Video Tour of Ridgewood NJ

This video still needs some work but it is a very helpful guide to understanding the things that make Ridgewood such a great place to live.

Below is the script from the Ridgewood Video.

Welcome to beautiful Ridgewood New Jersey … 

As author Nan Goldberg put it “Ridgewood is one of those suburban towns that seem just perfect, a leafy village with a self-sufficient downtown, neighborhoods of wonderful old houses, a low crime rate, no industry, one of North Jersey’s best school systems, and a great recreation program”.

Surrounding Ridgewood is an accumulation of convenient pleasant communities full of happy, friendly people enjoying the good life offered by this beautiful area… an area that’s a delightful mix of the old and new….and Ridgewood is just a 30 minute drive or a short train or bus ride from New York City and its world class amenities and vibrant job market.

Ridgewood residents take great pride in their school system.  Ridgewood’s public schools are highly ranked (currently Ridgewood HS is ranked #7 out of 316 Municipalities rated by NJ Monthly Magazine),  are well-staffed and well-equipped, and offer special programs for the gifted, for those with special needs, and the adults that wish to further their education.

Area technical schools offer a variety of specialty courses to our residents…

and for higher education… Ramapo College… William Paterson University and Fairleigh Dickenson are all located in our county and many of our residents commute to Rutgers… Princeton… Columbia and NYU…to offer the best in education to the next generation of professionals.

Ridgewood boasts a new state-of-the art library and other neighboring towns offer convenient branches throughout the county.

Dining out in Ridgewood is an amazing experience with scores of restaurants that feature everything from the most casual atmosphere, to elegant candlelight dining…and all of your favorite cuisine…Ridgewood is the dining and cultural hub of Bergen County.

The shopping in and around Ridgewood is FABULOUS… from the many fine stores in the area’s shopping malls… to the quaint shops, and high-end boutiques in Ridgewood’s famed downtown area… you’ll find everything you need and more… all of your favorite brands, styles and chain stores.

Ridgewood is just a 30 minute ridge from the world’s most famous skyline…. a multitude of museums like the Metropolitan Museum of  Art… the Museum of Modern Art….  and the Guggenheim Museum and Broadway for the best in live entertainment.

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Ridgewood Photo Contest Kicks Off

The Rotary Club of Ridgewood is looking for your best photos of Ridgewood and it’s residents. Children and adults are invited to submit photos to the Club’s photo contest fundraiser. They’re looking for photos of nature, the business district, architecture, children, events – there are eleven categories in all. Check out their website at http://ridgewood-photo-contest.com .  At the end of the year, they will make a commemorative photo book with the best photos.

A Great Ridgewood Photo Doesn’t Care Who Took It.

No matter how much experience you have or how sophisticated your camera, you’re invited to enter the Ridgewood Photo Contest. The best photos in eleven different categories will be published in “Ridgewood 2010: The Year In Pictures,” a commemorative book representing the beauty, spirit and tradition of Ridgewood and the people who live here. Winners will receive a free copy and cash prizes. The cost is $5 per entry with proceeds going to The Rotary Club of Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood Easter Festivities – April 3rd (10am – 2pm)

As with all major holidays, Ridgewood has some great things planned for Easter this year.  The fun starts at Winberies at 10am and then continues at Van Nest Square and other locations throughout the Village of Ridgewood.  See full schedule below courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.

Everyone will meet up at Van Neste for a map and ride the Bunny Trolley, whihc will make the following stops:

1.Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
First Trolley stop – Sponsored by the Ridgewood News.
Easter Bunny -Sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Bank.
Easter Tent – Sponsored by Feeney Funeral Home.
Magic Show – Sponsored by Life Opportunities Unlimited *weather permitting
*Give aways by: CareOne, Montessori Academy Ridgewood,
Ridgewood YMCA.

2. The Little Flower Shoppe- 160 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Cupcakes by Carousel Cakes-192 E. Ridgewood AVe.
Joaillier- 196 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood Bootery- 200 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Unique Boutique-211 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Sweet & Sassy- 216 E. Ridgewood Ave.

3. Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital – 320 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Epiphany Cafe- 2 S. Maple Ave.*

4. Ridgewood Public Library-125 N. Maple. 11:30am Drop-in Story time.

5. Kings Supermarket-112 N. Maple
Family Chiropractors of Ridgewood-next to Kings.
Ridgewood Bagels-110 N. Maple Ave next to Kings.
Backyard Living-235 Franklin Ave-next to Kings.
6. Ben & Jerry’s-104 Franklin Ave. 1:30pm Easter Egg Hunt.

7. Boiling Springs Savings Bank-55 N. Broad St.

8. West Side Bagels & Deli- 2 Wilsey Square
Marta Stephens-29 Godwin Ave.

For additional information please contact the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce at 201-445-2600 or
email info@ridgewoodchamber.com

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Christ Church’s Annual Antiques Show & Sale Set for March 5 and March 6

One of the most respected and well established antiques shows in Bergen County returns to Christ Church, Ridgewood on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Dealers will display a fine selection and eclectic mix of antiques from Europe, Asia and America.  Styles range from formal to country and include furniture, oriental rugs, paintings and fine prints, china, silver, and linens, Greek and Roman antiquities, jewelry, clocks, books, Christmas collectibles and cigarette cards.

The show will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5 and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at Christ Church in Ridgewood.  Admission is $6.00 per person and is good for both days.

The Cottage Café, open throughout the show, will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bountiful selection of homemade baked goods for breakfast, made-to-order specialty sandwiches and soups for lunch and a choice of wonderful entrees and irresistible desserts for dinner.  Join us, in Ridgewood , on Friday for dinner and live music, as our jazz ensemble plays for your entertainment.

Appraiser Stephen van Cline of van Cline & Davenport, Ltd. will be at the show both Friday and Saturday.  A former chairman of the International Society of Appraisers, Stephen will offer appraisals of antiques and heirlooms for a nominal fee.

The Christ Church Antiques Show donates funds raised through ticket sales and The Cottage Café to Christ Church’s outreach ministries.  For your convenience, shuttle service to nearby parking is available.  

For more information, please contact the Christ Church office at 201.652.2350 or contact Beth Blair (see contact info below).

Beth Blair
bethbertiniblair@yahoo.com
201-445-7273

Ridgewood’s Famed Downtown Wins 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen 2009 Award

I think 201 Magazine definitely got this one right.  Ridgewood’s wonderful downtown was one of the reasons we moved here along with the great school system and central location.  According to 201, Ridgewood’s downtown “mixes mom and pop with nationwide chain shopping in a great balance.”  They go on to say “Every age group can find something to do, eat or buy in downtown Ridgewood, from going to the movies, getting their hunger sated, or buying a new outfit for a night out”.

Ridgewood Downtown Favorites

My family and I make frequent use of the Ridgewood Movie Theater.  Some of our favorite family restaurants include It’s Greek to Me, Brooklyn’s Pizza, Baumgart’s Cafe and, of course, The Country Pancake House.  We are also no strangers to Ben & Jerry’s and the Haagan Dazs Ice Cream Shop.   When it comes to finer dining we like Marcello’s, La Piazza Bistro and Mediterraneo.

Ridgewood Downtown Shopping

Like most men, shopping is not high on my “fun things to do” list and that is precisely why I love the Ridgewood Downtown.  Shopping in Ridgewood is so convenient especially when you are always buying last minute gifts like me.  Bookends is a great place to grab a last minute book or toy or just browse the latest titles.  You have the kids covered with GapKids, Bookends, Athlete’s Foot, etc. and there are no shortage of clothing stores (of all kinds), flower shops, etc. for the ladies in your life.  This last sentence sounded a bit sexist or 1950’s-ish – didn’t it?  Well, no one ever accused me of being fully evolved.

Ridgewood Downtown Events

Ridgewood has some great events in the downtown area from the upcoming Downtown for the Holidays to the July 4th Parade, Sidewalk Sales and Easter in Ridgewood.

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