ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting

Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Every second and fourth Wed. of the month, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) in Poughkeepsie. ENJAN is a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact ENJANHV@gmail.com for the Zoom link or join in

The Clothesline Project 2021 (in person)

Family Partnership Center 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Please join The Grace Smith House and Family Services for The Clothesline Project, October 5 from 11am - 3pm at 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. ⁠ The Clothesline Project is a powerful visual display of T-shirts decorated by survivors of domestic violence or their loved ones. This national movement seeks to raise awareness

Arlington Farmer’s Market

Vassar Alumnae Lawn Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepisie, NY

The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.

Arlington Farmer’s Market

Vassar Alumnae Lawn Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepisie, NY

The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.

The Poet is In (in person)

Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Cathy Schmitz is a writer, poet and photographer living in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her essays and poems have been published in several regional and national magazines. She is active in the revitalization efforts in the City of Poughkeepsie. Come to Queen City 15 Gallery on Main Street to have a poem written for you by Cathy!

Dutchess/Ulster Walk to End Alzheimer’s (in person)

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with

Talk: Chantal Bilodeau, Co-founder of Climate Change Theater Action (remote)

Chantal Bilodeau, Co-Founder of Climate Change Theater Action will speak to the Hudson Valley and Catskills Climate Reality Chapter on Sunday, October 17th at 6pm. All are welcome. To attend via Zoom, please email evemorgenstern@gmail.com Chantal is a Canadian playwright now living in NYC who has been instrumental in getting the theater and educational communities,

Regional Symposium on Climate Solutions (in person)

Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Sustainable Hudson Valley  for a detailed briefing on the policies, programs and funding behind New York’s Climate Act, and the Hudson Valley Regional Climate Action Strategy developed by Sustainable Hudson Valley and partners. ($20 suggested donation.) Featuring: Andrew Revkin (New York Times climate science writer and Founding Director, Initiative on Communication & Sustainability -

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

Compost Basics + a DIY Compost Garbage Can Demo (remote)

As the impacts of climate change intensify worldwide, there is an urgent need for resilience in ecosystems and human societies. How can we contribute to this on the scale of our homes and neighborhoods? This workshop will explore the contributions home, community, and neighborhood gardens can make to multiple forms of climate resilience - food