🌻 Happy Wednesday, River Vale! 🌻
✨ Tomorrow (Thursday, August 21) the River Vale Farmer’s Market is open from 1–6 PM at the Town Hall Lot, 406 Rivervale Road and Space Jam starts at 8pm!
🐝 Kids Activity: Stop by the Manager’s Table and create your own FREE Honeybee-themed bookmark—perfect for back-to-school fun!
🎬 Don’t forget: Thursday at 8 PM, join us for Movie Night at the adjacent Upper Grove Field featuring Space Jam! 🎥🍿 Admission is free—plus purchase delicious treats from Cousins Maine Lobster, Clyde’s Ice Cream, and Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn while you enjoy the movie!
💙 This week’s market sponsors:
✔️ Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley – FREE blood pressure checks from 1–2 PM 🩺
✔️ M&T Bank – Learn about checking & savings perks, 1–6 PM 💳
🛍️ This week’s vendors you won’t want to miss:
☕ 813 Coffee Co. (back this week!)
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍦 Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ices & Ice Cream
🥟 Empanada Lady
🥒 Picklelicious
🥬 Hope Cress Farms
🥡 Rainbao Food Truck
🌶️ New Vendor Alert! Ruby’s Hottie Hot Sauce 🔥
📍 See you at the Market—come shop local, eat delicious food, and enjoy these last weeks of summer with your neighbors!
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
River Vale Recreation & One River School of Art & Design are bringing two exciting art programs to the River Vale Community Center this fall starting September 25!
✨ Kids Art Shuffle (Grades K–3)
📅 Thursdays | 4–5 PM | 6 weeks
Young artists will shuffle through projects in painting, drawing, sculpture & more — exploring their creativity in fun, hands-on ways! 🖌️🎨
✨ Focus on Fashion (Grades 3–6)
📅 Thursdays | 5:15–6:15 PM | 6 weeks
Unleash your inner designer! From sketching & fabric selection to exploring trends & original ideas, students will bring their fashion visions to life. 👗✂️📖
👉 Limited spots available — sign up today and let your child’s creativity shine!
Visit oneriverschool.com/river-vale-community-center-2025/
Questions? 551-218-1919 or kstazzone@oneriverschool.com
#RiverValeRecreation #OneRiverArt #KidsArtShuffle #FocusOnFashion #CreativeKids
First Friends is a municipally sponsored playgroup, run by volunteer parents, for children ages 1 - 5. Children, as well as their parents, have the opportunity to meet new families and make new friends. The children participate in songs, crafts and other age appropriate activities as well as many special events throughout the year.
Click here for more details and to register: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/first-friends
📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕛 12–4 PM | Rain or Shine
📍 Mark Lane Sports Complex
The Township of River Vale is excited to announce that registration is officially OPEN for all vendors, non-profits, and sponsors to join us at this year’s River Vale Day! https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/river-vale-day
✨ What to expect:
✅ Live Music
✅ Food Trucks
✅ Petting Zoo
✅ Chili Contest
✅ Bounce Houses & Rock Climbing
✅ Exhibitions + Community Fun
👉 Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!
💲 Vendor Fee: $40 per business
⭐ Sponsorships start at just $100 — all sponsorships include a booth spot at River Vale Day!
📌 To register: Complete your registration form + hold harmless form, submit insurance, and payment. Forms available online here: https://forms.gle/mf4BfujFvnErgku98 or by email at culturalaffairs@rivervalenj.org.
🎨 Don’t forget: Submissions for our 1st Annual Commemorative Poster Contest are still open through August 24th!
Let’s make River Vale Day 2025 our biggest celebration yet! 🌟
#RiverValeDay2025 #CommunityStrong #VendorsWanted #SponsorshipOpportunities
🌞 Hello River Vale!
TODAY! Thursday, August 14th, 1–6 PM — the River Vale Farmer’s Market is packed with fun, flavors, and music! 🎶
🎨 For the kids:
✨ Free Sand Art at The Learning Experience tent
🖍️ Free coloring sheet from Dr. Drip at the manager’s table
🍪 Support our local Girl Scouts — grab a box of your favorite cookies!
🎵 Live Music:
From 3–6 PM, enjoy the soothing acoustic sounds of Sundad, all the way from Westchester County & Connecticut.
🛍 This week’s vendors:
🥯 Babka Paradise – Kosher baked goods & more
🍦 Clyde's Ice Cream – Try a root beer float!
🥟 Empanada Lady – Gourmet savory empanadas (fresh or frozen!)
🌸 Hope Cress Farm – Produce, dairy, meats & fresh flowers
🥐 Orlando’s Bakery – Pastries & baked treats
🥒 Picklelicious – Gourmet pickled veggies
🥗 Lunch Lady Foods – Gourmet meals, soups & salads
🍸 Milk Street Distillery – Gin, vodka, rum & more
🧶 New Vendor Alert! Mahara by Bushra – Handcrafted crochet
📍 Location: River Vale Farmer’s Market https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
📅 Thursday, August 14 | 1–6 PM
Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️
The River Vale Police Department is proud to introduce a brand-new community safety initiative designed to protect our most vulnerable residents.
👵👴 Do you or a loved one:
✔️ Live alone or are alone frequently?
✔️ Have a medical condition or special need?
✔️ Want extra peace of mind in case of emergency?
✔️ Age 55+?
Through Operation Blue Angel, a secure lockbox will be placed on your home with a key accessible only to first responders. This ensures River Vale police officers can quickly assist you if you’re unable to answer the door during an emergency.
📍 Free of charge for approved applicants
👮♂️ Confidential & secure
💙 Promoting safety, dignity, and independence
📝 Apply now or learn more: Visit our website: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/pd/page/operation-blue-angel or contact the River Vale Police Department at 201-664-2346 x1168.
Let’s keep River Vale safe — together. 💙
#RiverValePD #OperationBlueAngel #CommunityFirst #SeniorSafety #EmergencyPreparedness
Join us TOMORROW — Thursday, August 7 for a sunny day full of fun at the River Vale Farmers Market!
🌿 FREE “Adopt an Herb” + recipe ideas at the Market Manager’s Table!
🎉 Kids’ Corner Fun:
✨ Pokémon Trading
✨ Squishmallow Station
✨ Spin the Wheel with River Vale Library
💆♂️ Wellness Stop:
🩺 Free Blood Pressure Check (1–2 PM) by Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley
💺 Free 5-Min Chair Massages (1–3 PM) by Dr. John McHugh, Wellness for Life
🎸 Live Music by Steve Kelman from 3–6 PM
🛍️ This Week’s Vendors Include:
☕ 813 Coffee Co.
🍛 Banana Leaf Spice of the South
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍦 Clyde’s Ice Cream
🥟 Empanada Lady
🥬 Hope Cress Farms
🍞 Orlando’s Bakery
🥒 PickleLicious
🍔 Rainbao
🧶 Stuffies by Abby
🍿 Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
📍River Vale Town Hall Parking Lot | 406 Rivervale Rd
🕐 Market Hours: 1PM–6PM
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
See you there! 💚
#RiverValeFarmersMarket #ShopLocal #AugustVibes #FamilyFun #WellnessThursday
To promote our upcoming town day, the Township of River Vale hopes to inspire neighborhood artists to capture the Spirit of River Vale Day. The winner not only gets to be featured in River Vale Day's advertising but also receives rewards, including a $100 prize!
Are you an artist? We want you to represent our community by making a poster for River Vale Day 2025! Any medium is welcome, as long as it is submitted digitally. We can't wait to see all the different styles and imaginings!
Requirements:
· 12x18 Digital submission
o Can be done in any medium at any size, but must be submitted as a PDF file
o Border should extend an 1/8th of an inch for print bleeding
o Portrait orientation
· Must include word art of "River Vale Day 2025"
· No use of AI
· Family friendly
· One submission per artist
· Consists of the artist's interpretation of: The Spirit of River Vale Day
· Under 18 entries must have parental permission
You can win:
· $100 prize
· 20 copies of your poster for friends and family
· Free guest signing of the posters at River Vale Day
Please submit your work here: https://forms.gle/G1qUzpnKYDGU7hbv9 by Sunday, August 24th.
Any questions, please email eventsintern@rivervalenj.org.
Join us for Community Chess Club at the Mark Lane Pavilion with New Jersey Sports Academy in partnership with River Vale Recreation!
🗓 Fridays | September 12 – October 31
🕐 50 Minute Sessions Between 4-7 pm
👧🧒 Ages 5–14 | All Skill Levels Welcome
Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to sharpen their strategy, these fun, engaging outdoor lessons are the perfect way to enjoy summer while boosting brainpower!
🌳 Fresh air
🧠 Focus & strategy
🎉 Fun & friends
📍 Mark Lane Pavilion, River Vale
🎯 Limited spots available — Register now!
➡️ newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com or 646-541-3976
#RiverValeChess #OutdoorChess #FallFun #ChessForKids #RiverValeRecreation #MarkLanePavilion #BackToSchool
It’s Watermelon Day 🎉 — stop by for a free slice of watermelon (while supplies last!) and pick up a free River Vale Farmer’s Market postcard to share the love 💌
🛍️ This week’s vendors include:
• Hope Cress Farms 🌱
• Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ices & Ice Cream 🍦
• Empanada Lady 🥟
• Orlando's Bakery 🥖
• Pickle Licious 🥒
• Rainbao 🌈
✨ New this week:
• Earth Kind Market – eco-friendly pet items 🐾
• Dirty Good – handcrafted dirty sodas + custom flavors 🧃
• Tyler’s Argentinian Corner – arollados, chimichurri, alfajores 🇦🇷
🍞 Back by popular demand: Babka Paradise – delicious kosher baked goods!
💆♀️ Bonus: Stop by Wellness for Life with Dr. McHugh for free 5-min chair massages from 1–3 PM!
📍 River Vale Town Hall | ⏰ Thursday | 🛒 Shop local, eat fresh, feel good!
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
#RiverValeFarmersMarket #WatermelonDay #ShopLocal #FarmFresh #CommunityVibes
Join the River Vale Police Department for Ice Cream with a Cop on Tuesday, August 12 from 6:30–8:30 PM at River Vale Town Hall (406 Rivervale Rd)!
Enjoy sweet treats from Conrad’s and Uncle Louie G while getting to know the officers who serve our community. Bring the whole family for a fun and friendly night!
📅 Tuesday, August 12
🕕 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 River Vale Town Hall Parking Lot - 406 Rivervale Road
🍨 FREE ice cream while it lasts!
Let’s connect over cones — see you there! 💙🍧
#RiverValePD #CommunityFirst #IceCreamWithACop #RiverValeNJ #FamilyFun
3rd Quarter 2025 property taxes are due August 1.
🚫 Last day to pay without penalty is Monday, August 11.
💵 Cash payments are no longer accepted.
💳 Payment options:
✔️ Drop off/mail checks (no cash) at Town Hall 406 Rivervale Road
✔️ Online bill pay through your bank
✔️ Pay via e-check or credit card on our website (fees apply)
✔️ Sign up for Direct Debit (ACH) for safe, automatic payments
📬 Include your tax stub & details with payment.
ℹ️ Learn more: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/tax-collection
📞 Questions? Call 201-664-2346 ext. 1001/1002
#RiverVale #PropertyTaxReminder #RiverValeTaxes #TaxDeadline
Are you ready to step up for your community? The River Vale Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for volunteers (ages 18+) to join our team of trained residents who assist in emergency situations.
📅 Next training begins Sept. 30, 2025
💪 Get trained in emergency response, preparedness, and safety
🏡 Help protect your family, neighbors, and Township!
Be the link between our community and professional emergency responders.
Sign up today!
🔗 More info: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/emergency-management
#RiverValeCERT #VolunteerInRiverVale #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityStrong #BeReadyRV
The next recycling pick up (glass, aluminum, plastic and tin only) will be on Wednesday, August 6. The River Vale Recycling Center at 320 Rivervale Road is open for drop off on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Please do not place recyclables in plastic bags and do not drop off garbage.
https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/recycling
Keep your kids active and having fun this fall with USA Sport Group’s awesome lineup of sports programs in partnership with River Vale Recreation!
From soccer and t-ball to multi-sport programs and tennis, there’s something for every age and interest. Our programs focus on skills, teamwork, and fun—perfect for keeping kids moving and making friends this season!
🎉 FALL SALE HAPPENING NOW!
Use code FLS2025 at checkout for special savings on fall registration!
📍 Where: River Vale fields and courts
📅 When: Fall 2025 Season – Registration is OPEN!
👧👦 Who: Programs for toddlers through teens
🔗 https://usasportgroup.com/recreation/866-river-vale-twp-river-vale-nj
⚠️ Spots go fast—register today and save!
#RiverVale #FallSports #USASportGroup #YouthSports #RiverValeNJ #FallFun #SportsSale #GetInTheGame
🎉 Big News, River Vale! 🎉
The River Vale Farmers Market has WON a 2025 Reader’s Choice Award from Bergen Magazine! 🏆🍅🎶
We're honored and grateful to be recognized as a top market in Bergen County—and it’s all thanks to YOU: our vendors, sponsors, non-profits, town staff, volunteers, and incredible shoppers. 🙌💚
From May through November, our Market brings together 75+ businesses, music, kids’ fun, arts & crafts, community causes, and more. It’s a true celebration of local love!
💫 Next up: We’ve been invited to host a table at the Bergen Food & Wine Experience on Sept. 18 at Edgewood Country Club—alongside your fave baker, Orlando’s, with treats to share! 🍞🍰
Tickets on sale here —and THANK YOU for helping our Market grow into something truly special. 💫
#RiverValeFarmersMarket #BergenMagazine #ReadersChoiceAward #PascackValleyProud #LocalLove #CommunityStrong #ShopLocal #FoodieFun
🚜🎶 Join us at the River Vale Farmers Market — This Thursday, July 24th! 🎉🥕
🩸 Vitalant Blood Drive | 1:00-5:30PM | In front of River Vale Town Hall
✅ Limited spots left to donate! Sign up now for your chance to win a car worth $30k and receive a “Treats” card to use at the market!
Pre-register here: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=QYmae%2BNyG6nSAwPNeoFhfzB7Sdd2jiEuOrik7dYCewg%3D
Pre-registered donors get a FREE empanada!
🥘 New This Week:
✨ Banana Leaf — Authentic Indian Cuisine (don’t miss the Chicken Biryani!)
✨ Lunch Lady Foods — Healthy, gourmet pre-cooked meals (Vegan & GF options, samples available!)
✨ Dirty Good - Handcrafted "dirty" sodas, lemonades & make your own drinks!
🍴 Returning Favorites:
813 Coffee Co ☕
Cousins Maine Lobster 🦞
Clyde’s Ice Cream 🍦
Empanada Lady 🥟
Hope Cress Farms 🥬
Pickle Licious 🥒
Orlando's Bakery
🎶 Live Music by Mari Byrd | 3:00-6:00PM
🎨 Glitter Tattoos by Olivia | 3:00-6:00PM
💉 Free Blood Pressure Checks by HMPV | 1:00-2:00PM
📚 River Vale Library Summer Fun
💚 Meet our Sponsor: M&T Bank
🚑 RVVAC Donation Table
🛍️ Support local. Eat local. Have fun! See you Thursday!
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
#RiverValeFarmersMarket #BloodDrive #SupportLocal #EatLocal #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #RiverValeNJ
Speed Camp 2025 is Back Starting 7/28!
Does your athlete want to boost their speed, agility, and overall athletic performance? Join Speed Camp with Coach Jamik, Founder of Run 4 the Love LLC, and take the next step in your athletic journey!
Who: Athletes entering 5th through 12th Grade
When: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dates: July 28, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Where: Mark Lane Field & Upper Grove, River Vale, NJ
Whether you're preparing for fall sports or just looking to get faster, Speed Camp is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills in a fun, motivating environment led by an experienced and passionate coach.
🔥 Focus Areas:
✔️ Speed Development
✔️ Agility & Quickness
✔️ Running Mechanics
✔️ Confidence & Mindset
Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
📧 For more details and to register https://www.run4thelove.com/services/speed-camp
Let’s run faster. Let’s run smarter. Let’s Run 4 the Love!
