The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Stroller Buddies program at the Ocean County Connection in the Ocean County Mall, Toms River. The program is designed for parents and children to meet others in a social and recreational atmosphere. The mall walk is about 1.5 miles every two laps. No preregistration is necessary. The program will take place Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. Details: (877) OCParks.