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Saturday, Nov. 21

Drawing Symmetrical Objects with Shawn Dell Joyce: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Goshen Public Library, Goshen, free. Learn how to draw wine glasses, tea cups and saucers, and other symmetrical objects, and learn a short-hand trick for perspective. All you need is a pencil and paper. Registration is required, and you will be emailed a Zoom link. amina@goshenpubliclibrary.org.

Super Science Saturdays - Virtual program: 2:30-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. A virtual science program with fun facts and activities designed for children 5-9. November: The Science of Fun – Join us for a look at science toys and nifty gadgets you can make yourself. To register visit newburghlibrary.org. 563-3623. Sscoggan@rcls.org.

Chili Take Out Fundraiser: 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Time and the Valleys Museum parking lot, 332 Main St., Grahamsville. The dinner includes, 16 oz. chili (mild or hot, with all the fixings) rice, cornbread and ice cream. The ice cream is donated by Gillette Creamery and food catered by the Neversink General Store. Tickets for the Chili Take Out are $10 per meal and are available at timeandthevalleysmuseum.org, or by sending a check to, Time and the Valleys Museum, P.O. Box 254, Grahamsville NY 12740 or calling 985-7700. Tickets will also be available at the door. Funds raised through the Chili Take Out will support the Museum’s educational programs.

Sunday, Nov. 22

Chili and Cornbread Take-out: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Greenville VFW Post 3175, 1316 Route 6, Port Jervis. Chili and Cornbread Take-out Pre-Order only Nov. 22, 2020 from 2-4 pm $10 per dinner. 978-4666. bikergramma4@yahoo.com.

Monday, Nov. 23

One-on-one Computer Help: 2-4:45 p.m. Nov. 23, Mamakating Library, Wurtsboro, free, via Zoom, tailored to your concerns and questions. Sign up for a 45-minute slot by emailing mamcirc@rcls.org. 888-8004. mamcirc@rcls.org.

Adult Curbside Craft Kits - Thanksgiving Garland - Virtual Craft Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. Create a pumpkin pie motif garland as a festive Thanksgiving decoration. Supplies: one 8x12 inch piece of orange felt for pie filling, one 8x12 inch piece of tan felt for pie crust, 60-inch piece of jute cord, scissors and glue. Need supplies? We have 12 kits to hand out to people who sign up for this program. Supplies, except for scissors and glue, are included in the kit. Register at newburghlibrary.org and instructions will be sent to arrange a curbside pick-up time. When registering you must include an email address to be sent instructions for picking up a supply kit. If registration is full or you have supplies, there is no need to register. Just follow along with the recorded video that will be available as a link.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

SUNY Orange to hold a Financial Aid 101 Workshop via Zoom: 3-5 p.m. Nov. 24, SUNY Orange, Middletown, free, via Zoom, technology from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 24. A similar workshop is also scheduled from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 8. Participants will learn how to research and apply for federal and state aid, and scholarships. Information on the importance of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be provided. For more information, email finaid@sunyorange.edu. To register, visit https://sunyorange.edu/financialaid/workshops.html. 341-4030. finaid@sunyorange.edu.

G Suite Session 2 - Google Drive, Docs, Sheets - Virtual Program: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. G-Suite Series These sessions will be held on the Zoom application. A link to the meeting will be sent via e-mail prior to the class start. Zoom webinar: https://my.nicheacademy.com/rcls-staff/course/12280. Google Drive is like an online hard drive where you can store all your files. You can access your files from any device, and, best of all, you never have to save: Drive automatically saves every time you make an edit! Google Drive: create and organize files Google Docs, Google Sheets: create, edit, share, collaborate. The most popular feature of Google Docs is the ability for multiple people to edit the same document at the same time. Register at newburghlibrary.org. 563-3609. Sscott@rcls.org.

Fall Tail Waggin' Dog Tales!: - Virtual Program: 6:30-7 p.m. Nov. 24, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. Join us for some time spent reading some dog-related stories. There will also be some Virtual Visits with some of our Tail Waggin' Therapy Dogs on Facebook. 563-3612. Bsakow@rcls.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Kids' Crafts with Miss Pati: 4-5 p.m. Nov. 25, Mamakating Library, Wurtsboro, free. For kids in grades K-3. Make a collage with Miss Pati on Zoom. To register, email mamcirc@rcls.org. 888-8004. mamcirc@rcls.org.

Helen Hayes Hospital Spinal Cord Injury & Amputee Support Group: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 25, every Wed., Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw. This support group is open to individuals living with spinal cord injury and amputation, as well as their families and friends. If you would like to participate in the phone support group call 786-4258 at 6 p.m. The password to enter is 1234. 786-4950. peter.gagliardo@helenhayeshosp.org.

Heartwood Hotel Series Adventures! - Virtual Read-a-long: 6:30-7 p.m. Nov. 25, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh. Listen and read-a-long with us as we follow the adventures of the Mona the mouse who is living and working alongside the other creatures who run the Heartwood Hotel. Tune in via newburghlibrary.org, FB page or their YouTube page each week for all of the adventures. Watch for the video introductions to each of our four books in the series. 563-3612. Bsakow@rcls.org.

Thursday, Nov. 26

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Rd., Glen Spey, free. All are welcome to free Community Thanksgiving dinner. Take-out and local deliveries only, reservations are required by Nov. 23. Meal pickup will take place at the Lumberland Town Hall on Nov. 26 between noon-3 p.m. Call Kezia Labuda at 672-3896 to reserve your holiday meal. kezialabuda@gmail.com.

Friday, Nov. 27

MIGHTY [small] Art Works Online Holiday Market: Nov. 27-Dec. 11, pickup dates and times are Dec. 19 - 20, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Orange County Arts Council, 45 St John St., Goshen. Orange County Arts Council is presenting its first online holiday market, “MIGHTY [small] Art Works.” All works of art will be for sale under $200. Buyers will purchase directly from the site. Proceeds will support local artists and Orange County Arts Council. These works include archival photographs, digital media, paintings, ornaments and more. ocartscouncil.org . 202-0140. info@ocartscouncil.org.

Love Local Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-28, Lewis Park, 80-92 Main St., Warwick. This holiday season, let the story of a handmade gift speak for itself – the intricate detail, the craftsmanship, the thought and care that goes into each unique piece. Wickham Works invites you to come and meet over 20 local artisans at the outdoor Love Local Holiday Maker Market. The $3 entry fee supports the Warwick Historical Society and Warwick Valley Community Center. Rain date Nov. 29. Mask wearing required and social distancing in effect. 917-922-0943. mshawsmith@wickhamworks.org.

Drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular: Nov. 27-Dec. 17, Thurs-Sun; Dec. 17-Jan. 3, show opens daily, gates open at 5 p.m. and the last car is admitted at 10 p.m., Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown. Thousands of lights and festive scenes placed throughout the fairgrounds. Unique light displays and specially designed animation segments along the way. Near the end, guests pull into the covered arena for a spectacular multi-media light show accompanied by popular holiday songs. Holiday treats available such as hot chocolate, eggnog, cider, cookies, Zeppoles, funnel cake and more. A limited number of cars passes on sale now for $20 (a $20 savings), while supplies last at orangecountyfair.com. On Facebook.

Saturday, Nov. 28

Small Business Saturday at the Mesier Homestead Gift Shop -- Shop Local: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, Mesier Homestead, 2 Spring St., Wappingers Falls. The Gift Shop offers a safe, non-crowded environment to do your holiday shopping. You’ll find items of interest to history buffs as well as people who just love our area. Many of the products they stock are unique to the Wappingers Historical Society… art by local artists, books by local authors and gifts that have images of iconic locations in our area. You can also shop online through wappingershistoricalsociety.org and pick-up curbside. All proceeds benefit the Wappingers Historical Society in their mission to preserve and promote the history of the Wappinger area and restore the 1741 Mesier Homestead. And if you can’t make it on this day, the Gift Shop will also be open Thursdays and Saturdays in December from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. through December 19. 632-1281. christinaungar@wappingershistorical.org.

Sunday, Nov. 29

Drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular: Through-Dec. 17, Thurs-Sun; Dec. 17-Jan. 3, show opens daily, gates open at 5 p.m. and the last car is admitted at 10 p.m., Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown. Thousands of lights and festive scenes placed throughout the fairgrounds. Unique light displays and specially designed animation segments along the way. Near the end, guests pull into the covered arena for a spectacular multi-media light show accompanied by popular holiday songs. Holiday treats available such as hot chocolate, eggnog, cider, cookies, Zeppoles, funnel cake and more. A limited number of cars passes on sale now for $20 (a $20 savings), while supplies last at orangecountyfair.com. On Facebook.

A Changing Arctic and What That Means: 1-2 p.m. Nov. 29, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro, $5 with a $15 cap per family. The Arctic is warming at twice the rate of the global average. Learn about many of the changes that come with that unprecedented warming. Jenny Rogers will speak on the topic of permafrost thaw, vegetation changes, and wetland effects, among other things. Rogers studies specifically how the changes might affect the carbon cycle in that region and how that may further accelerate climate change. She hopes to tie these distant changes with concepts that are nearer to us and the world of conservation. Call MEEC to register at 644-5014. Space is limited and masks are required. 644-5014. jackie.broder@mamakating.org.

Monday, Nov. 30

Gentle Yoga Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Nov. 30, Goshen Public Library, Goshen, free. Gentle Yoga Class with Nikki. Registration is required, and you will be emailed a link for this Zoom program. To register visit goshenpubliclibrary.org. amina@goshenpubliclibrary.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

SUNY Orange to hold a Virtual Information Session: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 1, SUNY Orange, 115 South St., Middletown, free. SUNY Orange Admissions staff will hold a Virtual Information Session designed to answer prospective students’ questions about the enrollment process, available financial aid, academic degree programs and more. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 341-4030 or at apply@sunyorange.edu.

SUNY Orange to host a Moderated Virtual Panel on Race and Racism: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 1, SUNY Orange, Middletown, free, via Zoom. The panel will be moderated by Paul Basinski, chair of Global Studies, and will explore the challenges of race and racism within this region, and the nation, from a personal and professional perspective, examining both the problems and potential solutions. Panelists will include faculty, staff, students and administrators. For more information or to acquire the Zoom link, contact Basinski at paul.basinski@sunyorange.edu. Information is also available at sunyorange.edu/gi. 341-4828. paul.basinski@sunyorange.edu,.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Helen Hayes Hospital Spinal Cord Injury & Amputee Support Group: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 2, every Wed., Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw. This support group is open to individuals living with spinal cord injury and amputation, as well as their families and friends. If you would like to participate in the phone support group call 786-4258 at 6 p.m. The password to enter is 1234. 786-4950. peter.gagliardo@helenhayeshosp.org.

SUNY Orange to hold a Virtual Health Professions Information Session: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2, Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), 115 South St., Middletown, free. The SUNY Orange Admissions staff will hold a Virtual Information Session for the College’s Health Professions degree programs. This session is designed to answer prospective students’ questions about entrance requirements for SUNY Orange’s competitive health professions degrees. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 341-4030 or at apply@sunyorange.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 3

Virtual talk about Irving Berlin: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library asks you to join Kenneth Korn, noted lecturer, in an informative and delightful virtual talk about Irving Berlin. Along with a discussion of Berlin's amazing personal biography, from penniless refugee to Hollywood and Broadway icon, Kenneth Korn's talk will also demonstrate with both recorded and live performance, the masterful ways in which an Irving Berlin song, such as "What Will I Do?", despite its apparent simplicity, is in fact crafted with brilliance and elegance. Mr. Berlin spent years at his home in Sullivan County, not too far away, at Lew Beach and his music was such a staple of Borscht Belt performers. This virtual program is limited to 100 registrants. Please register. Go to ebcpl.org, click on Adult Calendar, go to December and you will find your program there. This program will also be presented on YouTube Live.

Virtual Art Class - Generating Characters the Comics Consortium Way! with Walker Mettling: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Garner Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. Sign-up early. Learn to create comic book characters. Using a variety of fun and weird group drawing games, we'll submerge into our sketchbooks making a flurry of characters and we'll individually flesh one or two out so you can use them later. Time tested with kids and adults. All you need is paper and a pencil (or pen or favorite drawing utensil of choice) and maybe a couple dice. Students will receive the Google Meet link after purchasing the class. GARNER Arts Center's Virtual Art Classes are made possible by Taylor and Ned Harris Education Studio Supported by New York State Council on the Arts Supported by Rockland County Tourism. 947-7108. info@garnerartscenter.org.

Friday, Dec. 4

Holiday 'Take & Make' Zoom Workshops: Dec.4, via Zoom, $40 per person includes wreath materials. These live Zoom workshops will enable participants to safely create a beautiful holiday wreath, tabletop tree or kissing ball. Participants can pick up the materials for this project on Dec. 2 or Dec. 3 at either Cornell Cooperative Extension in Middletown or the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Participants will need their own pair of clippers and gloves. The Dec. 4 Zoom session will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens you will have received in your packet followed by a demonstration. Then attendees will work together in small Zoom groups with a Master Gardener Volunteer to create their own. For more information and to sign up now visit CCEOrangeCounty.org/events or call 344-1234 ext. 242 or email smd348@cornell.edu.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Christmas in the Village: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 5-6; Dec. 12-13, Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, $5. Explore our festive and fun Christmas Village during the day, or come later on for an illuminated evening experience! Stop into our Playhouse to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. 782-8248. education@museumvillage.org.

The Summit - Knowing More: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, free. The Summit brings together members of the community for an online, creative gathering. Learn about and discuss the initial findings of the Newburgh Arts & Cultural Study. Your feedback and input will contribute to the final report. The event features and celebrates Newburgh performers, makers, and visual artists. The Summit will be held via Zoom. Zoom login details will be sent prior to the event. To register visit newburghlibrary.org. newburghnyarts@gmail.com.

Sunday, Dec.6

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, Sullivan County SPCA, 104 Rock Hill Dr., Rock Hill. Digital downloads $15 each, all proceeds benefit the Sullivan County Animal Shelter (SPCA) We ask all guests to wait in their cars upon arrival. A volunteer will come out to meet you. This will allow us to limit one family and pet inside at one time. All guests must follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. 796-3120. sullivanspca1234@gmail.com.

Candle Making Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Mamakating Environmental Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro. Create your own beeswax candles. Discover how honeybees make wax, how they use it in their hive and how beeswax is harvested and prepared for candle making. Have fun creating your own hand rolled beeswax candles, and hand pour 1 small container candle. Pure beeswax makes superior candles. Great holiday gifts! $5 admission, $15 kit. Kit includes 2 full sheets of wax, 1 set of colored wax for decorating, cotton wick and supplies for 1 small container candle. Pre-registration is required. Masks and social distancing are followed. 644-5014. jackie.broder@mamakating.org.

Christmas in the Village: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, $5. Explore our festive and fun Christmas Village during the day, or come later on for an illuminated evening experience! Stop into our Playhouse to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. 782-8248. education@museumvillage.org.

Monday, Dec. 7

Virtual Chair Yoga: Noon-1 p.m. Dec. 7, Mondays in December, Tuxedo Park Library, Tuxedo Park. Virtual Chair Yoga presented by Helene Byron, Certified Yoga Instructor. Explore gentle movements, deep relaxation and meditation techniques. This class is perfect for those with limited mobility who prefer to work on a chair. Join In the comfort of your own home, you can work at your own pace. Register via the library’s calendar at tuxedoparklibrary.org or call the library at 351-2207. Registrants will receive an email shortly before the class with information on how to attend. 351-2207. magneta@rcls.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

SUNY Orange to hold a Financial Aid 101 Workshop via Zoom: 3-5 p.m. Dec. 8, SUNY Orange, Middletown, free, via Zoom, technology from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 24. Participants will learn how to research and apply for federal and state aid, and scholarships. Information on the importance of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be provided. For more information, email finaid@sunyorange.edu. To register, visit https://sunyorange.edu/financialaid/workshops.html. 341-4030. finaid@sunyorange.edu.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

United Hospice Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:45-6:15 p.m. Dec. 9, Galleria at Crystal Run, Food Court, Middletown, free. Special Guest Performance by Darlene Love “The Queen of Christmas.” No volunteers may staff the trees this year, however, stars can be purchased at uhtreeoflife.org or by calling 634-4974 ext. 105. In the dimness of winter nights, added to the inability to be together, each star is a tender reminder of those who have touched us in an exceptional way. These memories help us to find warmth, comfort and a sense of hope during these trying times. 667-4243. rmcgrade@unitedhospiceinc.org.

Thursday, Dec. 10

Orange County Arts Council presents a Virtual Studio Visit with Liz Nielsen: 5-6 p.m. Dec. 10, Orange County Arts Council, Goshen. Orange County Arts Council presents a virtual studio visit with Liz Nielsen, an experimental photographer based in New York. Her photographs are made without a camera and can also be described as light paintings or photograms. She works in the analog color darkroom exposing light sensitive paper and processing it through traditional photographic chemicals. Virtual attendees will visit her Newburgh studio, learn about her process, her inspiration and her works. Registration is required to attend this virtual event. You will be emailed the event link and password to login before the event. Registration is free for Arts Council Members; suggested $10 donation for non-members. 50 percent of any donations received for this event go to the artist. Arts Outreach Virtual Studio Visits are presented by Orange County Arts Council in partnership with Newburgh Free Library. 202-0140. info@ocartscouncil.org.

Music by John Slaver virtual program: 6 p.m. Dec. 10. John Slaver has been playing the guitar and singing all his life. His first job was as a member of a teen band at Young’s Gap Hotel in 1964. He continued to play in many bands over the years and in most of the hotels. He will be playing a selection of his most favorite tunes, many from the 60’s. John will also include a number of standards sprinkled here and there. Registration is limited to 100 registrants. rds sprinkled here and there. Registration is limited to 100 registrants. You will find your program there. This program will also be presented on YouTubeLive.

Saturday, Dec. 12

CANCELED - Monthly Project Linus Meeting: 9:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 12, Wallkill Community Center, 7-9 Wes Warren Dr., Scotchtown. Monthly Meeting is canceled - due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 Virus Watch for further updates and continue to work on blankets at home and stay home and healthy. If you need to contact Project Linus, please send email to oclinus@ptd.net. 570-832-1494. oclinus@ptd.net.

Christmas in the Village: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, $5. Explore our festive and fun Christmas Village during the day, or come later on for an illuminated evening experience! Stop into our Playhouse to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. 782-8248. education@museumvillage.org.

Christmas with the Ellisons at Knox's Headquarters: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12, Knox Headquarters, 289 Old Forge Hill Rd., New Windsor. Join visitors from the Continental artillery encampment, just down the road, in calling on the Ellisons, the hosts of their commander General Henry Knox. 561-1765. michael.mcgurty@parks.ny.gov.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Christmas in the Village: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 13, Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, $5. Explore our festive and fun Christmas Village during the day, or come later on for an illuminated evening experience! Stop into our Playhouse to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. 782-8248. education@museumvillage.org.

Thursday, Dec. 17

Steve and Antoine - Two Acoustical Guitars: 6 p.m. Dec. 17, a virtual musical program with Steve Schwartz and Antoine Magliano. Schwartz and Magliano have been playing together for over a dozen years. Their repertoire ranges through a variety of genres including folk, blues, swing, rock and country music. Some are familiar and some are off the beaten track. This virtual program is limited to 100 registrants. Please register. Go to ebcpl.org, click on Adult Calendars and go to December. You will find your program there. This program will also be presented on YouTubeLive.

Saturday, Dec. 19

Friends of the Middletown Thrall Library Repair Cafe: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 19, 2nd floor Community Room, Middletown Thrall Library, 12 Depot St., Middletown. Clothes, furniture, electrical/mechanical, toys, sharpening, etc. What do you do with a CD player that doesn't play? a toaster that no longer works? a sweater with moth holes? Toss it away? No way! Repair Café is repairing broken items together professional advice encounters and inspiration Costs? A voluntary contribution. thrall14@warwick.net.

Wassail, Wassail, all over Town at Knox's Headquarters: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 19, Knox Headquarters, 289 Old Forge Hill Rd., New Windsor. Tour the historic house serenaded by carolers and watch the Continental artillery celebrate the holiday with a bang by firing their artillery. 561-1765. michael.mcgurty@parks.ny.gov.

Thursday, Dec. 24

Zoom Christmas Eve & Candlelight Service: 7-8 p.m. Dec. 24, Barryvillle United Methodist Church, Barryville, free, Passcode 717835. Experience inspiring Christmas worship, great fellowship, a message of hope, candle lighting and meaningful friends. 973-901-290. charlesprz777@gmail.com.

Sunday, Dec. 27

Open House at Knox's Headquarters: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 27, Knox Headquarters, 289 Old Forge Hill Rd., New Windsor. Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. See the house decorated for the season in 18th century fashion. 561-1765. michael.mcgurty@parks.ny.gov.