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Bergen Events Not To Miss: Week of September 27th

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When: Saturday, September 29th, 10:30am to 2pm
Where: Rainbow Academy, 20 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood

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Events Not to Miss:

What: UNIQLO’s Westfield Garden State Plaza Launch!
Why:  Japanese Engineered Denim, Puffy Coats and Vests in Fab Fall Shades and a chance to win one of 100 lucky cubes and a possible shopping spree worth $1,000!
When: Enter now for a chance to win And hit the store on September 28th at noon for exclusive deals only available while supplies last (like Fleece Zip Ups for $9.90 (no, not a misprint) and Ultra Light Down for $49.90). 
Where:  UNIQLO, Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus

What:  ECCR’s 47th Annual Country Fair
Why: Old school fun with a day of rides, food, and games.
When: Saturday, September 29th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Wyckoff Municipal Field, Scott Plaza, Wyckoff

What:  Cresskill’s Art and Picnic in the Park
Why: BYOB (bring your own blanket and lunch) and celebrate art while you check out creations by local artists, compete in a Chalk Art contest and get messy on the Fun Art Bus. 
When: Saturday, September 29th, noon to 3:00 p.m. (FREE!)
Where: Terhune Park, between County Road & Palisades Avenue, Cresskill

What: The Princess Ball presented by Saddle River Junior Woman’s Club
Why: Daddys and daugthers dine and dance (and mommy gets the night off) for Project Ladybug and Josephine’s Garden Fund
When: Saturday, September 29th, 5pm to 9pm, $150 per father/daughter couple, $25 each addt’l child, for girls ages pre-k to 8th grade, black tie optional
Where: Apple Ridge Country Club, Mahwah

What: Piermont Applefest by the Blauvelt Lions Club
Why: Take on the pier with home-made apple pies, slides, pony rides and more.  How bout them apples?
When: Sunday September 30th, 10am (FREE!)
Where: Flywheel Park, Piermont, New York

What:  Rosie Pope Book Signing
Why:  Star of Bravo’s hit series Pregnant in Heels, Rosie Pope will sign her new book: “Mommy IQ” (we call it “baby brain” but whatever)
When: Monday, October 1st, 7:00pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

If you’re heading across the bridge…..

What: Boo at the Zoo
Why: Not your typical hayride.  Now they’ve added treat stations, magic shows, pumpkin carving, theatre, a haunted mansion and more. 
When: Weekends from Saturday, September 29th through October 28th.  (tickets start at $19.95)
Where: The Bronx Zoo

Upcoming:

What: Westwood Restaurant Week
Why: This week it pays to be a “lady who lunches”.  $25 for 2 diners for Lunch and $25-$50 for 2 diners for dinner at some of our fave Westwood eateries like Bibiz, PJ Finnegans and It’s Greek to Me. 
When: October 4th through the 14th
Where: 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY

What: Harvestfest at Stone Barns Center
Why: Live music, Story Pirates, Kid’s workshops and hayrides to name a few reasons
When: Saturday, October 6th, 10am, $40/adults, $20/ages 2-14, Free for under 2, buy early it sells out!
Where: 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY

 

 

 

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Where Can I Take My 6 Month Old for Swim Lessons? - Nadia M.

Hey Nadia!
There are tons of great places in Bergen for indoor swimming lessons where even the tiniest of tots can get exposure to the basics and feel comfortable in the water.  The YJCC Bergen in Washington Township is a spot which is centrally located and you don’t have to be a member to enjoy their heated pool and experienced aquatics staff.  The YJCC’s Little Sharks Swim School has programs for kids as young as 6 months, plus the center offers private and semi-private lessons as well.  For more details check out their full program here.

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Bergen Mama

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