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Township of Washington’s Spring into Wellness 5K

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Township of Washington’s Spring into Wellness 5K .  The event is taking place of the roads surrounding Schelegel Lake from 9:00 am to 11:30 , Access to the area will be limited .

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Graydon Pool Memberships -Take Advantage of the Village of Ridgewood Resident Discount April 1 through April 30

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is busy planning for the upcoming summer season at Graydon Pool to include special events, movie nights, swim instruction, competitive swim and more.

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Top Things You Can Add To Make Your Garden Unique

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Creating a unique garden space is easier said than done. It takes a lot of effort and creativity to make your outdoor space feel like an expression of yourself, rather than something out of a magazine. You don’t have to break the bank or reinvent the wheel when it comes to taking your garden in new directions; with just some simple additions, you can transform it into something truly special. In this post, we’ll share our top tips for adding that extra bit of flair to spruce up your yard – without breaking the bank! So if you’re looking for a few affordable ways to make sure your garden stands out from its neighbors, then read on and take notes – these ideas will help you create an amazing atmosphere both inside and outside your home!

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Smart Advice On How To Design Your Pool Area

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Designing your pool area can be both exciting and overwhelming. With the right planning and attention to detail, you can create a beautiful and functional space that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Here is some smart advice on how to design your pool area.

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Van Dyk’s Ice Cream in Ridgewood Has Reopened for the Season !

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Ridgewood NJ, spring is in the air and Van Dyk’s Ice Cream  in Ridgewood has opened for the season. The local ice cream parlor reopened on March 4th.

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8 Interesting Tips for Decorating Your Outdoors

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Our living spaces define us in more ways than one. How you decorate your home can tell people a lot about you. More importantly, how you decorate your home can have a profound impact on how your mental state as well. 

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Graydon Pool in Ridgewood will be open through Labor Day

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Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will be open through Labor Day.  The hours are: Monday through Friday/10:00 am- 6:00 pm, the deep end, the kiddie pool area, the shallow area, and the diving board areas may be open. From 6:00 pm.-7:00 pm, Adult Lap Swim Only. Saturday and Sunday, the hours are from 10:00 am-6:00 pm, with various areas of the pool open, depending on staffing. Please note that any stand may be closed due to weather, maintenance, staffing or any event that may put the public’s safety at risk.

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The Nerds Wrap Up the Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Season

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Ridgewood NJ, it was a beautiful Tuesday night at the Kasschau Memorial Shell which featured the Nerds from  7:30 PM – 9:30 PM . Mother nature created a near  perfect setting . Some concert goers put chairs out prior to the event  and dancing was encouraged. The  Bathrooms were open and cleaned before the concert this evening . Parking at Ridgewood Library, Veterans Field, Graydon Pool Parking Lot and Maple Field Parking lot and no alcohol permitted in Village of Ridgewood Parks.  The Nerds caped off a great summer of fun and free musical performances under the stars at the Kasschau Memorial Shell.

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Graydon Pool in Ridgewood will be open through Labor Day

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving

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Ridgewood NJ, Graydon Pool will be open through Labor Day, including the last week of August. The hours are: Monday through Friday/10:00 am- 6:00 pm, the deep end, the kiddie pool area, the shallow area, and the diving board areas may be open. From 6:00 pm.-7:00 pm, Adult Lap Swim Only. Saturday and Sunday, the hours are from 10:00 am-6:00 pm, with various areas of the pool open, depending on staffing. Please note that any stand may be closed due to weather, maintenance, staffing or any event that may put the public’s safety at risk.

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Six Flags Great Adventure Park closed after a power surge triggered an outage at the theme park

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Jackson NJ, Six Flags Great Adventure Park remained closed through the day Friday after a power surge triggered an outage at the theme park .  Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari were open as usual.

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Graydon Pool A Sanctuary From the Summer Heat

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Ridgewood NJ, a Heat Advisory was in effect yesterday . The combination of heat and humidity made it feel like it was anywhere from 95 to 104 degrees . Many residents turned to an old favorite Graydon Pool to cool off. Remember , no sharks ,no jellyfish , not traffic but plenty of parking .

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Today is National Hot Dog Day

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Ridgewood NJ, often when we think of summer, we think of hotdogs. It’s just part of the overall experience. A summer day at the amusement park or at a baseball stadium pairs nicely with a hot dog . Anyone can enjoy the age old American favorite food any time of year. Sure, hot dogs can be purchased and enjoyed at any time of the year, however on July 20 is absolutely the day we hold them in the highest regard.

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880-pound Shark Spotted Swimming off the Coast of the Jersey Shore

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Cape May NJ, “we are gonna need a bigger boat” , a massive, 880-pound shark was spotted swimming off the coast of the Jersey Shore and Long Island over the weekend, according to the nonprofit OCEARCH.

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New Jersey Ranks 6th Worst State for Summer Road Trips in 2022

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Ridgewood NJ, with nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips.
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Building an Outdoor Kitchen? Here are the Mistakes You Should Avoid

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Building an outdoor kitchen is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and entertain guests. However, there are a few mistakes that you should avoid when building your own outdoor kitchen. Here are four mistakes to avoid when building an outdoor kitchen:

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