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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department is ready for the Christmas Holidays . Greetings from Wallington Holiday Parade!
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Ridgewood NJ, There are a number of upcoming events in the Village, including welcoming in the holiday season compile by Heather A. Mailander the Village Manager .
November 11, 2018 – 2:00 p.m. – Veterans Day Service in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
Continue reading UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
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December 21,2017
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police are also reminding residents ,during these last few days before The holidays please be mindful of suspicious activities in your neighborhood. Make arrangements with a neighbor or a friend to bring in packages that you are expecting to be dropped off at your house. As always, if you see a suspicious or unfamiliar person in your neighborhood please call the Paramus Police Department.
December 20,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service for the upcoming holidays to give customers more travel options for last-minute shopping at the mall, leaving work early or attending New Year’s Eve festivities.
In addition, NJ TRANSIT is giving customers almost two weeks of continuous savings through a special extension of the Family SuperSaver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying customer. Usually limited to weekends, the Family SuperSaver Fare will be in effect for the entire holiday period, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, December 22 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, on all trains, buses and light rail lines.
“This is the time of year when so many special events take place and many visitors are using NJ TRANSIT to get where they need to go,’’ said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Steven H. Santoro. “NJ TRANSIT is pleased to offer the Family SuperSaver Fare, which allows our customers to stretch their holiday budgets just a bit. So leave the car behind and use NJ TRANSIT to go the mall, get into New York City or gather at a loved one’s home without the hassle of driving.’’
For complete schedule and fare information, customers may visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.
“The Commuter Tool Kit – The Tools You Need for a Better Travel Experience’’ is a colorful campaign designed for both the everyday commuter and visitor travelling on
NJ TRANSIT’s rail, bus, light rail and Access Link systems. Several features such as the mobile app, trip planner, ticket purchase options, travel information and travel savings are highlighted in the campaign. The brochure is printed in both English and Spanish.
The Commuter Tool Kit is available in brochure form, on the NJ TRANSIT website, in digital displays and delivered through the agency’s social media channels.
Customers can also take advantage of other ways to save money. NJ TRANSIT works with promotional partners throughout the year to offer discounts to many entertainment venues. Customers can go to njtransit.com/deals for special offers on show tickets, admission costs and travel this holiday season.
Friday, December 22
NJ TRANSIT will operate on a weekday schedule on most lines with additional “early getaway” service from New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal starting at 1 p.m. on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex and Port Jervis lines. On the Pascack Valley Line, regular Friday getaway service will operate. Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a weekday schedule. Buses will operate on a weekday schedule on all routes, with early getaway service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and on selected Jersey City waterfront routes starting around noon until 4 p.m. to accommodate the heaviest travel. Visit njtransit.com for details.
Saturday, December 23
NJ TRANSIT trains will operate on a weekend schedule. Most bus routes will operate on a Saturday schedule. Newark Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a Saturday schedule. HBLR will operate on a weekend schedule. Customers should consult their timetable for the holiday schedule or visit njtransit.com for details.
Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24
NJ TRANSIT trains will operate on a weekend schedule on all rail lines. In addition, Meadowlands service will operate for the Jets vs. Chargers game at 1 p.m. Newark Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a Sunday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Most buses will operate on a Sunday schedule. Customers are advised to consult their timetable for the holiday schedule or visit njtransit.com for details.
Christmas Day, Monday, December 25
NJ TRANSIT trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines. Newark Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a Sunday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Bus schedules vary by route. Customers can check timetables online at www.njtransit.com. Select bus routes will operate fewer trips during the traditional morning and evening peak periods. Customers are advised to consult their timetable for holiday schedules or visit njtransit.com for more details.
On Tuesday, December 26, Wednesday, December 27, Thursday, December 28 and Friday, December 29, trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule with certain morning peak period trains cancelled and additional mid-to-late morning service on each line. Rail customers are encouraged to visit njtransit.com and check rail timetables for details and travel before 9 a.m. on these days, if possible, when ridership is lighter. Buses and light rail lines will operate on a weekday schedule. Selected PABT bus routes will have more frequent service operating inbound to PABT on some lines during the late morning hours and outbound from PABT during the early and late evening hours. Consult timetable or visit njtransit.com/Bus Holiday Service Guide for details.
On Saturday, December 30, trains will operate on a weekend schedule. Buses will operate on a Saturday schedule with extra inbound service to New York. Consult timetable or visit njtransit.com/Bus Holiday Service Guide for details. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a weekend schedule. Consult njtransit.com for more information.
On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, trains will operate on a weekend schedule. In the evening, there will be extra train service to New York. Extra train service will be in place to New York and Hoboken from approximately 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Meadowlands service will be in place for the Giants vs. Redskins game at 1 p.m. Special printable schedules that cover the period from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. on New Year’s morning will be available at njtransit.com during the week of December 18. Rail travel information for New Year’s Eve is also available via the Trip Planner and Station-to-Station features on njtransit.com.
Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule with extra early evening service inbound and extra outbound from PABT after midnight on selected routes. Customers are advised to consult timetables or visit njtransit.com/Bus Holiday Service Guide for more details.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule with additional trips operating between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken beginning at approximately 5 p.m. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule. River LINE will operate on a Saturday schedule. River LINE and Hudson Bergen Light Rail will both operate additional service after the New Year festivities during the early hours of January 1. Specific trip information will be available on njtransit.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on all of its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Sunday, December 31, 2017, and the early morning hours of Monday, January 1, 2018. This policy will be strictly enforced.
After midnight (early January 1), additional late-night trains will operate on most rail lines with one-seat ride service available on certain Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line trains until approximately 5 a.m. Some trains that normally depart New York/Hoboken/Newark between midnight and 1 a.m. are cancelled and will be replaced with later trains. After 5 a.m., trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule after. Customers should visit njtransit.com for details, including special printable schedules that cover the period from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. on New Year’s morning (which will be available the week of December 18). Expanded bus service will be provided from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) until approximately 2 a.m. Some routes will be departing from alternate areas within the PABT. Visit njtransit.com/Bus Holiday Service Guide for specific schedule details and departure gate assignments.
On New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, after 5 a.m., trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule. Bus service will vary by route. River LINE will operate on a Sunday schedule. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Bus service will vary by route. Customers are advised to visit njtransit.com for details.
Travel tips
Check Schedules in Advance: Plan your trip online to take advantage of extra trains and buses.
Travel Early: On December 26-29, NJ TRANSIT rail lines will operate on a modified weekday schedule. Avoid the crowds by traveling during the traditional peak-period (6-9 a.m.) when ridership is light.
Allow Extra Travel Time: Traffic congestion during the holidays may affect bus travel times to and from New York City, so customers should plan accordingly.
Ticketing: Purchase round-trip tickets at the start of your trip to speed your return and use the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, which is available for free download on any web-enabled iOS or Android device, to make the purchase even easier. To make a purchase, customers simply install the app and then create an account, which will securely save a customer’s profile information and purchase history for ease of use. Customers can also use ticket vending machines or see a ticket agent, if available, to avoid possible surcharges. Reminder: Bus customers departing Port Authority Bus Terminal must purchase tickets before boarding.
Luggage: Travel as light as possible. Passengers with luggage or packages should use the overhead racks or designated luggage spaces. On multilevel trains, customers with large bags should use the mezzanine levels at the ends of each car.
December 17,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorated a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor , modern day Turkey around the late third or fourth century, St. Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa Claus .
St. Nicholas, the original person behind the Santa Claus legend. Known as Nicholas of Myra .The bishop was noted for his unbridled generosity .
Interestingly enough, he played a role in a key event in Christian history, as he answered a request in 325 by the Roman emperor Constantine and took part in the First Council of Nicaea. During that council, leaders of the early Christian church including Nicholas approved the Nicene Creed and settled on a date for the Easter celebration.
St. Nicholas became associated with Christmas because of the tradition that he had of giving secret gifts to children. It is also conjectured that the saint, who was known to wear red robes and have a long white beard, was culturally converted into the large man with a reindeer-drawn sled full of toys because in German, his name is “San Nikolaus” which almost sounds like “Santa Claus.”
Interesting enough, letters weren’t sent to Nicholas until long after his death. While he was recognized as a saint, “letters to santa “didn’t start coming from children until more than 900 years later. They were not seen as toy requests as much as written prayers. The St. Nicholas Center records the first letter as being sent by a little girl at some period after the year 1200.
Sun, December 03, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran church, 155 Linwood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: 25
Ridgewood NJ, Pro Arte Chorale will be joined by members of the NJ Wind Symphony in a concert featuring Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, Vaughn Williams’ The Blessed Son of God, favorite traditional carols and more!
For more information and advance discounted ticket sales
please visit: www.proartechorale.org
[email protected] or 201-497-8400
Tickets: Adult $25 / Senior $20 / Student $10
Sat, December 02, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Location: Downtown Ridgewood, Various Locations in Downtown Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, Santa comes to Columbia Bank – 60 S Broad St
Gifts and pictures for all children
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
FREE movie for children – BowTie Warner Theater
10:30 am – Elf is back…great funny movie for all.
Visit Santa in his house in Van Neste Square
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For more info or details 201-445-2600
December 9,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, They’re here!!!! Please come for a visit to pick out your beautiful freshly cut Christmas tree. Our stock is vast and we anticipate a great season.
Ward’s Farm is a seasonal Farm offering a wonderful array of freshly cut Christmas trees which include Douglas, Nobel, Grand and Fraser Fir trees.
We also have a beautiful assortment of both large and small hand crafted wreaths, table-top trees, super sturdy tree stands, and white pine roping (garland).
We also offer pumpkins, mums and other fall foliage during October and November.
There is also a small petting zoo which is great fun for the whole family.
You are always welcome, so please feel free to stop by and say hello.
Please don’t forget…National Ugly Sweater Day is 12/16 but your ugly sweaters are welcome every day at Ward’s Farm!!!!
November 29,2016
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Ridgewood NJ,MacMurphy’s in Ridgewood will be hosting their 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party on December 10th .
The Ugly Sweater party will offer a night of raffles, prizes, drink specials, & great holiday fun for an even better cause- Tristan’s Gift of Hope Foundation. This amazing charity provides funds for children in need of proton beam therapy- an advanced & expensive form of Chemotherapy.
There will also be a cash prize for ugliest sweater as well as raffles you wont want to miss out on!
Everyone will have an elfin’ good time !
MacMurphy’s
8 Godwin Ave
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood Friends:
I wanted you to know about my friend Rob Skead’s new short Christmas story, which takes place entirely in Ridgewood, and stars his church, Bethlehem on Linwood Avenue. It even has a cameo by Ridgewood’s most famous Thriller author, a completely bald guy everyone should recognize.
Rob got the idea from a dream he had where he was waking up on a cardboard box at the Ridgewood train station. He wanted this story to move people, and represent Christmas in a way stories did many years ago, and he wanted it to represent the true pains of life.
I think he nailed it.
The Light of Bethlehem – A Christmas Novella… Welcome to Bethlehem Church, where a bunch of quirky but committed parishioners have been praying for their pastor. His life is challenged when he meets John Turner, a man who hates churches. Homeless and penniless, John struggles to regain meaning in life after he loses everything. His bad day takes a strange turn when he walks through the front door of Bethlehem Church before Christmas. But can a man angry at God—and himself—get away from the memories that haunt him?
This story will give everyone who reads it that most-special Christmas feeling.
The eBook is priced at a $1 and available via amazon and NOOK.
Some of you may remember Rob who ran Upward Basketball in Ridgewood for nine years.
Thank you!
file photo by Boyd Loving
Dear Ridgewood Businesses,
Warm regards,
Susan
Mayor Susan Knudsen
Councilwoman
Village of Ridgewood
By Sean O’Kane
on December 25, 2015 11:59 am
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If hoverboards are this year’s most buzzed-about holiday gift, drones are probably a close second. They were a big hit last year, and that appears to be the case again this year — even if this time around, the new drone owners will have to register their new toys with the FAA.
The next best thing to opening one on Christmas morning is basking in the glory of watching people crash them, and if you’re hungry for some drone crash schadenfreude, nothing beats seeing one happen from the drone’s perspective.
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Location: Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Looking for the perfect tree this year? The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christmas Tree lot will open at 6pm on Friday, November 27 with a selection of Fraser trees in sizes to fit any home.
All proceeds from tree sales benefit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs.
Through its Good Works Programs, the Ridgewood Y addresses community needs and strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. “Buying a tree from the Y is a great way to make a difference in the community and get a wonderful tree at the same time”, says Gary Imhoff, Marketing and Membership Director at the Y.
The Christmas tree lot also sells wreaths, roping and other holiday items.
Opening hours for the tree lot are Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 9am to 9pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm.
The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree lot is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, NJ.
Spend Christmas at Bethlehem Lutheran in Ridgewood
The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church invite everyone to spend Christmas at Bethlehem. Please join us for any of the services listed below in our sanctuary located at 155 Linwood Ave. in Ridgewood, NJ. We will be celebrating the blessed birth of the Christ child and the love of family and friends. What better place than Bethlehem to spend Christmas! Bethlehem Lutheran Church invites you and your family to join us for Christmas worship.
Our Sunday School will present their Christmas program on December 21st at 9:30 a.m.
On Christmas Eve–Wednesday, December 24th we will host Happy Birthday Baby Jesus at 4:00 p.m. for pre-school children in our parlor. Bethlehem’s Christmas Eve services include a family candlelight worship service at 6:00 p.m. as well as a Christmas candlelight service of festival worship at 8:00 p.m with pre-service music at 7:30.
On Christmas Day–Thursday, December 25th we will hold a communion worship service at 9:30 a.m.
On Sunday, December 28th – we will have one worship service at 9:30 a.m. The Power of Christ (Isaiah 40:10-11): God himself came to live among us & be our Savior, but his power was displayed in the weakness & humility of the manger & the cross.
We end the year with New Year’s Eve worship on Wednesday December 31st at 5:30 p.m.
We truly hope to see you and wish everyone a joyous Christmas season and a beautiful finish for 2014. The members of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgewood want you to know that God has a plan for you and he loves you. Our faith is in Christ. Our guide is in the Bible. Our love is for all. Come celebrate with us. Our regular worship schedulewill begin again on January 11. We offer 2 Sunday services: Contemporary Praise Service at 8:45am and Traditional Worship at 11am with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10am. Please join us at 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood. For your information, please see our website, www.BethlehemChurch.com.
Breakfast with Santa December 13th
Ridgewood Chamber of commerce
Breakfast with Santa – Call for reservation 201/652-1070 Visit Santa in the Park – 12Noon to 3PM
Santa is at his house in Ridgewood-bring your list.
8:00am-12:00Noon Breakfast with Santa-The Office Beer Bar & Grill
12Noon-4:00pm Visit Santa at his house – Memorial Park @ Van Neste Square
Kilwins serving hot chocolate Weather permitting
Free Parking in Ridgewood Lots on Saturdays
The Ridgewood Village Council has approved FREE Parking in the Ridgewood metered lots on Saturday, December 13, 20 and 27.
Come shop and dine in Ridgewood!
Menorah Lighting to Celebrate Chanukah
All are Welcome!
Menorah Lighting takes place at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30PM. Lighting times are posted for the rest of the week on the fence in the park.
Gloria – A Festive Holiday Concert
NJ Choral Society – West Side Presbyterian Church
New Jersey Choral Society presents “Gloria,” a festive holiday concert Bergen and Essex County
Experience festive music of the season as the New Jersey Choral Society presents “Gloria,” a concert of sacred and traditional holiday carols on Saturday, December 6 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 30 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair. A third performance will be presented on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 pm at the West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St., Ridgewood. The joyous and uplifting program features John Rutter’s “Gloria”, the New Jersey premieres of “Glory to God” by Julian Revie and “Gloria” by Rick Ryan (a member of the Connecticut Choral Society) and David Hamilton’s elegant work of Christmas worship “Gloria.” Excerpts from Daniel Pinkham’s Fanfares, “Sanctus” from Verdi’s Requiem and “Bogoroditse Devo” (“Ave Maria”) by Rachmaninoff will also be featured. Some traditional carols such as “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” will be included as well. The chorus will be accompanied by organist Linda Sweetman-Waters, a Brass and Percussion Ensemble, and the Junior High School Chorus from the New Jersey Home School Association under the direction of Noelle Dachis. Established in 1980, the New Jersey Choral Society is one of the state’s most prestigious choral groups well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, NJCS performs three major concerts annually in Bergen and Essex counties. They have performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House and have toured internationally in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, China, Australia, England, and this past summer in France. Come one hour prior to concert time for The Inside Line, a complimentary lecture that provides an insightful and intimate discussion of the music for all ticket holders. Tickets are $25.00 for general admission, $22.00 for students, seniors, and patrons with disabilities and $12 for children 12 and under (add $5.00 at the door). Group discounts are also available. For reservations or more information, visit www.njcs.org or call the New Jersey Choral Society at (201) 379-7719. In support of the Center for Food Action, the New Jersey Choral Society will be collecting nonperishable food items at this concert. The Church of the Immaculate Conception and Westside Presbyterian Church are both wheelchair accessible. Funding has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Breakfast With Santa – Visit Santa House December 20th
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast with Santa – reservations at 201/652-1070 Visit Santa in his house in the park Noon to 3PM www.experienceridgewoodnj.com
YWCA Solstice Yoga Workshop 12/20
Introductory Classes
YWCA Offers Solstice Yoga Workshop on December 20th YWCA Bergen County will be holding two Solstice Yoga classes for all ages and levels on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Intro to Yoga, a light-hearted, introductory class taught by Colleen Fontes, a certified instructor of over 20 years, will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. A short break and refreshments will follow. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a second class, Winter Solstice 108 Sun Salutations for regular yoga practitioners, led by instructors Colleen Fontes, Fran Milde, and Christa Hughes. All participants must bring a yoga mat. Classes will be held at the YWCA, 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. Movement@YW members can participate for free; for non-members there is a suggested donation of $10 per person per class. Participants should be in general good health and able to sit, stand and lie down. For more information and to register, call Colleen Fontes at 201-444-5600 x351.
Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus
Holiday Concert
Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus of Ridgewood Concerts on the calendar. First one is Sat Dec 20 at 7:30 pm at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, and the second is Sunday Dec 21 at 4 PM.
