In light of two fires in Nyack this past Tuesday morning, our first Weekly Recommendation is to support those affected if you are able. See Two Nyack Fires Displace 13 Families; How You Can Help for more information.
NY-Rockland and Westchester Wear Orange Bridge Lighting
Friday, June 6, 6:30 – 9:00pm, Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave, Nyack
The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will shine orange in honor of gun violence survivors and the families of those we’ve lost.
Gather for a powerful evening of community, reflection, and purpose.
Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets as we gather for a program and watch the bridge light up during Wear Orange Weekend.
Let’s stand together and demand a future free from gun violence.
Register here.
Secondhand Shop Hop
Saturday, June 7, 11:00am – 5:00pm, Various locations, Nyack
Visit seven unique shops, grab a bite at one of the partnering restaurants offering great deals to all shoppers! Specials, prizes, raffles.
Music Sessions @RoCA with Kate Taylor
Saturday, June 7, 7:30pm, Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack
Kate Taylor, of the renowned Martha’s Vineyard via North Carolina musical clan that includes brothers James, Livingston, Alex and Hugh, will perform in the intimate gallery at RoCA.
For more information or tickets, call 845-358-0877, or visit rocklandartcenter.org.
Firefighter’s Memorial Parade
Sunday, June 8, 9:00am, New St, Nyack
Parade steps off from New Street, Right onto Broadway, Main Street to Midland Ave, to Sickles Ave to the Firefighters Memorial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Join in honoring the brave volunteer firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our community—especially after their heroic response to the devastating fires at Nyack Plaza and Gedney St. this past Tuesday.
The parade honors the firefighters we have lost in the past year, so please line the streets respectfully to observe the solemn decorum of the procession that ends at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The parade is extends our deepest gratitude to all the Nyack Fire Department companies and to the 15 surrounding volunteer fire departments who responded with incredible courage and selflessness:
Haverstraw
Hillcrest
Monsey
Nanuet
Orangetown
Pearl River
Piermont
Sloatsburg
Sparkill
Tappan
Tarrytown
Thiells
Valley Cottage
West Haverstraw
West Nyack
Please come and show your support of our brave volunteer firefighters.
Rockland Pride Sunday
Sunday, June 8, 11:00am – 5:00pm (parade steps off at 11:15am), Downtown Nyack
Downtown Nyack will be full of Pride for this FREE, family-friendly event featuring music of David Budway and special guest performers, local drag artists, outdoor dining, shopping, and vendors!
FREE bounce house, face painting, and children’s activities offered at Nyack Center.
For more information about Pride Sunday or any of our Pride Month events, email us at pride@rocklandpridecenter.org or click here.
Summer Pollinator, Bee Keeping and Honey Harvesting Tutorial
Sunday, June 8, 12:00pm, JCC Rockland, 450 W Nyack Rd, West Nyack
12:00pm – Free seed, cutting and plant swap and a tour of the JCC for interested guests.
1:00pm – Special Guest Speaker: John Foley, Owner of CRANNOG APIARY giving a tutorial presentation about bee keeping in our area.
2:30pm – Mingle: meet new and old friends, share your gardening tips and issues so we all have a more successful summer growing season. Plus, talk to our expert on perennials for pollinators with some ready to plant species for sale as well.
RSVP by Saturday, June 7- for seating (text Mikki at 845-548-5911)
(Fully Handicapped Accessible-large parking lot)
All Together Now Chorus
Sunday, June 8, 7:00 – 8:00pm, Living Christ Church, 151 South Broadway, Nyack
This rock, pop and contemporary chorale is under the direction of Olivia Lionetti.`
Free to the public!
Bill Batson joins Nyack Urban Sketchers
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 – 4:30pm, Nyack Library Maker Space, 59 S Broadway, Nyack
Join NyackNewsandView’s Bill Batson for an afternoon of conversation, outdoor art making and camaraderie with his new best friends, Nyack Urban Sketchers.
Please email kcoppbrown@aol.com to register.
No Kings Day Poster Painting
Tuesday, June 10, 6:00 – 7:00pm, Memorial Park, Upper Level, 51 Piermont Ave, Nyack
Bring poster board, cardboard, paint brushes, paint, buckets, water, tables and chairs, your creativity and a friend!
Grow the Love: The 2nd Annual Benefit & Celebration for Proyecto Faro
Thursday, June 12, 6:00 – 9:00pm, Marydell Faith & Life Center, 640 N Midland Ave, Upper Nyack
Support Proyecto Faro’s community, work and growth. Celebrate the dedication of their volunteers and allies. Featuring the actress/comedian Amanda Seales as emcee and award winning author Nana Kwame Adjei-brenyah
Click here for tickets
Blood Drive at Grace Episcopal Church
Saturday, June 14, 9:00am – 3:00pm, 130 1st Ave, Nyack
Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Email Nyack13@gmail.com or click here to make an appointment
Nyack’s 15th Annual African American Day Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 14, 11:00am – 6:00pm, Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave, Nyack (parade begins at noon)
Parade Grand Marshalls are the Divine Nine, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), a group of nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations. Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta. Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho.
Festival follows the parade in Memorial Park. Enjoy entertainment, vendors, food, and face painting
No Kings Day
Saturday, June 14, noon, Route 59 and N Middletown Rd, Nanuet
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption .
Check out indivisiblerockland for more information
Dogs and Fashion
Saturday, June 14, 4:00 – 6:00pm, N Broadway between Lydecker and High Aves, Nyack
Dogs and Fashion on Broadway show in Nyack, bringing together local businesses, dog owners, and the community, pets walking the runway in matching outfits, alongside models showcasing participating stores.
5 Dogs will be available for adoption.
For more information, click here.
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Wright Bros. Real Estate where Experience meets Excellence at Nyack’s Longest Operating Brokerage.
