Rockland Events

*2006 Events*

O	June 24, Sept 16	Lecture & Lantern Tour: Stony Point Lighthouse (easy) for ages 10 and above, Stony Point Battlefield, Park Road, off Route 9W in Stony Point; $4 adults, $3 seniors/students. Bring flashlight and bug spray. 7:30 pm. Reservations required: 845 786-2521.

F	Sept 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30	Oktoberfest 2006 with music, dancing, food, vendors and more, Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Parkway Exit 19 or Route 9W; Free admission. $6 parking. 12 noon to 5 pm. 845 786-2731.

O	Sep 23 & 24	Hudson Valley Ramble: Stony Point, Stony Point Battlefield , Park Road off Route 9W, Stony Point; Easy hike. Lighthouse tours 12 noon, battlefield tours 2 pm both days. Free admission, $5 parking. Information 845 786-2521.

B	Sep 30	The Light The Night - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit Walk, Bear Mountain State Park, Two mile evening walk. Participants receive an illuminated balloon to carry. Includes food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. To register or for additional information visit www.lightthenight.org or call 914 949-0084, x8993 or kodld@lls.org.

P	Sep 30	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Baroque to modern. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

F	Oct weekends & Columbus Day	Oktoberfest 2006 with music, dancing, food, vendors and more, Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Parkway Exit 19 or Route 9W; Free admission. $6 parking. 12 noon to 5 pm. 845 786-2731.

O	Oct Tuesdays thru Oct 17	Nature Hike: Early Birds, Minnewaska State Park Preserve (meeting place disclosed to participants), Rte 44/55, 5 miles west of Rte 44/55 and 299 Intersection, New Paltz; Moderate hike. Bring binoculars and bird guides. 8 am. Free admission and parking. Registration required 845 255-2011.

O	Oct 1	Nature Hike: Rainbow Falls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve (meet at Awosting Parking Area, Rte 44/55, 5 miles west of of Rte 44/55 and 299 Intersection, New Paltz; Strenuous hike. 10 am. Free admission. $6 parking. Registration required 845 255-2011.

O	Oct 1	Nature Hike: Indian Hill Loop, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Moderate four mile hike. Free admission and parking. 12 noon. Registration required 845 351-5907.

HR	Oct 7	18th C Living History: "Twin Forts Day" with camp life, weapon firings, guided tours, etc., Fort Montgomery & Trailside Museums at Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Exit 19 or Rte 9W; $1 adults, $.50 per child, $6 parking. 845 786-2701, x226

O	Oct 8	Hike of the Month: Fall Foliage on the Fire Tower Trail, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Moderate hike. Free admission and parking. 11 am. Registration required 845 351-5907.

WS	Oct 12	How to Series: Digital Photography with Doc Bayne, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Free admission and parking. 7 pm. Registration required 845 351-5907.

O	Oct 14	Nature Hike: Wonderful Waterfalls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, meet at Awosting Parking Area, Rte 44/55, 5 miles west of of Rte 44/55 and 299 Intersection, New Paltz; Strenuous nine mile hike. Bring water, lunch and a poncho. Free admission and parking. 10 am. Registration required 845 351-5907.

B	Oct 14	The Light The Night - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit Walk, Bear Mountain State Park, Two mile evening walk. Participants receive an illuminated balloon to carry. Includes food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. To register or for additional information visit www.lightthenight.org or call 914 949-0084, x8993 or kodld@lls.org.

O	Oct 15	Family Fun Hike: Iron Mining History, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Free admission and parking. 1 pm. Registration required 845 351-5907.

O	Oct 21	Nature Program: Survival Skills with Bob O'Brien, Minnewaska State Park Preserve (meeting place disclosed to participants), Rte 44/55, 5 miles west of of Rte 44/55 and 299 Intersection, New Paltz; 9 am. 845 255-2011.

O	Oct 21	Nature Program: Reading the Woods, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Free admission and parking. 1 pm. Registration required 845 351-5907.

H	Oct 23	Nature Program: Halloween Extravaganza with contests, games, activities, Sam's Point Interpretive Center (call for directions) Free admission and parking. Wear nature oriented costumes. 1 pm. Information 845 255-2011.

O	Oct 29	Family Nature Series: Food for Winter, Sterling Forest State Park (meet at Lautenberg Visitor Center on Old Forge Road), Tuxedo; Free admission and parking. 11 am. Registration required 845 351-5907.

P	Nov 4	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Piano recital by Rieko Aizawa performing a range of musical periods. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

H	Nov 11	Living History: "A Salute to Veterans" New Windsor Cantonment on Route 300 in Vails Gate; Free admission and parking. 10 am to 4 pm. 845 561-1765.

P	Dec 9	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Chamber music. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

H	Dec 16	Christmas with the Ellisons with live music and tours of the period decorated mansion, Knox's Headquarters on Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate; Admission charged. Free parking. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 845 561-5498.

H	Dec 26 thru Dec 29	Open House at Knox's Headquarters with tours of the period decorated mansion, Knox's Headquarters on Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate, Admission charged. Free parking. 10 am to 3 pm. 845 561-5498.


2007 Events

P	Feb 10, 2007	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Beethoven and Bartok. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

P	Feb 24, 2007	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Piano recital by Jerome Lowenthal. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

P	Mar 24, 2007	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Piano recital by Ya-Fei Chuang. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

P	Apr 14, 2007	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Baroque to modern. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

P	May 5, 2007	NY Philomusica, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Rd, Pearl River; Georgia Brass. Selections of Venetian, Classics and Pops. 8 pm. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. 8 concert series $190. 212 580-9933, staff@nyphilomusica.org, fax: 212 580-3902.

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