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Wow!  What a weekend we have coming up.  Just over 30 different events covering a very wide spectrum of things to do.  This really covers all the bases so here it is:Bergen County

Apple picking season in New Jersey runs from the end of August through October although the best part of it is Labor Day Weekend through October 15th.  I remember going to an orchard to pick

Labor Day is late this year giving all of us a few extra days of summer.  Take some time off and relax if you can.  Fall comes in just over 3 weeks.  I don't know about you but for,

Now that we're at the end of August, you can see a noticeable decrease in the number of people around are because so many are away on vacation.  The result is a drop in the number of events.

Once you get to the end of August, there's fewer events.  While this is true for this weekend, we do have several really nice things happening.  So let's get to it now:Wizard of Oz: Youth

This week coming up has an interesting mix of things to do in Bergen County.  Don't forget to check with your town to learn if there's outdoor concerts as well as Bergem County's schedule of

There are a lot of events missing because of the rain we're having.  At this time of year, almost everything is held outside.  I am very late with this as I sent messages to several groups

This week we have several great things to do from collecting cards to tons of seafood.  This is really an active weekend.  Let's hope the weather cooperates so you go out and have fun!;

Here we go again!  This week is being impacted by the weather.  Over the next 2+ days, we are suppposed to get drenching rain with some thunder and lightning too.  As a result, this

This week begins with the Englewood Night Market and ends with my office's garage sale fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research.  You'll notice that weekend events will slow down as we move

Many people have asked me what's happened?  Why are condo and coop fees so high?  There has been a noticeable change over the past 2 years so let me explain this for you.Do you remember

Hope you had a great 4th of July Weekend in spite of the heat.  I know a lot of barbecues moved inside but we celebrated and had fun anyway.  Meanwhile, here's what's coming on the

The 4th of July in Bergen County is celebrated throughout our 70 towns plus the County itself has a spectacular celebration in Overpeck Park.  In fact, it's so big in Overpeck County Park that

This weekend is the last in June and we've just passed the Summer Solstice.  Once again we have a lot going on in a wide variety.  Here's something too, now that's the summer is upon us in

I wrote this article in LinkedIn on April 28th.  Since then there have been more changes you need to be aware of.  I will write a follow up article soon.  For now please read this.

Sunday is Father's Day.  Celebrate the father you have now, remember those who have passed and consider whoever was in your life as a father figure.  Not everyone is lucky eough to have

There are over 25 different events this weekend so far that I've found.  There's 2 major car shows, live performances, street fairs, festivals, nature walks, plays and so much more.  

SPECIAL NOTE ON THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO Wedmesday night is a very special night at the Bergen County Zoo.  It's  their annual Members Night and worth a good portion of your annual dues.

The week after Memorial Day Weekend doesn't normally have a lot of antique and craft fairs.  It's also a time when most of our live local theaters are ending their season or have already. 

I am late on this because I keep looking at the weather reports.  Rain begins today and continues all through the weekend ending on Wednesday of next week.  As a result, many events will

It looks like that warm and sunny weather you expect in May is finally arriving.  The weekend forecast is warm and sunny - ideal for all the events we have and there's a lot.  Here's what

Sunday is Mother's Day and I hope that most of you are able to celebrate with your Moms.  For those of you who can't, find something good to do.  How about bringing a small cake or flower

Warm weather is really coming back this week.  You'll see - it's coming and with it outdoor activities.  So this week we have nearly 20+ things to do this weekend!  Ridgefield

Spring is really here even though we have a few more cold days to get through.  And with Spring comes more events too.  As you'll see, there's a lot here so let's get to it -  

New Jersey Transit has a 2 year experiment that began today.  It is the New Jersey Transit MicroLink pilot program that happens on Knickerbocker Road from Englewood through Tenafly.  This

Today is Sunday, March 29th, the start of Holy Week for Christians as today is Palm Sunday.  Wednesday begins Passover for people of the Jewish Religion.  Easter is the Holiest Day in the

This week we have an interesting mix of history and modern technology along with entertainment.  If I had a child in school (my son is 51 so that won't work), I'd be sure to take him/her/them

We start the week ahead with new and expectant mothers.  There's an expo just for them and we end the week with 3 major shows - crafts, collectibles and Pokemon cards.  In between we have

St Patrick's Day celebrations are beginning this week.  Check your local pub because it will probably have something special going on.  We also have 2 plays, a USATF 5k run, Joan Lunden at

There's an expression - March roars in like a lion!  With all the wind and rain we're getting this week, March is living up to this.  Upcoming weekend events in Bergen County are, as,

There has been a series of technical difficulties plus storm related power outages which has created a tremendous delay in getting this out to you.  So please forgive me on this.  It's

It's Monday night and I'm just finishing up.  The temperature in Creskill at my office is 24 degrees.  Last night it registered 20 degrees less when I left a Super Bowl party at a friend's

We're having a rough winter which caused me to skip last week.  It was not possible to tell you what would be cancelled last minute or unsafe in significantly below freezing temperartures.;

 WOW is it ever freezing outside!  Forget the temperature, if you've been out I'm sure you'll agree it's 10 degrees colder.  That's the effect of the arctic air that's swept down on

Because this is Martin Luther King Day Weekend, there's not a lot of traditional events happening.  As a 3 day weekend, it's also a major winter sports vacation time.  There are several

The holidays are over and it sure is cold out there BUT we're starting the year off with a bang!  Take a look at what we have coming up and I'm sure you'll agree there's a lot of, to quote

The Winter SolsticeWhat is the winter solstice?  Most people will say it's the shortest day of the year.  While this is true, the "big picture" answer is that it's the day when the earth

Holidays are in full swing so you have a lot happening this weekend and the next 2.  I apologize for being a day late but I had a home inspection, appraisal and appointments over the weekend.

Whetther you're in the Cresskill area or not, please consider helping with your local toy or food drive this December.  You'll not only do good, you'll feel good!

Santa arrived right on time at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade to officially open December's holiday season.  Shopers filled the malls on Black Friday and Cyber Monday is today.  Plus

Happy Thanksgiving!  The holiday season is now in full swing.  Santas have been popping up in our shopping malls and it seemed, this weekend, that more people had a smile on their face.

 This weekend is the 249th anniversary of the Continental Army's Great Retreat under General George Washington.  There are 2 all day events on this that you'll want to consider. 

PLEASE NOTE: EARLY NOTICE - Bergen County's very beloved Winter Wonderland is back again and tickets are selling fast.  While I will go into more details in the future, Winter Wonderland begins

We're now in November and our clocks have turned back.  Football is in full swing and basketball has just begun.  Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away.  Leaves are really falling now

2 Bedroom Co-Op Apartment        Step inside this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment with a gorgeous 4 season view of the park.  Improvements are substantial and done

The Real Estate Shift Is Happening NowThe real estate market is undergoing a clear shift. It’s not dramatic, but it’s noticeable. While not everyone sees it yet—and not across

As you can imagine, Halloween is the focus of this week.  I'm sure a lot of you are busy with school and town costume parades, going from door to door on Friday afternoon or handing out candy

There was a majr outage yesterday with the internet that did affect the platforms I use.  Major sources of upcoming weekend events either didn't work or worked sporadically so I am a bit late

This weekend has a lot to do with nature.  There's also a musical play, major book sale, street fairs, runs and more.  I don't expect much more of car shows as they close down starting at

This weekend we have 2 enormous events going on - Bergen County Art in the Park and the Nyack Street Fair:  Annual Bergen County Art in the Park Show & Concert SaturdayAttended by

Joey's Fund Charity Classic Car ShowIt is always sad to learn why a charity began.  It is heartbreaking when that person is a child.  Joey DeCarlo was only 2 1/2 years old when cancer took

This week begins the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar.  I thought it would be more respectful to publish this article today as last night was the Jewish New Year.  For those of you

The fall season is here and with it so many more things to do on the weekend.  It's a varied group which is how it is here.  Bergen County is highly diverse, as I've said often, so what we

Come to Cresskill this Saturday 9-4 for their annual Friends of The Library town wide garage sale.  This is one huge event in town.  This year they have 65 households participating. 

Well here we go again.  Another weekend impacted by rain.  At least it didn't start until around 3 on Saturday but rain fell until lunch time on Sunday.  This has rescheduled the WTFD

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We have car shows this weekend.  Imagine that!  Bergen County, as you've seen, has a lot of car shows and this weekend we have a big one.  There's also so much else from art fairs to

Have you noticed more police cars on the roads lately, especially near schools? Maybe more radar traps? There’s a reason — and we should thank our local police departments.The school

Labor Day Weekend is here and with it, the traditional end of summer.  Since this is such a major holiday, a lot of people are away this week.  As a result, there isn't a lot scheduled in

The weekend coming up is the last one before Labor Day Weekend.  So there's not a whole lot happening.  However I have to admit that what we have is very good.  Fishing Month and

Here's an addition to my weekly blog -The Leonia Sports Booster Carnival is happening now tbrough Sunday.  This is a major carnival with more rides than you can handle in one visit plus all

Not much here and it will be the same next weekend.  The last 2 weeks of the summer season are nearly upon us.  People are gone on vacation, County Courts are closed and even many small

Here's what I have so far for this upcoming weekennd.  You'll find 2 car shows, a major craft show, unique scavenger hunt, downtown sidewalk sale, wine tasting, a guided nature walk looking for

How's your summer going?  If you haven't taken any time off, do it soon.  Haven't you noticed how the air changes when we get to mid August?  While it's still hot, the air seems a bit

If you haven't kept up with your local town's events, you can easily miss something great.  Here are 2 ongoing free programs that I bet a lot of you will love.  So check out what's

I know you hear real estate agents tell you that a house is the best thing ever.  Well this time around it truly applies.  When I went to see this home, I was impressed and I mean I was

From butterflies to a Revolutionary War re-enactment, we have a wide variety this weekend.  Concours on the Palisades          Concours on the Palisades is

This article is an edited version of last week's in case you missed it.  What's changed is that last week's Indepedence Day celebrations have been deleted. Bergen County celebrates the 4th

It's the weekend before the 4th.  While we're beginning to see things wind down as we enter the holiday week, there's still opportunities for fun this weekend.  Let's dive into it now and

Bergen County celebrates the 4th of July with parades, fairs and local events.  This year is particularly notable because it's the 250th Fourth of July. July 4, 1775 is the day that the

There should be no cancellations due to rain this weekend.  In fact, we are going to have those hot, humid summer days you expect at this time of year.  So I'm expecting more weekend

This is Father's Day Weekend so nothing is going on this Sunday.  Saturday is packed with things to do as a result.  Nothing can replace a father's influence on his children. 

It's late spring/early summer and Bergen County is filled with weekend events.  We have 20+ for you.  The only issue is rain.  Yes, we all know it's been here a lot.  The good

This week our upcoming weekend events show diversity in the types of things going on as well as culturally.  We have nearly everything you'd imagine happening on a Bergen County weekend and.

In a few days it's Memorial Day Weekend.  Known as the start of the summer season, it's much more than that of course.  While it's traditional to gather together at outdoor barbecues, it's

I am beginning to sound like a broken record because it seems, again, that rainy weather might cause the cancellation of some activities.  Let's hope not.  Here is what I have scheduled

As I sit in my office looking at the rain, I'm wondering if there won't be some rescheduling.  Let's hope Mother Nature decides to make a U-Turn.  Because it's Mother's Day Weekend,

Over 20 Events Coming Up!  There is a really wide variety of upcoming events this weekend.  And, I won't be surprised to see a few more pop up tomorrow.  For now, here is everything I

There are so many weekend events to tell you about that I'm not going to waste any time - here they all are:St Joseph Regional High School Craft FairSpring is back in full swing and we start off the

This week is quieter than most.  It is, of course, very understandable with both Passover and Holy Week now.  Sunday is also the holiest day in the Christian calendar - Easter.  Here

This week we have 2 major religious holidays.  Sunday is Palm Sunday for Christians and Passover begins at sundown on Saturday.  Both of these links are from Wikipediaand I encourage you

We have a very active weekend coming up with nearly 20 different events happening.  And don't forget that this weekend ends the Bergen County Players production of Things My Mother Taught Me.

I was speaking with a customer about getting a REAL ID New Jersey Driving License over the weekend.  She didn't know that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) had added on thousands

Well here we are - closing in on the end of March.  Pretty soon as April opens up we'll start seeing outdoor activities too.  For now, we have possibly the broadest selection of events I

This weekend goes from the odd to the sublime.  We have salamanders to the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and a lot in between.  So let's get to it now -Players Guild of LeoniaFounded in

Leprechans and 4 leaf clover are in the air this week as we close in on St Patrick's Day.  Many Irish organizations have celebrations all week but the biggest is the parade in Bergenfield

This weekend we have a mix of outdoor and indoor events.  As the weather gets warmer, you'll start to see more outdoor events.  Right now they're limited to runs and nature walks but we're

Easter Week events in Bergen County really come in 2 formats - the easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny.Easter egg hunts are held all over Bergen County through your local Church.  Check with

What small steps you can take to fix your credit are available to many of you.  For others, economic circumstances are so tough that it may be impossible.  However, nothing in life remains

Just in case you know someone who's looking for a 2 bedroom rental apartment, I just listed one in Hackensack in a great location.  Here are the details on it:374 Summit Ave in Hackensack$2,650

Why your 'FICO score is so important it the 2nd in my series of 4 posts about credit.  I really hope this is helping you.  Please let me know if it is by commenting below.  Now let's

Let's start to fix your credit.  I'm not a financial advisor or credit company of course but I do know something about this.  Because so many people I meet have made big mistakes, I'd like

You might be surprised by some of the top 3 home inspection mistakes.  Although there's a lot in the internet for you, a good deal is too broadly based and inaccurate.It's important for me to

Falling leaves and clogged gutters go hand in hand every fall.  The vibrant colors of autumn leaves make this time of year in Bergen County one of the most beautiful.  While we all love