the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD NJ , Special Properties Real Estate Services, LLC, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, has welcomed Eric Martens as a Realtor Associate in its Ridgewood-West office in Ridgewood, NJ. His addition is part of the agency’s ongoing growth and expansion throughout northern New Jersey.
Continue reading Real Estate Professional Joins Special Properties’ Ridgewood-West Office as Realtor Associate®
HOW TO PLAY:::::
1) Starting on Feb. 1st, 2019, every purchase made at Ben&Jerry’s Ridgewood location will include a Photo Challenge Card.
2| Stop by the Ridgewood Public Library to locate item specified on your Photo Challenge Card.
3| Once item is located at the library take a picture with the item, Photo Challenge Card, and yourself in front of the Ben &Jerry’s Photo Opp (located at
the Ridgewood Public Library’s lobby area).
4| Post picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ridgewoodreaditandeatit.
Don’t forget to tag us @benandjerrysnj and
@ridgewoodlibrary_youthservices
DISCLAIMER
Enter as many challenges as you like. Each entry will be submitted into a weekly raffle. One winner per week will be drawn and prizes may vary. ALL entries will be entered into a Grand Raffle Prize. Two lucky
winners will be selected to win either a year of free ice cream (one pint each week) or a catering party courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. Names will be drawn at the Ridgewood Public Library’s Library Con on Saturday,
March 9 @ 3pm (125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood NJ 07450).
Please contact Ridgewood Public Library, Youth Services Dept. (201) 670-5600 ext. 110 or Ben & Jerry’s (201) 689-1122 for more information.
Have fun!!!!
photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A dump truck emblazoned with a seal from the County of Bergen Parks Department crashed into a Ridgewood office building in the Central Business District on Wednesday afternoon, 01/30, damaging at least four (4) vehicles parked there. The driver fled the scene in the damaged truck, but was apprehended shortly thereafter by Ridgewood Police officers. Before being taken into custody for unspecified charges, the driver was evaluated for a minor hand injury by Ridgewood EMTs. Firefighters from Ridgewood Fire Department and officials from the Village of Ridgewood’s Building Department were observed evaluating the structure to determine the extent of damage. The building, located at 257 East Ridgewood Avenue, the former Sealfons department store building houses PNC bank, real estate, and medical offices. Personnel from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Bergen County Sheriff’s Offices were assisting Ridgewood Police in processing the scene(s) and interviewing the driver. No injuries were reported by any occupants of the office building, which was evacuated immediately after it was struck.
photo courtesy of Family Promise
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Family Promise Super 50/50 Raffle is Here!
Here is an easy way to support Family Promise – and have a chance to win up to $25,000!
Tickets are $100 each. Grand prize is 25% of proceeds up to $25,000, with 16 additional opportunities to win a cash prize!
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.
Proceeds benefit Family Promise’s programs that provide shelter and support to homeless working families with children. Every ticket sold will help make a difference for a family in need. Please buy a ticket today!
To purchase tickets…
Please call 201-833-8009 or download this form and mail your payment to:
Family Promise of Bergen County
100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VI4Ij0mNZkECXGORwawoczhnK3Ukun8YZk_mIExNnvLJvVEV7_jG87qAmqApbYbuftgoLJXOsb5Mrx7LfgH7XGNU7q2bRvQcDjU7fvzRm8y0PRHfOBx8FOTP-2y0riOxg9u3Ocw38qA2jWhPSsQAKMxvwtFmcB65HCICj5EJxoERjaPpUlTZznHWEUS8iCvb3wy2TalFPSlMa4pNTWOzg77zWP1Z_bQaJeALSqcVLyFj2_wBrCW6tp6zFSnnGNQGRZ6kKCUfyW8=&c=vs34GiOHYA4wfP28DFQz2hiq_MdVbQgz_bkPX2ZHXBfCuc_I5sbhvA==&ch=cEEWgGBXK1QjSqJaSHlHDGaQ3iynC05HBT_R5Yrc09NiwY4LlTfSrQ==
Drawing will be held on April 10, 2019 at 11am at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale.
Winners do not need to be present to win.
Thank you – and good luck!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday, January 30th @ 7 to 9:30PM – learn how to use an Instant Pot with Archana Mundhe of Ministry of Curry as she teaches us how to make some of her top recipes from her new book “The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook”! Her recipes incorporate authentic Indian flavors into modern recipes! Space is limited to15 for this class so sign up soon! Cost is $65 per person and includes our goodie bag of olive oil and balsamic vinegar that are used plus the recipes!
Details: Bring a friend or spouse, a bottle of wine & enjoy a night out!
How to sign up: In store, or by phone 201-882-1515 with payment to assure a spot.
Wed, January 30, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: Olive R Twist, 34 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The 2019 Woman’s Club Annual Garage Sale is 2/22 -24. Hours are Fri.-Sat. 9 – 3 & Sun. 9-noon
The address is 215 W. Ridgewood Ave.
We are accepting donations now through Feb. 21. M/T/F from 9:30 -1:30 and Sat. 2/16 from 9:30-noon & Sun. 2/17 from 2-4 at the Clubhouse kitchen door. Please donate only clean items in good repair, with all parts/pieces.
For more info email [email protected]
Experts from Astor Galleries will be available Fri. & Sat. to appraise all types of antiques, collectibles, and vintage items for a fee of $10 per item or 3 items for $25. They will also purchase gold and silver on the spot. Astor Galleries will donate a portion of their profits to the Woman’s Club. www.astorgalleries.com
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ,”Score BIG with Tito’s on Super Bowl Sunday”
“Get your orders in at least 72 hours in advance for easy pick up or delivery”
Please see the attached ad for details….
Game Day is February 3rd 2019!!!
“Get your orders in at least 72 hours in advance for easy pick up or delivery”
https://media-cdn.getbento.com/accounts/70180e7dc4781e2aa08aa511a093a9c3/media/accounts/media/tVQmTHIDRFmK2KzHJaVB_Superbowl%20Menu%20Flyer.pdf
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Rdigewood NJ, Gather with your fellow arts enthusiasts for the 2019 Ridgewood Arts Foundation Honors! Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and spectacular performances by this year’s honorees: Mack Brandon & The Connection and the Ridgewood Friends of Music.
Tickets are now available on a limited basis for $80 each. This event sells out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early. All proceeds assist the Ridgewood Arts Foundation in its mission to provide funding for the many worthy arts organizations in and around our community.
Featuring Performances By:
Friends of Music and Mack Brandon and the Connection
Buy Tickets
Join Us for Our
2019 Honors Event!
Sunday, January 27, 4:00-6
Sun, January 27, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Park West Loft, 30 Oak St. Ridgewood, NJ
JJ Travel Associates Business Launch
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Join us for a signature JJ Travel cocktail and hors d’ouevres as we celebrate the OFFICIAL launch of JJ Travel Associates.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
7:00PM to 10:00PM
HO-HO-KUS Inn and Tavern
1 East Franklin Turnpike, HoHoKus
Jen and Joel will give one lucky cruiser $500 toward the price of the cruise.
RSVP:
Jennifer Edelson and Joel Wesseldyke
201-893-7602
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that I share with you, as we approach our 19th year in business this April, that we are expanding!
Some office space has became available upstairs in the beautiful historic building we are located in and I could not pass up the opportunity to create a space that would be serene, quiet, private and give us chance to expand on our workshop offerings as well as services. I am also happy to share that our Crystal Healer, Corissa, will be utilizing the space as our partner. She will offer services as well as monthly healing circles and have beautiful energized crystals available for purchase. The space offers two additional treatment rooms to our four on the first floor as well as a “whisper room” waiting area.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, According Super Cellars, with 2,000 years of wine growing history Bordeaux offers great value today. Bordeaux is one of the largest wine growing regions in the world and that size offers a great diversity of wines.
The Ridgewood blog is a huge fan of moderate priced Bordeaux’s.For years we have purchased them with surprising results . Great for the cold weather or with a most red meat dishes .
Continue reading Bordeaux – Wonderful Value at Every Price Point
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Add your voice and vision to the future of the Village of Ridgewood at: www.visionridgewood.org
What should the Village be like in 5, 10, or 20 years? What trends do you think might have a significant impact on the Village in the future? What is your vision for the future of the Village?
The Village recently launched Our Village, Our Future, which is a Village-wide visioning process that will form the creation of our community’s next Master Plan. Visit www.visionridgewood.org to learn more about Our Village, Our Future and start providing your insight and input through the on-line Visioning Questionnaire.
Continue reading OUR VILLAGE, OUR FUTURE: VISIONING FOR RIDGEWOOD’S NEXT MASTER PLAN
By Tony Russo, CIANJ President
Ridgewood NJ, There has been a lot of discussion recently on raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Governor Murphy would like to see $15 an hour this year but the Legislature introduced a bill which would phase in the increase over several years. The reason given for increasing the minimum wage is the high cost of living in New Jersey.
What is missing from the current discussion are the reasons why New Jersey has such a high cost of living. The major reasons for such a high cost of living are the taxes and fees paid by New Jersey’s residents and businesses. Property taxes, sales taxes, fuel taxes, income taxes, the corporate business tax — New Jersey is a heavily taxed state. Also absent from the discussion is why $15 an hour would somehow make New Jersey affordable.
Government needs to appreciate that most private sector jobs in New Jersey are with small businesses. These business owners take on risks daily as competition is fierce. Most work hard to make ends meet but unfortunately some do not survive.
Employees are a business’ number one resource and keeping good talent is a top priority. An hourly wage is just one part of how a business compensates employees. Many offer fringe benefits including paid time off, healthcare insurance, 401(k) contributions, short- and long-term disability, bonuses and life insurance. When the Legislature focuses on only the hourly rate and not the total compensation paid, it is not reflective of the total amount spent by employers.
More importantly, Trenton lawmakers should not look toward the private sector to make New Jersey affordable but rather look inward to reduce the size of government and make New Jersey a business-friendly State. New investment will create new jobs, more competition and innovation which in turn will improve the quality of life of residents as well as increasing the coffers of the state government. This would reduce the current pressure on New Jersey’s existing businesses.
A government wage mandate on the private sector is the wrong approach and will only lead to higher prices and job losses, ultimately hurting the very people they are trying to help. Finally, New Jersey voters already weighed in on this matter in 2013 when they approved an amendment to the state constitution tying any increases to the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index or CPI.By Tony Russo, CIANJ President
photo by Boyd Loving
the staff of the Ridgewod blog
Ridgewood NJ, Learning Express Toys of Ridgewood at 111 East Ridgewood Avenue (201) 445-8697 is closing its doors .
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On January 16, 2019, teen and millennial expert Ana Homayoun, will be visiting our district to talk about the important topic of Social Media Wellness. We are delighted that she will be delivering three phenomenal programs that day: one for all ninth grade students, a second for staff members, and finally the parent program, which is part of our Wellbeing Speaker Series.
Continue reading Millennial Expert Ana Homayoun, will Speak on Social Media Wellness
