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Big Idaho Potato Truck Returns to RCC to Promote Heart Health Awareness and National Organ Donation Month

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck returns to Rockland Community College on April 9 to help promote organ donation and heart health awareness, in conjunction with National Organ Donation Month. RCC is the No. 1 college in New York State per capita in signing up organ donors, having registered more than 4,000 donors during a period covering six semesters.

Event Organizer Roxanne Watson, a heart transplant recipient, expects to sign up her 11,000th organ donor during the event. “I will make sure it will happen,” said Watson, a 1987 RCC graduate and missionary for educating people about the life-saving value of organ donation. Watson’s efforts through WomenHeart, Donate Life Rockland, LiveOnNY and other organizations have led Rockland County to the top position in the state for number of organ donor sign-ups.

Big Idaho Potato Truck and Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, April 9
10 am – 4 pm
Rockland Community College
Academic Quad

Event is free and open to the public

A volunteer fair will be held concurrently with the organ donation and Potato Truck festivities on RCC’s Academic Quad. The outing will also feature vendor tables, music, dancing, games and prizes, arts and crafts, and food options including a myriad of potato-related fare. Kid-friendly activities are also planned at the Campus Fun & Learn Center.

The Big Idaho Potato Truck, billed as the world’s largest potato on wheels at 72 feet long, travels around the country promoting Idaho’s signature agricultural product, certified as heart-healthy by the American Heart Association, while also helping nonprofit groups better serve their communities through its charitable program.

Only about 70 of the 600 annual requests for the Potato Truck are fulfilled, and this is the third time the truck will appear at RCC. The truck will receive a police escort along Route 59 and College Road. “This is a very big deal that we were picked,” Watson said. “The fact that it’s coming back to RCC makes it even cooler. The public can learn more about organ donation and have fun with family-friendly activities. It’s really a celebration of heart health.”

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Slick City Action Park Coming Soon to West Nyack

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November 8, 2026

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Indoor action park with colorful slides.

A new indoor entertainment destination is heading to Rockland County, as Slick City Action Park is preparing to make its way to West Nyack.

Promising giant slides, air courts and plenty of high-energy attractions, Slick City is expected to bring a different kind of entertainment experience to the area for families, children and thrill-seekers.

Unlike traditional trampoline parks, Slick City Action Park focuses on indoor action attractions, including large slides, air courts and interactive activities designed to keep visitors moving and entertained.

The concept offers an opportunity for families looking for an exciting place to spend time together, particularly during colder months and rainy days when outdoor activities are limited.

The upcoming West Nyack location is expected to add another entertainment option to Rockland County, giving residents a new destination for family outings, birthday celebrations and group activities.

While additional details, including the anticipated opening date, operating hours, admission prices and specific attractions, have yet to be confirmed, excitement is building over the arrival of this new indoor attraction.

For Rockland County residents, the question is no longer whether there’s something new to do — it’s how soon they can experience it.

The Slick City West Nyack location is officially scheduled to open in December 2026. 
While an exact calendar day for the grand opening has not been announced yet, you can keep tabs on their progress or buy advanced tickets closer to the date directly through the Slick City West Nyack Portal.

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center October 30–November 9

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October 29, 2026

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center With Halloween Special and Family Ticket Giveaway

Flip Circus is returning to Palisades Center from October 30 through November 9, bringing big-top entertainment and family-friendly fun to the area.

As part of a special Halloween promotion, children ages 10 and younger can receive free admission when they arrive in costume from October 30 through November 1. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office.

To celebrate the circus’s return, a giveaway will offer 10 lucky winners a Family Pack, with each package including tickets for two adults and two children.

How to Enter the Giveaway

Participants must:

  • Follow the giveaway host on social media.
  • Follow Flip Circus on Instagram.
  • Like the giveaway post.
  • Tag the person or people they would bring to the circus.

Winners will be selected and contacted through direct message. Those selected will then be asked to provide a phone number so Flip Circus staff can contact them to schedule their show date.

The giveaway closes Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m.

Families looking for a festive Halloween outing can catch Flip Circus at Palisades Center during its November 9 run. With a special offer for costumed children and a chance to win a family ticket package, the return promises an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the big top.

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