For the Kids: Chanin Family Fundraiser, Pearl River Education Foundation Boulders Game

Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. 

Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips‚ just add them to the comment box. We want to hear from you.

A Day For The Chanin Family

• When/Where: Saturday, June 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Kaufman Campgrounds in at 667 Blauvelt Road in Pearl River. 
  
• Why Go: Support a local family struck by tragedy during Hurricane Sandy and enjoy food, beverages and live music provided by three local bands. There will also be children's activities, rides and raffles as well as an antique fire truck on display. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for ages 13 through 18. Children under 13 admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event. For more information, call Damon O'Keefe at (845) 341-3151 or Samantha Patterson at (845) 494-1215.
  

• When/Where: Saturday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Provident Bank Park in Pomona
  
• Why Go: Take in a Rockland Boulders game at the Pearl River Education Foundation's last fundraiser of the school year. The PREF raises money to provide grants supporting educational programs in the Pearl River School District. Tickets are available for the home plate box, the more family-friendly option, or a suite upstairs. The June 1 game is a fireworks night. The PREF will also be picking the winner of its Montauk House Raffle at the game. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Tickets cost $18 for the box seats, $50 for the suite/Tickets can be purchased at this link or call Michael Preston at (845) 494-5049. For more information about the Pearl River Education Foundation, go to http://pearlriveredfoundation-com.webs.com/

• When/Where: Friday, May 31st (rain date Friday, June 7th) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m./ Germonds Park in West Nyack from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
  
• Why Go: We will celebrate the achievements of the 2013 Great American Cleanup campaign and thank all the volunteers, sponsors and partners who contributed to its success.  Come enjoy the fine bluegrass music of the Hook Mountain Boys, popular tunes and games led by DJ/MC JoJo Russell, and a delicious BBQ.  RSVP Clowns will be there too.  Don’t miss the KiRBy Awards at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will be recognized for their unique contributions to this year’s cleanup – biggest pile; most unusual find… All activities are compliments of KRB – donations are welcome! 
  
• Cost/Contact: Free     

• When/Where:  Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m./New City Bowl 
  
• Why Go: Please come out to support this great cause. Lots of fun and raffle prizes. If you can't make it we are taking donations and you can drop off any pet supplies the night of the event. Have a night of fun with your family and friends. Cost/Contact:$30 includes bowling and shoe rental/Alice or Toni at New City Bowl 634-4977.     
  

• When/Where: Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m./Nanuet Outdoor Education Center, Convent Road, Nanuet 
  
• Why Go: Sports clinics for the kids, a health walk, pony rides and inflatables and a dunk tank with teachers as volunteers. More than 30 local vendors and community organizations will be at the sixth annual event. Come watch hip-hop and karate performances. Refreshments will available for sale. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Free admission, fees for rides.

• When/Where: Saturday, June 1 starting 7 p.m. in Memorial Park in Nyack. 
• Why Go: This free open house and community celebration will feature DJ music starting at 7 p.m. and a big screen movie showing of "Finding Nemo" at dusk. Popcorn and candy will be provided. OCADA (Our Community Against Drug Abuse) is the former Nyack Schools Task Force on Underage Drinking. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Admission is free/For more information, call (845) 353-7214 or LRetallack@nyackschools.org. 

• When/Where: Sunday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at Pickwick Book Store on South Broadway in Nyack.
  
• Why Go: Author Laura Eisen will read her new book for pre-school age children, Clouds for Breakfast. She will be signing books after reading. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Free admission.
  

• When/Where: Sunday, June 2 at 10 a.m. in Veteran's Park on Broadway in Westwood, N.J. 
  
• Why Go: This annual show draws over 100 exhibitions from four states with craft items, art and photography, women's clothing, American Girl doll clothing, garden items, folk art, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, candles and more. There will be a food tent with pickles, funnel cake, kettle korn and Italian ice. 
  
• Cost/Contact: Admission is free/For more information go to www.pjspromotions.com