Woodbridge church to mark 175th anniversary       The Woodbridge United Methodist Church, 69 Main St., will kick off the celebration of its 175th anniversary with a fish and chips dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the church. Argyle Fish & Chip Restaurant, of Kearny, will prepare the food. Dinners will be available to eat in or take out. Tickets ... More ... Seems like old times Woodbridge class of 1947 returns after 65 years BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - For many, it was their first time back in 65 years. "The school seems smaller to me," said Ginny Sorensen-Barnes, as she looked around the gymnasium. "It's nice to see my classmates, their faces look like they did. More ... Church to host Harvest Festival       Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold a Harvest Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can choose from many scheduled indoor activities and events. The event will include crafts, story time, games and treats. No registration is required, an... More ... 'Delightful Flower Design' at garden club       The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison will hold its next meeting Oct. 24 at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave, at 6:45 p.m. Award-winning designer will present "Delightful Flower Design." New members are welcome. For information contact Susan Lauricella at (732) 241-8311. More ... Marching bands to compete on Oct. 27       The East Brunswick High School Marching Band will host its ninth annual Marching Bands Competition beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Due to renovations in progress at East Brunswick High School's track and field, this year's event will be held at Crossroads Middle School, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Ju... More ... Rosary society seeking vendors for flea market       Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing. More ... Woodbridge AARP announces trips, events       The Woodbridge AARP Chapter 3869 announces the following events: On Oct. 22, there will be a trip to Trump Plaza Casino in Atlantic City. The bus departs St. Andrew's parking lot at 10:15 a.m. On Oct. 13, the group is offering a three-hour cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park o... More ... To our readers       Items for Community Bulletin Board may be e-mailed to sentnorth@gmnews.com. They also may be faxed to (732) 780-4192 or mailed to Woodbridge Sentinel, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728. More ... Cancer institute sponsors art program for patients       The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is sponsoring a new art program for cancer patients in an effort to provide them with a therapeutic outlet. The six-week program features a choice of day sessions or night sessions, and will have patients working with different art materials, such as clay and oil... More ... Fall/pre-holiday flea market set for Nov. 3       First Congregational Church, 539 Barron Ave., Woodbridge, will hold a flea market Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deli, kitchen, baked goods and more will be featured. Vendors are wanted. The fee is $25 for an 8-foot table, and $20 for a 6-foot table. For more information, call Debbie at (732) 634-6... More ... Concert, scholarship will honor De Carolis       A Big Band Benefit Concert to honor Mario "Chic" De Carolis and to fund the first music scholarship in East Brunswick is planned for 3- 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. De Carolis, who died in February, was a music teacher and bandleader at East Brunswick's high sch... More ... AARP sponsors monthly trips to Atlantic City       The AARP Chapter No. 3459/Colonia, Woodbridge, sponsors trips to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City on the second Monday of the month. The bus leaves the parking lot of St. John Vianney Elementary School, Inman Avenue, Colonia, at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20. More ... Cancer institute sponsors art program       The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is sponsoring a new art program for cancer patients in an effort to provide them with a therapeutic outlet. The six-week program will have patients working with different art materials, such as clay and oil paints. More ... Elks hold flea market Tuesdays and Saturdays       The Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116 holds a flea market with over 60 vendors every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge, 665 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, (across the street from the Trinity Church). More ... Woodbridge church seeks vendors for flea market       Vendors are wanted for the fall/pre-holiday flea market at the First Congregation Church, 539 Barron Ave., Woodbridge, which will be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eight-foot tables are available for $25, and six-foot tables are available for $20. Call Debbe at (732) 634-6895 for more informati... More ... Middle school seeks vendors for Shop Night       Colonia Middle School, Delaware Avenue, Woodbridge, is seeking vendors for its annual Holiday Shop Night on Dec. 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tables are $15 and must be paid for by Nov. 24. Contact Denise Gigantino (732) 381-5336 or denisegigantino@aol.com for more information. More ... Players sought for WBHS hockey team       The Woodbridge Hockey Parents Association is looking for Woodbridge Township students in grades 9-12 who are interested in playing hockey for their high school. There will be open ice Monday nights, 5-6 p.m., at the Community Center. Interested individuals must have full equipment to skate. More ... Cancer institute to host holiday bazaar       The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Advocacy Commission is inviting holiday shoppers to its annual Holiday Bazaar, which will be held at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Courtyard, New Brunswick, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More ... 'Dine Around the World' slated at Trinity Church       Trinity Church, 650 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, is hosting "Dine Around the World" 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20, at the church. There will be 13 food stations representing 13 countries, along with international desserts, music, door prizes and more. No admission fee; the cost is $3 per station. For more informat... More ... CPR training offered at Destination Baby       Destination Baby, in Woodbridge, will offer a training class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Oct. 17. Call (732) 750-0022 and ask for Art Howard for details. Class size is limited. More ... Benefit dinner for scholarship fund to be held Nov. 20       Ashlyn Marie Ferriero's family and friends are hosting The Fashion Love Ashlyn Educational Fund Benefit Dinner from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Royal Albert's Palace, 1050 King George Road, Fords. The dinner will be an Italian buffet. More ...