Mad Science At The Challenger Learning Center The Town of Ramapo sponsors some great summer programs.  With all the novel things to do this summer, I'm beginning to wish I were a kid again.  One of my favorite Town of Ramapo attractions is the Ramapo Challenger Learning Center.  In addition to the space camps that they are running there, there's another specialty camp they'll be sponsoring this summer - Mad Science. If I were a kid I'd be hard put which of the programs to pick.  Space camp and a chance to experience simulated missions to space and build and launch rockets or Mad Science and the chance to build robots and work on designing and building crazy machines and contraptions. There will be hands on projects and campers can explore the technology used in robotics, work on project... 05/18/2011

May 15, 11-4 PM, Suffern, NY 2011 Environmental Day. Fun for the whole family, there will be give-a-ways, music, food, activities for the kids: balloon artist, face painting and more. Also;tour the Recycling Center, visit the Environmental Education Center, speak with Green Exhibitors and get a chance to win Rain barrels & Compost Bins! Location: 1 mile North of Suffern Railroad station on Torne Valley Rd in Hillburn. Rain or Shine - free admission. (845) 753-2200. www.rocklandrecycles.com Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sa... 05/13/2011

  Too Much Stuff? Sell It!!  -  Suffern's Annual Stuff Sale - May 15 2011 There are just so many great things happening in and around Suffern NY this weekend. I'm going to have a problem deciding which events to go to.  There's the Fishing Derby in Willow Tree Park, there's the Town of Ramapo 2011 Environmental Day, there's the Big Screen Classics at the Lafayette Theatre, there's the Nyack Street Fair and now, the Annual Stuff Sale in Suffern. Suffern's Annual Stuff Sale will take place in the village lot opposite the post office.  The event is scheduled for between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine.There will be refreshments available for purchase sponsored by the Suffern Lions Club. If what you want to part with is your unwanted paper, you'll have the opportunity to ... 05/12/2011

Suffern NY - Movie under the Stars! The Suffern Chamber of Commerce together with the Suffern Recreation Department will co-sponsor "Movie Under the Stars" at the Suffern Athletic Fields beginning at dusk on Saturday, May 28, 2011. The featured film will be "E.T."   Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for sale. Bring blankets, chairs and the entire family!  It's sure to be a fun evening. In case of rain the event will take place on Sunday, May 29,2011   05/11/2011

Living Green in Rockland County NY - May 15, 2011 Environmental Day Rockland County's Solid Waste management Authority is sponsoring an Environmental Day on May 15, 2011 from 11:00 to 4:00, rain or shine at their facility on Torne Valley Road in Hillburn.  Admission is FREE and a great family day is planned.  You'll have a chance to tour the recycling center and see where your grabage and recyclables go. Do you know how to turn leaves, grass and food waste into compost?  Do you know how to properly dispose of household hazardous materials? Come find out the answers to these and more. There will be giveaways, green products, locally grown plants and produce, music and food.  It'll be a chance to speak with "Green" exhibitors and learn how to improve your environment the green way. Balloo... 05/10/2011

Give Your Kids Some SPACE this Summer at the Ramapo Challenger Center - Suffern NY Are you looking for something interesting and novel to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer?  Well if you live in the Town of Ramapo and you have a kid that's always dreamed of space or being an astronaut, here's his chance to learn what its all about and to take part in a space mission, even if its only a simulated version of one. The Town of Ramapo is lucky enough to be the venue of a Challenger Space Center.  It's one of my favorite Ramapo attractions.  This summer the Ramapo Challenger Center will be hosting several sessions of Space Explorers Summer Camp. Session 1- 4 day session- July 5th- July 8th 9am-12pm ($120) or 9am-3pm ($220) Session 2- 3 week session- July 11th- July 29th 9am-3pm (... 05/09/2011

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS AT THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE, Suffern NY The Big Screen Classics film series sponsored by The Town of Ramapo, continues at the at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern NY.  There's another great lineup of classic films planned for the spring. Lafayette Theater is a beautiful old-time movie palace that was built in the late '20s. It's unique in that it contains a fully functioning Wurlitzer organ. For those of you that plan to attend any of the Big Screen Classic shows, you're in for a treat. At each of the showings you'll have the opportunity to hear an organ music recital by Jeff Baker on "the mighty wurlitzer" if you get there a half hour early (at 11:00 AM). The Big Screen Classics scheduled to be shown for the spring season are: May 7 - The Lost Weekend May 14 - The Talk ... 05/08/2011

Fishing Derby May 15 at Willow Tree Park For all Ramapo residents under the age of 15, the Town of Ramapo will be hosting a fishing derby.  It's a catch and release event - you don't get to keep what you catch, but it's a fun venue for you to hone your fishing skills.  The only catch is you've got to provide your own fishing rod.  The town will provide the bait. It'll be a fun day with prizes awarded by age group. The event is schedules to take place at: Willow Tree Park Sunday - May 15, 2011 Registration begins at 12:30 PM. and the Derby begins at 1:00. So if you're an aspiring fisherman, come join the fun.  If you'd rather not fish, come and watch. Directions: Take Route 306, turn west on Willow Tree Road. Flickr photo by Don Morrison1 05/06/2011

Springtime Flower Arranging  Finally, it's beginning to look and feel like Spring is here.  The daffodils have come and gone, the tulips are starting to bloom and all around the county we're seeing cherry blossoms and apple blossom trees blooming.  I just love it. Well, it's time to start bringing some of those flowers indoors.  The Ramapo Valley Garden Club and the Suffern Free Library sponsored a program yesterday  at the library featuring Cathy Miller who created floral arrangements using fresh and dried flowers.  Cathy has been the dried flower designer for several U.S. Presidents, designing more than 60 flower arrangements for them.  She demonstrated some arrangments and shared some of her memories of presidents and first ladies she hasworked with in the past. Don't you just love t... 05/03/2011

Town of Ramapo Residents - Do You Know How Tax Assessments Work and How to Grieve Them?  Property values in Rockland County have been going down, but property taxes in most cases, have been going up.  The tax structure is based on the assessed value of your home and for those that feel that they are being overassessed there is a grievance process via which you can fight your assessment.  The deadline for filing greivances, May 24, is quickly approaching.  The Town of Ramapo in an effort to help residents understand the grievance process has scheculed an evening where Town Assessor Scott Shedler will explain the assessment process.  If you feel you are being taxed unfairly, you won't want to miss this. Scott will be at the Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Ave in Suffern NY, this Wedne... 05/03/2011

April 15, 7:30 PM, Suffern, New York - Come and enjoy the annual "Drive-in Movie" - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs sponsored by the Parks&Recreation Department in the Town of Ramapo. Gates open at 6 PM at the Spook Rock pool parking lot. Register at Clark Park. $5 per car (845) 357-6100. www.ramapoparks.org   If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provi... 04/14/2011

April 16, 9-10 AM, Suffern, New York - Breakfast with the Bunny & Egg Hunt! Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Ave. Children are invited to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt will follow. Admission is Free. Children are encouraged to bring a basket or bag to gather their eggs. (845) 357-2600. www.suffernvillage.com If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Profes... 04/14/2011

Christopher Konkowski Scholarship Fund Auction - April 4-6, 2011 This past week marked the first anniversary of the death of Suffern High schools much loved baseball players, Vincent Crotty and Chris Konkowsi.  Among the many events scheduled to commemorate the first year anniversary of their death will be a silent auction benefitting the Chris Konkowski Scholorship fund.  The silent auction from April 4-6. will be hosted by Appplebee's restaurant located on the corner of Route 59 and Airmont Road in Suffern.  Applebee's restaurant was recently renovated and all the memorablia from the restaurant that was removed from the walls during renovation was donated for the auction.  The event will run for 3 days -  April 4, 5, and 6 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and will be open to the public for v... 04/02/2011

March 24-25, 7 PM, March 26, 1 PM and 7 PM, Suffern Suffern High School presents its Spring musical, The Phantom of the Opera. $10 Students/Seniors, Adults $15. (845) 357-3800 x399 If you would like us to include your event, email me your event and contact information at  anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com or Fax (845) 624-7137 Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I'm experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I care.    As your Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Sales Professional, I will provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision. The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is... 03/25/2011

Open House This Sunday February 27, 2011 From 12 - 3 PM at 47 Pavillion Ridge Way in Suffern NY - Quality New Construction with Magnificent Mountain Views! Mountaintop Luxury Home! 47 Pavillion Ridge Way, Suffern, NY 10901 View Map One year young, built 2009 - be the first owner! 4 bedroom Suffern home, custom kitchen and baths w/granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Ceramic tile in baths, hardwood floors in kitchen. Window treatments included. All Anderon high performance windows. Anderson slider off the kitchen w/wrap around deck. Two car garage. Ramapo Central Schools. Beautiful panoramic mountain views. Commuter's delight to NYC and NJ via bus or train. Close to village, theater, dining, shopping and more. Property borders Harriman State Park. Builder's warranty included.... 02/24/2011

Suffern Library Happenings This Weekend - February 24-27, 2011 It's president's week and school vacation.  In case you're looking for some fun activities to keep your younger set occupied and happy, check out the offerings at the Suffern Free Library.   This Thursday, there will be two sessions at the library of their ever popular Lego Mania workshop.  Which kid doesn't love playing with lego?  This is their chance to let their imagination go wild and build something creative.  The library provides the blocks, you provide the creativity and the end results get displayed for all to see.  Space is limited so make sure to register.  There is a choice of two sessions: Morning          11:00 - 11:45 AM Afternoon         1:15 - 2:00 PM Sorry, but the program is only open to Ramapo Central Sch... 02/23/2011

World Fishing and Outdoor Expo- At RCC Rockland County, Suffern, NY March 3-6 2011 The World Fishing & Outdoor Expo is scheduled to take place at Rockland Community College's Fieldhouse in Suffern, NY this weekend from Thursday, March 3, 2011 through Sunday, March 6, 2011. For those of you that are Outdoor Sportsmen and enjoy fishing and hunting it's the only Sport show in the Metro New York area with all major fishing tackle maufacturers exhibiting. There will be seminars, a flye fishing theatre and educational and entertaining programs on all things related to fishing. You can check out all the many features here for the Suffern Fishing show. Whether you're a serious sportsman or just looking for a good family fun outing, there will be something for everyone at this fishing expo.  Roc... 02/21/2011

37th Annual Northeast RV Show at RCC in Suffern NY We're lucky to have Rockland Community College's Fieldhouse as the venue for lots of great shows and exhibits.  There's another big one scheduled for this weekend - The 37th Annual Northeast RV Show. The 37th Annual Northeast RV Show is scheduled to take place the next weekend from Friday, February 20 through Monday , February 21 2011 at Rockland Community College Field House, in Suffern, New York. At the show you have the opportunity to compare models and new units from over 25 dealers and 40 RV related vendors. Over 125 RV related new units (encompassing Gas/Diesel Motorhomes - Travel Trailers - 5th Wheels - Popups - Camper Vans ) will  be on display. Don't miss the chance to ask the experts any questions you might have about any of ... 02/14/2011

Don't Forget the Home and Garden Show This weekend at RCC in Suffern NY. Whether you're thinking of buying, selling, or just updating your home you won't want to miss the 24th Annual Suburban Home & Garden Show at Rockland Community College this week-end. I'll be there with Coldwelll Banker to help you with any of your real estate needs. Hope to see you there!! 02/10/2011

Should the PSC Allow O&R to Increase Their Rates?? This Thursday there will be a Public Service Commission hearing on Orange and Rockland Utilities proposed rate increase that will take place at:   Ramapo Town Hall237 Rt 59Suffern, New York 10901 Orange & Rocklandis requesting to raise electric rates by 59.4 million dollars in order to offset costs of outlays,  pensions, post-employment benefits, recent storms and lower forecasted sales.  This raise would increase the typical residential electric customers bill by about ten dollars a month. Residents will have a chance to let the Public Service Commission know how they feel about this proposal at either one of two scheduled sessions (Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening). The evening session will be broadcast live on Cablevision chan... 02/08/2011