Pet/Wildlife Expo in Hopewell Junction
Love animals, or know someone who does? Why not go to the Pet/Wildlife Expo taking place this Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a pet parade at 12 noon? Highlights include microchipping, children’s activities and more.
The Pet/Wildlife Expo will be held at the East Fishkill Community Center, located at 890 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. For more information, visit www.safehaven4animals.org, the organization receiving the funds from this event.
Community Day/Susan Cowsill concert at Opus 40 in Saugerties
Opus 40 Community Day means that Hudson Valley residents are admitted for free this Saturday, May 16. Stroll the grounds and explore this wonderful vision of artist and owner Harvey Fite, whose creation is now designated as a National Historic Place. This year’s event features singer/songwriter Susan Cowsill at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert cost $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and veterans or a $40 package for two students/two seniors and two parents.
Opus 40 is located at 50 Fite Road in Saugerties. For more information, call (845) 246-3400 or visit www.opus40.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Qi Gong for kids at Elting Library in New Paltz
Be a bear, roar like a tiger, fly like a crane and just have some fun! A free Qi Gong session for children ages 6 to 10 years takes place this Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Elting Memorial Library. What a wonderful way to expose our children to this ancient practice of breath and movement!
Elting Library is located at 93 Main Street in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 255-5030 or visit www.eltinglibrary.org.
YA author Nicole Kornher-Stace at Inquiring Minds in New Paltz
Come to the Inquiring Minds Bookstore this Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. to meet local author Nicole Kornher-Stace and hear a reading of her new Young Adult novel, Archivist Wasp. The story follows a post-apocalyptic ghost-hunter, the ghost of a super-soldier and their adventures in the underworld. Visit the author’s website at https://nicolekornherstace.com for a chance to read Chapter 1 for free: I’m already hooked!
Inquiring Minds is located at 6 Church Street in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 255-8300 or visit www.inquiringbooks.com.
Pinkster festival at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow
Pinkster is an African American celebration of spring, and you can join in the fun at Philipsburg Manor this weekend. On Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy a Colonial-style celebration that includes music, dance, food and revelry and features live drumming, traditional dance, African folktales and more. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for children ages 3 to 17.
Philipsburg is located at 381 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. For tickets or more information, call (914) 631-8200 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org.
Doll tea party at Penny’s Party Place in Poughkeepsie
Round up the dolls and head over to Penny’s Party Place for this weekend’s tea party. On Sunday, May 17 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., “Tea for Two: Dolly and You” includes light face-painting, makeup, music, dancing, games and special treats. Come in matching outfits with your doll, and participate in a fashion show. Tickets cost $25 per person, with additional discounts for quantity.
Penny’s Party Place is located at 733 Freedom Plains Road in Poughkeepsie. For reservations or more information, call (845) 204-9153 or visit www.pennyspartyplace.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Open mic at Highland Library
Actors, singers, joke-tellers and more: Rehearse your acts and be ready for anything! On Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., it’s open-mic night for all ages at the Highland Library! The Highland Library is located at 30 Church Street in Highland. For more information, call (845) 691-2275 or visit www.highlandlibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Estate planning seminar for families with disabilities at Marist College
Heads up about a free Estate Planning and Guardianship Seminar for families with disabilities! The workshop takes place on Wednesday, May 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and there is no cost to attend. The seminar takes place at Marist College, located in the Student Center.
For more information or to register, call (845) 485-9803, extension 384, or e-mail reginadonato@abilitiesfirstny.org.
Collage-making with Bryan Collier at Poughkeepsie’s Adriance Library
Give your kids the gift of meeting a wonderful artist and illustrator! On Wednesday, May 20 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Adriance Memorial Library, visit with Bryan Collier and create an art collage!
The Adriance Memorial Library is located at 93 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 485-3445 or visit https://poklib.org.
Erica Chase-Salerno lives in New Paltz with her husband, Mike, and their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at erica@chasal.net.
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