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
As part of Rockland County’s efforts to go “green,” County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef announces the launch of a new website, www.RenewRockland.org. It will serve as a one-stop resource for residents, businesses and organizations to find rebates, incentives and grants to lower energy costs and conserve resources. The RenewRockland.org website can also be accessed through the Rockland County website, www.rocklandgov.com , by clicking on the top right icon, “www.RenewRockland.org.”
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.
The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road in New City presents “Images of Rockland in Photographs and Words”. The exhibit features the photographs and words of Arthur H. Gunther, Journal-News Editorial Page Editor and author of “The Column Rule”. The exhibit runs June 27 – August 29 (Wednesday to Sunday, 12-4PM). For more information call 634-9629 or visit www.rocklandhistory.org .
Armchair Walking Tour Series:
Aug 4 at 7:30PM : “Rockland Reminiscing with Arthur Gunther III”
Friends of the Orangetown Museum
The Depew House, 196 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburgh, NY
Orangetown History Museum and Archives Exhibit Opening: Our Lives in Their Hands; Fire, Police & Emergency Services of Orangetown
Learn the history of our local heroes
Exhibition Dates & Times:
April 18 thru Nov 7:
Tuesdays 10AM-2PM, Sundays 1-4PM
Call 398-1302 for more information.
The Lions Club of Nanuet is sponsoring two Food Drives:
July 24-25 : Pathmark and PetSmart on Nanuet from 10AM-4PM.
July 31-Aug 1 : Shop Rite New City and West Nyack from 10AM-4PM.
The Village of Suffern Presents Concerts in The Virginia Menschner Gazebo:
Thursday, Aug 5: Magic Moments – A Trip Back in Time
All Concerts Begin at 7PM
In case of rain, concerts will be held at the George J. Parness Community Center, 41 Washington Ave. For more info call 357-7943.
The Association for the Visually Impaired will be holding their Annual Golf Extravaganza on August 9th at the Patriot Hills Golf Course in Stony Point. The cost is $225 per golfer and includes golf fees, cart, BBQ lunch, cocktails and dinner. To register and for more information call 574-4950.
On Saturday, Sept 25, The Hudson Valley Chapter of the Nam Knights of America will hold their 11th Annual Family Benefit Picnic and Car & Bike Show. The event takes place from 12 noon until 5PM at the German Masonic Fairgrounds in Tappan. The rain date is Oct 9 and for more info call 359-4005.
The Haverstraw Brick Museum, 12 Main Street in Haverstraw is presenting the following events:
The monthly Antique Appraisals by Rick Ricca at the Museum are cancelled for the summer, they will resume on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1PM-4PM.
On Saturday, Aug 14, the Museum will be holding a Tag Sale Fund-raiser from 1-4PM. Articles include books, dishes, clothes and household items and range in price from $25 and up.
Call 947-3505 for more details.
August 2-6 & August 9-13
Old Fashioned Summer Day Camp at The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road in New City.
Travel back in time for an unforgettable journey! Spend a week at the Jacob Blauvelt House and discover a simpler time.
For children ages 7-11. Meets Mon-Thurs 9AM-12:30PM ; Fri 9AM-1:30PM.
Cost: $150/ Historical Society members, $175/ non-members. Call 634-9629 for reservations and information. www.rocklandhistory.org
Adult Learning Center of Rockland
121 West Nyack Road, Nanuet 623-5467
Summer Session: June 7 – July 29
Classes:
Introduction to Computers: Mon, June 7, 9:30-11:30PM; Mon, June 7, 1-3PM; Wed, June 9, 9:30-11:30PM
Word Processing: Tues, June 8, 9:30-11:30AM
Digital Imagining (Using Photoshop) Wed, June 9, 1-3PM
Genealogy (Tracing your ancestors): Thurs, June 10, 9:30-11:30PM
Internet & E-mail: Thurs, June 10, 1-3PM
Small classes of 8 students, with 1 instructor and 2 coaches. Classes are 2 hours, once a week for 8 weeks. $65 for 8-week session. Call 623-5467 to register.
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.
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
Nyack Toastmasters provides a fun, low-pressure environment where adults can enhance their communication and presentation skills. Members build their confidence by practicing before an audience of friendly and supportive peers. Toastmasters learn by doing, polishing their own skills by helping others to improve as well.
Nyack Toastmasters meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 to 8PM in the Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway in Nyack. Call 358-1175 for more info.
August Dates are Aug 15 & Aug 26. Guests are always welcome.
Congregation Shaarey Israel, 18 Montebello Road in Suffern, proudly presents the following:
Tuesday, Aug 3: Join us for a beautiful summer night cruising the Hudson River aboard the cruise ship “Commander.” The ship departs from Haverstraw Marina at 6:30PM and returns at 9:30PM. Enjoy a Kosher Chinese dinner and music from the “Temple Dudes.” Cost is $36 per person. For more info and reservations call 369-0300.
“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, August 15 from 7PM-11PM: PWP #548 is holding a dance "Pie ala Mode Sunday" at the Park Ridge Elks Club, Sulak Lane in Park Ridge, NJ. Admission is $10 for guests and $7 for members. Refreshments are served.
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:
Haverstraw residents Nancy Joseph, Jr and Joseph Jagelka, Sr will exhibit their photographs, paintings and collages during the months of July and August.
Aug 2 at 1:30PM and 6:30PM : The movie "Harold & Maude" will be shown.
Aug 3 at 6:30PM : Kim Hendrickson presents Simple Ice Cream Dessert Ideas for Summer Entertaining.
Aug 9 at 1:30PM and 6:30PM : The movie "Raising Arizona" will be shown.
Aug 10 at 7:30PM : The Library Board of Trustees will meet.
Aug 16 at 1:30PM and 6:30PM : The movie "Heathers" will be shown.
Aug 23 at 1:30PM and 6:30PM : The movie “Barton Fink” will be shown.
Aug 24 and Aug 26 from 5:45PM to 8:45PM : The Empire Safety Council conducts a 6 Hour Defensive Driving Class. In-Person registration. $23 fee payable at registration.
Aug 25 at 6:30PM : Shawn Hubbell gives a class on Summertime Cooking.
Aug 30 at 1:30PM and 6:30PM : The movie “Serial Mom” will be shown.
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.
Beginning Monday, July 12 at 6PM, the library will be showing summer teen movies in the Fielding Room. The program will run every Monday until August 16.
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:
Tuesday, Aug 10 at 7PM: “Sterling Forest Since the 50's” with historian Doc Bayne.
Saturday, Aug 14 from 11AM-1PM: Woodturning with the Rockland County Woodturners.
Saturday, Aug14 at 6:30PM : Concert on the Lawn with the Akiva Friedman Quartet.
Tuesday, Aug 17 at 7PM: Extinction in the Rain Forest.
Friday, Aug 20 at 1:30PM : Louis Landon performs Gershwin, Cole Porter and more.
Wednesday, Aug 25 at 1:30PM : “The Ancient Greeks” with Dr. Barry Kass.
Call 634-4997 or visit www.newcitylibrary.org for more information on all events.
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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