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40 Hudson Valley Parent n May 2014 YOUR Calendar Hudson Valley Fair Sunday, May 4 EDITORS PICK Thursday, May 8 We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Michael Rosen's award-winning book, We're Going On A Bear Hunt, is brought vividly and noisily to the stage! Join these intrepid adven- turers on their quest to find a bear! Catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure! 10am and 12pm. Bardavon. 35 Mar- ket St., Poughkeepsie. 845-473-5288 ext.106. This Trip Is Featured On Myfamilytripplanner.com MyFamilyTripPlanner.com is a brand new website that helps parents plan day, weekend and holiday trips right here in the Hudson Valley! This site guarantees that every listing is kid friendly, so you never have to wonder if the kids will have fun! MY TripPlanner.com family Thursday, May 1 Dream Time Story Time. Wear your favorite PJs and join Miss Holly for bedtime stories and a craft. Ages 3-5. 6:30pm. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. 845-691-2275. Homework Help. Children in grades 1-6 receive help from Newburgh School District teachers. Bilingual teachers available. No registration required. 4-6pm. Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 845-563-3600. OWLS Book Club. Using books they're reading for school or library books, stu- dents use English Arts & Literacy skills to become book detectives. Children must bring a book with them. 2nd/3rd graders, first Thursday each month, 4-5:30pm. 4th/5th graders, third Thurs- day each month, 4-5:30pm. Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon. 845-831-1134 ext.103. Preschool Story Time. Come for sto- ries, songs and crafts! 11-11:45am. Starr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030. Afternoon Story Time. Join us for a fun story time and activities. 1-2pm. Barnes & Noble, 1245 Rte. 300 (Union Ave.), Newburgh. 845-567-0782. Toddler Story Time. Come for stories, songs and crafts! 10:15-10:45am. Starr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030. Together Time: From A to Zebra. Let's explore the world of animals through stories, art, movement and song. Fee. Ages 2-3, 9:45-10:30am; Ages 3-4, 11- 11:45am. Mid Hudson Children's Muse- um, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589. Friday, May 2 123 PLAY Parent Child Playgroup. Meets every Friday, for children 18 months and older, in a preschool en- vironment. 9:15-10am. 123 PLAY, 437 New Paltz Rd., Highland. 845-691-3593. Baby Time Story Time. Rhymes, songs, and simple stories for ages 6-18 months. Space limited, weekly regis- tration required. 10:30am. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. 845-691-2275. Annual Evening Frog Walk. Twilight walk in the wetlands to learn how to recognize frogs by their call. Weather dependent. Bring flashlight. Fee. Rain- date: May 9. 7:30pm. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Muser Dr., Cornwall. 845-534-5506 ext. 204. Pint Size Playgroup. Lttle ones enjoy puzzles, games and toys! No registra- tion required. Ages 5 and under. 10:30- 11:30am. Blodgett Memorial Library, 37 Broad St., Fishkill. 845-896-9215. Saturday, May 3 Build a Flower Planter. Free hands-on workshop for children 5-12. First come/ first served. No early arrivals. 9am- 12pm. Home Depot, 3470 North Rd., Poughkeepsie. 845-485-0420. Tai Chi & Wushu Kung Fu for Chil- dren. Slow meditative exercise for re- laxation and focus. Ages 5-8, 10-11am; Ages 9-12, 11:30am-12:30pm; Ages 13-18, 1-2pm. Sacred Heart School, 24 South Robinson Ave., Newburgh. 845- 561-1433 or 845-249-9230. Weekend Sanctuary Tours. Meet many of our 300+ rescued farm animals, hear rescue stories. Leisurely pace. 11am-2:30pm. Tours every 30min. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties. 845-336-8447.