GREETINGS FROM WOODBRIDGE: THE BEST TOWN AROUND

The Woodbridge E-News is your direct link to all of the news, events, programs and happenings in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. As we enter the new decade, the Administration and Municipal Council will continue the business of Woodbridge. It is the community spirit of our Ten Towns that stand as the Heart-and-Soul of our Township – outstanding and dependable public services, neighbor helping neighbor, and volunteers who work behind the scenes to keep the Woodbridge Quality-of-Life the best in the state. And, just around the corner is another year of spectacular Township events! Experience top-name entertainment appearing at The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC). Plan to shop the very best Buy Local stores and merchants… and, grab a bite to eat at any of our fantastic restaurants, delis, & pizzerias!!! Explore the Barron Arts Center. Get into Wellness and work-out at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) & The Club at Woodbridge. And, there is much, much more to come!!!

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

See You Around Town…
Mayor John E. McCormac

MAYOR JOHN E. McCORMAC SWORN-IN FOR FOURTH TERM

U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. administers the “Oath-of-Office” to Mayor John E. McCormac on January 1, 2020. Mayor McCormac, joined by wife Tami and daughter Erin, was sworn-in for the start of his Fourth, Four-Year term as Woodbridge Township’s Chief Executive Officer.

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HOLDS 2020 REORGANIZATION MEETING

On New Year’s Day, the Woodbridge Township Municipal Council held their annual Reorganization Meeting and Inaugural Ceremony to open the 2020 Council session. Council President Lizbeth DeJesus (At-Large) and Council Vice President Brian Small (At-Large) will preside for the upcoming Council term.

Re-elected At-Large Councilmen Gregg Ficarra and Kyle Anderson also took the Oath-of-Office. Councilwomen Nancy Drumm (First Ward) and Debbie Meehan (Fifth Ward) and Councilmen Howie Bauer (Second Ward), Cory Spillar (Third Ward) and Viru Patel (Fourth Ward) round out the 2020 Council.

AVENEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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.

NOW SHOWING AT APAC:
ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY
SHOW TIMES:
FRI., JAN. 10 @ 8:00PM
SAT., JAN. 11 @ 2:00 AND 8PM TICKETS: VISIT THE APAC AT: boxoffice@avenelarts.com or call 732-314-0500

HAVE-A-HEART FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE BEGINS... NOW!!!

Woodbridge Township food pantries need your help!!! This year, we’re again asking Woodbridge Township businesses and residents to lend an even bigger... and more generous hand. We’re inviting participation in the 2020 Valentine’s Day “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge. We know that many Township businesses, retail outlets, food stores, food service and hospitality representatives, corporate businesses and offices, and residents are already involved in assisting the community by providing non-perishable foods and financial donations on a regular basis. However, circumstances this year demand that we do just a little more… and that’s why we’re again issuing the “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge seeking donations of 214 pounds of food or $214 to assist our food pantries continue their work providing food and meals to less fortunate residents and the homeless.

The “Have-A-Heart” food drive is coordinated by Peter Barcellona, Chairman, of the “We Feed Woodbridge” Food Bank Committee. All you need to do is give Peter a call at 732-855-0600 x5034 and tell him where and when to pick up a donation – 214 pounds of food or $214 - and our student volunteers will come directly to your location… it’s that easy! Or, you can deliver 214 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Woodbridge Township Public Health Center (2 George Frederick Plaza) or the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday - Friday. Financial contributions (payable to “We Feed Woodbridge”) can also be dropped-off at the Health Center or mailed directly to the Woodbridge Department of Health & Human Services, c/o We Feed Woodbridge, 2 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

Don’t delay!!! We need your help now! The cupboards are nearly bare! I know we can count on our Township businesses and businesspersons to lend a hand. Please give us a call today at 732-855-0600 x5034… you’ll be glad you did… and we’ll be better able to assist our neighbors and friends in their time of need.

THE DREAM CONTINUES: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. REMEMBRANCE SERVICE SET FOR JAN. 20

Join Mayor John E. McCormac and the Woodbridge Municipal Council, as the Woodbridge Interfaith Clergy Council, Community Groups and Associations and the award-winning Woodbridge High School Choir, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at an Interfaith Salute & Remembrance Program on Mon., Jan. 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Woodbridge Community Center (600 Main Street). Members of the Interfaith Clergy Council will offer personal remembrances of Dr. King and the WHS choir will present musical selections in memory of Dr. King.

KNOW BEFORE GO!!! DOWNLOAD THE WOODBRIDGE NOW APP

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EXPLORE A “NEW YEAR RESOLUTION” HEALTH & WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP AT THE WCC

Looking for that perfect ‘New Year Resolution’!!! Stop by the WCC and explore the special Membership packages. Check out the Family Membership or an Individual membership for that special someone. Join in January and we’ll waive the Membership fee and offer a FREE WCC gift with your new membership!!! We’re betting that you’ll discover that the WCC is the perfect place for family fun, fitness and connection.

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!!!

It’s All Happening at The Club

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.

NEW AT THE CLUB… THE GOLF DEN
The Club at Woodbridge just announced The Golf Den - an exciting new amenity to their wellness, fitness, sport and recreational facility. The Golf Den’s private Club House features widescreen PGA TOUR Golf Simulators that tee-off from 50 of the PGA’s most challenging – and famous – golf courses.

The Golf Den offers golfers the perfect blend of entertainment and performance options allowing clients to enjoy a round of golf with friends or use the simulators for focused practice and game improvement or competitive league play. With the use of 3Trak revolutionary ball-tracking technology used in the PGA TOUR Simulator, The Golf Den’s virtual indoor golf experience is something entirely new and truly unique to Central New Jersey.

The Golf Den is a 7-day a week, year-round, indoor virtual golf & practice center… bring your clubs and your best game for the most amazing virtual golf experience!!!

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