The Calendar of events is a listing of area events categorized by date. Click on the appropriate day you are looking for or just scroll away!

• Thursday, February 9
• Friday, February 10
• Saturday, February 11
• Sunday, February 12
• Monday, February 13
• Tuesday, February 14
• Wednesday, February 15

We also have ongoing activities at local musuems & historic locations, galleries and farmer markets. If you have a community event you will to submit, click here.

Thursday, February 9

For Kids

Early Explorers. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie. Special activities and time for children under 5 years old to learn literacy, scientific reasoning, primary thinking about math, the arts, and the humanities. Free with admission. 471-0589.

Storytime with Crafts. 10:30 a.m. Plattekill Public Library, Route 32, Modena. With Miss Barbara.

“Pre” Pre-School with Brenda. 10:45 a.m. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh.

Kids Karaoke. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall. 294-8090.

Organizations

Bereavement Group. 7 – 8 p.m. Coldwell Banker, 127 Route 302, Pine Bush. For parents who have lost a child. 800-4875.

Black Dirt Storytelling Guild. 7:30 p.m. Florida Public Library, Florida. Theme: Heartfelt. For adult story lovers aged 16 and up. Tell a story or just listen. 651-7659.

Events

Bridge Game. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Powelton Club, Balmville Rd., Newburgh. Lunch served and beverage avail. Open, sanctioned game with points awarded. Proper dress required. $12. 561-7548, 541-0748 or 561-4151.

Scramble for Scrabble Night. 6 – 8 p.m. Josephine-Louise Public Library, Municipal Square, Walden. Bring your boards or join in a game. 778-7621.

Landscape-Scale Conservation: Connecting the Ridge with the Foothills. 7 p.m. SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Center Room 102, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. John Thompson, director of conservation science, Mohonk Preserve will highlight the historic environmental and cultural value of the preserve with photos. Free.

Valentine’s Day Craft. 7 – 8 p.m. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. Make a yummy treat and valentine for someone special in your life. Come for a fun hour of creativity and goodies. 691-2275 x16.

Friday, February 10

For Kids

Grandparent and Me. 1 – 5 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie. Discover the museum’s more than 50 hands-on exhibits with your grandchild. Grandparents admitted free, $6.50; children under 1 free. 471-0589.

Wii Play Friday. 2:30 – 5 p.m. Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, Milton. Video games, board games, card games and more. For teens 14 and older. Parental permission required. 795-2200.

Outdoor Activities

Owl Prowl. 7 p.m. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Head into the woods to search for owls after learning about these fascinating birds. $10, $7 members. 534-5506 x204.

Events

Y Off Broadway Thrift Shop. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 388 Ann St., Newburgh. Gently used, new and designer clothing and home goods. 562-1088 x13.

Brook Trout Exhibit. Noon – 4 p.m. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Observe the fascinating life of the Brook Trout. 534-5506 x204.

Bingo. 6:45 p.m. Middletown Elks Lodge. 48 Prospect St., Middletown. Doors open at 6 p.m. 343-1097.

Mysteries in Stone: A Survey of Lithic Sites in the Hudson Valley, Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. 7 p.m. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, Route 44/55, New Paltz. Glenn Kreisberg will present and discuss sites in the Catskills, Shawangunks, and Hudson Valley consisting of cairn fields, standing stones, chambers, megaliths, alignments, dry stonewalls, and more. Glenn will have copies of his book Lost Knowledge of the Ancients for sale and for signing. Children ages 12 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Free.

The Whole Community: Welcoming in Those with Disabilities. 5:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Hillel, 20 Pine Bush, Walden. People with disabilities are invited to attend this special Sabbath service. 562-5604.

Live Music

John Herington Group. 7 p.m. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan, a position he continues to hold after 11 years. Opening act: Abe Ovadia Group 236-7970.

Theater

Magic Palooza. 8 p.m. The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Local magicians Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco will share the stage. $18. 876-3080

Free Energy – The Race to Zero Point. 8:15 p.m. Elting Library, 93 Main St., New Paltz. Watch an eye-opening account of free energy technology.

Saturday, February 11

For Kids

BLT Club for Kids. 10 – 11 a.m. Newburgh Free Library story hour room, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. Children 6 and older will Build and Learn Together with a LEGO project. Parents welcome. 563-3616.

Town of Newburgh Little League Registration. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Little League Complex at 537 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. Ages 4-16.

Chinese New Year Celebration. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie. Children will participate in and learn about activities associated with Chinese festivals, including traditional Chinese folk dances, Chinese yo-yo and WuShu. $7.50. 471-0589.

Family Valentine’s Day Workshop. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main St., Goshen. Children ages 3-11 can combine the love of chocolate and horses into a sweet chocolate Standardbred horse created out of candy bars, red licorice and pretzel sticks! Afterwards, museum staff will lead participants through the museum to play horse-themed games and ride the 3-D Harness Racing Simulator. Reservations recommended. 294-6330.

Little Builders Program with LEGO® Blocks. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cornwall Public library. 395 Hudson St., Cornwall. For children ages 5+ with a parent or adult who should plan to remain and enjoy the program with their child! 534-8282

Meet the Animals. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Join museum staff to meet the animal of the week, then visit all the animals. 534-5506, Ext. 204.

Beat the Streets. 6 – 10:30 p.m. Middletown YMCA, 81 Highland Ave., Middletown. Open to youth ages 10-17. A variety of activities to choose from including basketball, dances, swimming, computer and video games, arts and crafts and more. 344-YMCA.

Organizations

Walden Chess Club. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Josephine-Louise Public Library, second floor, Municipal Square, Walden. Everyone is invited to participate in non-ranked, non-competitive games. Free. 778-7621.

Outdoor Activities

Fourth Annual Big Air Competition. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuxedo Ridge at Sterling Forest. Show off your skills in this competition to see who can get the most air and throw down the best tricks on skis and snowboards! Multiple round competition featuring two age groups (15 and under, 16 and up). Register 9 -11 a.m., contest at noon. *Due to weather or conditions, date is subject to change. 351-1122.

Singles and Sociables Ski or Hike – Castle Point. 10 a.m. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Wildmere lot, Route 44/55, Gardiner. This is a moderate to strenuous, seven mile ski or hike led by John Kenney, 436-6046. Parking fee.

Wurtsboro Winterfest. 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Street, Wurtsboro. Events include Ice carving competition, treasure hunts, Chili Cook-Off, children’s crafts

Events

Secret Lives of Venomous Snakes. 10 a.m. Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Kathy Michell, a regional venomous snake researcher and wildlife rehabilitator, will present a live timber rattlesnakes and copperhead, the two venomous snakes native to the region. $12, children 5-11 $8; members $9, $6 children 5-11. 534-5506 x204.

Y Off Broadway Thrift Shop. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 388 Ann St., Newburgh. Gently used, new and designer clothing and home goods. 562-1088 x13.

Technology Workshop. 11 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Learn about iPhones, iPads and smartphones. 255-1255.

The Beauty of Ice Sculpting Competition. Noon – 4 p.m. Long Dock Park, Beacon. Watch as sculptors turn river ice, driftwood and other objects found along the shoreline into intriguing works of art. 473-4440 x273.

Spaghetti, Meatball & Sausage Dinner. 4:30 – 7 p.m. New Paltz Elks Lodge, 290 Rte. 32 south, New Paltz. $8, $7 seniors, $5 9 and under. 255-1633.

Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance. 6 p.m. Walker Valley Firehouse, Route 52, Walker Valley. Advanced tickets only. $15. 629-7332 or 744-2107.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance. 6 – 10 p.m. VFW Post 2064, Maybrook. Dinner served 6 – 7 p.m. dancing till 10. Hosted by VFW 2064 Ladies Auxiliary. $18 in advance, $20 at the door. 427-5881.

Pasta and Meatball Dinner. 7 p.m. American Legion Hall, 84 Grand St., Highland. Treat your sweetheart to a night out – food, drinks and dancing to DJ music. $10. 417-4292 or 706-2719.

Swing Dance. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, 160 Salem St., Port Ewen. Basic lesson at 7:30 p.m. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. 236-3939.

Live Music

Coffee House and Valentine’s Day Cabaret. 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. New Rose Theatre, Hudson Valley Conservatory of Fine Arts, Route 52, Walden. Coffee house starts at 4:30 p.m., cabaret at 7:30 p.m. 778-2478.

Adam Levy & The Mint Imperials with Bill Sims Blues. 7 p.m. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Adam Levy’s former “day job” was playing guitar in Norah Jones’ band. They share certain laid-back musical qualities that swirl jazz, blues and country colorings into the singer/songwriter palette. 236-7970.

Folk Music Coffeehouse Featuring Penny Nichols. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Lane, Rock Tavern. Open mic followed by featured artist. $6, $5 Folk Guild members. 978-5620.

Joe Frazita. 7:30 p.m. Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall. 294-8090.

CD Release Concert with Richard McGraw. 8 p.m. Ritz Theatre, Broadway, Newburgh. Local folk singer and songwriter will celebrate the release of his new record Popular Music. Tickets 866-468-7619, 784-1199.

Isn’t It Romantic? Songs to Keep Our Love Alive. 8 p.m. at the Community Church of Wurtsboro at 134 Sullivan Street. Presented by Broadway Concerts Direct. Tickets: $15, 10. 888-2798.

Theater

Magic & Beyond Featuring Illusionist David Garrity. 11 a.m. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. A one-man illusion show featuring unique theatrical and visual magic, audience participation and lots of laughs. $9, $7 children. 876-3080.

Love Letters. 8 p.m. Railroad Playhouse, Newburgh. The play about childhood friends who continue to correspond as adults stars Cotter Smith and Heidi Mueller Smith. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Includes dessert and coffee or tea.

Magic Palooza. 8 p.m. The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. $18. Belinda Sinclair and Margaret Steele will focus their magic on female magicians of the past. Belinda artfully fuses sleight of hand, mentalism, and altered perception, combing them with tales of historical “magiciennes” and their effects. Margaret pays homage to Adelaide Herman, one of the most famous magiciennes of magic’s “Golden Age” recreating her routines with music and dance. 876-3080

Sunday, February 12

For Kids

Meet the Animals. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wildlife Education Center at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Join museum staff to meet the animal of the week, then visit all the animals. 534-5506, Ext. 204.

Organizations

Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. 12-step program is at the heart of the OA Recovery program. They offer a new way of life that enables the compulsive overeater to live without the need for excess food. 386-3127.

Washingtonville Arts Society Members Meeting. 4 p.m. 43 E. Main St., Washingtonville. The group welcomes all artists of all ages and coordinates exhibits/performances all over the Hudson Valley, holds workshops, supports members’ work, and socially networks together.

War Healing Circle. 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern, 9 Vance Road, New Windsor. For veterans, civilians and active duty military and their families are invited to come and talk about their experiences. Facilitated by Rev. Chris Antal, a member of the Soldier’s Heart Treatment Team and minister of UUC.

Outdoor Activities

Singles and Sociables Hike – Storm King State Park. Call hike leader Gary Curasi, 534-2886 by Feb. 9, for meeting time, location and fee. This is a strenuous, eight-mile hike.

Events

Pancake breakfast. 7 a.m. – noon Montgomery Firehouse, Route 17K, Montgomery.

Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m. – noon. Maybrook VFW Post 2064, 209 Main St., Maybrook. The Marion Wild Girl Scout Community is the host for this breakfast. $6, $4.50 children.

Breakfast. 8 a.m. – noon. Wallkill Masonic Lodge, 61 main St., Walden. $5. Portion of proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Penny Social. 12:30 p.m. doors open, 2 p.m. calling. Highland Grange, 620 Old New Paltz Rd., Highland. Food available. 454-4479.

Battle of Fort Montgomery. 1 – 3 p.m. Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. Guest lecturer, Kenneth Lifshitz, will present excerpts from his book, followed by a general discussion of the events leading up to the battle of Fort Montgomery Oct 6, 1777 and the various personalities involved. Registration required. 351-5907.

Highlands Spinning and Weaving. 1:15 – 3:45 p.m. Cornwall Public library. 395 Hudson St., Cornwall. 534-2597

Black Patriots Revealed: African-Americans in the Continental Army. 2 p.m. New Windsor Cantonment, 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor. Learn about the important role African-Americans had during the Revolutionary War. Both freemen and slaves fought alongside white soldiers during the Revolutionary War, a practice that wouldn’t occur again until the Korean War. 561-1765 x22.

Live Music

Sacred Chanting. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Unison Arts & Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. Bring your voice and join in singing chants from a variety of sources including Hindu, Tibetan, African, Native American and mid-eastern and western traditions. $10 suggest donation. 255-1559.

Akie Bermiss 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro He works as a jazz pianist and singer, teacher, and freelance journalist. 236-7970.

American String Quartet. 3 p.m. Orange Hall Theatre, SUNY Orange, Middletown. Enjoy selections by Bach, Beethoven and Bartok. Tickets: 341-4891.

Celebrating Black History Month. 3 – 4 p.m. Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. Greer and Clarence Cooper perform selections of prose, poetry and music in honor of Black History Monty. Free. 563-3618.

West Point Jazz Knights A Blue Note Retrospective. 3 p.m. West Point Eisenhower Hall, West Point. The Jazz Knights will perform music by John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Thelonius Monk, Herbie Hancock, and Norah Jones. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. Tickets available at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor. 938-2617.

Piano Festival. 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. Jeremy Denk will perform works by Mozart. $30, $10 students. 297-9243.

All American Patriotic Salute. 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre in Middletown. Greater New York Wind Symphony, under the direction of conductor Richard Regan, will perform an All American Patriotic Salute to our Veterans. The performance will feature Aaron Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait.” All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Hvpaf.org.

Theater

Magic Palooza. 3 p.m. The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. $18. David MacDonald specializes in award winning family-style entertainment and appeals to children as well as adults. Steve Charneywill perform a hilarious show of priceless magic, ridiculously absurd music and goofball ventriloquism with his nutty sidekick, Harry. 876-3080

Auditions for Finnigan’s Farewell. 7 p.m. The Beacon, 445 Main St., Beacon. The show will be held March 16-18.

Monday, February 13

For Kids

Mommy & Me with Brenda. 10:30 a.m. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh.

Kids Chess Club. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

PJ Storytime 6:30 – 7 p.m. Cornwall Public library. 395 Hudson St., Cornwall. Geared toward 3-year-olds with a parent (who needs to remain with the child, please) but all children are welcome. Register during the week prior to the program by calling 534-8282.

Organizations

Creative Writing Group. Noon. Cornwall Public library. 395 Hudson St., Cornwall. 534-8282

Guiding Light Metaphysical Society. 6:30 p.m. sharp. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 6 Marl Road, Walker Valley. Bring a cushion, pillow or mat for your comfort. Free will donation. Free. 744-3960.

S.M.A.R.T. MOMS. 6:30 p.m. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh. 561-6602.

Photography Club. 6 – 8 p.m. Josephine-Louise Public Library, Municipal Square, Walden. Conducted by Board President Charlie Frank. Everyone is welcome. 778-7621.

New Single Parents Support Group. 6:30 p.m. YMCA Middletown. The group will address the challenges of being a single parent. Childcare will be provided for children ages 3-16 and light dinner will be served. $5 per family.

Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop. 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chester. There will be a short business meeting followed by a workshop. Anyone interested in photography is invited to attend. 783-8520.

Al-Anon. 8 – 9 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. 733-1848.

Events

A Rare Glimpse of the Enslavement of Indians in Orange County. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main St., Goshen. Ginny Privitar, reporter for The Chronicle, and Clifton Patrick, Chester Town Historian, discuss Ray Decker’s paper regarding the enslavement of Indians in Orange County. Tickets are $18 for museum members and $20 for non-members and include a buffet lunch with beverages and dessert. 294-6330.

Theater

Auditions for Finnigan’s Farewell. 7 p.m. The Beacon, 445 Main St., Beacon. The show will be held March 16-18.

Falling for Don Juan. 7 p.m. Congregation Agudas Israel, North Street, Newburgh. Spend Valentine’s Eve with the legendary lothario who inspired four centuries of films, plays, books, art, and music, none greater than Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Classic film and audio clips, slides, and Valentine’s Day surprises round out the evening. $10. 565-4148.

Special Movie Screening. 7 p.m. Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. The 2011 movie about a pandemic virus will be shown. 563-3645.

Tuesday, February 14

For Kids

Bouncing Babies Story Time. 10 – 10:30 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Lap time stories and finger plays. Free. 255-1255.

Tuesday Tales at 10: Story Time. 10 a.m. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, Route 44/55, New Paltz. Hear about napping animals, hungry birds, or icy tracks and celebrate the snowy season while we wait for spring. For children ages 2-5. 255-0919.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time. 11 – 11:45 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Books, action rhymes, music and crafts. 255-1255.

Great Fours and Fives Story Hour. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Play games, participate in action rhymes, explore books and create related crafts. 255-1255.

Kids Knitting Club. 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

Christian Service Brigade and Explorer Girls. 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Leptondale Bible Church, 1771 Route 300, Newburgh. For boys and girls ages 8-18. Bible studies, crafts, achievements, games, leadership and other activities. 566-1113.

Organizations

Orange County Toastmasters. 8 – 9 a.m. Orange County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 40 Matthews St., Goshen. Learn by doing workshop in which men and women hone their communication skills in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. 374-6006.

Knitting Club for Cancer Patients. 10 a.m. Conference Room B, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, 19 Laurel Ave., Cornwall. Yarn and knitting needles will be provided. Various pattern levels and designs also will be available, and a group leader from The Cornwall Yarn Shop, LTD, will be on hand to support beginners. 458-4544.

Seniors Talk Program. 1 p.m. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh. Refreshments served. 561-6602.

Young-In-Heart Senior Social Group. 1 p.m. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 68 Stewart Ave., Newburgh. 561-6602.

Life’s New Beginning’s Widow & Widower’s Club. 2 – 4 p.m. Newburgh Recreation Center, 311 Route 32, Newburgh. 564-7819.

Cancer Support Group. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. Support and education for those afflicted with cancer. Friends and families are welcome. Persons with any type of cancer are welcome. 333-2236.

Vision Impairment Support Group. 6 – 8 p.m. Independent Living, Inc., 5 Washington Terrace, Newburgh. RSVP to Julie at 914-993-5385 or 565-1162 x232 to arrange transportation.

Epilepsy Support Group. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wallkill Medical Arts Building, 390 Crystal Run Road, Middletown. Support for those newly diagnosed, needing more information or for family members caring for someone with the disease. In case of inclement weather listen to WHUD 100.7.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Ext., Middletown. Info. call Cornell Cooperative Extension 344-1234.

Relatives as Parents Programs. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Independent Living, Inc., corner of Washington Terrace and Lake Street, Newburgh. Support group includes free child care for children 5 and younger and a youth development program for children 6 and older. 344-1234.

Alzheimer’s Association Family, Caregiver Support Group. 7 p.m. Elant at Newburgh. 534-9034.

Knitting Club. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Newburgh Free Library. Come share ideas; instruction available for beginners. Bring your own materials. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 563-3623.

NAACP, Middletown Chapter Officers and Executive Committee Meeting. 7 – 8 p.m. Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown. www.middletownnaacp.org.

Serendipity Singles. 7 – 9 p.m. Circleville Church, Corner of Rt. 302 and Goshen Turnpike at the light. Find friends and healing – whatever it is that the doctor ordered. Help with separation or divorces, grief and loss therapy, singles and relationships. 344-2043, 788-3000, 294-1247 or 361-2381.

Marlborough Historical Society. 7 p.m. Milton Library. 236-7221.

Song of the Valley Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. 7:15 p.m. Mulberry House Senior Center, 70 W Main St., Middletown. A woman’s a cappella 4-part harmony, barbershop style singing group. For more information, call 355-3412.

New Beginnings. 7:30 p.m. Marasco Senior Center, New Windsor. A Support Group focused on starting over after the loss of a loved one through death, divorce or separation. All are welcome. Call Eve at 563-0033 or Gary at 534-3815.

Events

Orange County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting. 7:27 – 9 a.m. Ramada Inn, 1289 Route 300, Newburgh. Brig. Gen. Verle L. Johnston, Jr., commander, 105th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard will talk about the “Impact of c-17 Conversion on the Hudson Valley”.$25 members in advance, $30 at the door, $50 non-members. Reservations: 457-9700.

Immunization Clinic. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Orange County Health Dept., 33 Fulton Plaza, Middletown. Must bring immunization record. 291-2369.

Y Off Broadway Thrift Shop. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 388 Ann St., Newburgh. Gently used, new and designer clothing and home goods. 562-1088 x13.

Live Music

Acoustic Tuesdays. 7 p.m. The Wherehouse, Liberty Street, Newburgh. 561-7240.

Alexis P. Suter Band. 7 p.m. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. The blues singer performs. 236-7970.

Music by Hudson Valley Composers. 8 p.m. McKenna Theatre. SUNY New Paltz. The Poné Ensemble for New Music performs a program of engaging 20th and 21st century chamber music by Hudson Valley composers: Joan Tower (Bard College), Jonathan Chenette (Vassar College); the late Alan Shulman (Woodstock); John B Hedges, and the late Gundaris Pone (both of SUNY-New Paltz). Tickets available at the door. $10, $8, $3 students

Theater

Film: A Dolphin Tale. 11:30 a.m. Marasco Center, New Windsor

Wednesday, February 15

For Kids

Storytime with Crafts. 10:30 a.m. Plattekill Public Library, Route 32, Modena. With Miss Barbara.

Tiny Tots. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, Milton. Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Get your little one started reading and learning with Miss Erin. With stories, songs, finger plays, games and crafts. Free. 795-2200.

Community Play Space. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Space features books, toys and stuffed animals for children to play with and socialize with other kids. 255-1255.

Activity Table Time. 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie. For newborn – 3 years. Experience a different activity each week including materials for stacking, sensory exploration and more to satisfy a child’s natural curiosity while enhancing hand/eye coordination, encouraging language development and building motor skills. Free with admission. $6. 471-0589.

Kids Club. 7 p.m. Chapel Hill Bible Church, 49 Bingham Road, Marlboro. A Christian based fun-filled evening for children 5-12. Crafts, games and song. 236-7144.

Un-Valentine’s Day Party. 7 – 8 p.m. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. Ages 11-18 are invited to a chocolate party. 691-2275 x16.

Organizations

Bereavement Support Group. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. This is a non-denominational support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. Registration is not necessary and there is no charge for attending. 333-1014.

Community Garden Club of Pine Bush. 6:30 p.m. Cultural Center, Main Street, Pine Bush. 744-3691.

The Humane Society of Walden. 7 p.m. Walden Savings Bank, 3rd Floor, Scotts Corners. Meeting. New members welcome. 778-2070.

Middletown Chess Club. 7:30 p.m. All ages and levels of skill welcome. Wallkill Community Center, Wes Warren Dr., Middletown, off Rte. 21 North of Exit 120 of Rte. 17. Rated Tournaments: $3. Call Bob DeLong, 778-7742.

Walden Volunteer Ambulance Auxiliary. 7:30 p.m. Ambulance Building, 22 South Montgomery St., Walden.

Outdoor Activities

Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk – Bonticou Crag. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. Adults of all ages and levels of ability are welcome. Moderate four-mile hike. $12 non-members. 255-0919.

Events

Why String Quartets? 10 a.m. Orange Hall Room 23, SUNY Orange, Middletown. Daniel Avshalomov will answer this question in his master class. Free and open to the public. 341-4891.

Open House for Young Naturalist Pre-school Program. 4 p.m. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Drive, Cornwall. Learn about this unique program that emphasizes science-based activities, outdoor experiences, social skills and more. 534-5506 x204.

Bingo. 5 p.m. doors and kitchen open, 6 p.m. selling starts, 7 p.m. calling starts and kitchen closes. Wallkill Firehouse, 18 Central Ave., Wallkill.

Love Your Business Valentine’s Mixer. 7 – 9 p.m. Toad Holly Pub, Rosendale. The Rosendale Chamber of Commerce invites you to “Share the love with fellow business-owners over light food.” $5 non-members, free members. RSVP info@rosendalechamber.com.

Bioregionalism and Permaculture Lecture. 7:30 p.m. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. Andrew Faust will talk about “Permaculture, Ecology & Biodynamics: Design Ideas for Your Home & Garden”. $10. 255-1559.

Theater

Afternoon Movie. 2 p.m. Thrall Library, Community Room, Depot Street, Middletown. Call 341-5454 for title.