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Keep Rockland Beautiful Gala To Honor Businesses, Educators
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Keep Rockland Beautiful is holding its Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center in Palisades.
The event, which also serves as the group's major fund-raising effort of the year, will include dinner, a world fusion performance by pianist John McDowell with Michael Wimberly on the djembe, an upcycled art and photography display, a silent auction and raffle.
A wine-tasting with Julie Belardinelli, independent wine ambassador at Boisset Wine Living, will be conducted an hour before the gala.
The 2016 awards a…
Alzheimer's or Dementia? Learn Warning Signs In Valley Cottage, Nanuet
SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- Do you know the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Warning signs of memory loss?
The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter offers several educational and support programs in the region.
"The Basics: Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” will be on Monday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sloatsburg Library, 1 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg. RSVP to (845)-753-2001.
“Healthy living for your brain and body: Tips from the latest research,” is Monday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Valley Cottage Library, 110 Route 303, Valley Cottage.
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Purchase Holiday Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry At Nyack Indoor Street Fair
NYACK, N.Y. -- The village of Nyack is set to play host to an Indoor Street Fair on Sunday, Dec. 4.The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 58 Depew Ave., will feature local artisans and merchants selling one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, art, clothing, home decor, chocolate and sweets, according to organizers.
Organizers said the fair will be a great opportunity to purchase "unique, hand-crafted gifts" for loved ones at "special holiday discounts."
To learn more about the Indoor Street Fair, visit the Nyack Chamber of Commerce online.
Information about the fair can al…
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…
Hayrides, Petting Zoo Highlight South Orangetown Day
ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Residents can expect a day of fun and lovely fall weather to enjoy the second annual South Orangetown Day on Saturday. The day, which celebrates the South Orangetown community, features hayrides, a petting zoo from Bell-ans Farm, exotic animals, face painting, arts and crafts, and more, said Phyllis Dodge, one of the organizers of the event.
"We have a proud and thriving community who wants to represent and celebrate," she said.
The event runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bell-Ans, 103 S. Greenbush Road. Admission is free.
Additionally, the "Restoration"…