Build Your Own

 19-January-2021

 Starting earlier this week The Ridgefield Park Arts Association announced a Community activity open to the public.  They are encouraging any to build their own snowwomen, snowmen,snow children or even snow pets. Until there enough natural material on the ground the creations can be made out of what the artist feels like using.  This is an opportunity to be creative and have some fun this winter. Creations can be display on the outside of the resident , or simply placed in a window.  Once finished and on display, the  Ridgefield Park Arts Association asked everyone to  take a picture and send to:  ridgefieldparkarts@gmail.com

This activity is running now until Tuesday-16-March. Pictures will be posted on Ridgefield Park Arts Association Facebook page. Everyone is encourage to look for the snow people as they walk through the Village.

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Class of 2021

17-January-2021

Bogota Blog NJ is offering two different ways to honor the graduating classes of 2021. These will allow the Families of this years graduates to remember the accomplishment of their Students.
 1) Have a personal photo session with the Photographer from Bogota Blog NJ, focusing on the graduating Student and their family. This will take place at the graduate's place of residents, outside in two or more locations. For the time being (for reasons of quarantine), this photo session can not take place in a public space. The charge for this 20 - 30 minute session will be included with purchase of the photos, which will be made available on the Bogota Blog NJ Zenfolio store. Any session running longer than 30 minutes will be charged extra for the the photographer's time. A separate gallery will be set-up for each local school (Bogota High School, E. Roy Bixby School, and Lillian M. Steen School). Families of school outside Bogota are welcome to take advantage of this service.

  To reserve, one of the few spots of time available, email me with two choices with your best availability. The Photographer from Bogota Blog NJ is not permitted to use a personal phone, or camera to take photos.
Please email: bogotablognj@gmail.com for more information , or to make a reservation.
  2) Another offer is a lawn sign announcing the graduating Student. This will be a single sided sign measuring 24"x 18" design time of 20 minutes is included as well as the"h" stake needed for your lawn. There are two versions available:
-One with the Student name and school with the graduating year.
-One with the Student name and school with the graduating year, and two photos of the graduate.

 When ordering a sign the correct spelling of the Student's is required. If a photo sign is order two photos must be sent, by email as a jpeg and  in portrait format.
Sign for Families of schools outside Bogota are available by request.
 Please email: bogotablognj@gmail.com for more information.
 Prices of both versions at $20.00 per sign. Orders will be ready 48 Hours (business day) after approval of content. At this time payment can only be made by check, or cash.

                                                                  

                                                                             Sample of lawn sign 

 

Sample of lawn sign with photos from 2020

images use with permission of the Lechuga family

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This Weeks Events

 16-January-2021

Some events happening in and around Bogota for this week events starting on Sunday-17-January-2021. 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:
https://www.bogotablognj.com/2020/04/bogota-restaurants.html
For Ridgefield Park it can be accessed at:
https://www.bogotablognj.com/2020/05/ridgefield-park-restaurants.html
Please contact the establishment at at the phone number provided. This is one way to support Bogota and Ridgefield Park business.
It is ask that, when ordering from any of these restaurants, please let them know you saw this on Bogota Blog NJ 


                               



Starting on Monday-4-January
Bergen County

   Starting on Monday-4-January 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-29-January. 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.
For more information please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Health website at:https://covid19.nj.gov/


                                 


Continuing
Tree Pick-up
-The Bogota DPW will start their Christmas tree pick on Monday-4-January
-The Ridgefield Park DPW will pick-up Christmas tree on the same days as yard waste. This will continue until Sunday-31-January
-The Teaneck DPW will pick-up Christmas trees starting on Monday-4-January until Monday-18-January

Sunday-17-January

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-17-January
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
For more information please visit their website at: https://tlcbogotanj.org/

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Sunday-17-January
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

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Sunday-17-January
River Edge, NJ

The Bergen County Historical Society will host a walking tour of Historic New Bridge Landing. This scheduled to start at 1:30p and be hosted by past president Deborah Powell. Meet in the Meadow, space is limited to 25 people.   Wearing of masks and distancing required. . Note, the houses are not open.To register ahead of time please visit their website at: https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/events

Price is $12.00 for non-members. New Bridge Landing is located at 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 

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Monday-17-January-2021
Martin Luther King Jr Day.

  In observance  of  Martin Luther King Day the following municipal hours are:

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will be closed.  It will open on Tuesday 19-January at their regular hours.

The Bogota Public Schools will be closed. They will re-open for Hybrid Learning on Tuesday-19-January

The Office of the Bogota Borough Hall will be closed

There will be no yard waste pick-up

Ridgefield Park

The Ridgefield Park Public Schools will be closed. They will re-open with all virtual learning on Tuesday-19-January.

The Ridgefield Park Public Library will be closed.  It will open on Tuesday 19-January at their regular hours.

The Office of the Ridgefield Park Municipal Building will be closed.

Teaneck

The Teaneck Public Library will be open from 9:00a to 5:00p only  It will have regular hours on Tuesday 19-January.

The Teaneck Public Schools will be closed.

The Office of the Teaneck Municipal Building will be closed.

Monday-17-January
Teaneck NJ

Congregation Beth Sholom will host a virtual lecture on Jewish Film Makers. This will be present by Dr. Eric Goldman. This will be available on zoom and scheduled to start at 8:30p. To register please visit there website at:  https://www.cbsteaneck.orgnt/miniu-at-cbs3.html

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Tuesday-19-January

Bogota 

   The Bogota Library will host a virtual Makers Lab scheduled to start at 4:00p

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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Tuesday-19-January

Bogota

The Bogota Board of Education will hold their Regular Meeting for January. This is scheduled to start at 7:00p. and will be a virtually meeting.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81054380241 

Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,81054380241# or +13126266799,,81054380241# 

Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 810 5438 0241 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kugmB1aNb Note: If you are uncomfortable with entering your e-mail address please use bogota@bogotaboe.com

For more information please visit their website at: www.bogotaboe.com

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Tuesday-19-January

Teaneck, NJ

The Teaneck Township  Council will hold their next regular meeting. This is open to the Public and is scheduled to start at 7:00p.

Action may or may not be taken. This will be a virtually meeting.

- To view on Public Access (Ch. 77 - Optimum. Ch. 47 - Fios); or 2) view on www.teanecknj.gov “Agendas & Minutes” 

 The full video of this meeting can be seen at: http://teanecktownnj.iqm2.com Council Meeting 

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85465298536
Passcode: 731520
Or iPhone one-tap :
    US: +19292056099,,85465298536#,,,,*731520#  or +13017158592,,85465298536#,,,,*731520#
Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
        US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 854 6529 8536
Passcode: 731520
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZxxfvw6G

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Wednesday-20-January

Bogota 

  The Bogota Public library will host the next virtual Sing-Along. Please go the Library's  This program will be held virtually on Zoom. Register each week to receive a link to participate.At registration please check the box by Bogota Blog to signified you learned about this event on Bogota Blog NJ.

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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Wednesday-20-January

Bogota

The Bogota Public library will host the next virtual drawing Challenge . Please go the Library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj/ for weekly challenges. To sign-up please go to: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7376530 At registration please check the box by Bogota Blog to signified you learned about this event on Bogota Blog NJ.

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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Monday-20-January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Board of Education will hold their regular meeting for January starting at at 7:00 p.m.  

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84215718814?pwd=OUxxUXp4UXVHMGRDelNXcW5lYmJNdz09

Passcode: 550609 

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US:

 +1 646 558 8656 New York

 or +1 301 715 8592 Germantown 

or +1 312 626 6799 Chicago 

Webinar ID: 842 1571 8814 Passcode: 550609

www.rpps.net/board_of_education. 

Wednesday-20-January
Teaneck, NJ

Teaneck Board of Education will hold there Regular Meeting for January. This is scheduled to start at 7:00p.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/98050153494

Or iPhone one-tap :

US: +13017158592,,98050153494# or +13126266799,,98050153494#

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128

Webinar ID: 980 5015 3494

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adc7Irr5ce

Public comment can only be made if you attend the meeting via the Zoom app. Instructions on how to download the Zoom app can be found on the district website at

www.teaneckschools.org

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Thursday-21-January
Bogota
Virtual Storytime on Thursdays at 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://bccls.libcal.com/event/7346524 
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/

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Thursday-21-January
Bogota
Virtual After school Storytime on Thursdays at 4:30p
To register for this event visit: 
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7346549
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/

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Thursday-21-January

Bogota

The Borough of Bogota will  hold their  second Council meeting for January. This will be a virtual meeting scheduled to start at 7:30p.

Login information will follow. For more information please visit their website at: https://www.bogotaonline.org/

 

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Thursday-21-January
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting. This will be a virtual meeting and scheduled to start at 7:00p. The meeting is open to the public.

Login information is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648528704?pwd=b29FaDdGMW0yMVVXOVAxZetmeVpqddz09

Meeting code: 83648528704

Passcode: 365836

Dial in: +16465588656 (New York)

Meeting code: 83648528704

Passcode: 365836

For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/

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Friday-22-January
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://bccls.libcal.com/event/7367596/ 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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Saturday-23-January
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/

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