Photography Exhibit At e Manasquan Reservoir

HOWELL – Need a pop of color this winter? Head over to the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, for its Treasures of Nature Photography Exhibit.

Held until February 28, the exhibit features more than 80 photographs taken by park patrons that highlight the beauty of the site and its wildlife.

Arranged by season, the exhibit takes visitors through the year as they explore the Environmental Center and its interact exhibits, wildlife observation areas, and live reptile and amphibian displays. Even on the coldest days, visitors can connect to the natural world and delight in its wonders. The Environmental Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission and parking for both the Photography Exhibit and the Environmental Center are free. Held annually, the Photography Exhibit is open to photographers of all ages. Next year’s theme is “Shapes of Nature.” Categories are general and wildlife. Photographers can submit up to two photographs per season. Submissions are now being accepted for winter. Entry deadlines are as follows:

Winter - March 26

Spring - June 25

Summer - September 24

Fall - December 3

For additional information on the Photography Exhibits or how to enter, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Full Day Preschool Applications

HOWELL – The Howell Township School District has been awarded a Preschool Expansion Grant by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). This is an exciting opportunity for our families with young children and we are looking forward to the continued expansion over the coming years.

The district is excited to announce that it will be opening its application process on February 13 and will close on February 28 for families of children turning 3- or 4-years old by October 1, 2023. Limited seats will be available for the 2023-2024 school year. Highlights of the program are as follows: All preschool programs will be full day and follow regular school hours. All general education preschool students will be placed in their home school to the extent possible.

Once students are enrolled in the district’s preschool program they will retain their spot through Kindergarten. The program is tuition free for all students.

All currently enrolled students may be reassigned to classrooms based upon available space within their home schools for 2023-2024 school year. Students within the Preschool Disabled Program will be placed based upon the program identified within their IEPs.

They anticipate providing notification to families of acceptance in early March. The district looks forward to this exciting opportunity for our Howell families!

Township O ering Two Life Saving Courses

HOWELL – Get trained. Save a life. You’ll be glad you did! You could be a life-saver for your love ones!

Heartsaver CPR, AED & First Aid Training – February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Howell Township Municipal Building, open to ages 16 and older. Cost is $70. Register online to secure your spot only: howellrec.org.

Babysitting Course – March 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Howell Township Municipal Building. Open to ages 11 to 15 years old. Cost is $30. Register online to secure your spot only: howellrec.org.

For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Director of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106.

Middle School North Baseball Clinic

HOWELL – Be prepared for the baseball season with Howell PAL’s Middle School North Baseball Clinic coming in March.

Players will have the opportunity to showcase abilities both individually and in a group setting, putting in the work prior to tryout season. They will work on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, conditioning and base running. Program runs on March 13 and 14 from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. Head to howellpal.org today and check out the Spring Programs to register! franchised o ces which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.