*Please note that all phone numbers are in the 845 Area Code unless otherwise specified
The Historical Society of Rockland, 20 Zukor Road in New City, is proud to present The 36th Annual Miniature, Dollhouse & Art Exhibition. The exhibition, which will showcase the work of miniature artists, fine artists, quilters and dollhouse creators, will be curated by Joanne Potanovic. The exhibition will open Sunday, Nov 20, 2011 and run through Sunday, Feb 26, 2012. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 12PM-4PM. Suggested admission is $7/Adults; $3/Members, Seniors and children under 12; and free for children under 3. Call 634-9629 or visit www.rocklandhistory.org for more information.
New Hope Christian Church, 57 Main St (Rt 306) in Monsey, is offering Financial Peace University on Monday nights from 7:30PM-9:30PM beginning January 23. In 13 lessons you will learn from Dave Ramsey how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest in the future and more. Come to a Free Preview on Monday, Jan 9 at 7:30PM to see what the class will be like. Free child care will be provided. Register online at www.newhoperockland.com or call 356-2031 for more information.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rockland County is hosting a kickoff event on the evening of Thursday, Feb 9 at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 425 East Rt. 59 in Nanuet. Dinner will be served at 6PM and will include a short program featuring a guest speaker. The event is open to anyone with an interest in participating in the Relay For Life in Rockland County. Those interested in attending should RSVP to the American Cancer Society at 845-440-2521.
On Thursday, Feb 16, The Stony Point PBA is sponsoring a Blood Drive in memory of Jimmy McNicholas. The event will be held in the RHO Bldg.at Patriot Hills, 5 Clubhouse Lane in Stony Point from 3-9PM. For more information or to make an appointment please call 786-2422.
On Saturday, Feb 18th, The Mahwah Elks Lodge, located at One Foxwood Lane, Mahwah, NJ, is holding a Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance from 7PM to 11PM. The event is open to the public. Featured will be live music by Lost Horizon (Blues, Country & Classic Rock). Food and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $30.00 per person, $55.00 per couple and $50.00 per couple for Senior Citizens. For tickets call 201- 592-2906.
The Rockland Independent Living Center, 873 Rt. 45, Suite 108, in New City will recognize the 9th Anniversary of the William H. Mullen Computer Center/Cyber Café with a special Open House on Friday, Feb 17 from 1-4PM The highlight of the event will be an exhibit of art works created by young adults in the Jawonio Day Services Program. For more info call 624-1366 ext 111.
On Saturday, Feb 25, The Historical Society of Rockland is sponsoring a daytrip to tour The New York Historical Society. Guests will take a private guided tour of the highlights of the museum, as well as a luncheon at Caffe Storico and other activities. The bus trip is $89 per person ($79 for HSRC Members) and includes museum and tour admissions, Lunch and transportation. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information and reservations call 634-9629 or visit www.rocklandhistory.org .
A new self-help tax preparation program for all ages, Free Assisted Self-Service Tax (FAST) Preparation, will be offered at the Nanuet Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet, during the 2012 tax filing season. The program is available Wednesdays, Feb 1 – April 11 from 10AM – 2PM.
Co-located with the traditional AARP Tax Aide tax program, FAST will offer free tax preparation for workers and working families with incomes up to $57,000 and those eligible for the Earned Income Credit.
For more information residents can call 1-888-AARP-NOW or at www.aarp.org .
The 2012 edition of the Bergen County Model Railroad Club’s Train Show runs for 3 weekends, starting Saturday, Feb 18 through March 4, including President’s Day, Monday, Feb 20. The show is open Saturdays 10AM-5PM, Sundays 12 noon-5PM and President’s Day 12 noon-5PM. The show is located at the United Methodist Church, corner of John Street and Franklin Avenue in Pearl River. Donation of $5/Adults and $2/children 12 and under. Cameras are welcome and lunch and refreshments will be available. For more info please visit www.pearlriverumc.com .
The Rockland Independent Living Center, 873 Rt 45 in New City, is starting an after-school program to provide one-on-one homework assistance for children with special needs or learning disabilities. This program will be provided free of charge. The sessions will be held two days per week: Mondays and Thursdays from 3-5PM. Healthy snacks will be provided and parents will need to arrange transportation to and from the sessions. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 624-1366 ext. 113.
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.”
Come in and browse “Grandma’s Closet”, a Thrift Shop at the Thiells United Methodist Church, 102 Rosman Road in Thiells. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10AM-2PM. You’ll find something for everyone! Donations are gratefully accepted during store business hours. Call 942-1418 or 354-9133 for more info.
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.
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, 10 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville, has the following events:
Feb 6 at 7PM: Take a Self Defense class from Black Belt Raymond Portante.
Feb 8 at 1:30PM & 6:30PM : The movie “Before Sunset” will be shown.
Feb 11 at 11AM: Take a Zumba Gold Class. For Seniors.
Feb 14 at 7:30PM : The Library Board of Trustees wiil meet.
Feb 14 at 7:30PM : Take a Zumba Class.
Feb 15 at 1:30PM & 6:30PM : The movie “(500) Days of Summer” will be shown.
Feb 19 at 2PM: Mitch Kahn presents Songs That Won the Academy Award.
Feb 21 at 1PM: Lunch and a Movie – Bring lunch and watch a new release movie. Popcorn and beverage provided.
Feb 21 at 7PM: Attend “Keeping Spirits Bright with Spring Flowers” and get flower arranging tips.
Feb 22 at 1:30PM & 6:30PM : The movie "A Summer in Genoa” will be shown.
Feb 26 at 2PM: World Class Drummer Kobla Mensa Dente will perform.
Feb 28 at 7:30PM : Take a Zumba Class.
Feb 29 at 1:30PM & 6:30PM : The movie "Wackiness” 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.
The Library is now offering GED classes to help people pass the GED in French or Spanish. For more information visit the Library, go to the Library website or call 532-5700 ext 265.
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:
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VITA:Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
Saturdays starting Feb 11 from 1-5PM and Wednesdays starting Feb 15 from 6-9PM.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low-to-moderate income ($45,000and below for singles and married filing jointly) people who cannot prepare taxes on their own. Please register at Reference Desk.
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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.
Second Saturday of Each Month: "Classic Book and Film Society" facilitated by Carolyn Epstein and Rich Thieker
Forth Saturday of Each Month: "Knit One, Drop In" with Carolyn Epstein
Thursdays at 7:30PM : “Yoga” with Andrea Yoson.
Thursdays at 7PM: "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" - Career Transition Support and Networking Group.
Tuesday, Jan 31 at 7PM: "New Year, New You" with Susan Kraus, Registered Dietician.
Saturday, Feb 4 at 2PM: Family Matinee Movie “Dolphin Tale”
Sunday, Feb 5 at 2PM: “Vive la France” – All Seasons Chamber Players with guest pianist Steve Beck.
Tuesday, Feb 7 at7PM: “The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived” with co-authors Dan Karlan and Jeremy Salter.
Sunday, Feb 12 at 2PM: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with “My Romance”, Songs of Romantic Broadway.
Monday, Feb 13 at 7PM: “The Military Education of George Washington: 1753-1783” with Glenn LeBoeuf.
Sunday, Feb 19 at 2PM: Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Dr. Dubious Dixieland Jazz Band.
Wednesday, Feb 22 at 7PM: A discussion of John Weldon Johnson’s “Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” with Prof. Ellen Dolgin.
Sunday, Feb 26 at 2PM: “Marquee Melodies: The Music of the Movies” with laura Hull.
Wednesday, Feb 29 at 7PM: “Mozart Masterpieces” a Multi Medis Program with Catherine Sprauge.
These programs are free. No ticket or registration is needed (except for author receptions). Seats are on a "first come" basis. Doors will be closed when concerts begin. Latecomers ar seated at the first possible convenience.
For information on all events call 201-529-READ
The New City Library, 220 N. Main Street in New City, presents the following Programs:
Fridays, 5-6:30PM : Teen Program - Gaming Competition
Monday, Feb 13 at 3PM: Children’s Program – Drop In Valentine Craft. Make a quick card for your Valentines!
Wednesday, Feb 22 at 7PM: Teen Program – Charcoal Workshop. Art teacher Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian covers charcoal drawing. Limited enrollment begins Feb 6.
Monday, Feb 27 at 1PM: Kathy Schwartz, former Cornell Cooperative Agent will discuss spending less and living simply.
Call 634-4997 or visit www.newcitylibrary.org for more information on all events.
The Rose Memorial Library, 79 East Main Street in Stony Point is offering the following Teen Programs:
Tuesday, Feb 7 at 5PM: Teen Advisory Group
Thursday, Feb 9 from 6-9PM: Poetry Jam at Tomkins Cove
Friday, Feb 17 from 5-6:30PM : Wii Gaming After Hours. Grades 5 and up.
Tuesday, Feb 21, from 10AM-2PM: SAT Practice Test
Tuesday, Feb 21, from 5-6PM: Tween Book Club
Tuesday, March 6 at 5PM: Teen Advisory Group
Friday, March 9, time TBA: Teen Action Day
Tuesday, March13, from 5-6PM: Tween Book Club
Friday, March 16 from 5-6:30PM : Wii Gaming After Hours. Grades 5 and up.
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 take place on the second and forth Friday of each month at 12pm. Meetings are free and open to people of any age.
The Seniors Book Club meets every Monday from 1pm-3pm.
Friday, Feb 10: kevin Woyce will speak.
Friday, Feb 24: Dr Cliff Wood, President of RCC, will speak.
Friday, March 9: Gary Brown, Assistant Attorney General, will speak.
Friday, March 23: County Executive Scott Vanderhoef will speak.
Friday, April 13: Sue Belisle will present "Self Reflection: A Life Review."
For more info, call 356-3482.
The Rockland County Guidance Center, 2 New Hempstead Road in New City 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
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.
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 or call 369-0300.
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:
Call for more information.
Orientation is always available for prospective members upon request.
Call 201-391-9440 for further details and directions.
Suffern's Fromm-Maxwell-DeBaun 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 on all Post events call 357-6707.
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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