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Ridgewood NJ, down three points from a week ago, Thirty percent (30%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending November 18, 2021.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday the Ridgewood Guild held it’s 12th Annual Winterfest! Winterfest took place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right on Ridgewood Avenue. It was a cold, brisk day but our turnout was great! The event featured Ice sculptures, music and singing , a horse drawn hayride as well as complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes, a trackless train ride, storytelling and even Santa !
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Ridgewood NJ, Cards of Joy – Sponsored by The Ridgewood Stigma Free Committee – Deadline is December 15th – The Ridgewood Stigma Free Committee is sponsoring a “Cards of Joy” holiday greeting campaign to encourage everyone to create a greeting card that is colorful, creative and decorative or create a card with a heartfelt message, which will be distributed to older residents in Ridgecrest or SHARE Senior Housing and at New Bridge Medical Center. Inside the card, write a letter, starting with “Dear Friend” and then signing your first name. Do not put a date on it. In the letter, think about what the recipient might like to read and offer encouraging advice about the small joys in life, in a positive, motivating and joyful way. Wish them a healthy and happy holiday season. No envelope is needed, just drop your card off at the Reception Desk in the lobby of Village Hall, the special mailbox at the Ridgewood Public Library for “Cards of Joy” or the mailbox at New Bridge Medical Center, no later than December 15, 2021. The goal is to collect 1,000 cards of heartfelt wishes.
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Ridgewood NJ, December 3, 2021 – Downtown for the Holidays Ridgewood Christmas Tree lighting . Downtown for the Holidays Presents “Trucks on Holiday”– 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Sponsored by The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce –This year’s theme of “Trucks on Holiday” is for the young and young at heart! Village vehicles will be on display and decorated for the holidays, on both the east side and west side of the Central Business District. Take a stroll through the pedestrian tunnel at the train station, to easily enjoy all of the events. Gaze and take pictures at the beautiful lit trees (located at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, and at the train station parking lot). There will also be s’mores at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, music and merriment on the streets, see the “Grinch”, wave to Santa in his cart, and ride the trackless train. East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed down to vehicles from North Maple Avenue to Broad Street beginning at 4:30 p.m., which will create a pedestrian plaza. The west side parking area at Garber Square, will also be closed to vehicles. Enjoy our small businesses and eateries before, during or after this annual event.
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Ridgewood NJ, Columbia Bank is excited to announce, once again it will continue its tradition of sponsoring The Village of Ridgewood’s “Downtown for the Holidays” festivities, including the annual iconic Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, and gift-giving.
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Ridgewood NJ, the holiday season is right around the corner! Trees.com shared what to know when choosing what real Christmas Tree to bring home.
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photo is from Winterfest 2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will sing holiday music to open the season at Ridgewood Guild’s Winterfest, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.Location: Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ. Winterfest is free and open to the public.
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Ridgewood NJ, when 43-year-old Viviana Ruscitto died after she underwent a hysterectomy in 2014 that spread cancer cells throughout her abdomen, it led to a malpractice suit against The Valley Hospital and her surgeon. Seven years later, that case has reached the New Jersey Supreme Court, whose decision may influence future doctors’ actions and recourse for patients when medical procedures cause harm.
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Ridgewood NJ, Small Business Saturday, which will be held on November 27 this year, urges people to support small businesses by purchasing locally. At the height of the Great Recession, American Express established this shopping holiday in 2010 as an effort to divert holiday shopping to local retailers. After a decade, it is now commemorated in all 50 states, and the Senate passed a resolution commemorating Small Business Saturday in 2011.
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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Guild on Saturday November 27th at 12:00 for The Ridgewood Guild’s 12th Annual Winterfest! Winterfest takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right on Ridgewood Avenue. Fun for all ages with Ice sculptures, music, complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes, a trackless train ride, storytelling and even Santa ! So join the Ridgewood Guild on Small Business Saturday for Winterfest!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Thanksgiving Holiday will be observed November 25 and 26.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale invites you to the first concert of their 2020-21 season, We Saw the Star: An Ars Musica Holiday, under the baton of Music Director, Brian Mummert, at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, come join the celebration in Van Neste Square next Sunday! As always, we light the menorah regardless of the weather but if it’s raining sideways (which it certainly has), we light very close to 5:30.
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday November 28th , the Menorah Lighting will be at 5:30 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
