photos courtesy of Ridgewood Parks and Recreation
July 24,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, a buy summer for Ridgewood Parks and Recreation . The Graydon Swim Team and Swim Team Readiness both had meets recently against Fair Lawn and Glen Rock.
Splash Day at Ridgewood Day Camp! DJRidd, sand castles, arts and crafts, volleyball and corn-hole!!
July 24,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling four varieties of its famous Goldfish Crackers because of fears they could potentially have salmonella.
On Monday the company took the action after one of its ingredient suppliers notified it that whey powder used in a seasoning may be contaminated. The products were distributed in the United States and no illnesses have been reported.
The Goldfish recall covers Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel. The company has posted a chart with the product codes on its website.
The products can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers can call customer service at 800-679-1791.
July 24,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Schools spring calendar survey results are out.
At the July 16, 2018 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Fishbein presented the results of the spring calendar survey sent to district parents / guardians and staff. The Board discussed possible changes to the 2019-2020 calendar based on the survey results. The survey results may be viewed here:
https://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=15423474
July 24,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, While it is commonly thought that most burglaries take place when nights are at their longest, home break-ins are far more prevalent in the U.S. during the summer when the days are longer, spiking 10% in June, July and August in particular. In 2016, 278,600 break-ins occurred at night, while 486,006 took place during the day, with $2,361 in items stolen on average.
Further, as reported by the FBI, 60% of burglaries happen between 6am and 6pm.
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#2 Mind the front door
34% of break-ins occur at the front door. Make sure the door frame and lock are well secured and in good condition, and consider installing a smart doorbell.
#3 Stay off social media
66% of burglaries are committed by someone who knows the victim. Don’t share your location on social media or post any photos from a vacation until you return.
#4 Become a vigilant landscaper
Unkempt shrubbery and trees around the house provide the perfect hiding spots for intruders. Keep them trimmed, and consider planting thorny bushes near entry points
#5 Keep your car keys near you at all times
Someone is home during 28% of burglaries. Keep your keys within reach to turn on your car alarm to scare off any thieves.
July 23,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Don’t miss it!! A Wrinkle in Time! The last summer show for the RHS New Players. This show will also be performed at The Fringe Festival in Scotland next week! Let’s send these kids off in style with a great audience! Show times are Thursday July 26th at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm! All ages welcome! For ticket info, please visit www.rhsnewplayers.com
July 23,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Sizzle into Summer……Ridgewood’s Famous Summer Sidewalk Sale Days are fast approaching…do not miss this one!
Side Walk Sale Days…
– If raining-sales will be in side…
– call store to see if they will be
extending sale until Monday.
Mark your calendars!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
August, 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2018
Traditional store hours
When shopping make sure you visit E. Ridgewood Ave., the side streets all through the business district and the West side business district.
E. Ridgewood Ave. stores participating…
Gardiner and Co.
Beauty Plus Salon
Lucky Brand
P. Smith
Bookends
Jekyll & Hide
Loft 41
Shoe Inn
Victors Men’s store
Red Velvet Luxe
Duxiana
P. Smith
Learning Express Toys
Little Skye
Double Take Consignment Boutique
Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique
Hot Jewelry Box
Femmebot Clothing
GAP
Jack Rabbit
Parks Wealth Management
Woofgang Bakery, Grooming & Spa
Ridgewood Bootery
Oasis
East Your Spinach-if rain SALE on Monday
GiGi’s
Biltmore Tuxedo
Side Streets
DPARZ – 112 S. Broad St.
RACEFASTER-11 N. Broad St.
West Side
Olive R Twist Olive Oil-34 Wilsey Squ.
Lora Celli Salon – 39 Godwin Ave.
WOSTBROCK – 225 Goffle Road
In front of the park – if the weather is OK
Charlotte King
Coldwell Banker
Iron Side Fitness
Advance Family Eyecare
Mothers In Training
Venture Studios
Endless Possibilities
Primrose School
ridgewood chamber annual summer sidewalk sale days
Thu, August 02, 2018 – Sat, August 04, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ridgewood Business District, E. Ridgewood Ave and Side Streets
TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND SUMMER CAMPS
Registration continues for the summer session of tennis instruction with All Pro Tennis which starts next week.
Youth/Adult Instruction
Mondays – June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Wednesdays – June 27, July (no 4), 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8
(rain make ups will be announced as needed)
PreK & K – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 1 & 2 – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 3 to 5 – 6 to 7 pm
Grades 6 and up – 7 to 8 pm
Adults – 7 to 8 pm
Summer Camps
Camps, for grades 1 and up, run Monday through Thursday (Fridays are for rain makeups).
Weeks: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13
Choose from 9 to 10:30 am or 10:30 to 12 noon.
All sessions are held at the Somerville Courts on South Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood
$120/6 week instructional session or for each camp (non-residents $130)
Participants must possess a 2018 Tennis Membership which may be purchased online via Community Pass, www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass.
Registration for class sessions and camps must be made in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. Please make checks payable to ALL PRO TENNIS. The registration form is attached for your convenience. Call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 with any questions or you may contact Barry Ruback, All Pro Tennis at 201-568-3946.
July 23,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Pro Arte Chorale will present two Summer Sings with our new and exciting Music Director, Bryan Zaros. Please join us as Bryan takes us on these lovely musical journeys:
– Monday, July 30th, “Choral Treasures”, a variety of masterpieces from Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, and Palestrina
– Monday, August 27th, “Mosaic Mass”, a selection of magnificent works from Durufle, Beethoven, Bach and Mozart.
Pro Arte warmly welcomes you to these two enjoyable evenings to experience and sing with Masetro Bryan Zaros and the Chorale! 7:30- 9:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. $10 admission includes score rental and refreshments. No registration required. For more information visit www.proartechorale.org; or call 201-497-8400.
Mon, July 30, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: 10.00
I seriously do not believe that our present council members are in it for the non- existent money that they have pouring in for their votes. They are actually forfeiting time that could possibly be used to earn money instead. I’m afraid I can only say that about this council as prior ones had too many commercial supporters and buddies to really know what was going on.
July 20, 2018
Dear Friend of the Ridgewood YMCA,
After a productive partnership spanning 70 years in their shared 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility, the Boards of Directors of the Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County announce plans to restructure their joint operations.
While the Ridgewood YMCA will continue operations at 112 Oak Street, YWCA Bergen County will move its operations to a different location. The transition period will begin in August 2018 and be completed in September 2018.
The Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County have decided this course of action to better serve our community while preserving the very important missions of our respective organizations. Our YMCA staff will be working diligently to ensure a smooth transition process is in place and we will continue to communicate updates to our members.
The Ridgewood YMCA will expand its operations at 112 Oak Street and provide the same high-quality services that all members have come to expect and enjoy in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A future capital fundraising campaign will be explored, and with the support of the community, much needed facility upgrades and improvements will be made.
Ridgewood YMCA and Bolger Fitness Center members in good standing will continue their membership unchanged. A Frequently Asked Questions section will be featured on the Ridgewood Y’s website (www.ridgewoodymca.org) and a FAQ information sheet will be available at the Welcome Center Desk.
Denis Salamone, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said “With improvements to the facility at 112 Oak Street and enhancements to programs, the Ridgewood YMCA will serve its members and the community better than at any other time in my 31 years as a YMCA volunteer.”
Brian Hughes, President of the Board of Directors commented, “My family and I have been members of the Ridgewood Y for 18 years. “All three of my children have been involved in the youth programs, camp and on the Breakers swim team.” “I know from personal experience what a positive impact the Y has made in our lives and I am thrilled with the restructuring of our organization and its potential for favorable changes and growth.” “I look forward to many more people of all ages being able to experience a healthy lifestyle and sense of community that the Y provides”.
Please visit Ridgewood YMCA (ridgewoodymca.org) on the web, and follow us on social media for information and updates.
Thank you.
Ernest Lamour, CEO
July 22,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Wind Symphony is proud to invite you to our 2018-2019 Season….”Made In America”. We will look back at the musical legacy of great American composers from our country’s history and also celebrate the contribution of American composers living today.
Programs will include a wide variety of musical styles all with the trademark NJWS sound that audiences have loved for 36 years.
The New Jersey Wind Symphony is also proud to join ensembles around the world in celebrating the Leonard Bernstein Centennial by featuring a work composed by this legend at each concert of our 2018-2019 season.
Made In America
Friday, October 12, 2018
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ
Because of the Brave
Sunday, November 11, 2018
3:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood TubaChristmas III
Saturday, December 15, 2018
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ
Taste of Tanglewood
Friday, February 8, 2019
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ
11th Annual Side By Side
Friday, May 10, 2019
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ
https://njwindsymphony.org/njws-2018-season-subscriptions/
New Jersey Wind Symphony
P.O. Box 151
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
201.493.9030
July 22,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, When power outages occur after severe weather, using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.
Every year, at least 430 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and your household from CO poisoning.
CO is found in fumes produced by portable generators, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing CO.
How to Recognize CO Poisoning
The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms.
CO Poisoning Prevention Tips
Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector, buy one soon.
Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.
Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure, even if the doors or windows are open. Keep vents and flues free of debris. Flying debris can block ventilation lines.
Never run a motor vehicle, generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent where exhaust can vent into an enclosed area.
When you use a generator, use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home too.
Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper.
If it’s too hot, seek shelter with friends or at a community shelter.
If you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 or a health care professional right away.
CO poisoning is entirely preventable. You can protect yourself and your family by acting wisely in case of a power outage and learning the symptoms of CO poisoning.
For more information, please visit the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning website.
July 22,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, from the office of the Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,when it comes to mosquitoes, Bergen County is biting back! Bergen County Mosquito Control works diligently throughout the year to reduce and eliminate the mosquito population through a variety of environmentally responsible best practices. But we also need your help to keep our communities safe and healthy!
I want to encourage each of you to do your part in preventing mosquito-borne illness by taking practical steps in and around your home. Please watch and share this video and visit https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control to download our residential Mosquito Habitat Checklist.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
July 22,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35 and Rescue Company #42 responded to a single family home in the 400 block of Dorchester Road, Ridgewood on Saturday night, 07/21 to rescue a kitten who had become trapped within one of the home’s interior walls. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to assist in locating the feline, who was successfully rescued within 30 minutes of their arrival on scene. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. Property damage to the home was minimal. The somewhat traumatized kitten, Toby, was immediately wrapped in a blanket and placed in his master’s arms.
photo courtesy of Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache Facebook page
July 22,2018
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Ridgewood Nj, Marcia Ringel of The Preserve Graydon Coalition, www.PreserveGraydon.org reports in their latest eblast :
“We’re on TV! Ridgewood’s downtown and Graydon were featured in News 12’s “On the Road” segment last night.
The clip is only a few minutes long. Warning: the opening music is loud:
https://newjersey.news12.com/clip/14505162/on-the-road-ridgewoods-graydon-pool
The first reporter, on a busy Friday night downtown, says he’s on Ridgefield Avenue. Oh well. But the second one, on site at Graydon, extols our village gem, praising its location in the center of town and noting its fortunate escape from a cemented fate. Thank you, everybody–our hard work that started precisely nine years ago, in July 2009, endures. Now it’s a blip in village history, as we had hoped.
Then the reporter jumps off the high dive, calling it “immersive journalism.”
The program shows the 1936 cornerstone of the historic skating shelter, located in the lower right corner of what became the badge office. The building and the low stone walls around the swimming area and tree were created as a WPA project in the 1930s. Fires in the fireplace in the shelter warmed cold skaters.
photo courtesy of Preserve Graydon
The cornerstone of Graydon’s first official building. An ice skating rink was created on the lake, used informally for that purpose for years, in December 1927. The site was adapted for swimming in July 1931. That’s 87 years (and counting) of summer fun. “
