Posted on 30 August 2013 by Editor
Thank Eugene V. Debs, early American patriot and labor leader, and the Pullman Strike for the long Labor Day weekend.
Born amid the bloody confrontations between federal troops and striking union railroad workers in 1894, Labor Day was enacted by Congress and designed to celebrate the “spirit de corps” of trade and labor unions and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American worker. The weekend now signifies a seasonal shift; the end of summer and a general sense of the ebbing of vacation season. Continue Reading
Posted on 12 August 2013 by Editor
Shine your boots and clean your duds because the Red Knights NY 18 are hosting a down home country dance party.
The first responder motorcycle club will host its 9th Annual “Benefit” Fundraiser with a boot-stomping Country Western Night Saturday, August 24, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Pomona American Legion Hall. The evening will feature live country rock with Tequila Rose as well as twangy tunes from DJ Doug Volpi.
This year’s event will benefit Sloatsburg Fire Department‘s own 24-year old Sean Connell, recovering from cancer, to help with medical bills. As anyone without the best possible insurance policy can attest, health costs can rapidly accrue. Connell was also the recipient of funds from this year’s 2nd Annual Classic Car Show.
All proceeds from Country Western Night go towards Connell.
Tickets cost $20 per person pre-event or $25 at the door. And you don’t have to ride a bike to enjoy the party.
Sponsors include the Palisades Mall Outback Steakhouse, which will be donating plenty of food for the evening’s event. For more information, call the Red Knights at 845.558.1971 or email RedKnights18@Yahoo.com or go online to RedKnightsny18.org.
Step up and get out by buying a ticket to some country fun for a cause and join the Red Knights NY 18 for some country stomping.
Posted on 10 August 2013 by Editor
The rains and jarring thunder appear to have blown away for the weekend. So, get out and shop at your local farmers’ market this Saturday.
The choices of colorful markets to shop for fresh include either the Tuxedo Farmers’ Market open down at the Tuxedo Train Station parking lot or the Suffern Farmers’ Market that sets up shop in the Commuter Lot at the end of Lafayette at the railroad tracks. Continue Reading
Posted on 03 July 2013 by Editor
Love will be in the air Thursday morning at Suffern Village Hall.
Suffern Mayor Dagan LaCorte has invited Suffern couples who want to renew their wedding vows to come down to the Suffern Village Hall on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. One couple who has taken the mayor up on his proposal has been married 53 years and wants to do it again, with Mayor Lacorte officiating. Continue Reading
Posted on 28 June 2013 by Editor
First it looks like a nice day out and then, suddenly, clouds and the threat of rain. But don’t let that stop you from getting out to the carnival.
St. Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg has pulled out all the stops with the reboot of its annual carnival at the Sloatsburg Community Fields, Friday through Sunday. Bring an umbrella and a pocketful of money and enjoy the rides — there are plenty of rides, from the thrill seeking and fast moving to little putt-putt bumper cars. Continue Reading
Posted on 21 June 2013 by Editor
The sun rose this Summer Solstice, splashing the sky in color. And that means the longest day of the year will unwind today.
Thanks to local photographer Geoff Welch for stepping out and snapping a perfect sunrise.
It’s Summer Solstice weekend and school’s officially out for the summer, too.
The Sloatsburg Community Pool regular summer hours begins Saturday, June 22, with the the pool staying open until 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Thursday the pool stays open until 8 p.m.
The Community Pool opens daily at noon during the summer. Continue Reading
Posted on 17 June 2013 by Editor
The basic recipe for success in the world of entertainment: make it hot locally or make it not. Well, Eric Albert and company at Slaughter Stand-Up are turning up the heat.
Starting Monday night, June 17, the comedy company will be holding court at Characters Restaurant in Sloatsburg during Summer Showdown, a round robin of comic competition, where the bottom line is make me laugh or leave the stage. Continue Reading
Posted on 31 May 2013 by Editor
Paul Paulson remembers Amy Clifford with a happy face, having fun and enjoying last June’s Classic Car Show at Sloatsburg Community Field that was put on for her benefit.
“At the car show she was as happy as a kid should be, with a smile on her face and BBQ sauce all over,” said Paulson, Quartermaster for the Sloatsburg Volunteer Fire Department, which staged the fundraiser along with East Coast Rod & Custom. Continue Reading
Posted on 19 May 2013 by Editor
Rain or shine, no matter the weather, the celebration of Environmental Day takes place Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. And all area residents are welcome.
Put on by the friendly folks at the Rockland County Solid Waste Mangement Authority, tucked away at the wee end of Torne Valley Road, Sunday’s Environmental Day will be a tented event (proper planning just for you) and includes a wide assortment of exhibitors, including We Care Organics, the Rockland Farm Alliance, a Rockland County Americorp center and Rockland County Teachers center, and much more. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 May 2013 by Editor
Get ready for a village wide rummage sale this Saturday. The Sloatsburg Scholarship Fund has put together a “town wide” garage sale that will involve some 30 and counting area families throughout Sloatsburg this Saturday, May 18. Each garage sale participant will be included in a special event directory that will be available the day of the event at Hayward’s Deli and Sterlington Station. Continue Reading
