Weekend Events

 Wednesday-18- March
 
   The Bogota Police Dept has issued the following Traffic Advisory:

Advisory: Road Closure: Fairview Avenue between West Shore & Palisade Aves. Thursday, 3/19. Bogota Police Report Road Closure on Thursday, March 19th between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for road construction. Traffic will be restricted to local residents only and traffic will not be able to flow through to Palisade Avenue from West Shore Avenue. ***LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY-TO ACCESS THEIR HOMES***Contact Information: Bogota Police Department Bogota Police Department 201-487-2400 info@bogotapolice.org   Some events happening in and around Bogota for the weekend starting on Thursday 19- March.   Thursday -19-March Bogota The Bogota Borough Council will be holding their regular Council meeting  and work session starting at 7:30p in Council Chambers.  The Bogota Borough Hall is located at 375 Larch Ave, Bogota , NJ. This meeting is open to the public. Thursday -19- March  Bogota         The Bogota Public Library will be having a mask making workshop on Thursday  19-March starting at 6:30p.  This will be presented by local Artist Erik Attia who will show how to create personalized mask. This is open to the public for people of all ages. It is ask that younger Children be accompanied by an Adult. This will take place in the second floor Senior Center located at 375 Larch ave Bogota, NJ Admission is free, but registration is required. For more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :   http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/               (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)  Saturday-21-March Bogota     The Bogota Public Library will be hosting its first  Makers Day event. This is part of NJ Makers Day 2015. This is a State wide event celebrating the creativity of the Students of New Jersey. This is open to the Public. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an Adult. It will run from 10:00a to 1:00p Space is limited, to register for this event please call 201-488-7185 of visit the Library's web site at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/ The Bogota Library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ  Saturday-21-March Bogota       The Bogota Football Parents will be hosting a Potluck dinner. This will be held in the High School Gymnasium. It will run from 5:00p to 7:00p. This will also have Football awards from the 2014 Fall Season. For more information, number of people and what dish you wish to bring  please contact Karen Rodgers at:  bogotabucs@optonline.net (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ) Saturday-21-March  Hackensack,NJ   The  YWCA of Bergen County 2015 Girls Conference.  This will start at 9:00a and go until 2:00p . It will be at Dickinson Hall on the Hackensack portion of the Fairleigh Dickinson  University Campus. This is a day for young Women between the ages of 11 to 18. A main topic of the day will be how how young women can break down the barriers that society has built around them, and highlight the important roles that young women play in our community.     They  will begin the morning with  keynote speaker Charlotte Samuels of Ridgewood, the youngest person to complete the Triple Crown of open-water swimming in the world.    Workshops for girls and adults will focus on topics such as acceptance, media literacy, healthy lifestyles, the environment, and preparing for college. Performances by the Teaneck Terpsichoreans and Reflections, and an interactive drum circle will round out the day.   Tickets are $10.00 for Young Woman between 11 & 18 and $15 for  Parent, Guardian, or Chaperone (The attending adults must be registered with at least one Young Lady) Breakfast & Lunch will be included with the admission. Tickets must be order before Friday 20- March For more information, please contact Samantha at 201-345-1895 or splotino@ywcabergencounty.org.    (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)    Sunday-22-March Bogota       Bogota Beautiful & Bogota VFW Post # 5561 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast. This will run from 8:30a to 11:30a  Tickets are $10 for Adults. $5 for Seniors, Veterans,  and Students under 10 years of age. There will also be a special Family deal for $25. This will be held at the post lower hall with the entrance at 241 West Shore Ave Bogota,NJ. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help finance  Bogota Beautiful's Spring Planting for 2015 . Tickets may be purchased at the door.  Tickets will also be available at the Ralph Hall Post from 4:00p to 10:00p seven days a week. Tickets can also be order online  through the constant contact site at:  http://conta.cc/1M1P1uZ > . Admission will include Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs , and Potatoes. Juice, Coffee, Tea, & Milk will be served.     Bogota Beautiful  looking for anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the breakfast. They require assistance with serving, waiting tables, and general clean-up. Volunteers are ask to arrive at 7:30a to help set up and stay  to help cleanup. All Volunteers will be served breakfast.  Any High School Students who volunteers at this event will receive community service credit for the morning.    For more information about  this and other Bogota Beautiful project,  how to volunteer with, or to donate to Bogota Beautiful please visit their website at: http://www.bogotabeautiful.com/    Monday-23-March  Bogota     Read to Maggie the Beagle Help your child foster their love of reading by letting them be Maggie's Reading Buddy! Come on down, pick out a book, and read to Maggie in the Children's Section. Mondays at 4:00PM Stop in or call (201) 488 - 7185 to register today The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  For more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :   http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/ (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ Monday-23-March Bogota        The weekly " Meet the Mayor"  event will take place in the office of Mayor Chris Keleman  This is open to any Bogota resident who would to ask the Mayor a question about  Bogota, or to discuss any matter to help improve the quality of life in the Borough. Anyone who wishes just to have an informal conversation with the Mayor is also welcome to attend. Meetings will be held on a first come basis.   This  Monday  Bogota Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Letizia Pantoliano will join Mayor Chris Keleman for " Meet the Mayor" night. This will run from 5:00p to 7:00p in the Mayors office. His office is on in Bogota Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.   Bogota Borough  Hall is located at 375 Larch Ave. in Bogota, NJ. Monday-23-March Bogota  -Bixby School will be having its Winter Concert feature the Bixby Bulldog Band. This will take place in the School Gymnasium. It is schedule to start at 7:00p  Bixby School is located at  Maplewood and Fishers Aves. Bogota, NJ