From BergenMama.com....


It’s time to ditch the all black getup and don your red, white and blue. Check out our roundup of the top spots to throw a blanket down and watch July 4th Fireworks this Independence Day in Bergen County, NJ.

Where:105th Annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Veterans Field, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
When: Saturday, July 4th, flag raising at 9am, parade at 10am then gates open at 6:00 p.m. for musical performances and skydivers, Gates close at 9pm followed by a firework celebration 
Chow at: Raymond’s for a little pre-festive eeeeeeats.

Where: Hudson River Fireworks (viewable from Alpine Boat Basin)
Where: Palisades Interstate Park Alpine Boat Basin, see parking details here (hint: get there early)
When: Saturday, July 4th, 9:15pm over the Hudson
Chow at: Baumgart’s in Englewood with the kids is always a sure bet.

Where:Ramsey Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
Where: Finch Park
When: Friday, July 3rd, 6:30pm, will host a concert with U2 Nation band, followed by the Ramsey Wind Symphony and fireworks at Dusk (raindate: Sunday, July 5th)
Chow at: Varka for family style greek dining and festive fun.

What: Leonia Sports Booster Carnival and Fireworks
Why: Carnival fun plus fireworks on the 4th.
When: Wednesday, July st through Sunday, July 5th (Fireworks on July 4th)
Where: Overpeck Park, Leonia
Chow at: Dante’s Place for a cozy meal with great Italian food.

What: Paramus 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Celebration Sponsored by Westfield Garden State Plaza
Where: Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, Paramus Road & Plaza Way, Westfield Garden State Plaza - West Lot
When:  Sunday, July 5th, 6:30-10pm Rain Date:TBA
Chow at: Shake Shack for a burger and something frosty

What: Hackensack Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
When:  Friday, July 4th 7:15pm
Where: Games, Rides, an All Day Flea Market, plus, a show from the Time Machine Band and the “works”
Chow at: Rosa Mexicano for house made guacamole and their new Tacos Menu.

What: Tenafly’s Annual Fireworks Display
When:  Thursday, July 2nd at 9pm (Rain date is Sunday, July 5th)
Where:  Behind the Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly
Chow at: Zestt for easy Mediterranean fare.

What:  Allendale’s Fireworks Celebration
When:  Saturday, July 4th 7:30pm
Where:  Band Concert & Fireworks at Crestwood Lake
Chow at: Mezza Luna for classic homemade pasta and other Italian fare

What: Nyack:  A dazzling fireworks show at one of our favorite Hudson River Towns
When: Saturday, July 4th, 8:00 pm festivities, 9:00 fireworks
Where:  Memorial Park, 53 Piermont Ave, Nyack, New York
Chow at:Temptations Café or Gypsy Donut for treats and sweats.

The 2012 Mahwah High School Boys Varsity Baseball team was the first baseball from the township to ever win the state title. This Saturday, the town is honoring the team for its accomplishment.

“We are going to be holding a ring ceremony,” Mahwah Athletic Director Roger Pelletier said, where players will receive championship rings, a proclamation from the mayor and township council, and plaques from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The team already has one sign up on Ridge Road touting its 2012 championship. The town will present another sign to the team Saturday night. This one, Pelletier said, he hopes will be placed along Franklin Turnpike, near the sign congratulating the 2010 girls soccer championship team.

Because the members of the team who were seniors last year are away at college, they will get their rings during a ceremony for the team at the halftime of a Mahwah basketball game in January.

The township is inviting the general public to attend Saturday night’s ceremony, which begins at 5 p.m. in town hall.

Read the full article at MahwahPatch.com

The Les Paul in Mahwah Museum Exhibit  opened on September 25, 2011 and will run until June 2013.  This exhibit will allow visitors to learn about the essential facts of Les Paul's life and career.  For more information about our events, click here.

It has sections on invention and innovation, a display of one of a kind precious guitars made especially for Les, enthusiastic support from many famous current-day artists, a recreation of the studio in which Les did his work, a performance space where, at special times, patrons can play one of Les's guitars, and many hands-on video and audio displays.  For information about performance space reservations click here.

Learn how this creative genius transformed rock, country and jazz music.

See how he and Mary performed for their weekly radio show from their home in Mahwah.

Courtesy www.mahwahmuseum.org

One of Mahwah's treasures is Secor Farms, family-owned and operated since 1910.

If you're looking for something to do during the month of August, Secors offers raspberry picking!  The raspberry patch is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm.  A treat for the whole family!  Their website even provides a link to raspberry recipes: www.secorfarms.com.

Secor Farms is located at 85 Airmont Avenue, Mahwah.  For information you can call them at 201-529-2595.

The Mahwah Township Rec Department will sponsor movie night tonight, July 24, at the Commodore Perry Field.  Tonight's feature is The Muppets (2011). Residents are invited to come to the field starting at 8:30 and bring chairs, blankets and refreshments.  The Field of Creams snack stand will also be open to purchase refreshments.
The event is free, open to all residents.  Rain date is Thursday, July 26.