Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 80th Anniversary

 
9-November-2026
 On Saturday-7-November, the Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 hosted a celebration for the 80th Anniversary of the Ralph Hall Post, along with the founding of the Continental Marines on 10 November 1775.
 The afternoon started with a Memorial Ceremony for Dr. Angelo Caprio USMC who passed away in July of 2026. LTCDR Caprio served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.
 The service was led by Chaplain Paul Thompson, with Post Vice Commander Jason Fermen and Quartermaster Brandon Escobar.
 After the playing of TAPS by a bagpiper from the Bergen County Fire Fighters Pipe Band, Vice Commander Fermen presented an American flag to Dr. Caprio's family.
  The anniversary celebration was held both inside the post hall and on W. Shore St. Over 350 people were in attendance. This included many Veterans from the United States Marine Corps, and other Branches of the Armed Services along with nearby VFW Posts.
  The Veterans shared experiences, and life stories, with each other. This included many active-duty members as well.
  A number of information tables were set-up. One was for The Tun Legacy Foundation, whose goal is to recreate the Tun Tavern, where the Continental Marines were founded on 10 November 1775. They would later become the United States Marine Corps.
 Other displays on hand provided aide and services for Veterans including the VETcenter, Well care nurses, Esmeralda USMC Veteran realtor, the Veteran Real Estate Group, and Premier Health Group.
 Food outlets were The Field House, Morale's Latin Food, and Pickle-Licious. Music was provided by the Bergen County Fire Fighters Pipe Band, DJ Frank Schupp and the Jaded Monkeys.
 Bogota Mayor Daniele Fede attended and talk with Veterans during the afternoon.
The Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 will hold their Veterans Day event on Wednesday-11-November starting at 7:00p in the Post Hall at 241 W. Shore Ave. This is open to the Public.

     

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This Week's Events

7-November-2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting on Sunday-8-November

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Continuing

Bogota

 Leaf season is from Monday-12-October until Monday-21-December. Homeowners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting in the street, along the curb, in front of their residents.  It is asked 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-23-December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up. 

                                                       

Continuing

Bogota

Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital is holding the town rabies clinic from Sunday -1- November to Sunday-28 February 2027. Appointments are scheduled between 2:00p to 7:00p Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and between 4:00p to 7:00p on Wednesdays. Only 50 appointments are available per month.  Call (201) 292-4949 to schedule. 

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Continuing

Bogota

Southbound Traffic on River Rd in Bogota from W. Main St to the Ridgefield Park Border will be subject to closure, or detours due the repaving of Railroad Ave. Ridgefield Park.

Continuing

Bogota

The Borough has started a Hometown Heroes Banner program. This will allow residents of Bogota to honor a family member who serviced in the Armed Servies. The cost of a banners will be $150.00 payable to the Borough of Bogota. For more information, and details please contact the Borough Clerk at 201342-1736 ex 235. or by email at:  clerk@bogotaonline.org

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Monday-9-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have a 1,2,3 Come & Read with me workshop at 12:00n.

This will be an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs.Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.

For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

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Monday-9-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host the next Kids Book Club. This is for grades 3 to 6, and is "El Deafo" by CeceBell.

The book is available at the front desk. More information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  
 
 
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Monday-9-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:00p in the Second Fl. Center. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Tuesday-10-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their next Teen Craft kits. Pick-up will start at 3:00p Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 craft per person permitted. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

       

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Tuesday-10-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their next STEM Workshop.  This will be held in the Second-Floor Senior Center starting at 4:00p. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

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Tuesday-10-November

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their Mad Science " Pump up the Volume".  This will be held in the Second-Floor Senior Center starting at 6:30p. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

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Tuesday-10-November

Bogota

The Planning Board meeting starting at 7:00p. This will take place in the Council Chamber on second floor of 375 Larch Ave.

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Wednesday

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11-November

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library will be closed for Veterans Day.

Bogota Borough Offices will be closed.

 

Wednesday

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11-November

Bogota 

 The Bogota Public Library will host the Crochet Club starting at 6:00p.  This will be held in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

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Thursday-12-November

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library Storytime for kids ages 3-5. Register one spot per child. Register one spot per child.  Starting at 10:30a. This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required.  For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org

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Thursday-12-November

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library will have Hybrid Yarn twisters workshop event at 6:45p.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required. More information at:

http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Thursday-12-November

Teaneck, NJ 

Teaneck Farmers Market From 12:00n to 6:00p at Garrison Ave. at Beverly Rd.  in Teaneck NJ

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Thursday-12-November

Bogota

The Bogota Borough Council regular meeting starting at 7:30p. This will take place in the Council Chamber on second floor of 375 Larch Ave. It will also be online.

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Friday & Saturday 13 & 14-November

Bogota

 The Friends of the Bogota Library will their Fall Book Sale. This will start at 10:00a and be held in the second-floor Seniors Centre. Donation can also be dropped off on Mon & Tue 9 & 10 Nov. from10:00a to 8:00p. For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.    

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Saturday-14-November

Bogota  

     The Bogota Public Library will have their Saturday Storytime at 11:00a. It will be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. It is open to the Public.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  
  
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