Places to Go For New Year’s Eve in the Pascack Valley

December 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Places to Go in the Pascack Valley for New Year's Eve

Places to Go in the Pascack Valley for New Year’s Eve

You don’t need to travel to Times Square to have a good time on New Year’s Eve. The Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey offers various restaurant and bar offerings to help ring in 2013.

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge

284 Center Avenue
Westwood, New Jersey 07675
Reservations 201.722.8600

Bibi’z restaurant is having a special New Year’s Eve, 4 Course Prix Fixe menu. for $65. There will be a DJ and dancing from 9:30pm to 1am. There will be a complimentary midnight toast and party favors. At the bar, there will be a $20 cover charge (very affordable for New Year’s!) and a 2 drink minimum. House DJ and dancing. Call for a reservation.

The Hilton Hotel in Woodcliff Lake

200 Tice Blvd, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Tel: 1-201-391-3600

The Hilton is having a  4-Course Dinner in Saffron Restaurant.

  • Champagne Toast
  • Luxurious Overnight Accommodation
  • Buffet Breakfast in Saffron
  • 2pm Late Checkout

After dinner party in Nickleby’s Lounge which features a broad selection of cocktails, wine and beer.  Be surrounded by the sights and sounds of
New Year’s Eve in Times Square on our 7 wide screen HDTV’s.

FOR PACKAGE RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 201-391-3600
or book online at woodcliff.hilton.com (booking code P9)

FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 201-505-4468
or email at nancy.delgado@hilton.com.

 

One of the best nightspots in the Pascack Valley

One of the best nightspots in the Pascack Valley

The Cornerstone

 

84 Broadway, Hillsdale,NJ 07642

 

201.666.8688

info@thecornerstonenj.com

They are offering a Complimentary Late Night Buffet after midnight.

SPECIAL LATE NIGHT VIP PACKAGE
Bring 6 or more people and receive a
FREE VIP PACKAGE
AT 11PM!
Complimentary bottle of Champagne
Table as a “Home Base” for your group all night!

Party Favors & Noisemakers!

Here is a listed of recommended bars in the Pascack Valley to help celebrate New Year’s 2013.

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Montvale

Burke’s on Old Hook in Westwood

PJ Finnegan’s in Westwood

Great bar, great food!

PJ Finnegan’s in Westwood. Great bar, great food!

Recommended restaurants in the Pascack Valley for New Year’s (might require reservations!)

The Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe in Woodcliff Lake

The Porter House in Montvale

Fire & Oak in Montvale

Melting Pot in Westwood

Happy New Year!

Looking to buy or sell a home in 2013 in the Pascack Valley area? Then contact Kevin Hill, Pascack Valley expert and REALTOR®-Sales Associate with Keller Williams Realty-Village Square! New office coming soon to the Pascack Valley!

Search for homes in the Pascack Valley.

 

 

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2012 Winter Holiday Events in the Pascack Valley

December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Westwood’s ‘Home for the Holidays‘ celebration might be the largest in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, but the other towns in the Pascack Valley also feature winter holiday events. Here is the rundown of all the upcoming events in Emerson, Hillsdale, Park Ridge, Washington Township, and Woodcliff Lake:

Hillsdale

Wednesday, December 5th-Holiday Tree Lighting
“Tis the Season for a Holiday Lighting”
at Veteran’s Park.  Hot Cider, coffee and donuts will be provided and a visit from a very special guest!
(Rain date Thursday December 6, 2012)

River Vale

Friday, December 7th-River Vale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in front of Town Hall at 6:30pm, with a party to follow at the Holdrum School Old Gym. All are invited to enjoy the lighting of the tree and holiday music provided by the Woodside School Chorus, take pictures with Santa (bring your cameras) and enjoy hot chocolate and treats.

The Township and Valley Chabad will host a Chanukah Menorah Lighting in front of the Community Center located at 628 River Vale Road. Reception to follow inside the Community Center. All are invited to enjoy hot latkes, doughnuts, chocolate Chanukah gelt and dreidels. Please note that we have changed locations from past years.

Woodcliff Lake

Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (rain or shine)

Corner of Woodcliff and Werimus (pool entrance)
Santa will arrive by 7:15 p.m. to light the Christmas Tree
The Westervelt-Lydecker House will serve hot chocolate and cookies.
Bring your camera.  All children will have a chance to speak with Santa!

Menorah Lighting by Rabbi Dov Drizin of Valley Chabad
December 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Corner of Woodcliff and Werimus (pool entrance)

Park Ridge

Saturday, December 8th-Join friends and neighbors at the Annual Tree Lighting in Depot Square at 5pm. Music, hot chocolate, popcorn, Frosty & his Elves, Children may bring a natural ornament for the tree. Also, please bring non-perishable items for the Pascack Food Center.

Washington Township

The Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 9th at 5pm in front of town hall. The festivities will then move across the street where we ask people to gather on Finnerty Place near the Library.  Expect visits from special guests, live entertainment, refreshments, free giveaways and a special visit from Santa Claus and the WTFD. Please remember to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Annual PBA #206 Toy Drive. A Drop Off Box will be available at the ceremony.

Emerson

Saturday, December 15th from 12pm-2:30pm. Come get your picture taken with Santa and visit his petting zoo at the Emerson Firehouse!

Note: Montvale held their tree lighting and gift giving ceremony on November 30th.

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Home for The Holidays in Westwood, NJ

November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting

Westwood, NJ truly is a great place to buy a home and live. Westwood offers many events for its residents throughout the year. The highlight in Westwood for the holiday season, is the annual ‘Home for the Holidays’ event. The ‘Home for the Holidays’ is celebrating its 21st anniversary.

The event kicks off this Saturday, December 1st, with a story time by Mrs. Claus at 5pm at the Westwood Public Library for children 5 and under.

At 6pm, the festivities in Westwood will feature a parade down Westwood Avenue with floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa. There will be plenty of fresh popped popcorn, hot chocolate, and hot cider for all the attendees.

There will be a tree lighting after the parade in Westwood’s Veterans’ Park. Santa will meet individually with all the children and have a surprise for each child!

The Westwood Community Band will be performed in the Bandstand during Santa’s visit.

There will be free trackless train rides around the park sponsored by Westwood’s famous Iron Horse Restaurant. The Iron Horse is home to the best burgers in the area (get one stuffed with cheese!).

There is an open house from 7:30-9pm by the merchants on Westwood’s renowned walkable downtown on Westwood Avenue. There will be music, clowns, stilt walkers, vendors,refreshments, and more!

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting new, unwrapped toys or gift cards that will be distributed to the Pascack Valley’s Social Services Agencies. You can bring your gifts to the Westwood Gallery on the corner of Westwood Avenue and Broadway.

Westwood is a fantastic small town and close knit community, with good schools, many events & activities for kids, beautiful parks, affordable, and a safe place to raise a family.

Thinking of buying a house in Westwood? Go to the Westwood Home Search to see the available homes.

Need to sell your home before moving to Westwood? Find out what your home is worth!

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2012 Fall and Halloween Events in the Pascack Valley

September 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Fall and Halloween are great times of the year to live in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County. There is so much to do with the kids. Hayrides, haunted houses, pumpkin picking, food, kids’ costumes parades, and more are all offered for the Pascack Valley residents. Here is an overview of the 2012 events being offered.

 

Hillsdale

From Saturday, September 22nd to Sunday, October 21st, you can go pumpkin picking at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale. Take a hayride to the orchards and pick your own pumpkins.  On the weekend, its $5 per person for admission that includes the hayride and $8 for each pumpkin picked. On the weekdays, its $10 a person which includes a hayride and a pumpkin of your choice.

Presented by Kevin Hill, Sales Associate with Friedberg Properties, Pascack Valley Office

Demarest Farms is located at 244 Wiermus Road in Hillsdale.

St. John’s Academy located in 460 Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale, will their annual Fall Fest on October 13th from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Entry is free and suitable for all ages. It will feature music, crafts, flea market, food, inflatable rides, 27 foot Blue Crush Slide, Extreme Obstacle Course, rock climbing, baseball speed throw, and more! Enter through Orchard Street or use commuter lot across the street.

Hillsdale will have their annual Ragamuffin Parade on Friday, October 26th from 6-8pm at the Hillsdale Borough Parking Lot & George White School (rain or shine).

Please meet at 6pm and the parade will commence at 6:15. The parade route will go from Central Avenue to Cross Street to Magnolia Avenue to East Liberty Avenue to Trinity Place and arrive at George White School.

Refreshments and treats will be available for all. At 7pm, there will be a magician show.

Montvale

Zombie Kevin Hill

Depiero’s Farm located at 300 West Grand Avenue in Montvale has fun fall activities like hayrides, pumpkin picking, face painting, a petting zoo, and more! They even feature a Haunted House Zombie Apocalypse that will begin on October 5th and tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Be prepared to get scared!

Park Ridge

Park Ridge will have their Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, October 20th located at Depot Square and Park Avenue. It starts at 3pm and ends at the Pavilion with cider & donuts. Prizes for costumes…& more.

River Vale

River Vale will have their annual Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, October 27th. It begins at 9:15am. Line up for the parade in front of the 7-Eleven on the corner of Westwood Avenue and Rivervale Road. Children are invited to parade in costume to the Roberge School gym and there will be a magic show starting at 9:30am. Refreshments will be served.

Westwood

Westwood will be having their annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, October 27th at 10am for children in grades pre-K through 3rd. The parade will start on the Broadway side of the train station and will proceed up Westwood Avenue to Center Avenue ending at the Community  Center where they will have special entertainment and refreshments.

Westwood is also going to have a Jack-o-Lantern Blaze at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Drop-off your Jack-o-Latern between 4-7pm. They will be lit up from 7-9pm to create a spectacular display of art. You can pick them back up between 9-10pm. For more info, contact the Westwood Chamber of Commerce at 201-­‐916-­‐8700 or
info@destinationwestwood.com.

Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake is going to hold their Annual Costume Contest on Friday, October 17th at 7pm at Lockwood Field (next to the pool). Events include train ride, 4 in 1 Halloween Bounce House, cider, popcorn, and donuts. The  judging of the contest will begin promptly at 7:15pm.

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Where to Workout in Westwood, New Jersey

September 25, 2012 by 1 Comment

Award Winning Westwood Health Club

For health nuts or people looking to get back in shape, Westwood, New Jersey, ‘The Hub of the Pascack Valley’ is an outstanding destination. Westwood offers various gyms, health spas, self-defense facilities, activities, and outdoor parks to get a great workout in.

Gyms
Westwood has many different gyms catering to whatever type of workout environment you are looking for.

New York Sports Club in Westwood

Westwood Health and Fitness has been a staple of Westwood for over 30 years. It has been named by (201) Magazine in 2012 in their ‘Best of Bergen’ issue. It offers weight room, basketball, raquetball, group exercise & spinning classes, smoothie bar, and personal training.

New York Sports Club (NYSC) offers group classes, pilates, sauna, steamroom, free weights, machines, and cardio equipment.
Crossfit Ignite is a different kind of workout facility. They combine movements such as sprinting, rowing, jumping rope, climbing rope, weightlifting, and carrying odd objects; they use barbells, dumbbells, gymnastics rings, pull-up bars, kettlebells, medicine balls, and many bodyweight exercises. Definitely an intense workout and good for those bored with a typical gym workout.

American Woman Fitness Center is a woman’s only gym featuring group clases, pilates, cardio machines, free weights, machines, sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool, and personal training.
Hot Yoga has been named several times as the ‘Best Yoga Studio’ in (201) Magazine’s ‘Best in Bergen’ annual issue. Hot yoga is a system of yoga that Bikram Choudhury synthesized from traditional hatha yoga techniques and popularized beginning in the early 1970s.Bikram’s classes run exactly 90 minutes and consist of a set series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. Bikram Yoga is ideally practiced in a room heated to 105°F with a humidity of 40%, and is the most popular form of hot yoga.

Unique Training Group located at 41 Bergenline Avenue in Westwood offers the latest and most innovative training techniques available today. They utilize TRX (a suspension trainer that utilizes leverage and bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises), Battle Ropes, Kettle Bells, and circuit training taught by instructions who property teach form and motivate throughout the workout. They offer a free demostration and consultation. You can call them to setup an appointment at 201-783 – 7694.

Outdoors
Westwood offers great parks to workout in.
Westvale/Pascack Brook County Park were both recently renovated and offer a great place to walk, run, bike, play tennis, and play various other sports. A paver walkway was contructed that now connects the 2 parks, giving you a serene, scenic place for your workout.
Jake Voorhis Park offers full court basketball, walking path, and outdoor workout station.
Westwood Middle School offers a gravel track for getting some laps in or sprinting. There are bleachers there too if you want to run up and down the steps.

New Track at Westwood Regional High School

Westwood Regional Jr/Sr High School is technically located in Washington Township but offers a beautiful, cushioned track, turf field, and new bleachers to run up and down. It was recently renovated and came out awesome!
Brookside Park located at Brookside Avenue and Lake Street is a good spot to get some full court basketball in and really burn some calories.
Pascack Valley Swim Club just celebrated their 50th anniversay in Westwood. Great place to do some laps in the pool during the summer or play some volleyball & basketball in the pool!

Westwood Programs
Westwood Town Recreation offers various programs for adults to get in shape. They offer recreational volleyball, power volleyball for the advanced player, open gym basketball, tennis lessons, and boot camp classes at Westvale Park.
Self-Defense Facility
The NJ Training Grounds offers training in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muy Thai Boxing. They offer classes, weight training, machines, and kettlebells. Get in shape and also learn to kick some butt!
DP Martial Arts Academy offers one of the largest training centers in Bergen County, NJ teaching traditional Taekwondo (“Tae Kwon Do” the Korean style of Karate) for children and our unique mix of traditional and fitness karate for adults. They also provide Mixed Martial Arts training.

Ready to get in shape now? Did I miss your favorite place to workout? Well post a comment and let me know!

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Update on Westvale & Pascack Brook County Park Renovations

March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The renovations and just about done at Westvale Park and Pascack Brook County Park in Westwood, NJ. Even though Westvale was officially re-opened this past fall, it still has some remaining finishing touches to be completed.

Here are 2 videos of the parks made after my last update on the parks about 8 months ago.

 

Overview if improvements at Westvale Park:

  • Created dog park with 2 fenced off areas for smaller or larger dogs. Great place to get your dog some exercise and make new friends and socialize with fellow dog owners
  • New Playground for the kids. Has a soft ground installed to improve safety. (Temporary orange safety fence was still up at time of article & photos.
  • New snack bar & bathrooms
  • New football field, soccer field, and 2 new Little League fields. One featuring infield grass, the other a dirt infield.
  • New lighting throughout.
  • Parking lot (in progress)
  • Renovated walking/biking path that now connects to Pascack Brook County Park. Paver walk way with pedestrian bridge. Very scenic

Improvements at Pascack Brook County Park:

  • Paver pathway that goes around the perimeter of the park and now connects to Westvale Park
  • New Gazebo
  • Expanded paver parking areas

They removed in the old, beat up basketball court and replaced it with a parking lot. Would have liked to have see a new basketball court installed.

 

Check out the picture gallery to see all the improvements yourself.

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2012 Easter Egg Hunts in the Pascack Valley

March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

One one of the great things about living in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County is that its a great area to raise a family. The Pascack Valley has excellent schools and the towns provide fun activities for the children. The towns of Hillsdale, Park Ridge, River Vale, and Westwood are hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunts. Here are the details so you plan a fun time without venturing too far from our beautiful Pascack Valley area.

Hillsdale
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st at Beechwood Park at 10am sharp. In the case of rain, the event will be moved indoors at George White School. There will be golden eggs with special prizes. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance if parents want pictures.

Park Ridge

Park Ridge will be having their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st at 10:30am. Park Ridge has already rescheduled their Easter Egg Hunt for Sunday, April 1st at 2pm due to the rainy forecast for Saturday. It will take place at Davies Field (Memorial Field behind the Boro Hall). Kids, bring your own bag or basket for collecting all your goodies. Parents bring your camera so your child can take pictures with Peter Cottontail. This is for Park Ridge children up until the 6th grade.

River Vale
River Vale will have their Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at the River Vale Country Club on Saturday, April 7th at 9:30am. In the event of rain, the Easter Egg Hunt will take place indoors at the River Vale Country Club. There is no charge for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Children Ages 3 and under will start at 9:45am
Children Ages 4-6 will start at 10am
Chldren 7 and over will start at 10:15am

Remember to bring your cameras to have photos taken with the Easter Bunny. There will be candy for all participants and prizes in some lucky eggs.

Brunch will be located in the Cherry Brook Restaurant at the River Vale Country Club. Brunch will begin at 10:30am, cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are required due to limited seating, please call 201-391-2300 Ext 122 to reserve.

Westwood
Westwood’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 7th at 10:30am at Veteran’s Park. The event is open to all children from pre-school to 3rd grade.

The Easter Bunny and his friends will be available for pictures, so parents, please remember to bring your camera.

Please bring a bag or basket to collect your goodies with.

Rain Date: Saturday, April 14th at 10:30am.

The Pascack Valley continually provides great events for its residents and is a great environment to raise a family. Want to live in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County, New Jersey? To search for homes and condos click here!

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Places to Go For St. Patrick’s Day 2012 in the Pascack Valley

March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

You don’t have to go far to enjoy yourself this St. Patrick’s Day in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County. The Pascack Valley offers shopping, restaurants, and nightlife to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in 2012. Don’t know where to go? Well here are some suggestions.


Stock Up on Everything Irish!

Shopping
What better place to go for St. Patty’s Day than a store named ‘Irish Eyes Imports‘? They offer clothes, flags, decorations, Irish food and candies, Irish music, and more! They are having a free raffle for prizes on St. Patrick’s Day. They are located at 162 Westwood Avenue in Westwood. 201-445-8585 www.celticpride.com

Food & Drink
PJ Finnegan’s-Westwood
Has been named Best Neighborhood Bar by 201 Magazine, Best Irish Pub

Great bar, great food!

by Bergen Health and Life, and Best Pub Grub in Best of Bergen Readers’ Poll in 2012. Great place to eat and grab a pint of Guinness. They are going to offer a traditional Irish food menu. The entertainment will be provided by bagpipers, Irish dancers, and drummers. Located at 274 Fairview Avenue in Westwood. 201-664-7576 www.pjfinnegansnj.com

Stop by after Pearl River's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday!

Davey’s Irish Pub-Montvale
Has been recognized in the past with various awards like Best Sports Bar. On St. Patty’s Day, they will have a ‘Irish Fare Menu’ with Irish staples such as shephard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage.
Davey’s Irish Pub is located at 5 Park St. (Corner of Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave.), Montvale, NJ 07645 201-391-9356 www.daveyspub.com

The Cornerstone-Hillsdale

One of the best nightspots in the Pascack Valley


The Cornerstone will have Irish music for dinner and a DJ at night. THey are going to have corned beef & cabbage, Shephard’s Pie, Corned Beef Sliders, Irish Soda Bread, and green beer! The Cornstone is located at 84 Broadway in Hillsdale. 201-666-8688 www.thecornerstonenj.com

Doghouse Saloon-Washington Township
They will have live music with the Members Only Band.Tons Of Food & Drink Specials including Jello Shots, Green Beer,
giveaways, Green Drink Menu,Corned Beef & Cabbage,
50/50,Basket Raffles, $2 Shot Menu & So Much More
PLUS: GREEN BEER PONG ! The Doghouse Saloon is located 270 Pascack Road in Washington Township 201-722-1820 http://doghouse-saloon.com/

The Porterhouse-Montvale
The Porterhouse will have Irish music, dancers, bag pipers, and more! Traditional Irish Fare Menu served all day. They will also have drink specials and giveaways. The Porterhouse is located at 125 Kinderkamack Road in Montvale. 201-307-6300 www.porterhouseusa.com
Unfortunately, we don’t have any St. Patrick Day Parades in the Pascack Valley, but you can take a quick drive to nearby Pearl River, New York, for their annual parade. Its the 2nd largest (next to NYC’s) St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York State. It takes place on Sunday, March 18th at 2:30pm. 28 Railroad Avenue, Pearl River, NY.

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Haworth Shopping Event to Benefit Charity

November 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

169 Terrace Street, Haworth, NJ 07641

Starting Thursday, November 17th, the Haworth Apothecary are hosting an event, in which customers can buy a shopping pass and all proceeds of the ticket sales go to 3 charties: Autism Speaks, The Community Food Bank of NJ and Community Hospice of Bergen County. In addition, on Thursday, Nov 17th, the Marky Ramone Cruisin’ Kitchen will be on our premises serving food to raise additional funds for Autism Speaks.
Click on the flyer below for the schedule of events!

Check Out the Schedule of Events!

 

Haworth Apothecary

 

 

 

The Haworth Apothecary is located at 169 Terrace Street, Haworth, NJ 07641.

Phone #: 201-384-7171

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Halloween 2011 Kids’ Events in the Pascack Valley

October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Hillsdale

Fall Fest

When: Saturday, October 15th from 10:30am to 3:30pm

460 Hillsdale Ave

St. John’s Academy of Hillsdale invites you to a day of family fun at FALL FEST!

Featuring hayrides, pumpkin picking/decorating, face painting, giant inflatable rides, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, baseball speed throw, cotton candy, sno-kones & a 50/50 raffle.  Many other games/prizes, crafts, music, foods, vendor tables & other attractions.

Please use Orchard Street entrance or commuter parking lot across the street.

Admission is free!

2011 Hillsdale’s Annual Ragamuffin Parade

When: Friday, October 28,2011 6 sharp to 8pm, starting at the Borough Hall.

Goblins,Ghouls and Witches, Oh my! Children are invited to parade from Hillsdale Borough Hall to George White School in full costume for our annual Halloween event.

A magician performs after the parade and goodie bags are handed out too! Cider and donuts for all!!

Park Ridge

Ragamuffin Parade

When: Sat. Oct. 22 at 3pm

Park Ridge children age 12 and under are invited to participate in the borough’s Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday, Oct. 22. It will begin promptly at 3 p.m. from Depot Square and end in Rotary Park, behind borough hall. There will be a judged Costume Contest, refreshments, games and music. The Recreation and Cultural Committee, that is hosting the event, asks that attendees bring donations of non-perishable food items for the Pascack Food Center. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 23.
Rain Date: October 23rd

 River Vale

 When: Saturday, October 29th at 9:15am

Line up for the parade in front of the 7-11 on the corner of Westwood Avenue and Rivervale Road.

Parade begins at 9:15am sharp.

Children are invited in parade in costume to Roberge School Gym to see a magic show that begins at 9:30am. Refreshments will be served.

*If it rains, parade portion will be canceled, and magic show will still take place at 9:30am. 

Washington Township

Halloween Themed Saturday Morning Story Time

When: Saturday, October 29th at 10:30 am

The Washington Township Library, 144 Woodfield Rd, Township of Washington

For children ages 3 and up.

Westwood   

When: Saturday, October 22nd at 10am

All pre-school through 3rd grade children are invited to join the Ragamuffin Parade. It starts at the Westwood Railroad Station and ends at the Community Center.

There will be entertainment and goodies for the kids! There will be a performer doing magic and juggling  to entertain the kids.

*In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled and the program will begin at the Community Center at 10am.

 


		

		
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Guide to Parks in Westwood, New Jersey
 
		
		
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The Bandstand in Westwood
Westwood is located in the heart of the Pascack Valley in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is a great place to buy a home and raise a family. The town offers all kinds of fairs, events, movies in the park, concerts, carnivals, sporting events, flea markets, parades, and activities for the entire family. To help host these outstanding events, Westwood has beautiful parks. This is part 1 in a video series of 2, profiling the parks of Westwood.


Veterans Memorial Park & Westwood Train Station

Location: Boardway and Third Avenue


These 2 parks are adjacent to each other and are located in the center of Westwood. Westwood holds many events here. 




Westvale Park

Location: Sand Road and Harrington Avenue


There has been some controversy with the renovation of this park since the outset. The latest being went to officially open the park. There are plans to install a playground at the park, but that wouldn’t be complete until October. It looks great so far!




Jake Voorhis Park

Location: Stratton Avenue and Oakland Avenue


This park features a nice tot playground, full court basketball, and wide open spaces.




Keep on the look out for part 2 in the video series of the parks of Westwood!

		

		
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Pools and Swim Clubs in Pascack Valley Area
 
		
		
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Pascack Valley Swim Club in Westwood
Its a sweltering hot, summer day, you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. As the sweat pours from your forehead, the obnoxiously humid day causes you to stick to your living room leather sofa. The kids are driving you nuts, bored out of their minds and need something constructive to do. You don’t feel like loading up the family minivan, filling up at $4 plus a gallon, and trudging down the bumper to bumper traffic filled Garden State Parkway for some heat relief at the Jersey Shore. What’s a parent to do? Take your kids to a pool in the Pascack Valley!


Fortunately for us, 6 out of the 8 towns in the Pascack Valley offer a municipal pool or swim club to help keep cool this summer. Have young kids? Need some quality, quiet alone time at night with your significant other? Well nothing tires out kids like a day at the pool!


Here is a rundown of the pools in the area and a summary of what they offer:

Pascack Valley Swim Club

140 Tillman Street, Westwood, NJ 07675

201-664-1080

Email: Swimpascack@gmail.com

Pool Website

2 Pools (1 is a kiddie pool)

2 Diving Boards

Twisting Water Slide

Playground

Free Chairs & Umbrellas

Ping Pong

Basketball Court

Shuffle Board

Snack Bar

Picnic Area with charcoal grills


Park Ridge Municipal Pool
Park Ridge Swim Club in Park Ridge, NJ
123 Colony Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

201-391-0831

tjsridge1@verizon.net

Pool Web Site

2 Pools (1 kiddie)

Full Service Snack Bar

2 Diving Boards


Washington Township Recreation and Swim Club

Ridgewood Blvd N & Ridgewood Blvd E, Washington Township, NJ 07676

201-664-4344

2 Pools (1 kiddie)

Clubhouse featuring air hockey, ping pong, foosball table, and seating.

Wibit-inflatable obstacle course on water


Woodcliff Lake Municipal Pool (The Old Mill Pond)

1 Wermius Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

201-391-1275

Slide

Playground

Mushroom Water Fountain


Montvale Swim Club

1 West Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645

201-391-3543

Swim Club Web Site

2 Pools (1 toddler)

Picnic Area

2 Diving Boards

Ping Pong


Stonybrook Swim Club
Stonybrook Swim Club in Hillsdale, NJ
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183 Cedar Lane, Hillsdale, NJ 07642

201-358-5065

Pool Web Site

Olympic size pool

Diving pool

6 lane Competition Pool, Heated

14′ Figure 8 Slide

Intermediate pool

Kiddie pool

Playgrounds

Full service Snack bar

Picnic grove

Swimming & diving instructions

Splash parties, Theme nights, Ladies night and more

Swimming & diving teams

		

		
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Best Restaurants, Bars, Recreation & More Across the Pascack Valley
 
		
		
April 29, 2011  by  1 Comment 
		

			
(201) Magazine puts out a feature every year on the ‘Best of Bergen 2011′, as voted in their readers poll and picked by their editors. The article highlights the best restaurants, bars, bagels, pizza, pharmacies, candy stores, parades, bike shops, malls, and much more across Bergen County, New Jersey. Businesses located in the Pascack Valley fared very well in the vote. Here are the ‘Best of Bergen 2011′ from Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake in the Pascack Valley area.


Ronnie's Hot Bagels in Hillsdale


Best Bagels

Ronnie’s Hillsdale Hot Bagels

118 Broadway, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 201-664-4543


The Park Steakhouse in Hillsdale, NJ


Best Steakhouse

The Park Steakhouse

151 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge 07656 201-930-1300


Blue Moon Mexican Cafe in Woodcliff Lake


Best Mexican Restaurant

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe 

42 Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-782-9500


Irish Eyes Imports in Westwood


Best Ethnic Shop

Irish Eyes Imports 

162 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 201-445-8585




Best Place for a Kid’s Party & Best Kids’ Gym

Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics 

157 Patterson Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 201-66-0304


Best Speciality Sports Supply Store

Closeout Bats 

140 Woodland Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 866-999-6886


Best Happy Hour (tie)

Peppercorns Restaurant & Bar 

176 Colony Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-391-2818


The Cornerstone in Hillsdale

84 Broadway, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 201-666-8688


Best Bridal Store

Helen Bohn Bridals 

647 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 201-664-8677


Seasons Catering in Washington Township


Best Place for a Wedding Reception

Seasons

644 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 201-664-6141


PJ Finnegan's in Westwood


Best Neighborhood Bar

P.J. Finnegan’s 

274 Fairview Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-7576


Best Yoga

Hot Yoga 

246 3rd Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 201-594-9642


Emerson Pharmacy & Gift Shoppe


Best Pharmacy

Emerson Pharmacy and Gift Shoppe

4 Emerson Plaza West, Emerson, NJ 07630 201-262-4999


Best Dessert Menu

Esty Street in Park Ridge

86 Spring Valley Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-307-1515


Bests in Their Own Right (Holiday Events)

Home for the Holidays 

Westwood Avenue & Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675


Conrad's Candy in Westwood


Best Candy Store

Conrad’s Candy 

107 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 201-497-6280


Park Ridge Diner


Best Diner

The Ridge Diner 

125 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-391-4242


Congratulations to all the winners for 2011!


Honorable Mention

Best Real Estate Agent in the Pascack Valley (as voted on by my mother and wife)

		

		
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2011 Easter Egg Hunts in the Pascack Valley
 
		
		
March 30, 2011  by  Leave a Comment 
		

			
Easter Egg Hunts in the Pascack Valley
One of the many reasons to live in the Pascack Valley area of New Jersey is that its great for raising a family. There are always fantastic community events sponsored by the towns of the region and makes you appreciate living in a small town.


This year, Easter falls on April 24th. Several towns are offering Easter Egg Hunts for the kiddies in the Pascack Valley. 


Hillsdale-The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 16th at 10am, located in Beechwood Park. The rain date is Saturday, April 23rd.


River Vale-The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 23rd located at the River Vale Country Club. Times:

Children Under 3: 9:45am

Children 4-6       10:00am

Children 7 and Over 10:15am

Brunch located in the dining area of the RV Country Club will take place at 10:30am, cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.  Reservations are required due to limited seating, please call 201 391-2300 to reserve.

*In the event of rain, Easter Egg hunt will take place at the Community Center

and the brunch will still take place at the River Vale Country Club


Westwood-The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 16th at 10:30am at Veterans Memorial Park. The Easter Bunny and other characters will be making an appearance, so parents, don’t forget your cameras! Ages: Pre-school through the 3rd grade. The rain date is scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd at 10:30am.


Appearances by the Easter Bunny!

		

		
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Amateur Baseball in New Jersey
 
		
		
March 4, 2011  by  Leave a Comment 
		

			
ABA Logo
www.amateurbaseball.net


Where can an adult find a place to play baseball in New Jersey where Little League benchwarmers, scrubs cut from their high school squads, All-State High Schoolers, Division I standouts, and former minor/major leaguers all come together to play in one league? Well, its the Amateur Baseball Association!


The Amateur Baseball Association (ABA) was founded by 2 disgruntled players, Larry Frank and Jason Pritchard. They were playing in another league and got fed up with how poorly it was run. So they decided to start their own league. Their league would pride itself on customer service, where the players and managers had a voice on the rules, All-Star selections, and other issues affecting the league. The league would also provide a fun atmosphere for players on a Sunday to extend or relive their childhood, playing their favorite sport as a kid.


What makes the ABA great, is there is a skill level available no matter what your age or playing ability, with a choice of wood or metal bat divisions. The ABA is also very progressive, with several women even participating in the games and this spring it will have its first ever female umpire.


The ABA has given back to the community, with charity games that have benefited St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Autism Awareness, and Breast Cancer Research.


The ABA started from humble beginnings, with only 26 teams total in its first spring season in 2003. Last spring, there were over 100 teams in the spring alone and over 200 total for the entire 2010 season, making it the largest amateur baseball league in the history of New Jersey! And will be even larger in the 2011 Spring Season!


The league recently received exciting news when they were contacted by representatives from Oprah’s new network, to do a baseball related story featuring the ABA.


Spring, warm sunshine, and the smell of fresh cut grass will be upon us soon. Why not spend your Sundays playing the game you love? Play Hardball! Play in the Amateur Baseball Association!

		

		
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