Double Take International Juried Exhibition Opening (in person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Art Effect is excited to announce, Double Take International Juried Exhibition, taking place in the heart of the City of Poughkeepsie at the Trolley Barn Gallery with a public opening reception on January 21, 2022 from 5-7pm. Join us for a fun night of arts and culture with the artists and jurors from Double

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Free Open Studio Life Drawing (in person)

The Barrett Art Center 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Visit The Barrett Art Center to view the exhibition, Body Beautiful III, and attend free open studio life drawing. Now in its third year, this show curated by Penny Dell, celebrates the human form while offering open studio life drawing to the community throughout the duration of the exhibition. Free Open Studio Life Drawing Dates are

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How to Talk with Family or Friends about beliefs Fueled by Misinformation (in-person)

Boardman Road Library Branch 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

A two-part series. Register for each one individually. Please note that masks are required for all in-person programs. January 22: Having the Tough Conversation January 29: Techniques for Navigating the Misinformation Landscape Do you have someone in your life who shares misinformation online or in person? How do you respond? These programs will help you

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Donation Organizing with the United Way (in person)

Assist the United Way with unpacking and organizing our donations which will be distributed throughout the community to families in need of essential items including diapers, clothing, and various household necessities. Preregistration required. Email kconstable@uwdor.org or call 845-471-1900 ext. 3106.

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Food Bank Volunteering (in person)

Help sort food items at the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Your efforts will help low-income families stretch their limited budgets and eat better. Preregistration required, limited to 5 volunteers. Email kconstable@uwdor.org or call 845-471-1900 ext. 3106.

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Lunch Box Volunteering (in person)

Help prepare and distribute hot meals to the community at the Lunch Box. Select the 9am-11am shift, or the 11am-1pm shift. Preregistration required, limited to 2 volunteers per shift. Email kconstable@uwdor.org or call 845-471-1900 ext. 3106.

Free

Free Open Studio Life Drawing (in person)

The Barrett Art Center 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Visit The Barrett Art Center to view the exhibition, Body Beautiful III, and attend free open studio life drawing. Now in its third year, this show curated by Penny Dell, celebrates the human form while offering open studio life drawing to the community throughout the duration of the exhibition. Free Open Studio Life Drawing Dates are

Free