Historical Society Opens Exhibits
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n Sunday, March 21, The Historical Society of Rockland County will open its
long-awaited permanent exhibition, Voices from Rockland: Early History of
the County, made possible with funding from Provident Bank. The exhibit, featuring
historic objects and documents representing the stories of the people, buildings and
sites, uses the Historical Society’s varied collections. For example, a Lenape cooking
pot will begin to tell the story of the history around the Leni-Lenape daily life. A beau-
tiful and rare rooster weathervane leads us into the history of early Dutch residents,
exploring settlement patterns and important landmarks. Voices from Rockland also
showcases Nyack Turnpike mementos including information about Pierson’s factory
in Suffern and information on settlements and factories in Ramapo.
Why Archives Matter, a traveling exhibition developed by the Upstate History
Alliance, will be shown from March 21 through May 9. The exhibition explores the
meaning, use and preservation of archives and historical records using visuals from
repositories throughout upstate New York, including photographs and maps.
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The Historical Society of Rockland County is located at 20 Zukor Rd, New City. For
more information call 634-9629 or visit RocklandHistory.org.
by rafael lópez
Tree Identification Guided Ramble
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hake the winter doldrums and learn how to identify trees without their leaves on The work of Rafael López is a fusion
a ramble being held on March 13 at 1:30 p.m. The event is part of the Fort Mont- of strong graphic style and magi-
gomery State Historic Site Winter/Spring Walk Series. If you think that all trees look
cal symbolism. While growing up in
the same in winter, you will discover how unique they can be as you walk through
Mexico City, he was immersed in the
the ruins of Fort Montgomery.
rich cultural heritage and native color
The series is sponsored by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
of street life. Influenced by Mexican
Preservation.
surrealism, dichos, or sayings, and
myths, he developed a style with roots
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site is located at 690 Rt. 9W, Fort Montgomery. For more
in these traditions.
information, call 446-2134 or visit PalisadesParksConservancy.org, NYSParks.com.
For his illustrations for Book Fi-
esta!, written by Pat Mora, López was
Second Location for Monthly Healthy the recipient of the 2010 Pura Belpré
Living, Healthy Planet Event
Illustrator Award, given by the Ameri-
can Library Association to honor work
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n the third Tuesday of each month, Deborah Turner, publisher
that best portrays, affirms and cel-
of Natural Awakenings Rockland and Orange offers a Healthy
ebrates the Latino cultural experience
Living, Healthy Planet (HLHP) networking event at the Amazon Juice
Bar and Healthy Eatery in Nyack. It is an opportunity for people to
in children’s books.
meet and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in the natural
López also envisioned and led the
health and green living fields. She is excited to now offer an ad-
Urban Art Trail Project that transformed
ditional event on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Brody’s Best
San Diego’s blighted East Village with
Juice Bar in Goshen. Turner explains, “I recently stopped in to chat
colorful murals, sculptures and art
with Jen, the owner of Brody’s Best, and the idea of holding events
installations and serves as a model of
at her café came up. We realized it would be an ideal location to
urban renewal that has been imple-
have the HLHP event. I’m looking forward to now having this event
mented in cities around the nation.
twice a month as I always enjoy the discussions and ideas that are
Of his colorful, imaginative art,
shared, and of course, we’ll get to enjoy great juices as well.”
López says, “Style will never come
Also, the weekly Intention Circle now will be held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in when it is forced. It needs to happen
New City at Dave Oldenhage Massage and Bodywork. Owner Dave Oldenhage naturally, as the result of experiences,
has graciously extended his space for the Circle. “There is a great energy there and travels, beliefs and the things that
it is a perfect setting to come together as a community to manifest our intentions,”
inspire you in everyday life, such as
states Turner.
music, food, color, texture and family.”
The March HLHP Networking events will be on Tuesday, March 16, at Amazon Juice
Bar and Healthy Eatery, Nyack, and on Tuesday, March 23, at Brody’s Best Café and Rafael López’s art is held in private col-
Juice Bar in Goshen. The Intention Circle will be on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Dave
lections worldwide. View his portfolio
Oldenhage Massage and Bodywork in New City. See calendar listings for details.
at RafaelLopez.com.
natural awakenings March 2010

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