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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 31 Sta Picks Cooking with the Family. March 1. This is a wonderful opportunity for the family to cook together. Kids in kindergarten and up will learn how to make delicious recipes that the entire family will love, such as a simple fajita or egg wrap. Space is limited. Registration required. 4:30pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte. 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Maple Sugar Tours. March 4. As winter comes to an end, maple sugaring season begins! Come to see, learn and most importantly, taste! Please wear boots and dress warmly! 11am-3pm. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Outdoor Discovery Center. 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall. 834-5506 ext. 212. Roots to Shoots! March 7. March is the perfect time to plan a garden and a great way to get the kids excited to be outside in the spring. Learn how to make your own compostable ower pots, learn which plants can grow together nicely and find out how to start a garden even if you don't have any garden beds. Prepaid registration required. 6-7:30pm. Hudson Highland Nature Museum Wildlife Education Center. 25 Blvd., Cornwall-on-Hudson. 534-7781. Abilities First Showcase. March 10. A day that brings together resoures and unique services or products that meet the everyday needs and interests of families, individuals or caregivers for those with any disability. There will be sensory sensitive activities, special performances, demonstrations and a meet and greet with costume characters. Free and open to the public. For all ages and abilities! 9am-3. Poughkeepsie Galleria. 2001 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. 485-9803. Scout Weekend at Mt. Peter. March 11. Calling all scouts! Scouts and their family members will be able to take advantage of deep discounts on lift tickets as well as ski and snowboard rentals. Certified instructors of Mt. Peter's Mountain School will also be offering FREE beginner lessons with the purchase of a lift ticket throughout Scout Weekend. An official merit badge counselor will be on hand to provide sign-offs. Advanced reservations are not required, but are recommended for larger scout groups. All Day. Mount Peter. 51 Old Mt. Peter Rd., Warwick. 986-4940. National Children's Craft Day. March 14. Kids age 4 and up are welcome to have fun with craft supplies. Come with an idea in mind, follow an example provided, or let your creativity take control! 6:30- 7:30pm. Newburgh Free Library Storyhour Room. 124 Grand St., Newburgh. 563-3601. Easter Bunny Arrives at Newburgh Mall. March 17. Bring the kids to meet the Easter Bunny. Bunny arrives March 17th and will be in the center court until March 31st. Hop on over to visit with the Easter Bunny and have a memorable photo taken. Newburgh Mall. 1401 Rte. 300, Newburgh. 564-1400. Food Science: Sweet Tooth! March 22. Find out about the science of candy and ice cream in this super sweet program. We'll have candy experiments, taste tests and finish up by making our own ice cream! 5-6pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Funny Bunnies! March 31. Why do rabbits have so many babies? How do they protect themselves from predators? Learn about the native Eastern Cottontail and then take a walk to search for signs of wild rabbits. Meet a live rabbit and make a bunny craft to take home. 10am, 11:30am. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Outdoor Discovery Center. 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall. 834-5506. For more daily fun activities, log onto hvparent.com/calendar 6: Tuesday Needle and Hook: A Knitting and Crafting Meet-Up. Looking for a place to chat and craft? Working on a project? Want to start a project, or just need help with the finishing touches? Bring your own materials! Some knitting patterns will be available. Registration required. 1-3pm. Kent Public Library. 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes. 225-8585. 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. Toddletime. Register in the Just for Kids Area. A program for tots and caregivers to help introduce toddlers to the world of books through stories, finger-plays and songs. There will be toys out for play and social time. Please try to make other arrangements for siblings so this is a special time for you and your toddler. 9:30 -10:15am. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. Tuesday Night Time Travels with the Peanuts Gang. Register in the Just for Kids Area. Children can join our evening book club to travel back in time with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang. Each week a different historical event will be covered with books, videos and crafts! 6-7pm. Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Library Meeting Room. 203 Main St., Goshen. 294-6606. 7: Wednesday Baby Brain Time. Engage your little one in activities to help promote the ABC's of early literacy. This program is designed for ages birth through 18 months and for one child to take part with one adult. Registration is required. 10am. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. 479 Broadway, Monticello. 794-4660 ext. 5. Branch Out! A first book discussion experience 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. We will have a reading and discussion and a related 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. Reading Buddies with Paws for a Cause. For children in grades 1 and up. Come to the library and read to the dogs of Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause! Each child gets approximately 15 minutes of reading time with the dogs. Space is limited. Registration is required. 6:30pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte. 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. Roots to Shoots! March is the perfect time to plan a garden and a great way to get the kids (Continued on Page 32)