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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays Event !
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Ridgewood NJ, the Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays event was different this year due to an abundance of caution over COVID19 the tradition tree lighting countdown was dropped. Planning for the event began mid-summer when there was still a great deal of uncertainty over the virus. The Ridgewood Chamber assures us they looks forward to restoring the traditional elements of Downtown for the Holidays in 2022. If you couldn’t make it Scott Lief did a fantastic job hosting the Downtown for the Holidays TV broadcasting live on Facebook for the event .
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The Ridgewood Art Institute Annual Holiday Show and Sale, on view thru December 24th
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is home to many talented artists. We welcome you to visit us and view our Annual Members’ Holiday Show and Sale, featuring over 150 pieces of beautiful artwork, executed in Oils, Watercolors and Pastels. Our Members include Professional Artists as well as those just beginning their Art Journey. All work is framed and ready for gifting. Fifty percent of all proceeds generated from this show benefit The Ridgewood Art Institute. Art makes a unique gift that can be treasured for a lifetime. Also, your gift helps support this fine institution, which is a gift to so many.
Work will be on view daily from 11am-1pm till December 24th, 2021. The show will also available online on our website at ridgewoodartinstitute.org
New Shade Trees Come to the Central Business District in Ridgewood
photos courtesy of Mahmoud Hamza and the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission in cooperation with the Village Council and the Village Administrator , are planting new trees in the Central Business District.
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Ridgewood High School athletics had a fantastic fall season!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School athletics had a fantastic fall season! Congratulations to all of the RHS athletes and coaches.
Recent Highlights:
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Two RHS Students Accepted into The William P. Lauder Junior Internship Program
photo Nicholas Cho (Grade 11)
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Ridgewood NJ, Two Ridgewood High School students, Nicholas Cho (Grade 11) and Joshua Fishkin (Grade 10) were accepted into The William P. Lauder Junior Internship Program, a highly competitive program offered by the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. Only forty students, in grades 7-11, are selected from a nationwide pool to participate in a “dynamic and unique learning opportunity to engage with testimonies – personal stories – from survivors and witnesses of genocide.” To be considered, both RHS applicants submitted a personal letter of interest and a reference letter from an educator familiar with the student’s educational background.
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RHS Student Recognized by the Ridgewood Arts Foundation
Photo: Courtesy of Ridgewood High School
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Foundation presented its fall grants and scholarships to Master Art Studio, The Ridgewood Historical Society, and RHS student Celina Kim. The foundation supports artists and arts organizations in Ridgewood and surrounding communities. Pictured are two members of Master Art Studio and owner Sasha Robinson; Celina Kim; Joseph Suplicki, president (in tan jacket) and Jeanne Johnson, trustee (in grey jacket) of The Ridgewood Historical Society. Also pictured are Jeff Nyhuis, RHS Principal, Chris McCullough, District Supervisor for Music and Arts, and Ridgewood Arts Foundation Scholarship Committee member Kristen Plumley. For information about RAF events, including application info for the spring round of grants and scholarships, please visit www.ridgewoodartsfoundation.
Don’t Politicize the Reopening of Bagelicious in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Despite allegations being made publicly by both Rurik Halaby and Siobhan Winograd, the delays associated with Bagelicious’ reopening are NOT being caused by the Village’s failure to act promptly on requests being made of them by the owner/operator of Bagelicious, or his general construction contractor. Mr. Rosales is reportedly frustrated that these two individuals are attempting to politicize the reopening of Bagelicious without his consent.
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Plans Being Made to Rebuild 19-23 N. Broad Street in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, there is still a large space of missing storefront along North Broad Street in Ridgewood the spot where both Bagelicious and Mediterraneo Restaurant were lost to patrons in a four-alarm fire in April 2020.
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Bagelicious 2.0 Ready to Make its Ridgewood Debut
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Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported by the Ridgewood blog Bagelicious is moving into its new quarters at 41 N. Broad St. under the management of a former employee, Gustavo Rosales.
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Village of Ridgewood “Cards of Joy” Holiday Greeting Campaign
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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.
Columbia Bank Kicks off the Holiday Season in Ridgewood, NJ with “Downtown for the Holidays” Event
file photo by Boyd Loving
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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.
Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will sing holiday music to open the season at Ridgewood Guild’s Winterfest
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.
The Ridgewood Guild’s 12th Annual Winterfest!
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Guild
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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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Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Ridgewood NJ, the Thanksgiving Holiday will be observed November 25 and 26.
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