Our Spring Parks & Programs Guide Now Available!

Think spring! We are! Our spring issue of the Parks & Programs Guide is now available and lists all our offerings planned for March, April and May. Those on our mailing list should receive their copy in the next few days. Can’t wait? Check out our full listing of spring programs online. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on February 12.

Until then, here are some upcoming offerings to enjoy:

• Can't Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions Exhibit Opening Reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 7 at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Meet the local artists featured in this show that utilizes optical illusion. Event includes a performance by musical guest Gary Nokes. See exhibit details. Admission and parking are free.
    
• Hoppy Valentine's Day From Mr. Frog from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, February 9 at the Manasquan River Greenway Winter Run Activity Center, Farmingdale. Enjoy a live animal presentation followed by a take-home Valentine's Day craft. Open to ages 5-8, with adult. Pre-registration and fee required.
    
• Sentinels of the Heart - Four Centuries of Love Sonnets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. Celebrate the power of love during an evening of spoken word poetry featuring a diverse collection of sonnets performed by local talent. Pre-registration accepted.
    
• Practicing High Vibrations from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18 at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. Discover how to identify and use high vibrational energies during this workshop led by Grace Conte, M.A. Pre-registration and fee required.
    
• Critter Chronicles from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19 at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown. Read a story and meet a few critters from the Reptile House. We'll also enjoy a craft or game. Open to ages 5-7, with adult. Pre-registration and fee required.

  
Did you know? According to the National Endowment for the Arts, "Poetry distills empathy in a way that no other art form can approximate” and “can enhance community by offering a shared space of language and ideas."

For more information about Monmouth County parks and programs, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.  The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com.