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Palisades Center and “All In Adventures” Partner for Back-to-School Supply Drive

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West Nyack, NY – September 2023. Palisades Center is excited to announce its partnership with All In Adventures, a renowned provider of interactive and immersive escape room experiences, for this year’s Back-to-School Supply Drive to support local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This collaborative effort underscores both organizations’ commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.

Visitors to Palisades Center can support the Back-to-School Supply Drive through the end of September. Donations of new school supplies, such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other essentials, are being collected at the designated drop-off point at All In Adventures Mystery Room on Level Three. All collected supplies will then be distributed to local schools, ensuring that children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom this year.

Palisades Center and All In Adventures invite the community to join them in this collaborative effort to support education and uplift local families. Every contribution will make a difference. As an added incentive, All In Adventures is giving away a $5 All in Adventures gift card for every five items donated.

For more information about the Back-to-School Supply Drive and how to get involved, please visit PalisadesCenter.com.

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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