AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ridgewood New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:59:20 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/ridgewood-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-ridgewood-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/ridgewood-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-ridgewood-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The 2nd Annual "A Village Christmas: limited edition ornament is in! At $12 each, it makes a great teacher's or hostess gift, or a fabulous... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/the-2nd-annual-a-village-christmas-ornament-is-in-234742 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/the-2nd-annual-a-village-christmas-ornament-is-in-234742 Shops and Stores Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Stepmom's Support Group will meet at Stepping Stones Counseling Center on Thurs., Dec. 3, from 7-9:30 PM.  All stepmomthers are welcome to... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/stepmom-s-support-group-meeing-232802 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/stepmom-s-support-group-meeing-232802 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Join Glen Rock Jewish Center for an incredible and affordable adventure in Israel. We will experience the ancient history that ties us to our... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/grjc-israel-trip-news-november-8-2009-232440 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/grjc-israel-trip-news-november-8-2009-232440 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Story:  Two single girls sick of the singles bar scene and online dating sites are taking matters into their own hands to meet Mr. Right before... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/single-meeting-the-right-person-is-easy-through-a-friend-of-a-friend-232172 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/single-meeting-the-right-person-is-easy-through-a-friend-of-a-friend-232172 Restaurants Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 HO-HO-KUS, N.J., October 30, 2009 – The Hermitage Museum, a historic home and education center in Ho-Ho-Kus, invites the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hohokus/news/ho-ho-kus-garden-club-decorates-the-hermitage-museum-with-notes-from-the-past-229757 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hohokus/news/ho-ho-kus-garden-club-decorates-the-hermitage-museum-with-notes-from-the-past-229757 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-bergen-county-226290 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-bergen-county-226290 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In honor of Jewish Book Month, Israeli author Valerie Farber will speak at Glen Rock Jewish Center about her book City of Refuge. Set in the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/israeli-author-to-speak-at-glen-rock-jewish-center-223919 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/israeli-author-to-speak-at-glen-rock-jewish-center-223919 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FILM SCREENING – “THE WOMAN FROM SARAJEVO” Sunday, November 1, 2:00 p.m. Glen Rock Jewish Center will host a special screening of the Israeli... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/glen-rock-jewish-centere-november-activities-223804 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/glen-rock-jewish-centere-november-activities-223804 Religion and Spirituality Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 8th through the 11th, United Sports Training Center, Downington, PA: The RKC conducted it’s first ever East Coast Civilian Certification.... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hohokus/news/phil-ross-instructs-the-instructors-223495 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hohokus/news/phil-ross-instructs-the-instructors-223495 Health and Fitness Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Bergen County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Bergen County,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/bergen-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-bergen-county-220567 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/bergen-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-bergen-county-220567 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Bergen County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/bergen-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-bergen-county-221952 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/cliffsidepark/news/bergen-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-bergen-county-221952 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Glen Rock, NJ - Bargain-hunters rejoice! By marking on your calendar, you and the entire community can shop, get out on an autumn Sunday, and have... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/calling-all-bargain-hunters-autumn-is-shopping-season-as-grjc-hosts-fabulous-fall-boutique-219140 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/calling-all-bargain-hunters-autumn-is-shopping-season-as-grjc-hosts-fabulous-fall-boutique-219140 Business and Professional Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 RIDGEWOOD, NJ---Yes, times are still challenging.  But the holiday gift season is not going to go away because of it.  Consumers this year... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/this-holiday-season-calls-for-affordable-elegance-in-gift-giving-217765 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ridgewood/news/this-holiday-season-calls-for-affordable-elegance-in-gift-giving-217765 Business and Professional Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Glen Rock, N.J  – Late September/October is one of the most special times of the year at the Glen Rock Jewish Center.  After observing... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/all-fall-in-autumn-is-in-full-swing-at-grjc-as-education-activities-reflect-seasonal-splend-215283 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/all-fall-in-autumn-is-in-full-swing-at-grjc-as-education-activities-reflect-seasonal-splend-215283 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Cantor William Walton will lead the congregation of Glen Rock Jewish Center during the upcoming High Holiday services this Rosh Hashanah and Yom... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/cantor-william-walton-joins-glen-rock-jewish-center-211962 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/cantor-william-walton-joins-glen-rock-jewish-center-211962 Religion and Spirituality Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Glen Rock, NJ - Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish new year on September 19th, and Glen Rock Jewish Center is off to a busy start this fall. Members of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/glen-rock-jewish-center-september-activities-209933 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/glen-rock-jewish-center-september-activities-209933 Religion and Spirituality Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join GRJC to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These evetns are open to the community. Pre-High Holiday class This class will explore the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/high-holiday-happenings-at-glen-rock-jewish-center-209934 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/glenrock/news/high-holiday-happenings-at-glen-rock-jewish-center-209934 Religion and Spirituality Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600