Weekend Events

10-March-2021

Some events happening in and around Bogota for the weekend  starting on Thursday-11-March. 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






Continuing
Bergen County
Starting on Thursday-2-March the Bergen County Community testing site for covid-19 will continue to be 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-23March. 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 
Dates:
Thursday, Feb 25
Tuesday, March 2
Thursday, March 4
Saturday, March 6
Tuesday, March 9
Thursday, March 11
Tuesday, March 16
Thursday, March 18
Saturday, March 20
Tuesday, March 23

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 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-11-March

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/

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Thursday-11-March
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/


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Thursday-11-March
Bogota

The Bogota Public library will host a virtual Brain Fair. This will be presented by members of The Brain Bunch (https://www.thebrainbunch.com/) for a 2 part program Thursdays-11 & 18-March starting at 6:30p that explores the basic parts of the brain, the neuron, and the five senses in online activities. These fun activities include demonstrations and games throughout. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For more information on these and other program continuing at the Bogota Public Library please go to: https://www.facebook.com/bogotalibrarynj

 

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Friday-12-March
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


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Saturday-13-March
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-13-March 

Bogota

  Zumba Fitness is hosted a series of Zumba classes in the month of March. These will take place om Mondays and Wednesday at 7:00p, and Saturdays at 10:00a. Classes will be held at the Bogota VFW post 5561 Hall. Prices are $7.00 per class or a group of 10 for $70.00 with a pass for an additional class. All participants must register in advance. For more information, or to register please contact them at: ninasetia@gmail.com

   The Bogota VFW is located at 241 W.Shore Ave Bogota, NJ

                                                                                                      

Monday-15-March
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have a  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-15-March 

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)

Monday-15-March 

Bogota

  Zumba Fitness is hosted a series of Zumba classes in the month of March. These will take place om Mondays and Wednesday at 7:00p, and Saturdays at 10:00a. Classes will be held at the Bogota VFW post 5561 Hall. Prices are $7.00 per class or a group of 10 for $70.00 with a pass for an additional class. All participants must register in advance. For more information, or to register please contact them at: ninasetia@gmail.com

   The Bogota VFW is located at 241 W.Shore Ave Bogota, NJ

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Monday-15-March 

Teaneck, NJ

 The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corp is sponsoring a Blood Drive. This will start at 1:00p and continue to 8:00p. It will be held at headquarters Building located at 855 Windsor Rd Teaneck , NJ. The drive will be run by  the Community Blood Services. Along with the collection of red blood cells as well as blood  platelets. The blood cells are use for transfusions for anyone who need to replenish their system due to an accident or surgery. Platelets are use to aid in blood clotting that are use for those going through cancer treatments , or organ transplants. Donation times are only schedule by appointment please: call 201-251-3703. 

    Anyone may donate if the are between  17-75 years old, in good heath, and weigh at least 110 lbs. A donor is accepted even if they are prescribed medications that are frequently taken, inform the staff of all medication being taken, and it is recommended that a donor have a good meal , and plenty of fluids prior to donating.
    For more information or to schedule a donation  please contact:    https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/53751

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