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Women’s History Month Celebrate And Honor the Trailblazing Women Who Help Shape The World

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According to brittanica.com, “International Women’s Day was first conceived at the Second International Socialist Women’s Conference in 1910. Its leaders, notably German activist Clara Zetkin, wanted to mobilize working women in a setting apart from the mainstream feminist movement, which they felt overlooked working women.

By the 1970s American feminist groups extended the now-mainstream International Women’s Day to Women’s History Week, an effort to amplify women’s history in schools. In 1975 the United Nations moved to formally sponsor an annual celebration of International Women’s Day. The force behind the movement made itself irresistible, and, as more and more groups began celebrating the full week—as well as lobbying for it to be nationally recognized—President Jimmy Carter designated the first National Women’s History Week, the week including March 8, in 1980.

Women’s history observations snowballed from there. By 1986, 14 states recognized March as Women’s History Month, and the next year the U.S. Congress established Women’s History Month as an annual federally recognized observance. Each sitting U.S. president since 1995 has issued a yearly proclamation honoring the role of American women in history.”

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RFC Promotions Returns to Rockland GAA August 2 for Night of Kickboxing, Muay Thai & MMA

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June 22, 2025

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ORANGEBURG, NY — Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping evening as RFC Promotions returns to Rockland GAA on Saturday, August 2, 2025, for a full night of high-impact Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA fights. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and fight fans from across the region are expected to fill the venue for this action-packed event.

Located in Orangetown, the Rockland GAA has become a popular destination for combat sports, and RFC Promotions is once again bringing elite-level talent to the local stage. The August 2 card will feature up-and-coming fighters as well as seasoned professionals, showcasing a variety of martial arts disciplines under one roof.

The event is part of a growing combat sports movement in Rockland County, thanks in part to RFC Promotions Founder and CEO Ridvan Vllasaliu, who is a European Kickboxing Champion and the force behind Rigorō Gym in Bardonia (Clarkstown, NY). Vllasaliu has helped elevate the local scene by introducing world-class training in kickboxing and mixed martial arts to Rockland County.

RFC events regularly draw large crowds and bring together fighters, trainers, and fans who share a passion for discipline, strength, and competitive spirit.

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What: RFC Promotions – Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA

When: Saturday, August 2, 2025

Where: Rockland GAA, Orangeburg, NY

Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

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2025 Suffern Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 27 with Jungle Habitat – The ‘70s Show

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SUFFERN, NY — The 2025 Suffern Summer Concert Series is set to launch with a groovy start on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m., featuring Jungle Habitat – The ‘70s Show at the Suffern Gazebo, located at 41 Washington Avenue.

Residents and visitors alike are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks for a relaxing and fun-filled evening under the stars in the heart of downtown Suffern. The event promises an energetic tribute to the music and spirit of the 1970s, perfect for families, friends, and music lovers of all ages.

Hosted by the Village of Suffern, the Summer Concert Series is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together through live music, local charm, and free outdoor entertainment.

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