Library will be hosting a deluxe motor coach day tour to the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center followed by a luncheon at the Tomasello Winery on Thursday, July 26, 2018. This is the perfect way to visit these two iconic New Jersey locations.

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as Wheaton Village) is located in Millville, one of the country’s oldest glass manufacturing centers, and is the site of The Museum of American Glass (attendees will have a guided tour of the museum and a narrated glass blowing demonstration). In addition to the museum, Wheaton Arts houses craft studios where visitors have the opportunity to view artisans at work. Original art works and crafts are available for sale in the Center’s gift shop (the tour schedule includes time for shopping). Wheaton Arts also hosts special exhibits and events throughout the year. At the time of this bus trip, the Center will be featuring “20 Years of Excellence: Celebrating the Festival of Fine Craft Artists”.

Following the visit to Wheaton, the bus will travel to the famed Tomasello Winery in Hammonton for a lovely sit down, three course luncheon (choice of chicken marsala or almond encrusted in-season whitefish). Luncheon includes salad, glass of wine, dessert and coffee or tea. Wine sampling is available prior to the luncheon. The Tomasello family runs a nationally renowned winery that has been in continuous operation since Prohibition was lifted and is now being managed by the third generation of Tomasello vintners.

The motor coach will leave the parking area at the Ocean County Parking Garage (Hooper and Madison Avenues, Toms River) promptly at 8:45 a.m. and will return approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $89.00 per person, and includes bus, admission to Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, luncheon at Tomasello, taxes and gratuities.

Make your reservation for this wonderful summer event today. Send your check for $89.00 per person, made out to FRIENDS OF THE TOMS RIVER LIBRARY and mail to: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY – BUS TRIP, C/O OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY, 101 Washington St., Toms River, N.J. 08753. Checks MUST be received by 6/19/18 to reserve a seat! Reservations should include name, address, telephone number and e-mail address for each person attending, and the choice of luncheon—chicken or fish. For more information, please contact: Pat at 732-286-7611, Karen at 732-864-0286 or Carol at 732-255-5434.

The Friends of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library (101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753) is a non-profit 501(c)3 entity that raises funds to support library programs and events. All proceeds from fund raising directly benefits the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The Friends thank you for your support and hope you will join us for this event.