Town News

Celebrate the spirit and solemnity that we commemorate.

The Fifth Annual Town of Ramapo and Jewish War Veterans “Salute to the Troops” Concert, will take place on Sunday afternoon May 25th, at the Rockland Community College Arts Theater, appearing in person will be the Wrenditions and the Tercels.

Gas prices throughout the Country have reached crisis levels, with many gas stations nationwide charging $4.00 for a gallon of regular. Doing business locally whenever possible both conserves gas and saves money.

Last year, the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health & Sports Center was named the best recreation facility in New York State by the N.Y.S. Recreation & Parks Society and its stellar reputation continues to grow.

Join the Great American Cleanup this April-May.

Log onto www.KeepRocklandBeautiful.org to register and to find a cleanup event nearby to join.

Free trash bags, t-shirts and other giveaways for all registered volunteers.

Call 845-708-9159 for more information.

The Town of Ramapo supports this important countywide beautification initiative.

The Ramapo Town Board and Department of Parks & Recreation has finalized an exciting array of free concerts, movies and special events for residents of all ages to enjoy.

Our signature event, Ramapo’s Celebration of Liberty and Pride will take place on Sunday, June 29th at Rockland Community College. This year’s extravaganza, which attracts over 20,000 people annually, will feature The Legendary Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes in Concert, and a fireworks display by the renowned Zambelli International Fireworks Company.

The Town of Ramapo has officially received its Preserve America Community designation award at a gala ceremony on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.

The Sixth Annual “Big Screen Classics” Film Festival will begin on Saturday, March 8th, at the historic Lafayette Theater in Suffern, New York. The Big Screen Classics Film Festival is sponsored by the Town of Ramapo in conjunction with Nelson Page, C.E.O. of the Galaxy Theater Corporation. The film series runs every Saturday morning from March 8th through June 21st and all movies begin at 11:30 AM, preceded by a Wurlitzer Organ Concert featuring Jeff Barker at 11:00 AM. Ramapo Seniors are admitted free of charge, all other tickets are $7.00.