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Historical Society of Rockland County & Tappantown Historical Society Present The Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour of Tappan
The Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) will continue its long tradition of presenting Historical House Tours with a day in Tappan. These tours, going back over 50 years are fundraising events for the Society.
This year the tour will take place in the hamlet of Tappan, on Saturday, October 4, from 10am to 4pm and is sponsored by Beckerle Lumber and Home Centers. Orangetown Historian Mary Cardenas and members of the Tappantown Historical Society, together with a team of volunteers from the Historical Society of Rockland County, have been working together to present a tour that will showcase the hamlet’s history and charm. The tour will also serve as the kickoff for events celebrating the 250th anniversary in 2026 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This year’s self-guided tour offers a look at historically significant buildings in Tappan (including several on the National Register of Historic Places) together with historic, eclectic, and charming private residences.
Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour Details:
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Fee: Advance ticket reservations: $ 40 per person. Day of event tickets: $ 45 per person at The De Wint House, 9 Livingston, Tappan, NY.
For more information about the Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour and the rest of the Rockland History Month events at the Historical Society of Rockland County, visit www.RocklandHistory.org or call 845-634-9629.
The New City Rotary Foundation Holds Tenth Annual Festival
The New City Rotary Foundation’s 10th Annual Festival will honor Allan Goshin. The event will be held Oct. 4 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the American Legion at 20 Station Road in Pomona. The event will include the Rockland County Chili Championship. Competitors will include reps from Rockland County Rotary Clubs, Rockland County Chefs, and “anyone who thinks their chili is wonderful.”
For more information: www.newcityrotaryfestival.org
Nyack Arts & Crafts Walk Oct. 4th and 5th, 10 am to 5 pm
The Nyack Arts & Crafts Walk is a two-day outdoor festival of creativity, shopping and cultural exploration. The free outdoor event across the village of Nyack includes:
🛍️ Two Pop-up Markets: Discover 50+ curated handmade and small-batch brands featuring one-of-a-kind creations.
📍Easter Square 📍 Memorial Park
🏘️ Village Takeover: Local shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants join the celebration with special events and exclusive offers.
🎵 Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of jazz, drumming, and local artists
🗳️ Lucky Draw: Enter for a chance to win prize baskets filled with artisanal products and gift cards donated by our community partners.
Stay Connected: Follow @tradeprosper for event updates and schedule.
The Sparkle Book Store at 642 Main Street in Sparkill will hold the following events:
September 26 at 6 PM – Meet Suzy Vitello
Please join us in welcoming Suzy and celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Bequest. Books will be available for purchase in advance and at the event.
Full of memorable characters, poignance, and humor, Suzy’s crime fiction captures American families immersed in relatable situations: economic downturns, inheritance squabbles, Covid trauma . . . and murder.
September 27 at 4:30 PM – Make a Mini-Notebook! Bookbinding with Manojit Nandi
Learn how books evolved to the styles we see today, how we make them, and about bookbinding in the digital age. Make your own mini-notebook using basic techniques. All materials will be provided for this introduction and are easy to obtain for our future projects; we suggest a fee of $5 to cover expenses.
October 2 at 6 PM – Sparklers: One-Hour Fiction Workshop with Jeff W. Bens
Explore how to locate and write from an authentic, compelling voice.
We’ll look at examples of voice from novels, short stories and a screenplay, then we’ll practice the technique with our own work.
$10 – Please visit our website to enroll.
October 5 at 4 PM – Orchids! Discussion and Potting Workshop
Join us as we discuss and pot a selection of lovely exotics. We’ll talk about origins, care needs, and how we might accommodate them in our homes. Orchids, pots, and medium will be provided. Depending on enrollment, attendees will go home with 2-3 plants. Varieties may include cycnodes, oncicium, cattleya, and phalaenopsis, but specifics will depend on nursery stock.
$50 – Please register by Friday, September 26. Minimum enrollment for this event is 10; sign up through our website.
October 10 at 6 PM – Martin Cahill Reads Audition for the Fox
Let Martin Cahill read to you from his fantasy debut. Nesi, a would-be acolyte, auditions to serve the Fox, the trickster deity in a pantheon of spirit animals. But the Fox’s idea of an appropriate trial uproots Nesi from her own peaceful place and time, and asks her to risk life and limb for justice.
Martin Cahill, a Rockland native, has published short fiction in venues including Fireside, Reactor, Clarkesworld, Lightspeed, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Shimmer, and Nightmare. Cahill’s stories “The Fifth Horseman” and “Godmeat” were respectively nominated for the Ignyte Award and included in The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2019. He was also one of the writers on Batman: The Blind Cut and a contributor to Critical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untold.
$15 includes purchase of the book at a special price – enroll via our website.
October 15 at 3 PM – Little Ones Reading Circle with Audrey Barbakoff
Join us in welcoming Audrey Barbakoff as she reads from her new board book, Mazel Toes, which celebrates generations of love for new babies with playful, Yiddish-inflected rhymes and sweet gestures for every part of the body, like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose.
No purchase necessary. Books will be available for purchase at the event, as well as in advance.
October 23 at 6 PM – Poetry Open Mic Hosted by Patrick Aquino (I. Buenaventura).
Patrick is a poet, martial arts practitioner and teacher, and LGBTQ+ activist from New Jersey.
Please join us for our Fall poetry gathering!
We will feature 8 poets in 5-minute slots. Full details on our website. We look forward to your work!
October 25 at 4 PM – Community Potluck with D’Vine Wines
We’re partnering with The Grape D’Vine again and gathering for a community potluck! Purchase a cookbook at The Sparkle, choose a recipe for an appetizer or side dish, and bring your dish to share. Enjoy the bounty with a taste of wines selected by Joe Printz for your fall and winter table. Choose from suggestions on our website or purchase any cookbook from The Sparkle. If you’ve purchased a cookbook through our Bookshop.org portal, your proof of purchase will be your ticket to the event.
To stay updated with all of The Sparkle Bookstore’s upcoming events, please sign up for email updates from their website: https://www.sparklebooks.store/.
Support local stores! Feel free to shop through our partner shop portals at Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/shop/sparklebookstore) and Libro.fm (https://libro.fm/sparklebookstore).
About Sparkle Bookstore
The Sparkle Bookstore is a family-owned and operated independent bookstore dedicated to being a welcoming, inclusive space with a sparkle of community flair. We bring readers the best and most beloved of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, along with our own celebration of diverse books and stories centering wellness.
