As Halloween has grown in popularity, so have responsibilities to safeguard and protect our ‘trick-or-treaters’ as they go from house-to-house and to the special Halloween events sponsored by the Township Department of Recreation, schools and community groups.
The Woodbridge Police Department (WPD) will be watching out for “trick-or-treating” “ghosts & goblins” as part of special Halloween patrols and will enforce a special Halloween curfew on the evenings of Mon., Oct. 30 (Mischief Night) and Tues., Oct. 31 (Halloween).  While scary fun is great, special safety reminders and precautions will be in place in order to keep Township “trick-or-treaters” out of harm’s way.  The curfew is in place from 7:00 PM to sunrise on Mon., Oct. 30 and Tues., Oct. 31 and applies to everyone under the age of 18 (unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult).  Police will issue a warning and instructions to return home to first-time violators; second offense violators will be taken into custody and held until picked up by a parent or guardian.
The WPD issued important Halloween safety precautions:

• Make sure “Trick-or-Treaters” know to only approach familiar houses that have outside lights on – that is the signal that the homeowner/resident is ready to greet “Trick-or-Treaters.”  NEVER ENTER A STRANGER'S HOUSE OR VEHICLE;
• Consider using make-up rather than masks. Masks obstruct vision, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic;
• Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to darker costumes;
• Carry a flashlight or an inexpensive battery-operated strobe light;
• Adults should always accompany small children while “Trick-or-Treating.” Older children should travel in groups for safety;
• Trick-or-treat in daylight hours;
• Consider handing out something other than candy - fast food coupons, sports cards and other novelty items make for safe treats;
• Trick-or-Treaters should return home before opening candy and other treats – previously opened candy should be discarded.

The Annual Woodbridge Township Veteran’s Day Parade steps-off on Main Street to Town Hall on Sun., Nov. 12, 2017.  Welcome and salute Township veterans and active-duty military personnel from all branches of service as they proudly march in celebration of Veterans Day.  Join members of our  veterans organizations ~ American Legion Post #87, American Legion Post #471, American Legion Post #248, the Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard  Marine Corps League Detachment #189, VFW Woodbridge Memorial Post #4410, VFW Hopelawn Memorial Post #1352,  VFW Colonia Memorial Post #6061, VFW Avenel Memorial Post #7164, VFW Iselin Memorial Post #2636, VFW Fords Memorial Post #6090, DAV Chapter #56, Woodbridge public service and emergency response units, scouting, youth, civic and historic organizations, Woodbridge, Colonia and JFK High School marching bands and parade dignitaries.  Honor and support our hometown heroes.

It’s time to trim-up for Fall with a membership at the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) - Woodbridge Township’s recreation, entertainment, fitness/sport and wellness center.   WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes.  Check out the Family Membership or an Individual Membership.  Receive a FREE WCC gift with paid membership!!!  
  

The WCC hosts Corporate/Office outings and Birthday, Anniversary, Project Graduation... or a 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!!!