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St. Patrick's Day Weekend Offers More Than Just Parades
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Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade
www.rocklandcountyaoh.com
Where/When: On Sun., Mar. 20, the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York State will step off at 1:30 p.m. from the Pfizer parking lot off of Middletown Road in Pearl River.
Why Go?: It’s the second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in New York State, and a great day for people of all ages to enjoy bagpipes, drums, and Irish step dancers and Irish pride on parade.
Pricing: Free
St. Patrick’s Day Story Time
www.rcls.org/blv/
Where/When: Blauvelt Free Library, 541 Western Highway, Wed., Mar. 16 at 4 p.m.
Why Go: A festive story time filled with tales of leprechauns and Irish legends for children in kindergarten and first grade. For more info, call 845.359-2811.
Pricing: Free
Jeffrey Friedberg and the Bossy Frog Band
www.bossyfrog.com
Where/When: Pearl River Library, 80 Franklin Ave., Pearl River; Thurs., Mar. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Why Go: A fun and funky musical interlude for children, ages 2-6 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Pricing: Free. No registration required but a valid Pearl River Public Library card must be shown.
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Children’s Movie Screening
www.rcls.org/blv/
Where/When: Blauvelt Free Library, 541 Western Highway, Fri., Mar. 18
at 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Free screening of “The Little Mermaid II: Ariel’s Adventure.”
Rated: G. Running time: 77 minutes.
Pricing: Free
Friday Night Open Gym
www.thesportsplace.com
Where/When: The Sports Place, 600 Bradley Pkwy., Blauvelt; Fri., Mar. 18 at 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Why Go: Small prizes will be awarded for a Foul Shot Challenge.
Pricing: Activities free with $15 general admission. Adults who accompany a teen pay $5.
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Maple Sugar Tours
www.hhnaturemuseum.org
Where/When: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance at 100 Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Rd. in Cornwall. Tours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start every half hour and last about 45 minutes. Tour dates are Mar. 19, 20, 26 and 27.
Why go? Pancakes and waffles wouldn’t taste the same without the sugary goodness of maple syrup. Maple sugar products and hot chocolate are available for purchase in the Visitors Center gift shop. Call 845.534.5506 for more information.
Pricing: $10 for adults and $5 for children, ages 3-11. Museum members: $6 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3-11.
Spanish/English Bilingual Story Time
www.pearlriverlibrary.org
Where/When: Pearl River Library, 80 Franklin Ave., Pearl River; Sat., Mar. 19 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: A monthly reading program that promotes early literacy to children, ages 3-7 years old. Please note additional bilingual story time dates: Apr. 16 and May 14.
Pricing: Free. No registration required.
“What’s Really Cool?” Conference
Where/When: Fielding Room of the Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut St., Spring Valley; Sat., Mar. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and close at 12:30 p.m.
Why Go? The 9th Annual “What’s Really Cool?” Conference empowers young women in grades 7 – 12 to make positive decisions that will bring success. Only 100 girls admitted and each gets a goody bag. No younger siblings please. Refreshments will be served. Call 845.267.2172, ext. 324 for more details.
Pricing: Free. Sponsored by Rockland Success Team/MHA, American Association of University Women and Rockland County Youth Bureau and POW’R Against Tobacco.
