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We continue to make improvements to the building. We are very fortunate to have a building such as this in our community. It is beautiful, it is functional and it has held a prominent position in Palisades for 140 years.

We especially thank the following for lending a hand, giving donations or sharing expertise this fall: Joyce Gavin; Bernie Doyle; Susan Nemesdy; Lisa Rinehart; Alyssa Dreyfuss; Nancy Clucas; Jackie Dreschler; Lincoln Colwell; the Estate of Dinny Price; Chris Chin; Annie Gerard; Grace Knowlton; Cristina Biaggi; Lyn Fowler and Tiger Den/ Pack 88; Jim and Eileen Graney; Larry Bucciarelli; Henry Ottley; Larry Tabor; Cellen Wolk and Richard Rassmussen.

Andy Stewartʼs win in Novemberʼs local elections of the post of Orangetown Town Supervisor is the first good political news I have heard this year. I have known Andy for years; his wife Rachel was a student of mine at the Rockland Project School in the 1970s. He has done admirable work in Rockland County for the last ten years as the director of Keep Rockland Beautiful and is familiar with town issues because he served on the Orangetown Planning Board.

Our community has a number of older residents, some of whom several years ago created an informal organization called the Palis-Agers. We have been meeting several times a year, sometimes with an informational agenda, sometimes just to get together and talk. During these discussions it has become apparent that some of us have need of help from time to time, and donʼt like to ask for it.

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Century Road wanders off to the left part way down Closter Road, leading to a cul-de-sac of nine contemporary houses set among tall trees. A few of the houses were originally the same, although later owners have made alterations; the rest are different from each other. The original development owes its creation to Joanne Bergman, who lived in Pomona with her husband Jules and children David, Beth and Karen, before moving to Palisades in 1966.

School House 1918. This building, now the Palisades Community Center, was built in 1870 and used as the Palisades School until 1930.
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As always, we appreciate the volunteer efforts and donations from our community, most notably: Lisa Rinehart, Susan Nemesdy, Joyce Gavin, the Graney family, Larry Tabor, Cellen Wolk and Neal Harris of Hey Hoe Garden Design, Grace Knowlton, Ken Carbone, Cristina Biaggi.

Palisades Presbyterian Church
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Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 15, noon to 5:00pm. Our third Harvest festival features delicious home-made soups and baked goods: cookies, cakes, pies and breads, all for sale at reasonable prices. There will be face painting and pumpkin decorating for children, and local crafts people will display their wares. And of course, there will be an exciting silent auction of goods and services. You never know! You might even win the dream vacation of a lifetime, so plan on attending. All proceeds will benefit the on-going programs and outreach of the Church.

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In Memory of Charles Shimel
The trustees and staff of the Palisades Free Library mourn the passing of our friend and colleague, Charles Shimel. Charles joined the board in 2004 and served as Vice-President and Treasurer. Charles made many lasting contributions to the library including maintenance and improvements to the building and serving on the committee that developed the Palisades People Sunday Symposia and the search committee that hired our current director. We have created a memorial fund to purchase an outdoor bench to honor his work and dedication to the library. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please send a check made out to the Palisades Free Library with Charles Shimel in the memo field.

Carol Baxter, President

For Information and Questions:
Email: PCC@palisadesny.com

Tel: 845-359-3988 (for pre-recorded event information)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 222, Palisades, NY 10964
Location: 675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades

Indoor Farmers' Market - click to view photos

News: see also news articles about the Community Center.

Events: For our schedule of current and upcoming events

Join our e-mail list to receive event up-dates via e-mail. E-mail us at: PCC@palisadesny.com

Photos from past events provide an insight into the variety of functions that take place at the Center.

Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System

19 Closter Road, Palisades, NY 10964

Telephone: 359-0136
Fax: 845-359-6124
Email: pal@rcls.org
Website: www.palisadeslibrary.org

Library News: see also Library news articles for updates, events, and program announcements.

In case of emergency, call 911

Financial contributions

Contributions are always needed. Please mail your check to:

John Paulding Engine Co.
P.O. Box 164
Sparkill, NY 10976

117 Washington Spring Road, Palisades, NY 10964

Contact: Kathie Tiitsman
Tel: 845-353-0441
Website: www.ppc10964.org

Church News: see also news articles about the church for updates, and upcoming services and activities.

705 Oak Tree Road, Palisades, NY 10964-9998

Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday, 9-12 Saturday

Website: www.socsd.org

• Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
  www.ldeo.columbia.edu/
  Contacts: Mary Tobin 845 365-8878 or 845 359-2900
  Mary Ann Brueckner 845 359-7084 or brueckne@ldeo.columbia.edu

• Wings World Quest - Women Explorers
  www.wingsworldquest.org
  Contact: Milbry Polk 845 365-0297

The Children's Shakespeare Theatre is an independent organization based in Palisades of children ranging in age from 8-15 who come from Rockland County, NY. Under the direction of Diana Green, the group produces two of Shakespeare's plays each year for presentation at various venues in Rockland County.