Thursday, October 31, 2019

NJIC Championship

31-October-2019
  On Wednesday-30-October the NJIC Championship final round was held at Wood-Ridge High school. In the Third Place Match Dwight-Englewood would face Wood-Ridge. The Lady Bulldogs would have a straight set win 2-0 ( 25-20 : 25-19). Dwight-Englewood  would be led by Audrey leak with 18 Kills, 8 Digs, 8 Service Points including 4 Aces. Isabella Brown record 20 Assist and would also have 4 Aces.
   In the final match for the second time in a week the Bogota Lady Bucs would face the Rutherford Lady Bulldogs. Rutherford would start the evening with an undefeated record at 26-0.  The Lady Bulldogs would need extra points to win the first set, then continued their winning streak taking the Championship by a score of 2-0 ( 26-24: 25-20). They now have 27 winning for the season. Bogota's record is now be 24-4. Jenna Rogers had 17 Kills for Rutherford, while Nylene Mateo record 16 Kills for the Lady Bucs.  Lady Bulldogs' Mia Capobianco came in with 19 Assists, and Bogota's Amber Vazquez accounted for 24 Assists. Bogota's Gianna Estevez had 10 Dig with Rutherford Emilia McCarthy having 8 Digs.
    The #1 seed Bogota Lady Bucs will face #32 North Arlington on Monday-4-November at Speary Gym. This is a first round match of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group I playoff tournament. The first serve is  tentatively scheduled for 7:00p



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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Weekend Events

30-October-2019

Some events scheduled to take place in and around Bogota, for the Weekend starting on Thursday-31-October . Times and dates may change due weather or other circumstances. Please contact the event for the most up to date information.  More events will be added when they become available.

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Continuing
Tuesday-1-October
Bogota
October to December
    Monday-1- October will be the start of Leaf Season. Home Owners are allowed to place raked, leaves and grass cutting  in the street , along the curb, in front of their residents.  It is ask 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 -16- December after that date all yard waste must be placed in brown leaf bags for pick-up. 

Until 31-August 2020
   Students with Library Card from the Bogota Library between the ages of 5-18 are eligible for this program.  The program will run until 31-August-2020, and will be review at that time.  For more details about the program, in both  Spanish and English, please visit the following link. https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/youthfineforgiveness/
  For more information please  about this and other Library programs 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-31-October
Bogota
   The Bogota  Public Library will have  story time reading  starting at 10:30a. . This is open available to any Student wishing to join in.  This will be held  under the tree in the Nikki Spiegel Story Time Corner. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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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Thursday-31-October
Bogota
  The Borough of Bogota will close Larch Ave. from W. Main St to W. Grove St starting at 3:30p to allow Students to have a secure area to go trick or treating.  The Bogota police will also have a special surprize in from of their police headquarters. 
                                       




Thursday-31-October
Teaneck, NJ
This the Teaneck Farmers Market will be open for this season. Shoppers will be able purchase locally grown  and produced food items.  This annual event will be every Thursday from June to the end of October. The stand open at 12:00 noon and continue until 6:00p   The Teaneck Farmers Market is located in the municipal parking lot along Beverly Rd Teaneck, NJ. There is additional parking available near by.
   Later in the season  the market has a few extra events such as  a fitness demonstration,  a knife sharpener,  food tasting, and a blood drive.  For more information, and a schedule of upcoming events please visit their facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/TeaneckFarmersMarket/

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Saturday-2-November
Bogota
   The Bogota  Public Library  host their Toddler play group. This is an opportunity for   young children and their Parents to play and relax in a safe area. This will  start at 10:30a and be held in the second floor Senior Centre.For more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Saturday-2-November
Bogota
The Bogota  Public Library will have  story time reading  starting at 10:30a. También habrá Historias leídas en español en este momento. This is open available to any Student wishing to join in.  This will be held  under the tree in the Nikki Spiegel Story Time Corner. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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-2-November
Bogota 
The Bogota Public Library will host  workshop to learn more about Pumpkins. Students can then design and create their own Pumpkin Patch. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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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Sunday-3-November
Montclair, NJ
 This events had been postponed from Sunday 27-October the time will remain the same.
The Marching Buccaneers will perform at the 73rd North Jersey Band Festival. This will take place on the campus of Montclair State University.  The show starts at 4:00p. Tickets are priced at $10,00 in advance and can be purchase from any Band member. Or by contacting Bogota Music Director Barry McCann at BMccann@bogotaboe.com .
Tickets will also be available at the gate for $15.00




Monday-4-November
Bogota 

 The Bogota Public  Library will have their Youth's Sewing Club meeting.  This is  open to  Students ages 9-18.  This will teach anyone the art of sewing. There will be a chance to learn machine, and hand sewing as well as shown different project and types of material. This will be from 1:00p to 4:00p in the back reading room.This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or for more information please  about this and other Library events visit their web site at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
    The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  

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Monday-4-November
Bogota 
 Food for thought Book Club This will start at 7:00p. This month's book is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D.Vance. Copies are available at the Bogota Public Library. This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the Library in advance.  To register for this event, or 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-4-November
Bogota 
The Bogota Public Library will present the movie "Yesterday " starting at 6:00p. Snacks will be sold for $1.00 each as a fundraiser for the library. This is recommended for an audience  of 18 years and older   This is a free event, but anyone attending is asked to register with the library in advance.   To register for this event, or 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-4-November
Bogota 
The Bogota  Public Library will have  story time reading  starting at 7:00p.  This is open available to any Student wishing to join in.  This will be held  under the tree in the Nikki Spiegel Story Time Corner. This is a free event and open to anyone. 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-4-November
Bogota 
The weekly " Meet the Mayor"  event will take place in the office of Mayor Chris Keleman This is open to any Bogota resident who would to ask the Mayor a question about  Bogota, or to discuss any matter to help improve the quality of life in the Borough. Anyone who wishes just to have an informal conversation with the Mayor is also welcome to attend. Meetings will be held on a first come basis. This will run from 5:00p to 7:00p in the Mayor's office. His office is on in Bogota Borough Hall located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.
  Bogota Borough  Hall is located at 375 Larch Ave. in Bogota, NJ.

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Bogota Sports                

Friday-1-November 
Football-                                       at Becton 7:00p

Saturday-2-November 
Cross Country-                            Bergen County Meet of Champions at Darlington Park 

Monday-4-November 
Volleyball -                           New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association  Group I Womens Volleyball Tournament opening round #1 Bogota vs  #32  North Arlington 
 7:00p at Speary Gym   

       
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Vaping Information

30-October-2019
  On Tuesday-29-October the Bogota Board of Education held a discussion to provide information about the concerns over vaping. This was held in the Bogota High School Auditorium and was presented by Kathy Viola and Michael Silverman of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources. Before the lecture started, attendees were invited to come on stage and look at a simulated Student's bedroom. This was intended to show how, and where, Students can hide many items to prevent discovery by an Adult. The main goal was to show how Electronic Nicotine Devices (ENDS) are made to look like common objects.  Pens, markers,  flash-drives, and even incorporated into clothing items. The display also included items that can be used to hide other controlled substances. These included beverage cans, & bottles, potato chip containers, sports equipment, books, and toys which could have hidden compartments built in. 
  The presentation began with the explanation of brain development in Humans. The chart provided showed that, in Humans, the brain does not become fully developed until a person is in their early 20’s. This is when the prefrontal cortex finishes maturing.  This is the area that is most  involved in controlling impulses and decision-making. Smoking and Alcohol consumption before the ages of  21 or 22 slows, and may even reduce, proper brain growth and development.  Along with other factors included lack of sleep, and poor nutrition can also affect the brain’s development. It was explained that the use of vaping products is so recent that details studies have not yet been able to learn the effect on Humans.  The audience was also told about an illness called  “ Popcorn Lung”. This is a condition where ends of the bronchial air sacs in the Lungs become inflamed, which in-turn reduces the amount oxygen intake. This was first discovered on workers  in the microwave popcorn industry. The microscopic dust from the flavor additive was being inhaled and found to a cause of the illness. In recent months the same scarring has been found in the lungs on those using some electronic cigarette flavors. 
   Another point that was made was the marketing of (ENDS) by companies. In the 20th century tobacco companies were shown to have been targeting High School Students, and younger, along with ethnic communities with their advertising. This lead to a ban on cigarettes ads on public media and the use of cartoon images in other types of ads. The concern with the advertising of (ENDS) is the marketing of the different flavors to a younger consumer at well as the bright, and colourful designs of the products. One step being made is, when recently the  Bogota Council has passed an ordinance limiting the sale of “Nicotine Products” within the Borough. This comes with an increase licensing fee to offer these products for purchase. Signage stating that  “Nicotine Products” are only to be sold to anyone over the age of 21 with proper identification. And a large fine for anyone, or business,  in violation of the law. Funds from these fees is scheduled to be used to help fund education and treatment groups like the Bogota Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse (BACSA) to aid them with education on ways to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. Along with providing information for anyone who may need help with problems related to drugs and alcohol.
   One of the main points made, throughout the assembly, was to have Parents become more aware of the choices to Students, no matter what age, that are available. The idea of just engaging in conversation, either a formal talk, or routine questions of how a Student day was encouraged. This would be a way to learn about what the Student knows and feels about different topics that can affect their development.  Another idea presented was to become interested in things they do & believe. This could show a Student that a Parent trying to understand their opinion on these topic themselves.  Also parents needs to be aware of who their friends are, and keeping an eye out for physical and emotional changes. A Parent should  also asked about what their Children want to do with their free time. If a problem seems to be starting, let them know about your concerns, in a non-confrontational way, and to be prepared to assist and listen to their feeling. Which should be done by being supportive, as well as being a Parent who wants to protect their Children. 
  For more information about The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources and the programs they offer please visit their website at: https://www.tcadr.org/

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