UPPER NYACK, NY — Upper Nyack turns 150 in September of 2022 and the village is beginning a year-long sesquicentennial celebration on Saturday with a "Countdown to 150" community gathering at River Hook.
The Hester Haring Cason Preserve seemed the best place to kick things off because as Mayor Karen Tarapata told Patch in June, "it has become the green heart of the community." Upper Nyack bought the 12-acre parcel as a public preserve and community gathering place., and Friends of River Hook was formed in early 2020. SEE: Bringing River Hook To Life
Saturday's event steps off from the entrance at 11 a.m. as Tarapata will lead a walk from the gate to the Haring House, past the newly opened sculpture path.
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Village Historian Winston Perry will give a talk about village history and the 1972 Centennial at 11:30 a.m. by the Haring House. Architect Jonathan Malloy will share a design vision for the preserve created by the Friends of River Hook.
You'll also be able to:
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- Enjoy a Concklin Farms apple, cider or donut
- Hear musician Jeff Rubin play from 12 – 1 pm by the Haring House
- Learn how you can help the Village plan sesquicentennial events for 2022
The idea is to have events, activities and other offerings in several categories:
- Art / Music
- Environment / Gardens
- Local History / Oral History
- Youth Events / 150th logo competition
- Fun Runs / Wellness
WHERE: River Hook, 611 N. Midland, (Free parking available at Marydell Faith and Life Center on Larchdale Avenue)
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