Monday, September 22, 2014

This weeks events

22-Sept.-2014
 
   Some events happening in and around Bogota for the week starting on Mon 22-Sept.

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Note:  The deadline to  register for the Townwide  Garage  sale has been extended to Weds. 24- Sept. For more information please to the their website at:http://www.bucsband.com/

Wednesday 24- Sept.
Bogota
  The Bogota Hook & Ladder Co. 1 and Engine Co. 1 will host their third annual blood drive.This event will take place at the West Broad St. Firehouse next door to the Police Headquarters.  The drive will start at 3:00p and go to 8:00p, and is being co-sponsored by the Community Blood Services. Along with the collection of red blood cells as well as blood  platelets. The blood cells are use for transfusions for anyone who need to replenish their system due to an accident or surgery. Platelets are use to aid in blood clotting that are use for those going through cancer treatments , or organ transplants.  If anyone wants to schedule an appointment please: call 201-251-3703.  However all who wish to can come to the firehouse between 3:00- 8:00p and donate without an appointment.
    Anyone may donate if the are between  17-75 years old, in good heath, and weigh at least 110 lbs. A donor is accepted even if they are prescribed medications that are frequently taken, inform the staff of all medication being taken, and it is recommended that a donor have a good meal , and plenty of fluids prior to donating. For more information please  contact www.communitybloodservices.org 

                                       

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Thursday-25- Sept.
Bogota

   The Bogota Public Library will present " The Muppets Most Wanted" for their Family Movie Night. This will start at 6:00p and be in the Senior Center located on the Second floor of the Library. The Library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. Admission is free, and snack and water will be available for purchase.  For more information about this and other Library events please visit their web site at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
                                                                 

Thursday-25- Sept.


Bogota
   The Bogota Democratic Campaign Committee is having a fundraiser at Luka's Italian Cuisine on Thursday 25- Sept. This will run from 6:00p to 9:00p.Luka's Italian Cuisine is located at 10 River rd. Bogota, NJ

Saturday-27- Sept.
Bogota
  The Bogota Police Dept.  and the Bogota Green Team in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a ninth Take Back event. This will occur on Saturday 27- Sept from 10:00a to 2:00p at the Bogota Police Headquarters located on W. Broad St in Bogota. They are accepting all unused , or expired prescription medication anonymously.  Only medication in pill or patch form will be accepted, (no liquids or needles) This is an effort to eliminate unnecessary prescription medication from households so they do not taking by anyone but the intended user.  This is to keep the medication away from minors, and other situation where an accidental poisoning , or overdose may occur. This take back also allows for prescription medication to be dose of in a way that is safe for the local environment & water supply.
   A bin will be set-up in the lobby of Police Headquarters so all drop-off will be anonymous and confidential. This is a free service to the public. This is also a part of Bogota "Sustainable Jersey" registration. For more information please go to : www.takebackyourmeds.org or contact the Bogota Police at 201-487-2400.

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Saturday-27- Sept.
Bogota

  The Bogota Band Parents will again sponsor it's Town Wide Garage Sale on Saturday 27-Sept. It will run from 10:00a to 4:00p rain or shine. The cost to participate is $10.00 this will allow the seller to have their address listed on the official garage sale map and  they will receive yard sign for their address show that are a participant. Process from the registration fee will go to help support the Bogota High School Marching Buccaneer Band.  A complete registration form and payment must to sent in before Sat. 20 Sept in order for an address to be place on the Band Parent Map. To join as a Offical seller , or anyother information about the Garage Sale please vist their web site at : http://www.bucsband.com/ or email at:  bucsband@gmail.com
  The Bogota Band Parents is another group of Families who  join together to help fund the High School program when School fund are not available.  Some of the help provided is trip planning and addition transportation to away football game, and Band competitions. Providing  chaperoning for trips and other items needed to a successful Band program. Any one interested in becoming a Band Parent member or would more information they will have their first meeting of the year on Tuesday 9- Sept. in the Bogota Recreation Center starting at 7:30p  For more information about the Bogota Band Parents please visit their website at : http://www.bucsband.com/

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Sat & Sun-27& 28- Sept.
Bogota
  The Bogota High School PTO will be having their Fall Clothing drive. Items should be neatly bagged and placed on the tarp in front of the school. Items that will be accepted are clothes, towels, bed linen, stuffed animals, shoes, etc.This year they  will be collecting hard toys & bicycles. Strollers, high chairs, car seats, cribs, play centers, bouncers, walkers and swings will not  be accepted If possible, shoes should be bagged separately.



Sat & Sun-27& 28- Sept.
 Ridgefield Park, NJ
 Bergen County is sponsoring a Harvest Festival on Saturday & Sunday  28-29 Sept. in the Ridgefield Park section of Overpeck Park. Admission is free and it is open to the Public.

                                               

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Saturday-27- Sept.
 Ridgefield Park, NJ
  
  The Ridgefield Park Elks club will be hosting a "Sock Hop"  There will be Music by the Great Pretender. It will start at 7:30p and to until 10:00p Admission is $10.00 with the processes going to the Elks Club and it's charities. For more information and tickets please call Maryann Applegate at 201-522-6427.  The Elks Lodge 1506 is located at 19 Cedar St. Ridgefield Park, NJ.


Saturday-27- Sept.
 Hackensack, NJ
    The City of hackensack will be holding their annual Street Fair from 10:00a to 6:00p This will take place along Main St from Atlantic  to Passaic Sts. There will be  a performance by the Average White Band on the Main Stage at Passaic St. The performance is scheduled to begin at 4:00p  Other performance will take place throughout the day.  Along with food vendors, there will be games & rides for children. This is a free event. For more information please go to their website at :       http://www.hackensack.org/events/?FeedID=847





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