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Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit
Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit PATTERSON, N.Y.  – A fest set in Putnam County's Patterson this weekend will give wine and chocolate lovers the chance to sip, sample, and shop -- and help others at the same time. The gustatory gala is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at the Patterson Recreation Center, 65 Front St. Proceeds from the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival will go to support Partners with PARC, a Brewster-based nonprofit dedicated to “securing the financial future of people with disabilities.” Last fall, a similar event drew 3,000 attendees and raised about $85,000 for t…

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by Carol Reif
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The Easter Bunny Hops To Congers To Help The Blind, Visually Impaired The Easter Bunny Hops To Congers To Help The Blind, Visually Impaired
The Easter Bunny Hops To Congers To Help The Blind, Visually Impaired SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. --  The Association for the Visually Impaired (AVI) will host its second annual "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" on Saturday, April 8, at Bella Gianna's (Formerly Romolo's) in Congers. A hot buffet breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the guests' comfort, there will be two seatings: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per adult; $12.50 for children ages 3 -12; it's free for children under the age of 3. One hundred percent of the event's proceeds will benefit AVI. There will also be a raffle drawing of popular children’s toys and a …

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by Ken Davis
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Crazy, Mixed-Up Multimedia Art Show Opens At Nyack's My Own Little Gallery Crazy, Mixed-Up Multimedia Art Show Opens At Nyack's My Own Little Gallery
Crazy, Mixed-Up Multimedia Art Show Opens At Nyack's My Own Little Gallery NYACK, N.Y. --  The art show “Out of the Ordinary: Crazy Mixed Up Media” opened Saturday, March 18, at Nyack’s My Own Little Gallery. It will run through Sunday, April 30. Sculptured creatures, friendly monsters and surrealistic diorama’s bring multimedia artistic expression to a new level at "Out of the Ordinary," according to a release from My Own Little Gallery. “I love to encourage people’s appreciation of art in all its many splendid forms,” said artist and gallery owner Elaine Schloss. “This current show is a combination of crazy, mixed up, wonderful art that is a blend of …

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by Ken Davis
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Get Your Green On At Rockland's St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl River Get Your Green On At Rockland's St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl River
Get Your Green On At Rockland's St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl River PEARL RIVER, N.Y. – It’s time to get your green on again in Pearl River. The Rockland County hamlet will be the scene on Sunday, March 19, of what is said to be the biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash outside of New York City. The event, sponsored by the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians, was launched in 1963 and has gotten exponentially more popular every year since. Marchers step off at 1:30 p.m., rain or shine, at the Pfizer parking lot, onto East Crooked Hill Road in the Orangetown hamlet. The parade route continues south onto North Middletown Road, turns west onto East Central A…

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by Carol Reif
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Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Rockland Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Rockland Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Rockland Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Children Of American Revolution Chapter Forming In Lower Hudson Valley Children Of American Revolution Chapter Forming In Lower Hudson Valley
Children Of American Revolution Chapter Forming In Lower Hudson Valley KATONAH, N.Y. – The John Jay Society and the National Society of Children of the American Revolution have scheduled an introductory meeting for a new children’s group starting in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. Membership in the local chapter of the Children of the American Revolution is expected to be the primary topic of discussion during the 2 p.m. meeting Saturday at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah, according to a statement. According to organizers, children who join the club will have ample opportunities to participate in historical, educational and patriotic activities wh…

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by James O'Rourke
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Nanuet Chamber Kicks Off Its First Pizza Week Nanuet Chamber Kicks Off Its First Pizza Week
Nanuet Chamber Kicks Off Its First Pizza Week NANUET, N.Y. -- Pizza lovers in Nanuet have a reason to celebrate this month. The Nanuet Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “celebration of pizza” event during the week of Feb. 10. During the week, diners should head over to one of the participating restaurants--listed below--and purchase a slice of pizza or a whole pie and then take a selfie or a photo of their pizza and post it to their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account using the hashtag #NanuetPizzaWeek. On Sunday, Feb. 19, several winners will be selected at random to win a free cheese pie from those who post with the hashtag. P…

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by Ken Davis
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Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge
Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Decked out in everything from tutu's to scuba gear and fancy swimsuits, the Stony Point Seals are getting ready to take their annual plunge into the frigid waters of Hudson River on Sunday, Feb. 5 to raise money for local children with extreme medical needs. Now in its 18th year, this year's event on Super Bowl Sunday at the Grassy Point seawall will benefit Angelica Hicks, Aiyanna Faria, and Aris Gomez. Hicks is a 10-year-old who has suffered from Hirschsprung disease since she diagnosed with it as an infant. Hirschsprung disease is a condition that affects the la…

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by K Reakes
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Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred'
Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' NYACK, N.Y. -- If you are a head-banging metal head who just happens to like classic music then the Sonic Voyage Fest -- The Night of the Living Shred on Friday, Feb. 10 in Nyack is your type of concert. Still confused?  Think "Flight of the Bumble Bee," added to Megadeth played really fast and there you have it -- prog shred music. "There will be a lot of head banging going on," said Anne Leighton, one of the founders of the annual festival that also tours around the country. "I would imagine there are a lot of chiropractic appointments the following day."  …

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Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet
Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- More than 100 nonprofit, faith-based, environmental and other organizations will be gathering in Spring Valley Monday, Jan. 16, not only to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to offer a message of hope about the fate of the planet itself, said Marc Pessin. Pessin, lead organizer of the Save the Planet Unity Celebration, the largest MLK event in the region, said it’s all about solidarity and the environment. “I truly believe that if Dr. King were here today, it would be his biggest concern; after all, if we don’t have a planet, how can we fight for…

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by Carol Reif
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Nyack Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse Nyack Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse
Nyack Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse NYACK, N.Y. -- A local group is hoping to clear up a lot of misconceptions about young people and substance abuse at a public forum in Nyack. The Our Community Against Drug Abuse (OCADA) event, which will feature a panel of experts, is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St. The town hall-style event is titled: “A Perfect Storm: Battling Misconceptions and the Health Crisis of Underage Drinking and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth.” It is one of several OCADA plans to host in 2017. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. Leading the discussion wi…

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by Carol Reif
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Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown
Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown NANUET, N.Y. – The Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a pair of events this December to educate people about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions. “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behavior,” is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Meals on Wheels, 121 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet, according to a statement from the Alzheimer's Association. On Dec. 20, the group is to offer a “Virtual Dementia Tour” in 30-minute sessions from 5 – 8 p.m. at Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association said. The first event, which includes a complimentary lunch, aims to…

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by James O'Rourke