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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and face masks will be required. The event will be held on December 4, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The streets will be open to traffic, so we invite you to stroll on the sidewalks and enjoy the kickoff to the holidays. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will already be lit, and will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area will be provided by various groups; dancers from Art of Motion Dance Theatre and youth from HeART in Motion Studio will perform in store windows, and be sure to take a walk to the west side of the Central Business District, through the decorated pedestrian tunnel!
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Ridgewood NJ, The Welcome Back to Ridgewood, Event which creates a pedestrian mall between Broad Street and Walnut Street, took place every weekend during the summer and into the fall. At this time, the event will be put on hiatus until the weather warms up next year. In the meantime, please continue to go to our many eateries, some of which have heated igloos or greenhouses or outdoor areas with heaters, so that you can continue to dine outdoors in the colder weather.
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Ridgewood NJ, At the request of restaurants and retailers, the pedestrian mall, for the Welcome Back to Ridgewood, NJ event will be cancelled this weekend, October 31st and November 1st. Please continue to shop and dine at our many fine retailers, restaurants, and eateries on both the east side and west side of the Village’s Central Business District now, and throughout the upcoming holiday season.
On this day, 244 years ago, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. Even though they had already declared independence two days earlier, the American people were so moved by the Declaration that thereafter July 4th became our birthday. Happy Birthday America!
On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are grieving. May we, as Abraham Lincoln famously said, “highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain–that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom–and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
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Ridgewood NJ, There’s no secret to how to get smarter. You read a lot it’s that simple .There’s a whole host of people who have excelled , from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to Richard Branson and Barack Obama, who will tell you the same thing. In the old days it was often said you can tell the second you enter a room if anyone there has ever read a book before.
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RIDGEWOOD NJ, On Saturday, December 22, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) wrapped holiday gifts for North Jersey families at Bookends bookstore in Ridgewood.
“The holidays are such an important time for small businesses across the country and here in New Jersey, ” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “I am so proud that there are so many great businesses in my district, like Bookends here in Ridgewood. I want to thank Walter Boyer for having me at his store and I encourage everyone to go check Bookends out, whether for the book selection or the author events they regularly host.”
Congressman Gottheimer went on to say, “Small businesses play a vital role in our economy in the Fifth District and neighborhoods across the country, especially during this key retail season. The federal government shutdown hurt small businesses, because it impacts small business loan applications. We can prevent that by getting folks to the table to finalize a deal to reopen the government, just like business owners do every day.”
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, New Jersey boasts 1.7 million small business employees working for over 820,000 small businesses. 98.3% of the state’s businesses are small businesses and they employ more than half of New Jersey’s workers.
Bookends in Ridgewood has been a staple in the community and a renowned bookstore for more than thirty years. They have hosted over 1,000 authors in the last fifteen years from politics, pop culture, and fiction. During the holiday season, they wrap gifts in their store free of charge.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Chamber of commerce the restaurants that will be open for New Year’s Eve.
Please call the restaurant ahead of time to check when the kitchen will be closing and to make a reservation. We apologize ahead of time if we missed anybody. Happy New Year!!
Finca- open until 10:00pm- Open Christmas Day as well from 12-8pm
Latour- open until 8pm
The Office- weekend hours open until 1:00am
Park West Tavern- open until 1:00am
Piccolo Bistro- open until 10pm
Raymond’s- open until 4:00pm
Roots- open until 11pm
Steel Wheel Tavern- dinner until 8pm
The Pearl- Reservations are 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00pm
Tito’s – open until 6:00pm
Truly Sichuan- open until 10pm
White Maple Café- open until 10pm
LAST WEEKEND! DECEMBER 21, 22, 23
Friday 5:30-8pm
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
ALL PRICES REDUCED
5ft trees SALE at $45
7-8ft trees SALE AT 65
12″ DECORATED WREATH $15 PLUS MUCH MORE
See you there.
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Ridgewood NJ, All parking lots in the Central Business District, including the train station lot, will have free parkingon the following Saturdays: December 15th, and 22nd. This does not include the parking area by the Christmas tree (on thecorner of East Ridgewood Ave. and Broad Street) or the parking area to the right of the train station parking lot (in the area across from the storesand restaurants on Godwin Avenue). Street meters will still be in effect. Come shop, dine, and enjoy FREE parking in the Village duringthe holiday season.
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Ridgewood NJ, GREAT NEWS…in the business district parking lots…FREE PARKING (in the lots only) on Dec., 1, 8, 15 and 22.
GREAT NEWS for you to come to shop and dine, see Santa in the Park, enjoy Ridgewood during the Holiday season…check out the shop window displays…who is the winner for best window display? Have hot chocolate, sweet treats, delicious lunch and enjoy dinner is some of the finest restaurants anywhere.
FREE PARKING, in the parking lots in the business district every Saturday in December.
At night check out the our 68ft Norway Spruce tree (almost as big as Rockefeller Center), the lite up village and moving trains
at Biltmore Tuxedo, the biggest ever Ginger Bread House at B. Witching, and much more…
check out the Merriement all through the town…FREE train rides for the kids…for more info 201-445-2600.
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Ridgewood NJ, Shoppers across the U.S. are getting ready to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, celebrated this year on November 24th, and their local economic impact could be significant. According to the new Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express, an average two-thirds ($0.67) of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community.
The Ridgewood Guild will also be hosting it’s 9th Annual Winterfest! The fun starts at 12:00 noon .
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