Pictured are
children
from the
Ebenezer
Summer
Camp with
their Youth
Health
Instructor.
Camp promotes healthy food choices
Students participating in Englewood’s summer
enrichment program received a Certificate of
Achievement from City Council as well as a Certificate
from the New Jersey Legislature by City Council
Members Charles Cobb and Katherine Glynn.
Summer enrichment program
offers hands-on experience
Now in its fifth year, this summer’s enrichment program was for
Englewood residents entering junior and senior years in high school.
It was a partnership funded by the City of Englewood and managed
by the Zone, a youth-based service of Bergen Family Center (BFC)
and Englewood Chamber of Commerce (ECC). Thanks also to Engle-
wood Hospital and Medical Center and Englewood Special Improve-
ment District for their support.
The program provided students with a hands-on work experience
and guidance that will help them compete in today’s job market. The
Zone, a youth-based service program of Bergen Family Center,
received 75 applications and accepted 30 students. A committee com-
prised of BFC professionals and Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Members selected students from the pool of applicants.
Apprentices worked 25 hours weekly, Monday, July 2 through Fri-
day, Aug. 10, including 2 hour-long business skills workshop each
Wednesday. Each student received a stipend of $1,200. Twenty-one
businesses and non-profits, members of Englewood Chamber of
Commerce, provided positions for these students. A new opportunity
this year included a trip to Brooklyn Historical Society for a day long
international summit on human trafficking and sexual exploitation
hosted by World Without Exploitation.
The six-week program concluded with a graduation and certifica-
tion ceremony to honor participating students and businesses on Fri-
day, Aug. 10 at noon at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s
Chiang Auditorium. Each student received a Certificate of Achieve-
ment from City Council as well as a Certificate from the New Jersey
Legislature by City Council Members Charles Cobb and Katherine
Glynn.
The Englewood Department of Health teamed up with Ebenezer
Summer Camp, which is directed by Mr. Ty Thompson, to educate and
encourage kids about making healthy food choices.
While healthy foods are widely viewed as expensive to buy from
supermarkets, community gardens can provide a cheaper way to access
healthy food while keeping the community active during the summer.
Kids from Ebenezer Summer Camp learned about vegetables and fruits
that can be grown in the garden, through active participation during
the entire gardening process — from planting, watering and removing
weeds. Cucumbers from the garden — ready for eating about eight
weeks after planting — were a favorite among the kids. Cucumbers are
a healthy source of potassium, vitamin C and A, calcium and iron.
Property taxes due Nov. 1
The next quarterly due date for property taxes is Nov. 1. The final
tax bills will be mailed in September. The bill will have the November
2018, February 2019, and May 2019 quarterly amounts due.
The Tax Collector’s Office will extend their hours to 8 p.m. on Nov.
5. As always, the last day to pay to avoid interest charges is the 10th
of the month. Please remember if you would like a receipt for your tax
payment the entire tax bill must be submitted at the time of payment
or your cancel check will be your receipt. The City of Englewood will
have the annual Tax Sale on Dec. 20. Any delinquencies after Nov. 11
may be subject to the Tax Sale process. Contact the Tax Collector at
201-871-6607 or [email protected].
Don’t forget your flu shot
The Englewood Health Dept. arranged the following schedule for
flu vaccinations: Flu shots for adults will be given by Walgreens of
Englewood on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on
Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Englewood Public Library.
If you have health insurance, bring your card. A limited number of
free flu shots will be available for those who do not have health insur-
ance.
Free flu shots for children ages 6 months to 18 years old will be giv-
en on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Englewood
Health Department located at 73 South Van Brunt St.
Refurbished Mackay Ice Rink to reopen Monday, Oct. 1
Oct. 1 marks the reopening of the newly refurbished Mackay Ice
Rink at the John T. Wright Arena. Some of this year’s highlights
include increased Public Session hours and the return of hockey in
NJ/Englewood.
New for our 2018/2019 season: ALL Englewood students skate
FREE during our Monday after school 3:30 to 5 p.m. Special Public
Session, plus all Public Sessions during the month of October are
only $5 including skate rentals. Please also remember to show your
Community Pass ID for discounts throughout the year.
Whether you are an avid hockey player, competitive figure skater
or just out to enjoy some family fun, plan on visiting Mackay this
season! For a full listing of lessons, programs, and special events, go
to www.mackayicerink.com or contact the manager/program direc-
tor Ken Katz at [email protected].
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