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TimeMission Challenge Takes Boy and Girl Scout Troops on an Adventure to Achieve Victory and Have Fun

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3 years ago

October 2, 2023

West Nyack, NY – On September 23rd , the corridors of TimeMission in the Palisades Center Mall buzzed with excitement and anticipation as Boy & Girl Scout Troops from Rockland County delved into a time-traveling adventure game traversing through different portals, embarking on challenges set in varied time zones.

TimeMission, known for its exhilarating indoor adventure games, transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary, allowing participants to navigate 32 unique portals, each providing a distinctive challenge requiring skills of intelligence, strength, coordination, and speed. The troop teams, comprised of 3-5 scouts, were immersed in these timeless challenges for 60 minutes, with the thrill of exploration, strategy, and the ticking clock fueling their journey.

This was a complimentary event for the Scout Troops, designed to foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and an appreciation for history and time. The culmination of the event witnessed the aggregation of each troop 39’s collective scores to unveil the grand winners. The first-place honor was valiantly secured by Boy Scout Pack 233, with their team, “Ugly Crabs,” amassing a triumphant score of 1102 points and securing a $1,000 check for their troop. Following closely, the “Young Hamsters”; from Pack 228 attained
second place with 875 points and received a $500 check for the efforts, while the “Gorgeous Owls”; of Troop 97G captured third place and $250 with 827 points and Troop 29 secured fourth place and $250.

It was an enriching experience filled with fun, camaraderie, and a healthy competitive spirit. Each participant left with a new-found knowledge of time and a sparkle of adventure in their eyes.

TimeMission, an indoor adventure game for kids and adults, opened its first location in Rhode Island in2021. Every portal has its own challenge where intelligence, strength, coordination, or speed are tested. Teams can be made up of individuals of different ages as some will excel at one skill, while others will be better at another, making it a perfect family or group activity. Teams can repeat, or abandon, rooms at any time to improve their score or find the next clues on the mission before time runs out. Each portal transports you to the past or future in a fun, immersive experience.

TimeMission at the Palisades Center is available for corporate team building, family events, birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, and just friendly group fun. The recommended age is 6 years and up. Sessions can be booked for 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Time must be reserved online at www.timemission.com.

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Return to Hudson Valley: How to Attract Them

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16 hours ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Ruby-throated hummingbird are arriving across the Northeast, including the Hudson Valley, as part of their annual spring migration from Central America and southern Mexico. Early arrivals begin in mid-to-late April, with populations typically established in Rockland and Bergen counties by late May. Males arrive first to claim feeding territories.

Homeowners can attract hummingbirds by planting nectar-rich, native flowers such as bee balm, columbine, cardinal flower, coral bells, salvia, trumpet vine, and jewelweed. Bright, tubular blooms in red, orange, and pink are especially effective.

Local garden center Down to Earth Living recommends additional steps like using a simple sugar-water feeder (1:4 ratio, no dye), providing shrubs for shelter, adding a water source, and avoiding pesticides.

Beyond their beauty, hummingbirds help pollinate plants, control insects, and support biodiversity. Creating a welcoming habitat can sustain them through their breeding season, which lasts from spring into early fall.

Gardeners can find hummingbird-friendly plants and supplies at Down to Earth Living, which is also offering free repotting with plant or pot purchases this spring.

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Down to Earth Living Highlights Benefits of Indoor Plants for Health and Air Quality

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3 weeks ago

March 28, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Indoor plants have become a popular addition to homes and workplaces, valued not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their wide-ranging health benefits. From improving air quality to enhancing mental well-being, these natural elements can transform indoor environments.

Benefits of Indoor Plants

Improved Air Quality
Plants naturally absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis. Research, including NASA’s Clean Air Study, has shown that certain plants—such as spider plants, peace lilies, and snake plants—can help remove indoor pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

Enhanced Mental Health and Productivity
Studies published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology indicate that interacting with plants can reduce stress and promote relaxation. Additional research in Environmental Psychology found that workplaces with plants experienced up to a 15 percent increase in productivity.

Aesthetic Appeal
Indoor plants enhance interior spaces by softening architectural lines and adding natural beauty. Popular varieties like fiddle-leaf figs, pothos, and succulents complement a wide range of décor styles. The National Gardening Association reports that visual appeal is one of the primary reasons people incorporate plants into their homes.

Physical Health Benefits
Plants can increase indoor humidity, potentially reducing issues caused by dry air such as sore throats, coughs, and dry skin. They may also help absorb sound, contributing to quieter indoor environments.

Ease of Care
Many indoor plants are low-maintenance and adaptable to different lighting conditions. Hardy options such as pothos, ZZ plants, and succulents make it easy for beginners to enjoy the benefits of greenery.

Indoor plants do more than enhance décor—they contribute to cleaner air, improved well-being, and a more vibrant living or working space.

Down to Earth Living’s expanded indoor plant showroom is now open for the spring season, offering a wide variety of plants. Customers can also take advantage of a complimentary repotting service with the purchase of a pot.