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YOUR Calendar Thursday, August 1 Used Book Sale. Fiction, non-fiction, hard covers, soft covers, kids, text books. Tons and tons of Books! 10am4pm. Hopewell Church, Rte. 302 and Hwy. 17, Thompson Ridge. 845-744-3055. Ulster County Fair. Rides, agricultural exhibits, performers, horse shows, tractor pulls. Admission: $15. 10am-12am. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz. 845-255-1380. Youth Opera Experience. Children in grades 2-6 will participate in rehearsing, designing and performing the operetta, "Babes in Toyland." Acting games, arts, crafts, dancing and singing, as well as a songwriting workshop with an opera professional are all a part of the fun. 9am-3pm. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel. 1-866-781-2922. Friday, August 2 123 PLAY. Play group for children 18 months and older in a preschool environment. 9:15-10am. 123 PLAY, 437 New Paltz Rd., Highland. 845-691-3593. Bossy Frog Album Release Party. Join Jeffrey Friedberg and Bossy Frog Productions as they throw a blowout party to celebrate the release of their new album for children. The event will include live performances, music videos, giveaways and a meet and greet with the musicians! Bossy Frog will also be there for photos with the kids! Registration suggested. 6:308:30pm. The Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave., Nyack. 845-358-1115. Town of Fishkill Teen Time. Sports, music, video games, snack bar and more. Admission: $8. 6-9pm. Town of 28 Hudson Valley Parent August 2013 Looking for more events? MyFamilyTripPlanner.com has hundreds of local things to do, places to go and kid-friendly restaurants for you to choose from! Fishkill Recreation Department, 793 Rte. 52, Fishkill. 845-831-3371. Saturday, August 3 Babysitting Certification. Babysitting certification class for students in middle school and older. This is a 4 hour course so bring a bagged lunch and a pencil for the test at the end. Registration required. 10:30am2:30pm. Pleasant Valley Library, 1584 Main St., Pleasant Valley. 845-635-8460. Catskill Mountain Music Together. Craft and music making at the Kingston Farmer's Market. 12- 1:30pm. Kingston Farmer's Market, Wall St., Kingston. 845-657-2600. Sunday, August 4 Callicoon Farmer's Market. Area's largest, season-long farmers' market featuring farm-fresh locally grown produce and artisan products. 11am2pm. Callicoon Creek Park, A. Dorrer Dr., Callicoon. 866-270-2015. La Guelaguetza. Festival of Oaxacan culture featuring traditional folk costumes, dances, music and food. Also on site will be children's activities, food vendors, arts and craft vendors, 9th Annual HV Rib Fest Saturday, August 17 social service organizations. 2-7pm. Waryas Park, Main St., Poughkeepsie. 845-454-3222. Monday, August 5 Community Tai Chi. Come enjoy Tai Chi. Beginners of all levels are welcome! 6-8pm. Mid Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 914-475-4397. Tuesday, August 6 "Dig into Reading" Summer Program. Children will log minutes read either at the library or online. Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon. 845-831-1134, ext.103. Chess Club for Kids and Teens. Chess Club with Ken Evans and Mitchell Dominus as part of Kingston Library's Summer Reading Program for children. Registration required. 10-11:30am. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 845-331-0507, ext. 7. Graffiti at the Library. Teens will be drawing on sidewalks, driveways and the walkway leading into the library with chalk. Ages 8-13. Registration Required. 6:30pm. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. 845-691-2275, ext. 16. Tween Crafts. Sara creates something