Tag: Woodbridge
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Full-day kindergarten a collaborative effort in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — It was a monumental accomplishment when some 1,000 youngsters began their education as full-time kindergarten students earlier this month. That result was the first for the Woodbridge school district. In March 2017, voters overwhelmingly approved a $57.7 million bond referendum, which moved forward construction of a new elementary school, renovation of a middle school,…
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Steel construction phase at new Ross Street School completed
WOODBRIDGE — The steel construction phase of the new $30 million Ross Street Elementary School No. 11 in the downtown area is complete. And to celebrate, township and school officials, including the fifth grade class at Ross Street, held a Topping-Off ceremony on Sept. 20 where attendees signed the structural steel beam before it was…
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Poetry festival to be held Sept. 29 in Woodbridge
The Barron Arts Center will hold a Poetry & Literary Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 at St. James School, 341 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge, featuring poets and spoken word artists from New York and New Jersey. There will be workshops, roundtables, readings and open mic during the day. No reservations needed.…
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Allman Brothers cover band to perform in Woodbridge on Oct. 10
Live At The Fillmore will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 at The Theatre at Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave., Woodbridge. The seven-piece band plays exclusively the material performed by the Allman Brothers band’s first lineup, prior to co-founder Duane Allman’s death in 1971. The concert is presented by Music on Main Street.…
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Army vet from Woodbridge donates flag that protected him to Middlesex County College
WOODBRIDGE – When Michael Barany graduated from U. S. Army basic training in 2006, he received an American flag. It never left his side. Not when he was in training. Not when he was deployed twice to Iraq. And not since he was discharged from the Army, came to Middlesex County College (MCC) graduated and then…
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Woodbridge food truck festival set for Oct. 12-14
The third annual Woodbridge Fall Food Truck Festival will be held from 5-10 p.m. on Oct. 12 and from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 14 at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, children’s rides, a deejay and live entertainment. For more information, visit sirocksny.com.
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Weight loss surgery seminar to be held Sept. 25
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts,” at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration required by…
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‘Works on Paper’ on display at Barron Arts Center through Sept. 21
The Barron Arts Center (BAC) will serve as the host to the “Works on Paper” art exhibit from Sept. 1-21 at the BAC, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. The exhibit will showcase contemporary works of art on paper, including pieces in pencil, pen and ink, gouache, watercolor, acrylic, etc. The exhibit is curated by area artist…
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Woodbridge plays host to New Jersey Senior Olympics in September
Woodbridge Township will once again serve as the host to the 2018 New Jersey Senior Olympics that will be held from Sept. 7-9. The Senior Olympics feature 21 sporting events where athletes age 50 and older compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The games and competition will take place at sporting venues throughout Woodbridge,…
