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Pro Arte Chorale Wine Tasting Event In Ridgewood – An Evening on the Rhine

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October 12,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The Pro Arte Chorale will host a wine tasting featuring German wines on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 4-7 PM at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ. The cost is $45 per person and includes the wine, soft drinks, German delicacies and one ticket to our upcoming concert.  Each tasting will be presented by a local wine expert.

Join us for a truly enjoyable evening ~ ~  bring family and friends!    Persons under the age of 21 will not be permitted alcohol.  Attendees must furnish valid ID required upon request.  State of NJ License number 41249.

On Sunday, November 20, we will present our first concert of the 2016-2017 season, featuring Brahms’ brilliant Ein Deutsches Requiem and Haydn’sInsanae et vanae curae.  Concert will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood beginning at 4:00pm.

For tickets to both events, please go to our website at  www.proartechorale.org

 

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Readers suggest the Village of Ridgewood Re-Line many crosswalks for public safety

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It’s clear Lots of catching up to do from the previous gang of neglect
Re-line the Dangerous Pedestrian Crossing in front of the Library before daylight savings dark afternoons and early winter Sunsets.

Could the Maple Ave. crosswalk between Kings and the library be painted in fluorescent or reflective paint? It’s very dangerous–anything that could be done to mitigate that would be a good idea.

Wait one minute! Why can’t you paint the crosswalks that need attention, which is basically all of them? Do pedestrian lives not matter?

Please paint more visible crosswalks at the corner of S. Irving and Ridgewood Ave. Also, the crosswalks across Ridgewood Ave in front of the High School – 2 of them. Also, the crosswalks at the corner of Ridgewood Ave and Maple. Pedestrian lives matter, too.

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Major Ridgewood Yard Waste Rule Change :Grass clippings must be segregated from other yard waste and cannot be placed in the street with leaves

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October 13,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Rules change; disposal of grass clippings – Grass clippings must be segregated from other yard waste and cannot be placed in the street with leaves.

Effective immediately per Ordinance #3550, approved by Village Council on 10/12/2016:

A.  Grass clippings cannot be placed in the same container as brush, leaves and other vegetative debris.

B.  Placement of yard waste in the street that is not containerized is only permitted during the placement dates designated by the annualLeaf Collection Schedule Notice, and at all times shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet, and may not contain any brush or grass clippings.

No details have been provided yet as to what impact, if any, these changes will bring to the Village’s current yard waste pick up schedule (i.e., once per week during curbside yard waste pick up season).

The changes were made because:

1.  An NJDEP advisory that grass clippings can no longer be deposited in the Village’s Lakeview Compost Facility.

2.  Compost that is free of grass clippings can be sold at a higher price.

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The Valley Hospital Named one of America’s Best Breast Centers for Third Consecutive Year

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Honored for providing exceptional patient care and clinical excellence

October 13,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, For the third consecutive year, The Valley Hospital has earned the Women’s Choice Award®  as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. This evidence-based designation is the only award that identifies the country’s best breast centers based on robust criteria that considers female patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

To earn this recognition, The Valley Hospital Breast Center, along with 450 other award winners throughout the nation, had to meet the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) standards from the American College of Surgeons and carry the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) seal from the American College of Radiology.  The Valley Hospital Breast Center also had to receive a rating in the top 75% for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) patient recommendation measures.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for breast care,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.  “It’s a testament to the priority our Breast Center physicians, nurses and staff place on making sure every patient’s needs are met when it comes to breast care.”

Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among American women according to the American Cancer Society, and one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

“Whether it’s an annual mammogram or addressing a more serious concern, every woman deserves the best breast care and an opportunity to live a healthy life. By letting women know which breast centers in their area are among America’s best, we are able to reduce their risk by helping them make smarter healthcare choices,” says Delia Passi, CEO and Founder of the Women’s Choice Award.

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Ridgewood Continues to be Hit with Incidents of Identity Theft

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October 12,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, more identity fraud incidents have been reported in Ridgewood . The Ridgewood Police have recently reported ;

A Cambridge Road resident responded to the Police department on October 5, 2016 to report a Theft of Identity. The victim reported she received two Chase credit cards in the mail without her authorization. The victim contacted Chase Bank and was informed someone used her personal identity and applied for the credit cards. Chase Bank cancelled the credit cards and is investigating the incident.

On October 7, 2016 a Glenwood Road resident responded to the Police Department to report Identity Theft in the past. The victim reported discovering an unauthorized credit card purchase on his Chase credit card in the amount of $1527 from Bob’s Furniture. The victim reported he was satisfied that Chase reversed the unauthorized charge and he only requested documentation of the incident.

10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Shielding your private information with no risk of a breakdown may be impossible these days. But there are some simple ways to protect you from becoming a victim of Identity Theft.

Simple but very important, tips to protect you and your name.

1. Destroy private records and statements. Tear up – or, if you prefer, shred – credit cards statements, solicitations, and other documents that contain private financial information.

2. Secure your mail. Empty you mailbox quickly, lock it or get a P.O. box so criminals don’t have a chance to snatch credit card pitches. Never mail outgoing bill payments and checks from home. They can be stolen from your mailbox and the payee’s name erased with solvents. Mail them from the post office or another secure location.

3. Safeguard your Social Security number. Never carry your card with you, or any other card that may have your number, like a health insurance card. Don’t put your number on your checks. It’s the primary target for identity thieves because it gives them access to your credit report and bank accounts.

4. Don’t leave a paper trail. Never leave ATM, credit card or gas station receipts behind.

5. Never let your credit card out of your sight. Worried about credit card skimming? Always keep an eye on your card or, when that’s not possible, pay with cash.

6. Know who you’re dealing with. Whenever anyone contacts you asking for private identity or financial information, make no response other than to find out who they are, what company they represent and the reason for the call. If you think the request is legitimate, contact the company yourself and confirm what you were told before revealing any of your personal data.

7. Take your name off marketers’ hit lists. In addition to the national Do-Not-Call registry (1-888-382-1222), you can also cut down on junk mail and opt out of credit card solicitations.

8. Be more defensive with personal information. Ask salespeople and other if information such as Social Security or driver’s license number is absolutely necessary. Ask anyone who does require your Social Security number about their privacy policy and that you do not want your information given to anyone else.

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Ridgewood Honors Law Enforcement with a Blue Line Down North Maple

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October 12,2016

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Ridgewood NJ,  The Village of Ridgewood became one of many Bergen County NJ communities to honor law enforcement personnel by striping a main thoroughfare with a blue colored traffic line. Ridgewood’s “blue line” is located on North Maple Avenue, between Franklin Avenue and Linwood Avenue, right in front of Village Hall and Ridgewood Police Headquarters. Village officials gathered in front of Village Hall on Tuesday, 10/11 to commemorate the event.

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Ridgewood Voters Are you Registered to Vote?

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October 11,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, not sure you are registered to vote ? New Jersey has a system where you can check your status .

https://voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/servlet/com.saber.publicaccess.control.PublicAccessNavigationServlet?USERPROCESS=PublicSearch#

 

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Reader says Ridgewood is in the process of taxing itself to death

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Ridgewood is in the process of taxing itself to death. Look at houses at the high end of the market that are already not selling. This will creep down to the middle market as we continue to make avoidable expenditures like this that increase our taxes. Remember that we already have unsustainable union contracts and expenditures legislated by Trenton to swallow every year. We need to be looking for ways to reduce spending – not increase it for the benefit of the few.

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VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED OCTOBER 10, 2016 – COLUMBUS DAY

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October 10,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Offices will be closed on October 10, 2016 for Columbus Day, there will also be no garbage or recycling pickup on this day. Offices will reopen on October 11, 2016.

Here is the complete 1492 poem:

IN 1492

In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.

He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.

A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.

Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.

Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.

Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.

October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!

“Indians!  Indians!”  Columbus cried;
His heart was filled with joyful pride.

But “India” the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.

The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice.

Columbus sailed on to find some gold
To bring back home, as he’d been told.

He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain.

The first American?  No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.

 

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RIDGEWOOD ANNUAL FLU CLINIC – OCTOBER 27 – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

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October 10,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, RIDGEWOOD ANNUAL FLU CLINIC  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ANNE ZUSY YOUTH CENTER 131 N. MAPLE AVE. 9:00AM UNTIL 11:00AM
MUST CALL FOR APPOINTMENT: Valley Community Health 201-291-6090
65 years and over FREE with Medicare Part B –NO HMO MEDICARE ACCEPTED
6 MONTHS – 64 years  Flu vaccine – $27.00 (cash or check only

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Big Week at Bookends in Ridgewood : STEVE YOUNG, NEWT & CALLISTA GINGRICH, JAKE PAUL, LOL TOLHURST

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October 9,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, it going to be a big week for Bookends in Ridgewood ;

Tuesday, October 11th @ 6:00pm,STEVE YOUNG will sign his new book: QB: My Life Behind the Spirals ($30.00).

Wednesday October 12th at 7 PM – 8 PM , New York Times Bestselling Authors, NEWT & CALLISTA GINGRICH, will sign their new books: Treason ($26.00) & Hail to the Chief ($16.99). Books available: October 11th.

Thursday, October 13 at 5 PM – 6 PM , Social media sensation, JAKE PAUL, will sign his new book: You Gotta Want It ($24.99). Books available: October 11th.

Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Co-founder of The Cure, LOL TOLHURST, will sign his new book: Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys ($27.50). Books available: October 11th.

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.

Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.

While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed.  We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.

Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ   07450   201-445-0726

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RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS HAUNTED HARVEST !

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HAUNTED HARVEST – RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – OCTOBER 29

October 9,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’ s Haunted Harvest, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Saturday, October 29 from 1 – 4pm, weather permitting. No raindate.

Walk through the Haunted Grave Yard, Hide in the Hay Maze, Jump through the Pumpkin Patch.  Join in the Halloween Parade and Contest – wear your greatest costume for adults, children and pets.

In the  park everyone will be given a map to the stores that will be providing fun activities and sweet treats.

Free and fun for everyone!

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Reader says , Don’t go holier than thou about residents’ trees ,What about artificial turf, especially in a flood plane

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Don’t go holier than thou about residents’ trees. What about artificial turf, especially in a flood plane; artificial turf means DEATH to all life. Talk about destruction of our already destroyed ecosystem, NATURE. Plant trees in Maple Field like there used to be. No more artificial turf.

What about the still open possibility of clear cutting trees in Schedler. Even dead trees provide food for birds, where insects inhabit. No dead trees shall be removed in public fields. There are not enough of them.

Kids will have to learn to live with nature be a part of nature not apart from nature and wait for grass to grow before playing their games.

Some residents cut down trees because they are afraid branches or the whole tree could fall on them and kill them in a storm. We have worse storms now because of man made climate change. And now people on the council want residents to risk having their families killed from trees that can fall on them and fall through their house.
Residents should go to court and fight over the idea of having to pay a fine to cut down a tree on their property.

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Registration for Ridgewood YWCA Session 2 Classes Starts October 17

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October 8,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Registration for the next session of YWCA Bergen County programs starts Monday, October 17 at 8:30 a.m. Classes run from October 30 through December 23 at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood location, and members can register at www.ywcabergencounty.org, by phone, or in person.

For Kids & Teens: Children’s Dance for ages 3 to 13 introduces and fosters love of movement through Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop classes. Tiger Sharks Swim Team for ages 5 to 18 combines team sport and individual challenge with an emphasis on skill development, positive values, and competitive experiences. American Red Cross Certified Swim Classes for every age and level teaches lifelong fitness and safety skills in a fun and therapeutic environment. Water Polo for ages 10 to 18 years teaches game strategy, swim techniques, and water polo skills like throwing and shooting goals with one hand while treading water.
For Adults: POP Pilates Express is an incredible fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves, choreographed to your favorite Top 40 hits. This intense, mat based workout challenges students to rhythmically flow from one exercise to the next, developing a rock solid core, while leaving no muscle untouched. 360 Movement Fitness Classes cross-train the body with a wide variety of challenging and motivating group fitness classes.
For Seniors: Fitness and Friendship Fridays is a free fun, social and informative monthly speaker series. Guest speakers from Hackensack UMC will be discussing a range of topics. Active Older Adult Fitness Classes provide a friendly and supportive environment to help improve member’s health and well-being.
Plus: WEN is Now: A Women’s Empowerment Network, dozens of other fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs. Drop-in child care is also available at the 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility. Visit www.ywcabergencounty.org or call 201-444-5600 for more information.

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Carson Kressley at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood

Carson Kressley at the Woman's Club of Ridgewood
Wed, October 12, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 W. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

Carson Kressley Emmy-Award Winning TV personality, Style Expert,
Fashion Designer & New York Times Best Selling Author
Television Personality, CARSON KRESSLEY, will meet/greet and take photos for his new book: Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big?. Tickets are $35 and include a signed copy of the book. *This Event will be held at The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood*

Wednesday, October 12th !
Talk, Signed Book, Meet/Greet!
& Photo with Carson Kressley!
$35.00 Per Person!
6:00pm Doors Open!
7:00pm TALK followed by!
Meet & Greet /PHOTO with Carson Kressley !
Books will be distributed at the event.!
REGISTER now online: !
www.mkt.com/bookends!
or by calling Bookends!
signed copies are also available!
201-445-0726! !
Event Location:
The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood!
215 W. Ridgewood Avenue!
Ridgewood, NJ 07450!
This event is non-refundable.! !