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Today, Feb. 8

Tiny Temple: 11a.m. to 12 p.m. Vassar Temple, 140 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie. A free Tiny Temple event open to all children age infant thru five and those raising them. The children will have the opportunity to join others at the temple in making (and noshing) their own hamantaschen, tasty cookies traditionally eaten on the joyous holiday of Purim. All are warmly invited to attend, and there is never a charge for Tiny Temple events, which are held monthly through the school year and are sponsored by the Vassar Temple Sisterhood. To assist in our planning, please RSVP to tinytemple@vassartemple.org . Film Series- The Films of Philip Seymour Hoffman; “Moneyball” (2011): 2 p.m. Hyde Park Library Annex, 2 Main St., Hyde Park. With Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Robin Wright. Directed by Bennett Miller. Call (845) 229-7791ext. 205for more information. 12th Annual Life Drawing Exhibit at Unison Arts Center: Reception 4p.m. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. Free. For more information go to unisonarts.org or call (845) 255-1559. Bridge Music: Music by Joseph Bertolozzi, using only the sounds of the Mid Hudson Bridge, playing on 95.3FM year-round, 24/7 in Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie and Johnson-Iorio Park, Highland. The Listening Stations on the bridge itself return April 1. Free and open to the public. Contact www. JosephBertolozzi.com for map and info. Happy Paws Thrift Store: 11a.m., 282Main St., Saugerties. To 5p.m. Proceeds benefit UCSPCA. Sunday Mornings in Service of Sacred Unity (2nd and 4th Sunday): Guided by Amy McTear, Joseph Jastrab, Dahila Bartz Cabe and other musical guests. $10per class. At Unison Arts Center, 68Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. (845) 255-1559, unisonarts.org.

Monday, Feb. 9

Elizaville Pumper Co. #2, Inc.: Elizaville Firehouse, 8 a.m. 11a.m. to 1575Rt. 19 in Elizaville. Second Sunday every month. From Sept. and ending Mother’s Day in May. Priced according to order-A la Carte. Eggs, pancakes, omelets (cheese, spinach), bacon, sausage patties, hash, home fries. Included with meal are coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate and orange juice. For info. day of event call (845) 756-2140. Estate Planning Demystified: 1-2:15p.m. Beekman Library, 11Town Center Blvd., Hopewell Junction. Do you have questions about your current Estate Plan? Do you need to review or update your current documents? Attorney Mike Martin of the Martin Law Group will be here to talk about trusts, wills and other aspects of estate planning. (845) 724-3414 Arts Mid-Hudson Meeting: 5-7p.m. 696Dutchess Tpke. (Rt. 44), Poughkeepsie.info@arts.midhudson.org. Valentine Craft: 4:15 or 6:30p.m. Ellenville Public Library and Museum, 40 Center Street, Ellenville. Kids in Grades K-5can make a Valentine for someone special! Please sign up at (845) 647-5530. Mother Goose Storytime for Babies: 9:30 a.m. Hyde Park Free Library, 2Main St., Hyde Park. (845) 229-7791. Free Food and Clothing Giveaway: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beth-El Church of God in Christ, 620Broadway in Kingston. Contact phone numbers are (845) 9055327or (845) 616-2359. Smart Bells: 10-11:15 a.m. Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40Center Street. Smart Bells is a fun, enhancing exercise program everyone can do, whatever age, size or flexibility! Taught by Smart Bells creator Paul Widerman. $5/per class. 845-647-5530. Happy Apple Thrift Shop: 10a.m., 24E. O’Reilly St., Kingston. To 3p.m. Smart Bells™ Exercise Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40Center Street, Ellenville. Smart Bells is a fun, enhancing exercise program everyone can do, whatever age, size or flexibility. Taught by Smart Bells creator, Paul Widerman. $5donation per class. (845)647-5530. Musical storytime: 11 a.m. Ages 3-6, Saugerties Public Library, 91Washington Ave, (845) 246-4317, www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org. Needlework Group: 1 p.m. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen, (845) 338-5580 Free tutoring: 3-6 p.m. By appointment, homework clubs and after-school kid sitters. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St., Ellenville. 1-877-576-9931. Music & Movement w/ Abby Lappen: 4 p.m. Tivoli Free Library, 86Broadway, Tivoli. Join local singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Abby Lappen for weekly fun exploring creative arts through music and movement. Abby Lappen leads a joyful combination of creative movement and song with live music on guitar and percussion. Class themes include exploration of animal nature and natural elements, developing rhythm, locomotive skills, balance, strength and flexibility. Ages 18months to 6 years. Children must be accompanied by adult guardians, who ew encouraged to participate. $5suggested donation. (845) 757-3771, www.tivolilibrary.org. Fitness Hour: 4-5 p.m. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave. (845) 246-4317. Bridge Club: 6-8 p.m. Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40Center Street, Ellenville. Learn & play bridge in a relaxed setting with great people! Beginners welcome! (845) 6475530. LEGO Club: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saugerties Public Library, 91Washington Ave., Saugerties. (845) 2464317.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Meditation Class at East Fishkill Community Library: 6:30p.m. East Fishkill Community Library, 348Route 376, Hopewell Junction. Rev. Susan Olin Dabrowski, BS, CHt Certified Consulting Hypnotist & Reiki Master Teacher will lead this program on meditation. Meditation can be very helpful for managing stress and improving one’s quality of life. Susan will be introducing a variety of meditation techniques for the group to explore. First timers and experienced meditators are welcome! This program will repeat on the second Tuesday of each month through June 2015. Please register online through our web calendar at http://www. EFLibrary.org or call the Library at (845)221-9943. Bridge Music: Music by Joseph Bertolozzi, using only the sounds of the Mid Hudson Bridge, playing on 95.3FM year-round, 24/7 in Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie and Johnson-Iorio Park, Highland. The Listening Stations on the bridge itself return April 1. Free and open to the public. Contact www. JosephBertolozzi.com for map and info. Bouncing Babies: 9 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. (845) 255-1255, www. gardinerlibrary.org Aquoga class: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Kingston YMCA. Free to YMCA members; $10non-member day pass available. (845) 338-3810 or amy@aquoga.com. Mixed Level Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. (845) 757-3771. Preschool Story Hour: 10a.m. Olive Free Library, 4033Route 28A, West Shokan. (845) 657-2482. Tales of Ten: 10a.m. Storytime for 2-to-5-years-old, Mohonk Preserve, routes 44/55 and 299, Gardiner. (845) 255-0919. Toddler Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Stone Ridge Library, Main Street, Stone Ridge. (845) 687-2044. Happy Apple Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 24 E. O’Reilly St., Kingston. (845) 338-0833. Community Playspace: 10 a.m. Gardiner Libary, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. (845) 255-1255or www. gardinerlibrary.org Terrific two/three storytime: 10 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. (845) 255-1255. Parkinson’s Dance/Exercise Classes: 10 to 11:30 a.m St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207Albany Ave., Kingston. For Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders. Gentle exercises to music as well as balance work, gait and socializing. $13per class. Anne Olin at (845) 679-6250 Toddler Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Join Miss Penny for a fun-filled story time for the very young! Appropriate for ages 1-3. Baby Story Time: 10:30 p.m. 0-2 yrs old. Town of Esopus Library, 128Canal St., Port Ewen.(845) 3385580. Tots ‘n Tales Story Time For Two and Three Year Olds: 10:30 a.m. Hyde Park Free Library, 2Main St., Hyde Park. Toddlertime story hour and crafts: 10:30 a.m. For children ages 18months to 3years, Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston. Baby Story Time 0-2yr olds: 10:30 a.m. Town of Esopus Library, 128Canal St., Port Ewen, (845) 3385580; esopuslibrary.org Preschool storytime: 10:30a.m. For 3-to-5years-old, Ellenville Public Library, 40Center St., Ellenville. (845) 647-5530.

Tuesday Tales: 11a.m. For preschoolers ages 3-to-6years-old, Saugerties Public Library, 91Washington Ave., Saugerties. (845) 246-4317. Petite Picasso!: 1p.m. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 Broadway, Red Hook. Each week will focus on a different painting technique geared towards developing fine motor skills, creativitiy, and early learning, all in preparation for the early school years. Children should come “dressed for a mess” though smocks (and splat mats!) are provided. (845) 758-3241or redhooklibrary.org. Story Hours Grades 2and 3: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Stone Ridge Library, 3700Main St., Stone Ridge. (845) 687-7023. Pokemon Club: 3:30 to 4:30p.m. Saugerties Public Library, 91Washington Ave., Saugerties. (845) 246-4317. Story Time 5-8yr olds: 4p.m. Town of Esopus Library, 128Canal St., Port Ewen.(845) 338-5580. Early Reader’s Story Hour: 4p.m. For K-3rd Grade. Woodstock Library District, 5Library Lane, Woodstock. Enjoy advanced stories and reading favorites followed by a short movie and a craft. www.woodstock.org Story Hour 5-8yr olds: 4p.m. Town of Esopus Library, 128Canal St., Port Ewen, (845) 338-5580; esopuslibrary.org Scrabble: 4p.m. Saugerties Public Library, 91Washington Ave., Saugerties. (845) 246-4317. Terrific Tuesdays: 4:15 p.m. For grades K-6, Ellenville Public Library and Museum, 40Center St., Ellenville. (845) 647-5530. Gentle Movement with Mimi: 6p.m. Tivoli Library, 86Broadway, Tivoli. (845) 757-3771or www.tivolilibrary.org. A gentle workout combining elements of chi kung and yoga with relaxation and breathing techniques. We encourage all ages and fitness levels to attend. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. $10per session. Scrabble Mania: 6-8 p.m. Drop by Ellenville Public Library & Museum for word fun. 40Center Street, Ellenville. Beginners welcome. (845) 647-5530. Scrabble and Other Games: 6:30 p.m. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill.