This Week's Events

 28-April-2024
 
Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Monday-29-April. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.
                         
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Starting on Monday-10-July PSE&G will be working on W. Ft Lee Rd. between River Rd and Elm Ave. between 7:30am and 5:30pm. This to install new, durable plastic and/or coated steel gas piping. For more information, please visit their website at https://pseg.com/gaswork or call 833-661- 6100.
 
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Monday-29-April
Bogota     
The Bogota Public Library will have a 1,2,3 Come & Read with me workshop at 12:00n.
This will be an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs.Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.
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-29-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have their Anime Adventure at 3:45p. and be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.
http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
 
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 Monday-29-April
Bogota
The Bixby and Steen Schools will hold their Spring Concerts together in the Bogota High School Auditorium starting at 6:30p. This is located on the first floor at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ
     
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Tuesday-30-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will be closed from 10:00a to 3:00p 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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Tuesday-30-April
Bogota
 
The Bogota Public Library will hold the next Python Session. This will start at 6:30p. and be held in the second floor Seniors Centre. Registration are 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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Tuesday-30-April
Bogota
The Bogota Board of Education will hold their public Regular Meeting at 7:00p to address such matters of business as may be brought before the Board and on which it shall take action, together with an executive session, if needed, from which the public shall be excluded. This meeting will be held at Bogota High School Cafeteria, located at 2 Henry C. Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ and will also be held remotely. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83314678009

 Members of the public may observe and participate in the public portion of the meetings by clicking and following the aforementioned link of the District’s website or by calling: One tap mobile: +16469313860, 83314678009# US +16465588656 ,83314678009# US (New York) Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 931 3860 US +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 833 1467 8009 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kTbuKs3M7
  Members of the public may provide comment during the portions of the meeting reserved for public comment on the Consent Agenda and for public comment on any issue by typing in questions or comments in the chat function of the broadcast or by calling the number above and pressing *9 to "raise your hand." A copy of the Agenda for the Board’s meeting is available to the public at https://www.bogotaboe.com/Page/2145    

 In advance of the remote public meeting, the Board shall allow public comments to be submitted to the Board Secretary by electronic mail and in written letterform by Tuesday April 30, 2024, 10 a.m.to Mr. Irfan Evcil, Board Secretary at:  ievcil@bogotaboe.com
 
 
 
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Tuesday-30-April
Ridgefield Park, NJ
 
The Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge # 1506 will host a Tuesday Night Dinner of Pernil with Rice & Beans Salad and desert.  This will take place in the Elks lodge is located at the 30 Spruce St. Ridgefield Park, NJ.  The event will start at 6:00p a with a donation of $12.00 per person.  Dinner will include salad and desert. For information or to reserve a seat please contact Cathy Graef at 201-702-0147 or Maryann Applegate at 201-522-6427 deadline is Monday-29-April.
 
 
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Wednesday-1-May
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host their Video Game Day starting at 3:30p.  This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are 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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Wednesday-1-May
Bogota
 Bogota High School will hold their Open House. It is open to all families who have Students attending any District school. This will allow them to learn what is offered at the High School level in Bogota. It will start at 5:30p and is located  at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ
 
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Thursday-2-May
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have a Children Storytime at 10:30a in-person.  And their Adventure Storytime at 3:30p. This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are 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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Thursday-2-May
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will hold a Virtual Yarn twisters' workshop at 6:45p. Registration is required, more information, and to register 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-2-May
Bogota
 
The Bogota Borough Council meeting starting at 7:30p. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. This is an In-person meeting only.  More information can be found at https://www.bogotaonline.org/
 
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Friday-3-May
Teaneck, NJ
The Women’s support group "Never Alone Again" and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force is offering hot meals to go curbside pick-up every Friday starting at 5:00p This will be held at their resource center located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ. For more information, please call 201-289-1718 or visit their website at www.neveraloneagain.org 
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Saturday-4-May
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Concert by the Earl Sauls Trio at 7:00p in the Loft Performance Space at the Civic Center. A donation of $20.00 is recommended. This is located at 159 Park St. Ridgefield Park, NJ
 
  
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Veterans Memorial Park

 28-April-2024

  On Saturday-27-April, the Borough of Bogota officially name the open space at W. Ft. Lee Rd. and River Rd. as Veterans Memorial Park. This location was the site of the 1642 Dutch settlement call the Achter Col Colony. After World War I a Memorial to those residents from Bogota who served in the war, with the four soldiers kill in action, was erected. This area was then called Firemen’s Park. In 2016 the Bogota Community Garden was added. In 2019 a clock was proposed to serve as a welcoming to the Borough from Ridgefield Park and Hackensack. As the covid pandemic grew then Bogota Mayor Mr. Christopher Kelemen suggested this new clock could serve to remember those Borough residents that succumbed to the virus.

  When the clock was installed this year Bogota Mayor Ms. Daniele Fede ask the Council if this area could be renamed. It was agreed that the new name should be Veterans Memorial Park to honor those residents who served in the Armed Forces, along with allowing other citizens of the Borough to be remembered.

  The ceremony started with Bag Piper Mr. Ron Phillps who led a trio of Veterans and the Bogota Police Color Guard toward the flagpole in front of the World War I Memorial. Mr. Matt Morrone and Mr. Eric Manziano raised the American Flag, with a flag to remember US Prisoners of War. When the flags reached the top of the pole, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. This was followed by Mr. John Burke Jr. who sang the National Anthem.

  Mayor Fede addressed those in attendance to talk about the history of the area and how the projects has improved the look of this part of Bogota. She was followed by Councilwoman Ms. Connie Carpenter who mentioned some of the project that are planned for the second phase of the park improvements.

  The Members of Council joined Mayor Fede in the unveiling of the new Veterans Memorial Park sign which faces the corner of River Rd. and W. Ft. Lee Rd. Then Mayor Fede again addressed the audience and asked who has served in the Military. When the Veterans raised their hands the Mayor, and others, applauded to thank them for their service. This was followed by a representative from Congressman Mr. Josh Gottheimer’s office who presented Mayor Fede a Certificate of Recognition for the Dedication of Veterans Memorial Park and its clock.

 

 

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Bogota Board of Education

 26-April-2024

 On Tuesday-23-April, the Bogota Board of Education held its work session meeting for the Month. In his reports section Superintendent Mr. Damain Kennedy first introduced Student Representative Ms. Ashley Urena to speak. First Ms. Urena apologized to the Board for not being able to attend a number of the previous meetings. She then congratulated the High School Fine Arts Department on their Fall Drama, and Spring Musical performances. She also congratulated both the Fall and Winter Sports teams. Ms. Urena then wished success for the Spring Sports teams and looking forward to the Spring Pep-Rally.
 Superintendent Kennedy first announce that New Jersey State testing will begin on Monday-29. This will continue for the next five week with a variety of standardize for most of the grades in the District. Another event he mentioned was the Spring Concerts for both Steen and Bixby school will be held on Monday-29-April. This will again combine the two schools and will be held in the High School Auditorium starting at 6:30p. Superintendent Kennedy announced that a District Wide open house will be at Bogota High School on Wednesday-1-May starting at 5:30p. This is open to all families who have Students attending any District school. This will allow them to learn what is offered at the High School level in Bogota. He finished in congratulating the Steen PTO for a successful evening featuring the Harlem Wizards Basketball team, and how well it was attended.
  Superintendent Kennedy added one item. This was to thank Bixby Principal Mr. Damon Englese for his many years working for the District. Mr. Englese has accepted the position of Superintendent of the Fairview School District starting on 1-July-2024. Principal Englese has worked at Bixby School since 2015.
  Then the Board of Trustees considered the items on the consent agenda. Items of note were: To approve an agreement with South Bergen Jointure Commission, an approved coordinated transportation services Agency, for the purposes of transporting students. And  approves submission of the 2024 Safety Grant Program through New Jersey School Insurance Group.
All items were moved to be voted on at the regular meeting.
  The next Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday-30-April at 7:00p. The 2024-25 District Budget will be presented at this meeting. This will take place in person in the cafeteria located at 2 Henry Luthin Pl. Bogota, NJ and online. This meeting is open to the Public. For more information, please go to: https://www.bogotaboe.com/   
The recording of this meeting can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8UOHiFo4aE&t=374s
 
 
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Weekend Events

 24-April-2024 
Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the weekend starting on Thursday-25-April. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.
                         
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Continuing:
Bogota
Starting on Monday-10-July PSE&G will be working on W. Ft Lee Rd. between River Rd and Elm Ave. between 7:30am and 5:30pm. This to install new, durable plastic and/or coated steel gas piping. For more information, please visit their website at https://pseg.com/gaswork or call 833-661- 6100.
 
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Thursday-25-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have a Children Storytime at 10:30a in-person.  And their Adventure Storytime at 3:30p. This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are 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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Thursday-25-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will hold a Virtual Yarn twisters' workshop at 6:45p. Registration is required, more information, and to register 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-25-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will hold their Adult Craft Day workshop at 6:00p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. No registrations are 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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 Friday-26-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will hold their Kids Bingo at 3:30p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. No registrations are 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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Friday-26-April 
Teaneck, NJ
The Womens support group "Never Alone Again" and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force is offering hot meals to go curbside pick-up every Friday starting at 5:00p This will be held at their resource center located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ. For more information, please call 201-289-1718 or visit their website at www.neveraloneagain.org 

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Saturday-27-April
Bogota
The Bogota Library is joining in the celebration of the upcoming El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day), a celebration with roots in Latin American countries that was brought to the US in 1997. 
La Biblioteca de Bogota se suma a la celebración del Día de los niños/ El día de los libros, una celebración con raíces en México y otros países latinoamericanos que llegó a los Estados Unidos en 1997
This is a free event and open to the Public starting at 10:ooa.  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-27-April
Bogota
The Bogota Green Team and Bogota Environmental Commission are hosting a garden party at the community garden. All Bogotians are welcome to attend. Take a look at the garden, meet fellow gardeners, and rent a plot. Bracco Farms will provide a gardening demonstration, presented by the Bogota Library. You've seen his presentations at the Library, come see Tony work with his tools. No registration required and refreshments will be provided. This will start at 11:00a and is open to the Public
 

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Saturday-27-April
Bogota
The Bogota of Bogota will hold a Dedication Ceremony  of the new clock and renaming of Veterans Memorial Park. This will take place on Saturday-27-April at 3:00p. It will be held at the corner of River Rd and W. Ft. Lee Rd Bogota NJ. Please contact Mayor Fede for more information.
 
 
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 Monday-29-April
Bogota     
The Bogota Public Library will have a 1,2,3 Come & Read with me workshop at 12:00n.
This will be an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs.Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.
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-29-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have an Anime Adventure Hour at 3:45p in-person. 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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