Rockland County, NY, Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families in September 2010

Check out these great family events scheduled for the month of September in Rockland County, NY. Whether you're looking to celebrate Grandparents Day, catch a kid-friendly show, or participate in a fitness program, we've got all the information a Rockland County family needs.

Sign of the Season

Learn about apple cultivation, then make fresh apple cider in an Apple Cider Making workshop at the Tenafly Nature Center. Apples will be provided, but you can add to the fun by bringing three or more apples per person. September 5, 12 and 19, 12:30-1:30pm and 2-3pm. $10, FREE for ages 2 and under. 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly. 201-568-6093. www.tenaflynaturecenter.org.

Smooth Sailing

Grandparents can take a special trip with the grandkids when the Commander sets sail from the Haverstraw Marina on a two-hour cruise, September 12 at 1:30pm.  During this Grandparents Day Cruise, passengers will sail north past Stony Point Lighthouse, Verplanck, Tomkins Cove, and Peekskill before turning at the Bear Mountain Bridge and sailing back to Haverstraw Marina. There's a craft activity for children and a $5 discount for seniors who bring a grandchild. All ages. $18; $16 seniors; $14 children. The Commander sets sail from Haverstraw Marina in West Haverstraw. For more information: 845-534-7245 or www.commanderboat.com.

Lose to Win

Nyack Hospital and the Rockland County YMCA invite students looking to improve their health to participate in a new 10-week weight management series, Lose to Win Weight Loss Program for Young Adults. Free for students, it is especially geared toward high school juniors and seniors and college students. Lose to Win incorporates the latest guidelines on losing weight safely and successfully. Discussion topics include nutrition, exercise and behavior change. To register, call Nyack Hospital's Community Education Department at 845-348-2004. The series starts Monday, September 13, 7pm, at the Rockland County YMCA, 35 South Broadway, Nyack. For more information, www.rocklandymca.org.

Spectacular Sunday

Stop by the JCC Rockland's Spectacular Sunday Open House to check out their state-of-the-art health center, classes, and family programs including Sukey Molloy's new "JumpCatchMove" class for toddlers and their parents. Older kids can experience Striking Viking Story Pirates, a sketch comedy experience adapted from an original story written by participating children. The show includes live music, puppetry and improv comedians. September 19; activities start at 10am. Open House FREE; tickets for the pirate show are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. www.jccrockland.org.