Tenafly Mayor's Message, December 6, 2024

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

In order to maintain safe roadways and efficient snow removal the last time to place leaves on the street was this week. At this point please have your leaves removed by a landscaper or placed in bio-degradable bags and scheduled for pickup by the DPW by calling 201-568-4134.

Enjoy fun activities at the Nature Center this weekend. Adults and children 4 and up who are looking to explore their artistic side can sign up for Crafty Critters this Saturday, December 7. Meet a live animal and create an artistic version of our new animal friend. On Sunday, December 8, parents interested in Nature Day Camp or Forest School can join TNC staff for a camp open house and forest school free play. Register for this and more at tenaflynaturecenter.org.

Start your Christmas season off with the "Angelic Voices in Harmony" concert at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Tenafly this Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm. Carols and traditional Christmas selections will be sung by the Kayumanggi Chorale, a 2021 Presidential Linkapil Awardee. Tickets for this benefit concert are $25 and are available from Chris at (201) 399-7364, Ernie at (201) 638-6797, and also at the door.

Join us at the Senior Center Saturday, December 7, for a delightful afternoon as we explore the enchanting tale of the Nutcracker, accompanied by a storyteller, live music, and hot chocolate. The event begins at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

The Tenafly Library Friends are thrilled to present world renowned Jazz great Mel Nusbaum and his band, who will perform at the Library this Sunday, December 8th at 2 pm. Mel's Jazz Zone is a popular favorite playing blues, jazz, old standards, and new compositions, which everyone is sure to enjoy! This concert is free to the public and no registration is necessary.

Also, the Library Friends will be showing Steve Spielberg's 2021 Academy Award nominated movie, West Side Story as their next monthly Tuesday afternoon movie. This movie stars Ariana DeBose and will be shown this Tuesday, December 10 at the library at 1 pm. Come and see this remake of the classic movie compliments of the Library Friends. And maybe think of becoming a member of the Friends too!

As the days grow shorter, come join friends and neighbors for a candlelight service of music and readings in the Presbyterian Church Old Stone Chapel with the fabulous community choir on December 8 at 6:30 pm. Free entry. All are welcome. Then it’s Caroling and Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 pm. If you wish, you can stay for a Fish and Chips (or Chicken and Chips) dinner at 5:45 pm. Dessert and drinks included. $20 per person, $10 for kids. Book now at (201) 567-0111.

Catch the Holiday spirit at our second annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Oresko Park. Enjoy ice skating, the community stage with local performers, create festive art with the kids, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, and sample the food trucks as you browse through the beautiful handcrafted goods at the artisan market featuring local and regional vendors. This is a day you won't want to miss - come join us as we spread holiday cheer throughout our community. https://www.tenaflychamber.org/holiday-fair

The Tenafly Interact Club is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit The Salvation Army and Emerson Health. Please donate new, unused toys at one of the following locations: Children’s Corner Preschool, 34 W. Clinton Avenue, and the Korean Community Center, 100 Grove Street. If you'd like to donate items for Senior Citizens, please place them in plastic bags.

The Rotary Club of Tenafly is proud to announce that they received a Rotary District Grant in support of fellow Rotarian and Tenafly Middle School teacher Dr. Mark Hyman’s work with Global Citizens Community. The funds will be used to support a Global Citizens Community event at the Tenafly Middle School later in the academic year. The event will highlight a yearlong focus on human rights, including a comprehensive human rights document and a remarkable human rights art gallery created by youth participants in Tenafly and globally. They hope to feature a guest speaker from one of their global chapters in Ghana. We thank the Rotarians for their support of this amazing, long term middle school program with world-wide benefits.

Experience the Gift of Music. Join in on Sunday, February 2, 2025, for the JCC Thurnauer School of Music’s Gift of Music Benefit Concert, a celebration of extraordinary talent and dedication. Be inspired by a performance from saxophonist, Steven Banks, an internationally acclaimed artist redefining the possibilities of classical music. This special evening honors Steven Masi, a beloved piano teacher who has nurtured musical excellence at the Thurnauer School for over 30 years. We proudly recognize the remarkable contributions of the Kaplen Foundation, Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation, and The Russell Berrie Foundation for their unwavering support in making music education accessible to all. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and community. Secure your tickets today!
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Enjoy your weekend,
Mayor Mark Zinna