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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.

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

Moving Day...

Look what we found!!!! The Department of Public Works uncovered a huge granite (we think) boulder while working on the Green Street sewer replacement project. We’re guessing that the boulder weighs around 10 tons and was deposited underground during the Paleozoic Era some 300 million years ago. The granite boulder now has a new home in Bernie Anderson Park (Woodbridge Park) along South Park Drive. Stop by and take a look!!! You can’t miss it!!!

JJ Bitting Brewing Co. Charity Chili Cook-off "Heats-Up" on Sunday

The 11th Annual Woodbridge Township Charity Chili Cook-off ‘heats-up’ on Sunday (March 4) 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! Don't have a chili recipe? No problem! Spend the afternoon sampling the best chili and local brew Woodbridge has to offer! 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 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees 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. Erin go Braugh!!!!

ATTENTION GARDENERS:
FREE Gardening Workshop on Saturday at Henry Inman Library

Learn all about Gardening from the experts from the Middlesex County Master Gardeners Program at the FREE Gardening Workshop sponsored by the Woodbridge Township Office of Recycling. Planting gets underway on Saturday (March 3) at 10:30 AM at the Henry Inman Library (607 Inman Ave., Colonia).

Explore the Seed Library on Tues., March 6 at Fords Library
Learn All About Planning and Seeding a Garden
If you miss Saturday’s Master Gardener’s program... then plan to explore the Woodbridge Township Environmental Commission’s Seed Library and learn all about “Sex in the Garden” - .growing learn how plants are fertilized, commo0n pollinators and the dating strategies of small animals, birds and other garden residents. The FREE program is on Tues., March from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Fords Branch Library (211 Ford Avenue). The seed library has been restocked with a wide variety of vegetable, flower and herb seeds available FREE of cost. The Seed library operates on the honor system (no library card is required) and is open during regular library hours. Email the Woodbridge Environmental Commission at wbenvironmentalcommission@gmail.com for more information.

Shopping This Weekend??? Download the Woodbridge NOW APP for all the ‘Buy Local’ Specials. Stay Connected... It’s FREE... It’s Easy... It’s Everything Woodbridge

Planning on shopping the best Woodbridge Buy Local stores this weekend??? Looking to find out what’s
happening in Town??? 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.

Recycling in Woodbridge Just Got Easier!!! Download the “MyWaste” APP!!! It’s FREE & Easy!!!

The “MyWaste” APP puts trash and recycling collection schedules, special collection information and more right at your fingertips!!! “MyWaste” is Woodbridge Township’s Recycling & Solid Waste Internet ePortal and Smartphone APP featuring the 2018 Sanitation & Recycling Calendar customized to your address. Search the ‘What Goes Here?’ database for specific recycling instructions. Plan to drop-off Household Hazardous waste at the Keasbey Recycling & Convenience Center. Find out when the document shredding truck is in town!!! Drop-off unwanted prescription drugs at the Police Department in Town Hall. Report a ‘Waste Problem’ or send comments & suggestions through the APP. The MyWaste APP download is FREE and is available by going to: www.my-waste.mobi. Select the icon link either to the iPhone/iPad or Android APP store. Or visit the Woodbridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for more information.

ANNUAL FREE BULK WASTE COLLECTION IS NOW MORE CONVENIENT

The annual Spring Clean-Up & Bulk Waste curbside collection program is now easier and more convenient than ever - instead of the complicated curbside pick-up schedule that ran from April through June, we’re now offering every residential household a ONE-TIME PER YEAR FREE BULK WASTE PICK-UP. The revised bulk waste collection program is more convenient for resident homeowners and allows the Department of Public Works to better manage bulk waste collection. All you need to do is call the Department of Public Works Sanitation Office at: 732-738-1311 x3600 – the staff will provide the details about the ONE-TIME PER YEAR FREE BULK WASTE PICK-UP and get you on the schedule.

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.

Now Playing: WB Weekend Events

Here’s what’s on the event calendar for the weekend...
Support the American Cancer Society’s “Relay-for-Life” at their breakfast fundraiser on Sun., March 4. Breakfast served from 8:00 – 11:00 AM. Tickets sold at the door: Adults: $8.00. Children (5-10): $5.00. Hosted by the Woodbridge Elks.

The Woodbridge Township Hockey Parents Organization Presents: Comedy Night with Headliner Doug Karpf. Doors Open: 7:00 PM. Showtime: 8:30 PM. Tickets: $25.00. Avenel Fire Department, 346 Avenel Ave.

School News & Events

There are many events, programs and happenings every day that focus on our schools, student and extra-curricular activities. The 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.

FRI., MARCH 2 & SAT., MARCH 3, 2018
JFK Memorial High School Presents: “Beauty & The Beast.’ Friday performance at 7:00 PM. Saturday performance at 3:00 PM. JFK High School auditorium.

MON., MARCH 5, 2018
Harlem Wizards vs. Faculty/Staff. 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Woodbine Avenue School #23 fundraiser at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.

WED., MARCH 7, 2018
Winter Sports Awards. 6:30 PM. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.

THURS., MARCH 8, 2018
National Junior Honor Society Induction. 6:00 PM. Woodbridge Middle School.

Church Bulletin

The First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge (600 Rahway Ave.) is hosting a Children’s Clothes Closet on Sat., March 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Special on infant and Junior clothing at very reasonable prices. Contact the Church at 732-634-1024 for more information.

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