>Sweet sale Thursday May 26th 10-6 Friday May 27th 10-6 405 Prospect Street Ridgewood Antiques, furniture, persian rug, bar b q grill, shabby chic, crocks , oriental china, glassware, gap and talbots clothes, handbags, boyds bears, brass, silver, handmade jewelry, pin ball machine and much more!
>Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club Hosts Open House
On Saturday, May 21 the Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club is hosting an Open House from 3:00pm to 5:00pm for new Junior members. Children aged 4-17 who are interested in learning and playing tennis are invited. There will be free instructional clinics and light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in attending is asked to call the Club Pro Shop at 201-447-0552. 915 Glenview Rd.
https://www.upperridgewoodtennis.com/
>Shop & Dine Locally – The Rewards Card
Shop & Dine Locally – “The Mall-ternative”
The Ridgewood Chamber is continuing to endorse its groundreaking Shop & Dine Locally – “The Mall-ternative” campaign. Successful independent businesses contribute to the tax base, meet consumer demand and add vibrancy to a community.
On June 1st, the Chamber of Commerce will be mailing out the Chamber Guide (aka the Village Guide) to all Ridgewood residents. Included in the Chamber Guide will be a COUPON for a FREE Chamber Rewards Card that may be used at any participating business in Ridgewood.
We encourage all Ridgewood business to join us in this campaign. To participate, please complete the attached form and return to the Chamber office located at 27 Chestnut St. in Ridgewood, NJ.
https://www.ridgewoodchamber.com/downloads/news/RewardsOffer.pdf
>Overnight Parking Updates for the Village
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE #3299 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Parking Prohibited Certain Hours – Amends Chapter 265 in order to prohibit parking in any public parking lot between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. In addition, in the four public parking lots designated for overnight permit parking for Village residents, the hours shall be from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This ordinance also amends the parking for Village employees in the Village Hall and Village Library parking lot to state that the yellow lined stalls are designated for employee parking.
>Science: Why didn’t we just teach it right in the first place?
A kit based curriculum that spirals topics. It sounds like Regina has already decided on a program. Let me guess, Greg. This five year review/research will lead us to the FOSS program used in Madison. Am I right?
“Science should be put into the hands of the students.” Yup, inquiry based. Let the students construct their own knowledge of scientific principles. This way, if they fail it’s their own damn fault. Never mind they could learn by reading about Einstein, Newton, Bohr, etc.
You recommend we FIRST choose a science kit, and THEN write the curriculum. Hmmm, this is a charade, for sure.
Now we have to institute remediation in biology because the state decided to give a biology competency test. Why didn’t we just teach it right in the first place?
You recommend that the bio prep class meet during chemistry lab period. What if the state decides to give a chemistry competency test too?
Greg, regarding your presentation, it is unprofessional to use 11 different slide styles for a 26 page report. Or is this a lesson in chaos?
It is comforting to know that your committee received such support and help from Regina. We know, you couldn’t do it without her.
–Copernicus
>Race to the Top 2011: The summer sequel
When it comes to New Jersey and the federal Race to the Top competition, the question is: Will the third time be the charm? (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
>Christie to pull out of RGGI at press conference, unveil energy plan
Gov. Chris Christie will announce the state’s withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cap-and-trade program at an 11 a.m. press conference tomorrow, Statehouse sources told State Street Wire tonight. (Carroll, State Street Wire)
https://www.politickernj.com/48080/christie-pull-out-rggi-press-conference-unveil-energy-plan
>New Jersey Legislature has five weeks to find $500 million for poorest schools
New Jersey lawmakers have five weeks to find an additional $500 million for urban education that the Supreme Court has ordered the state to pay in the upcoming school year. (Delli Santi, The Associated Press)
>A look at facts on NJ from the US Census Bureau
Selected details on New Jersey’s population in 2010 from new census data published Thursday. All rankings of communities considered only municipalities with at least 1,000 residents. (The Associated Press)
>CEOs give N.J. a better grade
New Jersey is becoming a friendlier place to do business, but it still fares worse than many other states, according to a survey of business leaders released Wednesday. (Lederman, Gannett)
https://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110526/BUSINESS/105260309/CEOs-give-N-J-better-grade
>Fire at the Stable Restaurant
A General Alarm Fire started just before 7 PM on Wednesday, 5/25/2011 in the kitchen of The Stable Restaurant, 20 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. The fire quickly spread through ductwork to the restaurant’s roof and ceiling. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel were assisted by members of the Glen Rock Fire Department. All restaurant employees and diners were safely evacuated from the building. No injuries were reported, however the restaurant is closed indefinitely until repairs are made.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
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Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament Set for Monday, June 13.
Ridgewood-NJ-May 25, 2011: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 is once again proud to be sponsoring its annual golf tournament on Monday, June 13th at The Emerson Golf Club.
Prizes will be awarded for the First and Second Place foursomes, in addition to Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin competitions. There will also be a silent auction of sports tickets, memorabilia, and other valuable items. “This event is open to all, and is an excellent opportunity to meet the Knights and find out more about the deeds we do throughout the year”, said Sean Noble, organizer of the event. “We also want to thank the many local businesses who are sponsors to this event”, said Noble.
Registration is $150 per golfer, which also includes a buffet lunch. For more information and to register,
go to: https://www.seannoble.com/kocgolf/registrationinfo.htm
Come out swinging for the Ridgewood K of C!
>DOG RABIES CLINIC – May 25Dog Rabies Clinic, Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 7pm at the Recycling Center, East Glen Avenue
>SCIENCE REVIEW PRESENTED TO THE BOARD
Click here to view the Science Five Year Plan, presented to the Board of Education on May 23, 2011.https://tinyurl.com/4xn4bmm
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