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WALDWICK COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE - The next in a series of Community Roundtables will take place on Saturday, October 12 at 11:00 am at the Waldwick Library in the George Fredericks Meeting Room.

Mayor Tom Giordano and Borough Administrator Patrick Wherry will be present to provide an overview of recent activity and events. They will answer questions and address issues of concern. The Community Roundtable program was created in response to residents who are unable to attend Mayor and Council meetings during the week but wanted to be kept informed.
 
Please note: This not an official meeting of the governing body and no action will be taken. No pre-registration is required. All walk-ins welcome.
 
LATE NIGHT VOTER REGISTRATION – The last day to register to vote in the November General Election is Tuesday, October 15.  The Clerk’s office will be open until 8:00 pm for voter registration.
 
WEEK OF OCTOBER 14 is the last week for GRASS-BRUSH/BRANCH COLLECTION. 

LEAF COLLECTION BY DISTRICT starts the week of October 21 - Leaves will be picked up by voting district.  Voting districts are listed on the home page of the Borough’s website - waldwicknj.org.
 
First round of pickups:  District 4 – October 23; District 6 – October 25; District 3 – October 30; District 5 – November 1; District 1 – November 6 and District 2 – November 13
 
CURBSIDE BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION another option for residents who wish to rake and bag their own leaves.  This service begins October 22.  LEAVES MUST BE IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and placed curbside on Tuesdays by 6:00 am through the end of December.  Leaves in plastic bags will not be picked up.
 
After leaf collection ends, residents must BAG THEIR LEAVES IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and bring to the Recycling Center, 19 Industrial Park during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm) or keep leaves on your property until the Grass-Brush/Branch collection begins in April 2020.
 
BERGEN COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION – Sunday, October 20 at Bergen County Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus.  Visit www.bcua.org for full list of accepted materials and details on this event or call the BCUA at (201) 807-5825.
 
WALDWICK EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WEF) TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER - The WEF is hosting a Fall Townwide Garage Sale the weekend of October 19 - 20.  $20 donation.  Each home will be placed on a townwide map!  Banners advertising the sale will be located on Route 17 and in town.  The WEF will also advertise on social media, emails distribution from the town and schools & garage sale websites.  Any questions or paper registration form email Mary Beth Nappi at [email protected].  You can register online at:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MQPFAMX7F7JPS&source=url
 
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK - Mayor Thomas Giordano and the Waldwick Stigma Free Task force invite you to participate in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Sunday, October 20, Saddle Brook County Park, Saddle Brook, 10:00 am. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), which is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  To register for the FREE event, please visit our Waldwick Stigma Free team page at:
https://afsp.donordrive.com/team/219825
 
AMERICAN LEGION CHILI DINNER – the American Legion Auxiliary will host a Chili Dinner on Sunday, October 20, 3:00 – 6:00 pm.  Many different types of chili, sides, and desserts will be available.  Cost is $15 adult, $5.00 Children (12 & under).  See FLYER for details.
 
**NEW RULES FOR BULK PICK UP:  Borough ordinance permits a maximum of 2 bulk items per pickup to be placed curbside.  Bulk items are limited to household furniture including couches, dressers, mattresses, etc.
 
**NEW RULES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION: Borough Ordinance permits a maximum of four (4) 50 gallon/50 lbs. containers, or bundles not exceeding 4 ft. and 50 lbs. total.  The ordinance also requires that containers/bundles MUST be curbside by 6:00 am on the day of your pickup and that the garbage containers be removed from the curb by the end of the day.   PIZZA boxes and STYROFOAM are considered garbage.
 
RAGAMUFFIN PARADE & TRUNK OR TREAT – The Waldwick Community Alliance and the Borough of Waldwick are proud to sponsor the 2019 Ragamuffin Parade and Trunk or Treat event.  This year both events will be held on Saturday, October 26 (rain date October 27).  The Ragamuffin Parade will start at 10:00 am in front of the Police Officer Christopher Goodell Public Safety Building on East Prospect Street and end at the train station on Hewson Avenue.  The Trunk or Treat will take place following the parade at the Train Station Parking lot.  Decorate the trunk of your car/van/truck with Halloween themed items and bring candy.  This is a fun event for the entire family.  Come out and enjoy free refreshments, pumpkin painting and trick or treating.  The Waldwick Museum of Local History, located in the restored Waldwick Railroad Station, will be open for visitation during the Ragamuffin Parade from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Come in and look at our railroad memorabilia on display as well as our current exhibit honoring Waldwick’s first 100 years.   See FLYER for details.
 
FREE CERT Training – Get Involved. See FLYER for details.  CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is comprised of resident volunteers.  The team is trained in basic emergency skills to respond to emergency situations in the community.  CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims and organize volunteers at a disaster site.  CERT also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
 
WALVAC - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WALVAC is always looking for members!  Youth group members can start at age 16.  EMT/CPR training classes are provided by the Corps.  If you are interested in helping your neighbors in need and joining a group of dedicated members, contact Captain Tami Moses at [email protected] or stop by WALVAC, 20 Whites Lane on the 1^st or 3^rd Mondays of each month to meet our members.
 
WALDWICK GOLDEN CLUB – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AGES 55+ - The Waldwick Golden Club invites adults ages 55 and older to join.  The Club offers many diversified activities, events and programs at the Senior Center located in the Ambulance Corps Building 2^nd Floor on Whites Lane.  Our purpose is to reaffirm the value of older adults in our community by providing an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities, share talents and experiences, and to socialize with one’s peers.
 
The Club meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of each month from January – October.  Luncheons are held in November and December to celebrate the Holidays.  The Club also offers Game Day every Monday from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Senior Center. 
 
The Club offers Extracurricular Activities including day trips, picnics, special luncheons (pizza and hot dog days) as well as Gentle Aerobic Exercise on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Ambulance Corps Building, 2^nd Floor Senior Center.  For more information, please contact Michele Colettis at 201-447-2735.
 
WALDWICK ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - Hosted by our Public Health Nurse, clinics are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Waldwick Health Center, 22 Whites Lane (behind Waldwick Ambulance Corps) Waldwick.  Free blood pressure screenings, health and nutrition information and more are available. No appointment necessary. Questions? Please contact NWBRHC (201) 445-7217, x201 or [email protected]. 
 
Once the flu vaccine arrives, the NWBRHC will schedule the FLU CLINIC.  Please note, residents from any town may attend. If you have additional questions, please call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217, ext. 0.
 
REMINDER – COMMINGLED RECYCLING ONLY (Plastics #1 and #2, glass jars/bottles and aluminum & tin cans) on Wednesday, October 16.  MUST BE CURBSIDE BY 6:00 am. 

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DPW can be reached by calling (201) 652-5987.  Recycling Center is located at 19 Industrial Park and is open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
 
COMEDY NIGHT - Hosted by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce on November 15 @ 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at St. Luke's Gym in Ho-Ho-Kus.  Laughter is the best medicine...come out for a "Feel Good" event while supporting a worthy cause!  Portions of the proceeds will be donated to the Center for Hope & Safety.  Tickets:  $300 Table or $35 individual tickets.  Music & Dancing - Prizes - BYOE - Bring Your Own Everything!  Featuring Comedy from Ginger Ninja Productions - Brett Druck, Mike Gaffney & Natty Bumpercar.

Tickets Can Be Purchased On-Line at EventBrite:  Comedy Night - Hosted by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. Any questions email Mary Beth Nappi at  [email protected] 

Link Below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-hosted-by-waldwick-chamber-of-commerce-tickets-69674409033?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

EARN $200.00 FOR THE DAY - Be a Poll Worker on Election Day, November 5 from 5:30 am – 8:30 pm.  Qualifications:  must be at least 18 years of age; must be a Bergen County resident; must be a registered voter and must attend 2-hour training class.  Interested, call Bergen County Board of Elections at (201) 336-6230 or [email protected] for more information.

1^st ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HAUNTED WALKING TOUR OF WALDWICK - Join us for a walking Ghost Tour of one of Bergen County’s most haunted towns.  Teresa St. Frances, Spiritual Messenger, author and pet whisperer will guide you through the haunted streets, homes and businesses of Waldwick.  You will discover many secrets on this 90 minute walk.  Tickets are $30.00/each and available at www.TeresaStFrances.com.  Tours start at Waldwick Museum of Local History, 7 Hewson Ave.  Each tour is limited to 30 people, 16 years or older.  Each minor must be accompanied by an adult.  Bring a flashlight, bottle of water and a camera to capture ghosts!
 
Dates & Time Available for the Tours:  Friday, October 25 – 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm; Saturday, October 26 – 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 12 midnight or Sunday, October 27 – 7:00 pm.

LIBRARY EVENTS - See what’s going on at the Library http://waldwick.bccls.org/
 
Introduction to Crochet
Mondays 10/21-11/25, 7:00 pm
Sally Ann returns as our expert in residence to introduce beginning crochet enthusiast to the craft. Class size is strictly limited. Participants should bring size 8 crochet hook and worsted yarn. $20 cash deposit to be refunded upon attendance is necessary to register. Call 201-652-5104.
 
Ghosthunting NJ & NY
Thursday, October 24, 7:30 pm
L’Aura Hladik Hoffman, author and founder/director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society discusses with sight and sound the history of many famous haunts in NJ and NY and the experiences she has had investigating them.  
 
Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons Ages 16+
Saturday, November 2, 1:00-3:00 pm
Have you always been curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Want to know why people are so passionate about it? Join Dungeon Master and President of the Science Fiction Club of Bergen County Phil DeParto who will lead an introductory class covering the basics of the game. Class size strictly limited. Please call 201-652-5104 to register.
 
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Administration Building, Council Chambers, 63 Franklin Avenue.
 
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