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Special Rhino Room starring Eddie Brill!

November 27th, 8pm. 96 Lafayette Ave, Suffern NY

Incredible night out starring legendary Comedian Eddie Brill

Eddie Brill is a world-renowned comedian, writer and actor. For seventeen years he entertained, engaged and energized audiences as the warm-up talent on the Late Show with David Letterman, pulling double duty as the show’s Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator for eleven of those years.

Eddie has taped more than 100 TV shows in six different countries…including ten televised appearances on The Late Show. Brill played himself in the FX hit series, “Louie,” and has roles in a number of films including, “30 Years To Life” with Tracy Morgan.

A 3-time MAC award winner for Outstanding Male Comic in NYC, Eddie created The Great American Comedy Festival which honors Johnny Carson in his hometown of Norfolk, NE, and serves as one of the talent coordinators of the Woodstock Comedy Festival.

Hosted by the glamorous and hilarious Jackie Byrne! Featuring Andreas Loizou, Ryan Patrick and Laz Vic.

$15 online tickets / $20 at the door. Table seating with 2 item minimum per person. Doors open at 7:30.

NOTE: Guests must provide proof of vaccination/ Neg Covid Test w/in 72 hrs or remain masked.

Virtual International Tourism Training November 17th

Join Hudson Valley Tourism for an international tourism training virtual presented by ALON Marketing Group that will provide you with clear, achievable steps to obtain international business via the international travel trade post-covid. With an understanding on how to work with the travel trade, you can create new business partnerships while developing the necessary know-how and resources to bring international visitors to the Hudson Valley.

Jennifer Ackerson, President of ALON Marketing Group, program creator and expert tourism industry veteran will guide you through:

• A look at the value of working with the international market, the travel trade, and how to harness them as powerful opportunities to grow your business

• Achievable step-by-step insight on how to prepare for this market including developing sellable product and services

• Strategic understanding of the travel trade distribution channel to position it to your benefit

• How to develop operational resources that follow the protocols of working with the travel trade

• Designing smart partnerships to create destination itineraries that appeal to international visitors

• Fundamental marketing strategies applicable for varied distribution channels

The Benefits of Working in the International Market:

• International visitors stay longer, spend more and dive deeper into destinations like the Hudson Valley

• The ability to procure seasonal and off-peak business when you want and need it

• The opportunity to provide repeat, consistent, long-term business

Why Attend?

• Attractions/Activities/Tour/Local Tour Guides – You are the reason visitors want to visit! Learn how to have your business booked in advance!

• Arts/Cultural Institutions/Historic Places – You are the essence of your destination showcasing the history and uniqueness! Working with the travel trade can add visitation, increase global awareness, and attract key markets.

• Accommodations – Are there key need periods or room types you want to sell? Develop relationships with select partners you can rely on for long-term repeat business.

• Dining/Breweries/Wineries – Every visitor must eat! Travel trade can bring you visitors for all 3 meal periods and during your off-peak periods. Individuals as well as groups have an opportunity here!

• Retail/Services – Shopping is the #1 activity for visitors globally. Learn to drive visitors to your retail space as a pre-made decision before they arrive while creating fun partner programs.

• Transportation – International visitors are more adventurous and willing to travel by all modes of transportation.

• Parks & Recreation – Visitors who arrive through the travel trade make pre-determined choices on where they will visit. These relationships can help push visitors into year-round periods and change visitor habits.

• Sports – You can see more bookings in advance and push harder to sell seats or time periods when you want to increase your ticket sales!

• Events/Festivals – Have partners who promote your events and festivals, fill the space, and assist you in having a successful event!

• Tourism Councils/CVBs/DMOs – Help your stakeholder tourism businesses achieve success because you understand what is important for them. In addition to attending yourself, encourage your stakeholders to learn along with you!

Your attendance will be time well spent to collectively promote Hudson Valley Tourism as a desired destination for the rebound and resulting in economic impact of international visitation.

How to Master the International Tourism Market: Achieve Maximum Results by Working Effectively with the Travel Trade

Presented by: Jennifer Ackerson, ALON Marketing Group

Date: Wednesday, November 17th 2021

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

How to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO2prjoqE9dHelwrm-Gm8tjtQBcthdBK

RCC Culinary Arts Center to Offer Pop-Up Pie Shop for Thanksgiving Goodies

(ROCKLAND COUNTY, New York) November 12, 2021–The Rockland Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Nyack has set up “From Orchard to Crust,” a pop-up pie shop offering freshly baked pies, cookies and breads for Thanksgiving celebrations. Orders are due November 15; the pick-up date is Wednesday, November 24 at the Hudson Market on Main Café, 5 North Broadway, Nyack from 9 am to 12 noon.

All the baked goods come directly from RCC’s professional baking program and include:

Hudson Valley Orchard Apple Pie: $20
Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pie: $18
Southern-Style Pecan and Chocolate Pie: $20
Locally Picked Strawberry and Rhubarb Fruit Pie: $22
Mini Pumpkin Bread with Maple Crumble: $6
Spiced Sugar Cookies: $10/dozen or a wrapped platter with two dozen for $20

“This is a terrific way show support for the RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center as well as adding some delicious desserts to your Thanksgiving table,” says Chris Spezial, Program Director for the RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center. “All of us at RCC wish our Rockland County community best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!”

To order, call Chris at 845-875-7572

Rockland Community College Emerges the Champion in the Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland College Jeopardy Challenge

**Standing (Left to Right)** – Pasquale Palumbo, Host and real-life Jeopardy Champion; Mackenzie Tokarz, student, Dominican College; Samantha Larking, student, St. Thomas Aquinas College; Jade Keogh, student, Rockland Community College.
**Seated (Left to Right)** – Dr. Blair Hoplight, faculty, Dominican College; Dr. Meghan DeWitt, faculty, St. Thomas Aquinas College; Kathleen Naylor, faculty, Rockland Community College.

(ROCKLAND, New York) November 12, 2021 – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) hosted the 2^nd Annual Jeopardy Challenge Fundraiser on October 28^th. This year’s contestants were students and faculty/staff from the three Rockland Colleges – Rockland Community College, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dominican College. The event was broadcast live on the Facebook and Instagram pages for Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland.

Hawthorne resident and real-life Jeopardy Champion, Pasquale Palumbo, was the host and did an exceptional job facilitating the games during the 45-minute session. Palumbo was on the show during the time Greenbay quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the guest host.

The game featured categories sponsored by local businesses and each College team was sponsored by local organizations and businesses. Anyone can watch the replay on the Catholic Charities Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicCharity/

“We are grateful to the colleges and to the supporters of the game. We raised over $9,000 and 100% of the money raised will go to help Rocklanders in need with life essentials such as food, clothing, and personal care items. We want to congratulate all the college participants, but particularly Rockland Community College who came out on top this time around,” stated Dan Eudene, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland.

More information can be found at www.ccsrockland.org/jeopardy. For inquiries call Dan Eudene at (845) 942-5791 (ext. 1002) or email daniel.eudene@archny.org.

Champions – Kathleen Naylor, faculty and Jade Keogh, student RCC.

Wallauer Raises $6,000 to Support The Pink Fund for 2021

(Rockland/Westchester, NY) November 9, 2021 — Wallauer Paint & Design Centers collected donations at every cash register in their 15 store locations throughout the month of October to donate to The Pink Fund. This year, the stores collected a total of $3,000 and that amount will be matched by Wallauer bringing the grand total of the donation to $6,000.

The Pink Fund, a non-profit breast cancer organization, provides 90-day non-medical cost-of-living expenses to breast cancer patients who are in active treatment. This year was the fourth year in a row that Wallauer supported the organization. The prior cumulative total was $15,000 which means the total donated to date is $21,000.

According to the American Cancer Society, this year in the United States alone, there will be an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women; 2,650 cases diagnosed in men; and an additional 49,290 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosed in women.

While in active treatment, many patients are unable to work and experience a loss of income that can result in catastrophic financial losses and the need to rebuild financial health. The Pink Fund’s 90-day grant program helps patients meet their critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance so they can focus on healing, raising their families and returning to the workplace.” For more information visit https://pinkfund.org/