Greetings From Woodbridge

Mayor John E. McCormac announced the Grand Opening of Dalina Manor – a new 57-unit Senior affordable housing community in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge Township. Dalina Manor honors the legacy of Middlesex County Freeholder Director Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina who dedicated his life to the people of Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township

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’re proud of our town and what we have to offer - residents and visitors alike. We’ve put together a year-long line-up of spectacular entertainment, concerts, theatre, festivals and events. Enjoy music under the stars with the Mayor's Summer Concert series. Tour the Barron Arts Center & Woodbridge Artisan Guild Gallery. Visit our World-Class Restaurants & Shopping. Hike the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel. Explore the Woodbridge Community Center. Just name it... its right here in Woodbridge!!

Visit us at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for all of the Woodbridge events, programs and happenings.

See You Around Town
Mayor John E. McCormac

Let’s Go Fishing!!! Drop-In a Line on Sat., Oct. 7

Grab your fishing gear and some bait and join the Recreation Department for some fishing fun!!! The annual Frank Gagnon Memorial Fishing Derby “casts-off” on Sat., Oct. 7 (9:00 – 11:00 AM) at Heards Brook in Woodbridge Park (Gorham Ave. and North Park Drive in downtown Woodbridge.) Must register to fish. Visithttp://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/331/Recreation to register.

Woodbridge Celebrates Columbus Day on Sun., Oct. 8

Celebrate Columbus Day on Sun., Oct. 8 when the Knights of Columbus Colonia Council #6571 welcome Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella as part of the Annual Columbus Day Observance & Flag-Raising Ceremony. State Senator Joe Vitale, Mayor John E. McCormac, the Woodbridge Township Municipal Council, Dignitaries and Residents will join the Columbus Day Festivities with the presentation of Proclamations to Columbus Day honorees and the raising of the Italian flag. The festivities start at 10:00 AM in the Municipal Council Meeting Room, First Floor, Town Hall (1 Main Street).

“Haunted Halloween” Invades Woodbridge on Friday the 13^th!!!!

Woodbridge Township is under the spell of “Haunted Halloween” with special Township-wide “Spooktacular”events to celebrate the annual recognition of “All Hollows Eve.” This Halloween, the Department of Recreation is hosting an incredible line-up of “Spooktacular” events that are not to be missed!!! First up is: Haunted Woodbridge: “Dead or Alive on Stage” - A Halloween, Ghost & Zombie performance curiously presented onFri., Oct. 13 by the European School of Dance and the Woodbridge Township Department of Recreation. Theatre at Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave. Doors Open at 8:00 PM. Show at 9:00 PM. Tickets: $10.00. (Not recommended for scaredy cats).

BarronFest Art & Craft Festival Returns Oct. 14

The BarronFest Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Parker Press Park on Sat., Oct. 14, 2017. BarronFest -sponsored by the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and the Barron Arts Center - features over 50 local artisans & crafters. Stroll the BarronFest booths and craft areas from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Food and other refreshments are available for purchase as a fundraiser for the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission.ALTERNATE RAIN LOCATION! In case of inclement weather, BarronFest 2017 will be moved INDOORS to St. Anthony of Padua Hall, 436 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading.

Barron Arts Center Presents: Enrique Zaldivar: Artist of the Year Exhibit

The Barron Art Center presents: “The Barron Arts Center’s Artist of the Year Exhibit” Featuring Enrique Zaldivar – Joy of Motion. The exhibit is On View from October 5-26 with the Artist’s Reception on Tues., Oct. 10, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

ABOUT ENRIQUE ZALDIVAR: Enrique Zaldivar is a Cuban painter based in the United States. Zaldivar's paintings are characterized and inspired by the presence of nature in general - not to copy it, but to transform it through his eyes and his mind, to give us a unique and unrepeatable creation. We see in his works an intense and particular use of color, with a conscious use of complementary colors creating harmony and balance. Vibrant colors illuminate the canvas, a mixture of the tropical light of Cuba and the explosion of autumn colors in the United States. For Zaldivar, each stroke is a way of reflecting life in its wide spectrum of situations, showing us its inner world and Zaldivar’s unique philosophy of life.

Save the Date: Taste of Woodbridge “Serves” on Oct. 19

Experience the best food, deserts, wine & beverage that Woodbridge restaurants and culinary establishments have to offer. The “Taste of Woodbridge” returns to the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) on Oct. 19, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Tickets: $30 Advance; $35 at the Door. Call the Woodbridge Department of Recreation at 732-596-4108 or email rosemary.mende@twp.woodbridge.nj.us or martina.wenger@twp.woodbridge.nj.us for ticket information. See you there!

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Public Works Announces FREE Leaf Bag Distribution

The Fall “Bagged Leaf” collection program is now underway… Check out the Public Works schedule to find out where to pick-up FREE leaf bags. To collect leaves more efficiently the Township requires that residents bag leaves in biodegradable paper leaf bags only – plastic bags cannot be used The biodegradable paper leaf bags are designated for “Leaves Only” and are to be used only while the leaf collection program is in effect. The Township distributes paper leaf bags to residents FREE of charge and are available at the Public Works Recycling Center located on Smith Street in Keasbey. Check the Township web page at www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us. or call the Recycling Hotline at 732-738-1311 x3049 for more information on the “bagged leaf” collection program.

Mayor Mac Sponsors 2017 Holiday Shopping Spree Raffle
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“Fall” into “Fall” with a Health & Wellness Membership at the WCC

It’s time to trim-up for Fall with a membership at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) - Woodbridge Township’s recreation, entertainment, fitness/sport and wellness 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!!!

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