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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends of Ridgewood will host Bill Pennington
Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm the Award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times. Pennington, will sign his new book “Chumps to Champs .
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
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Ridgewood NJ, Treat your kids to a day of hands-on adventure, featuring an opportunity to climb on board to explore the trucks that touch their lives. They’ll also have the chance to learn directly from Ridgewood’s emergency and public works workers about the exciting work they perform every day.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to Experience Ridgewood.
For additional details or call The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce at (201)445-2600 or email us at info@ridgewoodchamber.com
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, On Maple next to Van Neste Square Memorial Park , Thursday May 16, 9am -2pm .
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Ridgewood NJ, What would an ideal library offer you and your family? Library expert Leslie Burger welcomes all ideas and ages to discuss design and renovation concepts and exciting trends in library uses and services. All welcome.
SATURDAY, MAY 11 1-2PM | Reimagine RPL: Your Voice Matters
The Library Director and Consultant will share our design concept and invite all residents to ask questions, share ideas and discuss concerns. Please bring your questions, ideas, and appetite: Cookies and Coffee will be provided Residents will also be able to view the concept and provide input to the Library Director by visiting www.ridgewoodlibrary.org and clicking the Reimagine RPL box, starting June 1, 2019.
For more information, please contact Library Director Nancy Greene at ngreene@ridgewoodlibrary.org or 201-670-5600 x 124.
Strange. Schedler, which serves about 12 people and a family of bald eagles, always makes it on to the formal meeting agenda… and yet Mayor Hache can’t get a formal hearing for Nancy Greene and the Library, which serves thousands of Village residents?
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to be selected for this award,” said Joseph Alvaro, Executive Producer, of The Lucky Ones.
After the screening, there was a Q&A in the theater. “The film was so well-received. The audience had so many great questions and comments. Their reaction reflects the overwhelmingly positive feedback we get when we interview people on the street for the upcoming web platform.”
“ I’m really proud that the project is being recognized for its very special content and that everyone’s hard work is paying off,” exclaimed Alvaro.
Continue reading “The Lucky Ones” wins Best Web / New Media category at The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
MAY 1, 2019
7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewoood NJ, This weekend you will see members of the Knights of Columbus Council 1736 around town asking for donations for their annual collection for people with intellectual disabilities. One of the recipients is Camp Sunshine, which holds events at their Ridgewood Duck Pond site all summer long for this population. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Ridgewood NJ, Award winning concert pianist Lisa Yui, will be featured with the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven’s enduringly popular Emperor Concerto on Friday May 3 at 8:00 p.m., at the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Described as “a musical phenomenon” (Pianiste magazine), Yamaha Artist Lisa Yui has performed as soloist with prominent orchestras such as the Tokyo Symphony, Polish National Radio, Toronto Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra, and the Krakow State Philharmonic.
Continue reading Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra to Perform Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto and Sibelius Symphony No. 2
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Ridgewood NJ, A New Jersey appeals court rules employers cannot fire employees who take medical marijuana and fail a drug test.The New Jersey court ruling says marijuana patients are protected under the state Law Against Discrimination as long as they aren’t high on the job.
The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by Justin Wild, a former funeral director in Ridgewood who took medical cannabis to manage pain caused by cancer.
Continue reading NJ Court Rules Ridgewood Business Could Not Fire Medical Pot Patient For Failing Drug Tests
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Ridgewood NJ, Age Friendly presents: A community health talk with Ashton Applewhite author of This chair rocks: A manifesto Against Ageism
Think differently about growing older and how aging is a natural, lifelong, powerful process that unites us all. Discrimination exists in all walks of life.
When: Tuesday, April 30th 7-8:30pm
Ridgewood Public Library
125 N. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
RSVP to reserve a seat at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org
Parking available at Graydon Pool Lot
For more information call 201-632-1554 or email agefriendlyridgewood@gmail.com
Light refreshments will be served. Book signings offered.
“First, learn to spell. Perhaps some prayer would help.
Second, one only need to look at how the present joke of a presidential administration got into power to see that “christians” are fundamentally anti-atheist. They are willing to over look perhaps the most un-christian person characteristics solely to advance their agenda. An agenda which goes against the tide of history.
I look forward to the day that religion is but a story we tell our children of a far more ignorant age.”
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There you go again. More angry, hateful rhetoric. You are just making my point.
This type of mean spirited, pious, snarky attack reinforces my point that most people, regardless of their belief in God would rather spend time with those who believe in God, since they are generally more pleasant.
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Ridgewood NJ, The newest Ridgewood Restaurant, Green Fusion will be doing their Official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on:
April 23, 2019 at 5:30pm
Green Fusion – Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant BYOB
22 Oak Street
Ribbon cutting at 5:30pm
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood library is asking patrons to flood the April 24th meeting of the Village Council to promote its virtues .
“What does the Ridgewood Library mean to you? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences about how RPL has enhanced your life during the public portion of the Village Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 24 @ 7:30pm.”
Continue reading Ridgewood Library Asks Supporters to Flood the April 24th Village Council Meeting to Promote its Virtues
” So, you raised your children here, got the benefit of an excellent education, a town without metal detectors or gang violence. I assume they got into good colleges. You are living in a house worth probably assessed over $1.6 million. Your taxes are about 60% of what you would pay in most of Essex County. If you work in New York City, there are few towns that provide a better lifestyle with a shorter commute than Ridgewood. We have a great downtown (true, maybe not as good as it used to be, but neither is anywhere else, and I agree that the high parking fees are ridiculous). As for the leaders, they have been elected for issue-specific reasons, but that is the responsibility of the voters (and especially the NON-voters). Ridgewood isn’t perfect by any means, but it isn’t nearly as bad as everyone is making it out to be. But if you disagree, lots of people are ready to buy your house, which would undoubtedly be priced higher than most surrounding towns, and marketed highlighting Ridgewood’s many amenities and qualities. I hope James’ potential purchasers don’t read his blog entry! “
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that a Ridge Road resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report a fraud on April 5th. The victim reported an unknown person contacted her by phone claiming to be a law enforcement officer. The caller reported the victim’s identity was used fraudulently and convinced the victim into purchasing a $500.00 retail store gift card. The victim followed the instructions of the caller and purchased the gift card but realized the call was a scam prior to sending the gift card. The victim reported she will attempt to return the gift card and recover her money.
