What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, March 5th – Wednesday,  March 11th

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

 

Orangetown

NYACK: The Nyack Center, You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine

March 11th

Don’t miss Rivertown Film’s screening of “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine.”  The movie captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history’s great songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, who, amongst many others, are featured here performing at this special celebration of Prine’s life and music.  Film by Fiona Phelan Prine. Directed by Michael John Warren. 2025, USA, 90 minutes.  Tickets on sale! 

This event will take place March 11th from 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  Learn more at https://rivertownfilm.org/16162-2/ or call (845) 358-2600 for more information. The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960

 

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Rhino Comedy Club, Open Mic

March 19th

Thursday Open Mics are a lively collection of stand ups and first timers mixing it up. All acts including music are welcomed! Their mic includes optional “Prompts from the Hat! “ – Very fun to give it a try. Check out the new menu with a selection of delicious wine, beer and small plates! One item minimum suggested.

This event will take place on March 19th at 8:00 p.m.  Learn more at rhinoimprov.com or call 845- 533-4616 for more information. 22 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901

 

Haverstraw

GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Dirty Thirty Brunch! In Loving Memory of Brian Kilduff

March 21st

Join us for a special afternoon as we raise a glass to Brian and celebrate his life the way he would’ve wanted — with great music, strong drinks, and even better company.

Our Dirty Thirty Brunch will be serving up dirty martinis and dirty Shirley’s all afternoon long while we play Brian’s eclectic, feel-good playlists. Expect a lively, love-filled vibe — the kind of day where stories are shared, glasses clink, and memories are honored.

A portion of the day’s sales will go toward supporting the Rockland 82’s end-of-season dinner. Reservations are recommended. Call 845-429-5700 to save your spot. Come thirsty. Come hungry. Come ready to celebrate Brian.

This event will take place March 21st from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at hudsonsmillny.com or call 845-429-5700 for assistance. 55 W Railroad Ave Bldg 19, Garnerville, NY 10923

GARNERVILLE: GARNER Arts Center, Opening Reception: Not Out of the Woods Yet & Forest For the Trees

March 14th

Join the OPENING RECEPTION of “NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET” by Bill Hochhausen and “FOREST FOR THE TREES” by Lisa Karrer. GARNER Art Center is excited to announce a major solo exhibition of the works of Bill Hochausen in the Main Gallery of Building 35. Paintings and sculptures from Hochhausen’s impressive career will be on exhibit in a collaborative tour de force with installations by Lisa Karrer in the Ned Harris Gallery. Exhibitions on view March 14-April 26, 2026.

This event will take place March 14th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn more at garnerartscenter.org/ or call 845-947-7108 for assistance. GARNER Arts Center, 55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, New York 1092

 

Clarkstown

WEST NYACK: Rockland Center for the Arts, Music Sessions @ RoCA Presents Hiroya Tsukamoto

March 14th

Join us for an evening of great music as Music Sessions @ RoCA Presents Hiroya Tsukamoto. Saturday, March 14, 2026. 7:30PM.  Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto – a master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries.  Praised by Acoustic Guitar Magazine for his “delicate, fluid and beautifully details” style, Hiroya’s music weaves intricate melodies with poetic narratives, creating an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance.  Tickets on sale!

This event will take place on March 14th at Rockland Center for the Arts from 7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m. Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, New York 10994

WEST NYACK: JCC Rockland Center, 23rd JCC Rockland International Jewish Film Festival

March 19th

The 23rd JCC Rockland International Jewish Film Festival Returns!   Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the richness of Jewish & Israeli life, culture and history through the power of film.  This year’s festival features 14 films, guest speakers, and MORE!  New This Year!  Matinees at Regal Nanuet!  Tickets on sale now!

This event will take place on March 19th at JCC Rockland from 7:00 p.m – 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit jccrockland.org or call 845-362-4400. JCC Rockland, 450 W Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Stony Point

STONY POINT: The Patriot Lounge, A Taste of Italy: All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night

March 13th

This Family-Friendly event is Lent-Friendly and includes Chef Pete’s Selection of Six delicious pastas. Pastas include, Tito’s a la Vodka, Shrimp Scampi, Fettuccini Alfredo, Ravioli Parmesean, Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatballs, and Gnocchi. Also includes Hillside or Caesar Salad Served Family-Style and Bread Service. Specialty Bottles of Wine available for $20

This special dinner will be served between 5:30-8:30 p.m. $29.99 per Adult, $19.99 per Child (4-13)

RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED—Reserve your table here!

This event will take place March 13th 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, Lego Lab

March 20th

You bring your imagination, we’ll supply the LEGOs!  Creations will be displayed in the Children’s Room.  Sign up per session.  Registration is required. This event will take place March 20th from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983

NYACK: Nyack Library, Pokémon Party!

March 17th

Play games and trivia and create some of your favorite Pokémon characters! For kids grade 3-5.

Registration is required. This event will take place March 17th from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 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, Spring Robots & More!

March 11th, 18th, 25th

Explore our robots and robotic kits while building and coding your own creations! Participants will experiment with sequencing, loops, and movement as they bring robots to life through hands-on coding and creative problem-solving

Registration is required. This event will take place on March 11th, 18th, and 25th from 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 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,Cress Watercress Paper Puppet Craft

March 19th

Create your favorite character from the book titled “Cress Watercress” by Gregory Maguire in paper puppet form to take home with you while you finish up the story. You can make your preferred character wearing whatever you’d like and speak to people outside of the book!

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

ORANGEBURG: Orangeburg Library, Creative Writing Workshop

March 18th

In this six session writing workshop series, Anu takes a creative approach to deepening the practice of writing using various exercises and games, suggested readings, and strategies.

Register using this link!: https://czgikrmu.paperform.co

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place March 18th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 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,  Native Plants for Your Garden

March 16th

Hey! It’s time to get your head in the game! This is a hybrid program, you can attend via zoom or in person at the library. Selection Sunday is the day when the Selection Committee reveals the full NCAA tournament bracket, including all teams and all seeds; we will have our first meeting the day after on Monday, March 17th. It does not matter whether you have played before or if this is your first time; the rules are fairly simple and if your competitive then this is the program for you!

Trophies will be given out and the winner will walk away with a score of a prize! (registration required)Registration is required. This event will take place March 16th from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 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, Choosing the Right College

March 19th

Joshua Marber, MS.Ed., will advise teens and their families on the college admissions process. He will provide helpful information on how to apply to colleges; when to visit them; and how to write a great college essay. Joshua has over 25 years experience in the college field having worked in Admissions, Financial Aid and Athletic Departments. He also sits on Counselor Advisory Boards at colleges and universities. Both students and parents should attend this program.

Registration is required. March 19th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Learn more at https://haverstraw.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-program-35259 or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Rd., Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

NANUET: Nanuet Public Library, Teen Paint Night: Peace Watercolors

March 19th

What makes you feel peaceful?  You’ll create a Peace Watercolor inspired by artist Marc Chagall’s stained glass peace windows, using a variety of watercolor paints, images from Marc Chagall, and your imagination. Open to grades 7-12. Registration required.

Registration is required. Walk-ins will be welcome in programs if space allows. This event will take place from  March 19th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 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,

Future Builder’s Club

March 16th

Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Look no further! This is the perfect opportunity to round out your card collection, and meet up with other Pokémon fans.

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 March 16th from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 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

 

Spirits of the Salyer House

Step back into the 1900s 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.

This event will take place March 13th. 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.

 

At Play: A Family Concert

The Rockland Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce this season’s Family Concert in association with ArtsRock. The concert will be presented on March 8 th at 4 pm at The Angel, 18. S Broadway, Nyack 10960.

Our program begins with “Once more, with feeling”, an exploration of how emotions can be expressed through music, written and narrated by Rockland Symphony Orchestra’s conductor and music director

Dr. Nicole Peragine. This new work describes common emotions felt by children – and adults too – through the performance of musical excerpts from well-known repertoire spanning the baroque era to present day. Tired, excited, sad, mad, happy? Listen to how our orchestra can express these feelings!

Our program will continue with the re-telling of a timeless tale – “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, narrated

by Elliott Forrest of ArtsRock and WQXR fame. There are many wonderful musical excerpts to highlight the story and the action is expressed through shadowplay puppetry. Shadowplay is an ancient art form that many cultures throughout the world have used to tell a story. Cutout figures, manipulated by people behind a screen with a light source, bring to life the action of our story.

We hope you can join us on March 8th and experience these two program pieces – one old and one new – guaranteed to delight!

For reservations and tickets, please go to the ArtsRock.org website.

 

Valley Cottage & Nyack Libraries Film Screening

Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Black Librarians is a compelling documentary that lifts the veil on a crucial yet neglected chapter in American history. Spanning from the antebellum period through Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and into the 21st century, the film showcases the work of Black librarians who turned public libraries into spaces of resistance, empowerment, and truth.

This event will take place March 14th at 1pm at the Valley Cottage Library.

Followed by a Q&A with Director & Producer, Rodney Freeman.

Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

 

Magic Show with R. David Robinson

Sunday, March 15, 3–3:45pm at Homebody Books. For ages 4-7 but older welcome, too. R David will perform magic, then teach the kids a trick. He is a NYC-based performer—actor, clown, balloon twister, and master magician—who was assistant to renowned magician David Copperfield, and performs each year at the Morgan Library Christmas show in NYC. He has created children’s shows in the NYC-metropolitan area for decades. $35 for one child and parent; $15 for each additional family member. To register call or text Homebody Books, 6 Park St., Nyack NY 845-598-8053.

 

Clarkstown North Introduces Externship Opportunity for Students

Future ready learning is extending beyond the classroom for seniors at Clarkstown North High School. Michelle Haggerty, a mathematics and special education teacher, and Sheila McCombs, an English and special education teacher, are excited to announce a project they’ve been working on since October: “externship” opportunities for seniors.

So far, there are 90 students signed up for the program, which is being implemented for the first time this semester. Participants are gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of fields, from medicine and education to law and business. Haggerty worked closely with Clarkstown North Principal Candace Reim,drawing on Haggerty’s experience in Westchester schools, where externships are more common, to help bring the initiative to life.

“[Reim’s] goal was to be able to make our school make our kids ready for the real world… to really bring back to our students a chance to explore the things that they’re interested and passionate about, so that they have a taste for it before they actually major in college,” Haggerty said.

The initiative aligns with the school’s broader theme of “Future Ready” learning, where the school has been increasing their focus on preparing each student for their future professional life. 

Students are responsible for securing their own externship placements, deliberately designed to build independence and professional soft skills.

“We really want the kids to be… very self‑motivated and determined,” Haggarety said. “The kids really have to find their own placement. If they get stuck, then we come in and we start helping them, but we want them to start by reaching out.”

McCombs noted the variety of interests students are pursuing. “It’s just amazing, because the kids all want to do very different things, from learning how to run their own business… to  neurology: they’re just all over. And it’s kind of amazing,” she said.

Both educators emphasize that the program’s value isn’t only in confirming a career choice, but also in helping students reconsider one.

“I remember from my experience in college and working different jobs is that sometimes the thing you get out of it is, ‘I don’t want to do exactly what I thought before’” McCombs said, “That has a lot of value too.”

The externship program is open to any senior in good academic standing.  Haggerty stressed the program’s  inclusivity, sharing “I’m really excited because the program is for all students… It doesn’t just go after our higher‑end kids – all students can do it… it’s about giving everyone in this building the ability to explore an interest and take a shot at something.”

Students are required to log 25 hours a week through their chosen externship. These “business hours” replace traditional school hours, and participants meet with advisors weekly to reflect on their experiences. The 25 hours can be applied however the student and sponsor see fit, encouraging time management and flexibility. On June 11th, the students will present their findings at their Research Symposium.

Clarkstown North High School is currently seeking additional sponsors to host student externs. Community members interested in mentoring or offering workplace experience are encouraged to contact mhaggerty@ccsd.edu to support the program and provide students with meaningful, real-world learning opportunities.

 

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

Guys and Dolls

Written by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling

Clarkstown North High School

Running March 19th – 21st

Guys and Dolls is a high-spirited musical romp through the dazzling world of 1950s New York City. Gambler Nathan Detroit is desperate to find a spot for his infamous floating craps game—while dodging both the law and his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide. With show-stopping songs, fast-paced comedy, and unforgettable characters, Guys and Dolls is a story of love, luck, and the gamble of following your heart.

Go to cueandcurtain.com for more information.

151 Congers Rd, New City, NY 10956

 

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.

This event will take place on March 28th.

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.

To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Orangeburg/RocklandGAAMemorial5K. 160 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY US 10962

On the Big Screen

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Crime/Drama

Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground.

Dolly – Horror

A young woman, Macy, fights for survival after being abducted by a deranged, monster-like figure who wants to raise Macy as its own child.

Silver Star – Mystery/Drama

When Billie, a young African-American Civil War reenactor freshly out of jail, learns that her estranged parents’ lives are at risk, she tries to help them by robbing a bank. In her botched robbery attempt, she takes a hostage named Franny, who turns out to be a charmingly impulsive pregnant teenager with nothing left to lose.

Protector – Action

Former war hero Nikki’s peaceful life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.

 

Town Meetings

Orangetown – March 10th, 2026   @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Ramapo – March 11th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

Stony Point – March 10th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

Clarkstown – March 10th, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

Haverstraw – March 10th , 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

  

Streaming Favs

The Muppet Show – Comedy/Family

on Disney+

It’s “The Muppet Show!” Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

Dark Winds – Mystery/Thriller

on Netflix

Set in 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Dark Winds follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police as he is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins – Sitcom

on NBC Free

Disgraced former football star, Reggie Dinkins, is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of an award-winning filmmaker. In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family,

Scrubs – Comedy

on Disney+ and Hulu

Old friends JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time, learning that medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time.

 

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

 

Fiction Writing workshop

Thursday Mar 12th, 19th, 26th, and April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Registration fee – $225

Big Red Books’ Fiction Writing workshop will be a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from fellow writers. Whether you’re working on short stories or a novel, this four-week workshop (which includes a twenty-minute private session), facilitated by novelist Richard Fulco, will be truly collaborative.

As a community of writers, we will read, write, and share our work in a comfortable and productive space for creating, experimenting, and providing constructive feedback for our peers.

 

Free Writing Workshop with Author Maria José Fitzgerald

Thursday Mar 19th, 2026 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm

Join author Maria José Fitzgerald for a character development writing workshop. We’ll read, chat, and brainstorm characters for your next story!

After the workshop, join Maria for a reading/book signing of her new book, Mystery on Macaw Mountain.

 

Mystery Book Club

Sunday Mar 22nd, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join us at the shop for a discussion of The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa.

To participate in our meeting, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books, and you will receive a 15% discount.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not.

Feel free to bring a snack or beverage.

RSVP at bigredbooksny@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.

 

Open Mic with Featured Poet Maria Giura

Wednesday Mar 25th, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Maria Giura is the author of. two poetry collections published by Bordighera Press—If We Still Lived Where I Was Born (Nov. 2025) and What My Father Taught Me—and a memoir, Celibate published by Apprentice House Press. An Academy of American Poets winner, Giura teaches writing workshops for Casa Belvedere and received her PhD in English from Binghamton University.

 

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!

 

Reading and Signing with Michael Tubridy

Sunday March 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM  

When second grader PJoin us in welcoming Michael Tubridy, who with Robert Polner is the author of An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul O’Dwyer.

Born in County Mayo, Ireland, O’Dwyer cut a principled and progressive path through New York City’s political machinery and America’s reactionary Cold War landscape. He maintained a consistent left-wing politics and defense of accused Communists in the labor movement, which exposed him to sharp criticism within and beyond the Irish-American community. Even so, his fierce beliefs, loyalty to his brother William, who was the city’s mayor after World War II, and influence in Irish-American circles also inspired respect and support. Recognized by his gentle brogue and white pompadour, he drove the discussion on many difficult domestic and international causes and, finally, enlisted then-future president Bill Clinton to bring an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Michael is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The New York Daily News, USA Today, The Irish Echo, Irish America, City and State NY, Vital City, L.A. Progressive, and The Recorder. A lifelong resident of Bergen County, NJ, he also frequently writes about Irish and Irish American history in his blog “A Boat Against the Current.”

 

Reading and Signing with Laurel Peterson

Saturday March 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Meet author Laurel Peterson as we celebrate the release of her new book of poetry, The Sky Weeps with Us. Please arrive promptly at 5 for the reading.

The reading will precede a Sparklers poetry workshop with Laurel.

 

Reading and Signing with Michael Tubridy

Sunday March 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Join us in welcoming Michael Tubridy, who with Robert Polner is the author of An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul O’Dwyer.

Born in County Mayo, Ireland, O’Dwyer cut a principled and progressive path through New York City’s political machinery and America’s reactionary Cold War landscape. He maintained a consistent left-wing politics and defense of accused Communists in the labor movement, which exposed him to sharp criticism within and beyond the Irish-American community. Even so, his fierce beliefs, loyalty to his brother William, who was the city’s mayor after World War II, and influence in Irish-American circles also inspired respect and support. Recognized by his gentle brogue and white pompadour, he drove the discussion on many difficult domestic and international causes and, finally, enlisted then-future president Bill Clinton to bring an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Michael is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The New York Daily News, USA Today, The Irish Echo, Irish America, City and State NY, Vital City, L.A. Progressive, and The Recorder. A lifelong resident of Bergen County, NJ, he also frequently writes about Irish and Irish American history in his blog “A Boat Against the Current.”

Books will be available in store or online at Bookshop.org (hardcover and ebook available).

 

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 competition 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 email ampoachstevo@gmail.com.

by Heritage Quilters of the Hudson Palisades

Exhibits, demonstrations, hands on activities. Free for all – children welcome!

Heritage Quilters of the Hudson Palisades is the only group in Rockland County carrying on the disctintly American tradition of quilting.

This event will take place on March 7, 10am – 5pm and March 8, 12pm-4pm at the Nanuet Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet

 

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

 

Women’s Golf Leagues

in Rockland County

The Women’s Golf Association of New Jersey is excitecd to announce new social golf leagues at several golf courses in Rockland County. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to join for fun and friendship from this session.

Leagues play at Broadacres, Rotella, Patriot Hills, and Spook Rock.

Meet fellow golf enthiasts while enjoying all the many activities avalible upon joining WGANJ. If you are interested in particapating, please contact www.wganji.com or email wganginfo@gmail.com.

 

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

Mark your calendar for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, the biannual dining event for food lovers across the region. Each spring and fall, local restaurants offer gourmet dining deals on prix-fixe menus spotlighting some of the season’s finest ingredients. This spring, enjoy some local meals from March 2nd to the 15th.

Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar

506 Piermont Ave, Piermont, New York, 10968

The Freelance Café & Wine Bar is of the one of the founding restaurants of Piermont’s now bountiful selection of eclectic spots to wine and dine in this historic and charming village by the Hudson River. The Freelance menu offerings consist of Small Plates, Large Plates, and Daily Specials. The menu remains a touchstone for Modern American Cuisine as informed and inspired by the French Bistro, the Italian Trattoria, the Japanese Izakaya and ever more tastefully global inspiration. We offer a long list of favorite dishes whether that’s French Onion Soup, Thai Pasta, Braised Short Ribs or Classic Crème Brulee, as well as an inspiring selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Rated by Zaget as “ Another fabulous dining experience” the Freelance cafe is a consistent winner.

Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse

1584 Palisades Center Dr B112, West Nyack, New York, 10994

Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse sizzles in West Nyack. Go for the rich and delectable flavors of Brazil, then stay for the juicy cuts and the elegant atmosphere.

Pizzetiéllo

41 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965

Neapolitan fired & locally inspired Pizza, Pasta & Wine Bar.

Union Restaurant & Bar Latino

24 New Main Street, Haverstraw, New York, 10927

Union Restaurant and Bar Latino opened its doors in September of 2007 in Haverstraw, New York and continues to grow in popularity thanks to its many loyal patrons and valued staff. Partner-owners Chef Jose David Martinez and Maître d’hôtel Paulo Feteira shared their vision, passion, and talent to open a restaurant in Rockwell County that showcases a diverse, yet classic cuisine of Latin-fusion dishes. Located on the historic Pressler Building, the restaurant offers a friendly and relaxed hacienda style atmosphere, impeccable service, and a great wine list. Union is a great lunch spot in Haverstraw, it’s the perfect place for a romantic evening, family gathering, special occasion, or for entertaining clients.

During the two weeks of Restaurant Week, Choose  restaurants with prix-fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95 (price is set by participating restaurant).

 

What’s Cooking with Phyllis

By Phyllis Greenway

It seems lately that we have multiple worries. It may be family, fuel, or financial… A friend, visiting yesterday told of her Sicilian grandmother’s solution. when a member of her family had a headache, she would cut  a slice of a potato, and tie it to the inflicted’s forehead with a silk scarf, and direct the patient to lie down. Within a half hour, the pain would disappear.

It was not discussed what kind of potato… russet, sweet, Yukon Gold? (No, that can’t be right.)

Perhaps this might be the solution to teenage angst.. “shape up or I’ll tie a potato to your head!” (Cuts down on medication costs plus reduced excess inventory in the kitchen.)

Chocolate!

Of course, we all have recipes for Brownies, and they are all great, and soothing (and addictive) in their way. But I will insert two other chocolate themes I hope you will enjoy.

Three Hole Cake

Takes about 10 minutes to make

Preheat oven to about 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together:

1 1/2 cups four

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cocoa

1 teaspoon baking soda

Make 3 holes in mixture, in one put 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil, in the second put 1 Tablespoon vinegar, in the third, 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Pour over all:

1 cup water

Mix thoroughly and bake in 8 x 8 battered pan. Let cool before frosting.

Note: may be doubled easily.

Chocolate Pie

Not too sweet, but you might sit back and smile!

Scald one cup milk

Add 1 1/2 sq of unsweetened chocolate

Stir until melted

Sift together:

2 1/2 Tablespoons flour

1 cup sugar

Add to above

Add

1 slightly beaten egg

Boil till thick take off heat.

Add 1 tablespoon vanilla

Cool, then spread in a baked pie shell. Chill again and top with sweetened whipped cream. Decorate top with chocolate curls made by scraping a square of chocolate with a potato peeler. Chill before serving. I thank, again, a fiend in Hawaii in 1957, who shared this with me.

 

“Move It Or Lose It”: A Rockland Fitness Guide

It’s Getting Hot in Here Yoga

Welcome back to my fitness journey, where I, Community Editor Gillian DeStefano,  explore new and unconventional means of exercise as per my 2026 New Year’s Resolution of getting over my “gym-timidation”.

Whether you’re like me, looking for a different environment to be active, or you’re missing your ability to move more freely, my hope is to bring awareness to the variety of experiences Rockland offers and inspire resolutions to reality.

Enter Playful Yogi: “Hot Flow” Yoga in Nyack. This class takes place every Thursday at 6:15 p.m., and the first thing you’ll notice is how beautiful the space is. White lanterns hang from the ceiling alongside seasonal decor for Valentine’s day, complimenting the deep purple walls. The lobby alone had spaces to sit, beverages available for purchase, and cubbies for your belongings. Owner Naomi Camiller greeted us and provided complimentary towels and mats. The studio also provides a personal shower, changing rooms, and private bathrooms.

The class itself was about an hour long, and was led by instructor Krystina Drasher. There were six total people in the class, half of the group being myself, my mom, and Managing Editor Sierra Lidén. The moment we entered the studio, we faced a wave of heat and humidity. Panels lined the ceiling, and instructor Drasher informed us that if we would rather not sit directly beneath the panels, the heat would be less intense.

This heat for me felt like a giant hug, especially in the bitter cold weather we have been experiencing. Everyone has different temperature tolerance, so it’s good to know what works for your body. Drasher later let us know that the room reached up to 100 degrees.

The class, titled “Hot Flow,” was a Vinyasa session, which is a dynamic yoga style that links movement with breath, often called “flow” for its continuous, seamless transitions between poses.  According to their website, the warmth boosts flexibility, promotes detoxification, and fosters a meditative space to deepen anyone’s yoga practice.

The class itself was incredibly grounding. The intimate class size, coupled with the heat and the mindful instruction had me feeling most zen. I would say that the class was on the more difficult side, so if you have no yoga experience this might not be for you. Playful Yogi offers lots of beginner level classes, so no need to have FOMO. I used to be a semi-active yogi, but have not regularly attended classes in years and felt comfortable.

Drasher led the class with intentional inclusion. She repeated to do “what feels right for your body” and even gently guided us with kind corrections.

As the class came to an end,  my body was pleasantly buzzing, my mind clear, and my heart full. I felt like I could fall asleep right then and there. Drasher concluded the session with a beautiful poem about self love. The themes of the night were aligned with most yoga practices: grounding, mindfulness, and breathing. If you are someone who experiences anxiety, overthinking, or excessive worrying, I could not recommend yoga enough.

I think that I will have to add Hot Yoga to my favorites list. I would encourage people to enter with an open mind and to take the hour to connect with their bodies in an intentional way. I have not felt so at peace and content in quite a long time, so thank you Playful Yogis and instructor Drasher for the experience.

  23rd jcc film festival, at play, big red books, Clarkstown North High School, externship, farmer’s markets, first responder’s cup, guys and dolls, hot yoga, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, krystina drasher, magic show, maureen’s jazz cellar, michelle haggerty, move it or lose it, phyllis greenway, playful yogi, quilt show, rockland gaa memorial 5k walk/run, senior showcase, sheila mccombs, sparkle bookstore, spirits of salyer house, the book of will, women’s golf leagues