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40 Hudson Valley Parent n May 2018 21: Monday 2018 Middle School Battle of the Books: Bi-weekly Meetings. Battle of the Books is a trivia contest for 6th-9th graders with questions based on 8 books that all warriors read. Battle of the Books is a national Summer Reading Program for middle and high-school students in the five-county region of the Mid-Hudson Library System. Interested? Get in touch! 5-6pm in the East Room. Tivoli Free Library. 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 757-3771. Stories and More. Join us at the library for stories, songs, games and crafts designed with our youngest patrons in mind. We will focus on developing early literacy skills and have fun too! This program is for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Mondays from 10-11am and Fridays from 11am-12pm. Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. 479 Broadway, Monticello. 794-4660 ext 5. 22: Tuesday Movement and Music. Musician Abby Lappen will present movement and songs for children as part of a special Story Hour in the library's community room, which is wheelchair accessible. This program is free and open to the public. 10-11am. Hudson Area Library. 51 N 5th St., Hudson. 518-828-1792. Toddler Time at the Hurley Nursery School. A fun packed hour for children 18 months-3 years old, with a grown up. We sing our welcome song, hear a story, play with other children our age (grown ups also get to socialize), do a craft, have snacks, and sing our goodbye song. Registration required. 10-11am. Hurley Nursery School. 13 Main St., Hurley. 339-1036. 23: Wednesday Mommy and Me Class. Our Mommy and Me class is designed for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. The class will include singing, story-time, a sensory based activity/game, snack and a craft! Each week, a new theme is introduced such as colors, numbers, nursery rhymes, and seasons. 10-11:15am. Montgomery Nursery School. 21 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery. 457-7415. 24: Thursday Harmonies on the Hudson feat. Prana. Harmonies on the Hudson 2018 Season Preview in Clermont Cottage! Join us in kicking off our summer concert series with Prana featuring Baird Hersey. This free concert will be enjoyed with light refreshments in the Clermont Cottage, rain or shine! Prana is a Sanskrit word meaning: breath, vital energy, life force. It is also a five-voice a cappella group who uses their breath to make sound to relax the body, still the mind and open the heart. Their sound is a unique blend of western folk, jazz, and choral music with a strong emphasis on vocal harmonics. 6pm. Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Cottage. 87 Clermont Ave., Germantown. 518-537-6622. 25: Friday Uke Fest. Announcing our 6th annual family friendly weekend retreat for ukulele players of all skill levels! Workshops, concerts, jam sessions, great food and lots of fun. Tuition includes all classes, meals and a concert by our world-class staff. Bring the family and enjoy a weekend of music and friends in a gorgeous natural setting, rich in history. Children and teens are welcome to attend with a guardian. The Ashokan Center. 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge. 657-8333. Zerbini Family Circus at Museum Village. The Zerbini Family Circus will be at Museum Village again! Come see jugglers, high flyers, high wire acts, camels, clowns and more! This is a fun event for the whole family! Purchased tickets are good for any show and are cheaper in advance! Advanced Ticket Prices: Adult (12 and over) – $12.00; Children (under 12) – $10.00; Children under 3 – Free. 5-7pm. Museum Village. 1010 State Rte. 17M, Monroe. 782-8248. 26: Saturday Dungeons and Dragons. Come play this classic game with us! We'll be happy to teach you how to play. Call the library to sign up. 1pm. Hurley Library. 48 Main St., Hurley . 338-2092. Memorial Day Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort. You're invited to celebrate our 60th birthday this Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy our spectacular fireworks display, live entertainment, and Chef Paul's World Famous Barbeque. Plus, experience all of our included indoor and outdoor activities for an unforgettable family getaway. All Day. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort. 600 State Rte. 44/55, Highland. Story Walk Opening Day at The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. The Story Walk allows families to read their way along the Meadow trail with beautiful illustrations and nature references. Read "Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward and look for clues about these special animals as you stroll along our meadow trail. Take a guided walk along the Story Walk Trail and meet one of the animals from the book. 10am-4pm. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Outdoor Discovery Center. 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall. 534-5506 ext. 204. 27: Sunday Memorial Day Weekend at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Kick off summer with fun and games on this long weekend! Splash around in Yogi Bear's Water Zone or grab a frozen drink at our poolside Tiki Bar. The kids will kick everything off in our holiday pots and pans parade and morning arts and crafts. Don't miss the adult horseshoe and cornhole tournament. Plus, we'll have a delicious BBQ dinner on Saturday night with live entertainment. Happy Memorial Day Weekend! All Day. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Lazy River. 50 Bevier Rd., Gardiner. 28: Monday Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. City of Kingston and Kingston Veterans Association to Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. 1-3pm. Veteran's Park in front of City Hall. 420 Broadway, Kingston. Memorial Day Parade. Memorial Day Parade down Main Street, ceremony at Veterans Memorial at the corner of Broad and Main Streets. 1-3pm. Village of Fishkill. Main St., Fishkill. Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Day Parade steps off from its formation on West and Third Street promptly at 10am. The parade proceeds down West Street to Broadway, then turns onto Liberty Street and continues into Washington's Headquarters. 10-11:30am. City of Newburgh. Broadway, Newburgh. The Tuxedo Park Library Memorial Day Picnic. The Tuxedo Park Library will commemorate those who have served our country with their 15th An- nual Memorial Day Community Picnic. This event gives an opportunity for the library to show our gratitude to local service men and women, our fondness four our patrons and an immense ap- preciation for the Tuxedo Park community. Many thanks to library staff members and dedicated lo- cal volunteers for organizing an event that brings hundreds of people together. 12-2:30pm. Tuxedo Park Library. 227 Rte. 17, Tuxedo Park. 351-2207. 29: Tuesday Tuesday for Tots. A special time for our younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. 10am. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 518-584-5540. 30: Wednesday Preschool Wednesday. Story hour for ages 3-5 years, followed by crafts and music. 10:30am-12pm. The Kingston Library. 55 Franklin St., Kingston. 331-0507. 31: Thursday Fantastic Fours and Fives Storytime. Children hear stories, explore books and create related crafts. 1:30-2:30pm. Gardiner Library. 133 Farmer's Tpke., Gardiner. 255-1255 Mom "Me" Time. Gather with moms, moms to be, and their children ages in utero to 18 months. Learn, play, grow! Meets every Thursday in the community room. 10am. Saugerties Public Library. 91 Washington Ave., Saugerties. 246-4317. CALENDAR (Continued from Page 39) For more great calendar listings visit us online at hvparent.com