What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, September 18th – Wednesday, September 24th

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

Orangetown

 

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, A Historical Portrayal: Lucille Ball

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off- screen, she and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies. But what does it mean when an onscreen legend clashes with her offscreen reality? In this historical portrayal, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucy to life, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 24th, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main Street, Tappan NY 10983

BLAUVELT:  Blauvelt Library, Monkey Dance

Jump like a monkey, flap your wings like a bird and roar like a bear with songs and tales about animals! Watch in-person on our library’s TV screen or watch from your home!

Registration is required. This event will take place September 19th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Register at southor angetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-2811 for assistance. 541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913

 

NYACK: Nyack Library, Art Song and Aria Appreciation Class

In the art song and opera aria appreciation class we will be breaking down a few components of what makes the art form so delicate, grandiose and beautiful. We will touch briefly on the historical context, the musical context and the emotional psychological and human aspect of the music. In addition, I will be performing each of the songs that are talked about in the PowerPoint as well as additional music. This will be a more immersive way of understanding, opera arias, and art songs through presentation and performance. Presented by Matthew Marano, tenor from the Taconic Opera.

This event will take place September 20th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Learn more at nyacklibrary.org or call (845) 358-3370. 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

 

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Wait! Don’t Toss That

Jamie Novak is back with a fun program to help you control your paperwork!

Registration is required. This event will take place September 22nd from 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Register at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River NY 10965

 

Ramapo

 

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, Violinists Who Compose

Join us for an unforgettable concert with Andrii Didorenko on violin, and Yuliya Basis on piano. They will take us on a whirlwind journey spanning nine countries and three centuries of virtuoso violin playing: masterpieces by Paganini, Wieniawski, Sarasate, Kreisler, and more.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 21st  from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

 

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, Puzzle Exchange

What do you do with a puzzle once you are done working on it? Exchange it! Bring your puzzles to the library and exchange them with someone else’s puzzles. You must bring a puzzle in order to participate. We will have the exchange in the lower level Large Meeting Room. The puzzle exchange is primarily for puzzles for adults.

This event will take place September 20th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

 

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, A Scouter Who Lived in Rockland

and exhibit about Daniel Carter Beard. Join us for this free event!

Registration is not required to attend. This event will take place September 21st from 2:00 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, Learn to Juggle Flower Sticks

Join us as we learn the basics, plus a trick or two, of the ancient art of stick juggling!

This is a drop in program and is intended for Grades K – 3.

Registration is not required. This event will take place September 24th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 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, Teen Time

Watch a movie, crochet, create crafts, play board games and Nintendo Switch, eat snacks…it’s up to you!

This is a drop in program and is intended for Grades 7 – 12.

Registration is not required. This event will take place September 21st from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

 

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Hudson’s Mill Tavern, Do You Remember the 21st Brunch of September

ur ultimate 70s & 80s Dance Party Brunch! Break out the bell bottoms, tease that hair, and relive the disco days and retro jams that defined a generation.

$30 per person – includes one brunch entrée

Dance to throwback hits, sip brunch cocktails, and vibe all afternoon

Grab your glitter and get down—this brunch is gonna be far out!

PLEASE NOTE: Tables are labeled for how many guests fit at the table. If you wish to sit together, all tickets MUST be purchased under the same name. We will NOT be moving tables/reservations the day of the brunch. The table you purchase is where you are sitting the day of the event. Thank you, please call with any questions.

This event will take place on September 21st from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 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, Clean Energy Workshop

Looking for quick and easy ways to save energy and make your home more comfortable? As part of Climate Preparedness Week 2025, you can receive a free energy kit (valued at $80) at the Save Energy Save Dollars workshop hosted by the Mid-Hudson Clean Energy Hub.

Workshop participants will receive a demonstration by the Hub’s Rockland County energy advisor on how to use the energy kit items in their homes and provided additional resources on how to further save energy and reduce energy costs.

Registration is suggested. This event will take place September 24th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 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, Toy Exchange

In honor of Climate Preparedness Week, HKDPL is hosting a community toy exchange. By exchanging a toy with another child, you’re helping reduce the pollution that comes with extracting materials, producing, and distributing new toys. Not buying new toys helps create a healthier future by keeping all those pollutants out of the water, atmosphere and your home. Come join this vibrant movement toward more connected and eco-friendly play! Give toys a second life!

Please bring a gently used toy or game to exchange for another gently used toy or game. Please ensure items are in good condition, with no missing parts or broken pieces. Only toys and games appropriate for ages 0-12, please.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 23rd from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 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, Bad Art Night

Do you have trouble drawing stick figures? Great! Then you’re perfect for our Bad Art Night.

Join us and create the most atrocious art you can with the most goofy supplies available. At the end of the night, one teen will be awarded with a prize the “Most Awful” art.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 25th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and is intended for grades 7 – 12. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

HAVERSTRAW: Garner Arts Center, Paul Kostabi: Resonance

Don’t miss GARNER Arts Center’s newest exhibition, Paul Kostabi’s Resonance. On view September 13 – October 26 in the Main Gallery, Building 35.  The exhibition features large-scale paintings, archival works, and custom guitars from the East Village and Piermont-based artist and musician Paul Kostabi. Gallery Hours:  Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call 845-947-7108 or go to garnerartscenter.org.

55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, New York 10923

Clarkstown

 

NANUET: Nanuet Library, Bedtime Stories

Join Miss Kristen for an evening storytime!  Feel free to wear you pajamas and bring your favorite bedtime buddy! Parent/caregiver participation required.

Registration required. This event will take place from  September 22nd from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 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, Quilting Group

Come quilt and learn how to make new squares and new techniques! Please register so we can plan accordingly.

Registration is required This event will take place September 24th from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 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, To the Beat with Bess

Do you love singing and storytelling through song? Then, this is the program for you.

Join Bess Power and her guitar for this fun and interactive storytime.

Registration required. This event will take place September 22nd from 10:30 a.m. – 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, Tween Space

Ages 8-12. Enjoy craft and STEM activities designed just for tweens!

Registration is required. This event will take place September 24th from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more at westnyacklib.libcal.com, or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994

WEST NYACK: Levity Live, Aida Rodriguez

Aida Rodriguez is a comedian, actor and writer. Lauded by Esquire Magazine as “raucously funny,” she has become a favorite with fans and critics alike.

She tours the country performing her distinct brand of poignant and insightful comedy to sold out audiences, inviting her longtime fans to laugh hard, think hard, and feel hard.

This event will take place September 19th – 21st. 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, Messy Meet Ups

Get ready for sensory filled fall fun! Messy Meet ups is a hands on playtime for toddlers/ preschoolers and their caregivers. Each session will feature themed activities like apple stamping, pumpkin scooping, leaf painting, and more- perfect for little hands to squish, squash and explore! Come embrace the mess !

Remember to wear appropriate clothes (or bring a change of clothes).

Program is weather dependent.

PROGRAM IS AT VINCENT CLARK PARK

Registration is required. This event will take place September 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 19 Club House Ln. Stony Point, NY 10980.

 

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Lego Builders

Create your own Lego designs for display at the library.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 23rd from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.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, Circle Time

Ages 2.5 -5  (younger welcome but geared to 2-5 year old) Stories, music, shakers, bubbles and fun!

Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.   Program is weather permitting.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 22nd from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.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: Bear Mountain, Princess Brunch

Back by popular demand!  Treat your little ones to a royal experience at Bear Mountain’s Princess Brunch. Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It’s an unforgettable day filled with delicious buffet food, themed cocktails and mocktails, enchanting princesses and VIP memories your kids will cherish forever. Reservations required! Tickets are $54.00 for adults and $30.00 for children 4 to 12. Children under 3 are free.   

For more information, go to visitbearmountain.com or call 845-786-2731. 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain NY 10911

 

Creative Kids Corner

 

Stage Left Children’s Theater

Stage Left offers classes that run from September – April and caters to ages 4 – 18. They offer classic in all theatrical interests from dance to improv to Shakespeare!

For more information, go to stageleftct.com.

111 Rt 303, Suite 113

Tappan NY 10983

 

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre

Helen Hayes Youth Theatre offers an expansive variety of classes and mainstage performance opportunities for ages 5 – 18. From a Taylor Swift Experience, to Audition Workshops, to One-Day Intensives, HHYT has a lid for every pot!

For more information, go to helenhayesyouththeatre.com

Helen Hayes Studios

142 Main Street Nyack NY 10960

 

Rockland Center for the Arts

Rockland Center for the Arts offers several art classes for toddlers to teens. Some of their classes include ceramics, oil painting, animation, anime, cartooning, and more. Sign your child up today and light their artistic spark!

or more information, go to rocklandartcenter.org

27 South Greenbush Road

West Nyack, New York 10994

 

Storytime at Homebody Books

Saturdays 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.. Stop by for stories, songs, and play. Mixed ages okay! Text by the night before to sign up, 845-598-8053

For more information, call or e-mail Elisabeth at 845-598-8053 or homebodybooks@gmail.com    

6 Park St

Nyack NY 10960

Art & Design Studio of Rockland

With guidance from the instructor, students can select the subject and medium of their choice for each of their projects. The different Art Class options include fine art, graphic design and computer art, clay sculpture and fashion design.

Learn more about class schedule tuition and registration at artanddesignclasses.com/ or call 845-624-2426

149 South Middletown Road

Nanuet, NY 10954

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.

*Opening Night*

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

 

Flawless

Penguin Rep Theatre

Stony Point

A writer and a software designer battle to create the next great play. But will their flirtation with artificial intelligence (AI) lead to theatrical success? A striking and humorous new work about the impending intersection of technology, creativity and chemistry.  World premiere.

Running September 26th – October 19th, 2025

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

7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point NY 10980

 

Red Raider’s Schedule

*HOME* September 19th – Red Raiders vs Mamaroneck Tigers @ 6:30 p.m.

*HOME* September 25th – Red Raiders vs New Rochelle Huguenots @ 2:00 p.m.

*AWAY* October 3rd – Red Raiders vs Scarsdale Raiders @ 7:00 p.m.

*AWAY* October 10th – Red Raiders vs John Jay East Fishkill Patriots @ 7:00 p.m.

*HOME, SENIOR NIGHT* October 17th – Red Raiders vs Suffern Mounties @ 6:30 p.m.

*AWAY* October 24th – Red Raiders vs Arlington Admirals @ 7:00 p.m.

Learn more at northrocklandfootball.com

 

On the Big Screen

 

The History of Sound – Drama

The History of Sound is a sweeping, moving and tender romance that spans decades and continents. In 1917, Lionel – a young, talented music student – meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel’s life for decades to come. This is a beautiful and compelling cinematic experience that tells the story of a love that can’t last, a life forever altered, and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime.

 

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – Romance

Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah and David are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey– a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present…and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.

 

Him – Horror

From Oscar winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope, comes a blood-chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, power and the pursuit of excellence at any cost. HIM centers on a promising young football player, invited to train at the isolated compound of a dynasty team’s aging QB1.

 

Town Meetings

 

Orangetown – September 30th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo – September 24, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

 

Stony Point – September 23rd, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

 

Clarkstown – September 25th , 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

 

Haverstraw –  September 23rd, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

 

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish- True Crime Documentary

2025 Netflix documentary about a real-life cyberbullying and catfishing case in Michigan. The central plot revolves around harassing text messages sent to a teenage couple from an “unknown number,” with the documentary exploring the psychological complexity and dramatic twist of the case.

 

The Piano Lesson – Drama

The Charles family grapples with family legacy and difficult decisions as they determine the fate of their heirloom piano, exploring deeper themes along the way.

 

Secrets We Keep – Mystery

When her neighbour’s au pair goes missing, Cecilie is compelled to personally investigate but as she uncovers the truth, her perfect world falls apart.

 

aka Charlie Sheen – Documentary

After seven years sober, Charlie Sheen candidly discusses his rise to fame and public downfall, joined by family and friends who share untold stories of his journey through stardom, struggles, and redemption.

 

Final NYC Extension of Anne Frank The Exhibition

This Fall: Complimentary Admission Days For Hometown Heroes, Educators, Librarians, and Families

Encouraged by unprecedented demand, the Anne Frank House has  announced the second and final extension of its world premiere presentation of Anne Frank The Exhibition in New York City at the Center for Jewish History. The exhibition will remain open through February 1, 2026, before moving to the next U.S. city.

During this final extension of Anne Frank The Exhibition in New York, organizers are providing complimentary admission on several select dates, opening the doors to even more visitors to remember and reflect on Anne’s legacy. Special access days provide complimentary admission for two adults and up to four children, as noted below.

“It has become powerfully evident since the opening of this exhibition that people from every walk of life feel a deep, urgent need to connect with Anne’s story and confront the realities of the Holocaust firsthand. The reflections and courageous conversations sparked by every visitor have shown how this exhibition has a role in challenging hate,” said Ronald Leopold, Executive Director of the Anne Frank House. “Our responsibility to honor Anne’s legacy grows stronger each day. Extending the exhibition is a necessary response to the troubling state of antisemitism and hatred around the world. And soon, we will introduce an innovative resource designed to help educators and students build a deeper, more informed understanding of antisemitism—at a moment when consensus is most at risk. We are unwavering in our resolve to fight all forms of hate, fueling understanding and resilience through education.”

Merryl Tisch, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York, and former Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, said, “Anne Frank’s story is a timeless beacon for education that goes beyond history, teaching us the essential values of resilience, empathy, and standing against antisemitism and hatred. It is our responsibility as leaders and educators to ensure that students of all ages learn these lessons deeply, so that Anne’s legacy inspires a more inclusive and compassionate future.”

“It has been deeply meaningful to host this exhibition and share its vital history with the public. With this final extension, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors to engage with Anne Frank’s story and the lessons it continues to impart,” said Dr. Gavriel Rosenfeld, President of the Center for Jewish History. 

With this final extension through February 1, 2026, the Anne Frank House reaffirms its mission to ensure Anne’s voice continues to inspire unity and peace across generations.

Special Access Days with complimentary admission:

General admission tickets are available every day the exhibition is open, and complimentary admission will be offered to select visitors on the following dates:

Thursday October 9th and Friday, October 10th: All day access for librarians, in recognition of Banned Books Week

Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day): All day access for families, Hometown Heroes, and educators (exhibition closes at 2:00 p.m.)

November 4 (Election Day): All day access for families, Hometown Heroes, and educators

Official ID and email are required for police officers, firefighters, first responders, medical professionals, military personnel, educators, and librarians for free admission on special access days. Tickets for special access days are available with day-of on-site registration. Follow Anne Frank The Exhibition on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook for more details and regular updates.

About Anne Frank The Exhibition:

Anne Frank The Exhibition is the first time in history that the Anne Frank House presents a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the Annex rooms, fully furnished, where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture.

Moving through the exhibition, visitors can immerse themselves in the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s phased move to Amsterdam across 1933 and 1934, where Anne lived for ten years until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old.

Four exhibition galleries immerse visitors in place and history through video, sound, photography, animation, and more than 100 original collection items from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.  Anne Frank The Exhibition provides an opportunity to learn about Anne Frank not as a victim but through the multifaceted lens of her life—as a girl, a writer, and a symbol of resilience and strength. This is a story inspired by one of the most translated books in the world.

The New York City exhibition occupies over 7,500 square feet of gallery space in the heart of Union Square. This marks the first time dozens of artifacts can be seen in the United States—many have never been seen in public.

Artifacts in the exhibition include:

– Anne Frank’s first photo album (1929-1942);

– Anne Frank’s typed and handwritten invitation to her friend for a film screening in her home (by 1942, anti-Jewish measures prohibited Jews from attending the cinema); and

– Handwritten verses by Anne Frank in her friends’ poetry albums.

Anne Frank The Exhibition is a limited engagement, now extended through February 1, 2026.

11th Annual Rockland Music Fest

Rockland Music Fest is BACK! All proceeds will benefit Rockland Meals on Wheels, who are celebrating 50 years of service to the senior community in Rockland.

This annual music festival, now in its 11th year, will be held at Clover Stadium in Pomona NY on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Join your fellow music-loving Rocklanders for this event that is aimed toward putting the ROCK back in Rockland County NY.

Enjoy this year’s amazing headliner band, Magical Mystery Doors, a tribute to The Beatles, The Doors and Led Zeppelin.

Plus, enjoy original and cover music from the following local bands and talented musical artists:

– The Slippery Chickens – Rockabilly music

AK40 Devin – Original hip-hop

– Frank Ocasio Brother Band – Latin funk music

– Electric Beef – Classic Rock

– Side Hustle – Classic Rock

– Trouble Junction – Grateful Dead Tribute

– CRASH – Classic Rock

– The Ramblers – Classic rock

This event will have food and drink from concession stands and vendors, as well as family friendly activities.

Tickets are available now.

1st Annual Brick-A-Palooza

The Jawonio Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the inaugural Brick-A-Palooza, a vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating creativity, community, and inclusion. The event takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Jawonio Main Campus, 260 N Little Tor Rd, New City, NY.

Brick-A-Palooza promises a day filled with engaging activities for all ages, including:

Toy & Collectible Marketplace: Featuring LEGO® sets, custom builds, and creative products.

Food Trucks: Offering a variety of delicious options for attendees.

Live Music & Entertainment: Providing a lively atmosphere throughout the day.

LEGO® Creation Zone: Allowing guests to build and showcase their own creations.

Sensory Play Areas: Designed to be inclusive and accessible for individuals of all abilities.

“We are thrilled to host our first annual Brick-A-Palooza, an event that not only celebrates the joy of building but also promotes inclusivity and community engagement,” said Randi Castro, CEO of Jawonio. “This event exemplifies our dedication to creating opportunities for all and bringing the entire community together to learn more about us and our Brick it Again Lego Resale® Store in Rockland County.

Admission to Brick-A-Palooza is $10 for adults, $5 for children aged 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds from the event will support Jawonio’s programs and services, ensuring continued support for individuals with disabilities in the Hudson Valley.

For more information about Brick-A-Palooza or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit brickitagain.org/pages/brickapalooza

Discover Rockland County’s Farmers’ 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.

 

Riverside Moguls: Wealth and Power in the Hudson Valley at the Historical Society of Rockland County

Author, Musician, and Historian Alex Prizgintas will be returning to the Historical Society of Rockland County in New City, NY on Sunday, September 28th at 1:00 PM for part two of his “Riverside Moguls: Wealth and Power in the Hudson Valley’s Gilded Age” lecture series. Where part one focused on five industrialists tied railroading industry, part two, titled “Titans of Industry,” focuses on other arenas of the Gilded Age. From Rockefeller’s Kykuit Estate in Westchester County to the elaborate estates of Tuxedo Park, the Ogden-Mills Staatsburgh Estate, the Colonel Oliver Hazard Payne Mansion now operated by Marist College, and Orange County’s two Spanish-Italianate Estates owned by Charles E. Rushmore and the Robert Goelet, Prizgintas combines rich information with photographs, imbedded videos, and audio quotes from noted biographies to trace together this extravagant and complicated era of the Hudson Valley’s history. A graduate of Marist College with degrees in Hudson River Valley History and Public Administration, Alex has been published in the Hudson River Valley Review, New York Archives Magazine, and Orange County Historical Society Journal on topics including Hudson River railroad history, Orange County’s dairy farming history, and the region’s early settlers. He serves as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and town historian of Woodbury in Orange County, New York. Space is limited, to reserve your seat, please visit the historical society’s website or call the Museum Office at (845) 634-9629 Wednesdays-Fridays & Sundays, 12-4 pm

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