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Clarkstown Family Resource Fundraiser: 6th Annual Bossy Frog Pajama Party
When/Where: Friday, Feb. 8, doors open at 6 p.m. show from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m./Link Elementary School, 51 Red Hill Rd, New City
Why Go: The Bossy Frog Band plays a combination of rock, country, bluegrass, reggae and folk music on guitar, banjo, harmonica, and saxophone. The funny original songs about nature, animals and the environment encourage audience interaction and appeal especially to children ages 1 to 8. Free Bossy Frog CD's to the first 25 families registered. Don't forget to wear your PJs & bring a blanket for sitting!
Cost/Contact: $10 in advance, $12 at the door/845-639-5619 or email clarkstownfrclc@gmail.com. For advance tickets make checks payable to Clarkstown Family Resource Center and mail to 60 Crestwood Drive, New City, NY 10956
Meet Curious George
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When/Where: Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m./ Barnes & Noble at the Palisades Center
Why Go: Meet Curious George and join us for stories about this curious little monkey and his adventures. Don't forget your camera.
Cost/Contact: Free / http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2905
Pearl River High School Presents Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town”
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 8 and 7 p.m. Saturday Feb. 9/Pearl River High School Auditorium
Why Go: The Pirate Repertory Company puts on the classic play by Thorton Wilder. This is the 75th anniversary of the debut of the show. See Pearl River High School students bring it to life.
Cost/Contact: Tickets cost $10 at the door.
When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m./Clarkstown High School South Auditorium, 31 Demarest Mill Rd, West Nyack
Why Go: South Alumni Cristina & Robert Farruggia will be putting on an hour musical tale of growing up and working in show business to benefit the Clarkstown South Music Parent's Association.
Cost/Contact: All Seats $15. Buy your tickets at the door! /Questions or to RSVP call Meryl Barkin at 845-627-2658 or email twinbits@verizon.net.
JCC Rockland's 18th Annual Purim Carnival
When/Where: Sunday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m./ JCC of Rockland, 450 W Nyack Rd, West Nyack
Why Go: Don’t miss JCC Rockland’s 18th annual
Purim Carnival. Lots of fun for the entire
family including game booths, a bounce house and other inflatables, arts ‘n
crafts, ball pit, clowns, face painting, prizes, and treats!
Cost/Contact: $25 per family/845-362-4400
Arts and Craft Demonstration
When/Where: Sunday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. /A.C. Moore
Why Go: Come watch a demonstration on Make & Mold Marshmallow filled candy hearts
Cost/Contact: Free / A.C. Moore
Pearl River Teen Library Council Meeting
When/Where: Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m./Pearl River Public Library
Why Go: For teens entering grades seven through 12. Participants help select materials for the library and plan upcoming activities.
Cost/Contact: Contact Christina Linder at (845) 735-4084
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