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Step-by-Step Adult Beginner Art Classes at Arts Alive in Nanuet, NY www.NYArtsAlive.com
Adult Beginner Watercolor Classes Starting May 17th - Register Today!
Step by Step Instruction - Learn how much fun it is to paint in watercolor with our easy to follow, step by step instruction methods taught since 1990. Arts Alive Art School in Nanuet, NY - www.NYArtsAlive.com
E-Z Learn To Draw Workshop - Sunday May 20th - Register Today!
Learn to draw anything you can see in just 3 hours...Guaranteed! www.NYArtsAlive.com
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May 18
A Taste Of Shabbat
Time:10:45 AM FREE
JCC 450 West Nyack Road West Nyack NY 10994
Short Description:Parents and kids will welcome and celebrate
Shabbat at the JCC. We will sing songs with Israel emissary and resident guiter
player, Daniel Sonnenschein, share stories, and make crafts.
www.jccrockland.org
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5/19/2012 10:00 AM, Rain Date: 5/20/2012 10:00 AM
Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives
Antique & Collectible sale on the grounds of the DePew House featuring antiques, fine collectibles, jewlery, toys. The museum's new exhibit 'We Are Orangetown' will be open free of charge. A multimedia exhibit that will present a historical snapshot of the 6 hamlets and 4 river villages that create Orangetown. Independently, they speak to our nation's growth and development along 'America's river' - the Hudson. Together they verify the claim - Rich in History. 196 Chief Bill Harris Way Orangeburg, NY, 10962-1706 Contact Information:
http://www.orangetownmuseum.com (845) 398-1302
5/19/2012 10:00 AM
Hike to Popolopen Gorge & Fort Montgomery
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain, NY, 109110351
Popolopen Gorge & Fort Montgomery. Moderate 7 mile hike. Hike from Bear Mtn. Inn through the gorge and up the Torne, past Ft Montgomery and through the Bear Mtn. Zoo. We will learn about the history of the area as well as the Revolutionary War battles that occured here. Bring water, lunch, and hiking boots. Steady rain or threat of thunder showers cancels. Meet at Bear Mtn. Inn at 10:15.
Contact Information: 845-519-4247
5/19/2012 10:00 AM
Historic Cemetary Tour
The cemetery adjacent to the Church contains graves and stones from the early 1700's. American and British soldiers from the Revolutionary War are buried here. The remains of an African American cemetery is on the grounds. The present church was built in 1835 and is the third church at this site. Architecture is Federal and Greek Revival. The second church was the one in which the André trial in 1780. Two years before Andre's trial, the Church was used as a prison and hospital after the Baylor Massacre in September, 1778. Contact Information: http://churches.rca.org/tappanreformed/index.html
845-359-1694
5/19/2012
BALLPARK FLEA (9:00 am - 4:00pm)
1 Provident Bank Park Drive, Pomona, NY 10970
This event is a flea market catering to Rockland County residents. Our first flea market is garage sale style allowing people a show to sell their spring cleaning throw aways. With the Provident Bank Park and the Ramapo mountains as a backdrop residents will enjoy treasure hunting and good food. BALLPARK FLEA WILL SPONSOR FOUR 2012 SHOWS AND THIS IS THE FIRST
For Further Information, please call 845-709-4504 or visit www.vintagehudsonvalley.com
Saturday, May 19th from 10-5.
Ramapo History Day is the culmination of a week of talks sharing the significant role that Hudson Highland's Ramapo River Pass has played in the founding of this nation and the creation of the Empire State. From the prehistoric travels of Native American tribesmen to the thunderous plus of today's New York State Thruway, the Ramapo River Pass provides the most important, southern, inland gateway through one of the Earth's oldest mountain ranges and into the great State of New York. As a result, the Ramapo Pass has welcomed thousands of travelers over the past 400 years, including Revolutionary War General George Washington and the most famous members of his illustrious command; the notorius outlaw Claudius Smith; pioneers of the American Industrial Revolution; President Willard Fillmore and Secretary of State Daniel Webster aboard the inaugural journey of the historic New York & Erie Railroad; the rich and famous associates of tobacco giant Pierre Lourilard IV, who parlayed his historic Tuxedo Club into the nation's first planned community; and the nation's first African American Supreme Court jurist, Come, celebrate and learn more about one of New York State's key historic corridors at the 1848 mansion of industrialist and philanthropist Jacob Sloat on Saturday, May 19th from 10-5.
Contact Information: http://www.friendsofharmonyhall.org 845.712.5220
May 20, 2012
"E-Z LEARN TO DRAW" - Yes, YOU CAN learn how to draw in just 3 HOURS! GUARANTEED! If you can see it, you can draw it! Learn how to draw anything you can see in this AMAZING WORKSHOP successfully teaching teens thru Adults since 1996! Sign up for either NANUET workshop date: May 20th - Noon to 3 pm OR June 2nd 10AM- 1PM. SPACE IS LIMITED. http://nyartsalive.homestead.com/spring2012.html
5/20/2012 12:00 PM
Piermont Train Station Historic Tour
80 Ash Street
(Erie Trail and Ash Street)
Piermont, NY, 10968-1014
Tour with docents of the recently restored Piermont Rail Station, which is listed on the National Register. The station is sited on the former Erie RR line, now the Erie Trail connecting Nyack, Grand View, Piermont and Sparkill, and can be approached by walkers and cyclists from the Trail. Cars will approach via Ash Street. Various rail road artifacts will be on display.
Contact Information: http://piermonthistoricsociety.org 845-398-1737
Nyack's Famous Street Fair
Sunday, May 20
10am-5pm Main St. and Broadway Nyack, NY
Visit the river village of Nyack this Sunday for the famous ACADA Street Fair! ACADA, the Art, Craft & Antiques Dealers Association is a group of merchants and artisans in Nyack, New York, who are dedicated to promoting the unique qualities of our village to the world. Hundreds of vendors featuring quality handmade crafts, art, unique gifts and accessories, home decor, antiques, children's play area, great food, and much more! No pets allowed. Fun for the whole family! Free admission. Rain or shine.For more information visit www.acadaofnyack.com or call
(845) 358-9126.
Concert Thursday, May 24
7:30pm The First Reformed Church
18 South Broadway Nyack, NY 10960
The award winning Eroica Duo, Erika Nickrenz and Sara Sant'Ambrogio, will perform an evening of music on Thursday, May 24th, 7:30 p.m. at the historic First Reformed Church. The first all-female chamber ensemble has performed worldwide, establishing themselves on the vanguard of a new generation of classical artists. This musical evening will feature aselection of chamber music favorites for piano and cello.Tickets: $25 In Advance / $30 At the Door / $15 Students / $75 VIP Seats & After Party at HSBC Bank or call 866-811-4111.
For information: info@artsrock.org or call 845-418-ARTS or visit www.artsrock.org
Rockland Boulders vs. Newark Bears:
Opening Day at Provident Bank Park
Tuesday, May 22 7pm
Provident Bank Park 1 Provident Bank Park Dr. Pomona, NY
The Boulders make their return to Provident Bank Park to start their second season! Pitcher Bobby Blevins is slated to be on the mound as Rockland squares off with the Newark Bears. It's Military Appreciation Night - $5.00 off each ticket for members of the military and their families. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive magnetic schedules courtesy of Provident Bank, and the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive Band-Aid dispensers, courtesy of Good Samaritan Hospital. Purchase tickets by calling 845-364-0009 or email tickets@rocklandboulders.com. Visit www.rocklandboulders.com for more information.
May 27
Big Band Sound (2:00 pm - 4:00pm)
New City Library, 220 North Main Street New City, NY
This lively band returns for its annual outdoor concert. Bring a blanket or chair. In the event of rain, concert will be indoors.
For more information call New City Library, 845-634-4997, ext. 139.
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June 2
Amore House Prayer Breakfast
Time: 9-11 AM $22.00
Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads Court, Rt 17K, Newburgh, NY
Amore House Inc is a nonprofit organization, established in 2011. Our purpose is to provide housing and training for young women, ages 18 to 24, who have aged out of Foster Care in
Orange County. The purpose of the prayer breakfast is to raise awareness of the
issues these young women face upon aging out of foster care. Come out and share
your prayers to these young women. www.amorehouse.org
Sunday, June 3rd
The PAWBRIDGE AUCTION to Benefit Hi Tor & North Rockland Rowing Club
Auction to purchase beautiful hand painted dog and cat sculptures by local artists.
Entertainment, light fare, cash bar, prizes and more. Union Restaurant, Haverstraw, NY. Info: http://paintedpawbrigade.com/about/
June 7, 2012
Rockland Business Women's Network Annual Dinner
6-10 pm; $85 for RBWN members; $95 for non-members.
The View in Piermont
The Rockland Business Women's Network (RBWN) will hold its annual Awards & Scholarships Dinner on Thursday, June 7, 2011, from 6 pm to 10 pm at The View, Piermont, NY. Comedian Kerry Louise (www.kerrilouise.com) will emcee the event. There will be live music courtesy of the Edwin Vazquez Band (www.evband.com). More info: www.rbwn.org
Five for Fighting to appear at Provident Bank Park in Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 8 7:30pm Provident Bank Park 1 Provident Bank Park Dr. Pomona, NY
Five for Fighting, otherwise known as American pop-singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, will appear at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Provident Bank Park in Pomona as part of the 2012 Summer Concert Series.Best known for piano-based rock, such as the Top 40 songs "Superman (It's Not Easy)" (2001), "100 Years" (2003), and "The Riddle" (2006), Five for Fighting tickets are on sale now. General admission $25; Seated Bowl $35 and general admission, floor $45.
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://rocklandboulders.com/pressbox/features/index.html?article_id=182
Sponsored by the Ramapo Local Development Corp.
Saturday June 9th - 11AM - 2PM
Watercolor Pencil Painting Workshop
Want to get outdoors this summer to draw and paint?
Going on vacation? Or do you just want to get out and have some
creative time in local parks or gardens or even paint from photographs?
Watercolor pencils are easy to carry and fun to work with in any outdoor location! Pack your lunch, beverage and a snack for this fun filled creative and informative
Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17
Clearwater festival will take place at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival will feature a number of superb storytellers and family-oriented entertainers as well as juried crafts, the Green Living Expo, the Working Waterfront with small boat exhibits and rides, environmental education displays and exhibits, and the Circle of Song where audience participation is the focus. The festival is wheelchair accessible and most stage programming is staffed with American Sign Language Interpreters. http://www.clearwater.org/festival/index.html
Saturday June 9th - 11AM - 2PM
Outdoor Watercolor Pencil Landscape Painting Workshop
Want to get outdoors this summer to draw and paint?
Going on vacation? Or do you just want to get out and have some
creative time in local parks or gardens or even paint from photographs?
Watercolor pencils are easy to carry and fun to work with in any outdoor location! Pack your lunch, beverage and a snack for this fun filled creative and informative
1/2-Day Workshop has 3 Parts:
1) How to Create Beautiful Landscape Compositions
2) Fundamental Skills for Sketching and Drawing Landscapes
3) Painting with Watercolor Pencils.
You should have very good basic Drawing Skills for this workshop.
(Take the EZ Draw Class first if you want to gain very good basic Drawing Skills)
Raindate - Sunday June 10th; Registration Deadline: June 1st
July 19,2012
Jawonio 11th Annual film benefit
"Ice Age 4"
Time: 7pm
$30 adults and $15 children
Jawonio fundraiser in support of our children's services
www.jawonio.org
Monday October 22, 2012
Orange County Bridal Expo
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
$ 5.00 advance /$7.00 door
Meadowbrook Lodge 1290 Route 94, New Windsor, NY
Wedding planning Showcase www.bridaltradeshows.com
Contact Phone 800-625-3976 Event Contact Email: info@bridaltradeshows.com
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Congers Lake Memorial Park, 6 Gilchrest Rd., Congers, NY 10920
The Town of Clarkstown is opening its ice skating rink. This ice skating rink uses “synthetic ice” that has been installed at the roller rink at Congers Lake Memorial Park. Free Admission for Clarkstown Residents. Small fee for non residents.. Contact the Town of Clarkstown Parks and Recreations for further information, (845)639-6200.
COMPEER PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS - 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.
BINGO - 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 .
OPEN MIC - On-Going Saturday Nights
The 2nd Saturday of Every Month - 7PM
This is an informal open mic night to share music, food and fun.
Held at Stony Point Presbyterian Church, 125 W. Main St., Stony Point.
Performers may sign up at 6:30 pm. There is a suggested donation of
$5 which includes coffee/tea, desserts and live entertainment. Proceeds
to benefit local community projects. For more info contact
purrplpatty@msn.com or mower943@aol.com. Tel. 845-786-2237. This event is co-sponsored by Central Presbyterian
Church in Haverstraw, NY.
Orangetown - Edward Hopper’s Backyard Exhibit (1:00 pm - 4:00pm)
The DePew House, 196 Blaisdell Rd, Orangeburg, NY
Exhibit is open Tuesdays 10 - 2 pm; Sundays 1 - 4pm
A historic snapshot of the surrounding area formative to Edward Hopper’s early years.
Featuring objects, photographs and personalities of the late Victorian Era in
Orangetown. The spectacular light off of the Hudson River was to follow Hopper
throughout his creative life as he developed his particular aesthetic and came
to be known as the most American of painters.
The Rockland County Guidance Center, 2 New Hempstead Road in
New City offers the following Free 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
Call 683-5666 for information on all programs.
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 7:00 to 8:30PM in the Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway in Nyack.
Call 358-1175 or 548-1769 for more info.
Guests are always welcome.
The Association for the Visually Impaired is seeking volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired clients residing in Rockland County. Activities include providing
transportation, grocery shopping, reading mail, or companionship.
Contact Carolyn at 355-6119.
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.
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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