Kids’ Fishing Derbies in Beekman & Canaan
Dust off your fishing poles, because the Town of Beekman’s free annual Fishing Derby takes place this Saturday, May 9 at Recreation Lake. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and fishing runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, with awards announced at 12:15 p.m. Trophies are given to first, second and third places for each age group: 0 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and 13 to 15, plus a trophy for the biggest fish of the day. For more information or to preregister, call (845) 724-5300, extension 232, or visit www.beekmanrec.com.
All participants win a prize at the free annual youth Fishing Derby at Jon’s Pond taking place this Saturday, May 9 at 8 a.m. You need your own fishing supplies, but food and refreshments will be provided. Jon’s Pond is located at the Schor Conservation Area’s Pavilion at 58 Shoreview Drive in Canaan in Columbia County. For more information or to register, visit https://clctrust.org.
Mothers’ Day tea party in Cornwall
Looking for a Mothers’ Day tea party? Reserve your tickets for the Tea-riffic Tea Party at Painter’s Restaurant this Saturday, May 9 from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. The festivities include a visit from Princess Ariel and her daughter Melody; finger sandwiches and more tea-party fare; a special gift for children to create for Mom; and a sweet treat for children to take home. Tickets cost $40 for one mother or grandmother plus one child, $15 for each extra child or adult.
Painter’s is located at 266 Hudson Street in Cornwall. For reservations or more information, visit https://once-upon-a-tea-party.ticketleap.com/mothers-day-tea-riffic-tea-party.
Planetarium show at Boscobel
Boscobel House & Gardens invites you and the kids to “The Stars Come out at Boscobel,” a daytime planetarium show for children ages 4 and up. On Saturday, May 9, one of my favorite educators, Lisa DiMarzo, leads a program including storytelling and identifying constellations in the inflatable planetarium dome. The program lasts 40 minutes, and reservations are available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 noon through the Boscobel website. Admission costs $8 per person.
Boscobel is located at 1601 Route 9D in Garrison. For more information, call (845) 265-3638 or visit www.boscobel.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Tree-planting at Falling Waters Preserve
This Mothers’ Day, plant a tree together and help Mother Earth! On Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit Falling Waters Preserve wearing long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat and gloves, and bring lunch, water and an adult if you’re under 18. Falling Waters Preserve is located on York Street in Glasco. I love this hike! For more information or to register, call (845) 473-4440, extension 273, or visit www.scenichudson.org.
Tulip Festival at Honor’s Haven Resort in Ellenville
The Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa promises a special outing with its Mothers’ Day Tulip Festival, taking place on Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include a luncheon (by reservation), live music, an illusionist, wellness activities and aura readings and a variety of vendors. Pick up a photo contest form while you’re there, and submit your best festival shots for a chance to win a weekend stay for two in a resort suite!
Honor’s Haven is located at 1195 Arrowhead Road in Ellenville. For lunch reservations or more information, call (845) 210-1600 or visit www.honorshaven.com.
Birding walk at Kingston Point Beach
Bring your Mom birding! This Sunday, May 10 from 8 to 11 a.m., join Mark DeDea at Kingston Point Beach for an easy walk around the park to identify resident and migratory birds. Optics and field guides will be provided, but you are invited to bring your own binoculars and ask lots of questions. This free program is open to the public.
Kingston Point Beach is located at the east terminus of Delaware Avenue, on the Hudson River shoreline. For more information or to register (helpful in case plans change), call (845) 339-1277 or e-mail forsythnature@aol.com.
Sculpture project for kids at Storm King Art Center
Take Mom to the Storm King Art Center! On Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m., children and families can spend time at Andy Goldsworthy’s Storm King Wall and create their own sculpture using natural materials. This program is recommended for children ages 4 and up and is included with admission.
Storm King is located at 1 Museum Road in New Windsor. For more information, call (845) 534-3115 or visit www.stormking.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Pirate Birthday Party screening at Rosendale Theatre
Love movies with a local cast? Been wanting to see more from the creator of the documentary film, Tending Fires? On Tuesday, May 12 at 7:15 p.m., Peter Ferland screens Pirate Birthday Party at the Rosendale Theatre, and you’ll see favorite familiar faces such as Nancy Graham, Ada Graham-Lowengard, Eli Duncan-Gilmour and many more. Admission costs $10.
The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. For more information, call (845) 658-8989 or visit https://rosendaletheatre.org. To learn more about the movie, visit www.peterferland.com.
Coming up
Reptiles & amphibians at Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra May 16
Be sure to register by May 13 for the “Have Fun with Herps” event at the Agroforestry Resource Center and the Siuslaw Model Forest. Have Fun with Herps takes place on Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. See live cold-blooded animals up close, and then look for them in the Model Forest. The cost is $5 per family.
The Agroforestry Resource Center is located at 6055 Route 23 in Acra. For reservations or more information, call (518) 622-9820 or visit www.ccecolumbiagreene.org.
Erica Chase-Salerno wishes her Mom and her mother-in-law a Happy Mothers’ Day! She and her husband Mike live in New Paltz, along with their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.
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