Tenafly Mayor's Message November 10, 2023

Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update.

To all the Veterans who have served our nation, we are thinking of you as we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you for your courage, sacrifices and dedication to our country.

Congratulations to Boys Tiger Soccer. They won the Conference Championship this season. Their Head Coach, Mike Carrasquilla was named divisional coach of the year for his team's accomplishments.

Please join in the upcoming Diwali celebration this Saturday, November 11th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the McCandless Room. This event will introduce the vibrant art form, Rangoli, promoting cultural diversity and unity within our community.

Visit the Nature Center this weekend for Planting with Purpose, where our community joins together to make a lasting impact on the environmental health of the Nature Center's preserve. Learn more at tenaflynaturecenter.org

Interested in joining a community choir to sing Vivaldi's Magnificat? If so, rehearsals begin this Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 pm. Rehearsals are at 55 Magnolia Avenue. Call 201-567-0111 for details.

Final call for the Sunday, November 12 performance of “Love Loss and What I Wore” based on the book by Ilene Beckerman at the JCC’s Eric Brown Theater. Visit www.jccotp.org for tickets.

This Tuesday, November 14 at 11:00 AM, join the Tenafly Library Friends to watch The Quiet Girl, an Oscar-nominated film set in 1980s Ireland.

Register now on Community Pass for the Teen Center’s Annual Friendsgiving Event on Friday, November 17th for grades 6th to 10th. Visit www.tenaflynj.org under Parks & Recreation for details.

Community Playdate is back! Meet new friends and enjoy sports, games and free play. Register now on Community Pass for the Saturday, December 2 event. Open to kids from kindergarten to 7th grade.

Registration is also open on Community Pass for Junior Tiger Wrestling for all boys and girls in grades 1st to 8th.

Mommy/Daddy and Me group meets Saturdays, 9:30 am to 11am in the Church House, 55 Magnolia Ave. Coffee and chat for the parents and lots of fun toys for the kids. For age 5 and under. Free of charge and all are welcome.

On November 16 at 11 AM at the JCC, you are encouraged to join in an important discussion about the rise of antisemitism in America, and how everyone can work together to stem the tide. Visit www.jccotp.org for event details and registration.

It is Dinosaur Party and Movie Night at the Presbyterian Church, Saturday, November 18, 4 pm to 6 pm, ages 3 to 3rd grade. Must be accompanied by an adult. Light snacks available. Free of charge. RSVP 201-567-0111 by November 16.

Please have a peaceful weekend.

Mark Zinna
Mayor