Township of River Vale

Fall is in the air! Join us at the River Vale Farmers Market on Thursday, October 17th from 1-6pm! Lunch or dinner will be available from our incredible food vendors. Come and sit at our bistro seating to listen to live some music. Don’t forget to send your middle schoolers with money 💸 so they can come across the street for a snack or treat. We are always excited when The Cheese Guy 🧀is with us selling small batch, delicious cheeses- come sample a few or many! Shop the market for your veggies (squash, pumpkins and more fall goodies now available), fruits, farm raised meats, free range chicken, milk, eggs, pickles, breads, cheese and more. It’s a great way to support our local farmer and vendors. VENDORS FOR 10/17 Hope Cress Farms- Farm Fresh Turkeys available now to order- stop by Hope Cress Farms to place your order- limited quantity available. Clydes Italian Ices & Ice Cream Empanada Lady PickleLicious Orlando’s Famous Bakery The People's Herbalist Mochi Moly The Cheese Guy No Worries Candle Co. Tibbs Pantry Brazilian Churros FOOD TRUCK Angelo's Finest Pizza 🍕- will be coming early, at 10:45 am to support lunch for the River Vale teachers (Holdrum, Roberge and Woodside). The best NY style pizza around! Activities $2 Pumpkin 🎃Decorating – sponsored by River Vale Farmers Market and Forcellati Bros. Mini Golf ⛳3:30 - 6 (weather permitting) Free Halloween Treat Bags 🛍️ (while supplies last). LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Steve Kelman playing from 3-6pm Many thanks to our 2024 sponsors! More details on our vendors, sponsors and market activites available on our website: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market

Due to a water main break at Lower Grove field, River Vale Town Hall and the Public Library will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, October 16. We anticipate reopening Town Hall at 12pm, depending on when the water main is repaired. Please check with the River Vale Public Library for their hours of operation on Wednesday. Thank you.

Registration begins today for the 2024-2025 Pascack Valley Junior Wrestling program! River Vale and Hillsdale children in grades K-8 are eligible to take part. Register via Hillsdale's Community Pass registration system before November 15 to avoid late fee. http://register.communitypass.net/hillsdale.

Tuesday, October 15th is the last day to register to vote for the November 5th General Election. Town Hall will be open until 7:00pm for voter registration. Details about how to vote in the upcoming election, including early voting options, are available on our website: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/election-information

River Vale is the place to be to hunt for treasures on this beautiful Fall weekend! Check out these garage sales: 591 Echo Glen Avenue Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 10:00am to 5:00pm 234 Rockland Avenue Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 9:00am to 4:00pm 649 Donna Court Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 9:00am to 6:00pm 640 Pascack Avenue Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 9:00am to 3:00pm https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/upcoming-garage-sales

River Vale Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 14. We reopen at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 15. Have a wonderful weekend!

Hackensack Meridian PVMC presents "Women to Women" on Thursday, October 17th from 6pm-9pm at Aurora Restaurant in Old Tappan, NJ. Women in the community will have the opportunity to meet with women physicians and healthcare providers as well as learn more about their health. Register here: https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/2d10178c-fc11-4ce7-8680-d0f68cfb4257/summary

Join Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission for a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and safeguard your health this fall and winter. Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones, and we’re here to make the process easy for you! • 🗓 Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 • 📍 Location: Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane, Waldwick • ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM This clinic is offered at no cost to you in conjunction with the Bergen County Health Department. Pre-registration is NOT required. We will offer Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for ages 5 and over. No insurance is needed. Let’s stay healthy together this season!

River Vale Farmers Market - Thurs. Oct 10 from 1-6pm - The weather looks perfect to come grab lunch and/or dinner from one of our incredible food vendors, sit at our bistro seating and listen to amazing and interactive live music! Shop the market for your veggies, fruits, meats, milk, eggs, pickles, breads, honey, and more. It’s a great way to support our local farmer and vendors! FREE River Vale Bags are available while supplies last. Remember to send your Holdrum Middle Schoolers with money to come across and grab a snack after school. And bring your knives and scissors again… Phenix is ready to sharpen them… so much more fun and easier to cook with sharpened knives! VENDORS FOR 10/10 Hope Cress Farms- it’s time to start thinking about a fresh Whole Turkey in time for Thanksgiving! Pasture raised & non-GMO, they range 15 to 25 pounds. So much better then frozen! Come place your order at the market. Clydes Italian Ices & Ice Cream Empanada Lady PickleLicious Bountiful Gardenz Local Honey NEW! Orlando’s Famous Bakery Fantastic Foods & Flavors serving up crepes and more Phenix Knife Sharpening The People's Herbalist Mochi Moly NEW! Eat Yori NEW! KOREAN CONDIMENTS Spectrum for Living Tibbs Pantry- Gluten free and vegan goodies- NEW!!! FOOD TRUCKS Angelo's Finest Pizza Cousin’s Maine Lobster- grab a delicious lobster roll, lobster tacos or creamy lobster bisque. Download their app so you can order your food and avoid a wait. Select Freehold, NJ truck. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Neil Dankman singing favorites from Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Neil Diamond and more from 3-6pm – come have some fun with Neil!! October is HARVEST CELEBRATIONS month 🎃Bring your kids for some Fall coloring pages at the manager’s table! Watch for pumpkins, apples, pretzels, squash, and other fall things at the market this month! Thank you to our 2024 Market Sponsors for supporting the Township of River Vale with live music, kids entertainment and more!! https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/farmers-market

River Vale USA Sport Group classes starting in November are on sale until October 17! Use code LF24SALE. https://usasportgroup.com/recreation/866-river-vale-twp-river-vale-nj

Free Cancer Screenings are being offered by the County of Bergen on Saturday, October 19 from 10am to 2pm at the Garfield YMCA, 30 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ.

River Vale Farmers Market - Thursday, 10/3 from 1pm to 6pm - Beautiful weather expected for FALL SHOPPING! Phenix Knife Sharpening will be with us so bring your knives, scissors or anything that needs sharpening. (sorry, not your pencils!) VENDORS FOR 10/3 • Hope Cress Farms • Clydes Italian Ices & Ice Cream • Empanada Lady • PickleLicious • Bountiful Gardenz Local Honey NEW! • Orlando’s Famous Bakery • Brazilian Churros NEW! • Phenix Knife Sharpening • The People's Herbalist • Mochi Moly NEW! • Eat Yori NEW! KOREAN CONDIMENTS • No Worries Candles- NEW!!! • Pampered Chef- NEW!!! • Tibbs- Gluten free and vegan goodies- NEW!!! FOOD TRUCKS • Angelo's Finest Pizza LIVE ENTERTAINMENT with Mike Brocato playing from 3-6pm – weather dependent October is HARVEST CELEBRATIONS month 🎃 Fall coloring pages at the manager’s table! Watch for pumpkins, apples, pretzels, squash, and other fall things at the market this month! Thank you to our 2024 Market Sponsors for supporting the Township of River Vale with live music, kids entertainment and more!! Check our website for more details about the Market, vendors, sponsors and MORE! https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market

Join Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission for a Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and safeguard your health this fall and winter. Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones, and we’re here to make the process easy for you! 🗓 Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 📍 Location: River Vale Municipal Building ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Flu Vaccine: Pre-registration is required to receive a flu vaccine at this clinic. We accept Medicare Part B only (please bring your Medicare Part B card). Unfortunately, we cannot accept Medicare Advantage plans (HMO, PPO, etc.). Please call 201-291-6090 to register. For those with other insurance, the cost is $20 for the regular vaccine and $63 for the high-dose vaccine. Only cash will be accepted. COVID-19 Vaccine: This clinic is offered in conjunction with the Bergen County Health Department. Pre-registration is NOT required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. We will be offering both Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for ages 5 and over at no cost to you. No insurance is required. Let’s stay healthy together this season!

The River Vale Police Department's 3rd Annual "Touch A Truck" event will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Holdrum Middle School (393 Rivervale Road) from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Make sure to wear your costume and bring a trick or treat bag! Hope to see everyone there!

October is here! Join us for the annual Township of River Vale Halloween Trunk or Treat Costume Parade, Saturday, October 26th from 9am to 11am! Line up begins in front of River Vale 7Eleven (at the corner of Rivervale Rd. and Westwood Ave.) at 9am sharp. Parade ends at Roberge Elementary School. Come dressed to impress and we look forward to having a spooktacular time!! Any questions, reach out to Rachel at culturalaffairs1@rivervalenj.org and Amy at culturalaffairs2@rivervalenj.org.

Free Paper Shredding is available to residents of River Vale and Montvale on Saturday, October 26 from 9am to 1pm at 1 Memorial Drive, Montvale!

A Flu Shot Clinic will be held at River Vale Town Hall on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 1pm to 2pm. This event is open to non-residents. Pre-registration is required by calling 201-291-6090. Come get your flu shot and then shop at the Farmers Market!

River Vale Day - this Sunday, 9/29 - Mark Lane 12-4pm!! Inflatables, rock wall, mechanical bull, bungee trampoline, petting zoo, mini golf course, Balloon Chica, hair braiding, RV Fire Trucks and Police Cars, vendors, boosters, non-profits and food trucks! 8:00am 5K Charity Run/Walk- still time to register- go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/RiverVale/RiverValeDayFitnesswithFriendsRunWalk5k 12:00pm PVHS Panthers Band (and all vendors and activities open to public) 12:30pm The Counterfeiters rocking family friendly music from the 80’s through today! 1:25pm Chili Cookoff Winners announced- to enter please send email with name, #, address and type of chili being cooked to culturalaffairs1@rivervalenj.org. 1:30pm Holdrum Rockers and PV Dance Teams (on turf) 1:40pm Raiders Cheerleaders (on turf) 2:30-3:15pm The Counterfeiters playing music 3:15pm 5-Min “Workout w/ Run 4 the Love” (in front of the Stage) Come and get active with Coach Jamik, then back to the music! 3:25 – 4:00pm The Counterfeiters playing music 4:00pm Event closes FOOD VENDORS • RVJFA Football (burgers, fries & more!) • Cousins Maine Lobster Truck • The Hen & The Hog • The Empanada Lady • Eat My Balls • Mochi Moly Donuts • Uncle Louie G’s Ice Cream • Crispy Edge Cookies • Popcorn and Cotton Candy by Troop 335. Please bring Halloween costumes to donate to local charities to the Girl Scout booth next to the stage. Bring any non-perishable foods to donate to St. Andrews Food Pantry for drop off at Manager’s Table, also by the stage. PARKING and more details here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/river-vale-day

Please be advised that the last day for D.P.W. large branch and heavy wood chipping is this coming Monday, September 30. Garden debris collection will continue on Tuesdays through October 29. More information, along with the 2024 Leaf Removal Schedule, can be found here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/public-works

Update 9/25 1:30pm: Farmers Market Thursday, 9/26 from 1-6pm in the Town Hall Lot! https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/farmers-market Phenix Knife Sharpening was going to be on hand but has cancelled due to expected weather. The Cheese Guy will be there with his small batch, delicious cheeses- come sample a few! Shop the market for your veggies, fruits, meats, milk, eggs, pickles, breads, honey, cheese and more. It’s a great way to support our local farmer and vendors! NEW VENDOR ALERT! EAT YORI (@eat.yori instagram) Offering delicious organic Korean marinades to spice up your meal or snack. Come try some samples. VENDORS FOR 9/26 Hope Cress Farms Clyde's Homemade Italian Ices & Ice Cream Empanada Lady PickleLicious Bountiful Gardenz Local Honey NEW! Orlando’s Famous Bakery Fantastic Foods and Flavors - Crepes NEW! Brazilian Churros NEW! The Cheese Guy The People's Herbalist Mochi Moly NEW! Spectrum for Living Eat Yori NEW! KOREAN CONDIMENTS FOOD TRUCKS Cousin's Maine Lobster- Get app and order before to avoid line and choose Freehold location on the app Angelo's Finest Pizza 🌽Dollar Corn Day!– (Weather Dependent)Sponsored by the River Vale Farmer’s Market, Jersey Fresh Corn from Hope Cress Farms will be grilled for you to eat on the spot! Please donate $1 per ear of delicious grilled corn – all proceeds and left over corn going to the local non-profit, Table to Table. Be Creative Week Inkless Paw Prints 🐾– come with your furry friend from 4:30 – 6pm to do a frameable inkless paw print. Your animal will stay ink free, but the image will last forever. Only 15 spots available and requesting a $5 min donation for Good Karma Dog Rescue Free Sponsor Giveaway: come get a color changing cup from one of our town’s favorite creators – Balloon Chica! Raffling off Code Ninjas Golden Tickets! Want to learn to code? This is a great way to be creative!!! Hope to see you there!