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The Ridgewood Art Institute Instructor’s Exhibition Opening Reception

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is a prominent player in the perpetuation of Classical Realism today and is considered one the nation’s best community art associations. It’s origins are based in the 19th Century French Barbizon School and it is closely tied to The Art Students League’s history, as there are many esteemed artists who have taught and studied at both RAI and ASL.
The Ridgewood Art Institute Instructors’ Exhibition features beautiful still lifes, florals and landscapes and will give art enthusiasts a wonderful sampling of the quality of work available for sale at our events. For art students this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the possibilities of starting either a new class or a new medium in one of our beautiful studios.

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The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Presents their Society Cafe Concert Series

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Ridgewood NJ, Society Cafe Concert Series opens its 2018-19 season with Chris Barron, the lead singer for the Spin Doctors, on Saturday, September 29th at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature original music by Barron. Doors open at 7:00 pm and wine and dessert are offered. The concert will take place at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. $20 admission when you pay in advance via PayPal at by calling 201-444-6225. Admission is $25 at the door the night of the event, $5 for students 12 – 17.

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The American Revolution: 3-part Series at the Ridgewood Public Library

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library will host a The American Revolution: 3-part Series starting Tuesday, Oct. 16, 10:00-11:30am (October 16, 23 & 30: 0:00-11:30am)
information call 201-670-5600. Please join Myrna Nahas for a 3-part series covering various aspects of the American Revolution. All are welcome.

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Blessing of the Animals at Christ Episcopal Church, Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at 10:00 AM, there will be a Blessing of the Animals celebrating the Feast of St. Francis at Christ Episcopal Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, stuffed animals . . .any beloved “creatures, great or small. A short service celebrating all animals will be followed by individual blessings of each animal. Some orphaned dogs and cats who are eligible for adoption from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland will also be present. Refreshments will be served. The service will be held inside the church, rain or shine.

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Chuck Johnson Gets his 270th Career Win ,as Ridgewood Gets past Passaic Tech

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Maroons got the better of a fumble exchange in the fourth quarter to overcome a 13-10 deficit and pull out a 24-13 win over Passaic Tech. The win was the 270th win for Ridgewood coach Chuck Johnson’s 41-year career (235th at Ridgewood) and the Maroons improved their record to 2-1 on the season and also picked up their first division win after playing two independent games. eer Wins as Ridgewood will look to get a third straight win next Friday when they head to Bauerle Field in Paterson to take on Eastside.

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Reader says If they were hooking up at the time campaigning for the 2012 election , that fact should have been disclosed to Ridgewood’s voters

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If they were hooking up at the time campaigning for the 2012 election was taking place, that fact should have been disclosed to Ridgewood’s voters. My bet is that Ms. X and Mr. Y would not have won in the 2012 election. I just can’t imagine voters would have knowingly elected 2 admitted adulterers to office. But then again, stranger things have happened around here.

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Reader says I am writing to say how ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS the water at Graydon Pool was this summer.

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I also believe Daniel Cramblitt, Assistant Superintendent of the Park and Shade Tree Department, should be commended for the SPARKLING CLEAN water at Graydon this summer! His turning over of the sand to kill algae spores and prevent algae growth, a new chlorine pump, and the fact that he was at the pool often to inspect, supervise, and answer questions, made a HUGE difference in the water quality! It seemed to have brought in more people this season as well!

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Ridgewood High Schools Academic Decline

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the NJ Department of Education since 2008 Ridgewood High School’s ranking has declined from number 7 over all to number 36 . In the same 10 year period the Ridgewood school budget has nearly doubled to a whopping $110,000,000.

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Long Time Ridgewood Lacrosse Coach Resigns !

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Ridgewood NJ, longtime RHS girls lacrosse coach Karla Mixon, has resigned leaving Ridgewood’s top girls lacrosse program. She stepped down after 18 seasons at Ridgewood. Mixon took over the varsity squad in 2001 leading to a 337-59 career record, Mixon sent dozens of players to the Division I level and produced several All-Americans. Under Mixon the Maroons won six state championships under Mixon and won all 14 Bergen County titles since the event began.

Mixon also led her team to a pair of wins in the Tournament of Champions in 2010 and 2011 and this past June, the Maroons reached the Tournament of Champions final and ended the year ranked No. 21 by US Lacrosse Magazine. Mixon leaves Ridgewood as the Number 1-ranked team with seven returning starters and at least nine college-bound players.

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Readers ask was there any unlawful pillow talk?

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The most important question is whether any laws beside adultery were violated. They served on the Village Council together for 4 years. Was there any unlawful pillow talk? Did they conspire as a 2 person team to defraud taxpayers in any way? Our current local government administration should request a full investigation by the BCPO’s Office or the State AG’s office.

It’s Gwenn and Paul. This is old news. But begs the question of should the public have been informed of the personal relationship. I mean their votes would be the same right.

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Ridgewood YMCA will hold it’s 45th annual golf outing on Monday, September 24

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood YMCA will hold it’s 45th annual golf outing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at  9:00 AM at Arcola Country Club in Paramus, Country Club Lane, Paramus, NJ 07652 .

Registration is Open for the Ridgewood YMCA’s 45th Annual Charity Golf Outing on September 24th
Proceeds to benefit the Ridgewood YMCA’s Social Responsibility Programs

[Ridgewood, NJ, June 8, 2018] – The Ridgewood YMCA will hold its 45th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Arcola Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey. Proceeds from the event will support the Ridgewood YMCA’s Social Responsibility Programs.

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the fly has learned that two former council members have been romantically linked……..

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…the fly has learned that two former council members have been romantically linked .  Its seems affairs of state have led to affairs of the heart. Sadly, the relationship appears to have led to the breakup of both marriages  . During business hours the couple would meet . The affair has driven one husband to flee the Village to a Jersey City condo and a wife to leave with the dogs . It’s been told that the husband laid a video trap and may have engaged a private detective to trail the couple , leaving both in sad state looking worse for the wear.

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The Ridgewood Historical Society Presents a Special Talk and Tour of the James Rose Center

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society presents a special talk and tour of the james rose center,Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM .
The tour will start at the SchoolHouse Museum in Ridgewood, 650 East Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

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Five Ways to Protect Your Identity Online

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Ridgewood NJ, the Valley Hospital Information Systems Team has put together  suggestions to help protect your identity online:

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Tree Limb Takes Electric Service at Nearby Homes in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A large tree limb fell, damaging a primary electric service line, which in turn started a small brush fire in the 600 block of Westbrook Road, Ridgewood early Wednesday evening, 09/19. No injuries were reported in the incident, but electric service was temporarily disrupted to many nearby homes. Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood Police personnel responded to the scene.