General Events

• Breastfeeding Information, JCC of Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, New York, (845)362-4400, www.jccrockland.org. Elly Gail Egenberg, accredited lactation counselor and La Leche League Leader present this event which gives up-to-date information on nursing. 2/7 and 3/6, 10:15am-noon.  
• TUSK The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Turning Point Café, 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont, New York, (845)359-3219. www.fleetwoodmactribute.com.This concert features note-perfect renditions of all of your favorite Fleetwood Mac songs: Dreams, Little Lies, Hold Me, Rhiannon, Big Love, Over My Head, Oh Well and many more! This is the nations best Fleetwood Mac tribute. 2/3, 9pm.  
• Story Time at the J!, JCC of Rockland 450 West Nyack Road, New York, www.jccrockland.org. Mingle with other parents, listen to child friendly books and share parenting stories! 2/7, 3/6, noon-1pm.  
• A Play in a Day, Edward Hopper House, 82 N Broadway, Nyack, New York, (845)358-0774, www.hopperhouse.org. Open to all levels, this event invites guests to write a play in a day. Those looking to find a writing style or to shake up honed skills are invited to write monologues, short scenes and develop a fully realized script. On the optional second day, guests may further their play development and refine new skills. 2/11, 11am-2pm. Optional day 2/12, 11am-2pm.  
• Blood Drive, Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, New York, (888)70-REHAB, www.helenhayeshospital.org. There is always the need for blood donations. Do your part this month to help out community members in need. 2/15, 10am-5:30pm.  
• 38th Annual Northeast RV Show, SUNY Rockland Community College, Field House, 145 College Road, Suffern, New York, www.rocklandexpo.com/northeast-rv-show-exposition.htm. Whether you’re in the market or just a recreational vehicle enthusiast, come on down to view motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and pop ups, plus campground information and RV related services. 2/17-20.  
• Film Screening and Meet the Director, Nyack Film Center, 58 Depew Ave., Nyack, New York, www.rivertownfilm.org. Enjoy a screening of the documentary The Loving Story. The film delves into the story of two unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era, Mildred and Richard Loving, whose interracial marriage was a crime in their home state of Virginia. The dramatic tale of the couple’s determination to stay together and not live in shame culminated in a landmark trial in 1967. 2/22, 8pm.  
• Wallkill Kennel Club Dog Show, SUNY Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern, New York, www.akc.org/akc_clubs/?1127. Come to the field house to see hundreds of dog breeds from sporting dogs to hounds, toy to hearding on display. Whether you’re a dog owner or a dog lover, there is a breed to touch every heart. 2/24-26.  
• National Pancake Day at IHOP, www.ihoppancakeday.com. Enjoy free pancakes while supporting a worthy cause as part of the company’s philanthropic National Pancake Day to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. The following location is participating: 4282 Palisades Center Drive in West Nyack, (845)875 9061. 2/28.  
• Blue Rock School Open House, Blue Rock School, 110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack, New York, (845)627-0234, www.bluerockschool.org. Discover more about the curriculum, the grounds and faculty during an Introductory Session. Reserve your place online or by calling the school. 3/3, 10am.

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Puppets and Plays

Dial M for Murder, Antrim Playhouse, 15 Spook Rock Road, Suffern, (845)354-9812, www.antrimplayhouse.com. Adults are invited to enjoy this riveting crime drama by Frederick Knott. 2/3-2/5.

Dinosaurs on Parade, Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theatre, 145 College Road in Suffern, New York, (845)359-1006, www.hvpuppets.org. Giant dinosaur puppets take the stage in the Hudson Vagabond Puppets performance of Mammoth Follies. The production runs at the as dinosaurs tell the wondrous tale of evolution complete with original songs, jokes and dances. 2/18, 2:30pm.

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Museums

• American Cartoonists: Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, The Holocaust Museum and Study Center, 17 South Madison Ave., Spring Valley, New York, www.holocauststudies.org. Come see the exhibition and lecture series featuring the birth of American cartoon heroes and their work at the onset of World War II. Through 3/6.

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Nature and Parks

• Owl Prowl, Rockland Audubon Society, Stony Point Battlefield, Battlefield Road, Stony Point, New York, (845)942-8448, www.rocklandaudubon.org. Jim Previdi meets the group of attendees at the main parking lot, then hosts the tour through the property teaching about and looking for resident Great Horned and Eastern Screech Owls. 2/17, 7:30am.  
• Across the River, Rockland Audubon Society, New City, New York, (845)942-8448, www.rocklandaudubon.org. Arrive promptly at the commuter parking lot on Route 303 North in West Nyack to carpool across the river to Croton Point Park to look for wintering birds and possible rarities. 2/19, 8am.  

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Ongoing: Support Groups, Workshops & More...

• Adult/Tot Sessions, The Y’s Beginning YMCA Toddler & Pre-School, 18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, (845)357-3223. Children are invited to interact with each other and parents while playing, singing and taking part in a variety of activities. For ages 18 months through 2 years. Ongoing Fridays from 12:30 - 2pm. Call for more info. or to reg.  
• An Evening of Jazz at the Clarksville Inn, One Strawtown Road, West Nyack, (845)358-8899, www.maineventproductions.net. Main Event Productions offers mom and dad a relaxing night out for an evening of Jazz every week at the Clarksville Inn. Featuring Josh Harris (sax), Jon Doty (drums), Camron Brown (bass) & Domenic Cicchetti (piano). Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30 - 11:30pm.  
• Toddler/Parent Play Group, The Rockland Parent-Child Center, 137 First Ave., Nyack, (845)358-2702, ext. 12, www.rocklandparentchild.org. Spend some fun-filled quality time with your little ones at this ongoing play group that both parent and child are sure to love! For ages 1 - 3. Ongoing Mon. - Fri., 9:30am - 12 noon. (Single Parents Support Groups are now forming on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8pm).  
• Various Concerts at the Turning Point Cafe, Turning Point Cafe, 468 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, (845)359-1089, www.turningpointcafe.com. Concerts throughout the year include great folk and blues music with a variety of special guests and performers. Reservations are suggested for all shows. Call or visit Turning Point’s web site for exact schedule, times, and to reserve tickets.  
• YMCA Toddler & Pre-School, Y’s Beginnings, 18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, (845)357-3223. School has a creative learning environment that involves children in creative hands-on stories, music, dramatic play and other age-appropriate activities. Classes run 2, 3 or 5 days a week, with both a.m. and p.m. sessions offered. A special adult/tot program is held on Fridays. Call now for registration.  

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