Holiday calendar: week 3

Thurs.day, Dec. 6

‘Gift of the Magi’ reading, and locks given for love

WAYMART, PA — The Salvation Army Ladore Conference Center at 398 South Street will host a reading of O. Henry’s “Gift of the Magi” at 4:00 p.m. At the same time, Laurie Conner, senior program coordinator, will have her hair cut off and donated to the Locks of Love program, echoing one of the protagonists in the story, who cuts off her hair for love. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. 570/488 6129.

Greeting card workshop at the library

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Fallsburg Library, 12 Railroad Plaza, hold a greeting card workshop on 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Participants will be able to design and produce cards for the winter holidays, as well as for other special occasions. The library will supply the paper, sparkles and other supplies. fallsburglibrary.blogspot.com or 845/436-6067.

Friday, Dec. 7

Christmas in New York

ROSCOE, NY — The Roscoe Community Theatre Group will present its annual Christmas show, “Christmas in New York,” at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Roscoe Central School. There will be a special tribute to our troops and veterans. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $5 for school children, with pre-schoolers admitted free. 845/439-3990, ext. 306.

Hawley’s Winterfest opens

HAWLEY, PA — Hawley’s Winterfest opens with a ceremony and bonfire at Bingham Park at 6:00 p.m. There will be carolers, free hot chocolate, a bonfire lighting ceremony and more. The festival will continue through Sunday. See last week’s River Reporter for full story. hawleywinterfest.com.

Art alliance holds holiday show and sale

WURTSBORO, NY — The Wurtsboro Art Alliance will open its December Show at its gallery located at 73 Sullivan Street with an opening reception from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Featured will be works in a variety of mediums by gallery members. The show will run each Saturday and Sunday through the end of December from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. 845/888-4461.

Grey Towers holds holiday open house

MILFORD, PA — Grey Towers National Historic Landmark will kick off a season of holiday open houses from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with music by the Delaware Valley High School concert choir, luminaries lining the walkway and all three floors decorated for the holiday by the Milford Garden Club. Free. The house will continue to be open for visitors every day through December 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at a cost of $3 per person.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Holiday book sale

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch, will hold its annual holiday book sale from Saturday, December 8 through Friday, December 14 during regular library hours. The library has hundreds of gently used books of all genres that are suitable for gift giving. All proceeds go to the library. 845/482-4350.

Audubon holds holiday tea

MILFORD, PA — The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society will host its annual holiday tea at 4:30 p.m. at Grey Towers National Historic Site. A program on the elk reintroduction program in Pennsylvania is planned. Discussion will focus on conservation of the habitat that is now supporting the new population. Snow date is December 9.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments prepared by the Pinchot Audubon members will be provided. 570/686-5045 or 570/296-9630.

Christmas tea

MILFORD, PA — The Good Shepherd Church will host a Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The lunch, a 50-year tradition at the church, will consist of fancy tea sandwiches, muffins, scones and tasty desserts. Coffee and, of course, tea will also be served. Prices will be $8.50 for a complete luncheon, $4.50 for children under 10 and $4.50 for beverage and dessert only. This year, in addition to the high tea, there will be a white elephant table, crafts and holiday items for sale as well as baked goods. There will be a raffle for a handmade Christmas quilt. 570/491-2290.

Holiday blast benefits Toys for Tots

MONTICELLO, NY — Thunder 102 presents Thunder Blast, a holiday celebration to benefit Toys for Tots, featuring Somerville, The Carl Richards Band and River’s Edge on the third floor at Monticello Gaming & Raceway. One unwrapped new toy is required for admission into the event. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. 845/794-4100.

Christmas party/toy drive

SHOHOLA, PA — Pike County Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education, Chapter 41, will hold its annual holiday party/toy drive from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Mel’s Tavern on Route 6. The party will feature live music by The Moving Company, food, a cash bar and 50/50. A donation of one new, unwrapped toy per person or $5 per person will be collected at the door. All toys and funds go toward helping local area children enjoy this holiday season. 845/820-2429 or 570/676-3570

Cookie baking at the church

HORTONVILLE, NY — The Hortonville Presbyterian Church will host holiday cookie baking at 1:00 p.m. Bring one batch of cookie dough and any decorations you’d like for them. All ages are welcome.

Santa and Me Breakfast

SHOHOLA, PA — The St. Ann’s Holy Name Society will host a Santa and Me Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in Mulligan Hall. Kids can enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus, and afterward engage in a variety of crafts and activities. There will also be photos with Santa. Tickets cost $3 for children and $5 for adults. 570/832-4275.

Christmas tree lighting

WURTSBORO, NY — There will be a Christmas tree lighting accompanied by Santa on a fire truck at 6:00 p.m. at Wurtsboro Veterans’ Park on Sullivan Street.

Sunday, Dec. 9

Chanukah bowling party

KIAMESHA LAKE, NY — Landfield Avenue Synagogue will hold a Chanukah Bowl Sunday Funday Chanukah Party at Kiamesha Lanes, Fraser Road from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $10 per person includes shoes, unlimited games, lunch and activities. Reservations are required. 845/794-8470.

Festival of Noëls by

Weekend of Chamber Music

HORTONVILLE, NY — The Weekend of Chamber Music will present a Festival of Noëls at the Hortonville Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. Admission costs $20. (See page 31 for details). 845/932-8527.

Santa at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Santa will be at Grey Towers Historic Landmark’s open house from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a small gift for all children. The Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey will demonstrate their intricate craft. Cost is $3 per person.

Nutcracker to benefit Humane Society

PORT JERVIS, NY — An Afternoon of the Arts, featuring excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” will benefit the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark at 3:00 p.m. at Port Jervis High School at 3:00 PM. Dancers, singers and musicians will perform; all proceeds go directly to the Humane Society’s shelter. Tickets cost $8 for general admission seating and are available at the door. There will be a dessert table, which has become a popular tradition at the event, at intermission.

Monday, Dec. 10

Sullivan West elementary school students give concert

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Sullivan West Central School District will present its junior high school winter concert at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 10 in the auditorium at the high school. Admission is free. A holiday cookie sale will be held at the same time.

Lovelites honors lost loved ones

for the holidays

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Lovelites ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m., accompanied by Christmas carols. The trees in front of the hospital will be lit symbolically to honor or in memory of loved ones. All donors will be listed in a Book of Remembrance in the hospital lobby following the ceremony for all to view during the holiday season. All welcome.

Concert at the government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Livingston Manor High School band and chorus, conducted by Christina Desmond, will present a concert from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. at the government center at 100 North Street.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Concert at the government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello High School Wind Symphony, conducted by Kevin Dirth, and the Monticello High School Chamber Chorus, conducted by Shezana Lazich, will present a concert from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. at the government center at 100 North Street.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Get Christmas gifts at a church rummage sale

PORT JERVIS, NY — There will be a Christmas rummage and white elephant sale at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis on 60 Sussex Street from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Bag day will be Thursday, December 13 from 8:30 to 12:00 noon. On Friday, December 14, anything left is free from 8:30 to 12:00 noon. 845/ 856-1231.

Greeting card workshop at the library

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Fallsburg Library at 12 Railroad Plaza will hold a greeting card workshop from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Participants will be able to design and produce cards for the winter holidays, as well as for other special occasions. The library will supply the paper, sparkles and other materials. Sign-up requested. 845/436-6067.

Concert at the government center

MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello Middle School Women’s Chorus, conducted by Amy Abraham, and the Rutherford Elementary Recorder Ensemble, conducted by Joyce Wells, will present a concert from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. at the government center at 100 North Street.