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Make Life's Second Half The Best Half With Pace's Encore Transition Program Make Life's Second Half The Best Half With Pace's Encore Transition Program
Make Life's Second Half The Best Half With Pace's Encore Transition Program NEW YORK -- For seasoned professionals seeking new challenges later in life, Pace's Encore Transition Program offers an array of programs to help hone the necessary skills for an array of careers, regardless of age. The program, now in its third year, is designed to help make the most of the second half of life by putting retiree's talents, skills and experience to work in nonprofit organizations helping them address some of society’s most important needs. Pace organizes the program in a compact, hybrid model delivered in 3 in-person workshops combined with an online component. Insightful a…

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by John Haffey
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Rockland Community College Revises Earth Day Schedule Rockland Community College Revises Earth Day Schedule
Rockland Community College Revises Earth Day Schedule SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The free lecture set for April 20 was rescheduled, and already took place April 13 instead, the only revision to the Earth Day schdule at Rockland Community College in Suffern, according to an announcement. On Thursday, April 21 at the Student Union, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the following is scheduled: Eco-friendly vendors (room 3214) Yoga class (room 3217) Pet a snake (room 3114). Click here for a complete list of Earth Day events at the college. For a complete list of offerings, visit  The college is located at 145 College Road, Suffern, N.Y.

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by Donna Christopher
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Check Out Rockland Community College At Open House Check Out Rockland Community College At Open House
Check Out Rockland Community College At Open House RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Learn more about affordable degree options at the Rockland Community College open house  in Ramapo, which is free and open to the public.The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Technology Center Lobby and attendees will learn the facts and get assistance in completing the steps to enrollment.  There will also be an open house for adult students on Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Union 3214.  Attendees will tour the campus and speak with faculty, financial aid, and enrollment counselors to plan their path. Adult st…

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Painting Of John Green House Goes To Historical Society Of Nyack Painting Of John Green House Goes To Historical Society Of Nyack
Painting Of John Green House Goes To Historical Society Of Nyack ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Watercolor artist Beverley Bozarth Colgan has painted the John Green House, a Nyack landmark on lower Main Street as it will look when the current restoration work is completed. She will present her painting to the Historical Society of the Nyacks at a brief ceremony in front of the John Green House, 23 Main St. in Nyack, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17.  A tour of the house will be offered and refreshments will follow at the Historical Society Headquarters at 50 Piermont Ave., where the public will have an opportunity to meet the artist, order prints of the painting and ob…

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Rockland's Association For Visually Impaired Names Distinguished Citizens Rockland's Association For Visually Impaired Names Distinguished Citizens
Rockland's Association For Visually Impaired Names Distinguished Citizens ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Association for the Visually Impaired (AVI) will recognize the achievements of four individuals and organizations who have worked to improve the lives of others at its at its Distinguished Citizens’ Awards Dinner Dance, to be held at the View on the Hudson in Piermont on Thursday, April 14. Alan Moskin, of Nanuet will receive the Harry Brill-Edwards Memorial Award for his service to veterans and commitment to educate, examine, and explain the history of the World War II and the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion, and his ability to make a difference in…

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Offers Earth Day Event In Veterans Park Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Offers Earth Day Event In Veterans Park
Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Offers Earth Day Event In Veterans Park NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Earth Day event from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. The event, scheduled to take place at the Veterans Park gazebo near Main and Cedar streets, is to feature music, activities for the children, vendors, local environmental groups, information from government agencies and a presence by local businesses. Demonstrations and art projects teaching global awareness and opportunities for local action also are to take place, according to the Chamber. Visitors to the event will enjoy Earth-friendly "How-to" tips on recyclin…

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by James O'Rourke
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Nyack Library Presents New Deal Lecture Nyack Library Presents New Deal Lecture
Nyack Library Presents New Deal Lecture NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Library's Food for Thought Lecture Series will discuss "Nature's New Deal" on Thursday,  April 14. Neil M. Maher will present "Nature's New Deal: The Great Depression and Franklin Roosevelt in New York's Hudson Valley" at 7 p.m.  Maher received his doctorate in history at New York University and is an associate professor in the federated history department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. The lecture begins in the Community Meeting Room at 7 p.m.

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by Frank Mojica
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Women Look Good Feel Better At Nyack Hospital Women Look Good Feel Better At Nyack Hospital
Women Look Good Feel Better At Nyack Hospital NYACK, N.Y. -- Look Good Feel Better, a program for women receiving cancer treatment, is being offered at Nyack Hospital Monday, May 2.The program provides tips and techniques to help women make the most of their appearance while dealing with hair loss and skin changes due to chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments.  It is offered through a collaborative effort of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association.  Click here for more information about Look Good Feel Better. There is no fee to attend, but registr…

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by Donna Christopher
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Older Drivers May Schedule Free 'CarFit' Safety Technicians In Haverstraw Older Drivers May Schedule Free 'CarFit' Safety Technicians In Haverstraw
Older Drivers May Schedule Free 'CarFit' Safety Technicians In Haverstraw HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- A CarFit safety event for older drivers is set for April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment (20 minutes per driver and their personal vehicle) at Helen Hayes Hospital Parking Lot, 9W, West Haverstraw, N.Y. The event is free and open to the public. CarFit technicians will  older drivers achieve a perfect fit for increased driver safety, making changes to seat and mirror positions, helping drivers achieve proper foot placement, and aiding with other adjustments that tailor a car's fit to its driver.  Each driver will also receive a bag filled with community resources, …

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by Donna Christopher
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Poetry Slam, Writer's Club Night Takes Stage In Rockland County Poetry Slam, Writer's Club Night Takes Stage In Rockland County
Poetry Slam, Writer's Club Night Takes Stage In Rockland County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Literature and poetry are celebrated in two upcoming events in Rockland County.Suffern Poetry is having a poetry open mic, featuring Boston "slammaster" Simone Beaubien on Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. at Suffern Village Hall, 61 Washington Ave., Suffern. This monthly poetry slam open mic happens in Suffern the third Saturday of each month in the Village Hall's community room. Parking is ample behind the building and next to the Lafayette Theater. The venue is a five-minute walk from the Suffern train station (Main/Bergen/Port Jervis lines from Secausus). Anyo…

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by Donna Christopher
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Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training
Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Pearl River Public Library will host a free Naloxone training session on Thursday, April 14.  Naloxone can be administered via a nasal spray to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid or heron-induced overdose until first responders arrive.  Participants will leave training with their own Naloxone kit with two doses. Training will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 845-623-3627. Pearl River Public Library is at 80 Franklin Ave.

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by Frank Mojica
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Business Association Discusses 'Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism' At Luncheon Business Association Discusses 'Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism' At Luncheon
Business Association Discusses 'Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism' At Luncheon NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Lucy Redzeposki, director of Growth and Tourism, will discuss "Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism" at the Rockland Business Association's General Membership Luncheon on April 21.  The luncheon takes place at the Paramount Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Paramount Country Club is at 60 Zukor Road in New City. Registration is $45 if paid by April 18 for members, $50 for late registration and $55 at the door the day of the luncheon. Registration is $70 for non-members. RSVP online at www.rocklandbusiness.org/rba_register.html.

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by Frank Mojica