Ridgewood, NJ

One of the most highly anticipated and entertaining Ridgewood fundraisers of the year kicks off on February 6^th. The event is organized by parents and supporters of Ridgewood High School students who put on a different stage production each year. With a cast of more than 160 people, the Ridgewood Jamboree is one of the largest productions of its kind in the country.

Tickets are on sale now, volunteers are still needed, and there is still time for Ridgewood Residents and businesses place an ad in the program.

For more information about this great event click here Ridgewood Jamboree

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Come one, come all....for great food and friends at a reasonable price. Ridgewood, New Jersey's Restaurant Week 2008 has almost arrived! The event kicks off on Thursday, January 28th and runs until January 31st than again on February 4th thru the 7th. For these eight days, participating restaurants in Ridgewood will offer patrons a special three course menu all for the price of $20.08...notice the 2008 resemblence?

Participating restaurants include:

Blend Restaurant, Café Tulip, Dim Sum Dynasty, GEN Hibachi & Asian Cuisine, It's Greek To Me, LaCambusa, LaPiazza Bistro Italiano, Latour, A French American Grill, Lisa's Turkish Kitchen, Mediterraneo Restaurant, Natalie's Special Café, The Office Bear Bar & Grill, Sushi Sakurabana, Wasabi Restaurant, Wild Ginger, Winberie's, The Wine Seller, Cervino's Wine Cottage, Super Cellars Wines.

This is a great deal for everyone in and around Bergen County. I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of this great offer and enjoy some fine Bergen County cuisine!

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Valley hospital are sponsoring a great event called Ridgewood Restaurant week. It kicks off on January 28th. For 8 days Ridgewood restaurants are offering the chance to experience the finest dining Ridgewood has to offer - at a steep discount. Each chef will prepare a tantalizing 3 course, prix-fixe menu. Diners can choose from 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts for only $20.08!

I definitely plan on tasting a few off the menus. Unfortunately, I have entered the Ridgewood Dad's Night Biggest Loser contest so I won't be able to taste too much. I really want to be a Big Loser.

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Parents won't have to worry about where their children are on Saturday, January 12th from 7-10pm when the Ridgewood Community Center hosts "Girl's Night Out." Middle school students are invited to bring various items and design their own personalized and unique fashion to model. In addition, a fun make-up demonstration will be offered and dance instructor Marisa Catena will teach hip-hop dancing to the latest songs. Participants will enjoy pizza, soda and desserts. The program will cost $5.00.

I believe this is a great idea. Middle school girls will be able to get together and have fun on a Saturday night in a safe, community environment. I think the town should host more of these events for local teenagers. In the upcoming weeks the Community Center will also be hosting a Boy's Night Out...stay tuned for information on this!

Here in Ridgewood the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee have been awarded a federal grant of $158,000 to improve pedestrian education and help fund improvements to pedestrian routes throughout town. A large portion of these funds will be applied toward capital improvements to improve the safety of children commuting to school.

Projects include:

- The improvement and enhancement of 81 crosswalks in the vicinity of 8 Ridgewood schools to make the crosswalks more visible.

- New "School Zone" markings on roads around Ridgewood schools to inform drivers they are approaching a school zone.

- Flashing Beacon Warning Lights to alert drivers they are approaching a school zone and should be aware of crossing pedestrians and obey the reduced speed limit.

In addition, a Safe Routes to School Coordinator will be hired to work with the various departments throughout the town to insure the safety of children on their way to school and make sure all improvements are completed.

This is an excellent grant that Ridgewood has received from the government. It is extremely important to make sure our children are safe. Here in Ridgewood, since many families are within walking distance to schools, many children walk to school every morning. We need to protect them from drivers and use all of our resources to protect them because they our are most precious resource.