Lady Bucs Volleyball

 
7-November-2026
Friday-6-November, the #2 Bogota Lady Volleyball Bucs played in the Semifinal Round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group I Women’s Volleyball Tournament. They took on the #3 Secaucus Lady Patriots in Speary Gym.
The first set had Bogota serving first and recording the first point. Secaucus then tied the set at 1 point apiece. This would be the first of 7 ties throughout the set. Lady Patriots Zoe Donaldson then served her team into a 3 to 1 lead. The set continued with a number of lead changes as play moved on.  
Long volleys between the two teams allowed both clubs to keep the different in scores at less than two points. With the score standing at 14 to 14, Allene Jimenez put together a scoring run of seven points to give Bogota a lead they would turn into a 25 to 15 first set win.
The second set started with the Lady Patriots having the opening service, but Bogota earned a side-out. Lucy Villamar then accounted for a 4-0 Lady Bucs advantage. Secaucus would come back with a five-point scoring run and take an 8 to 7 lead. With the set now tied at 9 to 9, Ariana Marchant regained the lead for Bogota with four straight points. The Lady Bucs maintained the margin for most of the set. When Bogota score their 18th point of the set, Allene Jimenez recorded her 500th Assist for her career. A brief stoppage in play let this milestone be announced, with her teammates congratulating her. With the match started again Nikole Alvarez served Bogota to a 25 to 17 set win.
The third set began with Zoe Donaldson giving Secaucus the first three points. This was followed by Lucy Villamar going on 11-point service run putting Bogota ahead by the score of 12 to 3. The Lady Bucs kept the double-digit advantage for the rest of the set. Nikole Alvarez again scored the final five points letting Bogota win the set by the score of 25 to 10, with a 3 to 0 Match victory.
Miranda Villamar and Angelina Grod each recorded 14 Kills. Nikole Alvarez and Allene Jimenez both finished with 20 Assists. Lucy Villamar led the team with 28 Digs and 18 Service Points. Ariana Marchant made 8 Aces. Keidy Rodriguez accounted for 4 Blocks.
Bogota's record is now 25 - 3. 
Their next match is on Wednesday-11-November when they travel to #1 Verona in the Finals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group I Women’s Volleyball Tournament. Time to be announced.

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Bogota Creative Arts Team

 5-November 2026
On Monday-2-November, the Bogota Creative Arts Team held their meeting for the month. During the meeting it was decided to focus on three projects.
their meeting for the month. During the meeting it was decided to focus on three
projects.
One is to decorate the “Bogota” tree that will be a part of the 2026 Winter Wonderland in Van Saun Park.
There was other discussions about creating a seed library for residents to use to grow plants for themselves.
Also to develop a Bogota in Bloom event which could give the same type of flower that homeowners can plant in their front lawn in order to have a unified colour in the Borough.
The next Creative Arts Team meeting will be Monday-4-January 2027 at 7:00p and be
held in the Conference room on the second floor of 375 Main St. It is opened to
the Public.

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Beetch Barn Makers Space

 
5-November-2026
On Saturday-31-October, the newly renamed "Beetch Barn Makers Space", crafting centre had an opening preview in its new location. This location is at 39B W. Ft. Lee Rd. Bogota NJ.
This is an updated location of the original The Beetch Barn that was across the street and offer various crafting projects.
Owner Ms. Robin Aldridge has move to expanded site to allow a larger space, and more equipment to have a greater possibility for the public to make their own Do it Yourself items.
In her announcement Ms. Aldrige said:
Halloween brought more than just tricks and treats to Bogota this year! The Beetch Barn welcomed friends, neighbors, and members of the community for a sneak peek at its newly expanded and rebranded Maker Space at 39B W. Fort Lee Road.
After months of hard work, renovations, and a whole lot of creative chaos, we were excited to finally open the doors and share the new space with the community. The larger location offers even more opportunities for crafting, sewing, creating, and bringing people together. While the space has grown and the name has changed, the heart of The Beetch Barn remains the same: a fun, welcoming place where creativity is encouraged, all abilities are welcome, and perfection is never required.
The Halloween sneak peek was just the beginning! The Beetch Barn Maker Space will be announcing its official Grand Reopening Celebration soon, and the entire community is invited to join in the fun.
After all, Crafting is Better Together!
A Grand Reopening will be announced when time and dates are confirmed.
The Beetch Barn Maker Space is located at: 39 B W. Ft. Lee Rd. in Bogota, NJ.
For more information text or call: the Studio at 201-546-7977 or Cell 201-655-5409
Or by e-mail at beetchbarn@gmail.com

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