What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, August 28th– Wednesday, September 3rd

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Halloween Costume Swap

Donate old Halloween costumes and accessories for kids and teens anytime between Tuesday, September 2nd and Sunday, October. 5th. Then stop in Monday, Oct 6th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to find something new!

No registration necessary. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main Street, Tappan NY 10983

TAPPAN: Tappan Free Library, Drop-in Tech Help

Do you have any questions about computers or smartphones? Do you want to learn how to manage your files and folders on your computer or access and download digital books? Drop in for help from a librarian!  Bring your own device, or use one of the library’s desktop computers.

Registration is not required. This event will take place September 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main Street, Tappan NY 10983

BLAUVELT: Blauvelt Library, Friday Morning Walking Club

Join a dedicated group that sets out for a weekly, hour long walk. The club meets at the Blauvelt Free Library at 10:00 a.m. to walk on the Rail Trail.

Registration required. This event will take place August 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Register at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-2811 for assistance. 541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913

BLAUVELT:  Blauvelt Library,  Chair Yoga & Guided Meditation

Join us on Thursday mornings for Chair Yoga and Guided Meditation with Debbie Broadman who will teach you various yoga poses to improve strength and balance along with a guided meditative journey to restore, refresh and rejuvenate your body and mind.

Registration required. This event will take place August 25th from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-2811 for assistance. 541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Bake to the Future (1950s)

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other! In Bake to the Future, teens will journey through different decades, recreating iconic recipes from various eras and bringing them to life in their home kitchens. For our first season, we’ll be exploring the 1950s, challenging participants to bake a dish that represents this vibrant decade.

At the end of each challenge, teens bring their baked goods to the library, where a panel of judges will taste, evaluate, and rate the dishes. Winners will be chosen based on specific criteria (creativity, presentation, historical accuracy, taste) and will receive an exciting food-related prize to elevate their culinary experience.

Registration required. The bakeoff judging contest will take place August 29th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River NY 10965

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Sunset Toastmasters

Sunset Toastmasters will meet at Pearl River Library in the Community Room the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Sunset Toastmasters builds confidence by overcoming your fear of public speaking. Improve your communication skills and open doors in your personal and professional life. Guests are welcomed and attend free. For more information contact officers@sunsettoastmasters.org, or http:www.sunsettoastmasters.org.

Registration is not required. This event will take place September 3rd from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Register at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River NY 10965

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Rhino Comedy, Friends of the Rhino Stage

Join us for a cavalcade of Rhino Comedy Competition All-Stars! Rhino Comedy is proud to present a special night celebrating the winners and finalists of Rhino Comedy’s Competitions. These comics have honed their material and are taking it to the next level.

Hosted by Josh Tinley, starring Aaron Baez, Al Felony, Cooper Rego, Kevin Hufe, Rich Duggan, Suzanne Linfante, Paula Dattner and Headliner Michael Agunbiade

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starting at 8:00 p.m on Septmeber 5th. Table seating with 2 item min. Tickets are $12. Parties of 4 or more please email if you are buying separately so we can have your table ready – rhinocomedy@gmail.com.

Go to rhinoimprov.com or call 845-533-4616 to purchase tickets. 22 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SUFFERN: Suffern Free Library, Financial Freedom

Community Housing Innovations, or CHI, provides financial literacy education and counseling to clients, helping them manage their finances,  improve their credit, understand savings, reduce debt, and achieve long-term financial stability. During the presentation topics will include Financial Capability, Managing Money, Establishing & Maintaining Credit, Predatory Lending, Banking & Financial Services, and Planning for The Future. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is required. This event will take place August 29th  from 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SUFFERN: Suffern Free Library, Creative Writing & Memoir Writing Workshop

Whether you have an unfinished novel sitting in a drawer, or always wanted to write down some of your life stories, this workshop is for you. Students will work on a variety of brainstorming ideas and writing prompts to create characters, plot and setting. Bring laptop, or paper and pen and get ready to write! Students will leave inspired whether attending one session or all.

MJ Hanley-Goff is a Hudson Valley writer who hosts writing workshops to encourage others to start their writing practice, complete a novel, memoir, or business book.  When not teaching writing, she coaches high school students on their college application essay. 

Registration is required. This event will take place August 27th from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Breaking the Stigma & Working to Prevent Suicide

Presenter: Kevin W. Hertell (Founder and President of the S.A.R. Flag Family)

Join us as we discuss the importance of honoring and remembering those lost to suicide. Develop an understanding of why it is imperative that society works together in order to break the stigma around seeking help with mental health issues amongst the civilian and veteran communities. Learn about what it is his organization is doing in order to break this stigma, encourage others to seek treatment , the efforts being made in order to facilitate suicide prevention, and how it is you can get involved to start making a difference. This is part of the SITREP series moderated by SFC Alexander Stewart.

Register to attend online. This event will take place August 31st from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Cozy Fall Cooking

Presenter: Vanessa Young

Cozy up your cooking from morning through night. Welcome fall as we learn the secret to making fluffy Dutch baby apple pancakes, one-pan chicken dinners, and sides that taste like the season.

Register to attend online. This event will take place September 2nd from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Learn more at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Knit & Crochet Meetup

The Knit & Crochet group meets weekly on Zoom to socialize, help each other with new techniques and show off their final works of art!

Register to attend online. This event will take place September 2nd from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Hudson’s Mill Tavern, Caribbean Night!

Labor Day Weekend Caribbean Night at Hudson’s Mill! Close out the summer in true island style! Join us for a night of non-stop Caribbean vibes, tropical drinks, and feel-good music that’ll keep you moving all night long. Music by DJ Ely spinning the hottest reggae, dancehall, soca, kompa, afrobeats, and reggaeton.

Drink Specials:

–Caribbean Rum Punch Pitchers

–Red Stripe & Presidente Buckets

–Deep Eddy Cocktail Buckets

Let the island beats take over—Labor Day Weekend just got lit!

This event will take place August 30th, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Please call 845-429-5700 for reservations or go to hudsonsmillny.com to learn more. 55 W Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughter, Get Out

Come enjoy a free Friday matinee! Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.

Registration is not required. This event will take place August 29th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughter, Local Artists – Painting with Bob Ross

Art Exhibition Featuring Works from Artists that Participated in our Paint & Sip with Bob Ross Program.

Registration is required. This event will end August 31st from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

NANUET: Nanuet Library, Friday Docs Film Series

“How It Feels to Be Free” takes an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and tells the story of how six trailblazing performers–Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier– changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics.

Registration required. This event will take place August 29th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register for this event at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY 10954

NANUET: Nanuet Public Library, Adult Open Play

Come play your game of choice in the Community Room! Mah Jongg, Canasta, Scrabble, etc. Join others as they play their favorite games too! Please bring your own sets, cards and games.

Walk-ins are welcome. Please register to be informed of library closings. This event will take place September 2nd from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Register at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY 10954

WEST NYACK: West Nyack Library, Funday Friday Special Needs Program

Join us for games, coloring, crafts and puzzles. Enjoy snacks and have fun with friends.

Registration required. This event will take place September 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Learn more at westnyacklib.libcal.com, or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994

WEST NYACK: West Nyack Library, Back to School Game Night

6th grade and up. Celebrate (or commiserate??) back to school with us! There will be a variety of board games and snacks.

This event will take place September 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration is required. Learn more at westnyacklib.libcal.com, or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994

WEST NYACK: Levity Live, Tone Bell

Tone Bell is a comedian, writer, actor, and producer known for his comedy special Can’t Cancel This and comedy album One Night in Austin. Bell can currently be seen in the Netflix series SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST with comedian and actress Michelle Buteau, which earned him an NAACP Image Awards nomination, as well as hosting the cocktail competition series DRINK MASTERS also streaming on Netflix. Both series were recently renewed for a second season.

This event will take place August 29th through August 31st. Learn more at levitylive.com or call 845-353-5400 for assistance. 4210 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack NY 10994

Stony Point

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Tai Chi

Start your day off with breath and movement, mindfulness for body and mind. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat for meditation & relaxation at the end. We look forward to practicing with you! No registration required. All levels are welcome. TIME & LOCATION CHANGES FOR SUMMER: 8:00 a.m. at Bowline Park (in Haverstraw), at the Bandstand. Open to North Rockland residents.

No registration required. This event will take place September 3rd from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 79 E Main St, Stony Point, NY 10980

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Boo Hoo/Yahoo Brunch

Whether you’re shedding a tear or breathing a sigh of relief, we’re here for you! Join us at the library for our Boo Hoo / Yahoo Breakfast  –  a cozy drop-in brunch for parents and caregivers on the first day of school.

Stop by for a cup of coffee, a bagel (or two!), and a chance to connect with other grown-ups who are feeling all the feels as the school year kicks off. Whether you’re celebrating a bit of quiet time or feeling a little emotional about sending your little ones off, you’re not alone.

Drop in between 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., but please register so we can get an idea of how many people. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 79 E Main St, Stony Point, NY 10980

STONY POINT: Bear Mountain, Fridays at 5

Join us every week for Fridays @ Five at the Bear Mountain Inn until September 19, 2025 from   5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Featuring easy going evenings filled with live music, local drinks, good food and fresh mountain air! No tickets, no hassle.  Fun for the whole family!  Don’t miss out on the Summer Place to Be! This event will take place every Friday until September 19th, 2025. For more information, go to visitbearmountain.com or call 845-786-2731. 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain NY 10911

 

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

Castling

Penguin Rep Theatre

Stony Point

​In this heartwarming new comedy, workers at a local tire shop play chess as part of their daily morning ritual. But when their longstanding workplace becomes the target of a business takeover, they must scramble to avoid being put in the ultimate checkmate. World premiere.

*Closing Weekend!* September 7th, 2025

Go to penguinrep.org/plays or call 845-786-2873 for more information.

7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point NY 10980

 

All My Sons

Elmwood Playhouse

Nyack

September 12th – October 4th, 2025

During the war, Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is fitting conclusion to a play electrifying in its intensity.

Go to elmwoodplayhouse.com or call 845-353-1313 for more information.

10 Park Street, Nyack NY 10960

 

Don’t Dress for Dinner

Antrim Playhouse

Tappan

This breakneck farce follows Bernard, who is planning a romantic weekend away with his mistress. Things quickly go awry, alibis are confused, and Bernard and his best friend Robert must improv at the speed of light to try and keep their secret’s under wraps.

Running September 19th – October 5th 2025

Go to antrimplayhouse.com or call 845-533-5616 for more information.

32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983

 

Town Meetings

Orangetown – September 9th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo – September 3rd, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

 

Stony Point – September 9th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

 

Clarkstown – September 9th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

 

Haverstraw –  September 9th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

Rivers of Fate – Drama

When a teen is kidnapped by a sex-trafficking ring, a river pirate and a fierce mother embark on separate quests to find her, until their paths cross.

Leanne – Sitcom

When her husband leaves her for another woman, a resilient Southern mum starts over with the support of her loving, but unfiltered family.

Too Much – Romantic Comedy

Jessica, a New York workaholic is reeling from a broken relationship. She takes a job in London, where she plans to live like a Bronte sister. When she meets Felix, a walking series of red flags, their unusual connection is impossible to ignore.

Delirium – Drama

After returning from a trip, a university professor finds his wife having a severe nervous breakdown and unable to remember her life. He must find out what happened in her absence and what traumas brought his wife to this state.

To Kill a Monkey – Thriller

Enticed into the lucrative world of cyber crime, a struggling father faces a moral minefield where every choice leads him to greater compromises.

 

Boulder’s Schedule

Boulders vs. Sussex County Miners

August 29th, Away Game

August 30th, Away Game

August 31st, Away Game

Boulders Playoffs!

September 3rd – September 6th

NYPD vs. FDNY

September 13th, *Fireworks Night!*

Learn more at nyboulders.com/gameschedule.

Notice of Meeting

There will be a monthly meeting of the Rockland County Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal and Fire Protection System Examiners Board on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

The meeting will be held in the Legislative Committee Room, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956.

The County of Rockland is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To that end, the County is committed to creating an accessible environment for all and to delivering services in an accessible manner to the greatest extent possible. As noted, a meeting is scheduled as indicated. To request accommodations that you may require, please notify us at least five (5) business days in advance so that we may make every effort to meet your needs. Please call (845)

364-3901

Thank you for your attention to the above.

 

West Nyack Road Now Open for Local Traffic

The reconstruction of West Nyack Road is ahead of schedule.

West Nyack Road is now open for access to local businesses and local traffic only, from both Strawtown Road and Western Highway

While renovations are great for the aesthetics of a town and in drawing in new tourists, West Nyack is nothing without its local businesses that make it what it is. Please,  continue to support local businesses during construction!

Rockland County Firefighter Parade in Nanuet

September 6th, 2pm

Main Street, Nanuet

National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Walk

5K Run/Walk for wellness

Sunday, September 14th

8am

Rockland Lake State Park

The Summer I Saw Shakespeare

This summer our teen company will try their hand at a theatrical convention: summer stock! This style means that they will prepare a short Shakespearean show in just two weeks.

Cymbeline is a beautiful story about a wise princess, an evil queen, a stupid stepson, and King Cymbeline: who is trying to do the right thing. The princess, Imogen, wants to marry lowly-born Posthumus. When Posthumus is banished, he makes a bet with Iachimo, who cheats. Imogen must flee into the forest, but discovers some lovely rustics in the woods. Things are not always what they seem. Directed by Brady Amoonclark.

Join us on August 29th at 7pm at the Antrim Playhouse in Tappan, NY to witness the delights.

Discover Rockland County’s Farmerms’ Markets!

Looking for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables that are picked at their peak and packed with flavor, vitamins, and minerals? Look no further than the many Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands throughout Rockland County! Visitors can also find local honey, eggs, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items. There’s no fresher way to shop—unless you’re growing it yourself!

 

Cropsey Community Farm Stand

Fridays, 12 pm – 4 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm, through November 29th

Location: 220 South Little Tor Road, New City

Bus Routes: TOR 91; Clarkstown Mini Trans Route B

 

Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand

Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm, Now through October 26th

Location: Municipal Parking Lot, 40 New Main Street., Haverstraw

Bus Routes: TOR 91; Coach USA 11A

FMNP and FreshConnect Checks accepted

 

Monsey Perez Farm Stand

Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm, Now through November 23rd

Location: Front lawn of 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey

Bus Route: TOR 59, Loop 1 and 2, Hudson Link H03

FMNP, SNAP (EBT), and FreshConnect Checks accepted

 

Nyack Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 8 am – 2 pm year-round

Location: Municipal Parking Lot, Main Street, Nyack; free parking in selected spots until 2 pm

Bus Routes: TOR 59, 91, 92; Coach USA 9 and 9A; Hudson Link HO7, HO5

FMNP, FreshConnect Checks, SNAP (EBT), debit, and credit cards accepted by some vendors

 

Pearl River Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm, through November 22nd

Location: 58 East Central Avenue, Pearl River

Bus Route: TOR 93

SNAP (EBT)and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

 

Piermont Farmers’ Market

Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm, year-round

Location: 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont

Bus Route: Coach USA 9A

SNAP (EBT) and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

 

Spring Valley J&D Perez Farm Stand

Wednesdays, 10 am – 3 pm, through October 29th

Location: Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley

Bus Route: TOR 59

FMNP  and FreshConnect Checks accepted

“Shopping at our Farmers’ Markets not only provides fresh, healthy food but also supports local farmers and benefits the environment by cutting down on packaging, refrigeration, and long-distance shipping,” said Dr. Mary Leahy, Rockland County Commissioner of Health.

 

Find out if you are eligible for these food assistance programs:

 

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides checks through the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) (845-364-2577).

 

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons are available to eligible low-income older adults (aged 60 and above) who live in New York State. For eligibility information, call the Rockland County Office for the Aging at (845) 364-2100. 

 

Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) help low-income working individuals, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and others afford healthy food for their families.  Monthly benefits are issued through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card, that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores and farmers’ markets.

Fresh Connect Program Checks (FCC) are offered to active-duty members, veterans, and their immediate family members, as well as un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans, for fresh produce and other food items at participating farmers’ markets throughout New York State.   

For more information on Farmers’ Markets in Rockland, visit the Rockland County Department of Health. 

Student Athlete Spotlight: Meet Shayna Bloch!   

Supervisor Hoehmann was proud to present a certificate of merit to Shayna Bloch, an incoming 7th grade student at Felix Festa Middle School, who was recently selected to participate in the prestigious Maria Pepe Memorial Baseball Tournament in Williamsport, PA.

Shayna continues to shine locally as a member of the Rockland Elite travel baseball team, New City Little League 12U Softball All-Star Team, and Clarkstown Soccer Club 2013 Girls DPL Team (who just won CSC Team of the year). She also earned High Honor Roll at Festa and was one of just three students recognized with an Academic Achievement Award for her dedication to learning. Shayna embodies the spirit of a student-athlete. Join us in congratulating Shayna and her parents for all her hard work and accomplishments!

Trails and Tails of Historic Traphagen: Hike and House Tour

As part of our ongoing celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Town Of Clarkstown is proud to offer the “Trails and Tales of Traphagen,” a hike, house tour and lunch at some of our most historic properties in West Nyack. Learn more about the history of the Trapahagen Estate, the Historic Clarkstown Reformed Church, and the colonial inn now known as the 1840 Tavern.

Register to attend online. This event will take place on September 13 9PM. 131 Germonds Rd. West Nyack

Clarkstown Summer Concert

Auustt 27, 7PM, Lake Nanuet, Featuring Larry Stevens Band