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The class begins at 10 a.m. Call 845-634-4997, ext. 125. for information. 

 Tuesday, Nov. 12     

Touring Tuesday Of Catholic Elementary Schools

 Visit Catholic Elementary Schools in Rockland between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. or by appointment. Make a reservation by calling 646-794-2885 or visit www.BuildBoldFutures.org

Rockland County Legislature

The Rockland County Legislature’s session begins at 7 p.m. with three public hearings on the propose 2014 budget. The first hearing is on the proposed 2014 budget of $760,864,295, which carries a 9.9 percent tax increase and the second hearing is on overriding the two percent tax cap. The third public hearing deals with several different approaches to handle remaining part of the county’s budget deficit of $128 million, which is not covered by the $96 million deficit reduction bond that the governor authorized last week. Read more here

Clarkstown School Board

The Clarkstown Board of Education will hold a Community Workshop on the 2014/2015 school budget at 7 p.m. at 62 Old Middletown Road in New City.

Nanuet School Board

The Nanuet School Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Nanuet High School. Agenda items include an expansion of the solar panel contract and discussion of student achievement and Common Core Standards at Miller Elementary School.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 RCC Student Veterans Dodgeball Fundraiser For Homes for Heroes

 The Rockland Community College student Veterans sponsored Homes For Heroes benefit Dodgeball Tournament is set for 3 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. The cost to play is $5 per person or $20 per team of four. Free admission for spectators. Food will be available. Homes For Heroes t-shirts will be available for purchase. Come out for a day of Dodgeball to support local veterans. Play or cheer them on. For more information about teams, please contact the RCC Athletic Dept. at (845) 574-4452.

United Hospice Benefit At Yogurt Sensations

Stop by Yogurt Sensations on Central Ave in Pearl River on Wednesday, November 20 between 12 and 10 p.m. to show your support! Yogurt Sensations will donate a percentage of the day's net proceeds to UHR. 

Nanuet Community Meeting On Rezoning 

Attend a community meeting on Nanuet’s future. Hear a presentation on the hamlet’s challenges and opportunities for rezoning and ideas for the Route 59 corridor and share your input. The meeting takes place at Nanuet High School from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Read more here.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Casino Nite & Holiday Boutique To Benefit COPS Barn

Attend the Casino Nite & Holiday Boutique to help raise funds to finish the indoor riding arena at the Children of Promise Stable/COPS Barn that is being built in memory of 9/11 First Responder Tommy Foley. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Casa Mia Manor House in Blauvelt $25 tickets include a buffet, beverages, coffee and desert. Buy tickets here.

Bardonia Holiday Boutique & Kids Mall

The Bardonia Elementary School PTA is hosting a Kids Mall & Holiday Boutique.  A variety of vendors will be on site selling everything from scarves to jewelry to watches & more.  Check our website for updates on vendors at www.bardoniapta.org. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact the Bardonia Elementary PTA at bardoniapta@gmail.com for more information.

Hanukkah Storytime At Barnes & Noble

Join Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham for Hanukkah stories, coloring Hanukkah Sesame color sheets and eat Hanukkah Gelt at 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in West Nyack. Get more information at 845-358-3767 or csioffice@optonline.net.

New City Library Board Of Trustees Meeting 

The New City Library Board of Trustees will be meet at 7 p.m. at the New City Library. The meeting is open to the public.

Beauty And The Beast Junior

Woodglen Elementary School fifth graders put on Beauty & Beast on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at Clarkstown South High School. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for children under 5. Contact Judy Weber at 4webers@optonline.net for more information.

Friday, Nov. 22 

Thanksgiving Drop In Stories & Crafts

No registration required for this Thanksgiving program beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the New City Library.

 


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