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Greetings from Woodbridge: The Best Town Around
Celebrating Our 350th Sesquarcentennial Anniversary 1669 ~ 2019
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 Mayor John E. McCormac and the School District Facilities Project announce $50 million investment in new school construction – $30 million new Ross Street School #11 and $20 million Renovation to Woodbridge Middle School.
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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. The Mayor's Summer Concert series kicks-of this week with Country Sunday... Monday Night “Oldies”... Tribute Band Tuesday... Woodbridge Wednesday and Local Band Thursday. Plan to shop the Summer Farmer’s Market at Parker Press Park!!! The Independence Day Fireworks extravaganza “blasts-off” from Alvin Williams Park in Sewaren!!! Explore the Barron Arts Center concerts, exhibits, and the annual BarronFest Art Festival!!Much, Much More!!!
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Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Kicks-Off Monday with The Duprees
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The Mayor’s Summer Concert Series returns to the stage on Monday (June 25) with everyone’s favorite... The Duprees. Tribute Band Tuesday performs on Tuesday (June 26) with Refugee (Tom Petty Tribute). Concerts start at 7:30 PM on the grass field behind Woodbridge High School. Woodbridge Wednesday “LIVE” concerts return to the Parker Press Park stage on Wednesday (June 27) with a 7:30 PM performance by Susan Werner. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE concert with family and friends! Local Band Thursday kicks-off the hometown concert season on Thursday (June 28) with One Last Shot on-stage at Tanzman Park (across from the Downtown Woodbridge Train Station) at 7:30 PM. Country Sunday returns to the Parker Press stage every Sunday night at 6:00 PM with the biggest Country-Western bands in the area – Front Country opens the concert season on Sunday (June 24). The cost of admission to the Mayor’s Summer Concert’s 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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Walk the Woodbridge Wild at Oros Park on Saturday
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Greenable Woodbridge leads a Walk in the Woodbridge Wild at Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel on Sat., June 23. Explore the Wildlife Preserve on a guided bird walk to see (and hear) birds in a variety of habitats. The Oros Wildlife Preserve is a birding hot spot with over 160 species reported on ebird.com. Birders of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Binoculars will be provided. Walks in the Woodbridge Wild are sponsored by M&T Bank and Bayshore Recycling. The walk & explore tour starts at 8:00 AM from the Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve located at Omar Avenue in Avenel. Register by email or phone to secure a space:
Eileen.caggiano@ywp.woodbridge.nj.us or call 732-596-4047.
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Shopping!!! Download the Woodbridge NOW APP... It’s FREE... It’s Easy... It’s Everything Woodbridge
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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.
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The Woodbridge Farmers’ Market returns to Parker Press Park every Wednesday afternoon beginning on June 27. This season, the WB Farmers’ Market has expanded with more “Jersey Fresh” and specialty food vendors. Melick’s Town Farm Market 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.
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FIREWORKS OVER THE WOODBRIDGE WATERFRONT!!! CELEBRATE AN EVENING DEDICTED TO AMERICA AND HER HEROS ON TUES., JULY 3 AT ALVIN P. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL PARK ON THE SEWAREN WATERFRONT.
The annual Woodbridge Township Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks display get underway on Tues., July 3 when gates open at 4:00 PM at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront. The Independence Day festivities kick-off with live music by THE TIME MACHINE With Special Guests Good to Go followed by the incredible "Bringing the Night to Life" fireworks display choreographed to music. Alvin P. Williams Park will be closed during the day to allow for the fireworks set-up. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. There is no reserved seating and no alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park. In case of inclement weather call the Woodbridge Township Department of Recreation at 732-602-6045 or go to the Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us. |
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Run for Pizza on July 11th... Sign-Up Today!!!
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Woodbridge is on the run... for pizza! The Mayor's Wellness Campaign, The Club at Woodbridge and Wegmans sponsor the annual Woodbridge Run for Pizza on Wed., July 11, 2018. Sign-up today for the 4-mile run thru Alvin P. Williams Park and the Sewaren waterfront. Celebrate at the finish line with pizza provided by local restaurants. Prizes awarded to the top three overall female and male runners and the top three male and female runners in each age group. Register before July 9 for only $25.00 ($20.00 USATF-NJ members). Race Day Registration: $30.00. Corporate and Team Entries welcome! Run for Pizza is a USATF New Jersey 500 Point Event. Proceeds benefit the Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. See you at the finish line! After the run head over to Tanzman Park (across from the NJT Train Station) for the Local Band Thursday concert at 7:30 PM. |
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Barron Arts Center Flea Market Returns on Sat., July 14
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The Barron Arts Center will host their annual outdoor Flea Market on Sat., July 14, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. (Rain or Shine) Get great deals on toys, books, household items, specialty crafts and much more! Food market & vendors open all day. The Flea Market is at Parker Press Park (400 Rahway Ave. in downtown Woodbridge). The flea market benefits the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and programming at The Barron Arts Center throughout the year. |
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WCC Summer Camps are Filling-Up Fast... Sign-Up NOW!!!
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ATTENTION PARENTS!!! If you’re looking for that really cool Summer Camp... then look no further. The WCC Summer Camps offer more camping alternatives than any other camp in the region!!! Check out the exciting swim camp at the Highland Grove Swim Club & Spray Park in Fords.
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The Recreation Department’s Summer Camps return to Merrill Park with expanded Specialty Sports Camps for soccer, baseball, basketball and the hugely popular Multi-Sports camp – all camps offer in-depth individualized sport coaching from swimming to skating... arts & crafts... sports & specialty camps - there’s a camp for every child and every interest. So, before time runs out, stop-by the WCC at 600 Main Street and sign-up your campers for the best - and most affordable - Summer Camp experience anywhere. The camps always fill-up quickly, so don’t miss the “early bird” special. The professional WCC Summer Camp staff is waiting for YOU!!! Visit www.njwcc.com to learn more about the WCC Summer Camp Program. |
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Make Fitness Fun with a WCC Family Membership
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It’s almost Summer and time to stop by and explore the all-new Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) - Woodbridge Township’s community, 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. Join today and receive a FREE WCC Gift with Paid Membership!!! We’re betting that you’ll discover that the WCC is the perfect place for family fun and fitness.
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DID YOU KNOW??? The WCC is at the leading edge of what’s hot in the health, wellness and fitness industry – we’re 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 also 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!!!
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SkyLine Mini Golf & Batting Cages Now Open
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SkyLine Mini-Golf is Back!!!! The area’s best (and most challenging) mini-golf course is now open!!! So Make Your Tee Time Today. And while you’re at SkyLine Mini-Golf, check-out the “Batting Cage” Center – 3 new batting cages to improve that “Home Run” swing!!! There’s so much to do and enjoy at the WCC – so many opportunities for family fun and entertainment, recreation, health, wellness and fitness, cultural activities, and more. The WCC is home to the Roller & Ice Skating Center... WCC Arena’s Café... the all-new WCC Sports Center and the Arena’s Pavilion. Come See For Yourself. |
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Highland Grove Swim Club & Spray Park
Open Every Weekend
Hanging by the Pool Never Felt so Good...
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Open Every Weekend
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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Splash into summer at the Highland Grove Swim Club & Spray Park. Enjoy the renovated 25-yard pool and kiddie pool for our younger guests. Relax under the brand new covered lounge and sun bathing area… but first “suit-up” in the newly renovated changing rooms and showers. Highland Grove offers a shaded picnic area and playgrounds with fun and challenging play equipment (all on a new soft and spongy fall zone) and plenty of room to just lounge and make the facility perfect for members and residents of all ages and interests. Memberships are now open. So come on in... Relax and enjoy the day in one of our comfortable lounge chairs and soak up the sun poolside. |
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About the Woodbridge E-News
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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. You are receiving the Woodbridge E-News because you previously communicated with us via E-Mail or you signed-up for our entertainment news, registered to become a member of the Woodbridge Green Team or Greenable Woodbridge, provided your e-mail address to us after attending a public meeting, forum or event, or simply requested information about Woodbridge Township government, resident services and programs. We want to continue to send you periodic updates, so please take a moment to confirm your continued interest in receiving the Woodbridge E-News. CLICK HERE to keep receiving future editions of the Woodbridge E-News. Thank you! |
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