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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, experience an unforgettable evening of music as Parlance Chamber Concerts honors the legendary Maurice Ravel on his 150th birthday with a mesmerizing performance at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, NJ, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 4 PM.
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Ridgewood NJ, prepare for a mesmerizing evening as renowned English pianist Paul Lewis returns to the Parlance Chamber Concerts stage on November 17. Celebrated worldwide for his poetic interpretations of Franz Schubert’s work, Lewis will perform Schubert’s final trilogy of piano sonatas — a profound and introspective set composed just two months before Schubert’s death.
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Ridgewood NJ, on June 16, Scout Troop 7 in Ridgewood will celebrate a significant achievement as five of its members receive the prestigious Eagle Scout Awards. This honor, the highest in Scouting, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of these young men, guided by Scout Masters David Jones and Ketan Patel. Achieving this rank is no small feat; only 8% of Scouts nationwide earn it.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, April 24th, the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band Program treated audiences to an unforgettable evening of musical talent at the annual Spring Concert. Held at the picturesque West Side Presbyterian Church, the concert showcased the remarkable abilities of over 180 students from all grades and backgrounds.
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photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, Carol Bialkowski,has been named new Director of Communications and Special Projects, to the Village Manager’s Office! As a resident of Ridgewood, Carol has been deeply engaged in the community and Ridgewood schools for years. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Communications at West Side Presbyterian Church right here in Ridgewood. With her wealth of experience and passion for community engagement, Carol will play a vital role in keeping our residents informed about important developments and highlighting all the wonderful things happening in our village.
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church welcomes the Grammy Award-winning New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) to the sanctuary on February 25 at 3:00 pm. Come hear the symphony’s exciting and varied repertoire, which will include Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome artist Victoria Wright to The Gallery for her first solo exhibition, “Peripheral.”
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Salute to Women in the Arts, a volunteer-run arts cooperative celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, to The Gallery for the month of December. Their exhibit – “All the Wonders of Nature” – features realistic and abstract artwork highlighting nature around us including prints, paintings and works on paper.
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Ridgewood NJ, the RIDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’s annual holiday winter concert is this Friday, Dec. 1, at the West Side Presbyterian Church starting at 8 p.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, November 18, the Pro Arte Chorale of Ridgewood will present its interpretation of “Carmina Burana.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Jazz guitar greats Joel Kipnis (known simply as JK in the music industry) and Mark Whitfield and their band will fill the sanctuary at West Side Presbyterian Church with cool jazz sounds on Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 pm as part of the 48th season of the West Side Concert Series.
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