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36 Hudson Valley Parent n December 2019 OCNY WEST Winter Fest. December 7-8. Come for local goods, local food, local drinks, and lots of holiday cheer. Visit the Paviliion/Snowglobe. Additional holiday shops will be set up in the chic cabins. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cedar Lakes Estate, 1 Team USA Way, Port Jervis, 845-533-3328. 8: Sunday Clermont State Historic Site, A Child's Christ- mas. December 8. Drop in for stories read by Janet and Honoria Livingston's nurse, Ollie, under the Christmas tree and treats for children ages 3-10. 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Rd., Germantown, 518-537-6622. Ritz Kidz "Newburgh's Got Talent" Talent Show. The show features talented youth living within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. The show is open to the public. Tickets are $5 each. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Safe Harbors of the Hudson, 111 Broadway, Newburgh, 845.784.1109. Breakfast with Santa at Villa Venezia. Don't miss your chance to have breakfast with Santa, in- cluding pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, assorted fruit, muffins, bagels, and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Villa Venezia - Hudson Valley, 2257 Goshen Turnpike, Middletown, 845- 692-3300. Pet Photo Night with Santa. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Newburgh Mall, 1401 Rte. 300, Newburgh, 845- 564-1400. Santa Cares! Santa event with photo opportu- nities in a sensory-friendly environment, before mall hours, lowered sound and lights. 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, 845-297-7600. Whoville Returns to Port. The Grinch and residents of Whoville revisit the City of Port Jervis. Singing, dancing, characters and more. Dress as a Who! 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Port Jervis, Front St., Port Jervis. 13: Friday Catskill Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker. This full-length ballet features guest artists from Dance Theatre of Harlem and is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are available at the UPAC box office or through Ticketmaster. Decem- ber 13-14. Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), 601 Bdwy., Kingston, 845-339-6011. Shadowland Stages Presents: It's A Wonderful Life. The beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. December 13-14. Shadowland Stages, 98 Center St., Ellenville, 845- 647-5511. 14: Saturday 2nd Annual Festival of Wreaths Vendor and Craft Fair. The Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School PTO will hold its 2nd annual craft and vendor fair. Free admission! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mont- gomery C. Smith Elementary School, 102 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, 518-828-4360. Holiday Lights on Ice. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday show on ice featuring performances by local families and special guests, Olivia Seraf- ini and Mervin Tran2019 U.S. Championship Competitors 3 p.m.-5 p.m. MJN Convention Center-McCann Ice Arena, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Milk and Cookies with Santa. December 14-15. Santa Claus is returning to Soukup Farms, includ- ing a hildren's craft area for making Christmas ornaments or painting ceramic Christmas Trees. Decorate sugar cookies and listen as Mrs. Claus reads holiday-themed children's books. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Soukup Farms, 271 Halls Corners Rd., Dover Plains, 845-264-3137. Pancake Breakfast with Santa. Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including an American-style breakfast buffet plus storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus. $35 per adult; $30 per child, 4-12; under 3 are free. 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Galleria at Crystal Run, 1 Galleria Drive, Middletown. Newburgh Open Movement. Join us as we co-create time and space for people of all walks of life to come together for three hours of playful dancing, deep listening and mindful movement. $5-$10 suggested donation for the jam; $15 for the workshop. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Bdwy., Newburgh, 845-562-6940. Story time with Buddy the Elf. Join Buddy, Jovie and your friends for a special story time with singing, dancing, cookie-decorating, and stories. $10 per child. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Foundry42, 42 Front St., Port Jervis, 845 858-4942. Winter Open House. Meet our staff and experi- ence our Winter Programs, including class demos, pitching and hitting evaluations, and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Frozen Ropes Chester, 24 Old Black Meadow Rd., Chester, 845-469-9507. 15: Sunday Sip and Soap to Benefit Pets Alive. Hosted by Sherri's Heirloom Soap, this workshop begins with a demo of the soap-making process. Each person will make a bar of soap with a variety of scents, colors and additives. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Tapped, 22 Henry St., Middletown, 845-386-9738. 20: Friday Shadowland Stages Presents: It's A Wonderful Life. The beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. December 20-22. Shadowland Stages, 98 Center St., Ellenville, 845- 647-5511. 21: Saturday Hobby Horse Workshop with Tom Hooker Han- ford. Celebrate the holiday/solstice season and help children's musician and artist Tom Hanford make hobby horses. For children 5 years old and up and adults. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. NorthEast-Miller- ton Library, 75 Main St., Millerton, 518-789-3340. Watercolor with your Grand Person. In these workshops, beginners and intermediate painters paint from seasonal still lifes, objects, and photos. All ages are welcomed and adults are encouraged to bring children from their families. Children must be accompanied by a grandparent, parent, teen or other adult. All materials will be provided. This event is free and wheelchair accessible. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Hudson Area Library, 51 N 5th St., Hudson, 518-828-1792. 22: Sunday Firetruck Gelt Drop and Monroe Menorah Lighting. Latkes, donuts, dignitaries, dreidels and hot cocoa. Special coin surprises. Free event. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Commuter Parking Lot, Millpond Pkwy., Monroe. CALENDAR (Continued from Page 35) For more great calendar listings visit us online at hvparent.com