FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2019
Contact: John Lyon (845) 638-5645
                Marianne McCarney-Haesche (845) 364-2929

YOUTHFEST 2019 – FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
21st Annual Kids Expo – March 10, 2019 at Rockland Community College in Suffern

New City, NY -- Calling children of all ages! YouthFest 2019 promises to be the "Fun-est Place in Rockland County" on Sunday, March 10, 2019, when thousands of families are expected to flock to Rockland Community College in Suffern for a fun-filled day of fabulous entertainment, stimulating activities, interactive educational exhibits, great food and more!

In its 21st year, YouthFest highlights include live performances by local arts organizations; Nyack Hospital's Teddy Bear Hospital; Inflatable Party Adventures; The Great Charlini and Matty Roxx Music & Entertainment. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RCC Fieldhouse. Admission is free. Parking is free.

"We're planning a bigger and better YouthFest than ever before," said County Executive Day. "Along with an impressive list of activities and entertainment, YouthFest offers our residents key information about safety, health and wellness, special needs, education, summer camps, financial and college planning and other important family-related topics. One of our goals is to help parents and caregivers make informed decisions for their children by giving them easy access to some of the best local services, programs and products available to them."

As part of YouthFest, Rockland County Government Day allows visitors to view interactive demonstrations and informative displays and meet with over 25 Rockland County Government Departments, including the Youth Bureau, Fire and Emergency Services, County Executive, Social Services, Health, Public Transportation, Highways, Personnel and Elections. Departmental representatives will be on hand to answer questions and/or concerns. Government Day is a great way to learn about all the programs and services offered by Rockland County.

Sponsorship support for the 2019 YouthFest has been provided by the following leading community businesses and organizations: Crystal Run Healthcare, the County of Rockland, Rockland Community College, Active Cares/People to People, All Bright Electric, Affinity Federal Credit Union, Apple Bank, Dominican College, Faist & Yassky Families, Fitchick CPR, Foresters Financial, Good Samaritan Hospital/Westchester Medical Center, Head Start of Rockland, HealthSav, Help is Here Coaching, Hwarang Taekwondo, New City Neighbors Magazine, Nice-Pak PDI, Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Orange & Rockland, Orange Bank & Trust Company, PCSB Bank, People's United Bank, The Pre Natal Center @ Montefiore Nyack Hospital , Rivertown Magazine, Rockland County Solid Waste Authority, The Rockland Boulders, Rockland County YMCA, Rockland Parent Magazine and Sterling National Bank.

YouthFest is organized by a volunteer committee comprised of: The Rockland County Youth Bureau, Rockland Community College, Barry Dorfman, Dan Pitiger, Kathy Pitiger, Sheer Strategy, LLC and Knight Creative Services, Inc.

About the Rockland County Youth Bureau

The Rockland County Youth Bureau is a community resource dedicated to an active and assertive process of creating the social conditions that promote the wellbeing of children, youth and families.

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