Greetings From Woodbridge

Mayor John E. McCormac welcome Woodbridge Township Senior residents to the 11th Annual Mayor’s Senior Summit at the Woodbridge Community Center

The Woodbridge E-News is your direct link to all of the news, events, programs and happenings in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. We’ve put together a line-up of “spectacular” SummerFest events that will keep everyone – residents and visitors alike – entertained throughout the entire Summer. Stay tuned for the exciting and entertaining Mayor's Summer Concert series: Monday “Oldies.” Tribute Band Tuesday. Woodbridge Wednesday. Local Band Thursday. Second Friday Jazz and Country Sunday. Plan to shop the Summer Farmer’s Market at Parker Press Park!!! The Independence Day Fireworks extravaganza “blasts-off” on July 3 from Alvin Williams Park in Sewaren!!! Explore the Barron Arts Center concerts, exhibits, and the annual BarronFest Art Festival all Summer!!! The “Taste of Woodbridge” serves in October. And there are a host of new events and much, much more to come in 2017. Visit us at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for everything Woodbridge!!!

See You Around Town
Mayor John E. McCormac

Celebrate Senior Month with Special Events & Programs!!!

The “Mayor’s Senior Summit” engaged senior residents in an exchange of ideas in an open discussion on topics ranging from expanding and improving services, programs and facilities at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC), Evergreen Senior Center in Colonia, Sycamore Senior Center in Port Reading and other Township senior facilities, to improving communications with senior residents on emergency preparedness, weather-related alerts and consumer safety, to suggestions on improving public safety such as cracking down on speeding in residential areas, to “Quality of Life” issues such as home maintenance and repair and expanded physical fitness and wellness programs and seminars for senior residents.

Representatives from the Woodbridge Township Department of Health & Human Services, the Multi-Service Program on Aging, the Department of Recreation & Resident Services, the Woodbridge Police Department, Department of Public Works, the Evergreen Senior Center and the Sycamore Senior Center, the Woodbridge Community Center, the Woodbridge Township Public Library, The Barron Arts Center, and many Woodbridge businesses and medical care facilities participated in the 2017 “Mayor’s Senior Summit.”

Don’t forget that May is “Senior Month” in Woodbridge Township - the entire Month is jam-packed with informative, educational, recreational, and entertainment activities specially geared to Senior residents. "Senior Month” encourages Senior’s to engage in health and fitness activities, attend informative programs and seminars, participate in mind-stimulating activities such as Rummikub and Sudoku competitions, art and music classes, entertainment events, senior receptions and community engagements. Visit www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for all of the Senior Month activities and events.

Celebrate “Avenel Day” on Saturday

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Start your Saturday in Avenel with the Avenel Day Parade & Festival. The parade steps-off at Noon from the First Presbyterian Church Parking lot on Rahway Avenue and marches down Avenel Street to Tappan to Mayor Frank G. Pelzman Memorial Park for the festival. Enjoy a FREE picnic, games, music, arts and crafts, and the Avenel community spirit. Please bring a can... or two... or three of non-perishable food for donation to "We Feed Woodbridge" which supports Woodbridge Township food banks and food pantries. Visit: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for all the Avenel Day details!

Chamber of Commerce Street Fair: All Day on Saturday

The Annual Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce Street Fair is set for Sat., May 20 - on Main Street in Downtown Woodbridge. Shop from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over 120 Vendors, Crafters, Artists, Retailers, Food Vendors and Non-Profits! Admission is FREE... Join us, rain or shine!

Woodbridge Community Players Presents: An Evening with Russell Fischer

The Woodbridge Community Players (WCP) – our very own summer stock theatre group of local actors and actresses – presents a very special fundraising event: An Evening With Russell Fischer – Star of Broadway’s Jersey Boys!!! Join Russell on Sat., June 3, 2017 for an intimate evening as he sings a very special collection of his favorite music from Show Tunes to Pop/Rock & Soul. The Theatre at Woodbridge Middle School (525 Barron Ave.) 7:30 PM. Tickets: Adults: $10.00. Senior & Student: $8.00. Tickets available at: www.wcypnj.booktix.com. Proceeds benefit the Woodbridge Community Players and the upcoming July production of West Side Story. Stay tuned to the WB News or WCP Facebook at: www.facebook.com/wcyp.inc or www.WoodbridgeCommunityPlayers.org for information on West Side Story performance dates and tickets.

WCP Needs Patrons: The work of the WCP does not end with the final curtain call for “West Side Story” in July!!! What many theatre-goers may not realize is how costly a stage production can be - just the rights to a play or Broadway musical show can run more than $5,000 - add to that, costs for lighting, sound, scenery, costumes and props, and you’ll understand why the WCP needs your help to produce shows the entire community can be proud of. That’s why we’re asking Township residents to support the Woodbridge Community Players by signing on as a Patron. To support the WCP and to learn how you can be a “Patron of the WCP” go to: www.WoodbridgeCommunityPlayers.org.

Download the “Woodbridge NOW” APP for all the “Buy Local” Specials

Looking to find out what’s happening in Town??? Download the all-new “Woodbridge NOW” APP for all of the best shopping deals rewards & specials!!! The “Woodbridge NOW” APP Is FREE!!! And, it’s the best source for what’s happening in Woodbridge.

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Recycling in Woodbridge Just Got Easier!!! Download the “MyWaste” APP!!! It’s FREE & Easy!!!

The “MyWaste” APP puts trash and recycling collection schedules, special collection information, and more right at your fingertips!!! “MyWaste” is Woodbridge Township’s Recycling & Solid Waste Internet ePortal and Smartphone APP featuring the 2017 Sanitation & Recycling Calendar customized to your address. Search the ‘What Goes Here?’ database for specific recycling instructions. Plan to drop-off Household Hazardous waste at the Keasbey Recycling & Convenience Center. See when the document shredding truck is in town. Report a “Waste Problem” or send comments & suggestions through the APP. The MyWaste APP download is FREE and is available by going to: www.my-waste.mobi. Select the icon link either to the iPhone/iPad or Android APP store. Or visit the Woodbridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for more information.

ANNUAL FREE BULK WASTE COLLECTION IS NOW MORE CONVENIENT

The annual Spring Clean-Up & Bulk Waste curbside collection program is now easier and more convenient than ever - instead of the complicated curbside pick-up schedule that ran from April through June, we’re now offering every residential household a ONE-TIME PER YEAR FREE BULK WASTE PICK-UP. The revised bulk waste collection program is more convenient for resident homeowners and allows the Department of Public Works to better manage bulk waste collection. Just call the Department of Public Works Sanitation Office at: 732-738-1311 x3600 – the staff will provide the details about the ONE-TIME PER YEAR FREE BULK WASTE PICK-UP and get you on the schedule.

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WCC Summer Camp: Sign-Up Today for the Best Camp in Town!!!

Attention Parents!!! If you’re looking for that really cool Summer Camp... then look no further. The all-new WCC Summer Camp program offers more camping alternatives than any other camp in the region. Check out the exciting swim camp at the Highland Grove Swim Club & Spray Park in Fords. The Recreation Department’s Summer Camps return to Merrill Park in Colonia with expanded Specialty Sports Camps for soccer, baseball, basketball and the hugely popular Multi-Sports camp – all camps offer in-depth individualized sport coaching from swimming to skating... arts & crafts... sports & specialty camps - there’s a camp for every child and every interest. So, before time runs out, stop-by the WCC at 600 Main Street and sign-up your campers for the best - and most affordable - Summer Camp experience anywhere. The camps always fill-up quickly, so don’t miss the “early bird” special. The professional WCC Summer Camp staff is waiting for YOU!!! Visit www.njwcc.com to learn more about the WCC Summer Camp Program.

Think “Summer” with a WCC Health & Wellness Membership

It’s time to trim-up for Summer with membership at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) - Woodbridge Township’s recreation, entertainment, fitness/sport and cultural center. WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes. Check out the Family Membership or an Individual Membership. Receive a FREE WCC gift with paid membership!!!

The WCC is at the leading edge of what’s hot in the health, wellness and fitness industry – we’re going strong and getting in shape with the popular LesMills “Group Effect” exercise classes and personal training program. The WCC also offers a full aquatics program with swim lessons for all ages, a competitive swim team, roller and ice skating lessons, ice hockey, open skate sessions, weight and aerobic center, personal training & fitness programs, a full-court gymnasium, basketball court, indoor track, and so much more. Perfect your swing – baseball or softball - at the 3-cage batting center. And, after taking batting practice, tee-off at SkyLine Mini-Golf - the best and most challenging mini-golf course in Central Jersey.

The WCC hosts Corporate/Office outings and Birthday, Anniversary, Project Graduation... or a party for that special occasion!!! Your special event party comes with the full-service, in-house WCC Café and catering. Contact our Membership Services Coordinator at 732-596-4196. Visit our webpage at: www.njwcc.com. See us on Facebook. Or stop-by the WCC at 600 Main Street, Woodbridge. You’ll be glad you did!!!

SkyLine Mini Golf & Batting Cages Now Open

SkyLine Mini-Golf is Back!!!! The area’s best (and most challenging) mini-golf course is now open!!! So Make Your Tee Time today!!! And while you’re at SkyLine Mini-Golf, check-out the “Batting Cage” Center – 3 new batting cages to improve that “Home Run” swing!!! There’s so much to do and enjoy at the WCC – so many opportunities for family fun and entertainment, recreation, health, wellness and fitness, cultural activities, and more. The WCC is home to the Roller & Ice Skating Center... WCC Arena’s Café... the all-new WCC Sports Center and the Arena’s Pavilion. Come See For Yourself.

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