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 Spectacular line-up of SummerFest events that will keep everyone – residents and visitors alike entertained throughout the entire Summer.  The Mayor's Summer Concert series: Country Sunday... Monday Night “Oldies”... Tribute Band Tuesday... Woodbridge Wednesday... Local Band Thursday.... Friday Jazz. Plan to shop the Farmer’s Market at Parker Press Park!!!Explore the Barron Arts Center concerts, exhibits and the annual BarronFest Art Festival!!

Visit us at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for everything Woodbridge!!!

See You Around Town
Mayor John E. McCormac

The Mayor’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Country Sunday stage at Parker Press Park at 6:00 PM on Sunday (July 8) with Amy Helm.  The Happenings take the Golden Oldies stage on Monday (July 9) and The Guthrie Brothers (Simon & Garfunkel) return for Tribute Tuesday (Tues., July 10)... both concerts LIVE on-stage at 7:30 PM on the grass field behind Woodbridge High School.  Woodbridge Wednesday hosts Charlie Crockett (July 11) at 7:30 PM on the Parker Press stage and Local Band Thursday performs on Thursday (July 12) with Brandywine Road at Tanzman Park (across from the Downtown Woodbridge Train Station) at 7:30 PM.  Friday Jazz hosts the Danny Mixon Quartet with Antoinette Montague on Friday (July 13) at Eric LeGrande Park in Avenel Station Village.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE concerts with family and friends!  The cost of admission to a Mayor’s Summer Concert is a can, or two, or three of non-perishable food for the We Feed Woodbridge Food Bank.  Check out the full Mayor Summer Concert  line-up on the Township Web Page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

Shopping the best Woodbridge Buy Local stores this Weekend???  Looking to find out what’s happening in Town???  Download the Woodbridge NOW APP for all of the best shopping deals rewards and specials!!!  The Woodbridge NOW APP Is FREE!!!  And, it’s the best source for what’s happening in Woodbridge.  Stay connected with just one touch.  Visit www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us.

The Woodbridge Farmers’ Market is OPEN every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 8:30 PM at Parker Press Park.  This season, the WB Farmers’ Market has expanded with a brand-new “Jersey Fresh” farmer and specialty food vendors. Melick’s Town Farm Market joins the WB Market offering straight-from-the-field produce, vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants and organic specialties.  Market vendors include: J.J. Bitting Brewing Company Beer & Wine Garden; Benson’s BBQ; Jaker’s Pickles; Kenny’s Empanadas; Poppy’s Kitchen; Dudes Mobile Food; Pallotta Hot Sauce Company; Rita’s Ice and Arts & Crafts vendors Two Crafty Chicks; Cloudwell Artisan Products; Lula Roe; Barron Arts Center; Woodbridge Animal Group; New York Life; the Woodbridge Community Center and the Township Recreation Department... and surprise guests and vendors!!!

Walk the Woodbridge Wild at the Oros Wildlife Preserve on Sat., July 14

Take a “Walk in the Woodbridge Wild” at the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel on Sat., July 14.  The Oros Wildlife Preserve contains ponds, wetlands, forest, fields and a butterfly garden which provide habitat for a myriad of plant and wildlife species.  Explore the Wildlife Preserve and learn about the diversity of life right here in the middle of Woodbridge Township.   Walking tour leaves from the Oros Wildlife Preserve Gazebo at 10:00 AM.  The Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve is located at Omar Avenue in Avenel.  Register by email or phone to secure a space on the tour.  Contact Eileen at: Eileen.caggiano@ywp.woodbridge.nj.us or call 732-596-4047.

DID YOU KNOW???  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 also hosts Corporate/Office outings and Birthday, Anniversary, Project Graduation, or any 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!!!