Library Concert

 

13-October -2026

 On Sunday-11-October the Bogota Public Library hosted a concert by Diane and Gerard Barros. Originally scheduled for 27-September, it was postponed until Sunday-11-October.

 This was a performance that paid tribute to musicians with New Jersey roots.

 They started with music by Count Basie, from Red Bank. This was followed with songs by Leslie Gore of Englewood, Bruce Springsteen from Long Branch, Juice Newton from Lake Hurst, and David Cassidy of W. Orange.

 A number of artists have a Newark background were: Connie Francis, Paul Simon, and Frankie Valli.

 There were also several groups who would get started in New Jersey, they are: The Shirelles all who had attended Passaic High School, and The Rascals out of Garfield.

 The 30 people in attendance spent an hour of a raining afternoon listening to music from their past all the while clapping and singing together.

 For more information about Diane and Gerard Barros can be found on their website at:

www.barrosmucic.com

 

 

 

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Fall Festival

12-October -2026
 On Saturday-10-October, the Bogota Recreation Commission held their 2026 Fall Festival. This was held in Olsen Park. There was a pumpkin patch to greet families as they came for the festival.  On the lawn a number of bounce houses were set-up provided from Bounce House Mania. On the Bandstand DJ Eddie play music for the afternoon. Towards the end of the afternoon Isabel's School of Dance gave a performance.
 Near the playground table were set for information which included the Bogota Public Library, the Recreation Commission, Bogota Bank, and the Bogota Advisory Committee on Substances Abuse (BACSA). 
 Other table offer snacks and gifts. They were from Steen School, Bixby School, and Bogota Cheer.
 There were also a number of craft station on hand. One was by the Recreation Commission that had paint available, so Students could paint their pumpkins. There was also a face painter who added a bit of colour to the guest.  
 

 

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Bogota 5K Fun Run and Walk

 11-October -2026
 On Saturday-10-October the Bogota High School Athletic Department hosted their second annual Bogota 5K Fun Run and Walk. This took place at the Bogota Athletic Complex. This included a 1 mile Run and Walk and the Kiddie Quarter Mile.
 Runners arrived in the Welcome Plaza before the sunrise. They registered for the events this day, took time to warm-up, and explored the sponsorship tables that were on display.
 As the start time moved closer the participants gathered on River Rd just beyond S. Park Pl. The Bogota Marching Buccaneer Band played the National Anthem, with the runners just behind the starting line. Then Athletic Director Mr. Brian Appleton called the runners in to position. He then led a Countdown from 10 and at zero he sounded the horned to start the race heading South on River Rd.
 The course was laid out to go through the Streets of the Borough. After going down River Rd, the course made a left turn onto Elm Ave. This continued to W. Grove St to find its way to move South onto Larch Ave. A turnaround at McDougall saw the runners split Larch Ave into South and North lanes. The northern route turn left on W. Main St followed by a number of turns to return to W. Park Pl. From there the course move clockwise around the Softball and Baseball fields to the path behind the scoreboard. The runners then enter Feigel Field’s running track. Then, after moving along the Bucs Pride Corner, they turned onto the homestretch to the finish line.
  The top Men’s finishers were, Mr. Ryan Scully coming in first with a time of 17 minutes and 01.59 seconds. Then Mr. Nikko Reyes in Second at 17 m and 22.78s. With Mr. Jimmy Gutierrez taking third with a time of 17 m and 56.92 s.
The Women’s group was led by Ms. Stephanie Santana taking the top spot coming in at 22 minutes and 44.99 seconds. She was followed by Ms. Anna Ter-Meliksetian at 23 m and 00.13 s. Then Ms. Raquel Camejo placing third in 23 m and 13.36 s.
 This year there were 188 participants that cross the finish line on the track.
 Then the awards ceremony for the top 3 runners overall, and the winner of each of the different age groups was held.
  After that, there was a brief moment to reset the track for the next two event. The first was a one-mile walk, or run, which was four times around the running track. 
 Then a Kiddie Quarter Mile was held. This was a sprint once around the track and was the last race of the day. 

 Proceeds from this event will go to help fund Bogota Athletics.
 A complete list of the 5k times can be viewed at: The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk Results

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