Tag: Woodbridge
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Fifteenth annual India Day Parade draws 45,000 spectators
EDISON – Local leaders applauded the Indian Business Association (IBA), which organized its largest India Day Parade in its 15-year history. The parade ran from Edison to the Iselin section of Woodbridge on Aug. 11 and included more than a dozen floats, ethnic bands, dance groups, and representatives from over 100 New Jersey-based organizations. There…
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Disability Allies to hold BBQ fundraiser on Sept. 8
Disability Allies will hold its third annual BBQ fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 at American Legion Post 87, 314 Berry St., Woodbridge. The menu will include hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, sausage and peppers and a variety of salads. Activities will include a deejay, balloon artist, face painting, a…
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Grassroots group protests SeaQuest aquarium opening at Woodbridge Center Mall
WOODBRIDGE – With the expectation of a SeaQuest aquarium coming soon to Woodbridge Center Mall, a group of animal rights activists are holding what have been dubbed friendly protests outside the mall in a grassroots effort to stop its opening. In February, the SeaQuest Woodbridge aquarium announced construction would begin in the spring and is…
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Clairvoyants, mediums to attend Woodbridge Psychic Fair in September
The Woodbridge Psychic Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave., Woodbridge. Jane Doherty, Judy Kay, Intuitive April, Jennifer Wood, Connie Elek, Christine Barath, Shannon Danz, Anna Brandimarte, Dawn Strouse, Scott Davis, Bonnie Edwards, Michele Rothemel and Lara Lee are expected to appear.…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers afterschool programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) offers programs to school-age children throughout Avenel, Colonia, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Metuchen, Sayreville, Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. In the Y’s afterschool programs, youth engage in physical activities, learning opportunities and imaginative programs; have the…
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The Grande at Metropark leasing Building 3
The Grande at Metropark has announced that Buildings 1 and 2 are almost fully leased and it is now leasing Building 3. Building 3 features studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and two-story penthouse lofts with den from under $2,000 per month. All residences have access to over 25,000 square feet of indoor amenities and extensive outdoor amenities…
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Blood donors will receive lottery ticket, pancakes during Woodbridge blood drive
A community blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Knights of Columbus, 130 Main St., Woodbridge. All donors will get a scratch off lottery ticket and pancake breakfast. To make an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/givebloodNJBS using sponsor code 60700.
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Eric LeGrand Cornhole Tournamnet will be held Aug. 3 at Woodbridge Center Mall
WOODBRIDGE – Since his devastating injury on the football field, Eric LeGrand has been an inspiration for others suffering from spinal cord injuries. “Every 45 minutes someone gets hurt with a spinal cord injury and turns their lives upside down,” he said. “So if I can be that shining light, that hope in their life…
