Here's a look at some of the exciting, informative, and interesting events coming up in the Radio Rockland listening area:
Note: Unless otherwise stated, phone numbers are in the 845 area code.
New City Summer Concert Series 2008:
The New City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown New City Corporation are pleased to present the New City Summer Concert Series. Each month a different genre of music will be presented guaranteed to appeal to all music lovers.
Sunday July 20 - Jazz - 12-5PM
Sunday Aug 17 - Rock 'n' Roll - 12-5PM
The location is the Dutch Gardens & County Courthouse Lawns. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. There will also be Food, Games, and Rides for Kids. Admission is Free
Square Dance! Friday Evenings: July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12 and Oct 10 from 7:30-8:30PM at The West Nyack Fire House, 42 Strawtown Road in West Nyack. Free Introductory Sessions. No partners or experience necessary. Call 620-7519 for details.
Sunday, July 6 at 2PM, The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will present the Excelsior Coronet Band in concert. The event takes place at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Route 300(Temple Hill Rd)in the Town of New Windsor. Call 561-1765 for directions and details.
The Village of Suffern Summer Concert Series 2008:
Thursday, July 10: Reflections - Big Band
Thursday, July 17: No Exit - Easy Listening
Thursday, July 24: Magic Touch - A Cappella Oldies
Monday, August 4: Kurt Gallagher - Children's Concert
Thursday, August 14: Special Blend - A Trip Back in Time
All Concerts begin at 7PM at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo, 41 Washington Avenue in Suffern. (If rain, inside Community Center) Call 357-7943 for more details.
The Jewish Family Center of Rockland County and ARC will partner a gala barbeque and games event for their clients to be held at the New City Jewish Center on Tuesday, July 8. In the event of inclement weather the event will be rescheduled to Wednesday, July 9. For further information contact the Jewish Family Service at 354-2121.
On Sunday, July 13 from 1-6PM, come to the 2nd Annual Pomona Music Festival and Craft Fair & Pomona Day 40th Anniversary Celebration on the grounds of the Village hall in Pomona. Featured will be Musicians, Crafters, Performers and Vendors. For further details call 354-0545.
The Sisterhood of the Shaarey Israel Congregation cordially invites you to a truly beautiful afternoon at Caramoor, the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who established this estate and built a great house as a centerpiece, filling it with treasures collected on their many travels. Join them on Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30AM at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah (Westchester Co) for a tour of the house, museum and formal gardens. Carpools can be arranged. Bring your own lunch. Call 357-3021 or 352-6444 for more details.
The Thiells United Methodist Church (located at 102 Rosman Road in Thiells) will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 12th and Saturday, July 19 from 10AM until 3PM. Items for sale include books, toys, baby items, clothing, housewares, jewelery, linens, appliances and small furniture. There will also be a baked goods table and a lemonade stand.
The Haverstraw Brick Museum, 12 Main Street in Haverstraw presents the following programs:
Sunday July 20 at 2PM: Guest speaker Bob Knight will give a talk on the history of the Knickerbocker Ice Company of Rockland.
Saturday Sept 20 at 11AM: Guest Tour Guide George Leahy will conduct a walk through Haverstraw. Advance purchase of a $10 ticket is required to secure a reservation. Tour limited to 25. Send a check to the Museum or call 947-3505.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Rockland Co is holding a Mentor Enrichment Meeting on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30PM. It will be held at the Big Brothers/Big Sisters office, located at 65 North Main St in New City (Capital One Bank Bldg, 2nd Fl, Opposite Shop Rite). Light refreshments will be served. Interested parties are invited to attend. Please RSVP by July 28 at 634-2199 x3.
The Association For The Visually Impaired (AVI) is having their annual golf outing on Monday, August 11 at the Patriot Hills Golf Course in Stony Point. The event includes Registration at 11AM; a BBQ Luncheon at 12 Noon; 18 holes of golf (w/ cart)at 1PM; and Dinner & Cocktails at the Clubhouse at 6PM. Donations by Diamond Ford for holes-in-one: 2008 vehicle and other spectacular prizes. Cost is $225 per person and please RSVP by August 4 at 574-4950.
VENDORS WANTED - Fall Fair/Flea Market. Sunday, September 21 at the Tallman Fire Dept, 289 Rt 59 from 10AM to 3PM (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Tallman Ladies Auxiliary. Looking for New & Used items, Garage Sale items,Collectibles, Craft items, Jewelry, Antiques, etc. If interested please call 357-8901, 369-0908 or 574-4323.
The Rockland Parent-Child Center, 137 First Ave. in Nyack, has the following events:
6/23 - 7/24 : Parents of Infants Summer Program. $105 for a 5-week session. Register by May 1 for a 10% discount. Registration deadline is May 30.
If you are interested in learning about any of these programs, please contact Wanda Octaviano at wanda@rocklandparentchild.org or call 358-2702 ext. 12.
Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc., 235 North Main Street, Suite 11, in Spring Valley has the following events:
*No events scheduled at this time*
For more information about Child Care Resources of Rockland, log on to their website at www.childcarerockland.org or call 425-0009 x 616.
Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that the Clarkstown's Town Clerk's Office will offer weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office. All forms and applications will be available, along with free Notary Services, issuing of handicapped parking tags and dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations.
Future dates and locations of the mobile office's weekend hours are available at www.clarkstownclerk.com. For more info, call 639-2010.
The Rockland Community College Senior Citizens Club, located at the College's Spring Valley Extension Center, 185 N. Main St. in Spring Valley, will hold the following events:
Biweekly meetings will take place Fridays at 12pm.
Friday July 11: Board of Director's meeting at 10:30AM. Full membership meeting begins at 12 noon with musical entertainment by Eranga and Prianga.
Friday, July 25: Full membership meeting begins at 12 noon followed by an informative talk by Chris jensen from the Rockland County Office of Emergency Services.
The Seniors Book Club meets every Monday from 1pm-3pm.
For more info, call 356-2913.
The Rockland County Guidance Center, 17 South Broadway in Nyack offers the following programs:
FREE: If you would like to improve your computer skills, come to our Computer Lab. We teach Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access(For Women in Transition* Only) Day and Evening Classes available.*(Widowed, divorced, separated, abandoned, single parent or if spouse is unemployed.)
FREE: If you would like to learn computer programs in Microsoft Word and Excel, The Rockland County Guidance Center is offering classes at The Martin Luther King Center, 110 Bethune Blvd in Spring Valley. (For Women in Transition* Only) Spring Evening Classes available.*(Widowed, divorced, separated, abandoned, single parent or if spouse is unemployed.)
NO FEE. For info and reservations call 358-9390.
Beth Am Temple, 60 East Madison Avenue in Pearl River will have the following events:
Beth Am Temple hosts BINGO every Wednesday evening. Doors open at 6:30PM and games start at 7:30PM. In addition to cash prizes, there will be giveaways and refreshments.
For information on all events call 735-5858 or visit the Temple at www.BethAmTemple.org .
Suffern's American Legion Post #859 will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8pm at the Post Headquarters, located at the top of Pavillion Rd, just off of Rt. 202, in Suffern.
Also, they will hold monthly Fund Raising Breakfasts on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 8am-12pm. Proceeds will go towards the Post's Scholarship and School Awards Program. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children ages 2-12, children under age 2 get in free.
For more info, call 357-6707.
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, 10 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville, has the following events:
July 15 at 6:30PM: Kim Hendrickson shows how to entertain with tea sandwhiches and punches.
July 16 at 11AM: Rockland Co. Dept. of Health holds a fall prevention for senior citizens. Registration required. Call 786-3800 x23.
July 19 at 10:15AM: West Rock Driving School conducts a 5 hour Pre-licensing Course for drivers. Learner's permit required. No registration. $40 fee at the door.
July 21 at 6:30PM: The movie "Double Indemnity"will be shown.
July 23 at 11AM: Rockland Co. Dept. of Health holds a fall prevention for senior citizens. Registration required. Call 786-3800 x23.
July 28 at 1:30PM & 6:30PM: The movie "High Noon" will be shown.
July 29 & July 31 from 5-9PM: AARP conducts an 8 hour Defensive Driving Class for drivers age 50 and older. In person registration. $10 fee.
July 30 at 11AM: Rockland Co. Dept. of Health holds a fall prevention for senior citizens. Registration required. Call 786-3800 x23.
For more info, call 786-3800
The Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut St. in Spring Valley, has the following events:
Call to Artists: The Library's Art Advisory Committee is seeking artists who would like to show their work at the library. Call 352-5700 X274 for submission deadlines and more info.
Catch the Reading Bug! 2008 Summer Reading Game: Join us at the Library this Summer for some buggy fun! This 7-week program begins on June 30 and runs until Aug 14. Children entering K-7th grades can select a day and time to come to the Library each week. They will have fun playing games, making crafts and discovering the wonders of nature. Complete 5 weeks and be invited to our end of Summer Reading Game Party with puppeteer Steve Charney. In person registration begins Monday June 30 and the last day to register is Sat July 12. Call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for details.
Family Movie Night: Movies for children ages 6 and up will be shown on Tuesdays in July. July 8: Bee Movie(PG), July 15 Ant Bully(PG), July 22: Antz(PG), July 29: A Bug's Life(G). No registration required. call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for details.
Story-Book Time: Children ages 3 and up are invited to come and join the Lightening Bug Crew this Summer at the Library. We will enjoy stories, music, finger plays, felt board and crafts on Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 4:30-5PM. No registration is required. Call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for more information.
Summertime Stories: The Grasshopper Club is a 4 week program for babies to age 5 that will be taking place this Summer at the Library. Special stories, music, finger plays and more will be performed on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 10-10:30AM. No registration is required and children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for more information.
Bug Hunters Club: Wednesday, July 9 - Aug 6 from 3:30-4:30 - Residents of the East Ramapo School district ages 7-10 are invited to join in for a variety of nature activities.
Sunday, July 13 at 2PM: Music on a Sunday Afternoon, the Library is pleased to present vocalist and actress Judy Stadt and clarinetist and jazz legend Sol Yaged in "The Stagedoor Canteen".
Wednesday, July 23 at 7:45PM : The Board of Trustees of the Finkelstein Memorial Library will meet.
Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30-11:30AM : Children ages 3-8 can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Library and listen to the storytellers of Storytime Stage. Space is limited so please register and pick up your tickets starting July 16. Call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for more information.
Buggy Craft Day: Children ages 5-10 may join in to create terrific bug crafts to take home. Summer craft projects will begin on Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 2-3 PM. No registration required. Call 352-5700 x237 or x238 for more information.
FML Junior Book Club: A 3-week book club is now available for students entering 5th & 6th grades to help their required books for the Summer. We will have fun discussing these books and doing related activities to further enjoy it. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required starting July 30th. Enrollment is limited. Session I for 5th graders: Tuesdays, Aug. 12,19,& 26. Session II for 6th graders: Wednesdays, Aug. 13, 20,& 27. Both session are 4-5PM.
Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30PM: "Penguins of the Arctic" - A fascinating slide presentation by Oceanographer Ted Baker.
Wednesday, August 13 at 7PM: Enjoy an evening vocal harmony and doo-wop with "Step Back In Time".
Wednesday, August 27 at 7:45PM : The Board of Trustees of the Finkelstein Memorial Library will meet.
West Nyack Free Library, 65 Strawtown Rd. in W. Nyack, has the following events:
Monthly Scrapbooking Craft Sessions (ages 14 & up) will take place on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7pm-8:45pm.
Origami (Japanese paper-folding)workshops will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Open Knitting and Crochet sessions will take place (ages 14 & up) Wednesdays from 7pm-8:45pm and Thursdays from 2pm-4pm. Adults and teens over age 14 are welcome.
July 9 at 7PM: All About Crystals. Instructor Gina Liberti presents a workshop focusing on the multiple aspects of the crystal. Each attendee will receive one as a gift. Registration required.
July 23 at 7PM: Art from Nature. Art teacher Maud Guilfoyle teaches how the environment can be used to inspire creativity with pencil and paper. Attendees will complete a drawing during the class. A materials fee of $2 per person will be charged. Registration required.
For more info, call 358-6081.
Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd. in Mahwah, N.J., has the following events:
The Mahwah Library Writer's Collective meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30PM. The Writer's Collective is now accepting new members. Call 201-529-2938.
Free Movies will be shown Thursdays at 1:30pm in the Winter Room. During the month of June the film series "Good Sports" will honor the Summer Olympic Games with some great sports films.
MAHWAH LIBRARY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008
Tuesday, July 8 at 7PM: Soprano Gretchen Farrar and guitarist Francisco Roldan will perform "Poets, Playwrights and Folk Philosophers".
For information on all events call 201-529-READ
The New City office of the Alzheimer's Association sponsors Family Support Groups:
The first group meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month from 6:30pm-8pm at Sunrise Senior Living, 233 N. Main St. in New City. For more info, call 639-6776.
The second group meets at the Pearl River United Methodist Church at the Corner of Franklin & John Streets in Pearl River on the last Tuesday of each month from 7:30pm-9pm. For more info, call 735-5368 or 639-6776.
The third group meets every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3pm at Meals on Wheels, 121 W Nyack Rd in Nanuet. Registration is required. For more info, call 639-6776.
The fourth group, which is the Association's Spanish group, meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm at the Community Action of Partnership of Rockland (CAPROC) offices, 37 Clove St in Haverstraw. For more info, call 639-6776.
The Espalanade Assisted Living, 640 Oak Tree Rd. in Palisades, will hold a Support Group on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month at 4pm. For more info, call Kerry Mills at 365-6500.
Information is now available for the Early Stage Patient support group by calling 639-6776.
HANDS (Healing And Nurturing Distraught Survivors), 9 Scott Dr. in New City, sponsors a free bereavement support group for parents who lost a child. It meets on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm. There are also 10 week group sessions available for the newly bereaved. Also, a Grieving Fathers Group is now established for fathers who lost their sons. Call 634-6706 for further information. Finally, a Widows and Widowers Group has also been established, with meetings taking place every Monday night. For more info, call Ann Carucci at 634-6706.
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