Here's a look at some Things of Interest going on in Our Area...
*Please note that all phone numbers are in the 845 Area Code unless otherwise specified
Soup Supper : Friday, March 12 from 5-7:30PM
Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Hwy, Blauvelt.
All The Soup You Can Eat! Adults/$10, Seniors/$8.50, Children under 12/$6
Call 359-4666 for more information.
The Mental Health Association of Rockland County, 230 Ramapo Road in Garnerville needs volunteers: You can do a great deed – One hour a week or 4 hours a month. Help a person with mental illness. Join the COMPEER Program of MHA of Rockland. The volunteer and client are matched, trained and supported. Together they re-enter the community, go shopping and see a movie or just a cup of coffee. Simple things on a personal level help reduce stigma and fear. To volunteer call 429-1417 x27.
Saturday, March 13 : Hillburn Ladies Auxiliary Chili Cook-Off
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hillburn Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold its Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser from 5-7PM in the Hillburn Community Room. Admission is $5 per person and includes dessert and the opportunity to vote for your favorite chili recipe. All proceeds will assist the Fire Dept. carry out its mission to protect property in Hillburn and the surrounding community. Call 721-8570 for tickets and information.
The Asian Women’s Alliance For Kinship & Equality, in collaboration with the Rockland Family Shelter, invites you to attend an Information Session. Get involved! Learn about AWAKE, and upcoming events… Meet our president and board members. Come and get your questions answered on March 13 from 2:30-5PM at the New City Library, 220 N. Main Street in New City. Refreshments will be served. Call 634-3344 or 368-2011 for more info/to RSVP.
The American Cancer Society Daffodils Days fundraising event is going on now. You can participate in this event by making a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society and receive either a bunch of cut daffodils or a potted daffodil plant. A $25 donation could be either a Boyd’s bear and a bunch of daffodils or participation in the Gift of Hope program. You can order by calling The American Cancer Society office at 368-1252 or stop by the Nanuet Hebrew Center at 411 South Little Tor Road in New City.on March 15 or 16.
On Saturday, March 20, The Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave in Pearl River will hold a Spaghetti Dinner beginning at 6PM. Eat in or Take Out. Included are spaghetti and meatballs, salad and bread, beverage and dessert. Meals are $10/adults, $9/seniors and $6/children under 12. For reservations call 735-6702 and for more info visit www.pearlriverumc.com .
On Saturday, March 20, The Kid’s Kingdom in Nanuet hosts its 2010 Spring Fling to benefit Child Care Resources of Rockland. Children of all ages can visit the amazing Kid’s Kingdom from 10AM until 4PM for games, crafts, face painting, snacks, raffles entertainment and more. Kid’s Kingdom is located at 121 West Nyack Road in Nanuet. Admission is $12 per child, $5 per child under 2 yrs old and adults are free. Call 425-0009 x630 for more info.
The New Apostolic Church, 30 Summit Avenue in Spring Valley, invites friends and neighbors to attend a worship service and fundraiser to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief effort on Sunday, March 21. The service begins at 10:30AM and includes musical performances and refreshments. Attendees will have the opportunity to make donations to the relief efforts in Haiti. Anyone who would like to make a donation but cannot attend the event can call 201-294-4417.
St. Joseph Regional High School, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, NJ will be hosting its Annual Spring Craft Show/Sale on Sunday, March 21 from 10AM until 4PM.
The event will showcase the talents of 100 craftspeople and fine artists. Admission is $2 and children and seniors are free. Call 201-391-3300 for more information.
On Friday, March 26, The BPOE Elks Ladies Club #877 Haverstraw Lodge will hold its 2nd Annual "Fish Fry" from 5-8PM. Adults & Seniors/$12 and Children 12 and under/$6. Info: 942-0429.
The Village of Suffern’s Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 27 at the Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Avenue. The hunt for eggs begins at9AM for ages 1-3; 9:15AM for ages 4-6; and 9:30AM for ages 7-11 at the Avon Park, Virginia Menschner Gazebo. Remember to bring a basket and a camera for photos with the bunny. Breakfast with the Bunny will follow each hunt. For further information call 357-7943 or visit www.suffernvillage.com .
On Saturday, April 10, the Village of Suffern Recreation Dept is sponsoring a trip to see “Promises, Promises…” at The Broadway Theater, 1681 Broadway in NYC.
11AM – Depart from Suffern Village Hall
2PM – Show Time
5PM – Depart NYC
Ticket cost is $98 per person and includes front mezzanine ticket and bus transportation. Call 357-7943 for more details.
On Sunday, April 25, The Women’s Club of Suffern presents a Spring Fashion show at the Holiday Inn in Suffern from 1-4PM. The proceeds will benefit the Women’s Club Scholarship Fund. Fashions are by the Dress Barn of Ramsey and David’s Bridal. Tickets are $35 and include Buffet Luncheon, silent auction, prizes, vendors and more. Call 364-5623 for more information.
The Haverstraw Brick Museum, 12 Main Street in Haverstraw is presenting the following events:
Saturday, March 13 from 11AM-4PM:
Antique Appraisal. Unlimited article appraisals at $5 per item.
Call 947-3505 for information on all events at the Haverstraw Brick Museum.
The Piermont Historical Society presents the following events at The Piermont Station, 50 Ash Street in Piermont:
No events scheduled at this time
Call 365-0655 for more info on all events.
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, March 12: Musical entertainment by Ivan Jensen and Denis Riney.
Friday, March 26: George Leahy will speak about Irish contributions to Rockland County.
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.)
"Be On The Cutting Edge Of Your Job Search" Series: Wednesdays 6:30-8PM
NO FEE. For info and reservations call 358-9390.
Congregation Shaarey Israel, 18 Montebello Road in Suffern, proudly presents the following:
“Tot Shabbot” : Fridays from 10AM to 10:45AM. A weekly program beginning April 24 An opportunity for youngsters to embrace and understand what Shabbot is all about, with songs, stories, crafts and blessings. For additional information and to register call 369-0300.
For more info log onto www.congshaareyisrael.org
The Association for the Visually Impaired is seeking volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired clients residing in Orange County. Activities include providing transportation, grocery shopping, reading mail, or companionship. Contact Carolyn at 355-6119.
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 .
Parents Without Partners, Pascack Valley Chapter #548 in Park Ridge, NJ is holding the following events:
Sunday, March 7: PWP is having a dance at the Park Ridge Elks Club, Sulak Lane in Park Ridge, NJ, from 6:30PM to 11PM. Admission is $7 for members and $10 for guests.
Sunday, March 21: PWP is having a dance at the Park Ridge Elks Club, Sulak Lane in Park Ridge, NJ, from 6:30PM to 11PM. Admission is $7 for members and $10 for guests.
Sunday, April 18: PWP is having a dance at the Park Ridge Elks Club, Sulak Lane in Park Ridge, NJ, from 6:30PM to 11PM. Admission is $7 for members and $10 for guests.
Orientation is always available for prospective members upon request.
Call 201-391-9440 for further details and directions.
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:
March 8 at 6:30PM : Meet with Shira the Psychic. In-person registration. Limited to 20 persons.
March 9 at 7:30PM : The Library Board of Trustees will meet.
March 9 and March 11, 5:45-8:45PM : The Empire Safety Council holds a 6 Hour Defensive Driving Class. In-person registration. $23 fee. Class size limited.
March 15 at 6:30PM : Astrophyscist Kevin Manning conducts a hands-on Astronomy Workshop.
March 17 at 6:30PM : Tea Master Elizabeth Knight presents a program on Celtic Women, including tea and soda bread tasting. In-person registration. Program size limited.
March 18 at 6:30PM : Learn how to Empower Yourself in the World of Energy.
March 21 at 3PM: The East Lynn Theater Company presents "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle".
Call 786-3800 for more information.
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.
Call 352-5700 for more information on all events at The Finkelstein Memorial Library.
The Tappan Library, 93 Main Street in Tappan, has the following events:
Wednesdays from 7-8PM: “Share a Book with your Child”. An adult/child book discussion for ages 9 and up.
For more information on all events call 359-3877
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.
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.
For information on all events call 201-529-READ
The New City Library, 220 N. Main Street in New City, presents the following Programs:
No events listed at this time.
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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