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Get ready for a unique musical experience benefiting a vital local cause
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind event that combines live music with a heartfelt mission. On September 20, the village will host its inaugural Porchfest, a community-wide music festival where local artists perform on the front porches of homes. The best part? The event is a fundraiser for the Red Door Food Pantry, which supports neighbors in need.
April 18,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, HUGE multi-family garage sale on Saturday April 21 The Kubikowski/Conway Confirmation Group from Our Lady of Mount Carmel is having a sale from 9am-3pm at 533 Wyndemere Ave in Ridgewood. (Rain date is Sunday April 22). All proceeds of the sale benefit Social Service Association of Ridgewood. More than 20 families have gathered items for this sale. There will be something for everyone, from sporting goods, toys, games and baby items, to furniture, household items and clothing, including brand new unused items. Please stop by and help support a good cause! This group has already collected well over 1000 grocery items and stocked the shelves!
July 9,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Social Service Association of Ridgewood and vicinity needs our help – the food pantry is in desperate need of personal items!
Most needed items are shampoos, conditioners, razors, body wash, toothpaste and any brand of detergent.
Any donations can be dropped off on my front porch, 135 John Street or I can arrange pickup if needed
Thank you for your generosity!
NOVEMBER 30, 2015 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015, 9:53 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Benjamin Franklin Middle School (BF) hosted a charity run on Nov. 20, collecting frozen turkeys that were donated to help those less fortunate this Thanksgiving.
The school’s 21st Annual Turkey Trot, which was started as a community service project, was success again, according to Donna Skettini, a health and physical education teacher at BF and one of the event organizers.
“We had almost 1,000 people participate,” she said. “It is a huge hit and lots of fun.”
According to a flyer sent home to parents of BF students, “This tradition has been a day to celebrate with fitness and fun, while we all recognize the needs of others.”
The goal was to donate one turkey to the Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity for every 50 laps around the BF track accomplished as a group.
Giving to families in need has been the event’s goal since its inception, according to Skettini.
