Benefit carnival in honor of local girl May 14-18
      The Fashion Love Ashlyn Educational Fund Inc. will host a benefit carnival at the Mayor Frank Pelzman Memorial Park on Tappen StreetMay 14-18 in honor ofAshlyn Ferriero, who was fatally struck by a North Jersey Coast Line NJ Transit train in June 2007.
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Parish slates gift auction, pro wrestling, flea mkt.
      Holy Family Parish, 213 PershingAve., Carteret, 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 ...
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Poetswednesday at Barron Arts on April 9
      Poetswednesday will feature John Amen at 8 p.m. April 9 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Amen is the author of two collections of poetry, "Christening the Dancer" and "More of Me Disappears," and he has released a folk and folk rock CD called "All I'll Never Need.
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Bowling fundraiser to benefit ill kids April 12
      The Prodigal Foundation Inc. will host a benefit for children affected by cancer on April 12 at the Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. The benefit will consist of three games of bowling (no-tap format), food, a tricky tray, and a chance to win a 50-inch Samsung flat-panel HD TV.
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Soup kitchen fundraiser set for April 14
      The board of trustees of Woman Aware, Domestic Violence Victims of Middlesex County, will hold its 16th annual soup kitchen fundraiser, "ATaste ofKindness," 6- 8:30 p.m. April 14 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27,Edison. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. For more information callWom...
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Woodbridge H.S. class of '58 planning reunion
      Woodbridge High School's class of 1958 is planning a 50th-year reunion May 16-18. The reunion committee is looking for classmates or information on the whereabouts of members of the class. Additional information is available by calling Barbara Smeck Papierz at (732) 636-8797 or Cathy Centuori Pec...
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Volunteers sought to help domestic violence victims
      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.
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Senior club to host A.C., winery, big band, trips
      The Colonia Senior Citizens Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Colonia Firehouse on Inman Avenue, Colonia. On April 14, the club will host a trip to the Renault Winery plus four hours in Atlantic City.
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St. Andrew's Church, Knights slate blood drives
      New Jersey Blood Services will be conducting blood drives in Woodbridge during April. Traditionally, donations decline during the winter, and increased April collections are needed to replenish blood supplies. At the same time, bad weather may lead to the cancellation of or reduced attendance at s...
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USO extravaganza, A.C. trip on AARP's slate
      Colonia AARP Chapter No. 3459 is sponsoring a trip to Doolan's in Spring Lake for a luncheon and show, "USO Stars & Stripes Extravaganza" on May 28. The price is $68 per person. The bus will depart from the St. John Vianney Church parking lot on Inman Avenue, Colonia, at 10 a.m. For information an...
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'For the Bible Tells Me So' to be shown April 9
      The new documentary "For the Bible Tells Me So" will be shown at Trinity Episcopal Church, 650 Rahway Ave., at 7:30 p.m. April 9. The screening is open to the public, and a free-will offering will be collected to help offset the cost of bringing the filmtoWoodbridge.
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