Ridgewood High School’s Annual Celebration of the Arts, a two-day presentation of the work of visual and performing artists, will begin with a gallery opening and reception on Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m.  The reception will be followed by the Kick-off event at 7:15p.m. and then three concerts featuring the Choir & Orchestra, Small Ensembles and the Wind Ensemble.

Thursday evening’s opening events will be followed by a full day of exhibition and performance assemblies on Friday, May 25.  Performances are scheduled throughout the day in the Campus Center and the Little Theatre. During the celebration, the halls, galleries and concert stages will be filled with displays and performances of more than 1,200 students as the districts’ administrators, teachers and students celebrate the work of visual artists, student musicians, dancers and actors. 

The Celebration of the Arts galleries and performances are open to the public.  There is no admission fee. 

The New Jersey School Boards Association cordially invites the public to participate in a Legislative Day on Thursday, June 7. The day will feature a panel discussion with state legislators, followed by attendance of sessions at the State House. There is no charge for any of the events. Click here for more information.

The Annual Ridgewood Academy for Health Professions Capstone Symposium will be held this year on Wednesday, May 30, from 9-11 a.m. in the Terrace Room at The Valley Hospital and 7-8:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, floor 3. The Senior RAHP students will be presenting their Capstone Projects to the public at both sessions. These projects are a culmination of the mentorship component of the RAHP program conducted under the tutelage of preceptors from The Valley Hospital, Bergen Community College, the RAHP faculty, and the Christian Health Care Center. The projects afford the students an opportunity to conduct a year- long research project in a health related field compatible with the student’s future goals or interests.

The 8^th annual Wiffle for Cancer tournament benefitting the Nick Currey Fund for Ewing sarcoma research will be held on Sunday, June 10 at noon. The event will take place at Ridgewood High School, rain or shine. The tournament is held in memory of Nick Curry, RHS Class of 2004. Register online at www.wiffleforcancer.org by June 1. The fee is $50 per team. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information visit the website or contact Ralph Currey at wiffleforcancer@gmail.com.

“Stop, Look, Wave: Be Safe Be Seen” is an innovative safety campaign targeting Ridgewood pedestrians and drivers, with the goal of preventing pedestrians from being involved in road traffic collisions. The safety initiative aims to blanket vehicles in Ridgewood with more than 5,000 car magnets, reminding pedestrians in Ridgewood and neighboring communities to stop, look and wave before crossing, and encouraging motorists to be extra vigilant when traveling on village streets.

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Ridgewood High School’s Class of 2014 is selling magnetic oval WOOD magnets as a Project Graduation fundraiser. The magnets are $5 each and are available at Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue. The magnets are strong enough for vehicles, lockers, refrigerators and other metal surfaces.