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Rockland Repair Café Residents Can Bring Broken Items To Be Fixed For Free

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This event brings together skilled volunteer Repair Coaches and residents seeking to repair household items. Participants are invited to bring items such as lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden items, small furniture, toys, and electronics for evaluation and repair.

Items powered by gas engines (e.g., lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered landscaping equipment) are not eligible for repair. Additionally, computers and digital devices will not be repaired at this event.

Repair Coaches will evaluate and fix items for free, provided the necessary materials are on hand. These talented volunteers are eager to share their expertise, preserving the art of repair while fostering community connections.

“The ability to fix and repair items is becoming a lost art,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The Repair Café not only celebrates this essential skill but also encourages its transfer to the younger generation, ensuring these talents continue to thrive in Rockland County. Events like this reduce landfill waste, foster sustainability, and strengthen our community ties.”

The Rockland Repair Café is a free, youth-friendly event made possible through the support of Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, along with Rockland Green, Pearl River United Methodist Church, and the Pearl River Library. Volunteer Repair Coaches from Woodcraft & Willow and IBEW LU 363 will also participate.

For more information, or to confirm if a Repair Coach can fix your item, please call Kathy Galione at (845) 364-2932, or email [email protected].

  • When: Saturday, November 23rd, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY

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RCC Celebrates 35 Years of Chess with Annual Event Featuring International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik

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Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking a significant milestone this year—its 35th Annual Chess Event and Exhibition. The event will take place on Thursday, April 3, at 12:30 PM in the Student Union, Room 3214, on RCC’s main campus in Suffern, NY. This long-standing tradition has been a staple of campus life for over three decades, and this year, it will feature a special appearance by International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik.

The event, open to all RCC students, employees, and community members, will also welcome three student representatives from each Rockland County school district to participate in the tournament. “Over the past thirty-four years, this event has become a highlight of campus life, with students eagerly awaiting the chance to learn from and challenge International Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik,” said Peter Arvanites, Faculty Advisor for the Chess Club and Professor of Mathematics at RCC.

Sagalchik, a Belarus-born chess champion and coach, will engage with attendees and share his expertise. As a three-time Pan-American Intercollegiate Champion and a former U.S. Championship participant, he has earned numerous accolades and played a key role in leading Manhattan Community College and Brooklyn College to victory.

Whether you’re an experienced player or a beginner, there’s a seat at the board for everyone. For more information, please contact Peter Arvanites at 845-574-4767 or [email protected].

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Rockland County BRIDGES Announces Grand Opening of Sensory Room at Palisades Center April 4th

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BRIDGES, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for individuals with disabilities, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Sensory Room at the Palisades Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM on the 4th floor, next to Target.

The Sensory Room is a specialized, calming space designed to support individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other developmental disabilities. It offers interactive activities to promote well-being, self-regulation, and relaxation.

Carlos Martinez, Executive Director of BRIDGES, shared, “This new room is an important resource for children with sensory needs and their families, reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and accessibility.”

BRIDGES works to remove barriers and empower individuals of all abilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

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