Here’s my curated list of MLK weekend events for Ridgewood area which includes celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a film screening, food drives, Hybrid Webinar and Interfaith service on Monday. In addition, Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2021 (Covid-19 Style) kicks off on Sunday! Plus, there are many other unique virtual events for you to enjoy at home – explore far away places without having to travel. Also, I’ve included other places to donate much needed food, baby supplies, toiletries, accessories, shoes and coats.
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Friday, January 15th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Oasis, Drop off 1:00-2:30pm, Oasis (a Haven for Women and Children) in Paterson
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
‘Meet the Presidents: A Look at the American Presidency’ Webinar with live Q & A, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Virtual Event
Reel Voices: “Through a Lens Darkly” Screening with live Q & A an MLK Event, 7:00pm, Ridgewood Library Virtual Event
Paint Winter Snow Scene, 7:00-9:00pm, U Paint Studio in Oakland
‘Speakeasies of NYC: A Tale of Crime, Creativity, and Celebration’ Webinar with live Q & A at the end, 8:00-9:30pm, Virtual Event
Van Gogh Museum – Amsterdam: Livestream Art Tour, 9:00-10:40pm, Virtual Event
Saturday, January 16th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
Beginner Bird Walk, 8:00-9:00am, New Jersey Audobon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Course Orientation, 9:30-11:30am, Ramapo College, Mahwah Virtual Event
DONATE Ridgecrest Pantry Collection/Drive, 9:00am-12:00pm, Ridgecrest Senior Housing, 7 Ridge Road in Ridgewood
Make & Take: Fleece Polar Bear for kids Grade 2 and Up, 10:00am-12:30pm, YMCA in Wyckoff
Goat Yoga hosted by Stumpy’s Hatchet House and Totes Goats, 10:00-11:00am, Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Upper Saddle River
Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
EmpowHERment Women in Leadership Conference hosted by Superposition, 1:00-7:00pm, Virtual Event
Super Saturday Chess Tournaments, 1:30-4:00pm (registration day before required), International Chess Academy in Glen Rock, Virtual Event
THE MIDNIGHT SKY Virtual Q&A with Director George Clooney and Creative Team
by American Cinematheque, 4:00-5:00pm, Virtual Event
‘Meet the Presidents: A Look at the American Presidency’ Webinar with live Q & A, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual Event
Sunday, January 17th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
Virtual Tour of Buckingham Palace (includes Windsor Castle and summer residence of Royal Family in Scotland, 9:30-11:30am, Virtual Event
Ridgewood Annual Restaurant Week 2021 – Covid-19 Style by Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce (see link for participating restaurants), 11:00am-10:00pm, Ridgewood
First Ladies: Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery – Livestream Art History Program, 11:00am-12:40pm, Virtual Event
Ramsey Farmer’s Market , 10:00am-1:00pm, Main Street Train Station in Ramsey
Sunday at The Met—About Time: Fashion and Duration, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
Michelangelo’s Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour with Licensed Guide (with live Q & A), 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
ANOTHER ROUND Virtual Q&A with Director & Star by American Cinematheque, 2:00-3:00pm, Virtual Event
Monday, January 18th – MLK Day
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
Healthbarn USA MLK Day Camp for Ages 5-12, 9:00am-3:00pm, Healthbarn USA in Ridgewood
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Glen Rock/Ridgewood Interfaith Service, 10:00am, Virtual Event
Ridgewood Annual Restaurant Week 2021 – Covid-19 Style by Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce (see link for participating restaurants), 11:00am-10:00pm, Ridgewood
What did we miss? Do you know of any other weekend events in Ridgewood NJ or in NW Bergen County? Let us know in the comments below or email hello@nwbergenliving.com.
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