Township of River Vale

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.

Road Work UPDATED Advisory!! Tilcon has changed plans. Cedar Lane will be closed from Westwood Avenue to Demarest Avenue TODAY, Wed. 11/6. Cedar Lane will be open from Demarest to Piermont.

PSEG Gas/Tilcon will be paving Cedar Lane on Wednesday and Thursday this week. On Wednesday, Cedar Lane will be closed from Piermont Avenue to Demarest Avenue. On Thursday, Cedar Lane will be closed from Hillsdale Avenue to Westwood Avenue. In addition, PSEG Gas/Tilcon will be milling Blue Hill Road on Wednesday. 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 anticipated cooperation. Please contact the River Vale Police Department with any questions or concerns.

Join us Thursday evenings for Holiday YOGA with Michele at 6:30pm starting this Thursday, November 7! Four weekly sessions are just $60. Find your zen after the election is over. All levels welcome! Don't forget your yoga mat. Register here: https://register.communitypass.net/rivervale.

Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th. Polls are open from 6:00am to 8:00pm. The in-person early voting period is now over. If you are unsure of where to vote on Tuesday, please see our Election Information webpage for more information. https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/election-information

PSEG Gas/Tilcon will be milling Cedar Lane on Monday, 11/4. Cedar Lane will be closed from Hillsdale Avenue to Westwood Avenue. Police Officers will be present to conduct traffic control and assist residents who reside in the affected area in accessing their homes/businesses. Please follow the posted detours. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation. Please contact the River Vale Police Department with any questions or concerns.

Support the Helping Hand Food Pantry's Turkey Drive on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 1pm at 349 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale, NJ. https://www.helpinghandfoodpantry.com/

Kick off November and hit some GARAGE SALES while you take in the beautiful foliage right here in River Vale this weekend! 554 Gruman Court Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Rain Dates 11/9 & 11/10) 569 Egan Terrace Saturday, November 2 10:00am to 2:00pm (Rain Date 11/16/24) 569 Cleveland Avenue Sunday, November 3 and Saturday, November 9 9:00am to 6:00pm (Rain Date 11/10/24)

🥕 🥒 🍎 🥬 🥟 🥦 🍪 🥖 🌽 🍦 River Vale Farmer's Market Thursday 10/31- Halloween Market from 1-6pm Food Truck • Angelo’s Finest Pizza 🍕- The best NY style pizza around. If you haven’t tried it yet, come give it a try! Vendors • Hope Cress Farms • Clyde’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream • The Empanada Lady- will be at the market early (10:45 am) to serve our teachers lunch- stop by early to pick up your lunch or dinner for the family! • PickleLicious- pickles, olives and other delicious pickled condiments/appetizers • 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. • Orlandos Famous Bakery- freshly baked breads and treats (literally morning of) • Yuri- Korean condiments NEW!! • Brazilian Churros NEW!!- the most delicious churros filled with dulce de leche See the image below for a delicious and easy recipe for Butternut Squash Soup. You can pick up the ingredients at Hope Cress Farms! Fresh, Farm Raised Turkeys are available to be ordered from Hope Cress Farms and picked up at our Tuesday, 11/26 Market! Activities: • Kids Korner • Trick or Treating- each vendor will have some candy to hand out • Halloween Coloring and “Cootie Catcher” Craft Come check out our Sponsor Pumpkin Patch (courtesy of Make Something, Inc. and Forcellati Brothers, Inc.) for our Gold and Platinum Sponsors. We are so grateful for all the sponsors who invest in our community and help provide all the amazing music, entertainment and giveaways at the market😊. Donation Opportunity Did you buy or your kids collect too much Halloween candy 🍬 ?  Please bring any extra candy or trick or treat item that is wrapped - we will be donating to organizations that will use them for provide a little joy to those less fortunate! Please see the updated Fall Market calendar to see dates/times for remaining markets. The last market is Tuesday 11/26!