Calendar
Today, Oct. 31
Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Onteora Central School, 4166 State Route 28, Boiceville.
Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter): Meets at 9:30 a.m. At the Olympic Diner, Washington Avenue, Kingston. Settled and Serving in Place is a social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. (845) 399-2805.
Adult/Senior Exercise Program: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. No fee. Contact Pat Johnson, (845) 481-7332
Mother Goose Storytime for Babies: 9:30 a.m. Hyde Park Free Library, 2 Main St., Hyde Park. (845) 229-7791.
Toddler Romp & Stomp: 10 a.m. every Monday. The folks at Little Pickles have been generous enough to lend the library their playroom for this music and movement program. Little Pickles is located at 7505 North Broadway, Red Hook. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Red Hook Public Library at (845) 7583241. The library is located at 7444 South Broadway, Red Hook.
What a Way to Start Your Day: 10 a.m. Arlington Reformed Church, Raymond and Haight avenues, Poughkeepsie.
Happy Apple Thrift Shop: 10 a.m., 24 E. O’Reilly St., Kingston. To 3 p.m. (845) 338-0833.
Toddler Romp & Stomp: 10:30 a.m. and Toddler FUN-damentals 11 a.m. Red Hook Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Free and open to the public.
Musical storytime: 11 a.m. Ages 3-6, Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. (845) 246-4317, www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org.
Chair Yoga: 11 a.m. Chair yoga is a very helpful way for those who need extra support in enjoying the benefits of yoga. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen Home Krafter’s Group: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Knitting crocheting and beading. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. Beginners welcome call Pat Johnson (845) 481-7332.
Needlework Group: 1 p.m. (adult). All skill levels are represented, and if a beginner needs help, we will try our best to help them. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen Halloween Fun: 3 to 7 p.m.
Hudson River Maritime Museum will host free no-scare children’s activities including deck tours, games, face painting, and 4 p.m. costume parade. From 5 to 7 p.m., the Hudson River Maritime Museum will host spooky storytelling on the museum ground and in the Kingston Port and Education Center, The reallife “Creatures of the Deep” will be on display. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. (845) 338-0071. Math Help: 3 to 5 p.m. Phyllis Rosato welcomes all ages welcome. From kindergarten to calculus. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia. (845) 688-7811.
Amateur Guitar Jam: 3:30 p.m. (adults). Join this casual gathering of acoustic musicians. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St., Port Ewen. Bring your own acoustic instruments. (845) 338-5580, esopuslibrary.org.
Stump Me!: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Get help with elementary school homework. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave. (845) 246-4317, http:// saugertiespubliclibrary.org/
Tail Waggin Tutors: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St., Phoenicia. Activities for children, teens and adults including a book discussion group. (845) 6887811, phoenicialibrary.org/
Movement Monday: 4to5 p.m. This program is designed to help children find release from the normal stress and anxiety resulting from their daily lives. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call the Rosendale Youth Program at (845) 658-8982 or email rosyouth@hvc.rr.com for more information or to sign up. Walk-ins are welcome. A weekly commitment is not required.
Halloween in Woodstock: 4 p.m., Village Green, corner of Tinker Street and Rock City Road, Woodstock. Free. (845) 679-6234.
Fitness Hour: 4 to 5 p.m. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave. (845) 2464317. http://saugertiespubliclibrary.org/
Healthy Back Exercise Program: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Exercises to strengthen back and abdominal muscles and increase flexibility and range of movement. 28 West Fitness Gym, Route 28 and Maverick Road, Glenford. Fee: $12 per class ($10 for gym members). Anne Olin, (845) 679-6250.
All Hallows’ Eve Service: 5
p.m. followed by Halloween treats and festivities on the front lawn in conjunction with the New Paltz Halloween parade. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 163 Main St., New Paltz, at the corner of North Oakwood Terrace. All welcome.
Halloween Story Journey: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. make your way from the Halloween Parade on the Green to the Woodstock Library for al magical journey filled with non-scary stories and surprises for children ages 2+. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. (845) 679-2213.
Cards: 6 to 8 p.m. Play Pinochle. Ellenville Library, 40 Center St., Ellenville. (845) 657-5530
Men’s Choir: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Men of all ages, who would enjoy singing in a men’s choir, are welcomed to join the Catskill Glee Club. Community Life Church, 20 W. Main St., Catskill. For questions, contact CatskillGleeClub@gmail.com or call Bob at (845) 389-1503.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Sensory-Sensitive Shows: 10 a.m. Performances are specially designed for children and adults with autism or sensory sensitivities. Fantastic Forces. For grades K-8. Tickets $8. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. 661 Route. 308, Rhinebeck. (845) 876-3088
Career Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ulster VOCES Literacy Zone and Ulster Works Career Center are hosting a free Career Fair at the Business Resource Center, 651 Development Court, Kingston.
Lecture: 4 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Jewish Music Culture Eastern Europe will begin Slepovitch lecture at 4 p.m. Both events will be held on the second floor of the Students’ Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. Free and open to the public. (845) 437-7690
Prostate Cancer 101: 4:30 p.m. Education and Support, Hurley Reformed Church, Main St., Hurley. Open to all men with concerns and their families. Call (845) 331-724 or (845) 338-1161.
Program: 7 p.m. How to put together a selling book proposal for a major publisher with Joanne Michaels. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. (845) 876-4030
Vocal Chamber Jazz: 8 p.m. Chambers Singers and concert choir. Julien Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. Tickets $8/general, $6/senior (62+) faculty/staff, $3student.