The River Mission

09/27/2026

This Nor'easter just won't go away! With so much wind and rain and now thunderstorms in the forecast for Sunday, we have cancelled tomorrow's (September 27th) River Mission service and dinner. If you need to contact us, 201-677-2299.

09/08/2026

A great day of fun, food, and a freebie flea market at the New Mercy Church Community Love Day this Saturday, September 12th!

08/21/2026

A big celebration at Mt Olive Saturday! (8-22)....and school supplies!

08/09/2026

More hot stuff! 🌞 Cooling centers are open in Bergen County through Tuesday (the 11th). Details in the post below.

☀️🌡️ Bergen County has opened emergency Cooling Centers to help residents stay safe as the heat index reaches the 90s. Centers will operate beginning today, Thursday, August 6, through Tuesday, August 11, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

🐈️ 🐩 The cooling center at One Bergen County Plaza is pet‑friendly (all pets must be crated or leashed).

🚐 Those in need of transportation to a County cooling center may call the Division of Community Transportation at 201‑394‑2882.

Residents are encouraged to check their local municipal cooling centers before traveling to a County facility.

07/14/2026

More hot weather starting Tuesday. Here are cooling stations open in Bergen County for the next few days. Read the comments for info about transportation, bringing pets and other info.

☀️🌡️ Bergen County has opened emergency Cooling Centers to help residents stay safe during this week’s heat wave. Centers will operate Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Those in need of transportation to a County cooling center may call the Division of Community Transportation at 201‑394‑2882.

🐈️ 🐩 The cooling center at One Bergen County Plaza is pet‑friendly (all pets must be crated or leashed).

With temperatures expected to rise above 90 degrees, please stay hydrated, limit time in the sun, and check in on elderly neighbors and young children. Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle — even for a moment. Residents are encouraged to check their local municipal cooling centers before traveling to a County facility.

07/09/2026

Tonight's concert at Overpeck County Park has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th.

07/03/2026

The Independence Day celebration at Overpeck Park July 4th has been changed because of the extreme heat. Daytime activities have been cancelled. Festivities begin at 6pm.

Bergen county star spangled spectacularHome / Bergen county star spangled spectacular 3RD ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY’S STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR JULY 4TH Event to begin at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks and performances by Super Trans Am and The Sugarhill Gang to proceed as scheduled Bergen County Exe...

07/02/2026

More cooling info from NJ 2-1-1. Listings for locations across the state are listed. Below is a link to Bergen County, including the Bergen County Administration Building which is pet friendly-must be on a leash or in crate.

NJ Cooling Centers During periods of extreme heat, NJ 211 shares cooling center information provided by official sources, including state agencies, county offices of emergency management, and local governments. If no cooling centers are listed for your county, NJ 211 has not yet received updated inf...

07/01/2026

Cooler places to go in Bergen County during the extreme heat for the next few days. And more info in the next post on our page.

Bergen County has opened emergency Cooling Centers to help residents stay safe during this week’s heat wave. Centers will operate Tuesday, June 30 through Sunday, July 5, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Those in need of transportation to a County cooling center may call the Division of Community Transportation at 201‑394‑2882. The cooling center at One Bergen County Plaza is pet‑friendly (all pets must be crated or leashed).

To help residents beat the heat, the Bergen County Parks Department is extending swimming hours at Darlington Lake to 10 AM – 7 PM. Families can also cool off at the Van Saun County Park Splash Pad in Paramus.

With temperatures expected to rise above 90 degrees, please stay hydrated, limit time in the sun, and check in on elderly neighbors and young children. Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle — even for a moment. Residents are encouraged to check their local municipal cooling centers before traveling to a County facility.

07/01/2026

More on helping to handle the extreme heat.