What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, April 9th – Wednesday, April 15th
Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!
Orangetown
NYACK: Nyack Chamber of Commerce, Nyack’s Spring Fest Street Fair
April 12th
WELCOME SPRING! Join us for the return of Nyack’s “Spring Fest Street Fair.” Sunday, April 12, 2026. 10AM05PM. Rain or Shine! Featuring over 200 vendors offering unique crafts, jewelry, art, photography, collectibles, antiques, and MORE! Live bands, great food, outdoor dining and kids’ activities. FREE parking! Fun for the whole family!
This event will take place April 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information visit https://www.nyackchamber.org/ or call 845-304-3998. Main Street & Broadway, Nyack, Main Street & Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
NYACK: The Angel Nyack, Air Songs
April 19th
Join the EcoTones Concerts as they present “Air Songs.” April 19, 2026. 4PM-5:30PM at The Angel Nyack. Cellist, composer, and EcoTones Concerts founder Jody Redhage Ferber leads Air Songs, a program of chamber jazz inspired by the exquisite melodies of bird song and the soaring of bird flight featuring improvising violinist Sara Caswell and vocalist/guitarist Camila Meza. The trio shares an eerie simpatico of sweeping, expressive phrasing and deep groove as they celebrate sky-dwellers and ‘Beings of the Air’ in repertoire by composers Jody Redhage Ferber, Alan Ferber, Chris Cheek, Marc Copland, and Caetano Veloso.
This event will take place April 19th from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. For more information visit https://theangelnyack.com/event/air-songs/ or call 845-608-4353. The Angel Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack, New York 10960
ORANGEBURG: The DePew House, Bicentennial Bash!
April 18th
Join us at the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives for the “Bicentennial Bash” on April 18, 2026. Take a trip back in time to celebrate the historic events that marked Orangetown’s revolutionary past – and see how it was remembered 50 years ago as they re-open the blockbuster exhibit 1776 / 1976, FROM DEMOCRACY TO DISCO. History happened here; find out how and why it’s still important. FREE event! Open to the public all day. Featuring guided tours, music, history, memorabilia and refreshments. Go to orangetownmuseum.com for more information.
This event will take place April 18th from 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.orangetownmuseum.com/ The DePew House, 196 Chief Bill Harris Way Orangeburg, NY 10962
Haverstraw
GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Motown to Moonwalk: A Michael Jackson Brunch Experience
April 25th
The King of Pop takes over brunch.
Join us at Hudson’s Mill for a high-energy Michael Jackson Brunch, celebrating the legendary hits that defined generations. From the smooth Motown era to the iconic pop anthems that filled dance floors worldwide, we’ll be celebrating the music of the King of Pop all afternoon.
DJ Mr 845 will be spinning Michael Jackson classics along with the era’s biggest throwbacks while you enjoy brunch, drinks, and a nostalgic afternoon of great vibes.
Whether you’re a lifelong MJ fan, coming for the music, or just looking for a fun brunch with friends, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday.
Ticket Includes:
• 1 Brunch Entrée
• Live DJ set by DJ Mr 845 featuring Michael Jackson & Motown-to-2000s hits
• A fun, high-energy brunch experience
Unlimited mimosas and additional cocktails will be available for purchase the day of the event.
Grab your friends, warm up your best moonwalk, and get ready for an unforgettable brunch celebrating the music of Michael Jackson.
This event will take place April 25th at 12:00 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: Levity Live, Adele Givens
April 17th – 19th
Adele Givens has done it all! Adele was crowned winner of the Crown Royal Comedy competition in the city of Chicago on February 3rd 1990. Since that day Adele has realized that she was destined to become comedic royalty. The title is well deserved with such credits as Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, The All Stars of Def Comedy Jam. Showtime at the Apollo. The Oprah Winfrey show. HBO Comedy half-hour, Comedy Central Presents, Queen Adele has certainly reigned supreme.
This event will take place April 17th – 19th. For more information visit levitylive.com/nyack/comic/vinny+guadagnino/ or call (845) 353-5400. 4210 Palisades Center Dr A – 401, West Nyack, NY 10994
Stony Point
STONY POINT: The Patriot Lounge, Country Line Dancing
April 16th
Country Line Dancing is BACK at The Patriot Lounge!
Grab your boots and your friends and head on down to The Lounge for some instruction and open dance, all provided by Discover Line Dance.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or ready to show off your skills, Instructor Marci is here to bring the fun! Tickets: $15 cash at the door.
This event will take place April 16th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 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, Little Artists: Fruit & Veggie Prints
April 21st
An open-ended, no-rules approach to PreK art. Kids create what they want using a variety of materials, while exploring different textures and building fine motor skills. Dress for mess! Sign up per session.
Registration is required for this event. Ages 2-5. This event will take place April 21st from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983
NYACK: Nyack Library, Poet Laureate Annual Poetry Reading: Embracing Our Lives – Five Poets from Our Community
April 23rd
Join us for a reading by Juan Pablo Mobili’s, Rockland County’s Poet Laureate, along with four remarkable poets from our community: Mary Lou Buschi, H.E. Fisher, James McSherry and Monica Wendel. We invite you to an evening of poems that celebrate life, its joys and hard moments, and honor the power of language in bringing us together.
This event will take place April 23rd from 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 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, Lifelong Learning Adults – Memoir Writing
April 20th
You’ve got a lifetime of stories and it’s time to write them down. Our award-winning writing instructor will get you started with inspiring prompts and strategies for moving forward. Submit your work for personalized feedback and a customized roadmap for your project. Share work with supportive classmates and get new writing tools from discussions of published examples.
Registration is required. This event will take place on April 20th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 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, Spring Forward with Carolyn Travers
April 22nd
Spring is in the air! Children are invited to spring forward with Carolyn Travers during this fun and creative program celebrating the new season. Participants will make a spring bunny craft and build an edible home for a Peep, using colorful candies and sweet decorations.
Registration is required for this event. For ages 5-12. This online event will take place April 22nd 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, Knit-Wits Club with Billie
April 22nd
Share knitting and crocheting projects, learn some stitches and techniques, and generally have fun chatting with others. Bring your needles, crochet hooks and some yarn.
Registration is required for this event. This event is a regular meeting. Signing up for this event will sign you up for all other meetings. This event will take place April 22nd at Orangeburg Library from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 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 Decorate a Pot and Plant a Tree
April 18th
Join Miss Sheila and the Ramapo Valley Garden Club for this special yearly event.
Open to residents of the Suffern Central School District.
Please remember to register as materials are limited.
Register online. Registration is required. This event will take place April 18th from 2:00 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, Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch – “SpongeBob: Search for SquarePants”
April 20th
(PG)
Join us for a fun family movie! Families welcome. No registration. Your child is your ticket. We’ll be watching “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” rated PG, 1hr 28mins.
This event will take place on April 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.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, Luis Moses Gomez: A Story of the Nation’s Oldest Jewish Dwelling (Virtual)
April 23rd
When Sephardic Jewish merchant Luis Moses Gomez first arrived in the new world between 1700 and 1705, he quickly rose as a shrewd and successful businessman on the increasingly-populated Manhattan Island. Using newly discovered documents, Alex Prizgintas identifies popular legends and little-known facts about Gomez, along with the storied history of today’s Gomez Mill House. Click here to register.
This event will take place from April 23rd from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 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, Soft Pastels
April 15th
Learn how to bind your own book. For this project, we will be binding multiple pages and using a twig or a dowel for the spine.
Each book binding class is meant to teach a few different skills, all leading up to the ability to create a complete book with various stitching methods, a cover and various elements you may want.
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 April 20th from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi..com or call 845-786-2100 for more information. Garnerville Arts Center55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville , NY 10923
Bus Day Trip to
Mount Gulian Historic Site and Washington’s Headquarters State
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) will depart for their historical bus trip from the HSRC parking lot at 20 Zukor Road, New City, at 9:00 am and return by 5:00 pm (rain or shine).
HSRC Members will pay $149 per person; Nonmembers, $159 per person (Includes all admissions and tour fees, tips, and lunch at Billy Joe’s Ribworks in Newburgh).
The first stop is Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon, whose history spans more than 300 years. As part of our special tour of the 1730s reconstructed homestead, Dutch barn, and grounds, they’ll don white cotton curatorial gloves to handle artifacts and documents relating to the Verplanck family, the Revolutionary War, and more.
Then you’ll cross the Hudson for lunch at Billy Joe’s Ribworks on the riverfront, followed by a visit to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, the nation’s first publicly owned historic site, which opened on July 4, 1850, to preserve the house General George Washington used as his headquarters in the Hudson Valley for more than sixteen months.
To register, visit https://www.rocklandhistory.org/.
Or save online fees by calling the HSRC with a credit card at (845) 634-9629 or downloading and filling out the PDF form at https://www.rocklandhistory.org/bus-daytrip–mount-gulian-and-washington-s-hq and returning it, with payment, by April 17, 2026, to Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956.
Cancellation Policy: Please note that refunds can be given only if your space can be filled by another guest prior to trip. A waiting list will be compiled, and available spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Only those with who have made full payment can be accommodated. If the HSRC cancels the trip for any reason, the trip price will be refunded; however, please note that Eventbrite service fees are nonrefundable.
Join a Cleanup!
with Keep Rockland Beautiful
Keep Rockland Beautiful keeprocklandbeautiful.org leads efforts to clean, protect, and beautify Rockland’s environment by educating and empowering people to share in the care and stewardship of our communities.
Each year, our Great American Cleanup and Fall Waterways campaigns rally and support over 2,500 volunteers who remove tons of debris from our streets, parks, and waterways. At the same time, volunteers learn ways to reduce waste and protect our precious natural resources.
April 11th:
Palisades Community Cleanup- Palisades Community Center, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Orangeburg Library, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tappan/ Orangetown – Tappan Firehouse, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 18th:
Hillburn Community Cleanup- Hillburn Community Center, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kayal Orthopedic New City- ShopRite in New City, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Spring Valley NAACP- Martin Luther King Multi-Pupose Center, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Stony Point Community Clean Up– Stony Point Town Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Village of West Haverstraw, W. Haverstraw Village Hall/ Community Center, 9:00 a..m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 19th:
Dominican University, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm.
Village of Airmont– Airmont Village Hall, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
April 22nd:
Meet Next Gen on Earth Day- Spring Valley Memorial Park, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Montefiore Nyack Earth Day- Montefiore Nyack Hospital, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
April 25th:
Havertraw Community Cleanup- Haverstraw Village Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Senator Bill Weber- Clarkstown- Dr. Davies Farm, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Village of Sloatsburg- Sloatsburg Village Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Village of Suffern- Suffern Community Center, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 26th:
West Nyack Hamlet Green, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Gomez Mill House: the Nation’s Oldest Jewish Home
with the Nanuet Public Library
The Hudson Valley played an instrumental role in the American Revolution, was the crossroads of America’s nineteenth-century industrialization, and witnessed the cultural revolution during the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival. One era of transformation is, however, often overlooked. Contrasting the region’s seventeenth-century settlements, which were defined by ethnic, religious, and cultural identities, the eighteenth-century market revolution influenced these communities with evolving commercial forces. The development of transportation on the Hudson River and the growth of New York City as a center of trade linked residents to the burgeoning Atlantic market. Regional farmers and artisans, however, often lacked the finances and influence to become directly engaged in these lucrative ventures, so instead, they consigned their wares through well-established intermediary merchants. One of these businessmen was Luis Moses Gomez, a Jewish refugee and prominent eighteenth century New York City merchant. Expanding his business interests northward in 1716, Gomez purchased land in Marlboro, New York, where he occupied this important intermediary role between residents and the expanding market revolution. Gomez’s position in this changing society, as well as the three centuries of history endured by his Hudson Valley property, known today as the Gomez Mill House, are extraordinary lenses through which socioeconomic and cultural advancements in the Hudson Valley can be observed.
On Thursday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM, join Alex Prizgintas with the Nanuet Public Library to learn more about Gomez and his rich legacy in the Hudson Valley. A Marist College graduate with degrees in history and public administration, he has been published in several journals, such as the peer-reviewed Hudson River Valley Review and New York Archives Magazine, as well as the Orange County Historical Society Journal and the Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine. Alex serves as town historian of Woodbury and Tuxedo, NY, and president of the Woodbury Historical Society. This program is offered in-person at the library as well as virtually over ZOOM. To register, please call the library at (845) 623-4281 ext. 2 or check out their website.
Scholarship Opportunity
Carry the Load – Essay
Do you know a High School senior living in the Town of Clarkstown?
Please share this great scholarship opportunity:
Clarkstown’s Memorial Day Essay Scholarship.
Established in 2023 by Carry The Load ambassador Michael Flowers, a USMC veteran, the Scholarship Spotlight was created to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s fallen military and first responder heroes by investing in the futures of those they left behind.
Through the generous support of our donors and partners, we provide financial assistance to help the children of the fallen pursue their educational dreams.
Deadline for application is April 17, 2026.
The award will be presented at the Carry the Load rally on April 27, 2026 at the Congers Station Park. Sponsored by Anchor Trading.
Visit https://www.clarkstown.gov/weekly-column/carry-the-load-a-unique-clarkstown-tradition-2/ for more information.
The Hoehm Town Podcast!
Hosted by Supervisor George Hoehmann, this new platform offers residents a deeper look into the issues, projects, and initiatives shaping our community. In the debut episode, Supervisor Hoehmann is joined by Councilman Don Franchino and Nanuet Chamber of Commerce Vice President Susan Farese for a comprehensive discussion on the significant state and federal grant funding secured for the Nanuet TOD zone. The conversation highlights how these investments will support critical improvements to infrastructure, enhance streetscapes, and promote more robust economic activity in downtown Nanuet. You can follow The Hoehmtown Podcast on various podcast platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube.
Rockland County Youth Bureau
The Rockland County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for the 2026 Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC). RCSC offers young adults (ages 18–25) an immersive environmental service experience, providing hands-on fieldwork, career development, networking opportunities, and a chance to make a lasting impact on their community. Participants receive a $3,500 living stipend for their service and, upon completing 350 hours of service between late May and August, earn an additional $1,565.08 educational award through AmeriCorps.
Spotlight on Rockland
Avenue Q
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Antrim Playhouse
Running March 27h – April 19th
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets.
Go to antrimplayhouse.com or call (845) 533-5616 for more information.
32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 10983
39 Steps
Written by Patrick Barlow
Directed by Margaret Young
Elmwood Playhouse
Running May 15th- June 6th
Richard Hannay is visiting 1930s London when he meets Annabella Smith, who is on the run from foreign agents, after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabella is murdered, and Hannay must then try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about the mysterious spy ring called, The 39 Steps. In this adaptation, four actors play over 150 roles delivering laughs and suspense with dazzling quick changes – on stage.
Go to elmwoodhouse.com or call (845) 353-1313 for more information.
10 Park Street Nyack NY 10960
4th Annual High School Poetry Contest
Rockland Poets is announcing their 4th annual High School Poetry Prize.
It’s open to any student who attends a high school in Rockland County, NY.
Students submit two poems, a brief personal statement, and (optionally) a list of dates and places where they’ve read their work. There is no submission fee. Top prize is $250 this year.
The application deadline is April 30. Winners will be notified in May and invited to our June 6 poetry slam in Garnerville, NY to read their work and receive their prize.
For more information visit https://www.rocklandpoets.org/poetryprize.
Rockland Poets (formerly Suffern Poetry) is an organization that has been planning and hosting poetry workshops, open mics, and slams in and around Rockland County, NY since March 2011. It’s led by eight volunteers who like poetry and live in the area. Funding for programs like the High School Poetry Prize comes from event admissions.
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
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Dead Night with Finders Keepers – April 16th
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Featuring Bill Bonacci, Chuck Black, Bob Angilello, Mary Kohrherr, Mike Katzman, & Amy Stahlin
Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Cover charge is $15.
Conal Fowkes Trio- April 17th
Friday, April 10, 2026
Featuring Brian Nalepka & Kevin Dorn
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Cover charge is $25
Late Night with Jeb Jones- April 17th
Featuring Johnny Markowski, Erin Callahan Kumpf , Ben Kumpf , Ken Harten, John Cassano, Perry Paletta, Andrew Hofstetter & Clay Cassell
Doors open at 9:15 p.m.
Show begins at 9:30 p.m.
Cover charge is $15
Jerry Vivino Quartet – April 18th
Featuring Dennis Mackrel, Leo Huppert & Jim West
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Cover charge is $1
Late Night Piano Bar with the Budman – April 18th
Doors and sign-ups at 7:00 p.m.
Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
No cover charge.
On the Big Screen
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – Horror
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace–eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.
Hamlet – Drama
Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy is reimagined in a bold, modern adaptation set within London’s elite South Asian community. When Hamlet returns home for his father’s funeral, he is stunned to discover his uncle Claudius is marrying his newly widowed mother.
Normal – Action
For Sheriff Ulysses, his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty.
The Christophers – Drama
Julian Sklar was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children, desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger, to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage.
Town Meetings
Orangetown -April 21st, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Board Regular Meeting
More information at orangetown.com
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Ramapo – April 22nd, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Board Regular Meeting
More information at ramapo.org
237 Route 59,
Suffern, NY 1090
Stony Point – April 28th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Board Regular Meeting
More information at townofstonypoint.org
19 Club House Lane
Stony Point, NY 10980
Clarkstown – May 5th, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
Town Board Regular Meeting
More information at clarkstown.org
10 Maple Ave.
New City, NY 10956
Haverstraw – April 28th , 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Board Regular Meeting
More information at townofhaverstraw.org
1 Rosman Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
Streaming Favs
Star Wars: Maul – Space Opera/ Action
on Disney+
After his defeat on the planet, Mandalore, Darth Maul must pick up the pieces of his broken life under a new galactic regime lead by his former master, Sidious.
The Boys: Season 5 – Comedy/ Drama
on Prime Video
Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that’s when they’re using their powers for good.
Hacks: Season 5 – Comedy/Drama
on HBOmax
A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.
Rental Family – Comedy/ Drama
on Hulu
Omni-Man comes to Earth with Allen the Alien to recruit Mark Grayson in their war against the Viltrumite Empire. The Coalition of Planets, ruled by Thadeus, have a plan to take down the super-powered empire once and for all. With only 50 Viltrumites left in the universe after the devastating Scourge Virus, the Coalition has a fighting chance to defeat the threat once and for all.
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
Jonathan Kruk’s Dramatic Reading of The Magical, Wonderful Bul Bul Bird Book
Friday Apr 17th, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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.
Jonathan has 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.”
How to Read a Book of Poetry with Lily Greenberg
Saturday Apr 22nd, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
If you’ve ever felt like you don’t “get” poetry, this event is for you—poems require a special kind of engagement that’s more akin to classical music-listening than novel-reading, and works best read aloud in community as opposed to quietly alone. So, we’re creating this experience for you.
Join Big Red Books and All Ways Writing Collective in which we will read aloud together Valzhyna Mort’s Music for the Dead and Resurrected, using intuitive forms of engagement to better hear and appreciate the art at hand.
The program is free; all you need to do to register is purchase Music for the Dead and Resurrected from Big Red Books and receive 15% off. Please RSVP.
A Reading & Book Signing with Children’s Author Maria José Fitzgerald
Sunday Apr 24th, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
María José is storyteller from Honduras. Her cuentos usually include friendships, conservation, family, and a sprinkle of magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in Central America, where nature and culture nourished her soul.
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!
Making It New – Poetry Workshop with Christine Potter
Thursday April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In honor of Poetry Month, we welcome Christine Potter for two mini workshops!
The best poetry surprises us, but we get so hung up trying to make things perfect that we get in our own way. How do you write a poem that nobody else could have written except for you? The answer is in your memories, your own truth. This workshop will look at the specific image and show you how to get it onto the page. We’ll write together. There may even be crayons involved.
Bring an open mind and let’s make it new!
Bring a notebook and pen OR a laptop.
$10, no advance registration. You receive a $5 coupon for future retail purchases with your registration fee! Waivers available.
Respond at Eventbrite online.
Reading, signing, and sunflowers with Christina Treviño
Sunday April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Get ready for El Camino del Destino, an unforgettable adventure with Tristan, Eliu, and Pete, three inseparable boys whose lives are a testament to courage and family strength! Journey with them from their dusty Texas hometown of La Grulla in 1948 as they become young migrant workers, traveling across the United States in their unique “canvas fort” trucks. For story lovers aged 5 and up! Pot and bring home your own sunflower seed to grow this summer.
Books available at Bookshop.org.or for purchase in store.
Respond at Eventbrite online.
Christina Treviño is from Defiance, Ohio, and found her way to children’s storytelling through a career in New York City’s fashion world. She writes her cuentos from her perspective as a successful Latine to encourage young readers to dream big!
Independent Bookstore Day
Saturday April 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us! Find the Golden Ticket from Libro.fm and win a year’s worth of audiobooks for free!
We’ll also have local authors on “staff,” to greet you and help you find the perfect read, including Chris Barish and Tee O’Fallon.
Suffern Rotary Designer Bag Bingo
On April 16th at the Sacred Heart Church The Suffern Rotary is organizing their Designer Bag bingo to raise scholarship funds for Suffern High School Seniors.
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Suffern Rotary’s scholarship fundraiser. It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Come join other members of our community for a fun night of games, raffles, and beautiful prizes. Every card you play helps the Suffern Rotary support the scholarships awarded to the Suffern High School Senior.
Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission – and we’ll have a lot of fun together doing it!
Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.
Learn more about ticket information by visiting here: https://www.suffernrotarydesignerbagbingo.org/. 129 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
Veteran’s Supply Drive
Clarkstown South’s Stars and Stripes Club is collecting the following items for our local veterans:
-Canned goods
-Dry goods
-Snacks
-Household items
-Paper goods
-Toiletries
Drop off location is at the Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956 – Town Clerk, Second floor lobby
Earth Day Congressional Candidate Forum
Join Food & Water Action and allies for a memorable evening with the candidates running to represent NY Congressional District 17 – covering parts of Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties.
Democratic officials in Rockland will be gathering to discuss environmental issues under federal law, including the resulting high energy bills for New Yorkers.
Are these candidates up for the challenge? Find out for yourself this Earth Day at the Stony Point Center on April 22nd at 6:30pm.
Candidates in Attendance: Beth Davidson, Cait Conley, Effie Philips-Staley, Mike Sacks, Peter Chatzky
Co-Sponsors: 350NJ-Rockland, United For Clean Energy, Safe Energy Rights Group, Westchester for Change, Stop Holtec, SPACE – Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment, Inc.
This event is free for everyone, but please RSVP so the Food & Water Action and Allies can have a head count – seating is limited!
This event will take place April 22nd from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m at Stony Point Center, 17 Cricketown Rd, Stony Point, NY
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
What’s Cooking With Phyllis
I find it a great pleasure to read old cookbooks, and compare the recipes of today with long ago. Often they include ingredients that are “Left Over” and use them in a wonderful way.
These books often also have tips on cleaning, and general maintenance of family and self… some hit home. So, I’ll include them once in a while. Enjoy them with me.
From: “What’s Cookin’ in Northfield” ‘48
“Oatmeal Muffins”
From “What’s Cookin’ in Northfield ‘48
To: 1 cup cooked, leftover oatmeal:
Add: 3 tbl sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp melted shortening: beat well
Add: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 4 tsp baking powder: beat well
Add: 1/2 cup seeded raisins
Bake in hot oven 400 degrees 25-30 minutes
War Cake
A recipe that became popular in WWI, when butter was rationed: from the recipe collection of my husband’s grandmother: Estelle Loretta Ramsey
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup lard or Crisco
2 cups raisins
1/3 tsp cloves
1/3 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
Boil all together for 5 minutes cool.
Add 1 tsp soda dissolved in 1 tbl hot water, then mix the following together and add to above:
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Bake 1 hour in slow oven 325 degrees in loaf pan
Nyack Restaurant Week 2026
Foodies, friends, and families with a hankering for fun and good food will find great eats and great values in Nyack during the village’s annual Nyack Restaurant Week.
Nyack Restaurant Week runs from April 13 thru April 19.
During this week-long culinary celebration, diners can choose their formats and flavors from participating restaurants offering a variety of options — such as discounts of up to 20% or special menus at special prices.
Before or after you dine, pair your fare with great shopping by browsing Nyack’s eclectic and exciting retail shops and services businesses.
Special thanks to our sponsors Nyack Chamber of Commerce, Munn & Associates – Ameriprise Financial Services and Visit Nyack.
Nyack Restaurant Week is supported by the Village of Nyack; the Art, Crafts and Antiques Dealers Association (ACADA); Visit Nyack, Inc.
Please mention “Nyack Restaurant Week” at all participating businesses below in order to claim the special offerings.
Nyack Restaurant Week offers are good for both dine-in and pick-ups, unless otherwise indicated, and cannot be combined with other promotions or offers. Delivery services are not included in the promotion.
Participating Businesses
Enjoy fantastic deals for dine-in or take-out at the following participating businesses. Restaurants are coded in orange, retail shops and services are coded in blue. Click or tap on a business name to visit their website.
Art Cafe | 65 South Broadway | 845-353-4230 | 25% all Alcoholic Drinks
Sun-Thurs 8am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-9pm
Bangkok Station Nyack | 12 Park Street | 845-358-9100 |50% off drink specials, Dine in only
Monday-Sunday 12pm-9pm, Closed on Wednesdays
Black Parakeetz Paint, Swig & Sing | 298 Main Street | 845-512-8299 | 20% off in-house tickets for paint and sip and/or karaoke. Call to make reservations.
Wednesday 4:30pm-9pm, Thursday 4:30pm-11pm, Friday 4:30pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Brasserie D. | 108 Main Street | 845-353-2191 | Prix Fixe Menu
Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-10pm
The Breakfast and Burger Club | 84 Main Street | 845-535-3159 | 10% off Monday-Friday
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8am-3pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-3pm
Burger Loft | 3 N. Broadway | 845-480-5905 | Restaurant Week Lunch Special: Any Burger & fries plus 1 beer or soft drink for $20 plus tax & gratuity- Only Available Monday-Friday
Open Daily 10am-10pm
By Land & Sea | 77 S. Broadway | 845-353-4122 | Shop before or after you dine! Bring in a receipt from a participating restaurant and receive 10% Off your purchase of $75+ during Nyack Restaurant Week
Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Casa del Sol | 104 Main Street | 845-353-9846 | $10.33 Appetizers and Hot Dogs with Fries (3% discount when paying w/ cash)
Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm-10pm, Thursday 12pm-12:30am, Friday and Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm-10pm
Kitchen Open 12pm-9pm
Crystals on the Rocks | 11 S. Broadway | 201-747-4748 | Bring in receipt from participating Restaurant Week restaurant and receive 20% off
7 days a week 11am-6pm
Colin Holmes Antiques | 87 Main Street | 845-358-2565 | 10% off store wide
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Corner of Ukraine | 85 Main Street | 845-814-3424 | Spin the wheel of fortune for a chance to win discounts and other prizes
Wednesday-Thursday 12pm-8:30pm, Friday 12pm-9:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10:30pm
Deli on the Hudson | 125 Main Street Suite #7 | 845-480-5162 | Turkey & cheese on a roll with small coffee for $6.99; Buy 6 empanadas get 2 free; House special panini with french fries for $9.99
Monday-Saturday 6am-4pm, Sunday 7am-3pm
Dolce Vita | 66 Main Street | 845-539-3357 | 15% off the total bill during Restaurant Week, valid on the full menu including food, specials, cocktails, wines, and desserts
Open Daily 12pm-12am, Wednesday 4pm-12am
DPNB Pasta & Provisions | 21 North Broadway | 845-353-2167 | Choice of (1) Pasta, (1) glass of wine, & a slice of Olive Oil Cake for $30 *Restrictions Apply
Wednesday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Farm at Hotel Nyack | 400 High Ave. | 845-657-8700 |
Lunch Daily 11am-2pm, Dinner Daily 4pm-9:30pm
Flights and Pints | 159 Main St. | 845-442-3474 | Free Quinoa Salad with Purchase of Wine Sample or Beer Sample
Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm
Gena Lisa Lingerie | 17 North Broadway | 845-358-4400 | Present a receipt from any restaurant participating in Nyack Restaurant Week and receive a gift card valued at 10% of your Gena Lisa Lingerie purchase, for future use
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5:30pm, Saturday 11am-5pm
Glitter Thicket | 88 Burd Street | 845-596-7539 | Free cupcake or pastry of choice with any $15 purchase
Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Himalaya Tibetan Momo | 88 Main Street | 845-587-7844 |
Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 11:30am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am-10pm
Hippie Dippie Threads | 68 South Broadway | 845-494-6609 | Bring in a restaurant receipt from Restaurant Week and receive 10% off
Thursday-Saturday 12pm-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Homebody Books | 6 Park Street | 845-598-8053 | Make a no-minimum purchase and tell us where you’re eating for Restaurant Week, and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a $25 gift certificate for any book or toy!
Wednesday and Thursday 12am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Extended night hours for Restaurant Week
Honor and Blume | 23 North Broadway | 914-953-2188 | 10% discount
Wednesday – Sunday 12pm-6pm
Hope Wade Designs Store | 23 North Broadway | 845-729-0448 | 10% off all purchases
Thursday to Saturday 1pm-6pm, Sunday 12:30pm-5pm, Monday-Wednesday by appointment
The Hudson House of Nyack | 134 Main Street | 845-353-1355 | 50% Off of a Dessert with purchase of an Entree- Valid Wednesday 4/15, Thursday 4/16 & Sunday 4/19
Wednesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm, Sunday 5pm-9:30pm
Jay’s Deli | 76 South Broadway | 845-480-5401 | 20% Off First Order
Open Daily 7am- 5 pm
Karenderya | 248 Main Street | 845-875-755 | Check out our Social Media Pages for Daily Restaurant Week Specials!
Wednesday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 12:30pm-9pm, Sunday 12:30pm-8pm
Kavos Grill | 116a Main Street | 845-535-3721 | 15% Off- Dine In Only
Open daily 11am-9pm
King and I | 93 Main Street | 845-358-8588 |
Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8:30pm
Knitting Nation | 30 North Broadway | 845-358-0100 | Bring in a receipt from a participating Nyack Restaurant Week restaurant and receive 20% off. One time use only
Wednesday 12pm-4pm, Thursday 12pm-6pm, Friday-Sunday 12pm-4pm
La Fontana Cucina | 95 South Broadway | 845-535-3053 | Prefix lunch $45 Dinner $55
Monday-Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 11am-9pm
La Promenade | 326 North Broadway | 201-567-2500 | 4-In individual quiche and small OR large drip hot coffee for $7.00
Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm
Little Dean’s Oyster Bar | 8 North Broadway | 845-203-0500| Prix Fixe Menu
Everyday 12pm-10pm
The Local Taphouse of Nyack | 4 South Franklin Street | 845-353-2363 | $9 Signature Cocktails
Monday-Wednesday 3pm-4am, Thursday-Sunday 12pm-4am
Long Path Outfitters | 76 South Broadway | 845-348-3259 | Bring your Restaurant Week dining receipt in and get 10% at Long Path Outfitters. Offer good during Restaurant Week only. Cannot be combined with other discounts
Tuesday-Thursday 11am-5:30pm, Friday and Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Sunday 10:30am-5pm
Louie’s Next Door | 19 North Broadway | 845-358-1042 | Special Restaurant Week Menu and Drinks Specials
Wednesday and Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
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