The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education Meeting

The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education consists of five members of the community; each elected to a three-year term of office. They are elected by city residents to carry out functions mandated by the State Constitution, Legislature and State Education Department; and are responsible for establishing school district philosophy, policy and goals. The

Right2Way PK – Mural Celebration

Hulme Park 72 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Community Matters 2 to celebrate the finished artwork at Hulme Park: 6 months of planning 1 month of painting to complete with young aspiring artists 100 volunteers which resulted in changing the visual landscape for residents and those crossing the Mid-Hudson Bridge.

Summer Fun Saturdays

Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Summer Fun Saturday's are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing. Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with

Summer Fun Saturdays

Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Summer Fun Saturday's are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing. Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with

PK in the Know Community Outreach (in-person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

“Do you wish there were more opportunities to get together in the Community? Do you want to learn more about what youth are planning for arts in Poughkeepsie? Looking for ways to get involved with community partners in the city?” If any of these questions apply to you or if you are interested in learning

No Way to Grow Up: A conversation with students and teachers about COVID and schools (virtual)

In this virtual conversation, students and educators will talk about learning loss and social isolation, the future of education, and what it’s like coming of age amid the cascading crises facing young people today. Register here! Speakers include: Dr. Karla Vermeulen, associate professor of psychology and deputy director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health

Free

Poughkeepsie Book Festival (in person)

Poughkeepsie High School 70 Forbus St, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District hosts its annual Book Festival! Meet and greet over 40 authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to Young Adult), costumed book characters such as Elephant and Piggie, Estaban the Magnificent from The Day the Crayons Came Home, Curious George, and more! There will be fun crafts and activities

Free