Legal professionals group to meet March 19       The new chapter of the Middlesex County Legal Professionals Association will hold its next meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Hampton Inn, 270, Route 9 north in Woodbridge. Eric Marcy, chairman of the board of trustees for Greystone Hospital, will talk about mental health issues and the law. More ... Woodbridge High School class of 1958 reunion       A 50th year reunion is planned for May 16, 17 and 18. The reunion committee is looking for classmates or information of the whereabouts of members of the class. Additional information is available by calling Barbara Smeck Papierz at (732) 636-8797 or Cathy Centuori Peckman at (908) 889-7343 or e-m... More ... Motorcycle and bike run, picnic be held June 1       The 10th annual John PerriconeMemorial Dollars for Danielle Motorcycle Bike Run and Picnic will be held Sunday, June 1, at Merrill Park in Iselin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-10, and free for children under 5. More ... Shred it on March 15 at public works center       TheMiddlesex County mobile paper "shred-it" truck will be at theWoodbridge Public Works Convenience Center, 225 Smith St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 15. Attendees can recycle their old documents, confidential files, receipts, bills and financial statements safely and securely when theMiddles... More ... Elks hold flea market Tuesdays and Saturdays       TheWoodbridge 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 RahwayAve.,Woodbridge, (across the street from the Trinity Church). More ... WHS to present 'Little Shop of Horrors'       The musical comedy, "Little Shop of Horrors," will be presented byWoodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Place, at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on March 16. The production has 22 cast members and 10 crew members, who are talented students giving their time, talent and energy to... More ... Colonia Senior Citizens Club announces events       The Colonia Senior Citizens Club is planning a day trip to Atlantic City on March 17 to Trump Plaza for $18; attendees will get back $20 in cash and $5 in food. Call Connie at (732) 388-3104 for more information. The bus will leave from the St. John Vianney Church parking lot at 11 a.m. sharp. More ... Golden Circle hosts trips to Atlantic City monthly       TheAvenel Golden Circle hosts trips to Atlantic City on the first Thursday of each month. For information, contact Pat at (732) 636-1341. More ... Cause for Paws Walk slated for March 30       A Cause For Paws Walk will be held rain or shine 9-10 a.m. March 30 starting at the Alvin P. Williams Park and ending at the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, 195 Woodbridge Ave., in Sewaren. Registration will be held 8:30-9 a.m. The entrance fee is $5 for dogs, $3 for cats, $3 for all other animals, an... More ... Fundraiser in memory of fireman set for March 30       The Woodbridge Fire Department will hold a St. Baldrick's Fundraiser 2-5 p.m. March 30 at 418 School St. in memory of fireman Matt Lokos, who passed away in October. Lokos had participated in the fundraiser, which is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer resea... More ... YMCA camp to hold open house March 30       The Woodbridge YMCA will hold a summer day camp open house from noon to 2 p.m. March 30 at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St. For more information visit www.metuchen-edisonymca.org and click on Woodbridge. More ... American Legion slates blood drive for March 25       TheAmerican Legion T. Nulty Post No. 471 will sponsor a blood drive March 25, 2:30-8 p.m. at the post home, 25 Brown Ave., Iselin.Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call (732) 634-9119. More ... Parish slates gift auction, pro wrestling, flea mkt.       Holy Family,Woodbridge, will sponsor a pro wrestling night in conjunction with the National Wrestling Superstars at 7:45 p.m. April 11 in the Parish Center. The cost is $16 for adults, $13 for children and senior citizens. For more information, call Debbie at (732) 541-5736 or Joe at (732) 888-170... More ... Colonia Senior Citizens Club announced events       The Colonia Senior Citizens Club is planning a day trip to Atlantic City on March 17 to Trump Plaza for $18; attendees will get back $20 in cash and $5 in food. Call Connie at (732) 388-3104 for more information. The bus will leave from the St. John Vianney Church parking lot at 11 a.m. sharp. More ... VFW to host comedy night March 22       The Avenel VFW Memorial Post No. 7164, 60 W. Park Ave., will be hosting a comedy nightMarch 22, 7:30 - 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Price includes on complimentary drink. Finger foods will be available. For tickets or information, call (732) 636-9615. More ... Fostering love for others Foster parents tell their stories of opening their hearts and homes BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       Lilliam and Gary Costa, of North Brunswick, are both on their second marriages. Lilliam has two children fromher firstmarriage:Michael Jr., 16, and Michaela, 13. Gary has a daughter fromhis previous marriage: Harleigh, 12. More ... Woodbridge AARP schedules events       Woodbridge AARP Chapter 3869 has scheduled the following events: March 18, evening performance of "My Fair Lady" at the N.J. Performing Arts Center, Newark. Dinner at Tony D's in Newark. The fee is $88. May 6, "Las Vegas Revue" show at Penn's Peak Theater in Pennsylvania. Full luncheon. The fee ... More ... Woodbridge H.S. PTO to hold bingo fundraiser       Woodbridge High School PTO will be hosting its 10th annual Project Graduation Basket Bingo on April 4 at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Port Reading. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Mayor John McCormac is scheduled to be the guest bingo caller. More ... YMCA parents' night out, adult art, book club       TheMetuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High Street, will be holding Parents' Night Out 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. onMarch 14 and 28. Children ages 3 -1 3 (must be toilet trained) will enjoy pizza, games and arts and crafts. Fee for members is $15 for the first child, $10 for each additional child. Fee for nonmembers ... More ... Hadassah to discuss Young Judea on April 1       The Colonia Chapter of Hadassah will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 1 at Temple Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Guest speaker Ido Benvenisti, a representative of Young Judea, will provide an update of Young Judea activities and also discuss current happenings in Israel. Guests are welcome to atten... More ...