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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 line-up of spectacular SummerFest events that will keep everyone – residents and visitors alike – entertained throughout the entire Summer. Enjoy music under the stars with the Mayor's Summer Concert series. Plan to shop the Summer Farmer’s Market at Parker Press Park. Explore the Barron Arts Center. Hike the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel. 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

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Returns

The MAYOR’S SUMMNER CONCERT SERIES returns with THE CHAPIN SISTERS & THE FARMER and ADELE on the Country Sunday stage at Parker Press Park on Sun., July 23 at 6:00 PM. THE NEW YORK BEEGEES return to the Monday Night stage on Mon., July 24 at 7:30 PM and BRITISH INVASION “invade” the Tribute Band Tuesday stage on Tues., July 25 at 7:30 PM – both concerts “on the grass” at WHS. FEMINA performs on the Woodbridge Wednesday platform on Wed., July 26 at Parker Press Park at 7:30 PM. Local Band Thursday “rocks” with BLAME IT ON RICHIE on Thurs., July 27 from 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.

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WEST SIDE STORY:
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
Performances:
Fri., July 21 & Sat., July 22 @ 7:30 PM
Sun., July 23 & 2:00 PM

Fri., July 28 & Sat., July 29 @ 7:30 PM

The Woodbridge Community Players - an incredibly talented group of Woodbridge actors, actresses and supporting cast – presents the opening performance of WEST SIDE STORY on Friday at The Theatre at Woodbridge Middle School (525 Barron Ave.) WEST SIDE STORY is the ageless story of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in this seminal retelling of Romeo and Juliet. From the first notes to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. CLICK TO PREVIEW WEST SIDE STORY. (Link to WSS utube video) Advance Tickets On-Line: https://wcypnj.booktix.com/ or www.woodbridgecommunityplayers.org

Woodbridge Farmers’ Market Open Every Wednesday

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THE WOODBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET IS NOW OPEN!!! Every Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Parker Press Park (FREE parking at the NJT train station). This season, the WB Farmers’ Market has expanded with more “Jersey Fresh” and specialty food vendors. Schieferstein Farm Market & Garden Center offers fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants and organic specialties. Market vendors include: DiSicilia’s Italian Deli... Jaker’s Pickles... Poppy’s Kitchen... Island of Treats specialty candies and trail mix... Enza’s Gifts, Arts, & Crafts... J.J. Bitting Brewing Company Beer & Wine Garden... Rita’s Ice... and more

Download the “Woodbridge NOW” APP for all the “Buy Local” Specials

Shopping this weekend??? Looking to find out what’s happening in Town??? Download the “Woodbridge NOW” APP for all of the best shopping deals, rewards & 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.

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TAKE THE BUY LOCAL PLEDGE... AND SHOP WOODBRIDGE!

“Bat Walk” at the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve on Saturday

Take a “Walk in the Woodbridge Wild” at the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel on Saturday (July 22) on a nighttime guided tour to look for Bats! Did you know that nine species of bats call New Jersey home!!! Walking tour leaves from the Oros Wildlife Preserve Gazebo at 7:30 PM. The Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve is located at Omar Avenue in Avenel.

Woodbridge Public Library Opens “Little Free Library” at Woodbridge Center Mall

A Little Free Library: Take a Book-Return a Book, sponsored by Woodbridge Public Library, has opened on the second floor of Woodbridge Center Mall (next to Lord & Taylor). Little Free Libraries offer new and lightly used books to support the cause of literacy. Books can be taken - and books will be accepted in return. The “Pop-Up” Library has open hours during the summer with a sample of summer reading programs, writers programs, and literacy activities based on the New Jersey State Library sponsored theme: Build a Better World. A schedule of open hours will be posted to the library website and the mall store. The Little Free Library nonprofit organization (littlefreelibrary.org) has been honored by the Library of Congress, the National Book Foundation and the American Library Association. Readers Digest named them one of the “50 Surprising Things We Love About America.” More information about Woodbridge Public Library is available on-line at www.woodbridgelibrary.org, or by texting WPLNEWS to 22828.

Mayor Mac Sponsors 2017 Holiday Shopping Spree Raffle
Raise $$$ For Your Group or Organization

Think “Summer” with a WCC Health & Wellness Membership

It’s time to trim-up for Summer with a membership at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) - Woodbridge Township’s recreation, entertainment, fitness/sport and cultural center. WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes. Check out the Family Membership or an Individual Membership. Receive a FREE WCC gift with paid membership!!!

The WCC is at the leading edge of what’s hot in the health, wellness and fitness industry – WCC members are 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.

The WCC hosts Corporate/Office outings and Birthday, Anniversary, Project Graduation... or a 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!!!

SkyLine Mini Golf & Batting Cages Now Open

Tee-Off at the WCC SkyLine Mini-Golf!!! The area’s best (and most challenging) mini-golf course is now open!!! And while you’re at SkyLine Mini-Golf, check-out the “Batting Cage” Center – 3 new batting cages to improve that “Home Run” swing!!! Open: Mon. – Thurs.: Noon-9:00 PM. Fri. & Sat.: Noon-10:00 PM. Sunday: Noon-9:00 PM.

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