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Legislator Aney Paul & Clarkstown Lions Set Emergency Food Drive

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Rockland County Legislator Aney Paul and the Clarkstown Lions club to sponsor a food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, in front of Posa Posa restaurant in the Rockland Center in Nanuet (near Party City).

“So many people are in a dire situation because of the impacts of the pandemic,” Legislator Paul said. “Job losses and reduced hours have left many individuals and families without the resources they need to be able to put food on the table. This is an opportunity to help and I ask anyone who can donate, to please pass by and drop off nonperishable food.”

A report issued in September by the Food, Research and Action Center stated that the number of adults reporting that members of their family often did not have enough to eat rose from about 8 million in 2018 to between 26 and 29 million between in April and July of 2020.

More than 200,000 meals are served every month by pantries and feeding programs in Rockland, according to Rockland Community Against Hunger, an umbrella organization of pantries and feeding programs throughout the county.

The Nanuet Lions’ Club is now known as the Clarkstown Lions’ Club. The club typically conducts 40 food drives outside local supermarkets per year, but due to the pandemic, curtailed the collection. The club is looking to make up for some of that with this food drive. Legislator Paul is a long-time member of the organization.

Suggestions for items:

Cereal, oatmeal, breakfast items
Tuna or chicken, canned or pouch
Peanut butter, jelly
Pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, rice
Water, juices, coffee, tea
Snacks, baking needs
Canned fruits and vegetables
Sauces and condiments
Cleaning supplies
Paper goods, sanitary products, baby items

Food collected on Dec. 13 will be donated to People to People, TOUCH, the Sloatsburg Food Pantry, and other sites. Those who prefer donate money, which is used to buy food, can send checks made payable to Nanuet Lions Club, c/o PDG Barbara Check, 100 Brook Hill Drive, West Nyack, Ny 10994.

For more information, please email nocaremama@aol.com or call (845) 536-0928.

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Spring Fest at Paw Pals & Bark ‘n Brews to Feature Vendors, Live Music and Dog-Friendly Fun May 16

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Looking for something fun to do on May 16? Spring Fest at Paw Pals & Bark ‘n Brews will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering an afternoon of shopping, music, food, and dog-friendly fun.

Guests can browse local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab food and drinks while spending time with their pups. The event is free to attend and open to everyone — whether you’re bringing a dog or just looking for a fun spring outing.

Organizers say Spring Fest is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere supporting local businesses and vendors.

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Pearl River Food Truck Festival Postponed to May 23: Rockland County’s Must-Visit Food Event

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PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The Spring 2026 Pearl River Food Truck Festival has been rescheduled for May 23rd, bringing a wide variety of food, drinks, and community activity to Central Avenue Field.

The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to draw visitors from across Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

Organizers have launched a new website for the festival, where attendees can preview vendors and plan their visit: www.pearlriverftf.com

This year’s lineup features a mix of returning favorites and new vendors offering everything from seafood and barbecue to desserts and specialty drinks. Among those scheduled to appear are Red Barn Cidery, Cousins Maine Lobster, Grumpy Dumpling Co., That Cheese Lady, and Three Little Pigs BBQ.

Additional participants include Sweet D’s, Maillard Food Truck, Liquid Fables, Nelson Gourmet House, New York Soda Jerks, Crave NY Wings, Prince Popover, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn, Manor Sangria, EmpaBake Empanadas, Doc Pickle LLC, Irie Delights Bakery, Crannog Apiary, Chef J’s Latin Dragon, Lara’s Kitchen, Pretzel Boy, and Stony Point Brewing Co.

The festival has grown into one of the more popular seasonal events in the area, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on local businesses and regional food vendors.

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