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WELCOME TO THE WEEK AHEAD!

We've got the latest scoop on upcoming events, meetings, and opportunities to connect with the Oakland community. Don't miss out on all the fun!

PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT WEEK

October 13, 2026

Mayor & Council Meeting 7:00 PM

Public Events Meeting 7:00 PM

October 14, 2026

Zoning Board Meeting 7:00 PM

Green Team Meeting 7:00 PM

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

🍂 THIS SATURDAY! OAKLAND OUTDOOR MARKET 🍂

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–3 PM

📍 Oakland Public Library Parking Lot — 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ

🌧️ Rain or shine!

⭐ A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS! ⭐

We are so grateful to the local businesses who help make the Oakland Outdoor Market possible and support arts, small businesses and community events right here in Oakland!

⛳ PJS PUTT PUTT

Portable miniature golf fun for kids and adults — with prizes to win!

🥋 Traditional Okinawan Karate of Oakland

Martial arts classes for kids and adults — helping build confidence, discipline and community.

🔥 Perspire Sauna Studio

Stop by their table to learn more and book a complimentary infrared sauna session at their Wyckoff, Montvale or Closter studios!

💛 Please support the businesses that support our community!

☕🥪 COME HUNGRY!

We have some delicious food and drink options waiting for you:

🥪 Two Sicilian Sisters LLC — Paninis, cold salads, side dishes & desserts

☕ Sleepy Moms Coffee — Specialty lattes, matchas, chais, lemonades & iced chocolates

🍪 Simply Scrumptious Baked Goods — Cookies, scones & mini sweet breads

🍂 THEN STAY & SHOP!

✨ Crafty Designs by Jane — Craft mop head dolls and handcrafted items

🪵 Blue Heron Engraving — Laser engraved wood pictures

🖊️ Joiful Designss — Custom pens, keychains, squishy balls, 3D prints,clay/acrylic earrings

🌸 Floral Mesh Wreaths — Handmade wreaths

🧶 Sockit — Crochet socks, hats, bags, coasters & more

🏡 The and More Store — Figurines & handmade home décor

🕯️ Hudson Park Boutique — Soy candles, linen & body sprays, hand lotion

🔮 Miss Crazy Boutique — Incense, smudge sticks, intention candles, journals, crystals & more

🏺 Wheelhouse Pottery — Handmade functional & decorative pottery

💌 Mamma Bear Cards — One-of-a-kind greeting cards

✨ Mayoi’s Crafts — Tumblers, bracelets, earrings, mugs, badge reels & more

🌺 Halo Resin Art — Resin & dried-flower vases, trays, candleholders, lamps, clocks & jewelry

🪵 Wolf Woodworking & Laser Engraving — On-site personalized laser engraving & wooden gifts

🌿 Plants — Beautiful plants for your home

🕯️ Bon Studios Candles — Cruelty-free candles & home fragrances

🏠 Artful Abode — Home décor

💎 Nur Jewelry — Authentic Turkish lace jewelry

🍁 Come hungry. Shop local. Support handmade. Discover something new.

Bring the family, bring a friend and make a Saturday morning of it!

❤️ We can't wait to see you at the market!

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–3 PM

📍 Oakland Public Library Parking Lot | 2 Municipal Plaza

For more information or to become a vendor email: arts@oakland-nj.gov

#artsinoakland #oaklandnj #bergencounty #outdoormarkets #artsandcrafts #freeadmission #familyfriendly #shoplocal #supportlocal #handmade #fallmarket #oaklandoutdoormarket

FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS

OAKLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Oakland Police Department reminds residents that a few simple steps can go a long way toward protecting your personal information, finances, and online accounts.

Cybercriminals frequently use fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls, and websites to trick people into providing passwords, financial information, or other personal information. Taking a few basic precautions can help reduce your risk:

Use strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and consider using a password manager.
Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) whenever available, especially for email, banking, and financial accounts.
Keep your devices and software updated and enable automatic updates when possible.
Think before you click. Be cautious of unexpected emails, text messages, links, attachments, or requests for personal information.
Verify suspicious requests independently. If a bank, business, government agency, or even someone you know contacts you unexpectedly asking for money or information, contact them using a phone number or website you already know to be legitimate.

Scammers continue to change their tactics, but basic cybersecurity habits remain one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family.

Throughout October, take a few minutes to review the security of your accounts and talk with family members about staying safe online.

For additional cybersecurity tips and resources, visit CISA’s Secure Our World resources at cisa.gov.

If you receive a suspicious message, phone call, email, or other communication, believe you may have been the victim of a scam, or simply have questions about something that does not seem right, please contact the Oakland Police Department for assistance.

Oakland Police Department

Working together to keep our community safe — both in person and online.

MAVERICK'S LEGACY LIFE VAC

Thanks to a generous donation from Maverick’s Legacy, every Oakland Police Department patrol vehicle is now equipped with a LifeVac airway clearance device. An Oakland detective worked with the organization to secure the donation, providing this potentially lifesaving equipment to the Police Department at no cost to the Borough or its taxpayers.

LifeVac is a non-powered airway clearance device designed to assist during choking emergencies when standard choking-response methods have been unsuccessful. By placing a device in every patrol vehicle, Oakland officers will have another potentially lifesaving resource readily available while responding to emergencies throughout the community.

While we hope these devices are never needed, the Oakland Police Department is grateful to have another tool available to help protect our residents and visitors.

We extend our sincere thanks to Maverick’s Legacy for its generosity and commitment to helping communities become better prepared for choking emergencies.

To learn more about Maverick’s Legacy or to support its mission, please visit:

https://maverickslegacy.org/donate

DPW SNOW PLOW OPERATOR

The Borough of Oakland is accepting applications along with a copy of current Driver’s License for seasonal Snow Plow Operators. Rate of Pay is $31 per hour. Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall or by going to www.oakland-nj.gov and clicking the “employment & bids box” then scrolling to the Employment Application Form. Direct questions to: Superintendent Anthony Marcucilli at 201-337-8104 or dpwsec@oakland-nj.gov. Apply to Kathy Gurney, 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland NJ 07436 or adminsec@oakland-nj.gov.

Application Here:

UPCOMING BOROUGH EVENTS

🎨🍂 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🍂🎨

Oakland’s Americana Autumn Art Exhibition & Sale is looking for talented local artists and photographers! 🇺🇸🍁

✨ Sponsored by Arts in Oakland & the Oakland Public Library, this special community exhibition is your opportunity to showcase your creativity and share your work with the community.

🖼️ Submit: Studio Artwork and/or Photo Art

📅 Entries Due: October 25, 2026

📍 Exhibition: November 12 – December 13, 2026

📚 Location: Lower Level Gallery, Oakland Public Library

🥂 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Whether you’re an established artist or simply have a passion for creating beautiful work, we’d love to see what you’ve been creating! ❤️

👉 Submit your artwork here: https://bit.ly/2026AutumnArtShow

Know an artist or photographer who should participate? Tag them, share this post, and spread the word! 🍁🎨

Let’s make Oakland’s autumn a celebration of creativity, community & art!

Questions? Arts@oakland-nj.gov

SENIOR CENTER EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Sign up Here for Goblins and Grandpals

Medicare Open Enrollment is around the corner! Meet with a Medicare counselor through the State Health Insurance program (SHIP) to learn about the program and your options for the upcoming year.

The next meeting of the Oakland Memory Caregivers Support Group will take place Monday, October 26, at 5:30pm in the Senior Center (20 Lawlor Drive).

PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS & PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Oct 13 @11am: Preschool Storytime: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17431611

Oct 16 @ 11am: Terrific Twos and Threes: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17434661

Oct 20 @ 11am: Preschool Story time: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17431612

Oct 22 @1030am: Tots Library Club: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17228211

Oct 23 @ 11am: Toddler Dance Party with Ms. Bridget :https://bccls.libcal.com/event/15495571

Oct 27 @11am: Preschool Story time: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17431613

Oct 29 @1030am Tots Library Club: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17228212

Oct 30 @ 11:am: Terrific Two's and Three's: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17434662

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Oct 19 @ 3:00pm: Teen Drop-in craft-Plush Jack O' Lantern: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17629061

Oct 23 @3:00pm: Nintendo Switch Club: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17628756

Oct 26 @3:00pm: Teen Drop-in craft-Ghost Portraits: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17629014

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Oct 13 @6pm: Yoga with Sonia: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/15976418

Oct 15 @6pm: Learn How to Knit session 4: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16658718

Oct 20: @6pm: Yoga with Sonia: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/15976474

OAKLAND RECREATION

AMERICA 250 EVENTS

View Oakland's America 250 Events Timeline here

History of the Bergen County Courthouse

Sunday, October 11 @ 2pm

Presentation by the Honorable Gregg A. Padovano and Honorable Menelaos W. Toskos

Oakland Public Library, Community Room

Free and Open to All| Refreshments Provided

RSVP at https://bccls.libcal.com/event/17314280

Join the Honorable Gregg A. Padovano and Honorable Menelaos W. Toskos for a fascinating virtual tour through the history of the Bergen County Courthouse and intriguing insights into its justice system.

Additionally, the Justices will cover the early history of the Bergen County Courts, including when Oakland (then known as the Ponds / Yawpough) served as the center of Bergen County justice during the American Revolution.

The Bergen County Courthouse built between 1910 and 1912, is an architectural and historical gem. A stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture, it features imposing Corinthian columns, intricate stonework, and a majestic dome topped. The Courthouse is one of Bergen County’ most recognizable landmarks.

Inside, the courthouse is adorned with historic murals and majestic architectural details depicting justice, law, and civic duty, adding to the Courthouse’s artistic and historical significance.

For over a century, the courthouse has been the center of justice in Bergen County, playing a key role in landmark cases and shaping New Jersey’s legal history. Due to its architectural beauty and cultural importance, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving its legacy for future generations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Bergen County’s rich legal history with esteemed members of the judiciary!

About the Speakers

Judge Gregg A. Padovano is in his 12th year on the bench serving as a judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, in the Civil Division of Bergen County. Before his judicial appointment, he practiced land use and litigation law in Bergen County and served as the Mayor of the Borough of Maywood. He earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College.

Retired Judge Menelaos W. Toskos currently heads the Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation Group at the law firm of Harwood Lloyd, LLP in Hackensack. Before retiring as a judge of the Superior Court, he was the presiding judge of the Chancery Division and also served in the Civil Division in Bergen County. He earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and undergraduate degree from Columbia University.