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RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center’s offers series of Nutrition and Cooking Lessons for Food Lovers

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The RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center announced the debut of its 2023 Food Enthusiast Program, offering a range of culinary and nutrition lessons for food enthusiasts in the community. The highly acclaimed program was named “Best Cooking Class” by Hudson Valley Magazine in their 2022 Best of Hudson Valley competition. Additionally, Chef’s Pencil, a global food publication, ranked RCC’s Culinary Arts program as the 6th best in New York in their top 10 list.

The Center at 70 Main Street in Nyack is hosting the Food Enthusiast Program, which will cover Butchering & Knife Skills, on February 23rd from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Participants will start the class by enjoying snacks upon arrival and then delve into the art of roasting, braising, soup-making, and stock-making. The highlight of the evening will be the opportunity to learn how to properly butcher a whole chicken and pork tenderloin. Additional classes are noted on the attached press release.

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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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