The 59th Sloatsburg Memorial Post #1643 Santa Train gets going through the Village Saturday morning, December 7. The temperatures are expected to dip but the rain should clear up. The train will distribute gifts to village children up to 10 years of age. Continue Reading

The “Christmas Train,” one of those unique Sloatsburg holiday traditions, will wind its way through the village this year on Saturday, December 7. For some 60 years now, the Sloatsburg American Legion Post No. 1643 has partnered with other veteran groups and organizations — most recently with the Sloatsburg Volunteer Fire Department — to drive a little holiday cheer throughout the village. Continue Reading

The glitter is swirling at Jasmine as the home goods and specialty gift store in Southfields prepares for its 5 year anniversary. Join everyone at the store Monday, November 25, from 3 to 8 p.m., when all is revealed as the unveiling of this year’s complete Holiday 2013 collection takes place.

Jasmine will offer  20% off your entire purchase* (see coupon below). Certain exclusions do apply. See store for full details.

Monday, November 25, most items bought at the store will come with the discount. Check out Jasmine on Facebook here.

“All of our things are designer driven,” said owner Yassaman. “Most of our jewelry is bought because of the designer. We’re like a personal department store for women. We have things to make the home beautiful and to make yourself feel good — at a decent price.”

When you visit the store, be sure to visit the Holiday Homes loft that has displays for nearly every season and holiday. The loft is open year round so if you need that special St. Patrick Day’s or Easter gift, check it out.

Yasserman has traveled all over the world to hone her collections.

Jasmine is located at 979 Route 17, Southfields NY.  Open Monday through Sunday. Call 845-351-1101 for information.

Saturday offers an opportunity to go out mid morning and get comfortable in a deep dark theater seat for the strange antics of Gloria Swanson in the classic movie Sunset Boulevard.

Part of the on-going Ramapo Film Festival, Sunset Boulevard plays Saturday, November 16, at 11:30 a.m. The mighty mighty Wurlitzer pre-film concert takes place at 11 a.m, featuring the talents of Jeffrey Barker. Continue Reading

Meet the darkness at Suffern’s historic Lafayette Theater. The latest addition to the Marvel Thor franchise has arrived and is now playing at the comfy theater.

You know the story: a big hunk with a hammer to heave saves girl. Trouble follows. And Loki inevitably steals Thor’s thunder.

Enjoy a stroll down the old main drag in Suffern. Maybe stop off for chips and salsa at Hacienda. There’s any number of things to do. Support your local theater because the Town of Ramapo and the Lafayette work hard to provide first run feature films. Continue Reading

The colorful fall leaves are falling and Sterlington Station in Sloatsburg is celebrating.

Sterlington Station has put out the welcome to all comers today for a good old-fashioned October Fest and Pig Roast, Saturday, October 12, Sloatsburg style in the Station parking lot. A big ol’ pig will be cooked for the day’s activities. $30 for adults gets participants their fill of BBQ and drinks, along with other kitchen fare food. The price includes all the canned & draft beer you’d like to savor as well. $10 buys kids all they can eat, plus drinks and a desert.

The Sterlington Station party goes through 7 p.m.

It’s a beautiful day in the Ramapos, so get out and enjoy. Friends, sun, fresh pork, Sloatsburg. The works. Go on. Get. Out. And enjoy.

Sterlington Station is located at 23 Seven Lakes Drive, Sloatsburg. The Saturday, October 12, Pig Roast costs $30 per person and participants pretty much get their fill of food and drink. For more information, call (845) 753-2662.

The old yellow school bus was ready for the rescue, the crowd gathered in anticipation at Village Hall for the live extraction demonstration. There remained one problem — the Sloatsburg Volunteer Fire Department’s old Jaws-Of-Life was having problems biting down on the metal meal. Continue Reading

The days do shorten. This year it feels like the fall season has already arrived. But the official change of season takes place Sunday during the Autumn Equinox, which occurs at 4:44 p.m. The Harvest Moon, or full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, has risen evening’s over the Ramapo Mountains. Continue Reading

The old Waldron property across from the Sloatsburg Library was once the hot heart of the village. In the early 1900s, the Waldron’s (yes, the Waldron Terrace Waldron’s) big barn served as the village livery stable while the smithy occupied another, smaller building on the property. It was the heyday of horseshoes and carriages. Continue Reading

Bright red fire trucks and men dressed in sharp, clean uniforms parade today.

The volunteers of the Sloatsburg Fire Department will join with other Rockland County firefighters — volunteer all, mind you — and parade this afternoon, September 7, at 2 p.m. along the Main Streets in New City. The parade begins on Little Tor Road and moves north to Collyer Avenue, then moves north along South Main Street to New Hempstead Road, concluding at the Rockland County Courthouse. Continue Reading