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November
Afterglow’s fourth annual Toys for Tots Event — Nov. 23, Gail’s Place, Route 17K, Newburgh, 8 p.m. Join the Afterglow Band, the US Marine Corps and Block Party Radio and help make Christmas possible for a child this season. Giveaway’s. Bring an unwrapped new toy for a boy or girl. 567-1414. Visit Afterglow on Facebook.
Delaware Youth Center annual Holiday Craft Fair — Nov. 23-24, Delaware Community Center, 8 Creamery Road., Callicoon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day More than 40 vendors with a wide variety of crafted goods. Breakfast and lunch available. 887-5634
Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2012 annual Craft Show — Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 25, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 9 Vance Road (off Route 207), Rock Tavern. Craft Show Boutique then remains open every weekend until Dec. 23 (noon-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.), Huge variety of local crafters, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, one-of-a-kind gifts, fiber art, glasswork, photography on sale. 978-5620.
“Christmas Past at the Armstrong House” — Foster-Armstrong House, 320 River Road, Montague, N.J., 1-4 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 2, 8, 9. Candlelight tour 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, free admission (donations accepted). Last tour will be conducted 30 minutes before the closing on each of the days. All openings are held weather permitted. The house will have special holiday displays, and costumed docents will lead visitors through five decorated rooms on the first floor of the house. Enjoy holiday decorations, select handmade crafts made by historical society members, cookies and hot cider will be served. 973-293-3106. facebook.com/montaguenjhistory.
Last Stop Shop Holiday Craft Boutique — Nov. 25, Neversink Valley Area Museum at the DH Canal Park Visitors Center, 58 Hoag Road, Cuddebackville, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handcrafted items by local artisians, home decor, folk art and primitive painting, handmade candles and soaps, wreaths, stitchery, knit items, paper art, tree ornaments and more. Many items less than $5. 754-8870.
*Holiday Baskets at Moffat Library — Nov. 26-Dec. 16, Moffat Library, Route 208, Washingtonville, drawing will take place at 3 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the library, tickets can be purchased at the library. Baskets are on display in the library, all full of gifts for all ages, including books, DVD’s, CD’s and gift certificates to area restaurants and the Renegades. 496-5483.
“Creating Holiday Wreaths and Tabletop Trees” — Nov. 30, snow date Dec. 7, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 18 Seward Ave., third floor, Middletown, two sessions: 1-3 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., $38 per person, must register by Nov. 21. Bring a pair of clippers and gloves. 344-1234.
Silver Stitchers Holiday Craft Fair — Nov. 30, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North St., Monticello, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Homemade lunch will be available. Handmade items by the Silver Stitchers. Monetary donations or yarn donations are needed. Take a chance to win a handmade queen-size afghan. To purchase tickets, email caryn.mathews@co.sullivan.ny.us or call 807-0251.
Orange County Arboretum annual Holiday Boutique and “Lights in Bloom” — Weekends from Nov. 30-Dec. 30, Orange County Arboretum, Route 416, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery, 5-8 p.m. Handcrafted items such as scarfs, hats, mittens, bags, baby items, table appointments, gift baskets, Arboretum honey and more. Held in conjuntion with “Lights in Bloom” a garden themed light display featuring flowers and “critters.” Holiday “Lights in Bloom” will also be open Dec. 24-30. Both events are free, volunteers will serve hot cocoa. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arboretum. 615-3830.
St. Stanislaus Parish third annual Fall Tricky Tray — Nov. 30, PLAV Hall, 16 Legion Road, Pine Island. Doors open at 5 p.m., calling begins at 7 p.m., free admission. 50/50, door prizes, assorted baskets, refreshments. Proceeds benefit the renovation project at St. Stanislaus parish hall. Call Doris at 651-4904.
December
Make and Take Activities — Dec. 1, Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, 1-3 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County’s Fee of $10, or $5 per enrolled 4-H’er, gives participants access to 10 stations of activities. Youth age 5-19 years will learn how to make low cost crafts for home or gift giving. Parents are encouraged to accompany their child. Pre-registration is required to guarantee a seat. 292-6180.
Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County Holiday Breakfast — Dec. 1. Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main St., Goshen, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., two seatings: 9:30-11 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $8 preregistration, $3 age 12 and younger; $12 at the door, $7 age 12 and younger. Santa and his elf, arts and crafts, dreidel, museum exhibits. To preregister, call 342-2400 ext 253.
Chester Academy PTSA fifth annual Holiday Bazaar — Vendors wanted. Dec. 1, Chester Academy, 64 Hambletonian Avenue, Chester, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Email Susan Barberi at captsa.pres@aol.com.
Middletown Concert Chorale 2012 Holiday Concert Series “Make A Joyful Noise” — Dec.1, 7 p.m., North Congregational Church, 157 Linden Ave., Middletown; Dec. 8, 7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mount Hope Rd., Middletown; Dec. 9, 3 p.m., Harmony Baptist Church, 1790 Route 211 East, Middletown. Under the direction of Justin Glodich. Performances will feature Handel’s Te Deum with small orchestra, other seasonal favorites and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. Reception with light fare to follow. Tickets $8; students and seniors admitted for $5. Tickets also available at the door. Program funded in part by Orange County Tourism and County of Orange. Call Rob Abramson at 386-4398 or Jack Austin at 856-0706.
Holiday Gift Fair — Dec. 1, Shanti Mandir, 51 Muktananda Marg, off Route 208, Walden, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Handicrafts, stocking stuffers, yoga mat bags, wine bottle bags, pillows, clothing, totes, shawls and cards. Hosted by Creating Connections for Social Change at Shanti Mandir. 778-1008. CCSCProject@gmail.com.
“A Christmas Carol” — Dec. 1, Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center St., Ellenville, 4 p.m., free. Local performer Gregg Shults brings the travails of Scrooge and Tiny Tim alive. Co-sponsored with the Napanoch Public Interest Group. 647-1497. eplm.org.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar — Dec. 1, Grace Episcopal Church, 84 Seward Ave., Port Jervis, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hand-crafted items, baked goods, raffles, gift baskets, Christmas White Elephants and more. 856-3026.
Chester Academy PTSA Holiday Bazaar — Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Chester Academy, 64 Hambletonian Ave., Chester. Many popular name vendors, great raffle prizes, kid’s holiday craft corner with Santa, refreshments and more. 629-9796. captsa.pres@aol.com.
Roscoe Riverside Park annual Tree Lighting — Dec. 1, Riverside Park, Roscoe, 6:30 p.m. Join the Roscoe Chamber and friends of the Chamber as they follow the luminaries down the path to the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Caroling, s’mores and cookies will be provided. All are welcome. Bring a candle or lantern to light up the night and a stick for your s’mores. Call Laurie at 607-498-5397.
Gardiner Library Poinsettia and Wreath Sale — Dec. 1, Gardiner Library, 113 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Decorated and plain wreaths, white, pink, red and speckled poinsettias. Holiday jewelry and decorations, free refreshments. Hosted by the Friends of the Gardiner Library. 255-1255.
Troop 28 Holiday Craft Boutique — Vendors wanted ($50 per space). Dec. 1, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave., New Windsor, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wreaths, poinsettias, kissing balls, grave blankets and crosses. Refreshments, ample parking. T28sale@aol.com.
Family Empowerment Council Inc.’s Tricky Tray — Dec. 1, Grace Episcopal Church, 12 Depot St., Middletown, doors open at 5 p.m. Baskets, 50/50, Disney raffle. Refreshments available. For info or item donation call Pat Savino at 343-8100 ext. 309.
Loughran House Celebrates Veterans and Active Military — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7, Loughran House, 296 Fair St., Kingston, free admission. Photos of living or deceased veteran or active-duty military members are hung on the tree. Buggy rides, chestnut roasting, tours of the Loughran House. 430-0710.
Humane Society of Port Jervis Pet Photos With Santa — Dec. 1, Huguenot Firehouse, 431 Route 209, Huguenot, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All dogs must be leashed, and other pets must be in appropriate carriers, no appointment necessary. The last wait number will be issued at 2 p.m. $5 donation per photo in a card frame. Baked goods and other treats will be for sale. 856-3677. pjhumane.blogspot.com.
Fifth annual Bells on Broadway Arts Crafts Show and Children’s Holiday Festival — Arts and crafts vendors wanted, Dec. 1, Ritz Theater Lobby and the Green Room, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free entry. Photos with Santa and Frosty for a nominal fee. Holiday snacks. Holiday wreaths available for purchase. Plenty of vendors. Sponsored by Safe Harbors of the Hudson. Call June Henley at 784-1110 or email jhenley@safe-harbors.org or visit safe-harbors.org.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School annual Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast — Dec. 1-2, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 205 Wawayanda Ave., Middletown, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission. Pancake breakfast will be held Sun. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in conjunction with the craft fair. More than 60 vendors, photos with Santa, raffles, Holiday Cafe. 343-8836. mtcarmelcrafts@aol.com.
“Holiday Reverse Glass Painting” — Dec 2, Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Learn the art of reverse glass painting with Crafter Carolyn Keller at this festive, holiday crafting workshop. A $5 non-refundable fee is due at required in-person registration for this adult program. Seating is limited; early registration. Call 477-8377 Ext. 101.
“Festivals of Light” Multi-Cultural Holiday Party — Dec. 2, Ellenville Public Library and Museum, 40 Center St., Ellenville, 3-5 p.m., free. Vanaver Caravan musicians performing holiday songs and dances from around the world. International dessert table, crafts for the kids. Made possible in part by a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council. 647-1497. eplm.org.
Monroe Temple Sisterhood annual Holiday Bazaar — Dec. 2, Monroe Temple Social Hall, 314 N. Main St., Monroe, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Raffles, prizes, vendors with jewelry, pottery, crafts, attic treasures, beauty and health-care products, food products, candles, face designs and more. Ample parking Call Sandy Sussman at 783-3507 or Mary Haberman at 343-1404.
Ellenville Noonday Club 35th annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner — Dec. 2, Ellenville High School cafeteria, 28 Maple Ave., Ellenville. Entertainment at noon, meal at 1 p.m. Free to Ellenville/Wawarsing senior citizens. Enjoyable social with good food. 647-6990.
Penny social — Dec. 2, Johnson Firehouse, Creamery Road, Johnson, doors open at 11:30 a.m., calling begins at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Rutgers Ladies Auxiliary. Call Doris at 355-1249 or Emmy at 856-2567 (after 6 p.m.).
Fourth annual Faceless: A Tribute to Godsmack “SmackYouFaceless Holiday Concert” — Dec. 2, Ramada Inn, Union Avenue, Newburgh, noon-7p.m., $15 donation at the door gets you in and a free buffet ($10 of your admission goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital); Age 11 and younger admitted for $5. Featured are Faceless: A Tribute to Godsmack, Phillip the Meatbox, Kristen Capolino Band, J20, WPDH DJ Tigman, charity auctions, brand new guitar to be raffled off from Imperial Guitar and Sound, food. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Hailey Niclaus of Wallkill. Find Faceless: A Tribute to Godsmack on Facebook.
Sisterhood of Temple Sinai’s Holiday and Gift Boutique — Dec. 2, Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Variety of local artists and special vendors including the Temple’s extensive collection from its own Judaic shop. Handbags, jewelry, apparel, special foods, candles and household items. Deli lunch and refreshments provided by the Men’s Club for purchase. 343-1861. lorimdtn@yahoo.com.
*Middlehope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary annual Holiday Breakfast — Dec. 2, Middlehope Fire Company, 11 Lattintown Rd., Newburgh, 8-11:30 a.m., $7, seniors $6, children age 4-10 admitted for $4. Santa will be available for photos. Sponsored by the Middlehope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Christmas Rummage Sale — Dec. 4-7, First Presbyterian Church, 6 N. Broome St., Port Jervis, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 5-7. Christmas decorations, new gift items and crafts, clothing for winter, games, toys, household items, books. If snowing or for more info, call 856-1231.
St. Elizabeth’s Chapel Poinsettia Wreath Sale — Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel, 7 Chapel Turn, Tuxedo (corner of Eagle Road). 753-5338.
St. John’s Episcopal Church annual Holiday Bazaar — Dec. 7-8, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 15 John St., Monticello, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. New and like-new items for sale. Lunch will be served both days (soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, dessert and drink). Bake sale and Santa Claus. 807-3050.
Hudson Valley Etsy Team’s third annual Holiday Craft Fair — Dec. 8, Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission. More than 20 local artisans, handcrafted items, live music, food, kids table, children’s clothing, housewares and something for the sweet tooth. Held in conjunction with “Second Saturday” event in Beacon. audrey@mollyspurl.com.
Gingerbread Project — Dec. 8., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Route 94, 179 East Main St., Washingtonville, two seatings 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Decorate your own gingerbread house. Small house $15; large house $20. Benefits Safe Homes of Orange County. Reservations are recommended and state if you want to attend at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. 496-3961.
Reformed Church of Shawangunk Cookie Walk — Dec. 8, Reformed Church of Shawungunk, 1166 Hoagerburgh Road, Route 18, Wallkill, 9 a.m.-noon, $6 per pound. Large assortment. Sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship. 895-2952.
The Santa Express — Dec. 8 and 15. On Dec. 8, it will stop in Eldred, Glen Spey, Barryville, Yulan and Narrowsburg. On Dec. 15, it will stop in Bethel and Liberty. See the Snow Queen, the Gingerbread Man, Santa and Mrs. Claus, North Pole elves and more. facebook.com/santaexpress.
*Milford United Methodist Church Christmas Craft and Bake Sale — Dec. 8 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 9 1-3 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church, 206 East Ann St., Milford, Pa. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea and some holiday music. Unique gifts including decorative plates, gifts for the birds, tote bags, hand-painted picture frames, hand-knitted dolls and much more. Baked goods and candy decorated for Christmas.
Minisink Valley Lions Club Holiday Craft Fair — Dec. 9, Minisink Intermediate School, Route 6, Slate Hill, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade crafts, poinsettias, lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Minisink Valley High School seniors. Interested vendors call Bob Wilcox at 355-6608.
“Warm Up at the Washingtons” — Dec. 9, Washington’s Headquarters, corner of Washington and Liberty streets, Newburgh, noon-4 p.m., free admission. Walk through holiday decorated rooms of 1782, historic interpreters, Salmagundi Consort will perform tunes of the times and the season, and mulled cider and cookies will be served over an outdoor fire. Sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. 562-1195.
“The Nutcracker” — Dec. 10, Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, 7 p.m., tickets $17. Presented by the American Youth Ballet. Special guest are the dancers from the New Jersey Ballet Company. Tickets available at American Youth Ballet’s web site at Americanyouthballet.com or email Americanyouthballet@gmail.com.
*7th annual Livingston Manor Holiday Decorating Contest — Judging will be Dec. 14, 15 or 16 (which day depends on the weather), from 5:30-9 p.m. Decorations will be judged on eye appeal, artistic merit and holiday spirit. First and second place prizes for two categories: Business/public building and homes. Winners will receive gift certificates from Liberty Home, Garden and Pet, In. in Liberty. Boundaries for judging: Area within the village of Livingston Manor, east on old Route 17 to the Quickway, Dahlia Road to Taggerts’ house, west on old Route 17 to Burnt Hill Road, DeBruce Road to John Gray Road, White Roe Lake Road to Skyline Drive, Shandlee Road to Lanza’s Restaurant. Anyone outside this area with a Livingston Manor address that wishes to be judged call 439-5867. Make sure your lights are on.
Holiday Ballroom Dance Show and Workshop — Dec. 15, DiVa Ballroom Dance Studio, 60 Erie St., Goshen, 5 p.m., $25. General dancing, group dance lesson in either salsa, tango, waltz or swing for beginners. Special performance by the staff in various dances. Refreshments, desserts, wine and cheese will be served. No partner required. Portion of the proceeds to be donated to the American Cancer Society. RSVP by calling 545-0543.
New Milford United Methodist Church Homemade Cookie Sale — Dec. 15, New Milford United Methodist Church, 5 Jockey Hollow Road, New Milford, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or till sold out. Containers provided or decorative tins for sale. Sold by the dozen. 986-9042.
Loughran House Champagne, Chocolate and Cheese Reception — Dec. 17, Loughran House, 296 Fair St., Kingston, 5-7 p.m., $20. 338-2786.
If your nonprofit organization is holding a holiday event and would like to be included in this list, email information to dkessler@th-record.com or mail information to Donna Kessler, Holiday Events, c/o Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown 10940.
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