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4-April-2022

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Monday 4-April. Please contact the provider for changes and updates. More events will be added as information is confirmed.

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Bogota

Parents of the Bogota High School Class of 2022 have set-up a Go Fund Me page to help offset the cost the Project Graduation trip for the Graduation Seniors of this years Class. This is to provide the Senior Students one last Class event after the Graduation Ceremony. This take place at a surprised at a nearby venue. The new Alumni be professional driven from Bogota High School to the event and back providing them with safe transportation.

To contribute please go to their Go Fund Me page at: https://www.gofundme.com BHS Class of 2022/f/project-graduation-22?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

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Teaneck, NJ

The organization Never Alone Again Domestic Violence Organization & Resource Center (NAAG) will host a covid -19 testing site. This will run every Saturday from 10:30 a to 1:00p. Please Provide ID & Medical Insurance. If you don’t have medical insurance, please provide ID.

Their resource centre located at 668 American Legion Dr. Teaneck, NJ.

For more information on this and other services they provide. And to volunteer or donate please go to: https://www.neveraloneagain.org/

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Monday-4-April

Bogota, NJ

The Bogota Recreation Center is sponsoring themed donation week for April. This is to focus and certain item that are requested by the St. Joseph Food Bank. Drop-off boxes will be place in the front of the building located at 165 W. Main St. Bogota, NJ. Items should be non-perishable item either boxed or canned. All Donation will be given to the St. Joseph Food bank

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Monday-4-April

Bogota, NJ

The Bogota Public Library will have virtual drawing workshop starting at 4:00p.

Registration is required to receive log-in information.

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-April

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Village of Ridgefield Park Planning Board will hold their next. The meeting is open to the public and will start at 7:30p. This will be held at the

Municipal Building in the Meeting room. This is located at 234 Main St. Ridgefield Park.

For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/

Tuesday-5-April

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have their virtual Bilingual Storytime Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe virtual: Join us for an evening of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs on Zoom.

Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una noche de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés en Zoom.

Starting at 6:30p. A partir de las 6:30p.

Se requiere registro Registration 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-5-April

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host a workshop on how to create a house more appeal for potential buyers. This will be presented by Ms. Lori Carbone, President of Spaces That Speak Home Staging. Registration required. it will take place on the second floor starting at 7:00p. 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-5-April

Ridgefield Park

The Ridgefield Park Elks lodge #1506 will host their Tuesday Night Dinner.
The dinner will be Manicotti with Meatball, with Salad and Dessert
This is a $10.00 donation fee per order. Indoor seating will be available by reservation
and pre-order only. Supplies are limited and subject to change.
Orders will be for in town deliveries only, and must be pre-order. This will start at 6:00p.
For more information please contact Cathy Graef at 201-702-0147

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Wednesday-6-April

Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will have virtual "Tiny But Mighty" story time reading starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will included stories and songs. 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-7-April

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have an in-person reading one starting at 10:30a And a afternoon session both an in-person and virtual story time starting at 3:30p. Registration is required. There are 8 in-person seats available. There are 10 online seats available 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-7-April
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host their knitting workshop starting at 6:45p. This will be both in-person and online. Registration is needed for either session. 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-7-April
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host Self Care workshop. This features a presentation that will discusses in-depth the various pillars of self-care and tips and techniques that can be implemented into daily life. The overall goal of this presentation is to teach parents, children and professionals about the importance of self-care, especially in the workplace environment.
This program is brought to you through the New Jersey Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP). The CCP is provided by Family Service Bureau of Newark in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and is funded through a FEMA/SAMHSA grant.
This event will take place virtually on Zoom. Register to receive participation information. starting at 7:00p. Registration is needed for either session. 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-7-April

Bogota

The Bogota Borough Council will hold its meeting starting at 7:30p.  This will be the first in person for over two years.  It will be held in the Council Chambers located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ.  This is open to the Public. For more information, please go to: www.bogotaonline.com 

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Thursday-7-April

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Village of Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners Caucus meeting. The meeting is open

to the public and will start at 7:00p. This will be held at the Municipal Building in the Meeting room. This is located at 234 Main St. Ridgefield Park.

For more information please go to: https://www.ridgefieldpark.org/

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Friday-1-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-9-April

Bogota

The Bogota Recreation Center will host its annual Egg Hunt. This will take place in Olson Park near the Environmental Walkway Bridge. This is open to all Bogota Students from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. It will start at 9:00a for the Pre-School to Kindergarten Student. The 1st and 2nd grade Student will start at 9:20a and the 3rd and 4th Grade Student starting at 9:40p. Bags will be provided. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to greet the Student and hand out prizes. rain date is Saturday 16-April For more information please go to: bogotarec@gmail.com

Saturday-9-April

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library host Saturday Storytime this will have storytelling, and movement actives. Families must register for a space. This will also be livestreamed. 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-9-April

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have their Friends of the Library meeting starting at 11:00a. It will be held on the Second Floor Seniors Center. 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-9-April

Ridgefield Park, NJ

The Ridgefield Park Elks lodge #1506 will host their Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. This will start at 8:30a. $5.00 for Children and $8.00 for Adults. Everyone attending must have a resveration.

For more information and to reserve a space please contact them at 201-914-8524

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2-April-2022

On Friday 1-April a new restaurant opened in Bogota called The Cuban ‘round the Corner. It is located at 64 W W.Main St. Owner and Head Chef Mr. Manny Fernandez moved to Bogota after running restaurants in Cuba for 30 years. His culinary background has created a menu that features many Cuban style items as well as favorite comfort food. Along with Ms. Audrey Pacheco, and members of the Fernandez Family, they took over the former GoFish restaurant. They have redesigned the look by opening the space to show off the cooking and preparation area. A steam table, facing the customers, displays the daily specials. To one side is a case has a selection of pasties and coffee stations. The décor is clean and basic. A white brick wall with artistic and personal items. The lower facades are a solid blue with brown hard wood floor.

Bogota Mayor Chris Kelemen was on hand to welcome the new restaurateurs to the Borough. He complemented them on starting a new enterprise as a family businesses. Mayor Kelemen told them of his own businesses and how there is a pride in sharing this journey together. He then read a proclamation welcoming them to Bogota. This was followed by the Mayor cutting a blue ribbon across the front door.

The Cuban ‘round the Corner is open from Monday to Saturday starting at 7:00a with breakfast. This consistence of selection of omelets, pancakes, and waffles. They also offer a number special and combination. For the Afternoon fare offers a variety from appetizers and sandwiches. Hamburgers and Empanadas along with Tacos and Salads to chose from. For main courses, each day there is a choice of four choices. These range from Fajitas, Pork Chops, Ribs, and a Cuban Style Fried Rice. One feature that have is titled their “ Don’t Feel Like Cooking Today” this includes a whole roasted chicken with white rice, beans, salad and soda, along with an A La Carte menu, including catering services.

The signature dishes of Chef Fernandez are Pulpo a La Gallega which is a Spanish style Octopus, Tamal en Cacuela, Ox Tail and Cuban Sandwiches. They specialize in fresh homemade Croquettes and Tamales.

Over three quarters of their menu are priced under $10.00. There is limited seating and is gear for take-out and delivery.

The Cuban ‘round the Corner located at 64 W W.Main St St. They are opened Monday to Saturday from 7:00a to 7:00p. Order can be placed by calling 201-347-9276 and on Door Dash. They can also be reached at their email at: thecubanroundthecorner@gmail.com

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