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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’re already putting together another year of spectacular Township events! And, we will continue to concentrate on "Quality-of-Life" concerns as we work to improve and expand municipal services.

Just around the corner is another year of spectacular Township events! We're putting the final touches on an exciting line-up for the Mayor's Summer Concert series: Monday Night ‘Doo Wop & Oldies!’ Tribute Band Tuesday! Woodbridge Wednesday concerts at Parker Press Park! Local Band Thursday at Tanzman Park (across from the Woodbridge NJT Train Station)! Friday Jazz in Avenel! Country Sunday at Parker Press Park! Music-On-Main Street! Tooling Around the Township ‘Builds & Repairs’ on Sat., April 28. Plan to shop the Summer Farmers Market. Don’t forget about the Barron Arts Center’s concerts, exhibits and the annual BarronFest Art Festival. Taste of Woodbridge arrives in October... and there is much, much more to come.

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

“Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge Extended for One More Week!!!
NOT TOO LATE TO CONTRIBUTE!!

1-Avenel Middle School celebrates Have-A-Heart, 2-3rd Grade Class at Robert Mascenik School #26 Collected 700 pounds of food, 3-St. John Vianney School celebrates Have-A-Heart

The ‘Have-A-Heart’ Food Drive Challenge has been extended for one more week!!! It’s not too late to donate 214 pounds of food or $214.00 to assist our food pantries continue their work providing food to neighbors and residents

The ‘Have-A-Heart’ Food Drive Challenge 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 (or email at: peter.barcellona@twp.woodbridge.nj.us) and tell him where and when to pick up a donation – 214 pounds of food or $214.00 - and our volunteers will come directly to your location… it’s that easy! Or, you can deliver 214 pounds of non-perishable food items to the following locations: Woodbridge Township Public Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza; Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street; or Town Hall Municipal Building, 1 Main Street. Financial contributions (payable to ‘We Feed Woodbridge’) can 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 or to the Office of Mayor, Municipal Building, 3^rd Floor, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

Don’t delay!!! We need your help now! The cupboards are nearly bare! I know we can count on our Township business community, Buy Local businesses and businesspersons and residents to lend a hand. Please give us a call today at 732-855-0600 x5034. You’ll be glad you did. Thanks again for your help.

JJ Bitting Brewing Co. Charity Chili Cook-off "Heats-Up" on Sun., March 4

The 11th Annual Woodbridge Township Charity Chili Cook-off “heats-up” on Sun., March 4, 2018 at JJ Bitting Brewing Co., 33 Main Street, in Downtown Woodbridge from Noon - 2:00 PM. Think your chili recipe is the best in Woodbridge? Enter your chili in the cook-off for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition and the chance to win a cash prize! Applications can be picked up at JJ Bitting Brewing Co., Woodbridge Community Center and Town Hall. Don't have a chili recipe? No problem! Come spend the afternoon sampling the best chili and local brew Woodbridge has to offer! Contact Eileen Caggiano at: (732) 596-4048 or e-mail: eileen.caggiano@twp.woodebridge.nj.us or visit www.njbrewpubs.com. The Heat is on Us!!!! All proceeds donated to a Woodbridge Charitable Cause.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 11

The 45th Annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration gets underway on Sun., March 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM with the presentation of Proclamations to the St. Patrick’s Day honorees at the Theatre at Woodbridge Middle School followed by the raising of the Irish Flag at Woodbridge Town Hall (1 Main Street). The St. Patrick’s Day Parade - sponsored by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge – steps-off at 1:30 PM from Woodbridge High School, moves to Freeman Street, onto Linden Avenue, to Amboy Ave. (Route 35) to Main Street, concluding in front of Town Hall. Enjoy more than 80 marching units, including traditional Irish Pipe Bands and Step Dancers, Irish-themed parade floats and displays, marching bands representing Woodbridge, Colonia and JFK high schools, Woodbridge Township First Responders, Fire Departments, First Aid and Emergency Response Squads, members of Woodbridge scouting organizations and community, civic, sports and neighborhood associations.

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Weather Emergencies... Know Before You Go... Sign-Up for “CodeRed”

The Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management has implemented an “up-to-the-minute” Township-wide “CodeRed” telephone alert system. “CodeRed” is an emergency notification service that provides timely alerts to Township residents and businesses with important emergency-related information. While most Township residents with “land-line” or “home” telephone numbers are listed in the Emergency Management database and receive timely emergency information, a growing number of residents rely primarily on a cellular phone, text message or email. We want to make certain that if there is an emergency, all Township residents get information ASAP… and reaching residents on their cell phone or via text is simply the best way to provide timely and perhaps life-saving information. BUT YOU HAVE TO REGISTER TO GET “CodeRed” MESSAGES. Residents, along with anyone working in Woodbridge, are encouraged to visit the Township web page: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us. CLICK on the CodeRed logo to enroll contact information, including land-line and cell numbers, email, and text addresses.

It’s All About Health & Wellness at the WCC... Explore the Benefits of Membership

Explore the health & wellness benefits of a WCC membership!!! WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes. Check out the “Family Membership” or an “Individual Membership.” Join today and receive 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.

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.

School News & Events

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

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES:
Woodbridge Public Library (WPL) Presents: FREE SAT/ACT Test Prep Course. Sat. Feb. 24, 2018
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Main Library. Registration Opens Feb. 2, 2018.

WED., FEB. 21, 2018
Strengthening Families Graduation. 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Matthew Jago School #28.

THURS., FEB. 22, 2018
Colonia High School Spring Open House. 6:30 PM.

MON., FEB. 26, 2018
Superintendent’s Drug Abuse Prevention Parent Forum. 6:30 PM. Colonia Middle School.

Church Bulletin

There are many church-sponsored events, programs and happenings every week that are open to all Township residents. The Woodbridge E-News encourages congregants, residents, parents, students and visitors to support the various church-related activities and events - without community sponsorship, many of the community-based programs, events and activities would not be able to take place. Plan to attend.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ISELIN
Lenten Soup & Bread Supper. Every Wednesday during Lent (2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 and 3/21) at 6:00 PM. Theme: How the Bible Came to Be. First Presbyterian Church of Iselin is located at 1295 Oak Tree Road (entrance on Middlesex Ave.)Contact Margarita at: 732-283-1188.

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