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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 31 For Goodness Snakes. Come meet several live snakes from the Museum's collections and learn about life cycle, habits, and habitats of these often misunderstood reptiles. Fee. Please register. 10am. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center. 25 Blvd, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 534-5506, ext. 212. Holiday Craft Fair. Kick off your Holiday shopping early this year! All weekend. Mid-Hudson Civic Cen- ter. 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. 454-5800. Horse Fun Day. Ride a horse lead-line, groom and learn all about different tack and equipment that go with horses! Decorate your own horse shoe and much more! Must register. Northwind Farm. 2496 Bruynswick Rd, Wallkill. 834-344-1234. Imagination Movers. Dates and times vary. 3pm-5pm. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. 1008 Brown St, Peekskill. 914-739-0039 ext 2. Kingston Model Railroad Club Train Show. Saturdays and Sundays in November. 12-5pm. Kingston Model Railroad Club. 99 Susan St, Kings- ton. 334-8233. Lunch on the Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday, barbeque serving delicious family favorites hot off the grill. 11:30am-4:30pm. DuBois Farms U-Pick. 209 Perkinsville Rd, Highland. 795-4037. Staff Picks 2nd Annual Toy Drive Nov. 1-Mid Dec. Bring an unwrapped toy for a needy child in the community. 12- 9pm. Silvio's Villa. 274 Rte 94 S, Warwick. 987-1500. Free Fishing Days Nov. 11. Anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry is required. Throughout New York State. 518-402-8044. Hudson Valley Sport Expo Nov. 12. Featuring Joe Panik with auto- graph signing, Q & A, vendors and more. Golds Gym. 258 Titusville Rd, Poughkeep- sie. 463-4800. Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire Nov. 12. Family-friendly event that cele- brates what the mid-Hudson Valley is in- venting, making and creating. 10am-4pm. Poughkeepsie Day School. 260 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. 462-7600. Ritz Kidz "Newburgh's Got Talent " Talent Show Nov. 13. Performance categories for the talent show include Dance, Vocal, Instru- mental and Dramatic/Comedic Interpre- tation. 4-6pm. Ritz Theater. 107 Bdwy, Newburgh. 784-1199. Festival of Toys Nov. 18-20. Model trains zip through min- iature Warwick in a huge display, and the fine collection of toys and games are also on exhibit. Reservations recommended. 9am-2pm. A.W. Buckbee Center. 2 Colo- nial Ave, Warwick. 986-3236 x101. Live Animals at Barnes and Noble Nov. 20. 10am-4pm. Barnes and Noble at Newburgh Crossing. 1245 Rte 300, New- burgh. 534-5506, ext. Rosendale International Pickle Festival Nov. 20. Cultures of many countries are represented with food and music. Vendors, contests, prizes, and plenty of pickles. 10am-5pm. Rosendale Recreation Center. 1055 NY-32, Rosendale. 204-8827. Spark Media ~ Reel Expressions International Youth Film Festival. Enjoy a selection of some of the world's greatest youth-produced short films, experience hands-on fun (interactive animation stations, green screens, photo ops, and more), delicious food, and a Q &A with youth filmmakers. 5:30-8pm. Bardavon 1869 Opera House. 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. Story Hour 5-8 yr. olds. Join us for crafts, songs, and games. 4-5:30pm. Town of Esopus Library. 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 338-558. Toddler Story Time. Fun interactive Story Time in- cludes books, rhymes and songs for children ages 18-36 months. Registration required. 10-11am. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Video Game Club. Come join us to play Wii games and Legos with fellow gamers! Pre-registration required. 4-5pm. Goshen Public Library. 203 Main St, Goshen. 294-6606. 5: Saturday Creative Strings Improvising Orchestra. The perfect niche for expressive young minds. Ages 6 and up. Every Sat. 12-1pm. Center for Creative Education. 464 Main St, Beacon. 718-930-3522. Fall Drop-in Preschool StoryTime. Stories, rhymes, songs and activities to promote early lit- eracy in preschool children ages 3-5 yrs. 1-1:45pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Mommy and Me Class. Singing, story-time, a sen- sory based activity/game, snack and a craft. Must register, fee. 10-11:15am. Montgomery Nursery School. 21 Wallkill Ave, Montgomery. 457-7415. Play and Learn Together. Stories, movement, and activities as well as an opportunity to speak with an early childhood professional. Registration required. Every Wednesday. 10-11am. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St, New- burgh. 563-3601. Strengthening Families. Adults and their children build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skill, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. Must register. Every Wednesday. 5:45-8:30pm, Washingtonville Middle School. 38 West Main St, Washingtonville. 344-1234. 3: Thursday LEGO Club - "Tall Towers Challenge". Grades K-5. We've got the LEGOs, you bring the ideas. 4:30- 5:30pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Preschool Story Time. Kids ages 3-5 will read stories, sing songs, dance around, and more at this super fun story time program! Registration required. Every Thursday. 10-11am. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Tiny Tyke Playtime. Free play, music, and time for "tiny tyke socialization." Every Thursday. 1-2pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Toddler Story Time. Stories, songs and fin- ger-plays, snack and a simple craft. Registration is required. 10:30am. Millbrook Free Library. 3 Friendly Ln, Millbrook. 677-3611. 4: Friday Babes in Bookland - Baby Story Time. Babies and books, songs, rhymes, bounces, and playtime. 11am. First Presbyterian Church of Highland. 30 Church St, Highland. 691-2275. Growing Together. Meaningful conversations and support for parents Register. Every Friday. 10am- 12pm. North East Community Center. 51 South Center St, Millerton. 518-789-4259. Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Day. Free op- portunity to have your work reviewed by college reps. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library. 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 471-7477. (Continued on Page 32)