Community News 11.20.2025

What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, November 20th – Wednesday, November 26th

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

 

Going forward, Community News will feature events for the following week to give our community members more time to plan to attend the fabulous events in Rockland!

Orangetown

TAPPAN: ‘76 House, Thanksgiving at The ‘76 House

Nov 27th

Tis’ the season for a thankful heart and time spent with family and loved ones. The ‘76 House makes Thanksgiving a one of a kind experience to be thankful for with an elegant 4 course meal set in America’s oldest tavern. So make this holiday a memorable one and call to reserve your table today. 

Reservations can be made at 845-359-5476. Dinner is $79 a person plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. Two hour seatings from 12pm to 2pm, 2pm to 4pm, 4pm to 6pm , and 6pm to 8pm Learn more at 76house.com or call 845-359-5476 for more information. 110 Main St, Tappan, NY 10983

 

NYACK: Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center, Food Enthusiast Program: A Taste of Sorento & the Amalfi Coast

Dec 4th

Chef Steve Brunner is excited to share with you the 3 weeks he spent in Italy this summer Steve is back with a taste of Sorento & the Amalfi coast. The menu includes:

Assorted meats, cheese, & oils from the region

Caprese salad – w Fresh Mozzarella & pesto making

Polpette – “Italian meatballs that conquer the world”

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Potato pasta w a quick easy cheesy tomato sauce.

Delizie Limone – Lemon delights w Limoncello

This class will be a combination of class participation w ‘hands on cooking’, as well as chef demos & tastings.

Registration is required. This event will take place December 4th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or mark.davidoff@sunyrockland.edu with any questions. Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center, 70 Main Street, Nyack NY Nyack, NY 109600

 

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Rhino Comedy, Thanksgiving Family Improv Jam

Nov 28th

Bring the whole crew – all ages welcome! Improvisors! (and Improv-curious people) come play along with Rhino’s Friday Night Improv Jam. We’ll play improv games and work on those improv skills while creating instant comedy scenes. All levels welcome to play. You can just come watch too.

This event will take place November 28th, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the jam starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 to watch or play. Learn more at rhinoimprov.com or call 845-533-4616 for assistance. 22 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901

 

Haverstraw

GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Breakfast with Santa

Nov 30th

Join us for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy a festive tableside buffet with mimosas, coffee, and tea, plus a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! Vintage red truck photos. Cozy up for storytime with Santa & Mrs Claus. Every child receives a gift.

Tickets are required to attend. Adults $55 | Children (5–12) $25 | Children under 5 FREE (Gratuity included) This event will take place November 29th, starting at 12:30 p.m. Learn more at hudsonsmillny.com or call 845-429-5700 for assistance. 55 W Railroad Ave Bldg 19, Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

WEST NYACK: Palisades Center, Levity Live, Mark Viera

Nov 28th-30th

Born and raised in the Bronx New York, Mark Viera became fascinated with comedy very early on. Whether he’s talking about his crazy family, his growing kids, his beloved grandparents, doing one of his dead-on impressions or joking about his life growing up in the Bronx, Mark Viera takes his audience on a hilarious, heartfelt journey, finding enjoyment in the absurdities of life.

Tickets can be purchased online at levitylive.com This event will take place November 28th and 30th. Call 845-729-0448 for assistance. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

NEW CITY: Holiday Market – Small Business Saturday

Nov 29

Support local makers, bakers, artists, and growers — and kick off the season by shopping with heart.

Registration is not required. This event will take place all day on November 29th. Learn more at info@rocklandcfn.org or call 220 S Little Tor Rd, New City, NY 10956

 

Stony Point

TOMKINS COVE: Bear Mountain, Gingerbread House Display at Bear Mountain Inn

Nov 30th-Dec 28th

Vote for your favorite Gingerbread House!  Don’t miss the annual Gingerbread House Display at Bear Mountain Inn. Public viewing and voting is open November 30 to December 28, 2025. Marvel at creative gingerbread designs at Bear Mountain Inn’s annual competition and cast your vote for your favorite. Wander through the various creations, admire the frosting work, the candy artistry, and let your heart pick the winner.  Choose the design that delights you most, whether for whimsy, craftsmanship, or pure holiday joy.

Registration is not required. This event will take place November 30th – December 28th. Learn more at visitbearmountain.com or call 845-786-2731 for more information. 99 Service Rd Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

 

Library Section

Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Winter Scavenger Hunt

Dec 1st

Find the hidden winter-themed pictures around the 1st floor of the library and get a prize!

This event will take place December 1st with check in from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983

NYACK: Nyack Library, Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Dec 2nd

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies.

You won’t want to miss this darkly humorous debut by Sue Hincenbergs, filled with both laugh-out-loud and genuinely tense moments as our headstrong wives pursue their dream retirement at all costs. Register today to take part in the fun!

Registration is required. This virtual event will take place December 2nd from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Learn more at nyacklibray.org or call 845-358-3370  for more information. 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Chair Yoga – In-Person & Online

Nov 26

Gentle workout for all ages with Eileen Carey. Pearl River Methodist Church (John St. entrance) *In-person limit 30 (Pearl River residents only)

Registration required for first-time participants. This event will take place in person and online on November 26th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn more at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 75 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965

ORANGEBURG: Oragngeburg Library, Stroller Strides with Fit4Mom

Nov 26 or Dec 3

Join FIT4MOM Rockland at Orangeburg Library for a stroller-friendly workout! Stroller Strides® is a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little ones in a stroller! You’ll get a full-body workout while your little one is entertained with songs, bubbles, puppets and more. You’ll leave class feeling strong, empowered, connected, and energized—no matter your stage of motherhood.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place November 26 or December 3rd from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Learn more at orangeburglibrary.org or call (845) 359-2244 for more information. 20 S Greenbush Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Suffern Free Library, Craft In The Library-Snowman Thermometer

Dec 3rd

Craft for All Ages. Sign up here to participate in the Library.  Space is limited.  Open to children who are residents of the Suffern Central School District.

Registration is required. This event will take place December 3rd from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.libcal.com or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901

SPRING VALLEY: Finklestein Memorial Library, Crafty Creations (Gr. 4-6)

Dec 3rd

Fun projects that mix color, design, and creativity to make something totally your own! Macrame Minis (Use creative knots and twists to design your own keychain).

Fun projects that mix color, design, and creativity to make something totally your own! Macrame Minis (Use creative knots and twists to design your own keychain). This is a drop in program.

Registration is not required. This event will take place December 3rd from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. This event will take place December 3rd from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Learn more at villagespringvalley.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut St, Spring Valley, NY 10977

 

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library, Gift Wrap Training for Teen Volunteers

Dec 1st

A how to wrap lesson for teens participating in our Gift Wrap sessions on 12/8 or 12/11. To volunteer for those sessions, please sign-up online at haverstrawlibrary.org/teens-wrap/

For more information, please contact our Teen Librarian, Jaclyn Gomez, at 845-786-3800 x18 or jgomez@rcls.org.

Registration is not required. This event will take place December 1st from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learn more at attend.finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Rd., Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

NANUET: Nanuet Public Library, Learn How to Play Mah Jongg

Dec 1

This class is for beginners and those that need more help! You will need a 2025 National Mah Jongg League Card to participate in this class. We ask that you attend the first 4 sessions to learn the game. The 5th session is a bonus session.

Registration is required. This event will take place from  December 1st from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Learn more  at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street Nanuet, NY 10954

WEST NYACK: Nanuet Public Library, Taylor Swift Love Beads

Dec 3rd

Hey Swifties! Come make your own love bead bracelets & necklaces inspired by Taylor Swift’s songs. Craft, chat, and show your fandom with friends! Ages 7 and UP!

Registration is required. This event will take place December 3rd from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more  at westnyacklib.libcal.com  or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Stony Point

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Forest Animal Ornaments

Dec 1

Join us to paint wooden ornaments into forest animals! Choose from a variety of animals and paint them and add felt embellishments any way you’d like.

Please register each participant separately and include their Grade. Registration is required. This event will take place December 1st from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi..com or call 845-786-2100 for more information. 79 E Main Street, Stony Point NY 10980

 

Spring Valley is Donating Hundreds of Turkeys!

The Village of Spring Valley is excited to announce that we will be giving out 310 turkeys to support our residents this holiday season! This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and community partners. Without their support, this would not be possible — we are grateful for their dedication to our community.

The turkeys will be handed out Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Village Hall, 200 North Main Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977

Only Spring Valley residents are eligible to receive a turkey, and proof of residency is required. Turkeys cannot be reserved or held for anyone under any circumstance. Each household may receive one turkey only, and recipients must be present in person.

Turkeys will be distributed while supplies last. Please do not arrive before 3:00 PM.

We encourage anyone in true need to attend. Let’s come together to ensure that every family in Spring Valley can enjoy a warm and joyful holiday.

 

Our Very Broadway Christmas

Our Very Broadway Christmas Concert will be once again beautiful, artistically spectacular and new at St. John the Baptist Church. Performers include Ciarán Sheehan, Heather Bixler, Laird Mackintosh, Michael Kaish, and Rachel Gold.

Ciarán Sheehan is an acclaimed tenor and actor best known for his portrayal of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, which he performed over 1,000 times on Broadway and in Toronto. His Broadway credits also include Les Misérables (Babet/Marius) and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera for more than two years.

Heather Bixler is an accomplished classical violinist and Irish fiddler whose artistry has brought her to stages across North America, Europe, and Asia. A graduate of Indiana University, The Juilliard School, and the University of Memphis, she has performed in some of the world’s most renowned concert halls, including the Musikverein in Vienna, Carnegie Hall in New York, and venues in Tokyo, Barcelona, and Mexico City.

Rachel Gold is a New York–based actor, singer, composer/lyricist, and screenwriter originally from Los Angeles. She made her Broadway debut as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera and was most recently seen as Hodel in Broadway at Music Circus’ production of Fiddler on the Roof. Internationally, she starred as Scarlett O’Hara in the musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind.

Michael Kaish is a New York City–based music director, pianist, and arranger with a dynamic career spanning Broadway, national tours, and international productions. He is widely recognized as the music supervisor, arranger, and orchestrator of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, which enjoyed a successful Off-Broadway run from 2022 to 2023 and continues to be performed globally.

Laird Mackintosh holds a unique title of “the very last Phantom of the original Broadway production.” Since it opened on New York City’s Broadway in January of 1988, “The Phantom” played in the Broadway’s Majestic Theatre 13,981 performances to audiences of over 20 million. The very last of these spectacular Broadway productions took place on Sunday, April 16, 2023, and the very last artist who played the role of Phantom during that 13,981st performance was Laird Mackintosh.

Readers are welcome to join Our Very Broadway Christmas on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4pm,

Tickets go quick! Very Broadway Concert will again sell out days before the Concert, please purchase yours as soon as you can.

This event will take place December 14th, from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 can be purchased online at christmasconcert.stjohnhillsdale.org

 

Spotlight on Rockland

The Prom

Elmwood Playhouse

Nyack

Running November 7th – December 6th, 2025

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue: themselves. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens. The unexpected result is love that brings them all together.

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

10 Park Street,

Nyack NY 10960

 

Witch

Antrim Playhouse

Tappan

*Closing Night*

Running November 7th – November 23rd, 2025

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for fulfilling their darkest desires. Each person must determine what their soul is really worth, and they all have reasons to sell.  Elizabeth has been deemed a witch after a fall from grace; and while her soul is not so readily bought, when the devil returns to convince her, unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed.

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

32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983

 

All’s Well That Ends Well

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre

Palisades

Running  November 14th – November 22nd

Through missed texts, fashion wars, ambushes, military parades, a religious pilgrimage, cell phone mix-ups, and a war zone covered in post-modern graffiti, Bertram learns who his friends really are and all’s well that ends well, but you must see it to believe it.

Go to childrensshakespeare.org/ or email info@childrensshakespeare.org for more information.

117 Washington Spg Rd, Palisades, NY 10964

 

Rockland Turkey Trot

The Rockland Road Runners’ 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund has become the largest running event in Rockland County, drawing over 3,100+ participants from the NY Metro area and beyond. 2025 is the 34th Annual Run! The money raised will support the efforts of the Marisa Fund to eradicate childhood cancer. Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a truly memorable running experience!

Start & finish at Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (north parking lot #1)

Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025. 5ace starts at 8:30AM – Wheelchairs start at 8:15AM

 

Penguin Polar Plunge Guest Bartender Fundraiser!

Free admission. Tricky tray. Cash tips go to penguin plunge recipients including Clarkstown resident, 11 year old, Bryce Friedman.

The Penguin Plunge works to help the families of seriously ill children meet their medical and support costs as they focus on their children’s health.

November 22, from 1pm – 6pm at O’Grady’s Castle, 285 Blue Hill Rd, Pearl River

 

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar!

 

DON SHELDEN’S SINATRA JUKEBOX-  NOV 22

Featuring Steve Ash, Frank Tate & Tom Melito

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $25.00

 

LATE NIGHT PIANO BAR WITH THE BUDMAN- NOV 22

DOORS @9:45

SHOWTIMES @10:00

NO COVER CHARGE

 

FROSTY TUESDAYS OPEN MIC- NOV 22

DOORS & SIGN-UP @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $5 (People seated must order food or drink- $10 minimum)

 

ALL THAT DRAG!- NOV 26

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE $20.00

*This show is 18+

 

RICHARD BARATTA AND THE GOTHAM CITY QUINTET- NOV 28

Featuring Bill O’Connell, Craig Handy, Michael Goetz & Paul Rossman

DOORS- @6:00 & 8:45

SHOWTIME- @7:00 & 9:00

COVER CHARGE- $30.00

 

THE DAVE BUDWAY & JOSH KATES BIRTHDAY BASH WITH THE S’BUDS- NOV 29

​Rock and Roll Featuring David Budway, Josh Kates, Frank Colonnato, Scott Hogan, Artie Toufayan, Lizzy Kates & Paul Kates

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIME @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

FROSTY TUESDAYS OPEN MIC- DEC 2

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

DOORS & SIGN-UP @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $5 (People seated must order food or drink- $10 minimum)

 

THE CLAY TABLET- ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC!- DEC 3

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Hosted by Johnny Markowski

DOORS @6:00

SHOWTIME @7:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

DEAD NIGHT WITH ACE AND FRIENDS -DEC 4

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Featuring Todd Cummings, Ken Kaufman, Michael Kaufman, Mark Mattson, Larry Siebert, & Brian Zito

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIME @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

On the Big Screen

 

Wicked: For Good- Drama/Music

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

 

Regretting You – Drama

When a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal, Morgan Grant and her daughter, Clara, explore what’s left behind as they confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.

 

Christy – Sports/ Drama

Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia, until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. Flaunting a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles start to unfold outside of it as she confronts family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.

 

Rental Family- Drama

A lonely, down and out American actor living in Tokyo starts working for a Japanese “rental family” company to play various stand-in roles in other people’s lives. Along the way, he discovers unexpected joys within his built-in family.

 

Town Meetings

 

Orangetown – December 2nd,  2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo – December 10th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

 

Stony Point – November 25th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

 

Clarkstown – November 20th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

 

Haverstraw –  November 25th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

 

Frankenstein – Horror/Sci-fi

on Netflix

A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

 

Black Rabbit – Drama

on Netflix

A rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York’s criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.

 

Pluribus- Drama

on Apple TV

The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.

 

All’s Fair – Legal Drama

on Hulu

Follows a successful divorce lawyer and the owner of an all-female law firm in Los Angeles, Calif.

 

Stranger Things – Horror

on Netflix

In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

 

Upcoming Events at Big Red Books

Big Red Books is a general interest bookstore. We aim to be at the center of the Nyack community in an enriching social and artistic environment, engaging in the lives of our local patrons and organizations by sharing our appreciation for books, art, learning and personal growth. Big Red Books provides a supportive space for local authors and artists to celebrate and promote their work. We host author readings, gallery openings, live music, poetry nights, book clubs, writing workshops, children’s story time, school visits and book fairs. Find a full list of events at bigredbooks.net. 120 Main Street Nyack, NY 10960

Wednesday Nov 26th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Open Mic With Featured Poet Susan Michele Coronel

Susan Michele Coronel’s debut collection, In the Needle, A Woman (Finishing Line Press, 2025), won the 2024 Donna Wolf Palacio Poetry Prize. Susan’s poems have been twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in journals including Mom Egg Review, Pedestal, Nixes Mate, Spillway 29, SWWIM Everyday, and Cider Press Review, among others. In 2023 she won the Massachusetts First Poem award. Susan holds an M.S. Ed in Applied Linguistics from Queens College and a B.A. in English with a concentration in creative writing from Indiana-University Bloomington. She lives in New York City.

Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Jonathan Kruk’s Dramatic Reading of The Magical, Wonderful Bul Bul Bird Book

A full-time teaching artist, Jonathan performs full time at schools, libraries and historic sites. Jonathan’s best known for his animated and courtly solo shows of – “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” & “A Christmas Carol” for Historic Hudson Valley.

He’s been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, The TODAY Show, the BBC, The Travel, History, and National Geographic Channels. His books for The History Press are; “Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley” and “Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands.”

Thursday Dec 4th, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Book Launch for Carol Gremli’s Home & Away

CAROL GREMLI received a B.A. in Speech/Theatre and English Education from Montclair State College in New Jersey. Collaborating with her husband Jack, she has written articles in arts education that have appeared in Our Children, the national PTA magazine and other education publications. Her personal essay, Sizing a Child, was published in the anthology Mamas and Papas by the San Diego City Works Press. Since joining Writing for Life, her essay, Driving Safe, placed fourth in Memoir Magazine’s #MeToo Essay contest. Two of her pieces, Small Parts, and What I did Last Summer were semi-finalists in contests sponsored by Tulip Tree Publishing, while her poem, A Piece of my Mind for the Wild Thing was published in their 2024 Humor Collection. And When We Come to Class, a personal essay, appeared in The Waterwheel Review, a literary website.

 

Upcoming Events at Sparkle Bookstore

The Sparkle Bookstore, a new independent bookshop at 642 Main St., Sparkill, NY, 10976, will be hosting several community events in the next few weeks of the fall. This release highlights upcoming November events. See the  full schedule at https://sparklebooks.store/events.

Sunday November 23, 2025 at 3pm

Author Talk with Ralph White and D. Z. Stone

In the final two weeks of the Vietnam War, Chase Manhattan Bank sent Ralph White, a 27-year-old bank officer working in Bangkok, to Saigon. His assignment: keep the Saigon branch open as long as possible. With the North Vietnamese Army approaching, the Chase Vietnamese employees faced dire consequences for having worked for Americans. Asked if he were leaving them behind, Ralph committed to getting all the 113 Chase Saigon employees and their families out of the country. Getting Out of Saigon is Ralph’s eyewitness account of this illegal effort as tension in the doomed city built to the breaking point.

Post-9/11, Ralph traded his corporate finance career for public service and writing. He founded and, for ten years, served as the president of the Columbia Fiction Foundry, a writing workshop for alumni of Columbia University. He currently serves as its chairman.

D. Z. Stone (No Past Tense, A Fairy Tale Unmasked) is an author and journalist whose non-fiction books focus on the Holocaust and its aftermath. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times and Newsday. She previously interviewed author Ralph White and wrote about him for The Foreign Service Journal. She resides in Sparkill.

Friday November 28, 2025 at 1pm

Black Friday Vendor Fair

Join us in welcoming local crafters and vendors to our side yard, weather permitting!

Further details TBA. If you are interested in featuring your creations, please get in touch. Visit our About page for contact information. There is no fee to participate. Just good local vibes!

We also look forward to featuring local vendors in our snack bar every weekend until Christmas.

Saturday December 6, 2025 at 5pm

Tom Stratford: Reading and Meet-and-Greet

Early film star Zita Johann starred in the original movie The Mummy (1932) and in The Sin of Nora Moran (1933). After an illustrious film and Broadway career, Zita became an acting coach. Her acting techniques and her faith in the spiritual world had a major impact on the author, conjuring up ghosts of the past to pay a visit in one form or another.

This memoir involves Hollywood history, spiritualism, trust, theft, drama, and an ongoing pursuit for justice. “Timing is everything.”

 

New Senior Club Officers!

Congratulations to our recently sworn-in Senior Club Presidents, Vice Presidents, and all members of the Executive Board! Last Friday, Supervisor Hoehmann, Councilman Bob Axelrod, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Matt Veronesi and Chair Brian Tesseyman had the honor of administering the oath to club leadership. If you are interested in joining one of our great senior clubs, please contact Town of Clarkstown Parks & Recreation at 845-639-6200.

 

Broadway Stars are coming to Nyack!

Giving Back in Rockland

Food Bins

The County of Rockland, and the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo and Stony Point also launched a countywide food drive. Please only donate nonperishable, unopened, and non expired items. Donation bins are available at the following locations:

 

Robert L. Yeager Health Center Building A Lobby

50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona

 

Allison-Parris County Office Building

11 New Hempstead Rd., New City

 

Clarkstown Town Hall

10 Maple Ave, New City, 2nd Floor Lobby

 

Haverstraw Town Hall

1 Rosman Road, Garnerville

 

Orangetown Town Hall

26 W. Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg

 

Ramapo Town Hall

237 Route 59, Suffern/Airmont

 

Stony Point Town Hall

74 East Main Street, Stony Point

 

Rockland Community Against Hunger (RCAH)

Louis Kurtz Civic Center, 9 N. Main Street, Spring Valley

17 West Board Street, West Haverstraw

 

Nyack Food Cupboard

16 Jefferson St, Nyack

 

Catholic Charities Community

Services of Rockland

78 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw

 

Clover Stadium

1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona

 

Clothes Bins

Going through your closet? As the weather gets colder, donate your old coats and jackets to those who are in need. Let’s give back to our neighbors as the holiday season nears.

 

Helping Hands for the Homeless of Rockland

Darden Center, Spring Valley, NY 10977

 

Nanuet Donation Box

Nanuet Mall S, Nanuet

 

People to People

121 W Nyack Rd STE 1, Nanuet

 

To make a monetary donation:

https://uwrc.org/food/

 

Sign up to volunteer:

https://www.rocklandhunger.org/get-involved/rocklandhunger.org/get-involved/

 

Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner Bags for Military and Veterans Families!

November 21

3pm-5pm

Drive through pickup at Orangetown Town Hall

RSVP to Teresa Kenny’s Office 845-359-5100 X2293 or veteran@orangetown.com

 

November 22

9am-11am

Drive through pick up at Street Community Center

31 Zukor Road, New City

RSVP by calling 845-639-2050 or email supervisor@clarkstown.org.

 

Just One Week Into Weber’s Coat Drive

Rockland County state Sen. Bill Weber’s annual coat drive is once again up and running.

The event started at the beginning of November. So far, the community has stepped up in a huge way.

Weber’s office in Rockland County is filled with dozens of garbage bags full of winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves and shoes.

Over the last two years, Weber says he’s collected and distributed over 2,800 pounds of gently used winter wear.

He says that based on how full his office is already, he expects to double what he did last year. He says it is all thanks to the community members.

“We’ve had an outpouring that we’ve never seen before and we’re only 10 days into our coat drive and we still have another month to go,” said Weber.

The drive started when one community organization realized just how many people in Rockland needed help finding winter outfits.

“At the time, I had a lot of people coming from Haiti, Mexico, Guatemala and other countries. I said, ‘You know what, most of these people here I know, they have nothing,’” explained Renold Julien, director of Konbit Neg Lakay.

The goal is simple – make sure everyone who needs a coat gets one.

“I really think it is important for someone to have a coat,” said Julien.

There are dozens of locations where you can drop off new or gently worn coats, gloves, hats and shoes, including the Finkelstein Memorial Library.

“It’s been uplifting in a time where it’s a little bit chaotic and could be a hard time for people,” said Maria Vanessa Cipolla.

The drive runs now until Dec. 15.

The Historical Society of Rockland County Invites You to Join Us for St. Nicholas Day at the Jacob Blauvelt House! This traditional program is a highlight of the holiday season, and many adults who enjoyed this event in the past, as children, now bring their own families.

Visit the Historical Society of Rockland County for an unforgettable experience of wonder and fun! We’re opening our 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House to welcome children of all ages to celebrate Saint Nicholas, as we’ve done since 1961.

Join in the traditional Dutch celebration! See shoes magically filled with goodies,  hear joyful stories, and meet Saint Nicholas and his beautiful horse!

Saturday-Sunday, December 6-7, 2025 Programs start at 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, and & 3 pm. Each program will be 45 minutes. Price: $5 per person, children and adults. Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956

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