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Wednesday, Aug. 12

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body:1-2 p.m. Aug. 12. A free virtual educational program with information on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Registration is required at alz.org/hudsonvalleyor call 800-272-3900.Information about how toparticipate in the webinars will be provided following registration.

Thursday, Aug. 13

Virtual Magic Tree House Summer Book Club:4 p.m. Aug. 13,via Zoom. Discussion, games, puzzles and projects. Activities will accompany the Magic Tree House book Hours of the Olympics.Registration is requiredbefore each sessionby contacting Carolyn Thorez atcthorenz@rcls.orgfor select or all dates. There will be a limit of 12 per session. Activity kits will be made available for curbside pick-up prior to first meeting. Formoreinformation, visitgardinerlibrary.org/kidseventsandprograms.aspor the Gardiner Library Facebook page.

Working in the Borscht Belt: TalesFromthe Dining Room Virtual Program:6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, E.B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, Monticello. Panelists will discuss their experiences working in the dining rooms of several Catskills hotels in theirhey day. We will hear their personal stories about working and playing in the mountains during 60s and 70s. Hear what it was like to work seven days a week serving all 21 meals to stations of from 24 to 40 guests, with no days or meals off. Many doctors, lawyers and teachers earned their yearly college expenses in eight hectic weeks of summer. Panelists include: MyronGittell, Alan Barrish, Lynn Skolnick and Marvin Rappaport. Registration is required. This virtual program is provided by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 75 registrants. Please register online at ebcpl.org, click on adult calendars and then click on August. 794-4660.

Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting:7 p.m. Aug. 13,these meetings are held virtually using the Zoom application. Dates, times and instructions to join the meeting are posted at cornwallpubliclibrary.org and on the door of the building. To Join the meetingemailcor@rcls.orgto request computer access; or call 534-8282,option 2, and leave a message by 5p.m.,Aug. 13to request call-in access.

Ten Mile River Museum Talk, A discussion about bats in the Upper Delaware River Valley":7-8 p.m. Aug. 13,Ten Mile River,1481 Crystal Lake Rd.,Narrowsburg, free. Erica Spiess, biological science technician and natural resource ranger, NPS, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, will lead the talk. Parts of the it can help scouts meet the requirements for the Mammal Study merit badge. Museum Chairman MichaelDrillingerwill moderate. A Q&A session will occur at the conclusion. 201-716-9261.mitchell.slepian@gmail.com.

Friday, Aug. 14

Story BreakLive!:11 a.m. Aug. 14, every Fri. Think youre too old for a childrens book? The Cornwall Public Librarys Youth Services Team begs to disagree. Celebrate TGIF with a familiar library face and a good story. You can catch these live events on the LibrarysFacebookpage ,through the summer. Cornwallpubliclibrary.org.

Drive-Thru Fish Fry:5-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Polish Legion of American Veterans, 16 Legion Rd., Pine Island, $15 per person, take out only, tickets available at theLegion bar,Wed.-Sun. 2-8 p.m. or call 258-4168.

Saturday, Aug. 15

GriefShare - Grief Support:1-3 a.m. Aug. 15,Goshen Christian Preschool building, 2440 Route 17A, Goshen, $5. GriefShare is athirteen-weekvideo seminar led bywell-knowncounselors, teachers and pastors who guide the participates in working through the grief process. Each participant will receive a workbook to take notes in and use at home, along with other key tools. The video seminar is combined with small group discussion and essential question and answer times which will enable the participants to travel to healing from their grief in the death of a loved one.Pre registrationrequired, call381-0533,sdfrench1999@yahoo.com.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Plein Air Art Event:Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 16, Friends-Harmony Hall- Jacob Sloat House, 15 Liberty Rock Rd., Sloatsburg, free. The legacy of important 1930's impressionist painters George Macrum and Edith Varian Cockcroft; who lived and worked in Sloatsburg, lives on. Presented by The Friends of Harmony Hall, The Sloatsburg Chamber of Commerce and Rockland County Tourism. Artists will have the opportunity to paint on the great lawn and work at various sites in historic Sloatsburg. RevitalizedMainStreet features several restaurants set up for safe outdoor dining experiences.Ample parking on site and community parking lot 27 Mill Street. Walking maps of the village will be available. Social distancing, mask wearing and all safety protocols will be enforced. 320-296-2719,jssitylre@gmail.com.

The Gardiner Library Virtual Young Adult Book Club Meeting:1:30 p.m. Aug. 16, via Zoom, will cover Children of Blood and Boneby Tomi Adeyemi. Discussion, games and design a decorative fan during the meeting.Registration is required before each session by contacting Carolyn Thorez atcthorenz@rcls.orgfor select or all dates. There will be a limit of 12 per session. For more information, visitgardinerlibrary.org/kidseventsandprograms.aspor the Gardiner Library Facebook page.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Zoom Friendly Visitor Volunteer Training:10 a.m. Aug. 18.Jewish Family Service of Orange County invites you to become a Friendly VisitorVolunteer in Orange County. This 90-minute training prepares potential volunteers to provide support to older adults inyour own communities.For about 3 hours a week or less, volunteers provide local transportation to essential appointments, grocery shopping and friendly visits. Volunteering is rewarding and flexible. Reservations are required for this event.To register or to learn more about volunteering,call or email Paula Blumenau at 341-1173 ext.305 orpblumenau@jfsorange.org. Background checks and Insurance while volunteeringareprovided.

AccomplisedNewburgh NASA Ambassador Teacher toSpeakbassadorBrings NASA to theClaassader:7:30-9:15 p.m. Aug. 18, Aleen Toback will talk about her role in having students gather and interpret research for NASA and other scientific organizations. The presentation will be made via Zoom and will be sponsored by theMid HudsonAstonomicalAssociation.Toback has been a life science teacher at the Heritage Middle School in Newburgh for 22 years. Sheis an Educational Ambassador for GoddardSpacefightCenter, aliasonfor the GoddardSpacefightCenter Office of Stem Management at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York City, and a trainee for the Global Observations to Benefit Earth (GLOBE) program. The presentation will follow the regularly scheduled meeting of the MHAA which begins at 7:30. All are invited to both. To access the 8 PM talk or the meeting and talk go tomidhudsonastro.organd register "ATTEND" at their Meetup site.631-553-1144, 245-5483.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Virtual Out & About Book Club:8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, book pick, Real Lifeby Brandon Taylor. Just because we cant be Out & About doesnt mean we cant still have a great book club meeting! Digitalebooksand audiobooks are available through Libby or call the library for a hard copy. Register via theCornwall Public Librarysonline calendarat cornwallpubliclibrary.org.Zoom links will be emailed to registrants the day of the book.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Mystery Book Discussion:2 p.m. Aug. 20, book pick, Worthy Brown's Daughterby Philip Margolin. Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers. Digitalebooksand audiobooks are available through Libby and hoopla.Register via the Cornwall Public Librarysonline calendarat cornwallpubliclibrary.org.Zoom links will be emailed to registrants the day of the book club.

Diane Lang presents Staying Positive During Trying Times Virtual Program:6:30 p.m. Aug. 20.With gloom and doom around us, it can be hard to find the positive. Isolation has many of us feeling sad and anxious. But it is possible to stay positive, feel hopeful and reduce stress/anxiety during these turbulent times. Diane is an acclaimed author and therapist. She is a noted speaker and positive living coach who has presented a number of programs at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library. This virtual program is another program provided by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 75 registrants. Please register online atebcpl.org, click on adult calendars and then click on August. You will find your program there. 794-4660.

Friday, Aug. 21

Story BreakLive!:11 a.m. Aug. 21, every Fri. Think youre too old for a childrens book? The Cornwall Public Librarys Youth Services Team begs to disagree. Celebrate TGIF with a familiar library face and a good story. You can catch these live events on the LibrarysFacebookpage ,through the summer. Cornwallpubliclibrary.org.

Saturday, Aug. 22

Putt Fore Paws: 11 a.m. Aug. 22, Apple Green Golf Course, 161 South St., Highland.This year's event will include live mobile scoring and leaderboard, a raffle, grab-&-go lunch provided by Apple Greens Catering, and trophies for top dog among men's single and women's single, and best two-some and best four-some. Social distancing measures will be used. Tickets available atbrownpapertickets.com/event/4681887.Call the shelter front desk if you'd like to purchase raffle tickets without purchasing tickets to attend.

Sparrowbush Engine Company annual Chicken BBQ Take Out:4-7 p.m. Aug. 22, donation$12, includes chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato and desert, ticket available from any SECO member or call 856-5047 to reserve your tickets.

Thursday, Aug. 27

Bonnie Lewis presents Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Virtual Program:6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Bonnie J. Lewis, RN and Certified Instructor, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County will present the second part of her benefits of Tai Chi for arthritis. The first part was very well received and Bonnie is back to explain in more depth how Tai Chican increase strength,posture, relaxation, prevent falls and reduce stress. This virtual program is provided by Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Registration is limited to 75 registrants. Please register online atebcpl.org, click on adult calendars and then click on August. 794-4660.

Sunday, Sept. 6

CANCELED -Onion Festival:2-6 p.m. Sept. 6, PLAV Pavilion, 16 Legion Rd., Pine Island, tickets $20, JimmySturr& His Orchestra, onion eating contest sponsored by the Pine Island Chamber plus food and fun, special tribute to first responders, healthcare and medicalpersonnel .Classic cars are welcome to attend and display their vehicles and will be admitted to festival free of charge.

Saturday, Sept. 12

6thannual Fiesta Latina:10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 12, Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe,free, donations appreciated,celebrating Family, Faith and Country, vendors focused on culture, family activities, food, live musicincluding Julian Vasquez. All proceeds support Museum Village.

Practice Sustainable Living:9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Manza Family Farm, 4 Hathorn Road, Warwick. Orange Environment, Inc. is sponsoring two workshops. During the morning session from 9 a.m.-noon, the Essentials of Natural Building instructor, Jamie Manza, will guide you in how to use natural materials like clay paints, cob, straw, and stone in natural building for applications around your home (fee is $45). The afternoon session on Rainwater Catchment runs from 1:30-4 p.m. and will be led by Frank Dragone. A 55-gallon drum will be provided to each participant so you can build your own water collection system (fee is $65). CDC Guidelines will be followed and total participants will be limited to 15 to provide for safe social distancing of 6-feet apart and masks will be required. Please bring your own masks, snacks, drinks, and/or lunch (if you are staying for both sessions). Visitorangeenvironment.comto print out a registration form and contact Peter Lai at 313-4246 or emailpeterl@frontiernet.netfor more info. Then mail your check, made out to Orange Environment, Inc., to Orange Environment Inc., P.O. Box 25, Goshen, NY 10924. *If attending both sessions or are an Orange Environment, Inc. member, a $10 discount will apply. 313-4246.peterl@frontiernet.net.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimers Disease Virtual Program:6-7 p.m. Sept. 15,if you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimers disease or dementia, the time for legal and financial planning is now. Join in on a free virtual program to learn about important legal and financial issues you may face and how to put plans in place featuring Martin Hersh, Esq. To register visitsullivancce.org, emailsullivan@cornell.edu, or call 292-6180.

Saturday, Sept. 19

Chicken B.B. Q.:Sept. 19, Ulster Heights Rod and Gun Club, Sherman Rd., Ellenville. Take outs only. Pre-pay $12. For Reservations, call 647-5190.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Doggie Dash 2020:11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4, HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave., Saugerties.The 3rd annual Doggie Dash is the only 5k fun run/3k walk where you can bring your dog,in the process of designing this as a 2020 virtual event.Registration is $25 and is accepted viaraceentry.com.VisitUCSPCA.orgor contact the shelter for more information.All proceeds from the race will benefit the Ulster County SPCA.

Thursday, Oct. 15

CANCELED -Holocaust Remembrance Day Program:7-9 p.m. Oct. 15, Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown. Featured speaker is Dr. RonaldIsraelskiwill tell the story of his parents who were survivors of the concentration camps. There will be candle lighting in memory of those who did not survive. 343-1861.

Saturday, Oct. 24

The Warwick Valley Quilters Guild Stars of the Valley Quilt Show:Oct. 24-25, TheSanfordvilleElementary School, 144SanfordvilleRd., Warwick. Local quilters from N.Y., N.J., Pa., and Conn., will show more than 150 quilts, and wall hangings. Speakers areTimnaTarr and Lisa Shepard Stewart. Vendors will offer machines, furniture, fabrics, and sewing accessories in addition to raffle prizes.pattiewhelan@yahoo.com. Warwickvalleyqg.org.

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