Ridgewood NJ, A Blessing of the Animals, honoring the life and ministry of St. Francis, was held on Saturday, October 14 at Christ Episcopal Church, 105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood. It was a big success, with about 60 people and 40 animals who came to be blessed. Volunteers from Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) brought several orphaned dogs who are up for adoption. Contributions of much-needed supplies as well as financial donations were given and gratefully accepted by RBARI. During the service, Father Thomas Matthews blessed each animal individually and gave a St. Francis medal to the owner. Afterwards, cider and donuts were enjoyed while people and animals visited and got to know one another.
Ridgewood NJ, Elevate your company’s holiday party this year in our warm and inviting dining room. Let White Maple host a perfect evening with a special menu crafted by Chef Stephen, whether you want a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres or a seated dinner. Contact us at [email protected] today to inquire about our holiday event packages
Ridgewood NJ, Enjoy delicious food and drinks while learning about the many ways the Rotary supports the Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus and Glen Rock communities through service and financial support. Be our guest and explore the ways you can get involved.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Wildscape Association
October 14,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, on October 8th the Ridgewood Wildscape Association organized its “Fall Clean-Up” at Grove Park! The group of volunteers hauled out several bags of litter!!! According to the Ridgewood Wildscape Association the majority of the litter brought into this park is through street drainage basins and carried in by storm water. Keeping our streets clean, keeps our forests and wetlands clean too! Its also a good reminder to all of us that the parks don’t clean themselves.
Ridgewood NJ, Pearl Restaurant Offers 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for only $26.95 per person ;
Sunday-Thursday
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for only $26.95 pp
Our Prix Fixe Menu includes; choice of one appetizer, one entree, one of our delicious desserts and coffee/tea! (Not Available on Holidays, Not to be combined with any coupon/discounts).
Check out our Today’s Special Menu! We have your favorites being featured tonight!
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(201)857-5100
The Pearl restaurant is as unique as the pearl, blending the old and the new. They provide a superb dinner experience using only the freshest, exquisitely prepared foods with gracious and friendly service in a small, elegant setting, accented with soft lighting and music.
At Pearl Restaurant, your host Maximilian, a second-generation restauranteur, will make you feel at home with warm and friendly service.
There is no microwave and no freezer. The menu will change daily based on the freshness and availability of special meats and fishes selected from the market. We’ll use only homemade pastas and most of our desserts are prepared table-side. So come and indulge!
CELEBRATING SPECIAL EVENTS AT PEARL RESTAURANT
Book your special event today!
Speak to our Event Coordinator, Jackie or Max, Sr.,
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201-857-5100
BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, CORPORATE, GRADUATION, MILESTONE EVENT
& MANY MORE
Get 10% OFF when you sign up EARLY (before Nov. 1st) for your Christmas Party (Min 12 person)
See our website for our private party menu options.
We have a 50 Person Party Room Available for any occasion.
Party menus are flexible !
Spend more time with your family and let us take care of the cooking! www.pearlridgewood.com
Friday, October 13 at 10am. RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Join Dr. Gorman, Principal of RHS, as he takes us on a Walktoberfest tour around the exterior of the school and its grounds. Learn interesting facts about the building’s history, the cupola, the fields, notable alumni and more!
Sign up here: RidgewoodWalks.com
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School is one of the most iconic buildings in the village. Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind the facade? Have you ever wondered what’s inside the cupola? How about notable alumni who spent their formative years in this building? Join Principal Dr. Tom Gorman tomorrow, Friday, October 13 at 10am and find out everything there is to know about this stunning structure.
Check out lots of other tours too. Walktoberfest is a great way to learn about Ridgewood, the place we all call home
Ridgewood NJ, It is a very sad day for Ridgewood. The iconic sycamore tree located on the island within Graydon Pool is dying and will be removed by workers from the Village’s Shade Tree Division sometime during November. Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Michael Sedon made this sad news public during the Village Council meeting held on Wednesday, 10/11. The existing tree is being removed to ensure the safety of Graydon’s many visitors. According to Mr. Sedon, the Village anticipates planting a new tree in the same location within the next 6-9 months
FIRE DEPT OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, October 15th 1:30pm – 3:30pm
October 13,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Fire Department, 201 East Glen Avenue, invites residents to their Annual OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 15th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Events will include Fire Extinguisher Training & Demonstration; Engine Ladder & Rescue Company Demonstrations. Refreshments will be served.
Raindate: October 22, 2017
Ridgewood NJ, Tomorrow begins the first of a series of tours lead by our village council Walktoberfest ambassadors! Learn about Ridgewood’s rich history—and bright future—from our very own governing body of the Village of Ridgewood.
First tour is tomorrow with Ramon M Hache at 11am
Sign up here: ridgewoodwalks.com — with Susan Traina Knudsen.
Ridgewood NJ, The Taylor Aguilar Scholarship Fund seeks to raise scholarship funds for children with special needs to honor Taylor’s memory. Taylor and her brothers MJ and John were born on March 5, 2007. Shortly after birth Taylor was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and a heart defect, which required surgery to repair when she was just 6 weeks old.
Taylor began to experience issues with her lungs when she was 2 years old. She braved her way through numerous lengthy hospital stays and various surgeries, including the removal of a large part of her intestine and a tracheostomy. Ultimately, Taylor’s ailments proved to be too much and she passed away on October 16, 2014.
The Fund seeks to keep Taylor’s memory alive by helping other children with special needs through various fundraising efforts. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. As such, all donations are tax deductible.
Please join us for Oktoberfest to be held at the Stable in Ridgewood, NJ on Saturday October 21st @1pm! All proceeds will be used towards the Taylor Aguilar Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $40 for adults and $15 for kids over 5 (kids 5 and under are free). Ticket price includes a variety of Oktoberfest foods and all the ale that you can hold down. We will have entertainment for the kids, a 50/50 raffle, and the awesome live band: Little Nikki’s Radio!
We look forward to seeing you there! Parking in Graydon Parking Lot (walk through Graydon or Maple Field to the Stable). Additional parking on Mastin (across Maple Ave from the Stable).
All Ridgewood High School parents and guardians are invited to a casting call to participate in Jamboree 2018- Jamboree Night Live! A musical revue of television through the years!
Ridgewood NJ, Become a part of this wonderful RIDGEWOOD TRADITION by joining our cast and crew! Over the past 72 years, Jamboree has presented an original musical revue, raising over $1.4 million dollars for need-based college scholarships for graduating RHS seniors.
So, come join the fun! No talent required! Everybody gets in!
CASTING CALL DATES AND TIMES (select one):
Monday, October 16, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24, 7 p.m.
All dates will be in the Ridgewood High School Campus Center.
It’s so easy to sign up just go here to register online.
Performances are February 7, 8,9, & 10 and rehearsals begin January 3rd!! Producers for this production are Carrie Johnson, James Sharo, Meghan Bracken and Tony Cambria! They can be reached via email at [email protected]. After several years as music director we are honored to have Bronwen Eastwood as Director, with the incredible creative team of Maggie Devita-Set Construction/Crew, Steve Friedes Music Director, Holly Cocuzzo-Choreography, Wayne Angelbeck-Costumes and Stage Managers Mark Mulvey and Nick Lewis.
Don’t want to be on stage? Help is always needed behind the scenes, and non-RHS parents are welcome to join the Stage Crew, or volunteer in many other ways!
The RHS Jamboree Scholarship Committee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please note that ALL SENIORS, not just those with parents/guardians in the show or backstage, are encouraged to apply for the RHS JAMBOREE SCHOLARSHIP! Speak with your guidance counselor for more information.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village council gave American Legion Post 53 Commander Bob Paoli the key to the Village . Most people in town know Bob through the Gold Star Mother’s Day , Memorial Day , Veterans Day , Grand Marshall 2017 July 4th Parade ,or the “oldest man” at Jamboree . Bob told the council , “its important for everyone to get involved ” . Bob praised all the volunteers and all the work they do .
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police issue a traffic alert. Overnight milling and paving previously scheduled for Broad Street on Wednesday 10/11/17 has been moved to Monday 10/16/17. The milling and paving of Broad St. between Franklin Ave. and Hudson St. Will take place at night and begin at 8pm. Starting at 6pm, no parking will be permitted in the parking lot at the intersection of E. Ridgewood Ave and Broad St. as well as all of Broad St. Franklin Ave will have two-way traffic under the railroad tracks all night during this construction.
We have flogged the tired horse that is the small business ills of their business plans and exactions of second seating ln on peak business volumes ,general growth of their small to medium sized businesses.
Not one business is safe from the risks of completion ,social change,consumer trends and e commerce and Amazon and big box store
massive parking and long hours all of which creates even more competiton..even the big box stores face virtual competiton of Amazon,Walmart,Clothing and other E retailers.
These competitive global issues are not the responsibility of the towns taxpayers to fix with massice cap ex for comuter and shoppers raised garages .Local. shoppers circle the district and park and walk where we can and get out of our cars and get some needed exercise.
no store owners your parking excuses are killing the taxpayers patience and the towns budgets if we build some half pint Garazilla
Amazon and E commerce won’t stop their charge and e should Mill Pave
reconstruct always and install Parking Kiosks in the existing surfed lots.
How long must this debate go on. PS The town businesses do not intend to modify their employees parking habits.lits first come and first serve like everything else in life.ll
Ridgewood NJ,An on-duty uniformed Ridgewood PD Patrol Officer was attacked by a large mixed breed dog on Wednesday afternoon, 10/11. The officer had approached a single family home located on Alanon Road in an attempt to make a notification for another agency. The dog, who was not property restrained while accompanying its owner in the home’s back yard, bit the officer twice. The victim was transported by marked police car to The Valley Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries (a single puncture wound and scratches). Ridgewood PD Patrol Division supervisors and a representative from the Village of Ridgewood Health Department were observed interviewing the dog’s owner during the incident investigation process. It was reported that the dog’s owner was issued at least one summons by the Health Department representative.
