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Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- More than 100 nonprofit, faith-based, environmental and other organizations will be gathering in Spring Valley Monday, Jan. 16, not only to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to offer a message of hope about the fate of the planet itself, said Marc Pessin.
Pessin, lead organizer of the Save the Planet Unity Celebration, the largest MLK event in the region, said it’s all about solidarity and the environment.
“I truly believe that if Dr. King were here today, it would be his biggest concern; after all, if we don’t have a planet, how can we fight for…
Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown
NANUET, N.Y. – The Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a pair of events this December to educate people about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions.
“Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behavior,” is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Meals on Wheels, 121 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet, according to a statement from the Alzheimer's Association.
On Dec. 20, the group is to offer a “Virtual Dementia Tour” in 30-minute sessions from 5 – 8 p.m. at Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association said.
The first event, which includes a complimentary lunch, aims to…
Annual Raffle Aids Englewood Rescue, Partner of Nanuet PetSmart
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Save the Animals Rescue Team II is once again selling tickets for its yearly raffle, to help offset vet bills, food and shelter for animals in its care.START II is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue group in Englewood. It partners with three local PetSmart stores, for animal adoption events.
Tickets are $1 each, sold in books of 10 or individually. There are three winners: a $500 first-place prize, $400 for second and $300 for third, all paid with a TD Bank gift card.
The drawing will be Saturday, Dec.10, at 1:30 p.m., at the Paramus PetSmart, 60 Route 17…
Annual Raffle Aids Englewood Rescue, Partner of Nanuet PetSmart
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Save the Animals Rescue Team II is once again selling tickets for its yearly raffle, to help offset vet bills, food and shelter for animals in its care.START II is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue group in Englewood. It partners with three local PetSmart stores, for animal adoption events.
Tickets are $1 each, sold in books of 10 or individually. There are three winners: a $500 first-place prize, $400 for second and $300 for third, all paid with a TD Bank gift card.
The drawing will be Saturday, Dec.10, at 1:30 p.m., at the Paramus PetSmart, 60 Route 17…
Eat At Wendy's In Nanuet, Help Save Lives Around The World
NANUET, N.Y. -- Wendy’s customers will be eating locally, but helping globally when they dine at the Nanuet restaurant today.
The fast-food chain sponsors “Get Togethers,” as a way of raising funds for community organizations.
In this case, a portion of the proceeds from food sales from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, will got to Worldwide Community First Responder.
The Wendy’s is located at 90 East Route 59.
The nonprofit was founded by Spring Valley resident Jacqueline Cassagnol in 2011.
Cassagnol, a registered nurse and professor at Dominican College, had traveled to Haiti in 2010, right a…
