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34 Hudson Valley Parent n December 2016 1: Thursday Children's Theatre. Kids who dream of seeing their name in lights will learn all the tricks of the trade in one of these standing-ovation-worthy acting workshops for kids ages 8-12. Fee. 4-5:15pm. Mid-Hudson Civic Center. 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. 454-5800 x1208. Christmas Lights on Colden Hill. Animated light and music display which is open to the public each night during the holiday season. 5-11pm. Christ- mas on Colden Hill. 125 Colden Hill Rd, Newburgh. Dance of the Lights. Dance of the Lights is a holiday light show synchronized with music 7pm. Canal Towne Emporium. 107 Sullivan St, Wurts- boro. 888-2100. Face to Face Time: A Parent/Child Group. Who's faster, kids or parents? 5-6:30pm. Goshen Public Library. 203 Main St, Goshen. 294-6606. Fans of Fiction. Lively discussion of this month's book selection. Title to be announced. 7pm. Tuxe- do Park Library. 227 Rte 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Free Story Time at High Meadow. 4 and under. Every Thursday. 9:15-10:15am. High Meadow School. 3643 Main St, Stone Ridge. 687-4855. Homework Help. Children in grades 1-6 receive homework help from Newburgh School District teachers. 4-6pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St, Newburgh. 563-3601. Homework Help Center. Kindergarten through 6th. Mon-Thurs. 4:30-7 pm. Grinnell Library. 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 297-3428. Striders Club hosted by MVP Health Care at Newburgh Mall. 9am-10am. Newburgh Mall Cen- ter Court. 1401 Rte 300, Newburgh. 564-1400. 2: Friday A Holiday on Huguenot Street: Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Caroling, tree lighting, cocoa and treats. 6:45-8pm. Historic Huguenot Street at the Deyo House. 74 Huguenot St, New Paltz. 255-1660. A Christmas Carol. Presented by Ulster Ballet Company. Fri. 7:30pm; Sat. 4pm; Sun. 2pm. UPAC. 601 Bdwy, Kingston. 339-6088. 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. Celebration of Lights Party. Holiday themed activities, treats and fireworks. 5:30-7:30 pm. Mid-Hudson Children's Museum. 75 North Water St, Poughkeepsie. 471-0589. Calendar I t seems like we've been prepar- ing for December for months. As busy as it is, it also ushers in a kinder, more family-oriented time. Our staff shares their favor- ite parts of the season, but visit us online and on Facebook to let us know your family's favorites, too. "I love lounging around surrounded by family in December and doing anything that that makes us laugh." — Terrie Goldstein, Publisher "I love making (and eating!) gingerbread. It's as hard as eggnog is to find outside of the holiday season - so I look forward to eating all I can find." — Felicia Hodges, Editor "My favorite part of December is going to Holiday in the Park at Six Flag Great Adven- ture with my fiance. We have the best time riding roller coaster in the snow, eating the best waffles ever and drinking hot cider by the giant electronic tree." — Brittany L. Morgan, Web Editor "My favorite part of December is our 'Polar Express Night'. We get in our jammies, grab some hot cocoa, our book on tape and drive around looking at Christmas lights listening to the book until the kids fall asleep." — Pamela Perry, Community Liaison "My favorite thing to do in December is traveling to western New York to spend the holidays with my family." — Pam Soscia, Traffic Manager "Each year since my oldest child was born I've gotten my boys a new orament. When we put them on the tree, it reminds me of all the beautiful moments we've shared throughout the years." — Christy Olivier, Media Advisor "My favorite thing to do in December is snuggling up in a blanket in front of the fireplace with my family and dreaming of warmer weather." — Veronica Ingram-Henry, Media Advisor "My favorite De- cember tradition is watching Christmas specials with the kids. The older I get, the more convincing I have to be to get them to do it. 'Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol' is an old school family favorite." — Matt Silverman, Media Advisor "My favorite thing to do in December is to put on a Christmas movie I like and bake sugar cookies." — Madison Beckman, Intern Happy Holidays!