The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC) - the region’s newest performing arts center offering top-name theatre, stage productions and special performances – is welcoming theatre-goers with the very best entertainment venue in Central Jersey.  The APAC 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. 

Join the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce (WMCC) for Restaurant Week: The Taste of Ten Towns – serving from Nov. 11 -17, 2019.  Woodbridge Restaurant Week features 25 Township eateries offering a variety of menu options.  Pick up your Restaurant Week dining card and each time you visit a participating eatery, get your dining card stamp - when you collect 10 stamps drop-off the card at the Chamber office located at 91 Main Street (inside Floral Expressions) for entry into a drawing for a $25 gift card to one of the participating eateries.  The drawing will take place on December 9, 2019.  
 
Participating Eateries: Applebee’s, Athens Gyro, Bahama Breeze, Bar Louie, Blu Ale House, Bonefish Grill, Center Bar, Curtains, Dave & Busters, D’Orsi’s Bakery, Il Castello’s, Knot Just Bagels, Little Italy, Millers Ale House, Moby Dicks, Mama Lena’s, Mulberry Street, Panda Express, Ristorante Venezia, Roosevelt’s Deli, Sandwich Time (Avenel),   Sandwich Time (Keasbey), Strawberry’s Pub, Three in One and Want-a-Smoothie.

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

The annual Colonia “Turkey Trot” struts down Inman Avenue in Colonia on Sat., Nov. 16.  The “Trot” assembles in the Oak Ridge Heights School #21 parking lot at 11:15 AM and leaves promptly at 11:30 AM enroute to the Evergreen Center for the “Turkey Festival.”  Enjoy crafts, vendors, refreshments, live entertainment and more!!! 

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!!!

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.

School News

There are many events, programs and happenings every day that focus on our schools, students and extra-curricular activities.  The WB E-News encourages residents, parents, students and visitors to support the various school-related activities - without community sponsorship, many of the student programs, events and activities would not be able to take place.  Plan to attend.