Winter fun for the whole family! Festivities include an artisan market, educational demonstrations, s’more making, snowshoeing, and sledding (weather permitting).

Artist Maryna Bilak and her husband (and sous chef!) Maurice Haughton host this Ukrainian cooking demonstration, where they will be making traditional Varenyky and Vinegret Salad for all to taste! Varenyky are traditional Ukrainian stuffed dumplings, similar to Polish pierogi, made from dough, filled with potatoes, boiled until they float, and served with cheese sauce and fried onions. They are a beloved comfort food, considered a national dish, often prepared for special occasions and holidays. Vinegret is one of the most popular salads in Ukraine, made from diced, cooked root vegetables mixed with sauerkraut, dressed simply with sunflower oil. Despite its name, which comes from the French “vinaigrette,” it’s typically dressed with oil rather than vinegar. This vibrant, earthy salad is a staple in Slavic cuisine, served as a side dish or appetizer, especially during holidays. Hudson Area Library Community Room.

Shaker Museum hosts an evening presentation on the life of Mother Ann Lee, founder of American Shakerism. While women held little stature in 18th-century England, a young woman named Ann Lee came to prominence as a spiritual leader in a movement that came to be known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, more commonly called Shakers. Using the recent film The Testament of Ann Lee as a starting point, Collections Manager Sharon Duane Koomler will provide a short, illustrated presentation and show several objects from the collection connected with Mother Ann.