a girl’s night out. Glenn Arkin will teach you how to make a bracelet using real pearls, facetted stones and crystals. There is a $10 materials fee (non-refundable) due upon registration. Register and pay at the adult information desk. Limited to only 15 participants. Snow date 2/15. Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern. 357-1237. SuffernFreeLibrary.org.


Acupuncture for Detoxification and Weight Loss Lecture – 7-9pm. Free demonstration of evaluation of condition and treatment. Lecture by Dr. Volody- myr Buhayenko. The Healing Clinic, 7 South Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. 371-2740. healingclinic.net.


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9


Tea and Play for Prospective Nursery/Kindergar- ten Parents and Children – 1pm. While your child plays nearby, enjoy a cup of tea with an experienced Early Childhood teacher. Drop-ins welcome; regis- tration preferred. Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge. Patricia Owens, admissions coordinator, powens@gmws. org or 356-9715.


Calling all Crafters: Beaded Earrings Workshop – 7pm. Designer Amy Kanarek returns to teach the techniques for creating beautiful earrings. Materials fee $15. Registration begins 1/26. West Nyack Library, 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 358-6081.


Healthy Eating Workshop – 7:30-9pm. Dr. Eric Goldman, chiropractor and Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) practitioner will teach you how to prepare delicious meals that will help you to feel better faster, achieve your optimal weight and have abundant energy. Learn how the traditional diets of non-industrialized peoples nourished optimal health for thousands of years. Guaranteed to provide some surprises. Free. RSVP required. 1540 Route 202, Suite 12, Pomona. 354-2100. KGChiro.com


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10


Civil Rights Movement Lecture – 1:30-2:45pm. Workshop and Authors Jeanna Theoharris and Komozi Woodard lectures on the civil rights move- ment. Book signing and discussion with visiting scholars from 3-5:30pm. Snow date: 2/17. Open to all. Technology Center, Rockland Community College, 145 College Rd, Suffern. Lisa Schachter, 574-4396. SUNYRockland.edu.


Sugar Imbalances – 6:30-8:30pm. Marija Santo, CNHP, will be back to speak about some alterna- tive approaches to our sugar imbalances. How can we control diabetes with our lifestyle? How can we control our diets? Snow date 2/17. Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern. 357-1237.


SuffernFreeLibrary.org.


Free Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Join Reiki Master Teacher Susan J. Squittieri the second Thursday of each month for Reiki share. Registration is required, space is limited. Valley Cottage. Contact 512-8389 or twobearherbs@yahoo.com. TwoBearHerbs.com.


Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation Lecture – 7- 9pm. Free demonstration of evaluation of condition and treatment. Lecture by Dr. Volodymyr Buhay- enko. The Healing Clinic, 7 South Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. 371-2740. healingclinic.net.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11


Introductory Session for Prospective Parents – 9am. A Green Meadow morning Introductory Session for Adults begins with the viewing of “Wal- dorf Education: A Vision of Wholeness,” a video presentation on Waldorf Education featuring Green Meadow. Visitors then have a chance to address questions about the school to our administrator dur- ing a Q & A period and take a tour of the campus. Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge. Patricia Owens, Admissions Coordinator, powens@gmws.org or 356-9715.


Film Club – 10am-noon. The Retired Teacher’s Center Film Club will meet at the on Friday at the Nanuet library to view and discuss the film Hud- sucker Proxy, directed by the Coen brothers and starring Tim Robbins. The pre-post discussion will be lead by Mimi Raisel. The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. For more information or to register to attend, please contact B. Berkowitz at 942-7619.


Owl Prowl at Stony Point Battlefield – 7:30pm. Search for the resident Great Horned and Screech Owls. Meet Della and Alan Wells at the main parking lot at the end of Battlefield Rd., accessed from Park Rd. off Rt. 9W in Stony Point. 942-5751, or Battle- field office 786-2521. RocklandAudubon.org.


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12


Minnewaska Winter Excursion – Moderate to strenuous cross country ski if snow; hike or snow- shoe otherwise. Leaders are Georgette Weir at ge- weir@optonline.net or 462-0142, and Jean-Claude Fouere. MidHudsonADK.org.


Naked Limbs – 9:30am. Our annual tree identifica- tion outing with Dr. Andy Smith will be at Little Tor this year. Meet at the library for this easy walk that will have you distinguishing trees by shape, bark and color. New City Library, 220 North Main St, New City. 634-4997. NewCityLibrary.org.


Nature Program: Lovey-Dovey for Valentine’s Day – 10am. Spend the morning learning about doves. Bring a camera to take a photo of your


Healthy Living & A Healthy Planet. RocklandWorldRadio.com/program/connections/


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38 Rockland & Orange Counties www.naturalawakeningsro.com Wednesdays at 3:30pm A Radio Show Promoting


special valentine with the museum’s live dove. Suggested for all ages. Second session at 11:30am. Outdoor Discovery Center at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. 534-5506 ext. 204. HHNatureMuseum.org.


February Children’s Craft – 10:30am-noon. Cre- ate a sweet Standardbred horse. Take a mini-tour of the museum, enjoy horse-inspired games and ride on the 3-D simulator. Reservations strongly suggested. Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main St, Goshen. 294-6330. education@harnessmuseum.com.


Yoga Love for Animals – 1-3pm. Two hours, four teachers, Manduka raffle and your chance to help the ones who can’t help themselves. 100 percent of proceeds going to Rockland County’s Hi Tor Animal Shelter. $25 suggested donation. The shelter really needs blankets, towels and dog and cat beds. Please register, space is limited. Sponsored by Sanctuary Yoga Studios and Manduka Eco-Conscious Yoga Gear. Sanctuary Yoga Studios, 132 Park Ave, New City. 548-1090. SanctuaryYogaStudios.com or Facebook us Sanctuary Yoga Studios.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13


Must-be-flexible X-C Ski or Hike – Strenuous. The leader will scope the Mid-Hudson Valley for good snow. Probably 7 to 10 miles. Moderate pace. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Dress in layers; no cotton. Russ Faller russoutdoors@yahoo.com (preferred) or 297-5126 (before 9:30pm). MidhudsonADK.org


Ducks at Rockland Lake State Park – 9-11:30am. Look for late wintering ducks. Meet Della and Alan Wells at the flagpole in the North Pool parking lot. Great for beginners. 942-5751. RocklandAudubon.org.


The Women’s Hour of Power – 7-8pm. Come together with other women for an hour of power. Twice a month (Feb-April), we will gather for an hour of self discovery and healing. We will do either a guided meditation, a journaling exercise, use cre- ative expression and/or do process work with each other. Please bring a journal and pen to each session. $20 per session. First Reformed Church of Nyack, 18 South Broadway (side entrance on Burd St.), Nyack. Must RSVP. Stephanie at 914-419-8323.


Monthly Songwriters’ “No Fear” Song Circle Workshop – 7:30pm. Songwriters offer comments on each other’s songs in a positive, supportive atmo- sphere. Please bring 8 copies of lyrics to your song, and be prepared to perform it with your instrument, even if it’s just your voice. Limited to 8 participants. $3 per session. Hopper House Art Center. 82 N Broadway, Nyack. 358-0774. HopperHouse.org.


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Poetry Roundtable – 7-8:30pm. The library holds


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