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Nanuet Little League Baseball Sign-up For 13-16 Year Olds

When/Where: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 and ongoing. Online registration at www.nanuetlittleleague.org
Why Go: Little League Baseball is not just for the 12 and under set any more!  Nanuet Little League is enrolling now for a brand new 50/70 division for 13 year olds as well as 60/90 divisions for ages 13-14 and 15-16.
Cost/Contact: Visit www.nanuetlittleleague.org for more information and to sign up now!

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Free Yoga Class-Open to all levels

When/Where: Thursday, January 3 at 6 pm/Sanctuary Yoga Studios, 132 Park Avenue, New City,
Why Go: Free Twilight Vinyasa Classes at Sanctuary Yoga Studios to Kick off the New Year! Looking to start or return to yoga? Here you go! Join instructor Donna Leavy and Sanctuary for both candle lit vinyasa classes as our guest. No strings attached. Happy New Year from Sanctuary Yoga Studios
Cost/Contact: Free/845-548-1090

Step Up for SAS Pep Rally

When/Where: Thursday, January 3 at 7 p.m./Saint Augustine School, 114 S Main St, New City
Why Go: A Pep Rally is being held on the same day the school’s response has to be submitted to the Archdiocese of New York’s Local Regional Board. Members of area Catholic high schools and local politicians have been invited along with St. Augustine students, parents, faculty and parishioners this rally.  This will complete the appeal process.  Everyone from the local community is invited.
Cost/Contact: Free/Please let us know you will be attending and RSVP on Facebook or emailing stepup@saintaugustineparishschool.com.

Movie Matinee

When/Where: Thursday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m./Community Room of the Nanuet Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet
Why Go: Enjoy a screening of the Princess Diaries. Enjoy a movie on our big screen. Snacks will be provided. Children in the fourth grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children in fifth through eighth grade may not be left in charge of younger children.
Cost/Contact: Free, no registration required


MusicClasses4Kids Trial Class

When/Where: Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m./Beth Am Temple in Pearl River
Why Go: For newborns through Kindergarten age children. This will be a trial class of the Winter 2013 “Musical Majesty” song collection, allowing parents to check out the program. Fee is $15 for new students, which will be credited to tuition if you join the class.
Cost/Contact: $15 for new students/www.musicclasses4kids.com or call (845) 353-7529 for more information.

Chess Friday

When/Where: Friday, Jan. 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Pearl River Public Library
Why Go: For children in grades two through six to find a partner to play chess with or to come learn the game. Teen volunteers will teach the inexperienced players and challenge those who know how to play the game.
Cost/Contact: Free. No registration necessary. For more information, contact Pamela Gunning at 745-735-4084 ext. 126

 

Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary

Editor's Note: This event has been cancelled because of the overwhelming response already received by the Connecticut PTA to the Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Project.

When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m./Black & White Cafeteria, Felix Festa Middle School, 30 Parrott Rd, West Nyack
Why Go: Let's come together as a community to show our support for Newtown, CT. The snowflakes will be used to decorate the new classrooms and school the Sandy Hook Elementary students and staff are being relocated to. Sponsored by the Clarkstown Council of PTAs
Cost/Contact: Free

 

Bagels-N-Blox

When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m./Temple Beth Torah in Nyack.
Why Go: For children from six weeks to three years old. Bring your little one for music, activities and snacks.
Cost/Contact: Free/http://­www.­temple­bethtorah.­org


Tuff Kids Polar Bear Run & Plunge

When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 6 at 12 p.m. for pre-registration, Race and Polar Bear Party begin at 1 p.m./New York Sports Club at 20 W. Ramapo Road in Garnerville Why Go: Children navigate land and water obstacles and relays in this event supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. After the races, there is a Polar Bear Party including food, games and prizes. Open to children ages four to 13. Non-members are welcome. Some swimming is required.
Cost/Contact: Registration is $35. To register, go to MySpotsClubs.com/Kids, stop by the Sports Clubs for Kids desk or call (845) 786-3996.


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