Friday, March 6, 2026

Into the Woods

 

6-March-2026
 On Thursday-5-March, the Bogota High School Drama Club held their final dress rehearsal for their Spring Musical production of “Into the Woods.” This was open to the Fifth-grade class, as well as Students from the Middle School.
 This is based on the Broadway Musical from 1987, which combines several Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm. This has more back round stories of the  characters. It also explores the consequences after having their wishes granted. Along with what can happen after a Happily Ever After.
 The production is directed by Ms. Mary Hochgesang, Vocal Director, and Conductor Mr. Michael Prachthauser. Set Design by Mr. Joseph Hochgesang. Lighting Design  by Ms. Alexandra Soriano
and Mr. Lucas Mejia, With Stage Manager Ms. Alexandra Soriano.
  The Scenery was constructed the High School Students. With some of the set painted by the Bogota Middle School Art Club.
 The performance features: Mr. Lucas Mejia as the Baker and Ms. Annabell Riccardi as the Bakers' Wife. Ms. Tsering Lama playing Cinderella. Mr. Jared Clark as Jack, with Ms. Kathleen Aparicio as his Mother. Chelsea Pena Mordan in the part of Little Red Riding Hood. Ms. Lola Hernandez as the Witch. With Mr. Parker Leong as the Narrator
 Their opening night performance is Friday-6-March in the Bogota High School Auditorium.
  Doors open at 7:00p, with Curtain at 7:30p. Saturday-7-March there is a Saturday Matinee  at 1:00p with an evening performance at 7:30p.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Students and Senior Citizens and are available at the door.

 

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Weekend Events

 5-March-2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting Thursday-5-March. Additional information will be added when confirmed.


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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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Bergen County
Bergen County is offering free vaccines for covid-19 and the flu. This open to any one aged six months and older. Person must reside, work, attend school, volunteer or play in Bergen County.
This will be available until the end of March every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00p and Saturday from 8:30a to 1:00p. At One Bergen County Plaza on the 4th floor in Hackensack, NJ. These are by appointment only. please call 201-634-2619 or email Ms. Linda Garcia at lgarcia@bergenbcountynj

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Bogota    
 
The Bogota Public Library will host a workshop for children ages K-2 to create a Piano with a Banana. This will take place at the second floor Senior Center at 4:00p. Registrations is required. 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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Thursday5-March




The Borough of Bogota will hold their regular meeting starting at 7:30p. This will be in the Council Chambers on the second floor, located at 375 Larch Avenue. This is open to the Public
More information can be found at https://www.bogotaonline.org/






Friday-6-March
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host Kids Bingo at 3:00p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center.   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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Friday & Saturday-6&7-March
Bogota
The Bogota High Fine Arts Department will present their Spring Musical production for 2026. They will stage "Into the Woods". This will take place on Friday and Saturday 6 & 7 March. The curtain time is 7:30p. Doors open at 6:30p. There also be a matinee on Saturday-7-March starting at 1:00p. All Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, and $8.00 for Students and Seniors, and will be available at the door. This will be held in the Bogota High School Auditorium located at 2 Henry Luthin Pl Bogota NJ
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Saturday-7-March
Bogota  
The Bogota Public Library will have their Saturday Storytime at 10:30a. 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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Monday-9-March
Bogota




The Bogota Public Library will host a Kids Book Club. Registration is required. 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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The Bogota Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting at 7:00p 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-March
Bogota
Bogota Planning Board meeting at 7:00p. It will be held in the Council Chambers on
the second floor
of 375 Larch Ave. Bogota. It is open to the public


                                      
                                       
                                 



Wednesday11-March
Bogota 
 
 The Bogota Public Library will have "Tiny But Mighty" story time reading starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will include stories and songs. 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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Wednesday11-March
Bogota 
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