Thursday, May 19, 2016

Weekend events

19-May-2016

Some events scheduled to take place in and around Bogota for the weekend starting on Friday-20- May.  Times and dates may change due weather or other circumstances. Please contact the event for the most up to date information.  More event will be added throughout the month.
  
Continuing    

  The Bogota Public Library has set out a box to collect old, and used Crayola coloured makers. Makers collected will be send to the Crayola company to be reprocessed. For more information please visit ther web site at;  http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle           
  (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


 
  A Family Orchard Terrace is still searching for their lost dog . This family is serving as a Foster Home for this Dog who will answer to the name Cleo or Celine. She is a 2 year Shepard mix Brown and Black in colour.  The foster family reported Cleo missing on Wednesday 16-Dec after arriving home from work finding a window broken and Cleo missing. Cleo was last seen wearing a red collar decorated with images of bones on it.  Cleo may be familiar with the area along River Rd. She is described as "fearful" and may ran from strangers.  Cleo has been with her Foster Family for only a few weeks so she may be looking for an older home, or more familiar surroundings.
   The new phone number is: 201-450-5992 this is in cooperation with the group  Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery.  For more information please visit their website at:
http://www.buddhadogrescueandrecovery.com/ If anyone has any information about a dog matching this description they are asked to contact the Bogota Police Dept at 201- 487-2400. Or Cleo's Foster Family at 617-901-0965 ask for Amy



May-July
Bogota
  
 Bogota Beautiful is conducting a contest to find the Bogota resident with the most appealing curb presents. This is open to all homeowners in Bogota. The homeowner may submit their own residents, or  other resident for consideration. The general Public may also nominate any home in Bogota for consideration. Only the front and side yards are eligible to be nominated.  There are two different categories that will be voted on.  One is the most appealing landscape of any home in Bogota. The other category that will be voted on is the best improved lawn in Bogota. This is a contest for any Homeowner that is currently, or is planning to upgrade and improve their landscaping. Two set  of photos are required for this contest. A separate before  and after photo should be sent for consideration for this category. To enter  either , of both  contests  1 to 3 photos the  nominated lawn must be sent to bogotabeautiful@gmail.com  before  Sunday 31-July-2016.
  To assist contestants with their project Bogota Beautiful has arranged with  Fresh & Fancy Farms of New Milford, NJ to offer a 15% discount on flowers, planter, shrubs, and trees. This offer is only valid  until Tuesday 31- May.   Fresh & Fancy Farms is located at 575 River Rd New Milford, NJ
  Photos will be posted on  Bogota Beautiful facebook page starting on Saturday 6-August for voting. To vote please "like" the photo. Voting is schedule to run through  Tuesday 16-August. The top 6 vote "like" getters will be entered into the final round of judge by a committee from Bogota Beautiful. Winners will be announced on Sunday 28- August. For more information and rules please visit their website at:  http://www.bogotabeautiful.com/

          (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Friday-20-May
Bogota
    The Bogota High School Fine Arts dept will hold its Spring Concert starting at at 7:00p This will feature both the Women's & Men's Choir as well as the La-De-Da's.  There will also be  performances by  the Concert Band and the Jazz band. This will take place in the High School Auditorium located at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ

          (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Scenes from last year's Spring Concert



    
Saturday-21-May
Bogota
  Bogota Beautiful will continue their  Saturday  "Yoga in the Park" for May and June.  These will take place each Saturday in May and June and will be held in Olsen Park.  The class will run from 9:00a to 10:00a and be led by a Yoga instructor. They will be held in Olsen Park in Bogota. These classes are open to anyone regardless of age, or  experience.  The classes will meet at the Bandshell in Olsen Park depending on the number of attendees classes may be held in the bandshell or on the lawn in front of the bandshell. Everyone you wishes to attend is required to provide their own mat, towels, and water. Comfortable clothing that will allowed  free and ease of movement  should be worn. This is free to the public, however it is asked to contact  Bogota Beautiful at there website: bogotabeautiful.com to make a resveration for as many dates as you wish.  Bogota Beautiful will also have yoga mats availble for purchase if needed  Please also visit the same website for more information or to donate to: bogotabeautiful.com

(it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



Saturday-21-May


Bogota
  The Bogota Police Emergency Service Youth Academy  will be  accepting applications of Student who will be entering grades 6,7 &8  for the school year starting in September 2016.  Applications will be available for pick-up starting at 7:00a. at the Bogota Police Headquarters ( or at the W.Broad St. firehouse). 
    Over the past several years the line to pick up application has starting forming one to two hours before the starting time. It is recommended that the Student themselves pick-up the application, this helps show the Academy officials that the Student is serious about being apart of the Youth Academy.  After that date application may be pick-up at Police Headquarters.  Applications must be returned to  Police Headquarters.
  There is a nominal fee for those Cadet who will be accepted into Class 06. This is payable on the Parent Orientation day to be announced later.  For more information,  about the  Bogota Police Emergency Services Youth Academy please visit their website at : www.bpesya.com  or by email at BPESYA@outlook.com
   The Bogota Police Emergency Services Youth Academy has been developing the Students of Bogota, and is recognized one of the finest youth programs in Northern New Jersey.This program  is becoming  an important part in the the education of Bogota Students.







Saturday-21-May





Bogota
     The Bogota Public Library will host a Morning of Music and Movement to situate the sensory skill of young Children. This  is open to all Children from Infants to those in Kindergarten. This will run from 11:00a to 12:00 noon and take place in the Second Floor Seniors Centre..  This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

            (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
   






Saturday-21-May
Ridgefield Park, NJ
   Steen School will hold their 4th annual Tricky Tray raffle at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridgefield Park.  Proceeds from this event will go to help fund the Steen PTO. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Admission includes a buffet dinner along with refreshments and desserts. A cash bar will be available. A sheet of tickets for the small basket prizes are also included. For more information or to purchase ticket please contact Meggan at 551-486-5045 or: http://steenelementarypto.wix.com/home . The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 106 Bergen Blvd. Ridgefield Park, NJ

           (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)




Sunday-21-May
Bogota

On The North Jersey Friendship House will celebrate their 10th Annual Wellness Walk for Mental Heath & Autism Registration is at 9:30a and the walk starts at 10:00a at Olsen Park Bogota, NJ. We start the festivities at the Walk with breakfast: crumb cake, bagels, coffee, juice, water and at lunchtime we have a BBQ. Our DJ provides music and entertaining for our walkers and every walker gets a T-Shirt. They will have a raffle with great prizes, face painting and carnival games as well. Our CEO and Board Chairman will welcome and thank our supporters and sponsors along with other dignitary present to say a few words as well.
For more information, or to pre-register please call 201-488-2121,   email: KathyEnglish@njfriendshiphouse.com , or visit their website at www.njfriendshiphouse.org
     The Friendship House is located at 125 Atlantic Ave. Hackensack, NJ

  (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
   

Monday-23-May
Bogota
   The Bogota Public Library will present  Reading to Maggie the Beagle.  The time will be from 4:00p-5:00p. This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the Library in advance.    To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

       (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


                                

Monday-23-May


Bogota
    The Bogota Public Library will again host an evening of Coffee, Cookies, and Coloring.  This is a chance to relax and spend a moment with others over refreshment and do  some creative coloring.This will start at 7:00p. This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the Library in advance.  To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

       (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Monday-23-May
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 will run from 5:00p to 7:00p in the Mayor's 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.

         (it is asked that while attending this event you  inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



Bogota Sports

Friday-20-May
Men's Baseball-                     vs North Arlington  @ the Feigel Field Baseball Diamond                                                                  4:30p This will be the Senior Game for players of the Class of                                                          2016

Friday-20-May
Lady Bucs Softball-             #13 Bogota at # 4 Cedar Grove 1st round North 1 Group 1                                                                  NJSIAA playoff tournament 

Friday-20-May
Men's Baseball-                     #15 Bogota at # 2 Verona 1st round North 1 Group 1                                                                           NJSIAA playoff tournament         


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