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32 Hudson Valley Parent n January 2018 New Mother's Social Circle. This group is for mamas looking for friendship, answers about your new baby and socialization. We have a different weekly discussion topic. Continue the conversation in downtown New Paltz over lunch and shopping, or head to the rail trail or playground for some sunshine and running around. You can just drop in! Your first time is free and then it's just $5. Every Tuesday. 10am-12pm. New Baby New Paltz. 264 Main St., New Paltz. 255-0624. Shake, Rattle and Read. Music and movement program featuring songs, instruments, rhyme and more for children ages 1-5 accompanied by adult caregiver. No registration required. 1- 1:30pm. Newburgh Free Library, Town Branch. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Winter Farm Stand at Bialas Farm. Homegrown veggies plus Luna Grown Jam, Freedom Hill Farm Yogurt, Kefir, Cheese and Honey and Janet's Quality Baked Goods and Breads. 3 -6:30pm. Bialas Farms. 74 Celery Ave., New Hampton. 374-6941. 3: Wednesday Branch Out! For first-third graders. Children will take out the selected picture book from the library at least a week in advance and read it at home with their families. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month. We will have a shared reading, discussion of the story and an activity. Registration strongly suggested! This month...The Bad Seed by Jory John. 6 – 7pm. Newburgh Free Library, Town Branch. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Creative Photographers of the Hudson Valley. Photographers of all ages, skill levels and experience are welcome at the monthly meetings. Learn new techniques and share your knowledge. 6:15 – 8pm. Newburgh Free Library, Story hour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Indoor Farm Market. Indoor Farm Market open Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the winter. 9 Types of Heirloom tomatoes, 7 types of peppers, 5 types of gourmet eggplants, cucumbers and herbs. Tour the greenhouse by appointment. 10am-3pm. Warwick Tomatoes. 179 Stanfordville Rd., Warwick. 500-2080. Music Conservatory of Westchester Spring Open House. Spring is around the corner and music is in the air! The Conservatory will hold informational open houses for prospective students and their parents on Wed, Jan 3rd and Tues, Jan 9th from 4-7pm. Let your child experience the many extraordinary benefits of music this spring! Music Conservatory of Westchester. 216 Central Ave., White Plains. 914-761-3900. Calendar Seasonal Crafts Art Class for kids! Jan. 11. Join instructor Rowan Willigan for this fun art class for kids ages 10 and up! Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques including but not limited to watercolor, abstraction, still-life and collage. Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm. The D'amby Project Studio. 7270 South Bdwy, Red Hook. 750-2867. Bakeology 101 for Tweens and Teens. Jan. 12. Learn to bake like a pro with the help of local baker and educator, Dana Devine O'Malley. Each month we'll be making a new homemade treat from scratch. Registration is required as space is limited. 3:30pm. Howland Public Library. 313 Main St., Beacon. 831-1134. DIY Make and Take: Home Décor. Jan. 13. Give any room a fresh look with simple DIY décor ideas. January starts a New Year, so why not start with refreshing your home décor? You'll have a choice of two projects TBA. Registration required. 11am – 12pm. Newburgh Free Library Town Branch. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Easy Homemade Lip Balm. Jan. 16. Looking for a way to refresh your lips during the harsh weather? This Homemade Lip Balm recipe is so easy to make and will have your lips moisturized in a matter of seconds. Use simple ingredients. You'll love the process of making it. Register online. 7-8:30pm. Newburgh Free Library. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3600. Zine Club. Jan. 19. Calling all artists, cartoonists, photographers, writers and poets. Collaborate with other Beacon area teens to publish a zine for teens, by teens. What's a zine? Zines are DIY underground magazines. All supplies are provided. Just bring yourself and your imagination. 3-5pm. Howland Public Library. 313 Main St., Beacon. 831-1134. Knit Together Knitting Club. Jan. 23. Why knit on your own when you can knit together? Come to join our friendly group and bring your knitting, crocheting or other handwork. New to knitting? No problem! All levels of experience are welcome. 10-11:30am. Howland Public Library. 313 Main St., Beacon. 831-1134. Tuesday for Tots. Jan. 30. Program for ages 2-5 every Tuesday. A special time for our younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Drop in any time between 10 and 12 for play-dough, crafts, activities and friends! 10am-12pm. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 518-584-5540. Find a complete list of Holiday Happenings events at hvparent.com/calendar Unless otherwise indicated, phone numbers are within the 845 area code 1: Monday Hobby Night. Model trains, slot cars, model kits and scenery. First Monday of each month. 7pm. The Hyde Park Station. 34 River Rd., Hyde Park. Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing at Mt. Peter. Conditions permitting. Great for kids, fun for families. See website for hours of operation. Mount Peter Ski Area. 51 Old Mount Peter Rd., Warwick. 986-4940. 2: Tuesday Home Sweet Home, Photos by Isaac Diggs. Photographs of Paul Rudolph's Orange County Government Center. On display through January 7. Closed Sat and Sun. 9am-5pm. Grit Works. 115 Bdwy, Newburgh. 565-0700.