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The Borough of Waldwick, NJ
Friday November 22nd, 2019 :: 02:00 p.m. EST

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11-22-2019  WALDWICK COMMUNITY NEWS

WCA 3rd ANNUAL WALDWICK READING OF THE POLAR EXPRESS will take place on 11/29, 11/30 & 12/1, 12/7, 12/8, 12/15 with show times at 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.  12/13 show at 7:00 pm only.  Cost $10 per person.  Please see flyer for complete details.
 
FLU VACCINES - NWBRHC will administer flu vaccines, including the high dose vaccine available to ages 65+, on Wednesday, November 27th, 9:00 am - Noon, Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane (behind Ambulance Corps Building), Waldwick. Residents from ANY town may attend the clinic.

The only insurance accepted is Medicare Part B. For all insurance other than Medicare Part B, including Medicare Advantage plans such as HMOs, PPOs, etc., the cost is $25 (regular vaccine) or $35 (high-dose vaccine). Cash or check only. Please note, if you are enrolled in a non-Medicare Part B plan (HMO, PPO, etc.) you may wish to receive your vaccine from your primary care physician, where there may be no charge.

Medicare Part B participants must bring their Medicare Part B card in order to bill Medicare. Children 3-17 can be vaccinated only if a parent or guardian is present. Some children aged 3-8 may need to receive a second dose. The vaccine for children is preservative-free.

If you have additional questions, please contact Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at mailto:[email protected] or 201-445-7217, ext. 0.

SUPPORT LOCAL MERCHANTS - SHOP SMALL SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH AND ALL HOLIDAY SEASON LONG.
 
DECORATE TOWN TREE AT BC WINTER WONDERLAND AT VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK - Borough of Waldwick residents are invited to decorate our very own Town Tree at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park. The tree will have a Borough of Waldwick sign identifying it. Any resident can add decorations to our Town Tree from December 2nd through December 6th from 7:00 am to dusk. Please bring your own decorations to add to the tree. If you are unable to visit the Winter Wonderland we invite you to drop decorations off at Borough Hall and we will add them to the tree. Please tag the Borough of Waldwick’s Facebook page in any pictures you post of our tree. For more information on Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com.
 
WALDWICK LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE SALE will take place Thursday, December 5 – Sunday, December 8 while supplies last.
 
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING sponsored by the Waldwick Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Girl Scout Troop 97184 will take place on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 pm in front of the Waldwick Public Library.  All are invited to attend!
 
WALDWICK LIONS CLUB CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY will take place Sunday, December 8 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Administration Building, 63 Franklin Turnpike.  All children from Waldwick are invited to come meet Santa and receive a gift

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE of prayer, scripture and music will be held at St. Luke's Church, 340 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 pm.  See flyer for more details.  All are welcome.
 
MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY will take place on December 22 at 4:30 pm in front of the Waldwick Public Library.  All are invited to attend!
 
AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be held on Sunday, December 1 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Legion.  Please bring a toy donation for Marines Toys for Tots.  SANTA and MRS. CLAUS will be there until 11:30 am.  Cost is $5 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast and coffee/tea/juice.
 
VETERANS CHRISTMAS DINNER will be held on Friday, December 13, 6:30 pm at the Legion.  All veterans are invited to attend to the FREE Christmas Dinner sponsored by the Waldwick Women's Club.
 
ARMY/NAVY GAME at the Legion on Saturday, December 14"Captain Jack's Turkey Shack" dinner will be served (turkey, side dishes, sandwiches, etc).  Appetizers & dinner start at 1:00 pm; game starts at 3:00 pm.  Cost is $5.
 
SIGN UP FOR RECYCLE COACH to program your streets leaf collection dates, garbage and recycling pick up dates, BC Household Hazardous Waste pickup schedule, what to recycle and much more.
 
LEAF COLLECTION BY DISTRICT - Voting districts are listed on the home page of the Borough’s website - waldwicknj.org.
 
Second round of Leaf Collection by DistrictDistrict 4 – November 19, completed; District 6 – November 22; District 3 – December 2; District 5 – December 5; District 1 – December 10 and District 2 – December 16.
 
After leaf collection ends, residents must BAG THEIR LEAVES IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and bring to the Recycling Center, 19 Industrial Park during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm) or keep leaves on your property until the Grass-Brush/Branch collection begins in April 2020.
 
REMINDER – COMMINGLED RECYCLING ONLY (Plastics #1 & #2, glass bottles and tin & aluminum cans) on Wednesday, November 27. MUST BE CURBSIDE BY 6:00 am
 
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE BULK PICK UP:  Borough ordinance permits a maximum of 2 bulk items per garbage pickup to be placed curbside.  Bulk items are limited to household furniture including couches, dressers, mattresses, etc.
 
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION: Borough Ordinance permits a maximum of four (4) 50 gallon/50 lbs. containers, or bundles not exceeding 4 ft. and 50 lbs. total.  The ordinance also requires that containers/bundles MUST be curbside by 6:00 am on the day of your pickup and that the garbage containers be removed from the curb by the end of the day.   PIZZA boxes and STYROFOAM are considered garbage.
 
WALDWICK ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - Hosted by our Public Health Nurse, clinics are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane (behind Waldwick Ambulance Corps) Waldwick. Free blood pressure screenings, health and nutrition information and more are available. Flu shots are also available during at the clinic.  No appointment necessary. Questions? Please contact NWBRHC (201) 445-7217, x201 or [email protected].  If you have additional questions, please call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217, ext. 0.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DPW can be reached by calling (201) 652-5987.  Recycling Center is located at 19 Industrial Park and is open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
 
WEF FUN PASTA - We are excited to be partnering with FUN PASTA FUNDRAISING! Shop now and order some creative, delicious pasta goodies. It's simple, and you'll love the selection - great for any special occasion or just for yourself!  With each sale, our group earns 40% which helps us reach our fundraising goal. Plus you get FREE shipping over $55!  Thanks for your help! Your order will be shipped from Nashville, TN within 3-5 days.   Great Holiday Gifts!  Something for everyone!  Pasta shaped: Princesses, Dinosaurs, Bunnies, Flamingos, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Snowmen, Pirates, Dogs, Cats, Reindeer, Tennis, Cheerleading, Soccer, Holiday Pasta, USA & Democrats & Republican Pasta too!  
https://www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/waldwick-education-foundation
 
HARLEM WIZARDS BASKETBALL GAME - Don't miss the Foundation Warriors vs Harlem Wizards on January 4, 6:30 pm at Waldwick High School. Reserved Seats are SOLD OUT!  Only a handful of Courtside tickets left. $35 per ticket.  ONLY 225 General Seating Available $17 per ticket.  We already Sold 355 tickets in one week!  Order Tickets at the link below:  https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161067
 
Any questions email [email protected]
 
LIBRARY EVENTS - See what’s going on at the Library http://waldwick.bccls.org/
 
Mindfulness & Meditation - No Registration Required
1st Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (11/6, 12/4)
Mark Van Buren, will lead classes introducing students to the positive benefits of mindfulness and meditation which include lower stress levels, improved focus and better overall well-being. Visit Mark Van Buren’s website at www.authormarkvanburen.com.
 
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Administration Building, Council Chambers, 63 Franklin Avenue.
 
Borough offices will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
 
Keep your home, car, and valuables safe! #9PMROUTINE
 

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The Borough of Waldwick, NJ
15 E Prospect St
Waldwick, NJ 07463

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