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66 HOOK Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve As spring awakens the park's blooming pe- onies, a graceful exchange between the botani- cal world and art unfolds. In Floral Whispers, ar4sts draw inspira4on from nature's most cherished forms, transforming botanicals into meaningful works of art. may 2 - June 20. Recpt, June 7, 1-3 pm 125 Phelps Way, Pleas- antville. Hrs: 9 am- 4:30 pm, m-Sun. rockefeller- gallery.com. Pictured: Double Take by Sharon Seidl Green Chimneys Birds of Prey Day on Sunday, June 7th, 10 am-4 pm. Home to 300 farm animals and wildlife, includ- ing 50 birds of prey, Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center is a renowned rescue and rehabilita4on facility and a pivotal component in the educa4on and therapeu4c treatment for the children where students learn the true meaning of stewardship. Green Chim- neys annual Birds of Prey Day is a celebra4on featuring top wildlife experts and falconers and over 100 live raptors. 400 Doansburg Rd., Brewster, NY, greenchimneys.org/preyday. Core Theatre Group presents the comedy "Do You Speak mexi- can?" by Elena maria Garcia and Chris Pérez. may 15-17 at Forge 28 Studios, 28 Church St. Warwick NY. www.coretheatregroup.com for 4ckets. miami favorites Elena maria Garcia (three 4me Carbonell Award Winner) and Chris Pérez will bring their show to Warwick for its NYS debut. Do You Speak mexican? is a hilarious and inspira4onal explora4on of a first genera4on Cuban American family's story of finding a place in the US. Terry Strauss's series The Diver- sity of Fish Auras celebrates the reflec4ve light and color of fresh- water fish and rivers. On view through April 31, Hidden Treasure Gallery, RC Court Hse, 1 S main St. New City, NY. LightClub Curiosity Shoppe's 4th Annual Beltanica Fes"val — Sat., may 9, 11 am-5 pm in Lewis Park in Warwick, beltanica.com is a place where you can immerse yourself in live music, connect with diverse vendors, par4ci- pate in soul-enriching workshops, and connect with your magic at the legendary maypole rit- ual. It's a day to celebrate the arrival of spring and the spirit of community. Join them for a maypole parade, ritual and dance at 3 pm. This joyous ritual symbolizes the intertwining of energies, celebra4ng spring and abundance. Weave ribbons around the maypole and raise energy in honor of the earth's renewal and the blooming of life. myLightClub.com RoCA kicks off its Late Spring Art Classes on may 4. Summer Arts Camp Open House includes a free drop-in art workshop and on-site tour on Sat. may 9th, 2-5pm. View exhibit, Lost Arts on April 25-may 30, opening recpt., Sat. April 25, 2-5pm. Lost Arts explores contemporary ar4sts who take the 4me to breathe new life into venerable art making tech- niques that have enriched lives for genera4ons but are now at risk of fading away in our fast-paced dig- ital age. Returning to Belonging: An Evening of Po- etry and Music – A Calling on Sat, may 2, 7:30 pm. Arts Camp at RoCA on June 29 with four (4) 2-week sessions through August 21. Info / tkts / reg. for a program, rocklandartcenter.org. EVENTS Live music weekend events 2-5 pm Satur- days and Sundays. Nailed Shu5, April 25; Kobi & Al, April 26; The Arborline, may 2; michael Holmes & Terry mcDonugh Duo, may 3; Dave Kobec Electric Band 8-11 pm on may 9. Poker Night on Thursday nights. The Brewery hosts themed events, work- shops, and beer/mead tas4ngs. The Oasis Disc Golf Course is open 365 days per year, and offers free weekend instruc4onal clincs. For events/daily updates: FB: Fence Road Farm Brewery. 11 Fence Rd, Warwick, NY. 845.324.7070. info@fenceroad.com, www.fenceroad.com Hudson Paws Dog Rescue, non-profit shel- ter and adop4on refuge, sponsors Saturday Events throughout Spring and Summer. may 9 & 23 Lily's Natural Pet Store 76 N 7th St, Hudson, NY 12 pm-4 pm. may 16 The Barn Taproom on Greig Farm 229 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 12 pm-4 pm. June 27 Taconic State Park - Summer Bash, Copake Falls, NY 11 am-3 pm. July 18 Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Day, Copake Falls, NY 11 am-3 pm. August 22 Hudson Valley Pickle Fes4val, Poughkeepsie, NY 11am-4pm. Visit Hudsonpaws.org or call 518.567.7599 for details. RoCA ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS EARTH DAY Wednesday, April 22nd ARBOR DAY Friday, April 24th MOTHERS DAY Sunday,May 10th FATHERS DAY Sunday, June 21st

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