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    Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities in Rockland County This Month

    Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities in Rockland County This Month

    Your family can spend a few hours helping the community—either by volunteering or raising money—at these events this month.

    By Rockland Parent Staff


    Looking for ways to give back to the community by participating in fundraisers and volunteering in Rockland County? You’ve come to the right place! We found fundraising and volunteer opportunities in the area that your whole family can participate in. From helping to clean up parks to walking for a good cause to raising money for local nonprofits and more, you’ll find small, easy ways your family can do some good while having fun! 

    And giving back to the community does more than help your neighbors. It helps your family too. In fact, kids should volunteer with their family because they’ll make new friends and connections that can lead to a job or career, gain important skills and experience that will help them later in life, see more of the community and world, build confidence and self-esteem, relieve stress, spend time doing what they care about, and feel like they’re part of a community, according to PBS Kids. 

    Here’s how your family can help raise money and volunteer for various causes in Rockland County this month:

    9th Annual Happy Jack 5K

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16, 9am
    WHERE: Germonds Park, Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    The Happy Jack 5k is an annual, family friendly 5k walk/run that honors the life of John Thomas "Happy Jack" Doyle. All proceeds go to The Happy Jack Fund which provides annual scholarships to HS students who have lost a sister/brother as well as provide families with support who are suffering through the loss of a child. The race is is an officially timed out and back style race beginning and ending in Germonds Park. Traffic is controlled by the Clarkstown Police Department. Additionally, there will be a kid’s fun run for all ages prior to the 5k.

    Shirts will be provided to the first 200 registered runners in the main race (kids race not included). All participants will receive a participation medal in both the kids race as well as the main event. Participants are encouraged to start teams. The top three teams with the best cumulative timed run with be awarded Trophy's. If you need help in setting up a team please contact [email protected] .

    WANT TO GO? $35; free for kids run.
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    Paper Shredding and Non-Perishable Food Collection Event FREE

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16, 8-11:30am
    WHERE: Orangetown Town Hall, 26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Help someone get ahead while you shred! Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to local food pantries. Free secure drive-thru paper shredding. All events open to all Rockland County residents (no businesses or non-profits) First-come first-served basis until the trucks are full. No plastic bags,binders or other plastics. Paperclips and staples are acceptable.

    WANT TO GO? 845-753-2200.
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    Fall Fundraiser

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16, 12-4pm
    WHERE: American Legion Post 859, 17 Pavilion Road, Suffern, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Come out for a day of food, music, raffles and more to support the Suffern Little League and the Suffern Midget Mounties. 

    WANT TO GO? $10 suggested donation. 845-357-6707.
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    Minisceongo Creek Watershed Alliance Fall Cleanup FREE

    WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 17, 10am-2pm
    WHERE: Garner Historic District, 55 W. Railroad Ave., Garnerville, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Come out for an exciting day of interactive environmental activities and a cleanup to follow! WANT TO GO? 845-708-9164.
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    Germonds Presbyterian Church Fundraiser Walk FREE

    WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 17, 12-3pm
    WHERE: Congers Lake Memorial Park, 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, New York
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Join the Germonds Presbyterian Church for a fundraising walk to feed the need. Email [email protected] to register. 

    WANT TO GO? 845-623-2120.
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    Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance Fall Cleanup FREE

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 23, 9am-12pm
    WHERE: Christ Church , 5 New Street, Sparkill, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors while helping to clean local waterways! WANT TO GO? 845-735-7655.
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    Suffern Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner

    WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 28, 5-8pm
    WHERE: Suffern High School, 49 Viola Road, Suffern, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Join the Suffern Rotary Club for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner to benefit their scholarship program. Contact [email protected] for tickets. 



    WANT TO GO? $10.
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    Cornhole Tournament

    WHEN: Friday, Oct. 29, 7pm
    WHERE: Rockland GAA, 160 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Celebrate the Aisling Irish Community Center’s 25th Anniversary with Clann Health for a fun 6 Weeks to 6k Walk/Run.

    WANT TO GO? $50 per team of 2. 914-237-5121.
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    Aisling Irish Community Center 6 Weeks to 6K

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 30, 9am
    WHERE: Rockland GAA, 160 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Celebrate the Aisling Irish Community Center’s 25th Anniversary with Clann Health for a fun 6 Weeks to 6k Walk/Run.

    WANT TO GO? $30; $20 ages 15 and younger. 914-237-5121.
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    SOCSD Family Engagement Center 2nd Annual Food Truck & Trunk or Treat Event FREE

    WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 31, 3-6pm
    WHERE: Tappan Zee High School, 15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT:

    Trunk or Treat at decorated trunks, grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks, bring a non-perishable food item to help fill the food pantry truck, Orangburg Fire Deparment Parade to follow. Email [email protected]

    WANT TO GO? 845-680-1000.
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    Spring Valley Memorial Park - 2021 Fall Waterways Cleanup FREE

    WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 7, 10am-2pm
    WHERE: Spring Valley Memorial Park , Dr. Berg Lane, Meet at Park Amphitheatre, Spring Valley, NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Clean up in the park, along the Pascack Brook or nearby roads. WANT TO GO? 845-708-9164.
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    5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund

    WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 25, 8:30am
    WHERE: Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, New York
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Have a truly memorable running experience while raising money for a good cause.  WANT TO GO? $40; $30 RRR members; $25 Senior 65 and older. 914-522-3890.
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    38th Annual Bill Markiewicz Memorial Rockland County Alumni X-Country Run FREE

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 27, 11am, registration ; 11:30am kids run; 12pm, run begins
    WHERE: Bear Mountain State Park, Route 9W North, Bear Mountain , NY
    AGES: All
    WHAT: Race this 3 mile x-country run, plus kids run! WANT TO GO?
    Click Here for More Information

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