Tributes To Martin Luther King & Holocaust Victim, Congers Forum

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Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Day

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed today.

Rockland County Government Offices, Clarkstown Town Government, Clarkstown schools, Nanuet schools, New City Library, post offices and banks are closed. 

The Nanuet Library is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Shops At Nanuet and Palisades Center are both open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

TOR and TAPPAN ZEExpress bus services will operate on a normal weekday service. TRIPS paratransit bus service will provide only ADA Service. Some private bus operators are operating slightly modified schedules because of anticipated lighter ridership. Passengers can check www.rocklandbus.com and with their service provider for any changes. Clarkstown’s Mini Trans service will run on its regular schedule. Garbage and recycling collection will take place as usual.

Musical Tribute

Learn about a musical tribute prepared by professional pianist and Blauvelt native Roger Peltzman in memory of his uncle, Norbert Stern, a promising pianist killed at Auschwitz at age 21. The program is part of "Crossroads of Rockland History," airing on WRCR 1300 AM at 10:10 am on the third Monday of each month. Clare Sheridan of the Historical Society of Rockland County hosts it. Listen to live streaming at www.WRCR.com. Find details here.

Martin Luther King Celebration

Attend a Unity Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at 4:30 p.m. at Spring Valley High School, 361 Route 59, Spring Valley. Learn more here.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 

Rockland County Legislature

The full legislature meets at 7 p.m. at 11 New Hempstead Road. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda is provided here.

Nanuet School Board 

The Nanuet Board of Education meets in the media room of the high school at 7:30 p.m. Read the agenda here.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Market Outlook Presentation

Main Street Asset Management LLC is hosting a Market Outlook Dinner Party at La Terrazza in New City at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will discuss the state of the market and will include an equity analyst and a fixed income analyst. Reservations are required for the free program. Additional information can be found here.

Paying For College

Get information on college financial aid at the New City Library at 7 p.m. The free program will cover the costs and available funds for college students, how to receive the most aid from colleges and the government, when and how to fill out the FAFSA and other financial aid forms and how to search and apply for scholarships. Find out more.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Clarkstown School Board

The Clarkstown Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. at the district offices at 62 Old Middletown Road. The meeting will include a public forum on the bond proposal for the reconstruction and repair of Congers Elementary School. More details here.

Friday, Jan. 24

Golf For A Cause

Golf for a cause with Youth For Hospice at Monster Mini Golf in Nanuet on Friday, January 24th starting at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25th and Sunday, Jan. 26th. A portion of the profits will be donated to United Hospice of Rockland. Tickets are $10 each and must be pre-purchased. Get purchase details here.