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CALENDAR (Continued from Page 35) your valentine with a live dove! Prepaid registration required. 9:30 & 11am. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Muser Dr., Cornwall. 845-534-5506 ext. 204. Fee. Origami Kingston. Explore the art of Japanese paper folding. Ages 5 and up; teens and adults may attend as well. 10:30am. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 845-331-0507. Weekend Respite. Saturday Respite Program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities 6-21 years old. Offers a variety of fun recreational activities to promote social interaction both on-site and on field trips. 10am-3pm. Greystone Programs' Sugar Loaf Campus, 1404 Kings Hwy., Sugar Loaf. 845-469-3760. WinterFest. Family-friendly event featuring chili cook-off, wagon hayrides, wood carving demonstrations, children's tent, toasted marshmallows & roasted chestnuts. 11am-2pm. Admission: $2; 6 & under free. Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Rd., Highland, NY. 845-691-9911. Sunday, February 9 Babysitting Preparedness Courses. The course is led by nationally certified instructors, helping to prepare for all types of emergency situations while caring for children. Ages 12 and up. Completion of the course will result in a 2-year certification from the American Safety and Health Institute. 9am-3pm. Northern Dutchess Hospital, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck. 845-4759742. Fee. For more great calendar listings visit us online at hvparent.com Monday, February 10 Bookmark Club. Book reading journey for elementary age students. Short stories and chapter books by various authors, drawing, bookmaking, films, printmaking, comics, cartooning, bookmark making! 4-5pm. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 845-331-0507. Homework Help. Children in grades 1-6 receive homework help from Newburgh School District teachers. Bilingual teachers are available. No registration is required. Check with library when weather is bad. 4-6pm. Newburgh Free Library, Storyhour Room, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 845-563-3600. Tuesday, February 11 Children's Story Hours. Toddler Time Tuesday. Ages 18 mo-3yrs. 10:30am. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 845-331-0507. Read with Kona. Child can read aloud to Kona, a Boston Terrier in this 15 min, one-on-one appointment. For grades 1 and up. Registration required. East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Rt. 376, Hopewell Junction. 845-221-9943. Wednesday, February 12 Animals & Nature Together. Learn about different animals and nature with crafts, stories, hands-on exploration, songs, movement. A 6 week parent/ child program. Ages 2-4yrs. 10-11am. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. 25 Blvd., Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-5345506. Fee. Preschool Storytime. Calling all preschoolers! Come for stories, songs and crafts! Cancelled when school is closed or delayed. 11-11:45am. Starr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030. Thursday, February 13 Lego Club. Children can build wonderful Lego creations with friends. Space is limited, RSVP for each session, drop-ins are welcome. Ages 4 and up. 3:455:00pm. Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon. 845-831-1134 ext.103. 36 Hudson Valley Parent n February 2014