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The Mentalist; Virtual Magic & Mind Reading With Kent Axell

When we say the Mentalist, we’re not talking about the show. A mentalist is a magician of the mind, specializing in audience connections through a conjuror form of mind reading and psychic entertainment. The mentalist will perform directly with the audience from start to finish.

The show is 100% interactive! Everyone gets involved in a fun and friendly way. Kent Axell is an NYC/ LA/ Las Vegas based Mentalist & Magician. Kent has directed the highest rated close-up magic show in NYC “A Taste of Magic”, consulted for TV show “Brain Games”, and narrated the “Maximum Entertainment” audio book through Vanishing Inc.

Thank you to Arista Care Health Services for sponsoring this event.

The Crafting Corner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Linden, NJ, March 16, 2021] Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and Department of Parks & Recreation presents ‘The Crafting Corner’ starting April 2021. ‘The Crafting Corner’ is a series of fun and functional craft projects you can make at your own home. Materials for these crafts are available in a kit that supplies almost everything you need to complete a project. You will need your own scissors, Q-tips and toothpicks. These are free programs and will be aired on Linden local channels 36 and 42.

Pre-Registration is required in order to provide class supplies to participants in advance. To register, call 908-474-8627 or register online here.

Classes Offered

Pony Bead Bracelets – Made with colorful pony beads in a variety of colors. Make all 3: single, double and triple row bracelets. For ages 5-12 on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 6:00pm – Kit Curbside Pickup on Monday and Tuesday, April 5th and 6th from 9:00am – 6:30pm.

Worded Bracelets – Worded bracelets using beads and letters to inspire you and those who read it. Words like Love, Peace, Fabulous, Happy and more. For ages 50+ on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 10:00am – Kit Curbside Pickup/Delivery on Monday, April 12th from 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Chunky Beaded Necklace – Make a Chunky Beaded Necklace with an assortment of large beads made of wood, acrylics, glass, metal and more without any tools (Earrings included and premade). For ages 13 – Adult on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm – Kit Curbside Pickup on Monday and Tuesday, April 19th and 20th from 9:00am – 6:30pm.

Beaded Necklace and Bracelet – Make a Faux Pearl, Fancy Acrylic or Gemstone beaded necklace with matching bracelet and (Pre-Made) earrings. No Jewelry tools needed. For ages 50+ on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 10:00am – Kit Curbside Pickup/Delivery on Monday, April 26th from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  

Adult and Youth Craft kits can be picked up curbside on your programs scheduled pickup date at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden. Drop-offs also available for Senior Citizen Crafts only.

Annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation proudly host this year’s annual Citywide Easter Goody Bag Grab & Go, with prizes courtesy of Phillips 66.

For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

Please click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

2021 Black History Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the four winners of the 2021 Black History Poster Contest. Amazing work!

  • Janvi Patel – 9th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Mae C. Jamison)
  • Bryan Figueroa – 10th grade (his beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
  • Anai Carpio – 11th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture of Ronald McNair)
  • Dior Weaver – 12th grade (her beautiful artwork displays a picture that represents all Black American astronauts)

Click here to see the post on Facebook!

African American Women Achievements – ZOOM Presentation

The City Of Linden Department of Parks & Recreation would like you to come and join us for an interactive Zoom presentation about the achievements of African American Women. We invite your family to come celebrate achievements made by African American Women on Thursday, February 25 at 7pm or Sunday, February 28 at 3pm. Please register online using your community pass account or by calling (908) 474-8627 / (908) 474-8600 Monday through Friday from 9am until 4pm. Please note an email address is required in order to use Zoom.  

Department of Parks & Recreation 2021 Winter Programs

The following virtual programs are a list of our 2021 Winter Programs for the community of all ages. These programs are available on our Linden local channels 36/42 and some are displayed via Zoom. All programs can be registered online via Community Pass. For additional information please call (908) 474-8627 and/or (908) 474-8600.

The Historic US Presidential Election of 1864

  • Date: Monday, February 22nd, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

Wood Heart Key/Face Mask

  • Date: Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
  • Time: 10am
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

Q & A Game Show Trivia

  • Date: Friday, February 26th, 2021
  • Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
  • Ages: 5 – 100 years of age (families and children)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Zoom

A Trip Around the World: Destination-Puerto Rico

  • Date: Saturday, February 27th 2021
  • Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Ages: 7-13 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $20       
  • Site: Zoom

Why is Our Country So Politically Divided?

  • Date: Monday, March 1st, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

Arts & Crafts

  • Dates: Wednesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2021
  • Time: March 3rd @ 6pm, March 10th & 24th @ 10am, March 17th @ 7pm
  • Ages:
    • March 3rd @ 6pm; 6-13 years of age (children)
    • March 10th and 24th @ 10am; 50-100 years of age (senior citizens)
    • March 17th @ 7pm; 18-49 years of age (adults)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

Understanding Spring Migration

  • Date: Thursday, March 4th, 2021
  • Time: 7pm – 8pm
  • Ages: 13 – 29 years of age (teens and adults)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Zoom

Signs of Spring

  • Date: Saturday, March 6th, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2pm
  • Ages: 5 – 100 years of age (families and children)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Zoom

STEM Challenges

  • Dates: Saturdays March 6th and 13th, 2021
  • Time: 9am – 12pm
  • Ages: 8 – 14 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $60.00       
  • Site: Zoom

Federal Reserve System & It’s Effect on The US Economy

  • Date: Monday, March 8th, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

A Trip Around the World: Destination-Jamaica

  • Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2021
  • Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Ages: 7 – 13 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $20     
  • Site: Zoom

The Gold Standard and the US Economy

  • Date: Monday, March 15th, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

Music Video Bingo

  • Date: Friday, March 19th, 2021
  • Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
  • Ages: 5 – 100 years of age (families and children)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Zoom

Diggin’ for Dinosaurs, Rockin’ Rocks, & Crystal Creations

  • Dates: Saturday March 20th and 27th, 2021
  • Time: 9am – 12pm
  • Ages: 6 – 10 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $60    
  • Site: Zoom

It’s More Than Please & Thank You

  • Dates: Saturday, March 20th and 27th, 2021
  • Time: 9am – 12pm
  • Ages: 7 – 13 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $45     
  • Site: Zoom

Money & Politics

  • Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

The American Debt Crisis

  • Date: Monday, March 29th, 2021
  • Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
  • Ages: 50 – 100 years of age (senior citizens)
  • Cost: FREE          
  • Site: Channels 36/42

The Artist in You

  • Dates: Monday, March 29th and Thursday, April 1st, 2021
  • Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Ages: 7 – 13 years of age (children)
  • Cost: $85
  • Site: Zoom

Fantasy FUN Crafts

  • Dates: Monday, March 29th through Thursday, April 1st, 2021
  • Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Ages: 7 – 13 (children)
  • Cost: $85      
  • Site: Zoom

Click here to view and/or download a PDF version of the press release.

Free Virtual Music Bingo Family Night!

Linden Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a free virtual music bingo family game night on Friday, January 15, 2021, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Classic bingo with songs instead of numbers. Pre-registration is required and must be done by Wednesday, January 13.

To view full program description and register online for the program, click here. First time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908 474 8600. The Parks & Recreation office is located on the second floor at 605 South Wood Avenue.