Haunted House Party at Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Artytime Painting Party at the Senior Center
North Rockland Car Show Sunday Oct 16th in Haverstraw
UPDATE: Due to possible rain, the North Rockland Car Show has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 16th, from 11-4 pm, in the Village of Haverstraw.
The event is a first-ever collaboration between the Village of Haverstraw, Montefiore Nyack Hospital Foundation, and the North Rockland Chamber of Commerce. Planning has been conducted for several months through a series of in-person and Zoom meetings, as well as walkthroughs by Chamber and Hospital Foundation members in the Village, where the event will be held.
Approximately 30 vehicles have been registered for the show with the North Rockland Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, a DJ and several show sponsors will be offering prizes and giveaways. Several Judges will preside over the event, and select the best cars of the day. The Stony Point-based firm RocklandWeb will be producing a video of the event, which will be posted to YouTube in mid October.
We’re happy to be able to host this car show, to showcase both the North Rockland Chamber, and Montefiore Hospital, and see some great cars! We think it’s a great way for residents to come out and participate in a family friendly event.
Mike Kohut – Mayor, Village of Haverstraw, NY
At the time of writing of this article, the chance of rain for Sunday is 40%, with the main variable being the speed and trajectory of Hurricane Ian, currently in the vicinity of South Carolina. The planning committee continues to monitor the trajectory, and will make decisions on the morning of the event as prudence would dictate.
Montefiore Nyack Foundation has been a leading non-profit in the County since 1985. As the fundraising arm of Montefiore Nyack Hospital, it is our mission to build strong community partnerships and hosting the car with the North Rockland Chamber does exactly that. We are so fortunate to have a presence in the North Rockland Community. This is only the beginning of more collaborative and meaningful work, together.
Tracie D. McLee – Executive Director , Montefiore Nyack Foundation, Nyack NY
In addition to this car show, Montefiore Nyack Foundation is also hosting “Rides and Strides” at NY Boulders Stadium, on Sunday, October 23rd. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Center at the Hospital.
We’re excited to be partnering with Montefiore Nyack Hospital Foundation — and to collaborate on our first North Rockland Car Show, as well as support our local businesses.
Stephanie Melowsky – President, North Rockland Chamber of Commerce
To learn more about the event, visit the North Rockland Chamber of Commerce event page.
This Weekend at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, located in Nyack NY – has quickly become a go-to location for innovative Jazz, Progressive, Piano and Blues music in Nyack, to name just a few genres.
Below is a lineup of several acts playing Friday 9/30/22, and Saturday, 10/01/22.
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar is named after the late, great jazz vocalist Maureen Budway. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1963, Maureen was a natural who knew at an early age that singing would be her life’s work and joy. Though she is best known for Jazz, she also mastered many other voice genres including Classical Opera- in which she earned her Masters Degree from Carnegie Mellon School of Music in 1987. Through that training, she discovered her linguistic brilliance singing in multiple languages such as Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Though there are only two CD’s of her work, Jazz the Budway, (1990) and Sweet Candor (2014), Maureen’s stellar live performances can also be enjoyed on YouTube. Stay tuned For the release of the “Three Budways” which features Maureen as lead vocalist on original music Composed by David and Kathy Budway. Maureen performed with many of today’s renowned jazz artists such as Hubert Laws, Jeff Tain Watts, The New York Voices and David Budway, her beloved brother and life-long musical partner.
With her perfect pitch and impeccable interpretation of a lyric, Maureen knew how to bring a song to life and touch the spirit of the listener. Her radiant and generous stage personality engaged her audience in the most personal of ways. Yet, what most of her loyal followers did not know, was that for over 20 years she had been managing breast cancer. Nevertheless she continued throughout her rich, yet all too brief career, to dazzle and uplift her audience till the end. In August of 2014, just months before her passing, she recorded Sweet Candor at Audible Images Studios in Pittsburgh, (purchase here MCG Jazz – Maureen Budway “Sweet Candor”) which was released on the MCG Jazz label. The album went on to receive 4 ½ stars in Downbeat Magazine. In December of 2014, she finished out her 15 year teaching career at Duquesne University as a popular adjunct voice faculty member, and in January of 2015, as gracefully as she lived her life, she passed on. Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, launched by Nyack artists and residents, Brianne Higgins, and David Budway, commemorates the great live jazz performances of Maureen Budway by honoring those jazz greats among us today who continue to dedicate their lives to music and the arts, thereby enriching the lives of their listeners. We hope you enjoy the intimate ambiance where good vibes, musical mastery and an appreciation for the arts lives on.
One note of advice, call ahead to reserve a spot. The club fills up quickly. Call them at (845) 535-3143 to make a reservation. You can visit them on the web at www.maureensjazzcellar.com.
Jawonio Celebrates October as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary
[New City, NY] – Jawonio, the non-profit provider of lifespan services for people with special needs has been selected as the beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program in October. This will be the second year in a row that Jawonio has had the opportunity to raise funds through this program.
The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.
Jawonio was selected as the October beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Stop & Shop located in New City, NY. Jawonio will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location in October unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.
“We are grateful to Stop and Shop as they continue to be wonderful community partners. The proceeds from the Community Bag Program will enhance our programs for children and adults with special needs as we move forward in these challenging times. “said Randi Rios-Castro, CEO.
Jawonio is a nonprofit based in New City, NY and Yonkers, NY. Founded in 1947, Jawonio is celebrating its 75th year of services and continues to be guided by their mission which is to advance the independence, well-being and equality for people with special needs. Jawonio is the 5th largest employer in Rockland with a staff of more than 900 employees serving more than 3000 individuals throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. To learn more about Jawonio, please visit www.jawonio.org
SAVE THE DATE FOR JAWONIO: 3rd Annual Virtual Livestream Gala, 12/4 hosted by Janice Huff, Chief Meteorologist, NBC4NY, a fundraiser for children and adults with disabilities, mental health challenges and chronic medical needs. Tickets are free, sponsorships are available at www.jawonio.org/2022-virtual-gala
For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.