Organizations Join to Donate 300 Thanksgiving Meals to Rockland County Veterans

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5 years ago

November 23, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The organization Veteran Angels of Hope, led by Sloatsburg resident Richard Jarcho organizes donations of Turkeys and food for Thanksgiving for veterans in need and for any veteran or their family. Jarcho, served in the Army in the late 1950’s. He has been holding drives for vets for ten years in Rockland, and this is his first year expanding to the Town of Clarkstown.

In total 300 Thanksgiving meals were delivered to veterans in Rockland on Saturday.

The organizations say they are offering a free bag of groceries including non-perishable food items to veterans who are struggling with food insecurity this holiday season.

Veterans were be able to pick up their package of groceries at Sloatsburg Village Hall and Street School Community Center in New City.

Events

Happy Halloween Rockland County From The Rockland Report Be safe Have Fun

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8 hours ago

October 31, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of changing seasons from summer to winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and the spirits of the dead would return to earth. To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would: light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes.

Over time, the traditions of Samhain blended with other cultures and religions:

Christian influence

In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor Christian saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day later became known as All Hallows’ Day, and the night before, October 31, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, and eventually Halloween.
Irish folklore

The Irish and Scottish brought their folklore about a trickster named Jack to America, where they found pumpkins, which were easier to carve than turnips. The story of Jack-o’-lantern is said to have inspired the Irish to carve faces into pumpkins to ward off evil spirits.

Events

Nyack Halloween 🎃 Parade Set for October 26th Kickoff At 5:30

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3 weeks ago

October 8, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The biggest small town Halloween parade in America returns to Nyack on October 26th.

Don your most daring costume and join us in Nyack for a frighteningly fun Halloween Parade on October 26, 2024 at 5:30pm! (Rain Date: October 27)

Schedule of events:

Pet costume judging: 12 noon in Memorial Park

Costume judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Float judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Parade Steps off: 5:30 from Memorial Park

Special thanks to parade sponsors: Treehouse Cannabis, Orange & Rockland E-Mobility, Nyack Ridge, Vi llage of Nyack ,

Halloween Prizes 2024

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 FLOAT REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 COSTUME CONTEST REGISTRATION

Best Float

1st Place $1000

2nd Place $500