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The Ridgewood Public Library is updating its Strategic Plan, which is required every 5 years. Part of the process is asking residents to completea survey regarding many facets of the library, such as how they use the library and feedback on its programming and facilities.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Knudsen posted the following information on the Ridgewood Public Library in many Facebook groups . The Ridgewood Public Library is updating its Strategic Plan, which is required every 5 years. Part of the process is asking residents to complete a survey regarding many facets of the library, such as how they use the library and feedback on its programming and facilities, don’t for get the books this time.
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Ridgewood NJ, July 1, 2022, ahead of Independence Day, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a ceremony to recognize the heroic service of local North Jersey veterans and honor them with Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins and long overdue replacement service medals.
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Ridgewood NJ, Walter Perog presents on the new workforce norm sweeping the country: the gig economy. But what is this ‘gig economy’ all about? Well, it’s a newly popularized social work-order contract between an employer and you. Over 43 million workers left full-time employment alone in 2021 and what did these unemployed people do? Baby-boomers retired, many became freelancers/gig workers, demanding job flexibility like working from home, and lastly, others quit due to debilitating emotional trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Foundation recognized Ridgewood High School Junior Skylar Kliesch as a 2022 Scholarship Recipient. The award was presented by RAF Board members Jill Williams, Linda Bradley and Kristen Plumley.
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May 28,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance . “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed.
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Ridgewood NJ, in March of 2021 Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.
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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday October 20th at 7pm the Ridgewood Public library virtually hosts Mallory Mortillaro tell the story of discovering that a dusty marble bust of Napoleon in Madison, NJ was actually a long-missing 1908 Rodin. Register here.
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Ridgewood NJ, “on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 the US experienced a terrorist attack that reverberated across the world. For the 22 families in Ridgewood who directly experienced the loss of a father, a son, a brother, a wife, a mother, a daughter, it has been 20 years of remembrance. The Bolger Heritage Center would like to take a moment to honor all those who were effected by the 9/11 attacks. As part of our mission, we preserve and maintain this part of Ridgewood’s history to keep their memories alive and for future generations to understand. This image is of Village Hall after that fateful day in 2001.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Frank Mortimer will sign copies of his book, “Bee People and the Bugs They Love”, on the Ridgewood Public Library patio (weather permitting). Bring your copy or buy one through Bookends. Registration suggested.
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Frame 352 from the Patterson-Gimlin film, alleged by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin to show a Bigfoot, and by some others to show a man in a gorilla suit.
Reader say the Ridgewood Bog should organize a “Night Out for Big Foot “
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Ridgewood NJ, This year not to left out of the Village Earth Day festivities , the Ridgewood blog will promote a “Night Out for Big Foot “ on April 22nd .
It’s about where the journey takes you, too — even if you come back empty handed. “I’ve been all over the States and seen some amazing things — landscapes and sunsets and hills and mountains,” Tyler says. “Even when nothing happens, you’re still in the woods. You’re still out in it.” Tyler Bounds
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