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, May 16
• Friday, May 17
• Saturday, May 18
• Sunday, May 19
• Monday, May 20
• Tuesday, May 21
• Wednesday, May 22

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, May 16

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. $7.50. 471-0589.

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

Crazy Chicken Readaloud. 6pm. Plattekill Public Library, 2047 State Route 32, Modena. Join us for an evening of crazy chicken stories, games and much more! 883-7286

Organizations

Hudson Valley Garden Association. 7 p.m. Shawangunk Town Hall, Community Room, 14 Central Ave, Wallkill. HVGA.org or call (845) 418-3640.

Drawing Club. 6 – 8 p.m. ArtsWAVE Center, 12 Market St., Ellenville. Adults bring your pencils, pens, paper and any material for an evening of relaxed drawing and camaraderie. $2 suggested donation. 210-4416.

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

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.

Bingo. 6:45 p.m. early bird calling; 5:30 p.m. doors open. Joseph Slutsky Center, 34 Center St., Ellenville. Ages 17 and older. 647-4450.

Trivia Night. 8 – 9 p.m. 2 Alices Coffee Lounge, 311 Hudson St, Cornwall On Hdsn, 34-4717

Theater

The Miracle Worker. 7 p.m. The Theatre at West Shore Station, Newburgh. Just Off Broadway Production. 845-875-4325, www.JustOffBwy.com

Friday, May 17

For Kids

St. John’s School Open House. 9 – 11 a.m. 77 Murray Ave., Goshen. Meet the teachers, tour the school. 294-6434

Mohonk Preserve – Toddlers on the Trail: Wildflowers and Critters. 10 a.m. – 12 noon.Join Dana Rudikoff, Volunteer Hike Leader, and explore the forest for wildflowers and critters. Bring water and snacks. Please leave your pets at home. Jogging strollers are not appropriate; little ones in carriers are always welcomed. Children ages 2 to 6 are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes a 1.5-mile hike, and moves at a toddler’s pace. Reservations are required. Call Dana at 845-626-4253 or email her at dana_rudikoff@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. There is a 15 parent limit. Participants should meet at the Mohonk Preserve Coxing Trailhead. It is advised to come early to secure a parking spot. The fee per person: Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $12 hiking day use fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Children 12 and under are free.

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, $7.50; children under 1 free. 471-0589.

Instruction

Living Juicy. 7:30 p.m. Boughton Place, Kisor Road, Highland. Presented by Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. To live juicy is to live in the moment and be true to your deepest wants and desires. You are able to experience the joy of being alive. It is a place where you can readily appreciate the gifts you’ve been given and freely share your gifts with others.With Jenny Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, CDAC, CP . $8/ $5 for students and those on limited income. 255-7502

Events

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

Spaghetti Dinner 5-7 p.m. Wallkill Firehouse. Sponsored by Boy ScoutTroop 76. $7.

Live Music

Friends, Neighbors, Music: Open Mic. 8-11 p.m. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. Acoustic, electric, blues, jazz, poetry, comedy, a capella. Coffee & cake. Free. 831-4988.

Steve Black. 8 – 10 p.m. Newburgh Brewing Company, Colden Street, Newburgh

Theater

The Miracle Worker. 7 p.m. The Theatre at West Shore Station, Newburgh. Just Off Broadway Production. 845-875-4325, www.JustOffBwy.com

Saturday, May 18

For Kids

Meet the Animals. 1 p.m. & 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.

Instruction

Kirtan or Devotional Chanting 7: – 9 pm. Shanti Mandir Ashram. 51 Muktananda Marg-off Route 208. Walden 778-1008. shantimandir.com

Design Your Own Container Plant Sale. 10am – 3pm Kosuga Greenhouse at Orange County Arboretum, Montgomery.

Cooking with Local Foods. 11am – 2pm. Wallkill River School, 232 Ward St, Mongomery, A hands on cooking experience working with wood-fire, charcoal, texture and flavor pairing, and an introduction to grilling. Learn how to turn local produce and products into a delicious meal that will be shared with the group at lunch. 457-2787

Organizations

MS Support Group. 9 – 11 a.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. This support group offers education and support for those afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis. Friends and family are welcome. 783-1071.

Orange County Origami Club. 9:30 a.m., Thomas Bull Memorial Boathouse, Rt. 416, Montgomery. Info: 361-1903, 496-7705.

Hudson Valley Tole and Decorative Painters. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Munger Cottage, Cornwall. New artists welcome to observe and participate in meetings, which promotes the advancement of decorative painting. Every month a decorative artist teaches a seminar. 429-7562.

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.

Earth and Water Festival. 11am – 5pm. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Day Camp Area, Route 416, Montgomery. Bring a blanket and plan to spend the day at this unique, family friendly annual festival. Live music and performances all day, green expo, children’s activities, food vendors, farmers market, live animals and games. Free parking, free admission. 845-615-3868.

Anime Orange. 1 – 4 p.m. Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St., Newburgh. Monthly meeting of local group interested in the Japanese art of animation. Open to adults and teens age 16 and older. 563-3609 or 563-3638.

Plattekill Historical Society. 2 p.m. Clintondale Firehouse meeting room, Route 44/55, Clintondale. 883-6118.

Spaghetti dinner and gift basket raffle fundraiser. Seating at 4:30 and 6 p.m. First Reformed Church Fellowship Hall , 70 Scofield St., Walden. – $10. 778-3094 .

Roast Beef dinner. 5:30 p.m. Walden Baptist Church, 38 Bank St., Walden. $12, 778-5823

Outdoor Activities

Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing – Bonticou Crag. 10am-2pm. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile hike led by Sherry Runk (845-687-7679). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. The fee per person: Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $12 hiking day use fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).

Tours of Pollepel Island and Bannerman Castle. 11am – 1:30pm Departs Newburgh Landing, Board the Estuary Steward for a 2 1/2 hour excursion to Pollepel Island, with the highlight being a guided walking tour to view Bannerman Castle. Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain. 1-800-979-3370, www.bannermancastle.org

Mohonk Preserve – How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing. 1 p.m. No reservations required. Meet at the Trapps Bridge. This interpretive program will last approximately 20 minutes, involves a gentle stroll, and will be led by a Mohonk Preserve Ranger who is an experienced rock climber. This is a free program but participants must either be Mohonk Preserve members or pay a day use fee to access the land. Children 12 and under are free. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.255-0919.

Mohonk Preserve – Spring Wildflower Walk. 2-5pm. Join Roger Roloff and Barbara Petersen, Mohonk Preserve Volunteers, for this forest and ridge hike to search for the colorful blooms of later spring such as Canada Mayflower, Solomon’s Seal, Yellow Violets, Crowfoots, White Baneberry, and Pink Ladyslippers. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes a moderate 4-mile hike. Space is limited; for reservations and program location call 845-255-0919. Service dogs only, please. This is a free program.

Events

Community-Wide Plant
Sale, Swap, and Garden Yard Sale. 8 – 10 a.m. Deyo Hall, 18 Broadhead
Ave, New Paltz. www.NewPaltzGardenClub.org 255-8856.

Granny’s Attic Sale. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall,71 Grand St., Marlboro. 236-9052.

Rummage Sale. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Montgomery. 457-5383

Wildflower and Heirloom Vegetable Sale 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. This year will include a focus on plants for pollinators like butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, a lady bug craft for kids and guided pollinator walks at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Also for purchase will be Heirloom Vegetable Seedlings which are a variety of garden delights that are not genetically engineered! Meet gardeners from the area, ask questions and get some great gardening tips. 534-5506, ext. 204.

SUNY Orange 63rd Commencement Ceremony. 10 a.m. Physical Education Building on the College’s Middletown campus. The College will confer associate’s degrees in arts, sciences and applied sciences. 341-4000.

6th Annual New Paltz Bike Swap: 10am – approx. 3pm, New Paltz Middle School, 2 South Manheim Blvd., New Paltz Deals on new & used bikes, parts, apparel, bags, vintage bike items. Dozens of vendors. Free admission.

Armed Forces Day Program. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, 374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300) New Windsor. Visitors will have the opportunity to write a thank you message, create a design or draw a picture as a way to say “thank you” to our service men and women on our “Thank You” Mural. At 1 pm, there will be a short 15-minute program recognizing our service men and women. 561-1765.

Civil War Weekend. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hill-Hold Museum, Route 416, Hamptonburg. Historic 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry, also known as “The Red Neck Ties will participate in re-enactments.291-2404.

Montgomery Village-Wide Yard Sale. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Yard Salers come to the village and enjoy walking the streets picking up yard sale items from baby clothes to computer equipment, from books to furniture, antiques to trinkets. 457-9661

Country Fair & Open House. 11a.m. To 4p.m. Reformed Church of Shawangunk, 1166 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill. This year’s events include The Influence of the Dutch on the American Kitchen. Guest speaker and author, Peter G. Rose will present a lecture at noon. Also: apple pie Baking Contest, Native American Crafts demonstration, Basket Weaving demonstration, Quilts will be on display, History of the Town of Shawangunk will be on display, and much more. 895-2675

Phillies Bridge Farm Project Open House & Farmers’ Market. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 45 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz. Farm tour, CSA and Summer Camp orientations, children’s activities, visits with the farm animals, and a farmers’ market with some of the community’s favorite vendors.256-9108

Gardiner Cupcake Festival. Noon – 6 pm. Wright’s Farm, 699 Rt. 208, Gardiner. Fun for the whole family, with music, vendors, wine tastings, children’s activities, &
cupcakes! Rain or shine. 255-5300; eatapples.com

Art Along the Hudson. 4 – 8 p.m. Village of New Paltz. There are eleven Art Loop partners: The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz; Historic Huguenot Street; G. Steve Jordan Gallery; Mark Gruber Gallery; Ryan E. Cronin; Transcendence Gallery; Upstate Lights Photo-Graphics; Van Buren Gallery; Water Street Market; Inquiring Minds Bookstore and Celebration of the Arts (COTA).

ArtHop Third Saturday Poughkeepsie. 4 – 8 p.m. Various art galleries and cultural venues host open houses.

Spaghetti Dinner & Gift Basket Raffle. 4:30 and 6 p.m. seatings. First Reformed Church, Walden. $10; $5 kids 3-12. Raffle tickets sold at event. 778-3094.

Spaghetti Dinner. 5 – 7 p.m. Wallkill Firehouse, 18 Central Ave., Wallkill.

Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Bird game at 6:45 p.m. Good Will Fire Department, 1 South Plank Road, Newburgh. 562-1129.

Tricky Try. Doors open at 5 p.m., calling at 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 131 Boyd Street, Montgomery. Lots of theme baskets, gift certificates, door prizes and a 50/50. Admission is $5 which includes a sheet of raffle tickets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. (914) 213-1155

Wine, Woman and Song: A Spring Wine Tasting and Musical Gala for the Cragsmoor Historical Society. 5 p.m. Cragsmoor Historical Society, 349 Cragsmoor Road. In this pairing of fine wines with fine music, wine expert, David G. Howell is joined by Lynne Kerr and Jay Kerr, who blend their acclaimed cabaret performance with the wines he presents. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be served. $40 per person, $75 per couple. 845-647-6384

Baile Latino. 6 – 11 p.m. Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor. Sponsored by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. Cocktail reception, buffet dinner of traditional foods. Dancing to music of DJ Ray Morales. 220-3152

Devotional Chanting. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Shanti Mandir Ashram. Route 208, Walden. Experience the Bliss of the Self. Free. 778-1008.

Live Music

Music for Humanity. 7pm – 10:30pm. Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 Route 207, Campbell Hall, 294-1056

Theater

The Miracle Worker. 7 p.m. The Theatre at West Shore Station, Newburgh. Just Off Broadway Production. 845-875-4325, www.JustOffBwy.com

Sunday, May 19

For Kids

Meet the Animals. 1 p.m. & 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.

Instruction

Satsang with Gurudev Swami Nityananda 10 am – Noon. Includes spiritual discourse, singing of bhajans and kirtan. Prasad (vegetarian lunch) follows. Satsang is preceded by the Guru Gita chant. 9 -10am. . Free. Shanti Mandir Ashram. 51 Muktananda Marg-off Route 208. Walden. 778-1008. shantimandir.com

Organizations

Mended Hearts Support Group. 1:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall Campus conference room B, 15 Laurel Ave., Cornwall. A support group for heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. 255-0637.

Overeaters Anonymous. 2 – 3 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown 343-9961.

Outdoor Activities

O. C. Audubon Society Field Trip. 8 a.m. Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, Hoagerburg Rd, Wallkill. Eastern meadowlarks, bobolinks, bluebirds and possibly upland sandpipers.

Just Off Broadway Run. 9 a.m. The 5K Run starts at the corner of Broadway and Grand Street, and ends at Safe Harbors of the Hudson at The Cornerstone Residence 111 Broadway. The Kids Fun Run starts immediately after the 5K Run. (845) 784-1110

Hudson Valley Rail Trail & Stride Wounded Warriors 4 mile race and 2 mile walk. 9 a.m. 75 Haviland Road, Highland. $25 pre-registration, $30 day of the race. Register at active.com or email HVRT@HVRT.RunWalk.5.19.2013@gmail.com.

Mohonk Preserve – How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing. 1 p.m. No reservations required. Meet at the Trapps Bridge. This interpretive program will last approximately 20 minutes, involves a gentle stroll, and will be led by a Mohonk Preserve Ranger who is an experienced rock climber. This is a free program but participants must either be Mohonk Preserve members or pay a day use fee to access the land. Children 12 and under are free. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.255-0919.

Events

Pancake breakfast. 7-11 a.m. Wallkill Masonic Lodge, 65 Main Street, Walden. – $8. 769-5035

Beacon Flea Market. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Henry Street parking lot, behind the Main Street Post Office. Through Oct. 27. 202-0094.

Rabies Clinic. 9 a.m. – noon. Town of Wallkill Community Center, 8 Wes Warren Drive, Middletown. Pets must be restrained by leashes or carriers. Orange County residents only. 291-2331.

Civil War Weekend. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hill-Hold Museum, Route 416, Hamptonburg. Historic 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry, also known as “The Red Neck Ties will participate in re-enactments.291-2404.

Town of Rosendale Youth Program Car Show: 10 am – 4 Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale Classics, imports, newer models, motorcycles welcome. Music, vendors, raffle, door prizes. Car seat check. Hosted by the Rosendale Street Rods Car Club. pm. Trophies 3 pm. Free. . 658-8982; rosyouth@hvc.rr.com; townofrosendale.com

Artists on the Campus Fine Art Show and Sale. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh. 569-3337.

Woof & Wine. 11am – 4pm. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro. Raffles, wine tasting, music, vendors. Leashed dogs welcome. Proceeds to benefit Rescue-a-Bull, Inc. Free admission. Info: Ulster County SPCA, 331-5377; ucspca.org.

Tours of Pollepel Island and Bannerman Castle. 11am – 1:30pm Departs Newburgh Landing, Board the Estuary Steward for a 2 1/2 hour excursion to Pollepel Island, with the highlight being a guided walking tour to view Bannerman Castle. Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain. 1-800-979-3370, www.bannermancastle.org

A Taste of Greater Newburgh. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh. Presented by the Newburgh Rotary.

Women for the Second Amendment Rally. 1-4 p.m. Town of Crawford Park Pavilion, Bullville. Speakers, music, local artists. 800-6601

Hudson Valley Polonaise Society spring dance. 2-6 p.m. PLAV #16 in Pine Island. 291-8706

BBQ. 3-5 p.m. Motorcyclepedia Museum. 250 Lake Street, Newburgh. Fundraiser for Friends of Sweeton (845) 545-5514.

The Origins of the Sport of Rowing, A Hudson River Tradition. 3 p.m. Crawford House, 189 Montgomery St., Newburgh. The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands will present a lecture by Eric Langstedt about the golden age of rowing on the Hudson River. 561-2585.

Penny Social. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling at 7 p.m. Cosgrove Hall, Wes Warren Drive, Middletown. $2 donation. Light Refreshments will be sold. Benefit of the Circleville Fire Company Auxiliary. 361-3809

Live Music

Los Caribeños. 3 p.m. Newburgh Free Library. This Newburgh group is dedicated to performing Puerto Rican music and promotes its culture by bringing to the community the “plena y bomba.” The concert includes a performance of traditional Caribbean dances. 563-3600.

Unplugged Acoustic Open Mic. 3:30 p.m. sign up; 4 – 6 p.m. performance. Unison Arts & Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz. Folk, blues, country, jazz, classical, and poetry welcome. $5 members; $6 non-members. 255-1559.

Theater

The Miracle Worker. 2 p.m. The Theatre at West Shore Station, Newburgh. Just Off Broadway Production. 845-875-4325, www.JustOffBwy.com

Film: Queen of the Sun. Wallkill River School of Art, 232 Ward St (Rt 17K), Montgomery. visually stunning 2010 documentary about honeybees, environmental influences on bees, & why it matters.
Refreshments & discussion. 457-2787.

Monday, May 20

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.

Instruction

Knowledge & attention for prevention & early detection of tick-borne illnesses. 7 p.m. Deyo Hall, 18 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz Speaker: Stacy Kraft is the Public Health Education Coordinator at the Ulster County Department of Health. 255-8856

Organizations

Pine Bush Chamber of Commerce. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Mixer at All Things Delicious, Gateway Plaza, Pine Bush. $5 members, $10 guests. 476-0134

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.

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

Bloomingburg Restoration Foundation. 7 p.m. 112 Main Street, Bloomingburg.

Cornwall Camera Club. 7 p.m. Munger Cottage, 183 Main St., Cornwall. Novice as well as seasoned photographers are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their work. 534-4440.

Gardiner Open Space Planning Committee Meeting. 7 – 9 p.m. Gardiner Town Hall, Gardiiner. 256-0344.

Women’s Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. Mount Triumphant Church of God, 1377 Route 44/55, Clintondale. 883-6196

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

Tuesday, May 21

For Kids

Bouncing Babies Story Time. 9 – 9:30 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Lap time stories and finger plays. Free. 255-1255.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Books, action rhymes, music and crafts. 255-1255.

Instruction

Music With Miss Amy. 3:30 – 4:14 p.m. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike. Music class for young children and their caregivers. $90 for all six classes and pre-registration is required. 255-1255

Meditation in the Temple 6:30pm – 7:15pm. Shanti Mandir Ashram. 51 Muktananda Marg-off Route 208. Walden 45 minutes of silent meditation with the Shanti Mandir community, in the sacred space of the Temple. The meditation is preceded by the chanting of Sri Ram Jai Ram: 5:30pm, with Arati at 6 pm. Free. 778-1008. shantimandir.com

Organizations

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.

Walden Senior Citizens. 11:30 a.m. Walden Fire House, Old Orange Avenue, Walden.

Mid-Hudson Senior Citizens of Highland. 12:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, Grand Street, Highland. For Highland residents over 60. Meeting, luncheon and speaker. 691-4213.

Parkinson’s Support Group of Orange County 1 p.m. at Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 153 Temple Hill Road (Route 300), New Windsor. 561-9135

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

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

Partners in Caring-Caregivers Support. 3:30 – 5 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Lobby Lounge, Middletown. The group provides peer support and education to caregivers of the chronically ill and disabled. The monthly meetings will offer educational programs aimed at enhancing the adjustment & quality of life for the caregiver. 333-4259.

A Friend Through Christ Ministry. 7 p.m. Chapel Hill Bible Church, 49 Bingham Road, Marlboro. A Christian support group for divorced/separated persons. 236-7144.

Hudson Valley AMVETS Post 826. 7 p.m. Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2 Corwin Court, Newburgh. An AMVETS Post is a veteran support community organization. Veterans from Orange and surrounding counties are encouraged to join. 522-0658.

Mothers of Multiples Dinner. 7 p.m. Orange County Parents of Multiples Club meets for a “moms’ night out” at a local restaurant on the third Tuesday of each month. Club also holds infant/toddler play groups on weekdays and weekends. Parents of twins, triplets and more are invited to join for fun and support. Info. call 901-9428.

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.

Bereaved Parents Support Group. 7:30 p.m. Meets at Elant Nursing home, Goshen. Call 561-2837 for more info.

Events

Immunization Clinic. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Orange County Health Dept., 124 Main St., Goshen. Must bring immunization record. 291-2369.

Immunization Clinic. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Orange County Health Dept., 141 Broadway, Newburgh. Must bring immunization record. 291-2369.

Women in Business Month Event Kickoff. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor. Hosted by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Workshops for on marketing, procurement and social media for professionals. Keynote speaker: Linda Hollander, author of “Bags to Riches,” sharing secrets for women in business. $35. 457-9700.

Wednesday, May 22

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. $7.50. 471-0589.

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 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.

Instruction

Gentle Yoga with Kelly 7:30pm to 8:30pm. (arrive a few min. early). Designed for gentle exploration of different asanas (postures) linked by the breath. Shanti Mandir Ashram. 51 Muktananda Marg-off Route 208. Walden. Namaste’ Building. 778-1008. shantimandir.com

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.

Breast Cancer Support Group. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Orange Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center, 110 Crystal Run Rd., Room C, Middletown. Find encouragement & support with Breast Cancer Support Groups offered through Orange Regional Medical Center’s Ray W. Moody MD. 695-5800 x95217.

Pine Bush Photography Club. 7 -9 p.m. Town of Crawford Library Annex, Maple Avenue, Pine Bush. For more information, call Nick: 283-8058.

Knights of Columbus Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Church of the Assumption, Maybrook.
Southern Catskill Anglers Inc. Meeting. A family oriented fishing club with an emphasis on Fresh/Saltwater Flyfishing. All anglers welcome. 744-2310.

Outdoor Activities

Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk – . 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a moderate to strenuous, 4+ mile hike. The fee per person: Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $12 hiking day use fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Please be prepared with appropriate gear for the conditions and type of hike. In case of inclement weather, call June Finer, Hike Coordinator, at 845-255-7247 between 7:30-8am.255-0919.

Events

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.

Art sale and silent auction. 5:30 – 8 p.m. The Falcon, 1348 Rte. 9W, Marlboro. Art Scholarship Fundraiser. Original student art and gift certificates from local vendors. All bids will begin at $8.