This weekend is expected to bring very high temperatures with heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees. 
 
Senior and disabled residents, along with individuals with respiratory problems and those with medical conditions, should take precautions and obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions expected over the next several days.
 
Mayor McCormac suggested that residents look out for neighbors, senior residents and family members during periods of extreme heat.  “If you know someone who may be at risk for heat stress, take a few minutes to check on them periodically throughout the day and night.  You may be saving a life,” Mayor McCormac said. 
 
The Multi-Service Division on Aging sponsors the “Beat the Heat” fan donation program.  Each summer the Multi-Service Division on Aging reaches out to community associations, the business community, and residents seeking donations of new fans to assist senior residents or low income families without air conditioning or fans.  To be eligible to receive a free fan from the “Beat the Heat” program, applicants must be a resident of Woodbridge Township, not have any cooling device or, due to illness and/or disability, cannot leave the residence to go to a cooling center, and complete a request/eligibility form.  To apply for the “Beat the Heat” Program, or to donate a fan, contact the Multi-Service Division on Aging, at 732-726-6262. Please call for appointment. (Mon.-Fri. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
 
The following Township facilities may offer relief during regular hours of operation.  Contact the facility for hours of operation:

• Woodbridge Community Center (WCC), 600 Main Street, Woodbridge: (732-596-4170)
• Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Avenue, Colonia: (732-726-6262)
• Sycamore Senior Center, 290 Old Road, Port Reading, (732-726-7087)
• Five Branches Senior Center, 1 Brown Ave., Iselin (732-726-6277)
  
• Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza: (732-634-4450)
• Fords Branch Library, 211 Ford Avenue: (732-726-7071)
• Iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street, Iselin: (732-726-7073)
• Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza:  (732-855-0600 x5026)
• Woodbridge Town Hall, One Main Street: (732-634-4500)

• Drink plenty of water
• Wear light clothing
• Try to avoid strenuous activities
• Watch for heat illness
• Never leave people or pets in closed vehicles.

Woodbridge Wednesday hosts African singer-songwriter Daby Toure on Wednesday (July 24) at 7:30 PM on the Parker Press stage and Local Band Thursday returns with the rockin’ sounds of 9 South on Thursday (July 25) 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!  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.

ATTENTION CONCERT GOERS: 
Take the Pledge to Pass on Plastic Bags and get a FREE reusable grocery bag!!!  Recycling your plastic bags (grocery, bread, dry cleaning, etc.) is simple… and sustainable.  

The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC) - the region’s newest performing arts center designed for theatre, stage productions and special performances – has rolled-out the Red Carpet and is welcoming theatre-goers with the very best entertainment venue in Central Jersey.  The APAC, located at 150 Avenel Street, is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel (Woodbridge Township). Managed by the Woodbridge Arts Alliance (WAA), the APAC promises to energize Avenel and surrounding communities by programming exceptional, professional theatre, music, comedy, dance and more.  The APAC features seating for 200 patrons, a separate performance room and pre-function lobby area that opens to exterior space for larger gatherings and events.  APAC also features Curtains Restaurant – a stand-alone dining destination available for catered pre-performance and special events. 

NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING:  
JULY 21
ART PLUS FASHION SHOWCASE
TICKETS:  $39.50
Visit: www.avenelarts.com or call Box Office at:  732-314-0500

JULY 25-28
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM
TICKETS: $39.50
Visit: www.avenelarts.com or call Box Office at:  732-314-0500

Buy Local shopping this weekend.  Be sure to 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 –WCC members are 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 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!!!

OPEN:  Mon. - Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.  Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM                                                                                                                    

The Club at Woodbridge is now part of the Woodbridge Township Recreation Family – and we’re offering an incredible menu of health, wellness, fitness and entertainment programs, events and happenings to members and guests!!!  The Club is the perfect complement to the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) right across Main Street.  Both facilities have a pool, running track, cardio rooms, weight rooms, concession areas and child care functions. Both run summer camps for kids and personal training and other amenities. The Club has racquetball and badminton, while the WCC has a hockey rink, roller rink, mini-golf course and batting cages.   Explore all The Club has to offer at: www.theclub.org.