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Friends' Dinner Dance
Monday, May 12-Friends of the Nyacks honors The Honorable Harriet Cornell and Mr. Howard Hellman of All Brite Electric as recipients of our first Citizen Awards. The event will be held at Nyack Seaport at 7pm, with dinner and dancing. Tickets: $100, tables: $1000. Contact Danielle Watson at 353-4701 or eyevolve@yahoo.com

Virtual Candidates Night
As a public service, Friends of the Nyacks will accept questions for School Board Candidates online at www.friendsofthenyacks.org from April 22 through Sun, May 4. Candidates' responses will be posted on our website on Sun, May 18

HELP WANTED
· Experienced community resource coordinator to manage positive participation of at-risk youth in pro-social activities. Needs at least a BA in related field, demonstrated skills and experience with at-risk youth. Contact Kim Cross (845) 358-2600.

· Receptionist / Administrative Assistant with pleasant phone manner, computer (Microsoft Word, EXCEL) & clerical skills to answer phones, perform computer & clerical tasks 3 days a week, 8 hours per day, 9:30 to 5:30pm, $8-$10 per hour. Contact Kim Cross (845) 358-2600.

· Rockland Board of Elections needs election inspectors to serve during the 2008 elections, September 9 & November 4. Must be a registered voter in Rockland County (registered in one of the two major political parties), and have completed a certification class. Training classes will be given during May. This is a paid position. Call (845) 638-5172.

Nyack Farmers' Market Returns
Opening day: Thurs, May 15, 8am-2pm in the municipal parking lot in front of Riverspace. Opening Day at 10am: Children's Hour; Bossy Frog Band 11am.

Shop in the fresh air and sunshine for regionally grown, just-picked produce & flowers, pasture-raised chicken and beef, cheese, baked goods, wine, eggs, pickles, and much more. Bring your own re-usable shopping bags. Questions or info call 353-2221 or visit www.nyack-ny.com

PIERMONT Farmers' Market
· Watch for opening day of Piermont's Farmers' Market, 9:30am-3pm, Sun, June 1 at the corner of Piermont Avenue at Ash Street. Look for early-yield produce plus breads and pastries, barrel pickles, poultry, soups, salsas and more. The market continues every Sunday, rain or shine, through Nov 23.

JOB POSTING
· Piermont's Market seeks a person to serve as on-site host every Sunday-a great job for somebody who knows the community, loves food and cooking and is interested in becoming a part of the local food movement. This is a paid position. Interested? Call (914) 923-4837

Restoration House Tour
This tour includes a variety of uniquely renovated and restored homes in Upper Nyack, including a Cottage Style Victorian that was doubled in size, tan 1884 Italianate Victorian respectfully renovated for modern living while preserving its original moldings, mantelpiece and stained glass windows, a lovingly restored early 19th century Colonial with a backyard retreat including pool and other treasures. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Blue Rock School.
Renovation & Restoration House Tour Sat, May
17, 10am to 4pm. Tickets: $35 advance, $40
day of tour includes admission to a reception.
For tickets call (845) 267-8268 or by visiting
www.bluerockschool.org

CPR TRAINING
Sat, May 4-Heartsaver CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) 9am-1pm at Nyack Community Ambulance, N. Midland & 6th Ave, Nyack.

When an emergency happens at home, poolside, at a game, or on a hike far from help, when seconds count, what a relief if you know what to do. So call (845) 358-4824 to register now. Take that first step toward peace of mind.

Annual GoosEtown Bazaar
Sat, May 31 from 11 to 3 at Upper Nyack Elementary School to benefit the school's PTA. There's something for everyone-kids' games, crafts, flowers for sale, food, raffles, and tag sale (toys, kids' clothes and books). Rain or shine. Info: 348-0409.

Historical Society YARD SALE
The annual yard sale of the Historical Society of the Nyacks will be Sat, May 31, 10 am to 2 pm. (Rain date: June-1). The yard sale takes place on the North lawn of South Nyack Village Hall, 282 South Broadway. Benefiting the Society's promotion of local history, the sale will offer bric-a-brac, jewelry, linens, household items and more. Bring donations of items to the location of the sale between 8 and 10am on the day of the sale, or to 319 North Bdwy during the preceeding week.

Meals on Wheels
holds its annual Golf Challenge to Drive Away Hunger Thurs, May 1 at 11:30am at Dellwood Country Club. Cost per golfer is $250. Proceeds benefit the Homebound, Senior Center and Adult Day Programs. Info: (845) 624-6325.

COMMUNITY MEETING
Orangetown Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan will host a community meeting in South Nyack on Thurs, May 8 from 7 to 9pm. Meeting place is South Nyack Village Hall. What is your vision for your community, and how can Orangetown help? Informal discussion. Coffee will be served.

Nyack Boat Club Junior SailORS
The Nyack Boat Club will conduct a Junior Sailing program starting with the first session beginning Mon, June 30 through Fri, July 25. The second session begins on Tues, July 29 through Fri, August 22. The nineteen daily sessions run from 9am to 4pm during the four-week course.

Open to club members and non-members. The cost for children or grandchildren of Nyack Boat Club members is $725. The cost for non-members is $975. Applications, medical & insurance forms are available on the Nyack Boat Club website at www.nyackboatclub.org Info: (845) 365-9151.

Nyack Center summer CAMP
The Dim Light Turned Bright Theater Program, currently at Nyack Center, will run an affordable, full-day theater summer camp at Nyack Center for teens from 7th through 12th. Classes in voice, dance, acting and other theatrical arts, working toward a performance of the musical, Tommy. Camp day begins at 9am, ends at 3 (campers bring bag lunch). Cost: $1,200 with partial & full scholarships available. Register now. Auditions: May 4 from 4 to 7pm, May 5 from 7 to 9.

Rockland Parent-Child CENTER
Register by June 6 for Rockland Parent-Child's Parents & Toddlers Together: Summer Program and Parents of Infants Summer Group. The groups meet at Rockland Parent-Child Center, at 137 1st Avenue in Nyack. Families who register early receive a 10% discount. Scholarships available. Info call (845) 358-2702, ex 12.

RIVER AUCTION
Come to the 14th Annual River Auction, Grow Green to Grow!­A Family Event Saturday, May 3, 2-5pm at Nyack Center (cor B'way & Depew). $10 paddle fee. Live and Silent Auction featuring hundreds of prizes. Proceeds benefit family support programming at the Rockland Parent-Child Center. Info: call 358-2702, ext. 12.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG IN NYACK
Nyack's American Legion Post 310 will explore
the feasibility of an archeological survey at their Hudson Riverfront home. The Post seeks input from anyone with expertise in the field.

The land is unique in that it may have been undisturbed for a very long time, making it a prime subject for potential Native American & Revolutionary War artifacts. In addition, two families, (Hesdra and Towt), noted for their participation in the mid-nineteenth century Underground Railroad movement, owned property, abutting Nyack Brook. The brook may have been used as a marker for slaves escaping to the North during the 1800s.
The Legion welcomes help, ideas and suggestions in making this project a reality. It is hoped it may coincide with the 400th Hudson-Champlain Quadricentennial in 2009.

Please contact Joseph Mitlof, Post 310 historian,
Byways@optonline.net or Nyack@HUGRS.org

cryptologists' REUNION
Naval Cryptologic Veterans Assoc. (NCVA) New England Chapter, holds its Spring Reunion on May 16-18, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Info: call (518) 664-8032, or visit http://ncva-ne.org. Membership in the NCVA-NE is open to all individuals who served with the US Naval Security Group or are serving with its counterpart in NETWARCOM. New members are welcome.

Friends of O'town Museum
seek information about M. Montgomery Maze, who owned The Mansion at Blue Hill, the golf course and acres of nearby land. Jeffrey Keahon will portray Mr. Maze at out Annual Dinner June 7 and wants the portrayal to be as accurate as possible. If you have any info, please call Catherine Dodge (845) 359-0616, or Town Historian Mary Cardenas (845) 398-1302.

MUSIC Summer camp
Rockland Conservatory of Music presents Roots of Rock-Rock n' Roll Camp, July 7-11. Students learn to improvise, write song, play blues progressions, play in a band. Students ages 12 to 17 with at least one year of study in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals are encouraged to register. Pre-established bands are welcome. Tuition: $550 (all-inclusive). Note: a minimum of ten students is required to run this program. Performance: Fri, July 11 at 4pm in Simons Hall; parents and friends are welcome.

Rockland Country Day School
· Rockland Country Day School holds its first annual Lower Hudson Valley Art Exhibit the weekend of May 9 thru 11, 2008. Showcasing works by local artists in different media, including watercolor, oil painting, photography, and ceramics, the exhibit will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on May 10 and 11. Tickets to the opening reception on May 9 from 6:30pm to 9pm: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs at RCDS. Info: (845) 268-6802 ext. 202 or e-mail mkhateri@rocklandcds.org

· Rockland Country Day School Campus Tours
take place Fri, May 16 at 9am and Thurs, June 26 at 7:30pm at 34 Kings Highway in Congers. Info: (845) 268-6802 ext. 201 or visit online at www.rocklandcds.org

UNIVERSITY WOMEN
· The Women of Achievement/Annual Dinner of The American Assoc. of University Women will be at 6pm Wed, May 21, at Terrace on the Hudson, 21 South Route 9W, Haverstraw, NY. Honorees: Dr. Stella Marrs, Phyllis Morena and Wylene Wood. Tickets are $50. For reservations, call 357-4043.

· The AAUW Great Decisions foreign policy discussion group meets 7pm Thurs, May 1, at New City Library, 220 North Main Street, New City. Topic: Russia and Putinism. Info: 845 358-1680

· The AAUW Rockland Readers meet at 1pm Thurs, May 1 at Barnes & Noble, Nanuet. Book: Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Piccoult

· The AAUW Book Group meets at 7:30pm on Wed, May 21, at New City Library, 220 North Main Street, New City. Book: About Alice by Calvin Trillin. Info: 845 358-1680

AT BIRCHWOOD CENTER
85 S. B'dway, Nyack Info / to register (845) 358-6409

· Merging Movement and Meditation
Sat May 3, 2 to 5pm-movement with meditation and mantra. Using intention, breath and repetition students will find equilibrium in body and breath, and of mind. With Betsy Ceva.

· Yoga Essentials Trunk Sale
Tues, May 6. 4 to 8pm-new Spring fashions from Marika and Shiva Shakti line of yoga wear. Join us for fun, wine and refreshments; do some Mother's Day shopping. All clothing will be 20% off.

· Prana Yoga
Sat, May 10, 2 to 5pm-an energizing practice that awakens awareness of the movement of vital life force using postures, breath & mantras to build and move energy for healing and transformation. With Charlene Bradin.

Soap & Paper Factory
and Meryl Foster Interior Design join forces to sponsor a weekend of fabulous shopping on May 16, 17 and 18 at 23 N. Broadway (cor. High St). Join them for wine & cheese Fri from 5 to 10 pm, and for shopping Sat and Sun from 10am to 5pm. Find housewares, gifts, accessories and handmade beauty for home & body. Part of the proceeds will be donated to MusicWorks, the parent group which supports the Nyack School District music programs.

Golf Classic
Northeastern Anesthesia & Nyack Medical Staff: Manhattan Woods Golf Club and Rockland Country Club, May 27; includes brunch, shotgun start, cocktails, dinner and awards. Proceeds benefit critical care monitoring equipment at Nyack Hospital. To register call (845) 348-2771.

LADIES' LUNCHEON
Rockland County Christian Women's Club invites all ladies to their luncheon, On the Winds of Song.
Sharon Palmer of Mohawk, NY, tells, in self-written songs & story, how she finally found the right "key."
Tues, May 13, noon to 1:30 at Casa Mia, 577 Rt.
303, Blauvelt. Luncheon is $16 including taxes and
program. Reservations are required. Complimentary
childcare by advance reservation. Call (845) 359-
1116 or (834) 268-3667.

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