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Ridgewood NJ, with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and at least $6.85 billion expected to be spent for the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, as well as expert commentary. It also released stats about the holiday in its St. Patrick’s Day Facts report.
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New York NY, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and in observance of Lent 2023, Catholics are required to abstain from eating meat ,including the traditional holiday favorite of corned beef and cabbage.
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Ridgewood NJ, Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a few days early at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood with the celebrated Irish duo Owen and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin! The brothers, who hail from Limerick, will perform a repertoire of song and poetry that has been handed down from their family and wider Irish tradition, along with original songs, on March 11 at 7:30 pm. The program is called A Stór Mo Chroí, O Love of my Heart.
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Ridgewood NJ, want to go green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Leave the driving to NJ TRANSIT and help the environment! NJ TRANSIT is ready for the season of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the region over the coming weeks including the New York City parade and festivities in Belmar and Pearl River.
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March 17,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, St. Patrick’s Day would not be complete if law enforcement didn’t put some witty spin on luck of the Irish as it relates to getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. You’ll get no so such satisfaction here. Daring to be different, we’ll begrudgingly abstain from the all-too-familiar banter you’ll see everywhere else—hopefully. You’ll just have to read on to find out.
Instead, we’ll talk about DWI checkpoints and why you should never get behind the wheel regardless of whether or not it’s a holiday. Let’s first remind everyone that checkpoints are legal here in New Jersey and are used as a deterrent. We strongly recommend ignoring the advice of those who don’t believe this to be true—the people who encourage motorists to not comply with officers at checkpoints. This is not sound advice. If those people follow their own advice, perhaps they can use the gold they procured from an angry leprechaun to pay their fines.
So, with that being said, here are the details:
In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, March 17, in the area of Belmar Borough and Neptune Township.
If you see a driver you believe is posing a hazard because of poor driving behaviors, please call the aggressive driver tip line from a hands-free mobile device to report it by dialing #77. Be ready to give a description of the vehicle and occupants, a location and direction, and a license plate if possible.
Troopers will be looking for signs of impairment due to alcohol or drugs. If you plan on drinking, have a designated driver, arrange for a taxi or ride share service like Uber or Lyft, or stay where you are. It’s not worth the risk of hurting or killing yourself, a friend, a loved one, or innocent motorist.
Have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day, people!
Corned beef Dispensation
Statement of Cardinal Tobin on St. Patrick’s Day Dispensation
February 23, 2017
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This year, the celebration of the Feast of St. Patrick — March 17, 2017 — falls on the Friday of the Second Week of Lent.
After due consideration of a number of requests, I dispense the people of the Archdiocese of Newark from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17, 2017.
I remind Catholics who avail themselves of this dispensation that the Church highly encourages you to substitute some other act of penance, such as special prayer, acts of piety or works of charity on March 17th.
Please share this information with all in your parish and school communities. I also encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to remind your communities of the Lenten Regulations, a copy of which is attached.
Sincerely in Christ the Redeemer,
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop of Newark
Ridgewood Open Houses March 17, St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2013 By Michael Shetler Leave a Comment
Open Houses in Ridgewood, NJ
Starts: 03/17/2013 01:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours:
Ridgewood, NJ
07450
Michael Shetler is a local resident and NJAR Circle of Excellence recipient (2009, 2011) who is happy to serve you in this area. For more information about any of these local homes for sale please call Michael at 201.421.0506 cell or 201.445.4300 office.
Address List Price Bedrooms List Broker
1 620 CONCORD RD $425,000 3 TERRIE O’CONNOR REALTORS/RIDGEWOOD
2 610 ROBERT ST $430,000 4 WEICHERT REALTORS RIDGEWOOD
3 133 GODWIN AVE $459,900 4 COLDWELL BANKER, RIDGEWOOD
4 350 S PLEASANT AVE $680,000 4 WEICHERT REALTORS RIDGEWOOD
5 230 LIBBY AVE $735,000 4 COLDWELL BANKER, RIDGEWOOD
6 220 N PLEASANT AVE $749,000 4 KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE REALTY
7 42 ETHELBERT PL $749,000 4 TERRIE O’CONNOR REALTORS/RIDGEWOOD
8 695 WALL ST $749,900 4 REALMART REALTY, LLC
9 144 UNADILLA RD $825,000 3 TERRIE O’CONNOR REALTORS/RIDGEWOOD
10 384 HAMILTON RD $899,000 4 TARVIN REALTORS
11 436 S PLEASANT AVE $928,000 4 PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-RIDGEWOOD
12 137 COTTAGE PL $979,800 4 COLDWELL BANKER, RIDGEWOOD
13 245 W RIDGEWOOD AVE $1,150,000 5 TARVIN REALTORS
14 355 CREST RD $1,218,000 5 PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-RIDGEWOOD
15 330 BEDFORD RD $2,399,000 5 KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE REALTY
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Ridgewood Knights of Columbus to Host Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
Ridgewood-NJ-February 18, 2013: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus are once again proud to be sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 23rd, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Carmel gymnasium at 52 Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
The Best of Everything will cater a full-course of traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage. The renowned Willie Lynch Band will be playing Irish classics and great dance music. There will also be a special appearance by the Irish Step Dancers from the McLoughlin Dance School.
Tickets are $50 each. Payment can be mailed to:
Mark Stappenbeck
452 Hunter Road
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444 – 3346
Come enjoy this annual celebration as the Knights of Columbus continue the tradition that the People of Ireland started over a thousand years ago. And what better way to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick then to gather with friends and family, enjoy a fine meal, and dance to great music!
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s with the Ridgewood Knights !
>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus to Host Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance.
Ridgewood-NJ-February 20, 2012: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus are once again proud to be sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 24th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Carmel gymnasium at 52 Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
The Best of Everything will cater a full-course of traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage. The renowned Willie Lynch Band will be playing Irish classics and great dance music. There will also be a special appearance by the Irish Step Dancers from the McLoughlin Dance School.
Tickets are $50 each. Payment can be mailed to: Mark Stappenbeck 452 Hunter Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 444 – 3346
Come enjoy this annual celebration as the Knights of Columbus continue the tradition that the People of Ireland started over a thousand years ago. And what better way to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick then to gather with friends and family, enjoy a fine meal, and dance to great music!
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s with the Ridgewood Knights !
>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus to Host Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
Ridgewood-NJ-February 20, 2012: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus are once again proud to be sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 24th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Carmel gymnasium at 52 Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
The Best of Everything will cater a full-course of traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage. The renowned Willie Lynch Band will be playing Irish classics and great dance music. There will also be a special appearance by the Irish Step Dancers from the McLoughlin Dance School.
Tickets are $50 each. Payment can be mailed to: Mark Stappenbeck 452 Hunter Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 444 – 3346 Come enjoy this annual celebration as the Knights of Columbus continue the tradition that the People of Ireland started over a thousand years ago. And what better way to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick then to gather with friends and family, enjoy a fine meal, and dance to great music!
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s with the Ridgewood Knights !
>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus to Host Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance.
Ridgewood-NJ-February 20, 2012: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus are once again proud to be sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 24th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Carmel gymnasium at 52 Passaic Street in Ridgewood.
The Best of Everything will cater a full-course of traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage. The renowned Willie Lynch Band will be playing Irish classics and great dance music. There will also be a special appearance by the Irish Step Dancers from the McLoughlin Dance School.
Tickets are $50 each. Payment can be mailed to:Mark Stappenbeck452 Hunter RoadRidgewood, NJ 07450(201) 444 – 3346
Come enjoy this annual celebration as the Knights of Columbus continue the tradition that the People of Ireland started over a thousand years ago. And what better way to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick then to gather with friends and family, enjoy a fine meal, and dance to great music!
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s with the Ridgewood Knights !
