With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, the Bergen County Office of Food Security under the Bergen County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, will host a large-scale fresh produce distribution event on Monday, November 16th at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park.

On Friday, November 13, Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Steven A. Tanelli will host the County’s first-ever Veterans of the Year Assembly at Bergen County Technical Schools’ Teterboro Campus, bringing together local veterans and students for a special program honoring military service and continued community involvement.

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite members of the public and media to attend the County’s annual Diwali Celebration on Thursday, November 5, at 5:30 p.m. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant holidays in Indian culture, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The celebration will feature the traditional lighting of the diya, prayers, musical and dance performances, and remarks from County officials and distinguished guests. Featured speakers include Mahesh Yadav, Consul at the Consulate General of India in New York, and NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri. Guests will enjoy a variety of cultural performances highlighting Indian music and dance, including classical Kathak dancing and performances by local youth and community groups.