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For the Kids: Nanuet Library Rockland Boulders Game

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Nanuet Library Rockland Boulders Game Fundraiser

  • When/Where: 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Provident Bank Park
  • Why Go: Come out and watch the Kansas City T-Bones go up against the Rockland Boulders this Sunday. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Friends of the Nanuet Library, a non-profit that supports the library. Tickets must be purchased through this website to count. The password is nanuetli
  • Cost/Contact: $10 per ticket /
  • Arts & Craft Make & Take

  • When/Where:  from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 8
  • Why Go: AC Moore has free a Arts & Craft Make & Take activity. Stop by and participate in the Sticky Mosaics Bling Bracelets. There are also 220 kids craft projects for only $1.
  • Cost/Contact: Free / 
  • Backyard Nature Special Show: Snakes!

    • When/Where: Thursday, August 2 at 6 p.m./New City Library, 220 N Main St, New City
    • Why Go: Ages: 5 & up. Herpetologist Jerry Hillard shares fascinating facts and amusing stories about his passion for saving snakes.
    • Cost/Contact: Free/www.newcitylibrary.org

    Tag Sale to Benefit Home Aides of Rockland

    • When/Where: Sunday, August 5 at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m./8 Ilana Ln, New City
    • Why Go: Fundraising Tag Sale for Home Aides of Rockland will feature items such as household items, toys, kitchenware, small appliances, clothing and books.
    • Cost/Contact: email: info@­homaides.­org

    National Night Out in Orangetown

    • When/Where: Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tappan Zee High School
    • Why Go: The family-friendly event is now in its fifth year in Orangetown, this time sponsored by the Orangeburg Fire Dept. and St Thomas Aquinas College. The Orangetown Police, local fire departments, ambulance corps and the Lions Club will all take part. There will be a skate park set up early in the evening and fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. 
    • Cost/Contact: Free.

    Magician Steve Woyce

    • When/Where: Monday, Aug 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Pearl River Public Library Community Room. 
    • Why Go: Magician Steve Woyce will perform his show entitled Dreams, Books and Magic. This show is for summer reading club members who have reported at least one book completed. 
    • Cost/Contact: Free. No registration. Parents are invited to stay. For more information, call Pamela Gunning at 845-735-4084 ext. 126.


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