Tenafly Mayor's Message November 24, 2023

Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update. I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Dashel Prywes, a sixth grader at TMS, is working to set a Guinness World Record for tallest Magna-tile tower. He is doing this to raise awareness for childhood kidney disease. Dashel was born with kidney disease, but that doesn’t stop him from rock climbing, playing chess, or trying to break World Records. You can support Dashel in reaching his goal by visiting www.Dashelskidneyjourney.com and help Dashel and Tenafly receive their first Guinness World Record.

In an effort to include all residents and share news about our public schools, the school district would like to invite you to follow their social media; Facebook, X and Instagram @TenaflySchools. Moving forward, we will include the link to the school district's biweekly newsletter in this message on the Borough website. Link HERE to read the newsletter. If you would like to receive this newsletter directly, please send an email to Terry Corallo at tcorallo@tenafly.k12.nj.us.

The trails are open and the Nature Center encourages everyone to enjoy some family time outside on the trails this weekend.

The Recreation Winter Program Guide for all activities, sports and events is available now. Register on Community Pass starting November 27th. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation.

It is the sixth annual Sports Night of Champions at the JCC on Thursday, November 30 at 6 pm. Join in for an evening of community and philanthropy. 100% of the proceeds will go to the JCC Community Response Campaign and programs. Enjoy cocktails, food, community and fun! Two outstanding high school seniors will be awarded the Joseph Taub Scholar Athlete Award and will receive a $10,000 college scholarship. Celebrity guests include Boomer and Gio, sports radio hosts on WFAN! To purchase tickets, visitwww.jccotp.org.

You are invited to experience the Tenafly Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 2 from 11 am to 4 pm at Peace Plaza, outside the library. Featuring an artisan market, live concert performances by Tenafly talent, local vendors, food and kids activities. Entry is free and the fun is for everyone.

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.

The Senior Center has two upcoming events. On Saturday, December 2 at 2:00 pm come enjoy an afternoon of the Nutcracker story and live piano music. Then, on Saturday, December 9 from 10 am to 2 pm the Senior Center will be holding an art sale for everyone to enjoy.

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, all are welcome.

Join a community choir led by Director of Music Jim Millar to sing Vivaldi's Magnificat. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Rehearsals December 3 and 10 from 2 pm to 3:30pm. Performance with the community choir and orchestra is on December 17 at 6:30pm, at the Presbyterian Church. Free of charge.

Please have a peaceful weekend.

Mark Zinna
Mayor