FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE 66TH GLEN RIDGE ANTIQUE SHOW
Started in 1947, the Glen Ridge Antiques Show at the Congregational Church has grown
over the years to be a true highlight of the winter season. As the Women's Association
raises funds to support its many benevolences, it provides the opportunity for the total
church family to work together in fellowship presenting the community and its neighbors
with a wonderful show. Now in its 66th year, this highly regarded collection of antiques from selected
Northeastern dealers is one of the longest-running church-sponsored shows in the State.
Under the auspices of the Women's Association - the fund-raising arm of the church - it
has the support of over 100 church volunteers - men, women and children. Its friendly,
informal atmosphere and delicious church-cooked meals and baked goods are a treat for all. This grand occasion brings people together for history's sake. It opens its doors again this
season on Friday, February 3rd, at 10am until 9pm, and continues on Saturday, February 4th,
from 10am-4pm at the Congregational Church at 195 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge at Clark Street.
This year's featured charity for a portion of the show's profits is "Big Brothers Big Sisters" of
Morris, Bergen, Passaic and Sussex. The show offers a popular APPRAISAL service by John R. Clark
of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, who will give verbal appraisals for $4 per portable item on both Friday
and Saturday from 1-4pm. The show is proud of the help it receives each year from the strong and
careful arms of the men of Essex County's Integrity House of Newark. Friendliness, fine dealers, good food and a balance of Americana, European and Asian
pieces, plus specialty collections in brass, silver, glass, porcelains, botanical prints
and antiquarian books are what makes this historic show special to visitors each year
from over 115 New Jersey towns and about eight states. The show is chaired by Norma Batastini and Kevin Curtin, who invite you to visit
and enjoy the rare treat of an antique show right here in Essex County's backyard.
Admission is only $7 (or $5 for Seniors and with card). Two blocks from the intersection of Bloomfield
and Ridgewood Avenues, the town is serviced by DeCamp Bus Lines, #33 and the NJTransit
Montclair-Boonton train line. Phone: 973-743-5596; website URL http://www.glenridgeantiques.com