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Family Events: Vagabond Puppets and a Library Birthday Party

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  • Why Go: Explore the many layers of the problem of high-pressure education in the United States.  This remarkable new film shines a light on the price young people pay for this "race to nowhere." Film screening and discussion for parents and students.
  • When/Where: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Felix Festa Middle
    School, West Nyack.
  • Pricing & Contact: $10 online/$15 at the door. Students Free. datzl@optonline.net

Puppet Theater: “Caps For Sale” and “Three Billy Goat’s Gruff”

  • Why Go: Watch these classic children's books come to life; the Hudson Vagabond Puppets will delight and entertain families with larger-than-life characters operated by masterful puppeteers.
  • When/Where: Friday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.; Saturday, Feb. 12th 2:30 p.m. Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Theater.
  • Pricing & Contact: Friday $7/pp. Saturday $10 kids/seniors & $12 adults.  845-359-1006 for group reservations.

Nyack Library’s Birthday Party

  • Why Go: Celebrate 's 107 years of service with guided tours of the new spaces, children's crafts and refreshments.
  • When/Where: Saturday Feb. 12, 10:00 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Nyack Library.
  • Pricing & Contact: Free. 845-358-3370 x244.

Amazing Grace Circus Cares for Your Kids

  • Why Go: Drop off your 4-14 year old in the good hands of circus professionals while you head out to dinner in Nyack.  Kids will juggle, tumble, tightwire walk and have a great time.
  • When/Where: Saturday Feb. 12th 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. 130 1st Ave Nyack, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: $35 per child; $25 for each sibling.  Reservations necessary; carlo@jugglingmatrix.com

Old Fashioned Winter’s Afternoon & Maple Sugaring Demo  

  • Why Go: Log-sawing contests, fire-roasted marshmallows, crafts, maple tree tapping and sugaring demo. Old-fashioned winter fun for the whole family.
  • When/Where: Sunday Feb. 13, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sugar Demo @ 1 p.m. Rye Nature Center Rye, NY.
  • Pricing & Contact: Sugaring Demo $5 (call to reserve a place). Old Fashioned activities free. 914-967-5150
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