Township of River Vale

We invite you to join us as we light the menorah 🕎 on the second night of Hanukkah at the River Vale Annual Menorah Lighting on December 26th at 5:30pm! The Township of River Vale is once again partnering with Valley Chabad for the festivities at River Vale Town Hall which are expected to be BIGGER and better than ever! Come see the GIANT ROBOT and GIANT MENORAH, free delicious donuts and latkes, gelt drop from the Fire Truck, raffles and prizes and of course spending time with our amazing community! Any questions, please email Culturalaffairs1@rivervalenj.org or Culturalaffairs2@rivervalenj.org.

The River Vale Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is this Friday, December 6th at 6pm! This year's tree lighting features some exciting changes including: - Festive holiday music by the Pascack Valley High School Chamber Jazz Band from 6-6:15 in front of Town Hall - Coat Drive sponsored by the River Vale Girl Scouts - Toy Drive for The Center of Hope & Safety (accepting new, unwrapped gifts) - Free Hot Chocolate - Letters to Santa, Make Your Own Ornaments & Holiday Coloring Pages - Food & Drinks Available for purchase at Empanada Lady and Clyde’s Ice Cream & Italian Ice - Mini Gift Fair inside Santa’s Workshop with items for purchase: o Between It All Crochet (hats, scarves, etc.) o Kacey Krochets (stuffed animals) o Fantastic Foods & Flavors (gift baskets of imported foods) o No Worries Candle Company (candles, bath bombs, room sprays, wax melts) o Paws & Elegance (custom bows and bandanas for your animals) o River Vale PTA Table See you there!

The Department of Public Works has completed the last scheduled leaf pickup for Zone 3 and will be now moving through River Vale for the last time. They will be starting in Zone 1 immediately and will be subsequently moving through Zone 2 before finishing the season in Zone 3. Please bring leaves to the curb immediately. Thank You and Happy Holidays!

It's that time of year again for the 36th Annual P.B.A. Toy Drive! The Santa Response Team is collecting new, unwrapped toys. Please drop off at any participating local business or the River Vale Police Department headquarters at 334 Rivervale Road by December 18th. Thank you!

The River Vale Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is this Friday, December 6th at 6pm! Come enjoy this family fun event at Town Hall featuring live music, free crafts and cocoa, gift vendors, food trucks and of course... Santa Claus! Gently used coats and canned and boxed food are being collected for charity as well. See you there!

River Vale Town Hall will be CLOSED Wednesday 11/27 at 12:30 pm through Friday 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We reopen Monday 12/2 at 9:00 am. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market, Tomorrow, TUESDAY (NOT THURSDAY) 11/26 from 12-4pm at the River Vale Town Hall Parking Lot. While this is the LAST market of the season, it’s definitely not the least! This is perfect opportunity for you to pick up locally grown or produced items for your Thanksgiving dinner! Hope Cress Farms has sold out of fresh, farm raised turkey, but you can get other Thanksgiving necessities to make the perfect side dish. Orlando’s Famous bakery will have freshly baked breads (freeze the bread until Thursday, and it will still be perfect)! Delicious and beautiful homemade chocolate cornucopias will be available from Clyde’s Homemade Ices & Ice Cream- a perfect gift for your Thanksgiving hosts. PickleLicious- not only do they have pickles, but so many other appetizers- sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, olives and much more to create an incredible crudité platter. The Empanada Lady will be serving up warm delicious empanadas with a special Thanksgiving variety (did someone say stuffing?). Phenix Sharpening will be with us- Don’t forget to bring your knives to the market!! Food Trucks • Angelos Finest Pizza (and it truly is!) • Cousins Maine Lobster- grab a delicious lobster roll or lobster tacos or tots! Vendors • Hope Cress Farms • Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ice & Ice Cream • The Empanada Lady • PickleLicious- pickles and other appetizers • Orlandos Famous Bakery- freshly baked morning of the market! • Babka Paradise- a special guest this week- if you would like to place an order for her incredible Thanksgiving items see the attached menu and email babkaparadise1@gmail.com to place an order before tomorrow. • Phenix Knife Sharpening- bring your knives to sharpen to make sure you can cut that turkey with ease • TCNJ Wood Boards- a perfect hostess gift and proceeds go to a great cause! • Abby’s Stuffies-Adorable Crochet Animals- perfect stocking stuffers • Market Sponsor: Arbor Terrace Assisted Living LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • Music: Mingo Lodge heaps up a hearty helping of rock, pop, funk, alternative, country, dance, folk, bluegrass, and super-disco space-grooves. https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market

Please come out this Friday night as Pascack Valley High School Football hosts rival Northern Valley Old Tappan in the NJSIAA (North Group 3) State Semi-Finals! Details: Friday, November 22nd Old Tappan @ Pascack Valley 6 pm Kickoff Tickets can be purchased in advance at the link below or at the gate. http://njsiaa.org/tickets Join us to support our local students on the football team, cheer squad and band who represent not only PV but River Vale as well!

Reminder, there is no River Vale Farmers Market this week. The final Market of the 2024 season will be Tuesday, November 26 from 12pm to 4pm. Come pick up your Thanksgiving goodies!

All are welcome to kick off the holiday season at the River Vale Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6th at 6pm! Come enjoy this family fun event at Town Hall featuring live music, free crafts and cocoa, gift vendors, food trucks and of course... Santa Claus! Gently used coats and canned or boxed food are being collected for charity as well. See you there!

Indoor Pickleball for Kids Ages 7 to 14 will be available at the River Vale Community Center starting in January 2025! Weekly lessons will be held on Friday evenings starting January 10. Eight sessions for $210. Email newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com or call 646-541-3976 for details and to register.

Thursday, November 14 - Last THURSDAY Farmers Market from 12pm to 5pm! Maribyrd will be performing 1-4pm- grab a bun, some coffee and listen to some amazing music. Balloon Chica will be twisting away from 1-3pm. Place your orders for Thanksgiving- Farm Fresh Turkeys at Hope Cress Farms available for pickup at our Tuesday, 11/26 Market date, beautiful homemade Chocolate Thanksgiving cornucopias from Clyde’s Homemade. • Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck- don’t miss out on sweet, delicious lobster roll filled with chunks of lobster (no joke). Order in advance with their app- make sure to use the Freehold truck. • Rain Bao Food Truck- NEW!!- serving bao buns that are filled with genius flavors influenced by southern roots. Danielle worked in a Michelin star kitchen, and you can definitely tell she has cooking chops! She sold out of all buns last week- don’t miss out!! Vendors • Hope Cress Farms- taking orders for farm raised, fresh (not frozen) turkeys. Turkey Pickup is 11/26. • Clyde’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream- Taking orders for chocolate cornucopias • The Empanada Lady • PickleLicious • The Cheese Guy- NEW!! • Orlandos Famous Bakery- freshly baked breads and treats • Sue’s House of Fudge NEW!! Rich fudge in over 20 different flavors which makes a perfect gift • Brazilian Churros NEW!! • Tin Can Confections- Coffee/Espresso/Latte Bar chai, hot cocoa, assorted teas, + locally roasted coffee, delicious freshly baked pies and MORE • TC New Jersey- A non-profit group creating and selling beautiful Wood Cheese and charcuterie boards. Eagle Scout Mini Golf Course – come for a $2 “tee time” from 1-5pm – proceeds go towards the Market’s activity fund Halloween Candy Donation Opportunity- We are taking candy donations for any candy or trick or treat items that are individually wrapped- we will be donating to St. Andrews Food Pantry that will use them to provide a little joy to those less fortunate. Please feel free to drop off non-perishable canned and boxed food as well. “Jersey Day”- Wear a team jersey or something New Jersey! https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market

Chess lessons are available for ages 5 and up on Friday afternoons starting in January at the River Vale Community Center, 628 Rivervale Road. Chess sets provided! $160 for 8 classes. Register directly via newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com or call 646-541-3976 for additional details.

Registration is open for Intro to Pickleball for adult beginners! This fun, no pressure, 1 hour session will help you feel comfortable and confident on the court. You'll learn the basics such as rules and scoring, as well as intro skills and strategies. We will begin holding pickleball games so that players who are not interested in braving the cold can continue honing their skills and meet other players interested in a convenient and warm location to play. After class, your instructor will suggest other pickleball programs to try and ways to stay involved. Who is this class for: Anyone who has never played, or played a few times and wants to learn the fundamentals and rules of the game and feel confident getting on the court. Anyone Ages 16+. You do not need to be a River Vale resident. Bring your spouse, your friend or come alone! Located at River Vale Community Center REGISTER HERE: https://www.fitnesswithfriends.net/booking-calendar/intro-to-pickleball-beginners?referral=service_list_widget FOR ONE OF THE BELOW DAYS/TIMES NOVEMBER 19 6-7pm NOVEMBER 19 7-8pm NOVEMBER 26 6-7pm NOVEMBER 26 7-8pm Any questions call 917 566 4640 or email fitnesswithfriends2@gmail.com

"Around the County" Satellite Office & Passport Services will be available at River Vale Town Hall, 406 Rivervale Road, this Thursday, November 14 from 10am to 2pm. No appointment necessary! Please call 201-336-7055 or email dandrade@co.bergen.nj.us with questions.

Tilcon is expected to finish paving Blue Hill Road on Monday, November 11. Blue Hill Road will be closed from Rivervale Road to Orangeburgh Road. Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Free Rabies Vaccines for Dogs & Cats are available tomorrow morning, Saturday, November 9 at the River Vale Community Center, 628 Rivervale Road from 8:30 to 10:00am. For more information, please call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217 or info@nwbrhc.net.

Reminder: Due to the lack of rain and dry conditions, New Jersey is still under a mandatory statewide Stage 3 fire restriction. Fire danger remains very high. This prohibits all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. Bonfires and fireworks of any kind are banned statewide. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in place. Any little spark can ignite a fire and it can be catastrophic! Please take these restrictions seriously and be safe.

It's a beautiful day to shop the Farmers Market TODAY from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (due to the time change it will get dark). We are excited for new vendors joining us this week! Rain Bao Food Truck serving up delicious Bao Buns southern style! Stop by to grab lunch or dinner. Braids by Ashlee will be with us taking appointments for braiding- walk-ins will be available as well. VENDORS FOR 11/7 Hope Cress Farms - taking orders for farm raised, fresh (not frozen) turkeys. Turkey Pickup is 11/26 Clydes Italian Ices & Ice -Taking orders for chocolate cornucopias Empanada Lady -stop by to pick up your lunch or dinner for the family! The Cheese Guy NEW!!- Find the perfect cheese for any occasion- a delectable selection of premium, artisanal, vegetarian, handcrafted cheeses that are full-flavored and kosher. PickleLicious - pickles, olives and other delicious pickled condiments/appetizers Orlando’s Famous Bakery - freshly baked breads and treats (literally morning of) No Worries Candle Co- NEW!!- burn your worries away. Perfect gift for Thanksgiving- delicious Fall scents now available Brazilian Churros NEW!!- the most delicious churros filled with dulce de leche Braids by Ashlee NEW!!- make an appointment or come drop by and get your hair braided with fun colors FOOD TRUCKS Angelo's Finest Pizza 🍕The best NY style pizza around! If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to come give it a try! Rain Bao Food Truck- NEW!!- serving bao buns that are filled with genius flavors influenced by southern roots. Activities: -Kids Korner -Donation Opportunity Did you buy or your kids collect too much candy 🍬 ? Please bring any extra candy or trick or treat item that is individually wrapped - we will be donating to St. Andrews Food Pantry who will use them for provide a little joy to those less fortunate! -FREE Ice-Cream Scooper courtesy of Sponsor Jewish Home Family Assisted Living- creating all kinds of communities where seniors feel empowered to live life in safety, and to its fullest. See the River Vale Farmers Market webpage for more details! https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/farmers-market

The PSEG Gas/Tilcon milling and paving project continues tomorrow, Thursday, 11/7. Cedar Lane will be closed from Piermont Avenue to Hillsdale Avenue. Blue Hill Road will be closed from Rivervale Road to Orangeburgh Road. Police Officers will be present to conduct traffic control and assist residents who reside in the affected areas in accessing their homes/businesses. Please follow the posted detours. We appreciate your continued cooperation. Please contact the River Vale Police Department with any questions or concerns.