October 2007 Guide to Library Abbreviations

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HAV, 6:30pm: COOKING WITH SHAWN HUBBELL.( CIA trained chef, Shawn Hubbell hosts a cooking class that will take us on a tour of Latin America. Shawn will take us to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean where he will tacj us to cook Tostones with his grandfather’s special sauce; South America for shrimp ceviche and Spain for Churros with chocolate, Space is limited so register now.)
SUF, 7:00pm: Chess
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SUF, 7:00pm: Functional Nutrition
STP, 6:00pm: Reading Buddies Volunteer Orientation
STP, 4:30: Fun With Apples —Grades 1 & Up.
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WNY, 7:30pm: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Architectural Gems of Rockland County. Art Historian Leontine Temsky presents a slide-show of unique Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings. Registration begins September 19.
STP, 6:00pm: Around the World With Tapas Series: Celebrate Oktoberfest with German Fare
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SUF, 6:30pm: Dog Training
NAN, 7:00pm:"Media & the Middle East"
STP, 6:30pm: SPAT- Teen Advisory Board Meeting
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SUF, 11:00am: Long Term Care Information
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HAV (Village), 1:00pm:
AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: Volver (2007). After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.
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HAV, 7:00pm: ZUMBA.( Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.)
HAV, 1:30pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua por chocolate) (1993) A visually delightful tale about a rural Mexican woman growing up in a dysfunctional family. This film was nominated for the 1993 Golden Globe for best foreign film. It is based on the novel by Laura Esquivel.

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NYK, 7:00pm: "Relaxercise" Workshop on Feldenkrais method
HAV, 1:30pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta) (2004) The Argentine film tells the based-on-real-life story of a young Che Guevara who went on a long motorcycle trip across South America with close friend, Alberto Granado, in he early 1950’s while taking a year off from medical school in Argentina. The film is based on the memoirs from the trip. It stars Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
HAV, 5:45-8:45pm: 6-HOUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. In person registration only. A check in the amount of $19.00 made payable to Ian Prastien is due at the time of registration. You must attend both sessions in order receive credit and save on your insurance.
SUF, 7:30pm: Gastro-intestinal Health
STP, 6:30pm: Into the American Wilderness: A Book Discussion Series, Into the American Wilderness.

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NYK, 7:00pm: Panel Discussion: Impact of High Divorce Conflict on Families
WNY, 7:30pm: Gardening with Ornamental Grasses. Matt Horn of Matterhorn Nursery offers guidance to grasses to beautify your property. Registration begins September 26.
HAV, 1:30pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre) Pedro Almodova’s film tells the story of Manuela, a 40’s single mother of a teenage son. The boy never knew his father, and we find out throughout the film how the father’s absence has affected the boy and his mother. A tragedy forces Manuela to leave her home in Madrid and seek the father. The relationships she makes or revives there form the heart of the movie.
HAV, 6:30pm: HANDS-ON COLOR EXPERIENCE. Join local designer Jodi Peckler as she teams with Benjamin Moore architectural representative Diana Rattazzi to offer you a hands-on experience that is sure to brighten your home. Don’t forget to wear your painting clothes! Registration begins NOW! Sign-up by phone, on-line or in person.
SUF, 7:00pm: Human Imagination
STP, 6:00pm: Help Your Pet Help Others, an Introduction to Pet Therapy

STP, 4:30pm: Learn Fire Safety —Ages 4 & Up

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NYK, 7:00pm: Bathroom Design
HAV, 1:30pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: Volver (2007). After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.
NAN, 7:00pm: Evening with Local Authors (Bernadette Carson, Arft Gunther, Howard Whitehouse) Refreshments & book signing
STP, 6:30pm: Playwriting Workshop Series, Part 1

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FML: Book Discussion with Dr. Sally Cunneen - Deep River by Shusaku Endo
SUF, 10:00am-3:00pm: Book Sale
NAN, 10:15am: Film Talk - Intolerance, Part II
STP, 10:30am: Spooky Little Friday Films —Ages 3 1/2 & Up With Parent/Caregiver.
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HAV (Village), 1:00pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre) Pedro Almodova’s film tells the story of Manuela, a 40’s single mother of a teenage son. The boy never knew his father, and we find out throughout the film how the father’s absence has affected the boy and his mother. A tragedy forces Manuela to leave her home in Madrid and seek the father. The relationships she makes or revives there form the heart of the movie.
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FML: Music on a Sunday Afternoon (Avrile Camberlain will entertain with folk music favorites and romantic melodies complemented by guitar and piano.)
ORG, 2:00pm: The Orangeburg Library welcomes ghost-detective for a Family Program of spine-tingling ghost stories. Ms. Zimmerman who works with camera, tape recorder and hi tech equipment will discuss "Things That Go Bump in the Night," sure to please children, age 6 and up, teens, and adults. Please register by calling 359-2244.
NAN, 1:00pm: Jazzy Fairy Tales (Tickets required)
STP, 9:00am-1:00pm: Practice SAT exam administered by Princeton Review
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ORG, 1:00pm: The Orangeburg Library presents guitarist, composer and singer Maria Calfa-dePaul performing "Moments of Happiness". Maria will also be sharing her inspirational story of courage in the face of overwhelming challenges. Please call the library to register.
WNY, 7:00pm: Calling All Crafters: The ABCs of Crocheting. West Nyack's own Vicki Ernst teaches a class for beginners. Bring a size H crochet hook and one skein of plain yarn. Limited registration begins October 1.
HAV, 6:30pm: HANDCRAFTED SOAPMAKING AND LOTIONS.(2-part program) Learn to enjoy the art of making handcrafted soap. Start your journey with the histort of soapmaking, the benefits of vegetable oils and understand the safety practices necssary to make soap. Experience hands-on with making melt and pouring soap, and observine making soag from scratch by the coldpressed methods. Unleash your creativity by customizing your soaps with color, fragrance and other additives such as herbs. Watch out… you can become addicted to soapmaking but at leats it’s a clean addiction. Please bring an oldt-shirt/shirt, two plastic containes and one 16oz pyrex measuring cup to class. Space is limited. Registration begins NOW! $20 materials fee is payable at the first class.
HAV, 10:15am-2:15pm: AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, Two part AARP defensive driving class. Registration begins on September 4th for Town of Haverstraw residents and for the general public on Octover 1st. A $10 CHECK, made payable to AARP is due at the time of registration. IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY.
SUF, 7:00pm: Homeopathy
SUF, 7:00pm: Financial Aid Night
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FML: Ray Finan from the Office of the Aging will discuss Long Term Care Insurance
HAV, 5:45-8:45pm: 6-HOUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. In person registration only. A check in the amount of $19.00 made payable to Ian Prastien is due at the time of registration. You must attend both sessions in order receive credit and save on your insurance.
HAV, 10:15am-2:15pm: AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, Two part AARP defensive driving class. Registration begins on September 4th for Town of Haverstraw residents and for the general public on Octover 1st. A $10 CHECK, made payable to AARP is due at the time of registration. IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY.
SUF, 7:00pm: Book Discussion - Brothers
STP, 3:00pm: How to Become a Volunteer, a workshop for older adults.
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NYK, 7:00pm: Nutrition Series, Part 2
WNY, 7:30pm: Year-round Gardens: Optimal Care for Indoor Plants. Master Gardener Paul Dewe-Matthews of Cornell's Cooperative Extension Service presents ideas for preserving the health and beauty of houseplants. Registration begins October 3.
NAN, 7:00pm: Book Club - Water for Elephants
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NYK, 7:00pm: Local Author, Michelle Ordynans
HAV, 6:30pm: VICTORIAN TEA. Do you enjoy the afternoon tea experience? Would you like to learn more about the art and etiquette of a Victorian Tea? Join us for an evening of delights. After a brief introduction to the period, we will assemble 6 different savories and sweet tea treats (scones, finger sandwiches and more) to be eaten at the conclusion of the evening, while being served a variety of teas. Don’t be afraid to come, wearing your best hat and gloves. And, don’t forget to bring your favorite cup and scaucer. Registration is required. Please register now.
NAN, 7:00pm: Devil in the White City, 2-part lecture with Dr. Susan Sater Tanner
NAN, 10:30am: Book Club - Water for Elephants
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SUF, 11:00am: Composting
STP, 7:00pm: Book Discussion, A Thousand Splendid Suns
STP, 5:30pm: Hallowe'en Concert with Mr. Kurt —Ages 2 & Up With Parent/Caregiver.
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HAV (Village), 1:00pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta) (2004) The Argentine film tells the based-on-real-life story of a young Che Guevara who went on a long motorcycle trip across South America with close friend, Alberto Granado, in he early 1950’s while taking a year off from medical school in Argentina. The film is based on the memoirs from the trip. It stars Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
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NYK, 2:00pm: Edward Hopper: Eye of a Sailor
SUF, 1:30pm: Author Simon Jeruchim
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NYK, 7:00pm: Ultimate Goals Workshop
HAV, 6:30pm: HANDCRAFTED SOAPMAKING AND LOTIONS.(2-part program) Learn to enjoy the art of making handcrafted soap. Start your journey with the histort of soapmaking, the benefits of vegetable oils and understand the safety practices necssary to make soap. Experience hands-on with making melt and pouring soap, and observine making soag from scratch by the coldpressed methods. Unleash your creativity by customizing your soaps with color, fragrance and other additives such as herbs. Watch out… you can become addicted to soapmaking but at leats it’s a clean addiction. Please bring an oldt-shirt/shirt, two plastic containes and one 16oz pyrex measuring cup to class. Space is limited. Registration begins NOW! $20 materials fee is payable at the first class.
SUF, 7:00pm: Poetry Roundtable
STP, 5:00pm-9:00pm: AARP Defensive Driving Course. $10 non-refundable check required at registration.
STP, 6:00pm: Spooky Origami —Ages 6 & Up.
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PAL, 4:30pm: Harvest Happening (Have some fall fun learning about fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Come in costume if you would like. For ages 2½ to 4)
ORG, 7:00pm: Back by popular demand, Internet expert, Jackie Rebun will give a how-to talk about "Selling on eBay" at the Orangeburg Library. Registration requested.
HAV, 7:00pm: KABALLAH. WHAT IS IT? Rabbi Alvin J. Bobroff will discuss the origins of meanings of Kaballah. The first of a two part series. Rabbi Boroff served as the Jewish Chaplin at Letchworth Village Developmental Center and is curently serving as President of Transformational Living in New City.
SUF, 1:30pm: The American Jewish Experience in Song
STP, 5:00pm-9:00pm: AARP Defensive Driving Course. $10 non-refundable check required at registration.
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PAL, 4:30pm: (Boo to you! Come in costume, listen to ghost stories and create a creepy craft. For ages 5 and up.)
NYK, 7:00pm: Hot Topics in NYS Education Law: Changes in NYS Special Education
WNY, 7:30pm: Awareness through Movement: An Introduction to Feldenkrais. Instructor Christin Harvey presents a system designed to promote health and well-being through relaxation and exercise. Registration begins October 10.
HAV, 6:30pm: BABE RUTH IN HAVERSTRAW. Local baseball historian Herb Rogoff will Show the 1920 drama Heading Home starring BabeRuth. For years the movie was not available but recently a dvd has emerged. It was billed as the real story of Babe Ruth, but it ended up being the “reel” srory of the Bambino. Join us for the fun and for a lively discussion.
SUF, 7:00pm: Open Mic Night
STP, 6:00pm: Cooks and Books-Read, Eat, Discuss - Fondue & The Golden Compass
STP, 6:00pm: Magic Wand Tips and Tricks —Grades 1 & Up.
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FML: Gardening with Tolly Beck
SUF, 6:30pm: Italian Movie Night - Incantato
NAN, 7:00pm: Devil in the White City, 2-part lecture with Dr. Susan Sater Tanner
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SUF, 1:30pm: Painters of the 20th Century
STP, 6:30pm: How to Survive a Zombie Attack: The Party
STP, 10:30am: Spooky Little Friday Films —Ages 3 1/2 & Up With Parent/Caregiver.
STP, 4:30pm: Fun Disney Halloween Movie! —Ages 7 & Up.
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HAV (Village), 1:00pm: AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH SOME OF THE FINEST SPANISH LANGUAGE FILMS PRODUCED: Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua por chocolate) (1993) A visually delightful tale about a rural Mexican woman growing up in a dysfunctional family. This film was nominated for the 1993 Golden Globe for best foreign film. It is based on the novel by Laura Esquivel.
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HAV, 2:00pm: FROM FLEDERMAUS TO FIDDLER The Origins of the American Musical Theatre. The American Musical Theater is a truly original art form and one of our greates treasures. But Broadway did not always exist as we know it today. Did you ever wonder how it came to be? Find out in this fun and fact-filled production. Trhrough the wonderful songs she sings, soprano Arlene Kane illustrates the great musical contribution that Broadway has made to American culture over the last hundred years.
SUF, 1:30pm: Belly Dancing
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NYK, 7:00pm: Local Author: Lennon Nersesian
HAV, 7:00pm: THE ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER: THE AMERICAN SOUTH WEST. First in our armchair traveller series. A slide presentation and lecture by Scott Cooper of the Rockland Photography Club. Scenes from southwestern Utah, northwestern Arizona & southeastern nevada. Visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Slot Canyons around Page, Paria Wilderness Area featuring Coyote Butte North & South, White pPocket, and the slot canyons of Wirepass Draw, Upper Buckskin and Lower Buckskin Gulcg; Pparia Movie Set, Cottonwood Canyon & Cockscomb, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Zio, Valley of Fire andmany other places that take you on a trip without leaving the library.
STP, 3:00pm: Pumpkin Decorating and Spooky Stories — Grades 1 & Up:
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