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Monster Of A Movie Night For Jawonio
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When/Where: Thursday, July 11 from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at AMC Loews Theaters, Palisades Center in West Nyack
Why Go: Join Jawonio on Campus for the #1 movie in the country "Monsters University" in support of Early Childhood Education Services. Thank you to our major event sponsor Mindworks Charitable Trust and event sponsor Mike Piccolo and Family All donations go the Jawonio Foundation in support of our services to children with special needs.
Cost/Contact: To sponsor the movie, or reserve tickets email Irene Goldstein at Irene.goldstein@jawonio.org or call 845.708.2000 x1329./See more at: http://www.jawonio.org/events/jawonio-presents-monsters-university/#sthash.3q7fhTZ7.dpuf
Why Go: Join Jawonio on Campus for the #1 movie in the country "Monsters University" in support of Early Childhood Education Services. Thank you to our major event sponsor Mindworks Charitable Trust and event sponsor Mike Piccolo and Family All donations go the Jawonio Foundation in support of our services to children with special needs.
Cost/Contact: To sponsor the movie, or reserve tickets email Irene Goldstein at Irene.goldstein@jawonio.org or call 845.708.2000 x1329./See more at: http://www.jawonio.org/events/jawonio-presents-monsters-university/#sthash.3q7fhTZ7.dpuf
When/Where: Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library in Flywheel Park.
Why Go: Join children's librarian Miss Nancy for evening story time. Be sure to bring a blanket.
Cost/Contact: Free/For more information go to piermontlibrary.org.
Why Go: Join children's librarian Miss Nancy for evening story time. Be sure to bring a blanket.
Cost/Contact: Free/For more information go to piermontlibrary.org.
When/Where: Thursday, July 11 from 5 p.m. to dusk in Nyack's Main Street parking lot
Why Go: There will be live music provided by DJ Rockin Richie Lea with face painting courtesy Jamie's Faces and balloon art by Star Blossom Goddess. The family can also check out a wide variety of specialty vehicles and classic cars.
Cost/Contact: Free/For more information, contact Mark Mangan at NyackCarNight@gmail.com
Why Go: Boys and girls aged 12-17 who are residents in the Town of Clarkstown are invited to join the fun at the Teen Pool Party at the Germonds Pool Complex. Enjoy DJ music and swimming. The rain date is Friday, July 19.
Cost/Contact: Free and limited to Clarkstown residents only/845-639-6200
Why Go: This family-friendly event features the Dennis McHugh Memorial U8 Gaelic Football Tournament. There will be kids games and races, face painting and a bouncy castle from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The opening ceremony starts at 1 p.m.
Cost/Contact: Admission is $5 for adults and free for anybody under 18. For more information about field day, contact Mike Glynn at mpglynn@verizon.net.
Why Go: There will be live music provided by DJ Rockin Richie Lea with face painting courtesy Jamie's Faces and balloon art by Star Blossom Goddess. The family can also check out a wide variety of specialty vehicles and classic cars.
Cost/Contact: Free/For more information, contact Mark Mangan at NyackCarNight@gmail.com
Teen Pool Party At Germonds
When/Where: Friday, July 12 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m./Germonds Pool in West NyackWhy Go: Boys and girls aged 12-17 who are residents in the Town of Clarkstown are invited to join the fun at the Teen Pool Party at the Germonds Pool Complex. Enjoy DJ music and swimming. The rain date is Friday, July 19.
Cost/Contact: Free and limited to Clarkstown residents only/845-639-6200
Robert McKiernan Memorial Field Day
When/Where: Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Rockland County Gaelic Association Fields off Old Orangeburg Road in Orangeburg.Why Go: This family-friendly event features the Dennis McHugh Memorial U8 Gaelic Football Tournament. There will be kids games and races, face painting and a bouncy castle from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The opening ceremony starts at 1 p.m.
Cost/Contact: Admission is $5 for adults and free for anybody under 18. For more information about field day, contact Mike Glynn at mpglynn@verizon.net.
3rd Annual Swim For Hospice
When/Where: Sunday, July 14 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m./Germonds Pool in West Nyack
Why Go: United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) will benefit from the 3rd Annual Swim for Hospice, hosted by the Town of Clarkstown at Germonds Pool. The swim is sponsored by Swim Across America. Swimmers of any age are welcome to participate. Check-in starts at 6:30 AM and swimmers are registered on a first come, first served basis. Swimmers may swim 1 mile, 1/2 mile, or form relay teams. Teams of friends and family may participate as a group in honor or memory of an individual.
Cost/Contact: http://hospiceofrockland.org/news-events/events/swim-hospice or Lanie Etkind at 845-634-4974 or letkind@hospiceofrockland.org
Why Go: This month's program is all about summer with an up-close exploration of beneficial and not-so welcome bugs that visit us during the summer and a taste test of crops in the field. Activities are appropriate for kids ages 4 and up with their parents or guardians.
Cost/Contact: $10 first child, $5 each additional per family. Register at http://familysundaysatcropseyfarm.bpt.me/info@rocklandfarm.org
Why Go: United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) will benefit from the 3rd Annual Swim for Hospice, hosted by the Town of Clarkstown at Germonds Pool. The swim is sponsored by Swim Across America. Swimmers of any age are welcome to participate. Check-in starts at 6:30 AM and swimmers are registered on a first come, first served basis. Swimmers may swim 1 mile, 1/2 mile, or form relay teams. Teams of friends and family may participate as a group in honor or memory of an individual.
Cost/Contact: http://hospiceofrockland.org/news-events/events/swim-hospice or Lanie Etkind at 845-634-4974 or letkind@hospiceofrockland.org
Summer’s Bugs And Bounty At Cropsey Farm
When/Where: Sunday, July 14 at 10 a.m./Cropsey Community Farm at 220 South Little Tor Road in New CityWhy Go: This month's program is all about summer with an up-close exploration of beneficial and not-so welcome bugs that visit us during the summer and a taste test of crops in the field. Activities are appropriate for kids ages 4 and up with their parents or guardians.
Cost/Contact: $10 first child, $5 each additional per family. Register at http://familysundaysatcropseyfarm.bpt.me/info@rocklandfarm.org
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