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Monday, Nov. 4

Find out what's happening in Nanuetwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

“Art of the Interview” At St. Thomas Aquinas College

St. Thomas Aquinas College’s “Art of the Interview” series hosted by Ed Randall, longtime New York radio and television personality and published author, continues with its second interview featuring Omar Minaya, former New York Mets General Manager. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The college’s Sullivan Theater is located at 125 Route 340 in Sparkill. To learn more, go here.

Find out what's happening in Nanuetwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Rockland County Legislature’s Budget & Finance Committee 

The Rockland County Legislature’s Budget & Finance Committee is reviewing the proposed 2014 budget. Beginning at 7 p.m. the members will discuss revenue and mandates. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 11 New Hempstead Road in New City.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Election Day

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Registered voters in Clarkstown will be casting ballots for Rockland County Executive and County Clerk; Clarkstown Town Supervisor, Council members, Highway Superintendent, Clerk, Justices and Ninth Judicial District Judges and six statewide Referendums.

Nanuet School Board

The Nanuet Board of Education meets at 7:30 p.m. and the agenda will include a discussion about New York State’s Data Dashboard Portal and Race To The Top. The superintendent’s letter can be read here.

Monster Mini Golf Leagues For Charity 

Today is the deadline to register for Monster Mini Golf’s League Challenger to raise money for local charities. Learn more here.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Make A Difference Rockland 

Make A Difference Rockland takes places at Tappan Zee High School from 3:15 to 6 p.m. Many county non-profit groups will be attending.   Go here to learn more.

Free Flu Shots At Nyack Hospital

Senator David Carlucci is partnering with Nyack Hospital and providing free flu shots. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and nurses will be available to answer questions and dispense the flu shots to anyone above the age of 19. Pregnant women who wish to receive a shot must present a prescription from their physician. Anyone interested in participating should call Senator Carlucci’s office at (845) 623-3627 or email carlucci@nysenate.gov. 

Rockland County Legislature 

The Rockland County Legislature meets at 7 p.m. at 11 New Hempstead Road in New City. The meeting is open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Clarkstown Town Board

The Clarkstown Town Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2014 budget of $140,729,325. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Some additional details of the proposed budget can be reviewed here.

Rockland Development Council’s Annual Philanthropy Day

The Rockland Development Council (RDC), the professional 
trade association of 55 Rockland County nonprofits, will hold its 
14th Annual Philanthropy Day & Awards Breakfast with keynote Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand. Get more details and registration information here

Clarkstown Schools Staff Fundraising Bowling Tournament 

Schools will enter teams of four staff members to compete against other Clarkstown School teams.  The team with the highest total score after two games will be the 2014 Clarkstown School District Bowling Champion. Come cheer them on at New City Bowl & Batting Cages.

Friday, Nov. 8

Third Annual Family Barn Dance With Fiddle Music

Come to the Congers Community Center for a fun family event with contra dancing and live fiddle music. Tickets cost $10 for the dance from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Chapin Sisters In Concert For Rockland Farm Alliance

The Chapin Sisters will perform a benefit concert for the benefit of the Rockland Farm Alliance at Green Meadow Waldorf School's Rose Hall in Chestnut Ridge.

Tickets for the evening, which will include special guests, a silent auction, and refreshments courtesy of Hungry Hollow Coop, cost $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. The concert begins at 8 p.m.

 

 


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