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Level Up Your Skills — Free Career Workshops from Rockland Works

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Free Workshops to Boost Your Career and Skills

This May, Rockland Works is offering a series of free, expert-led workshops designed to help you build essential skills, explore new career paths, and take control of your future. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, launching a business, or looking to improve your computer skills, there’s something for everyone.

Featured Workshops

Self-Advocacy
In partnership with BRDGES
Friday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Learn practical strategies for navigating re-entry after incarceration, disclosing a disability, and negotiating employment contracts.

Entrepreneurial Skills
In partnership with BRDGES
Monday, May 19 | 12:00 PM
Thinking about starting your own business? Get expert advice on how to launch, market, and grow your business from experienced consultants.

Computer Skills: Basic Excel
Wednesday, May 21 | 4:00 PM
Master the fundamentals of Excel, including navigating spreadsheets, formatting data, and using essential formulas like SUM and AVERAGE.

Resume Writing & One-on-One Review Sessions
Receive step-by-step guidance to build a resume that gets noticed, along with personalized feedback from our career experts.

All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required.

📞 For more information, call us at (845) 770-2900
📧 Email: rocklandworks@rboces.org
🌐 Visit: www.rocklandworks.org

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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Free National Night Out 2026 Clover Stadium on August 6

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The annual National Night Out will return to Clover Stadium on Thursday, August 6, bringing together law enforcement, first responders, and the community for an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The free event begins at 5 p.m., with the official ceremony scheduled to start on the field at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game will follow at 7 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders in a fun and welcoming environment.

Attendees can enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. Police, fire, and emergency vehicles will be on display, along with K-9 demonstrations and mounted police horses.

Organizers say the event is free and open to the public, encouraging families from across Rockland County to attend and spend an evening with the men and women who serve their communities.

National Night Out has been celebrated nationwide since 1984 and has become an annual tradition in communities across the country, promoting public safety, crime prevention, and stronger partnerships between residents and first responders.

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