Pilots will offer free flights for youths

Individuals ages 8-17 are invited to take to the skies at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter No. 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road. Rain date is Oct. 15.

Volunteer pilots will be on hand to explain how airplanes work and how to ensure that safety is the primary consideration before each flight.

Interested young people will be able to take an orientation flight at no charge. Following the free flight, participants will receive a certificate making them official Young Eagles Flight members. The youngsters' names will then be entered into the "World's Largest Logbook," which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum, Oshkosh, Wis.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Flights will begin soon after registration opens. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at a nominal fee to cover costs, but all flights are free of charge and voluntary on the part of the pilots involved.

A registration form signed by a parent or guardian is required. In the event that a parent or guardian cannot be present at the event, forms will be available in advance.

Only young people ages 8-17 may participate in the program. Parents and other visitors may be accommodated with a flight if time and available pilots permit.

For more information, a registration form or directions to the airport, call Frank Fine at (732) 681-5286.

The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Education Foundation's Young Eagles program designed to inform youth about general aviation and recreational flying. The original goal was to provide 1 million young people with an airplane ride by the end of 2003, the 100th anniversary of powered flight and the 50th anniversary of the EAA. The goal was achieved, and the program was so successful that it has been continued.

Volunteer EAA members also conduct Young Eagles flights individually. Interested young people who are unable to attend the Oct. 14 rally may log on to www.eaa.org or call Frank Fine for more information.

Woodbridge WOWs lines up meeting, open dance

The Woodbridge Widows or Widowers (WOWs) will conduct a business meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 in the children's room of the main library, George Frederick Plaza, Route 35, Woodbridge. Light refreshments will follow. All widows and widowers are welcome to attend.

Also, the WOWs will host an open dance - featuring music by Bill Gerry along with refreshments - from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116, 665 Rahway Ave. For more information, call Gerry at (732) 381-7239 or Lois at (908) 757-0515.

 

PoetsWednesday to host Greenstreet, Halscheid

PoetsWednesday will welcome poets Kate Greenstreet and Therése Halscheid at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Both women received fellowships in 2003 from the N.J. State Council of the Arts.

Greenstreet's first full-length book, "case sensitive," was recently published by Ahsahta Press. Her other published works include poems in The Massachusetts Review, Xantippe and the Edison Literary Review. In addition, she has a chapbook titled "Learning the Language," which was published in 2005 by Etherdome Press.

Halscheid's three poetry collections are "Powertalk," "Without Home" and "Uncommon Geography." She is also a poet-in-residence for the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission and coordinates its poetry series titled "An Evening of Poetry at the Hopkins House."

PoetsWednesday holds readings at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Barron Arts Center, with support from the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and audience contributions. For more information, call the arts center at (732) 634-0413 or Edie Eustice at (732) 381-7691.

 

Ross Street School PTO to host Tricky Tray on Nov. 17

The Ross Street School PTO, Woodbridge, is sponsoring its third annual Tricky Tray on Nov. 17 at Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116, 665 Rahway Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., with number calling scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8, which includes cake, coffee and a single sheet of Tricky Tray tickets. Super 50/50 tickets are also available at $5 apiece. Both Tricky Tray and 50/50 tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event. No one under 18 will be permitted to participate. For tickets or additional information, call Evelyn Silva at (732) 750-1232.

 

Iselin church to hold rummage sale Oct. 14

A rummage sale will take place Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1295 Oak Tree Road, Iselin. Details: (732) 283-1188.

Senior citizens club slates October events

The Woodbridge Senior Citizens Club has scheduled a number of events in October: Oct. 20, a luncheon at Triangle Hofbrau house in Pequannock, Morris County; and Oct. 26, a Halloween party and luncheon

For socials, call Helen at (732) 636-2796. For trips, call Lucille at (732) 634-7096 or Ruth at (732) 382-1926.

Meetings are held every Thursday at 1 p.m. in McCorristin Hall at St. James Church, 145 Grove St., Woodbridge. Blood pressure is taken the first meeting of every month. New members are welcome, with membership open to those ages 60 and older who do not belong to any other township club. Canceled meetings are announced on WCTC 1450 AM.

 

Volunteers sought for domestic violence aid

The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members. Any interested persons who want to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims will be asked to fill out an application form. A criminal background check and an interview are part of the process.

All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have their own transportation to police headquarters for assistance calls. Team members are required to be available for 12-hour shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Call (732) 634-4500, ext. 2802, for more information.

 

Church rummage sale slated Oct. 13 and 14

The First Presbyterian Church (Old White Church), 600 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, is holding a two-day rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14. Items such as clothing, linens, books, housewares and attic treasures will all be available at bargain prices. For shopping convenience, there will be a separate area designated for children's clothing and accessories (from infants to teens). Known as the Children's Clothes Closet, it is also open from 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month.