What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, February 18th – Wednesday,  February 25th

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

 

Orangetown

NYACK: The Angel Nyack, Laurie Anderson, Martha Mooke & Steven Bernstein – LIVE! February 28th

ArtsRock presents “Laurie Anderson, Martha Mooke & Steven Bernstein!” Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. 7PM at The Angel Nyack!  Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music, featuring three Grammy Award-winning musicians – Laurie Anderson (creative pioneer), Martha Mooke (electric violinist/composer) and Steven Bernstein (trumpet/composer/arranger). Special guest longtime radio host and author, John Schaefer of WNYC/WQXR.  Tickets on sale!

This event will take place February 28th from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Learn more at artsrock.org/calendar.php?id=161 or call 845-608-4353 for more information. The Angel Nyack, 18 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

NYACK: Perry Lawson Fine Art, Caleb Weintraub: Both Sides of the Mirror – Opening Reception February 27th

Join us for the OPENING RECEPTION  of Perry Lawson Fine Arts’ exhibit, “Caleb Weintraub: Both Sides of the Mirror.”    Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artist, Caleb Weintraub whose work explores the tension between stability and disquiet, treating the domestic space as both a source of comfort and the tension that unsettles it.  Exhibit on view February 27-april 26, 2026.

This event will take place February 27th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Learn more at perrylawsonfineart.com/caleb-weintraub or call 347-450-2190 for more information. Perry Lawson Fine Art, 90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

 

Ramapo

SLOATSBURG: Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House, An Artist Sees the Cotton Club: Paul Tappenden Perspective

March 1st

Don’t miss “An Artist Sees the Cotton Club: Paul Tappenden Perspective.” Sunday, March 1, 2026. 2PM-3:30PM at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House.  Dr. Chuck Stead shares a remarkable series of paintings by late artist Paul Tappenden’s Cotton Club series and how being on Francis Ford Coppola’s movie set inspired the artist’s paintings.  Reservations required!

This event will take place on March 1st from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.. Learn more at friendsofharmonyhall.org/events-2/an-artist-sees-the-cotton-club-paul-tappendens-painted-perspective or call 845-712-5220 for more information. Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House, 15 Liberty Rock RoadSloatsburg, NY 10974

 

Haverstraw

GARNERVILLE: GARNER Arts Center, Exhibition

March 1st

Don’t miss GARNER Arts Center’s exhibition on view now through March 1, 2026.  Featuring GINKO! by Laurie Peek, RUIN-NATION by Christine Randolph, THE PEOPLE YOU THINK YOU KNOW by Lynn Stein, and SURVEILLING THE SUBMLIMINAL by Julie Mauskop.

This event will take place March 1st from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Learn more at garnerartscenter.org/exhibitions or call 845-947-7108 for more information. GARNER Arts Center, 55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, New York 10923

GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Caribbean Night

February 27th

Dreaming of summer? Escape the cold and step into island vibes at Hudson’s Mill for a high-energy Caribbean Night featuring DJ Ely spinning the hottest tropical sounds all night long.

They’re bringing the heat with Caribbean rum punch pitchers, bottled beer buckets, reggae, dancehall, soca, afrobeats, kompa, and reggaeton

From smooth island rhythms to dance-floor bangers, this is your chance to grab your crew, sip something tropical, and dance like it’s 85 degrees in the Garner Historic District. Let’s turn Hudson’s Mill into the hottest spot north of the Caribbean.

Registration is required to attend. This event will begin on February 27th at 9:00 p.m. Call 845-429-5700 or visit ww.hudsonsmillny.com for ticket options. Learn more at hudsonsmillny.com or call 845-429-5700 for assistance. 55 W Railroad Ave Bldg 19, Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

WEST NACK: Palisades Center, Levity Live, Sheryl Underwood: I Need a Job Tour

February 27th – 28th

Sheryl Underwood is a savvy businesswoman philanthropist and a multi-faceted multi-media entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate well-informed women of our time. She is a much sought after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the world’s brightest contemporary humorists. The Sheryl Underwood Show on Jamie Foxx’s The Foxxhole airing on Sirius 106/XM 149 where she provided a mix of political satire comedy and music.

Tickets can be purchased online at levitylive.com. This event will take place at  February 27th – 28th.  Call 845-729-0448 for assistance. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Stony Point

STONY POINT: The Patriot Lounge,

Comedy Night

February 28th

Welcome to Another Comedy Night at The Patriot Lounge! We’re excited to bring you this hilarious group of talented comedians:

-JJ Ramirez (Comic Strip Live)

-Joe Pontillo (Gotham Comedy Live)

-Jason McLaren (Broadway Comedy Club)

Doors Open at 6pm and showtime is at 8pm. Come for dinner & stay for the show! Admission is $20.

This event will take place February 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Learn more at thepatriotlounge.com or call (845) 523-6213 for more information. 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point NY, 10980

 

Library Section

Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

March 1st

Look for St. Patrick’s Day-themed pictures hidden around the 1st floor of the library all month.  Find them all and get a prize!

Registration is required. This event will take place March 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983

NYACK: Nyack Library, Cookbook Club, with Mike

February 27th

Join the group and explore cookbooks and new cuisine to make and share.

Registration is required. This event will take place February 27th 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, Easy Mason Jar Fermented Kimchi

February 27th

A staple of the Korean diet, kimchi is high in probiotics, which promote good gut health. Sophia Curtis from Sour Bellies will show you how to make kimchi the easy way. You will bring home your kimchi in its own fridge-ready container.

Registration is required. This event will take place on February 27th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 75 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965

PALISADES, Palisades Free Library, End of Winter Reading Party

March 4th

Celebrate the end of your winter reading with your community, music, hot cocoa, snacks, and pizza! Congratulations, you did it!

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place March 4th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn more at palisadeslibrary.org or call (845) 359-0136 for more information. 19 Closter Road, Palisades, NY 10964

ORANGEBURG: Orangeburg Library, Chair Yoga and Guided Meditation (Hybrid)

March 2nd

Join us on Monday morning for Chair Yoga & Meditation with Debbie Broadman who will teach you various yoga poses to improve strength, flexibility and balance, along with a meditative journey to restore, refresh and rejuvenate your body and mind. These classes are hybrid. You can practice in person at the Orangeburg Library or at home via Zoom.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place March 2nd from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.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,  Puzzle Exchange

February 28th

What do you do with a puzzle once you are done working on it? Exchange it! Bring your puzzles into 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 Suffern Room. The puzzle exchange is primarily for puzzles for adults.

Registration is required. This event will take place February 28th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  . Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.libcal.com or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Library, Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

February 26th

Follow along with The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. One glass of wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage served. 90 minutes. Registration will open for Haverstraw cardholders 30 days prior to each session and for everyone else one week later, space permitting.

Registration is required. February 26th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 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, Teen Game Day

March 5th

Every Thursday when school is in session, we’ll meet in the Community Room for games and snacks. There’ll be board games and video games to choose from! Open to grades 7-12.

Registration is required. Walk-ins will be welcome in programs if space allows. This event will take place from  March 5th from 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Learn more  at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street Nanuet, NY 10954

 

Stony Point

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library,

Local History Lecture

February 28th

Anthony Wayne: The Scandals & Redemption of an American Icon – Presented by Joseph Amster

Mr. Amster will present the various scandals in which Anthony Wayne found himself embroiled and how he rebuilt his reputation as one of the most important military figures of our early Republic. 

This event will take place at the Pyngyp School House (319 Cedar Flats Road, corner of Route 210, Stony Point). Parking is limited to 25 cars (carpool when possible). Occupancy is limited to 50 people. Registration is required.

Registration is required online. If you require assistance registering, call 845-786-2100, ext. 11.  If you cannot make it, please cancel at your earliest convenience.

This event will take place February 28th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi..com or call 845-786-2100 for more information. Garnerville Arts Center55 W Raolroad Ave, Garnerville , NY 10923

 

Conservation Corps Member Summer Internship

Apply for Summer 2026!

A summer with Rockland Conservation and Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, immerses its interns in hands-on conservation field work, leadership growth, and professional development. Apply to create authentic community impact, build valuable skills, and discover passions that guide next steps.

Projects include water conservation, land conservation, invasive species management, and environmental education.

Applicants must be out of high school aged 18- 24, available full time for a 12 week program, and enjoy the outdoors and environmental issues.

Some benefits include eniornmental fieldwork, gain professional contacts, career insight, a stipend of $3,500, and the education award f $1,565.08.

 

Julia Scott: Rockland’s All Time Leading Scorer in Girl’s Basketball

On Thursday, February 12th, Julia Scott, senior, made history by breaking the Rockland County Scoring Record for Girls Basketball in a win against Xaverian High School.

The previous record was held by Stephanie Cleary Mills of Tappan Zee for 25 years.

Throughout her athletic career, Scott has earned 1,262 points for Albertus Magnus.

Scott is 25th ranked player in the country as per ESPN.  She has received 44 Division 1 scholarship offers from some of the best schools in the country, and will be playing at Clemson University next year.

Scott was named Miss Basketball by the Section One Coaches Association last year and became the first girls player in Rockland County to ever receive this award.

Scott is involved in several service clubs, including Buddy Ball or Albertus camps.   At Albertus Magnus, Scott is also Captain of Dominic House, a Peer Mentor, Falcon AMbassador and photographer for the girls soccer team.

 

Spirits of the Salyer House

Step back into the 1900’s to uncover the secrets woven into the Salyer House’s stories standtone walls —- and discover what, or who, may still linger within.

Guests are encouraged to dress the part — 1900’s attire, eccentric historians, curious mediums, and amateur ghost hunters are all welcome.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m., the mystery begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, registration is required. To register, visit https://www.orangetownmuseum.com/events or call (845)-398-1302. 231 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY 10965.

 

Haverstraw Police Deliver Baby

On Friday, February 13th at about 6:30 p.m., Sgt. Brad Harm and Police Officer Cassandra Marrero responded to a residence in West Haverstraw for a report of a woman in labor.

The officers located the expectant mother in the foyer of the residence and quickly assessed the situation as it became clear that the baby was on its way to the world. The duo immediately moved her to a safe location and requested blankets and towels from nearby residents.

Within moments the baby’s head became visible and Harm and Marrero delivered the baby. The newborn was wrapped in a blankets while officers ensured the baby was breathing and had a clear airway.

Haverstraw EMS and Rockland Paramedics arrived shortly thereafter and transported the mother and baby to Nyack Hospital for further evaluation. Both the mother and the baby are healthy.

Congratulations to our officers and to the mother and her family!

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

Misery

Written by William Goldman

Based on the novel by Stephen King

Antrim Playhouse

Running February 6th- 22nd

Experience the gripping intensity of Misery, the thrilling stage play adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel. Follow the chilling tale of renowned author Paul Sheldon, who finds himself trapped and at the mercy of his obsessive fan Annie Wilkes after a tragic car accident. As the tension mounts and secrets unravel, witness a battle of wills like no other, culminating in a riveting showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 10983

 

The Book of Will

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Lisa Spielman

Elmwood Playhouse

Running March 13th — April 11th

Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done.

Go to elmwoodhouse.com or call  (845) 353-1313 for more information.

10 Park Street Nyack NY 10960

 

Rockland GAA Memorial 5k Walk/ Run

Welcome to the 6th Annual Rockland GAA Memorial 5K, held in memory of our club members who have passed away. 

The inaugural event was held in memory of long-time club member Noel O’Connell. This year, we run in honor of all deceased members of Rockland GAA, most especially, we would like to remember Brian Fennell and Padraig Gargan.

To guarantee your T-Shirt, you must register by March 15th – NO EXCEPTIONS!  We will order extra, but we can not guarantee your size after the cut-off date.

The Rockland GAA will host a FUN RUN for children 12 years old and younger.  This will be a free event and will be held after the 5K.  Please note – if you’re only participating in the FUN RUN, you will not receive a t-shirt unless you also register for a t-shirt.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. If interested, please contact the race director through this form.

Welcome to the 6th Annual Rockland GAA Memorial 5K, held in memory of our club members who have passed away. 

Brian Fennell

Born on December 2, 1977, in Mt. Vernon, New York, Brian Fennell brought warmth, laughter, and connection to everyone he met. He grew up in Pearl River, New York, later settling with his family in Westwood, New Jersey.

Known for his quick wit, legendary prank calls, and easy conversation, Brian had a gift for making people feel seen and valued. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

As Brian often said, “Do not mourn me in my death, but celebrate my life.”  So, on Saturday, March 28th, at the 6th Annual Rockland GAA Memorial 5K, let’s do what Brian asked – let’s celebrate his life.

Padraig Gargan

Padraig Gargan was born on December 7, 1991, in Bronxville, New York, to Patrick “Francie” Gargan and Ann Margaret “Mags” Gargan. He was raised on Voss Avenue in Yonkers before moving to Pearl River in 2003.

Padraig will be remembered for his bright smile, warm embrace, devotion to family, and unwavering loyalty to his friends.  And as we run the Rockland GAA Memorial 5k, let’s keep those remembrances with us.

This event will take place on March 28th. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Orangeburg/RocklandGAAMemorial5K. 160 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY US 10962

 

On the Big Screen

Wuthering Heights – Romance

Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

Goat – Sport/ Comedy

A small goat named Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball — a high-intensity, full-contact sport that’s dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Crime 101 – Crime/ Thriller

A Los Angeles detective pursues an elusive thief who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die – Action

Claiming to be from the future, a man takes hostages at a Los Angeles diner to recruit unlikely heroes to help him save the world.

Send Help – Horror/ Comedy

A woman and her overbearing boss become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

 

Town Meetings

Orangetown – February 24th, 2026   @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Ramapo – February 25th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

Stony Point – February 24th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

Clarkstown – February 24th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

Haverstraw – February 24th , 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich – Documetnary

on Netflix

Stories from survivors fuel an examination of how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.

The Lincoln Lawyer – Drama

on Nerflix

Idealistic lawyer Mickey Haller runs his practise out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on cases big and small across Los Angeles.

Lead Children – Drama

on Netflix

When a young doctor discovers that children living near a smelting plant suffer from lead poisoning, she risks her career and safety to save them.

Love is Blind – Reality

on Netflix

Singles try to find a match and fall in love — without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction.

His & Hers – Thriller

on Netflix

Two estranged spouses, one a detective and the other a news reporter, vie to solve a murder in which each believes the other is a prime suspect.

 

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

Meet and Greet With Author Dawn Barclay

Saturday Feb 28th, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Dawn M.Barclay (who writes fiction as D.M. Barr and edits under suggested development.com) has been writing in the travel field for decades, first as a travel trade journalist and later as a book author. She is the 2023 Lowell Thomas Gold Award-winning author of the autism travel bible, Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022).

Dawn also won the First Prize-Other Writing award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a story on travel law. Vacations Can Be Murder, her multi-volume true crime travel series with Level Best Books, combines the two things she loves best (after chocolate and dogs): travel and crime. The Mid-Atlantic volume is the second in the series, following the release of the New England volume in 2025.

Storytime With Children’s Author David Sherrin

Sunday Mar 1st, 2026 at 3:00 pm

David Sherrin teaches social studies at Scarsdale High School and lives in Tarrytown. He is also the author of four picture books including the new release Big Bad Wolf and the Masquerade Ball (Apples & Honey Press, 2026). He loves teaching, writing, playing tennis, and drinking smoothies.

Book Launch: Perry Balmat’s The Subtlety of the Street

Wednesday Mar 4th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Perry Balmat is Professor of Academic Literacy and Linguistics at CUNY.

His recently published book The Subtlety of the Street (Michigan University Press) explores how mundane, everyday words matter, and how subtle, almost undetectable, forms of racism creep into everyday conversations between institutional professionals –like teachers and social workers – and those they serve. Perry is an artist and circus sideshow performer who also spends his time hammering nails into his face while documenting a dying language variety in the carnival community.

An Evening With John Sayles

Thursday Mar 5th, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Tickets are $36 and include a signed copy of Crucible. There is limited seating for this event.

John Sayles is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and novelist. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and once for the National Book Award. He has written eight novels, including, most recently, Jamie MacGillivray, To Save the Man and Crucible.

 

Upcoming Events at Sparkle Bookstore

The Sparkle Bookstore, a new independent bookshop at 642 Main St., Sparkill, NY, 10976, hosts events throughout the year. They are a family-owned and operated independent bookstore dedicated to being a welcoming, inclusive space, with a sparkle of community flair. Sparkle Bookstore bring readers the best and most beloved of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, along with their own celebration of diverse books and stories centering wellness. Come on over and explore!

Sparkle Fiction Book Club

Thursday February 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM

We kick off our new fiction-lovers’ book club with A Beast Slinks Toward Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang, debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate.

Paperback and ebook available at Bookshop.org.

Too Much Quiet! Reading and signing with Kottie Christie-Blick

Friday February 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

When second grader Patsy Beth goes on a field trip to the school garden, she and her classmates are surprised and upset to find many animals no longer live there. With the help of their teacher, they come to understand vital connections in the natural environment — and they decide to take action!

An interactive session to get us thinking about the natural world and how we can help it thrive. Reading, singing, talking, and modeling science concepts, children will be delighted with the antics of Patsy Beth and her little brother Jay and wonder what they’ll get up to next! For book lovers 5 years old and up. All leave with discount coupons for a local plant nursery, so they too can help nature sing again.

Books will be in store in advance and on the day of the event. You can also purchase through Bookshop.org.

Local author Kottie Christie-Blick won multiple awards as an elementary classroom teacher. They include an Outstanding Contribution Award from SOCES PTA (New York State), the Alexinia Baldwin Educator of the Year Award, and a Fulbright Distinguished Teacher Award from the U.S. State Department. She was a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. She knows how to talk with children.

Fantasy Book Club: The Name of the Wind

Thursday March 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Join us for our discussion of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind.

Purchase the book in-store or at Bookshop.org (paperback and ebook available).

Making Our Poems Stronger, Together

Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Do you feel your poems would benefit from a workshop with other poets? Bring 1 to 3 poems to share! Please bring printed copies. Juan Pablo Mobili, Poet Laureate of Rockland County, will lead the discussion.

Juan will lead workshops in March and April.

$10, no advance registration

If you would like to request a fee waiver, just mention it when you come. No one will be turned away.

 

First Responder’s Cup 2026

Rockland’s Fittest Face off, brought together by American Made Performance.

What started as the Firefighter’s Cup is now open to all Rockland County First Responders.

Compete as a team of three in events that test strength and endurance.

This event will take place March 21st. Warm-ups will start at 8:00 a.m. and the competion will begin a 9:00 a.m. The brawl will take place at 160 N Liberty Drive, Stony Point NY 10980.

Free for all athletes and spectators to help raise money for Rockland County First Responders.

For more information emain ampoachstevo@gmail.com

 

Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show

The largest Outdoor Sportmen’s Show in the region is coming to RCC. Find out first hand why so much business is generated from sales, superb exposure, and a year’s worth of solid leads, thanks to the floor traffic and face to face contact during this annual event. The Rockland Community College Field House has a huge 90,000 square foot exhibit area, plenty of free parking, and allows the exhibit the freedom to have their own displays.

Unlike most other possible show facilities, the SUNY Rockland Field House will allow exhibitors to unload their own displays. Management will have an official show decorator form available for those who wish to rent booth furnishings.

This event will take place February 20th from noon – 7:00 p.m., February 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and February 22nd from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

 

Seniors Needed for Showcase!

Calling all Clarkstown Seniors ages 55 and older. Come sing, dance, and act or be part of the stage crew! Highlight and celebrate your talent in this fantastic variety show!

The show will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM at  Clarkstown High School South, 31 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

Rehearsals are every Saturday.

For more information, please contact:

Chelsea at (845) 639-5731 or c.tosto@clarkstown.gov

 

Farmer’s Markets in Rockland

Van Houten Farms

Long-running garden center & nursery with a wide variety of plants, trees & shrubs, plus supplies.

Open Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

68 Sickletown Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962

“The SOUK” / Piermont Farmer’s Market

Year-round market featuring a variety of prepared foods and products from local vendors.

Open Sundays from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

25 Flywheel Park, Piermont, NY 10968

Subzi Mandi Farmer’s Market

Casual supermarket offering spices, dry goods, frozen items, fresh fruit and vegetables.

Open every day from 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

33 NY-304, Nanuet, NY 10954

Pearl River Farm Market

Flower shop and garden center selling arrangements and gift baskets along with fresh produce and grocery staples.

Open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.

77 N Middletown Rd, Pearl River, NY 10965

Nyack Farmer’s Market

Market featuring fresh produce and other products from local farms, plus cafes.

Open Thursdays from 8:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

119 Main St, Nyack, NY 10960

Orchards of Concklin

Orchard known for a variety of apples to pick or buy along with baked treats

Open Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2 S Mountain Rd, Pomona, NY 10970

Cropsey Community Farm

Sustainable agriculture practices while fostering education and community engagement.

Open Thursday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

220 S Little Tor Rd, New City, NY 10956

Auntie El’s Farm Market

Farmers’ market featuring vegetables, baked goods, and other food items.

Open every day from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

171 NY-17, Sloatsburg, NY 10974

 

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

 

Dilled Fennel, Potato and Spinach Soup

By: Diane Rossen Worthington

I’ve been making lots of soups lately, because that’s what is comforting in these cool months. Nothing feels better than a tasty bowl of pureed vegetable soup to warm me up. This soup combines fennel, potato and spinach together into a creamy (with no cream if you want) bowl of comfort. Fennel bulbs are sliced and added to chopped potatoes and leeks along with chicken or vegetable stock as the base of this soup.

Once the base is cooked, shredded spinach and fresh dill are added and pureed into this silky smooth lush green soup. The fennel adds a touch of licorice flavor that is tamed once it’s cooked. Raw fennel has a much more pronounced licorice flavor. Buttery yellow potatoes add thickness, and the spinach and dill add a fresh garden-like flavor.

You can either use an immersion blender right in the soup pot or a blender. I like the immersion blender for its Seriously Simple step of one-pot clean-up.

Feel free to add a dash or so of cream if you desire although it really doesn’t need it. Serve with some crusty bread and a glass of sauvignon blanc for a light and satisfying meal.

Dilled Fennel, Potato and Spinach Soup

Serves 4

1/4 cup olive oil

2 medium fennel bulbs, cleaned and sliced

2 medium yellow potatoes, chopped

1 leek, cleaned and light green and white part, sliced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

2 bay leaves

1 cup cleaned and tightly packed spinach leaves, shredded

1/4 cup fresh dill weed, plus more for garnish

1/4 cup cream, optional

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the fennel slices, chopped potatoes and sliced leek. Saute for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add broth and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Remove bay leaves.

3. Add the shredded spinach and 1/4 cup fresh dill weed and cook another 2 minutes or until spinach is just cooked. Place an immersion blender into the soup pot and puree the soup. (You can also do this in batches in the blender.) Add the optional cream if desired.

4. Taste for seasoning and ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with dill sprigs and serve immediately.

Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.

 

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