2-December-2020
Some events happening in and around Bogota for the weekend starting on Thursday-3-December. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.
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Continuing
The listing of of Restaurants and Grocery stores that are open for either Deliver , Take-out and limited indoor seating.
For Bogota it can be accessed at:
For Ridgefield Park it can be accessed at:
Please contact the establishment at at the phone number provided. This is one way to support Bogota and Ridgefield Park business.
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Continuing
Bogota
October to December
Monday-5-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 -14- December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up.
Continuing until 5 December
Bogota
Bogota Chiropractor Dr. Michael Fitzgerald will accept items as part their annual Coat Drive. They will be accepting any coats in good ,wearable, condition (men's coats in size 10 or larger are in high demand) Other items such as Shoes, Socks, Gloves, Hats, Scarfs, and Sleeping bag will also be accepted. The Coat drive will begin on Monday-30-November and continue until Saturday-5-December. These item can be dropped off at the same location during normal office hours.
Item can be dropped off at Dr. Fitzgerald office located at 61 E.Main St. Bogota, NJ. These will be accepted during his normal office hours.
-Mondays: 8:30a to 12:00n and 3:30p to 6:30p
-Wednesday: 8:30a to 12:00n and 3:30p to 6:30p
-Thursday: 8:30a to 12:00n and 3:30p to 6:30p
-Friday: 8:30a to 12:00n
-Saturday: 8:00a to 10:00a
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Continuing until 9-December
Bogota
Bogota Friends and Families have started a Toy Drive with You Give Goods. They will be working with the Bogota Police Department to supply them for their annual Holiday Toy Drive. All gifts will be shipped directly to the Bogota Police Department so they can help Santa deliver them. Donors will be emailed a tax receipt at the time of purchase. This will run until Wednesday-9-December. Items can purchased on the You Give Goods website at: https://yougivegoods.com/drive-14407. They are hoping to reach at least 500 items to be donated this Holiday Season. 
Continuing until 16-December
Bogota
Trinity Lutheran Church is also sponsoring their annual Christmas sharing programs for Families in Bogota. They are fulfilling items, such as clothing, games, and some household goods that have been added to their " Christmas Wish List". They are accepting donations until Wednesday-16-December. For more information, and to donate please go to:
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Continuing until 24-December
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Ridgefield Park/ Bogota Rotary Club opened their Christmas Tree sale for the 2020 Season. They are once again located at 50 Main St. Ridgefield Park, NJ in Brewster Park. They have a large selection of trees as well as pre- decorated wreath. They will be open daily until 10:00p from now until Thursday-24-December. Process from the sale of these trees will go to fund the Ridgefield Park/ Bogota Rotary Club charities for the upcoming year.
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Starting on Tuesday-1-December
Bergen County
Starting on Tuesday-1-December the Bergen County Community testing site for covid-19 will re-open at the Bergen Community College in the Lot B location. This is being sponsored by Bergen County in cooperation with the New Bridge Medical Center. Testing will continue of various days until Thursday-30-December. Anyone wishing to revive a test must pre-register. This will be open starting at 9:00a to 2:30p, with check-in starting at 8:00p This will be a nasal swab test with results available in 24 hours.
All people taking a test must have proper identification, Accepted forms of ID are a driver’s license or identification card, Social Security card, passport, or birth certificate. For those without legal status, a foreign passport is accepted. Residents also have to show proof they live or work in Bergen County. An insurance card is also required, again residents who do not have health insurance will still be able to get tested.
In addition the Bergen County site at the New Bridge Medical Center are available to the General Public regardless of showing, or not showing symptoms. The New Bridge testing site requires a pre-register.
All people taking a test must have proper identification, Accepted forms of ID are a driver’s license or identification card, Social Security card, passport, or birth certificate. For those without legal status, a foreign passport is accepted. Residents also have to show proof they live or work in Bergen County. An insurance card is also required, again residents who do not have health insurance will still be able to get tested.
In addition the Bergen County site at the New Bridge Medical Center are available to the General Public regardless of showing, or not showing symptoms. The New Bridge testing site requires a pre-register.
For more information please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Health website at: https://covid19.nj.gov/
Thursday-3-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public library will host the next Virtual Storytime starting at 10:30a. Director of Children Services Mr. Tom Skrnich will read a selection of stories. To register for this event visit: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/6925808
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
Thursday-3-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public library will host a virtual animation workshop starting at 4:00p. This will presented by Mr. Luis Medrano. To register for this event visit: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7261264
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/
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Thursday-3-December
Bogota
The Borough of Bogota Regular Council meeting. This will be a virtual meeting. The start time will be 7:30p.
To join the zoom meting:
To join the zoom meting:
Web address is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86512711967
Meeting ID is: 86512711967
Passcode is: 482592
For one tap mobile;
+19292056099,,86512711967#,,,,,,0#,,482592 #US ( New York)
Dial by your location:
+19292056099 US ( New York)
Meeting ID is: 86512711967
Passcode is: 482592
To find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/uFkdFps6uvpW
To see the agenda for the 3-December meeting please go to the Borough's website at: https://www.bogotaonline.org/
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Thursday-3-December
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting. This will be a held in the Municipal Building, located at 234 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ. The start time is scheduled for 7:00p. The meeting is open to the public. For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/
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Friday-4-December
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host a Friday virtual craft ideas workshop, which can be done at home. This is schedule to start at 3:00p. For more information and to register please go to https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj/ each week to see new ideas that we are sharing. The library asked that finished project be shared on their Facebook page of your creations.
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
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Friday-4-December
Bogota
This year the Bogota Borough's Tree Lighting will be a virtual event.
The tree lighting will take place on Friday-4-December and is scheduled to start at 7:00p This will be accessible on zoom using the ID 87412969023 passcode: 382937. This will also be streamed on "Bogota NJ Families" facebook page.
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Saturday-5-December
Bogota
-Virtual Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües on Saturdays at 10:30a / Sabados a las 10:30a
Bogota
-Virtual Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües on Saturdays at 10:30a / Sabados a las 10:30a
To register for this event visit:
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
Saturday& Sunday-5 &6-December
Bogota
Bogota
St.Joseph Catholic Church in Bogota will be holding a Wreath Sale. The sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday 5 & 6 -December. This will take place outside the Church located at Palisades Ave and E.Ft.Lee Rd in Bogota. Purchases may be made before and after Mass on both days. Saturday Mass will begin at 8:00a . Sunday Masses are schedule for 8:00a, 10:00a and 12:00 noon. Wreaths will be redecorated and will coast $20.00 a piece.
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Saturday-5-December
Englewood, NJ
Black Box Performing Arts Center will be hosting a virtual open mic by Skeeball Jerry.
He will be available to answer all of your burning questions. From survival tips, to dating advice, to fun facts about the Skeeball Master himself - Jerry's got the answers!
(Not recommended for young audiences)
Join Zoom Meeting: Click HERE
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Sunday-6-December
Bogota
The Bogart Memorial Church will again offer in-person services. They will have both Spanish and English services scheduled to start at 10:10a. Masks and safe distances are required.Bogart Memorial Church is located at 263 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ
Sunday-6-December
Bogota
Trinity Lutheran Church in Bogota has started to offer their Sunday services again. Sunday service will start at 9:30a. The Sunday School will begin at 10:30a. There will be Wednesday Bible Studies at 7:00p. Masks and safe distances are required. Trinity Lutheran Church is now handicapped acceptable with a new lift system.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 167 Palisade Ave Bogota, NJ
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 167 Palisade Ave Bogota, NJ
For more information please visit their website at: https://tlcbogotanj.org/
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Sunday-6-December
Bogota
St. Joseph Church in Bogota again will offer their Sunday Service in person. The number of participant will be limited. The Church will have a registration system allowing individuals to sign up and attend Mass. For more information please visit their website at: http://www.baqgo.com/sjc/register-for-sunday-mass/ This may require some persons to attend a second choice. They will continue their services on a live stream. The English language service is scheduled to start at 10:00a. Está previsto que el servicio de español comience a la 1:30p. For more information please visit their website at: http://www.baqgo.com/sjc/
St. Joseph Church is located at 115 Ft.Lee Rd Bogota, NJ
St. Joseph Church is located at 115 Ft.Lee Rd Bogota, NJ
Sunday-6-December
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Village of Ridgefield Park will hold their annual Tree Lighting ceremony at 5:30p. This will be an limited outdoor event following all safety protocols. It will be held in front of the Village Municipal Bldg, located at Main St and Park St.
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Sunday-6-December
River Edge, NJ
The Bergen County Historical Society at New Bridge Landing will host Holiday Scenes & Songs starting at 4:00p to 5:30 p
The songs will be led by historical balladeer Linda Russell who will included music through the ages to discover how the holidays were celebrated in Colonial Times. This will be an outdoor event following all safety protocols.
Ticket reservations are required: $20 non-member adults, $10 non-member children, and $15 adult / $7 child - BCHS members. Limited to 50 people, we've already sold 35 reservations.
Free parking available on site.Dogs are permitted on site on a leash.
Reservations are required. To make a reservation on our website, visit our event page: https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/event-details/holiday-scenes-and-songs-at-historic-new-bridge-landing-1
www.BergenCountyHistory.org, email: info@BergenCountyHistory.org, or call 201-343-9492 and leave a message. The event is subject to change.
The Bergen County Historical Society at New Bridge Landing is located at: 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ.
Free parking available on site.Dogs are permitted on site on a leash.
Reservations are required. To make a reservation on our website, visit our event page: https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/event-details/holiday-scenes-and-songs-at-historic-new-bridge-landing-1
www.BergenCountyHistory.org, email: info@BergenCountyHistory.org, or call 201-343-9492 and leave a message. The event is subject to change.
The Bergen County Historical Society at New Bridge Landing is located at: 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ.
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Monday-7-December
Bogota
The Bogota Library will host Tech Mondays Each week you can test out your technology skills in a a fun and interactive way please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj each week to find the project. Just click on the link and have fun. This is for Students ages 7 to 12 years old.
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
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