Local multimedia artist, former teacher and Hudson resident, Xe Davis, hosts our second session of Curious Creators! This time we’ll shape, air-dry, and paint clay beads before turning them into colorful, fun bracelets. This activity is best for ages 4-8. All supplies will be provided.

Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration is appreciated: email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101

Community Conversations is an opportunity to join local experts and community members virtually. This program series addresses important issues, from affordable farmland to building a community forest, and explores how they connect to conservation. One-hour Zoom sessions will include brief presentations, time for questions and answers, and the opportunity to connect with others.

This month, we will explore how the conservation of birds and land management practices inform and support one another.

Ben Nickley, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory, will be joined by Heidi Bock, Vice President of Conservation at CLC, to discuss MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) research to discuss MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) research and Kestrel conservation work conducted at Ooms this past summer. Bock will highlight how CLC manages the land at Ooms for grassland birds and specific management practices utilized at the site. Nickley will speak about the mission of the Berkshire Bird Observatory and share why researching bird populations at sites like Ooms is so important.

Calling all teens (ages 9 – 18) to decorate the big Teen Room windows with erasable chalk markers and create some wintery cheer! We will have plenty of art materials and SNACKS, of course. Plus, you can get some volunteer hours credit!Date/Time: Wednesday, December 17, 4 – 6pm

Location: Hudson Area Library Teen Room

Registration: You can let us know you’re coming by emailing youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or calling 518-828-1792 x 101

Turn out on Thursday, December 18th at 7pm Upstairs at the Avalon Lounge for the next edition of “Breaking the Algorithm IRL"! This month is the Wave Farm/WGXC holiday party, so join us to hear from WGXC volunteer programmers both on the mic and on the turntables. And, maybe bring a record or track of your own for us to cue up! Theme: holiday music that's unusual, askew, or downright weird.

"Breaking the Algorithm IRL" is a monthly series presented by Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM as part of our Local Waves initiative and the show "Local Waves in Conversation." Part conversation led by Mike Amari of Chosen Family and part DJ set by a WGXC volunteer, the series highlights local artists, musicians, venue owners and bookers, and record label owners.

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY hosts "Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters"! For more information about this free event for families, you can visit our website.

Youth Mission Outreach and In Christ United Church are collaborating with Reach Out Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church to present "Journey Through Bethlehem." This event allows families to experience life in biblical times through hands-on activities and storytelling. The event features various "shops" like a pottery shed and a carpentry shop, as well as a nativity scene, to create a full, interactive experience. Participants can make crafts, sample treats and learn about Jesus' birth while engaging with costumed characters. This one night event will be held Saturday, December 20th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm on the grounds of Reach Out Church, 241 Crum Elbow Road, Hyde Park, NY. You may call 845-473-5449 for more information.

Bobby Previte leads a quartet exploring free improvisation.

Keith Pray - Saxophones
John Esposito - Piano
Otto Gardner - Acoustic Bass
Boby Previte - Drums

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday at 6 p.m. upstair at the Avalon Lounge!