17-October-2018
Some events scheduled to take place in and around Bogota, for the weekend starting on Thursday-17-October. Times and dates may change due weather or other circumstances. Please contact the event for the most up to date information. More events will be added when they become available.
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Starting on Monday-26- February the main parking lot and front entrance to Bogota High School will be closed. This is due to the reconstruction of the Parking lot. Work is scheduled to continue until First week of September-2018. All access to the High School will be through the side door on the North side of the building.
Starting on Sunday-1 July-2018 the Borough of Bogota will change the ordnance in what can be recycled. Bottle & cans recycling pick-up the Borough of Bogota will now be limited to: Aluminium, Glass, Bi-metal/Tin cans. Aluminium foils and pie plates will be accepted but must be clean. Plastic Containers with the symbol 1, 2, or 5 only will also be accepted. All recyclable material must be placed in reusable trash receptacles. Items places in plastic bag will not be collected. Paper and cardboard recycling remains unchanged.
The collectible the products that have been removed from the accepted list will now be accepted by The Borough of Bogota in cooperation with the Ridgefield Park environmental commission and collected in a separate way. The Trex Corporation has provided bins to accept the following item. Grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrapping, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, wood pellet bags, zip lock & other re-seal able bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, salt bags, and cereal bags. All recyclable materials must be clean, dry and free of food residue. For every 500 pounds of plastic collected the Trex Corporation will donate a new park bench, made from recycled materials. The benches will be donated to both Bogota and Ridgfield Park on a rotating basis. As of now a Trex collection bin is in the lobby of the Bogota Borough Hall and the Bogota Public Library can be accessed during regular business hours. More bins are planned for other locations in the future.
The collection day under the new rules will be Thursday-5-July (due to the Fourth of July Holiday) Then every other Wednesday.
For more information please see the accompanying poster below.
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The Bogota Board of Education will be accepting applications for preschool at the Board Office until Friday-16- November. Placement of those Student accepted will be done on Monday-26- November. Families will be notified on Tuesday-27- November. Classes will start after the School District holiday break with the first day being Wednesday-2-January-2019.
Lottery application may be pick-up starting on Monday-15-October and will continue until Friday-16-November. Application are available at the Board of Education offices located at 1 Henry Luthin Pl. Completed application must be return to the Board of Education before Friday-16-November.
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Monday-1-October
Bogota
October to December
Monday-1- October will be the start of Leaf Season. Home Owners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting in the street , along the curb, in front of their residents. It is ask that the piles be placed in such a way as not to interfere with traffic, and away from storm sewers and drain to prevent flooding , or other water build-up. Leaf Season is schedule to end on Monday -17- December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up.
Sunday-21-October
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge # 1506 will be holding a All you can eat Breakfast. This will start at 8:30a and go until 12:00 noon Prices are $10 for Adults and $5 for student 12 and under. The Breakfast will feature an Omelette station, Pancakes, Bacon,Sausage, French toast, & scrambled eggs. There will also be pastries, cereal along with Coffee, Tea, Milk & Juice. It is asked to bring some Non-perishable food items for the Local Food Pantry.
The Elks lodge is located at the Corner of Spruce & Cedar Sts. Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Monday-22-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have their Youth's Sewing Club meeting. This is open to Students ages 9-18. This will teach anyone the art of sewing. There will be a chance to learn machine, and hand sewing as well as shown different project and types of material. This will be from 1:00p to 4:00p in the back reading room.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.
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Monday-22-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will be hosting an evening of sharing and discussing favorite books for Students in grades 7-12.Snacks will be provided. It is scheduled to start at 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.
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Monday-22-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will be hosting workshop on real estate investing. This will be presented by Glen Gallucci from Peak Properties, LLC. 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.
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Monday-22-October
Bogota
The weekly " Meet the Mayor" event will take place in the office of Mayor Chris Kelemen 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.
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Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have the following program: Makers Lab for Students 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.
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Bogota
The next Planning Board meeting will be on Tuesday -9 October at 7:30p This will be held in the Council Chamber located on the second floor of 375 Larch Ave Bogota, NJ. The public is invited to attend.
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Wednesday & Thursday-24 & 25-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have story time reading starting at 10:30a. También habrá Historias leÃdas en español en este momento. This is open available to any Student wishing to join in. This will be held under the tree in the Nikki Spiegel Story Time Corner. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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.
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Thursday-25-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host a Trivia Night 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.
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Thursday-25-October
Teaneck, NJ
The next day of the Teaneck Farmers Market for this season. Shoppers will be able purchase locally grown and produced food items. This annual event will be every Thursday from June to the end of October. The stand open at 12:00 noon and continue until 6:00p The Teaneck Farmers Market is located in the municipal parking lot along Beverly Rd Teaneck, NJ. There is additional parking available near by.
Later in the season the market has a few extra events such as a fitness demonstration, a knife sharpener, food tasting, and a blood drive. For more information, and a schedule of upcoming events please visit their facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TeaneckFarmersMarket/
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The Bogota Public Library host their Toddler play group. This is an opportunity for young children and their Parents to play and relax in a safe area. This will start at 10:30a and be held in the second floor Senior Centre.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.
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Bogota
The Bogota Public Library host their 10th annual Haunted Library and Carnival. This is open to the public starting at 11:00a and will be held in the second floor Seniors Center . There will be games, arts & crafts an trip through a Haunted Tunnel. 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.
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Saturday-27-October
Bogota
The Bogota Recreation Commission will host their annual Fall Festival in Olsen Park starting at 1:00p. At Olsen Park there will be food, Hayrides, Bounce House, Face Painting and a Pumpkin Patch where Students can pick their own pumpkin and decorate them there. All activities will be free of charge and open to the Public. The Festival will run until 4:00p.
They are looking to arrange for ten volunteer to assist with this event. Anyone wishing to volunteer will be required to arrive at the Bogota Recreation Center at 11:00a to help set-up and stay after 5:00p for clean-up. Any High School Student who Volunteer will receive Community Service Credit.
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Saturday-27-October
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge # 1506 will be holding a Halloween Dinner Dance. This will start at 6:30p and go until 11:30p Prices are $10.00 per person. This will included a buffet dinner and a cash bar will be available. Anyone who wishes may attend in Costume. For me information, or to make reservation please call Cathy Hamilton at 201-230-2475
The Elks lodge is located at the Corner of Spruce & Cedar Sts. Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Bogota Sports
Monday-22-Oct.
Soccer - at Park Ridge 4:00p
JV Soccer- vs Park Ridge 4:00p at Zakrzewski Field in Olsen Park.
Middle School Volleyball- at Leonia 4:00p
Tuesday -23-Oct
Volleyball- vs Park Ridge 4:00p at Speary Gym. The J.V. game will follow
Wednesday-24-Oct.
Soccer - vs Saddle River Day School 4:00p at Zakrzewski Field in Olsen Park.
JV Soccer- at Saddle River Day School 4:00p
Thursday-25-Oct.
Volleyball- at Saddle River Day School 4:00p. The J.V. game will follow.
Middle School Volleyball- Bogota Tournament 4:00p
Friday-26-Oct
Soccer- at Saddle River Day School 4:00p
Junior Football at Cliffside Park Pee-Wee kickoff at 6:00p the other divisions to follow.
Saturday-27-Oct.
Cross Country- Bergen County Meet of Champions at Darlington Park. 9:00a
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