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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 41 6: Thursday Homework Help. Children in grades 1-6 receive homework help from Newburgh School District teachers. Bilingual teachers available. 4-6pm. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Makerspace Mania. Teens and tweens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in once a month to get creative. We'll supply the materials and have some project ideas to get you started but what you make is up to you. An excellent way to use to shop a wide selection of unique holiday gift options. 11am. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel. 866-781-2922. Holidays at the Homestead: Colonial Crafts. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to do traditional holiday colonial crafts such as corn-husk angels, tin ornaments and pomanders to take home. This event is free of charge, donations to The Friends are encouraged. 12:30-2:30pm. Sands Ring Homestead Museum. 180 Main St., Cornwall. 3: Monday Family Holiday Craft-a-Long: Gifting Edition. Drop in to make a unique gift or two for someone special even if that special someone is YOU! 4:30- 6pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Monday Night Movie at the Main Library. Join us for a free showing of a newly released DVD. Title to be announced. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. 4: Tuesday All Abilities Kids Storytime. We will have a story and craft, as well as movement and song activities. All Abilities Kids is open to anyone under 18. This program is free and open to the public with advanced registration required as space is limited. 10:30-11:15am. Red Hook Public Library. 7444 South Broadway, Red Hook. 758-3241. Tail Waggin' Tutors. A school-aged program for kids who would like to develop confidence in their reading ability by reading with our non-judgemental, Certified and Licensed Therapy Dogs! Bring your own books or choose one from our collection. 6-7pm. Newburgh Free Library Town Branch. 1401 Rte. 300, Newburgh. 563-3601. 5: Wednesday Adoptive Parents of Teens Support Group and Teen Art Group. Free for all adoptive parents, relative caregivers and foster parents and their teens. Come together with other parents in a safe, no-judgment space facilitated by an adoptive parent to share and connect with others. Teens create and connect! All are welcome. Please register before the program. 6-7:30pm. 17 Railroad Ave., Studio 206, Kingston. 646-688-4321. Mommy and Me Class. Our Mommy and Me class is designed for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. The class will include singing, story- time, a sensory based activity/game, snack and a craft! Each week, a new theme is introduced. Classes meets every Wednesday. 10-11:15am. Montgomery Nursery School. 21 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery. 457-7415. Winter Bird Identification. Come learn about the birds local to our area in the winter months. 6:30-7:45pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Holiday Happenings Whoville Who-bilation. December 1. Please join us as we transform the municipal lot on Main Street into Whoville. There will be vendors, food, crafts, caroling and a special visit from someone who may need your help getting into the Christmas spirit. 4-7pm. W Main St., Washingtonville. Chanukah Candle Lighting. December 7. Come bask in the glow of the community's many menorahs at Congregation Emanuel's annual Chanukah candle lighting. Families and friends gather for a special service featuring lively tales of the season. There will be craft activities and games, latkes and jelly donuts to eat and gifts to buy for the holiday. 6pm. Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley. 243 Albany Ave., Kingston. 338-4271. Dickens on the Delaware. December 8. Retailers, galleries and restaurants will highlight their holiday goods and dazzle town visitors with their holiday spirit. Shopkeepers will be dressed in Victorian garb. There will also be performances, horse and buggy rides, activities for children and seasonal treats. 12-5pm. The Delaware Youth Center. 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. 887-5155 Community Chanukah Party. December 9. Join us for a Chanukah celebration! There will be singing, delicious food, games of all kinds including dreidel making! We will end the afternoon with a dance party. Please bring in a non- perishable food item for the food pantry. 11am-1pm. Beacon Hebrew Alliance. 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon. 831-2012. Holiday Cookie Decorating. December 9. Drop the kids at this fun cookie decorating workshop and allow yourself to get some holiday shopping done. Use icing, sprinkles and more to decorate snowflakes and gingerbread men. Each kid will go home with a box of leftovers to enjoy. 11am-1pm. Watergrasshill Bed and Breakfast. 105 Phillies Bridge Rd., New Paltz. 845-419-2661. Reindeer Food Making Class. December 16. Kids 2-7-years-old will love this fun class. 2:30-3:30pm. Eat This Bakery and Gifts. 8 Union St., Montgomery. Beary Merry Holiday. December 22. Come to the bear den to make tasty holiday snacks for the black bears. We'll celebrate the holiday season when we let the bears out to unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats! Bundle up and come out for a festive, family-friendly winter experience. 10:30am. Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. 1 Hessian Dr., Highland Falls. Children's Holiday Tea. December 27. Enjoy teas, scones, dainty finger sandwiches and a selection of homemade desserts. A craft project for the children will also be o ered. 12-2pm. Mount Gulian Historic Site. 145 Sterling St., Beacon. 831-8172. Family New Year's Eve Party. Monday, December 31. Celebrate New Year's with the kids at the Castle Fun Center at a party packed with fun. There will be a "midnight" countdown and a balloon drop. The Castle Fun Center. 109 Brookside Ave., Chester. 569-2116. Find a complete list of Holiday Happenings events at hvparent.com/holiday-happenings (Continued on Page 42)