Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Weekend Events

 17-February-2021
Some events happening in and around Bogota for this weekend events starting on Thursday-18-February. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

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Continuing
The listing of of Restaurants and Grocery stores that are open for either Deliver , Take-out and limited indoor seating.
For Bogota it can be accessed at:
https://www.bogotablognj.com/2020/04/bogota-restaurants.html
For Ridgefield Park it can be accessed at:
https://www.bogotablognj.com/2020/05/ridgefield-park-restaurants.html
Please contact the establishment at at the phone number provided. This is one way to support Bogota and Ridgefield Park business.
It is ask that, when ordering from any of these restaurants, please let them know you saw this on Bogota Blog NJ






Starting on Thursday-4-February
Bergen County

Starting on Thursday-4-February the Bergen County Community testing site for covid-19 will re-open at the Bergen Community College in the Lot B location. This is being sponsored by Bergen County in cooperation with the New Bridge Medical Center. Testing will continue of various days until Thursday-25-February. Anyone wishing to revive a test must pre-register. This will be open starting at 9:00a to 2:30p, with check-in starting at 8:00p This will be a nasal swab test with results available in 24 hours.
All people taking a test must have proper identification, Accepted forms of ID are a driver’s license or identification card, Social Security card, passport, or birth certificate. For those without legal status, a foreign passport is accepted. Residents also have to show proof they live or work in Bergen County. An insurance card is also required, again residents who do not have health insurance will still be able to get tested.
In addition the Bergen County site at the New Bridge Medical Center are available to the General Public regardless of showing, or not showing symptoms. The New Bridge testing site requires a pre-register.
For more information please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Health website at:   https://covid19.nj.gov/

COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Diagnostic PCR test with results available in 24 to 48 hours.
No rapid tests.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER! NO WALK-UPS AVAILABLE
Please note, you must bring your mobile device for check-in. Choose a date to register,
from the dropdown menu, each date has a separate registration link.
Check-in begins at 8AM
Testing begins promptly from 9AM – 2:30PM
Location: Bergen Community College – Lot A, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ
February
Thursday, Feb 4
Saturday, Feb 6
Tuesday, Feb 9
Thursday, Feb 11
Tuesday, Feb 16
Thursday, Feb 18
Saturday, Feb 20
Tuesday, Feb 23
Thursday, Feb 25
Bring
Identification (driver’s license/ID card, social security card, passport or birth certificate)
Proof of Bergen County Residency, School ID, or Employment with Municipal
or County government (copy of lease, driver’s license, utility bill, work ID)
Insurance card, if applicable
You must bring your mobile device for check-in.
ALL MOBILE TESTING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE
TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. For updates please visit www.co.bergen.nj.us
and check County Executive Jim Tedesco’s Facebook page.


Until Friday-19-February
Bogota


The Bogota Police Department, in partnership with the Bergen County Community Engagement Task Force, is sponsoring a Youth Writing Contest open to all 11th and 12th Grade students attending Bogota Public Schools.
The 1,000 word essay topic is “Why is it important for members of the community to engage with Police Departments?”.
The top three essays will be awarded prizes. 1st prize, a Chromebook Laptop, 2nd and 3rd place prize, a $50 Amazon Gift Car


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Until Monday-1-March
Bogota

1) The initial preschool registration window for the 2021-2022 school year will be open until  Monday, March 1 2021. Classes will begin September 2021! 
2) The Bogota Preschool Program is for children ages 3 & 4. All children must be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS!
3) Complete the online registration forms. For questions in regards to the registration process please contact the Bogota Board of Education at 201-441-4800 Ext 1009 or email Bella Almanzar at Balmanzar@bogotaboe.com
4) The selection process will be lottery based if all slots available are filled by March 1, 2021.
5) Click here to access the registration forms. 




Until Tuesday-16-March
Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Arts Association announced a Community activity open to the public. They are encouraging any to build their own snowwomen, snowmen,snow children or even snow pets. Until there enough natural material on the ground the creations can be made out of what the artist feels like using. This is an opportunity to be creative and have some fun this winter. Creations can be display on the outside of the resident , or simply placed in a window. Once finished and on display, the Ridgefield Park Arts Association asked everyone to take a picture and send to: ridgefieldparkarts@gmail.com


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Thursday-18-February
Bogota

Virtual Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30a
To register for this event visit:
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7346524
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/

               (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)




                                                  


Thursday-18-February
Bogota

Virtual After school Storytime on Thursdays at 4:30p
To register for this event visit:
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7346549
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/


             (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


                                                      



Thursday-18-February
Bogota
The Borough of Bogota will hold their second Council meeting for February. This will be a virtual meeting scheduled to start at 7:30p.
Login information: Join Zoom Meeting
https://u$02web.zoom.us/j/83464819226
Meeting ID: 834 6481 9226
Passcode: 782418
One tap mobile +19292056099,,83464819226#,,,*782418# US (New York) Dial by your location 
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 834 6481 9226
Passcode: 782418
Find your local number:


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Thursday-18-February
Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting. This will be a virtual meeting and scheduled to start at 7:00p. The meeting is open to the public.
Login information is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648528704?pwd=b29FaDdGMW0yMVVXOVAxZetmeVpqddz09
Meeting code: 83648528704
Passcode: 365836
Dial in: +16465588656 (New York)
Meeting code: 83648528704
Passcode: 365836
For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/

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Friday-19-February
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host a Friday virtual craft ideas workshop, which can be done at home. This is schedule to start at 3:00p. For more information and to register please go to https://bccls.libcal.com/event/7367596/ each week to see new ideas that we are sharing. The library asked that finished project be shared on their Facebook page of your creations.
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj


               (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Saturday-20-February
Bogota

-Virtual Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües on Saturdays at 10:30a / Sabados a las 10:30a
To register for this event visit:
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/


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Saturday-20-February
Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Elks lodge #1506 will host a Saturday Night Dinner.
The dinner will be Shrimp Scampi with Pasta  with Salad and Dessert. This is a $10.00 donation fee per order. Orders must be made in advance and are available for Dinning, Pick-up, or in town deliveries. This will run from 5:00p to 6:30p
Processes will go to the Elks Children Fund For more information please contact Gillian Mark at 201-214-4755 or MaryAnn Applegate at 201-522-6427

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Sunday-21-February
Bogota

The Bogart Memorial Church will again offer in-person services. They will have both Spanish and English services scheduled to start at 10:10a. Masks and safe distances are required.
Bogart Memorial Church is located at 263 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ


                                                         


Sunday-21-February
Bogota

Trinity Lutheran Church in Bogota has started to offer their Sunday services again. Sunday service will start at 9:30a. The Sunday School will begin at 10:30a. There will be Wednesday Bible Studies at 7:00p. Masks and safe distances are required. Trinity Lutheran Church is now handicapped acceptable with a new lift system.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 167 Palisade Ave Bogota, NJ
For more information please visit their website at:
 https://tlcbogotanj.org/


                    (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

                                      


Sunday-21-February
Bogota

During this quarantine period, they will stream daily Mass, Monday - Saturday at 9:00a, and the weekend Masses in English on Saturday evening at 5:oop and Sunday morning at 10:00a. For more information please visit their website at
: http://www.baqgo.com/sjc/
St. Joseph Church is located at 115 Ft.Lee Rd Bogota, NJ

                 (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

                                                 




Sunday-21-February
River Edge. NJ

The Bergen County Historical Society will host a  virtual lecture about 
Paulus Hook.  Now Jersey City, Hudson County, the fort was opposite the City of New York. This will be presented by Todd W. Braisted and will discuss many of the events involving Bergen’s fort!  Zoom link emailed 3 days prior.To register ahead of time please visit their website at: https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/events Price is $10.25 for non-members. New Bridge Landing is located at 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ

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Monday-22-February
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have a Valentine Day craft kit for older Students on Monday. These are on a first come first serve basis. Only one per Student.  To learn more please go to: BogotaLibrary.org All kits are first come first serve. Share your creations on the Library's Facebook page.
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj 
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/

               (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Monday-22-February 
Bogota
The Bogota Library will host Tech Mondays Each week you can test out your technology skills in a a fun and interactive way please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj each week to find the project. Just click on the link and have fun. This is for Students ages 7 to 12 years old.
For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj
Or visit their website at: https://bogotapubliclibrary.org/

               (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Weekend Sports
Will be subject to cancellation due to the upcoming snow storm. Please check with the High School Athletic Department.


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