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Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will sing holiday music to open the season at Ridgewood Guild’s Winterfest

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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.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s 12th Annual Winterfest! 

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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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Ars Musica Chorale presents We Saw the Star: An Ars Musica Holiday!

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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale invites you to the first concert of their 2020-21 season, We Saw the Star: An Ars Musica Holiday, under the baton of Music Director, Brian Mummert, at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 

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Ridgewood Menorah Lighting For Hanukkah

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Ridgewood NJ, come join the celebration in Van Neste Square next Sunday! As always, we light the menorah regardless of the weather but if it’s raining sideways (which it certainly has), we light very close to 5:30.

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday November 28th , the Menorah Lighting will be at 5:30 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

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Absolutely a Gorgeous Fall Walking Experience on the Dunham Trail in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, resident Boyd Loving  took some scenic shots of fall colors on Dunham Trail in  Ridgewood . Dunham Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located in Ridgewood,  that features a waterfall and is good for all hiking skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, bird watching, and road biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

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St Paul’s Episcopal Church Hosting a Holiday Gift Drive for Children in Paterson

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Ridgewood NJ, St Paul’s Episcopal Church is hosting a holiday gift drive for children in Paterson .

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Former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie will be signing his new book: “REPUBLICAN RESCUE” at Bookends in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  Bookends in Ridgewood will be hosting an in Person, In- Store Event , Please join Bookends  for a Meet /Greet/Photo with former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie on Tuesday, November 23rd @ 6:00pm

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Could Ridgewood Starbucks and Whole Foods See Amazon’s Cashierless Technology in the Near Future?

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Ridgewood NJ, Starbucks and Amazon have opened up a pick-up cafe in midtown Manhattan that uses Amazon’s cashierless technology. The cafes are designed to attract busy consumers who want to make quick purchases. Two more locations are set to open over the next year. The cafe stocks a variety of food options and items commonly found in convenience store checkout lines in addition to the Starbucks menu. It is open till 10 pm on weekdays and 9 pm on weekends.

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Ridgewood November Election Write-in Votes

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Ridgewood NJ, resident Saurabh Dani posted on Facebook the write-in votes for November election .Write-in votes by the office and tally type ( Saurabh Dani obtained these numbers from the county and posting here as a Ridgewood resident. this information has no relation to the BOE). The write-ins include some residents , Mickey Mouse and former Beatle Paul McCartney .

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The Ridgewood Police Department Reports an Increase in Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Deer in the Roadway

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen an increase in motor vehicle collisions involving deer in the roadway. This is an especially active time for deer in our area, which causes the animals to wander into roadways throughout the day. Please be vigilant when driving on roadways for animals that may come in, or close to, the roadway especially in areas near streams or wooded areas.

 

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November 19, Lunar Eclipse known as a “Blood Moon” will be visible from North Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, in the early hours of Friday, November 19, 2021 a lunar eclipse known as a “Blood Moon” will be visible from Northern New Jersey.

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Village of Ridgewood to Crackdown on Unlawful Parking Adjacent to Stevens Field

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Heather Mailander, the Village will soon begin issuing summonses to unlawfully parked vehicles on Village of Ridgewood owned property adjacent to Stevens Field on North Irving.

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Ridgewood Girls Soccer Takes N1G4 Title 1-0 Over Livingston

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Ridgewood NJ, nearly two weeks after ending a Bergen County championship drought that dated back to 1994, the Ridgewood Maroons Ladies Soccer won their first sectional title since 1997 on Friday afternoon against Livingston.

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