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.  Enjoy music under the stars at the Mayor's Summer Concert series.  Plan to shop the Farmer’s Market at Parker Press Park.  Explore the Barron Arts Center.  Hike the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel.  Shop the very best ‘Buy Local’ stores in the region.  Bike with the Tour d’Woodbridge.  

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 on Sunday (August 26) with Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat.  The Infernos take the stage for the final Monday Night Concert performance of the season on Monday (August 27) and The B-Street Band (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) rock  the Tribute Tuesday stage on Tuesday (August 28)... both concerts LIVE on-stage at 7:30 PM on the grass field behind Woodbridge High School.  Woodbridge Wednesday doubles-up on August 29 with The Cameos (re-scheduled Monday concert) at 7:30 PM at WHS and Kenny White-Willie Nile at 7:30 PM on the Parker Press stage. Local Band Thursday returns with Marty & The Martians on Thursday (August 30) at Tanzman Park (across from the Downtown Woodbridge Train Station) at 7:30 PM.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE concerts with family and friends. 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’s Summer concert line-up on the Township Web Page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us.

Download Our Summer Concert Survey!

The Woodbridge Farmers’ Market is OPEN every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 8:30 PM at Parker Press  Park.  The WB Farmers’ Market has expanded with a brand-new “Jersey Fresh” farmer and specialty food vendors.  Melick’s Town Farm Market offers 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 and Rita’s Ice.  Explore 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 new surprise guests and vendors every Wednesday!!!

Greenable Woodbridge leads a Walk in the Woodbridge Wild at Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel on Saturday (Aug. 25.)  Explore the Wildlife Preserve on a guided bird walk to see (and hear) birds in a variety of habitats.  The Oros Wildlife Preserve is a birding hot spot with over 160 species reported on ebird.com.  Birders of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Binoculars will be provided.  Walks in the Woodbridge Wild are sponsored by M&T Bank and Bayshore Recycling.  The walk & explore tour starts at 8:00 AM (rain date Sun., Aug. 26) from the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve located at Omar Avenue in Avenel.  Register by email or phone to secure a space:   Eileen.caggiano@ywp.woodbridge.nj.us or call 732-596-4047.

Registration for English classes with LiteracyNJ will held in all WPL locations:
Fords Branch Library: Aug., 30, 2018 @ 10:30 AM – Noon
Henry Inman Branch Library:  Sept., 4, 2018 @ 5:00 -7:30 PM 
WPL Main Library:  Sep., 5, 2018 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Iselin Branch Library:  Sept., 6, 2018 @ 10:30 AM - Noon 
Visit the Library on the web at woodbridgelibrary.org or call LiteracyNJ directly for more information at 732-906-5456 
Libraries will be closed Sept. 1-3 for Labor Day Weekend. Please visit the digital public library at: woodbridgelibrary.org/wpdl for  library services, available 24/7
For regular updates on library news and services by e-mail, text WPLNEWS to 22828

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.

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!!!