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, NYJoin 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 …
Arlington Farmer’s Market
Vassar Alumnae Lawn Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepisie, NYThe Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Children as Witnesses to Domestic Violence workshop (remote)
The Center for Victim Safety and Support at Family Services will offer a virtual training on the topic of Children as Witnesses to Domestic Violence on October 21st from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. To join the zoom training, click here.
Repair and Rehome -Consumerism with a Heart (virtual)
In this webinar Sustainable Westchester will present on Repair Cafes, a new concept where neighbors help neighbors fix broken things and connect over the shared idea of repairing rather than treating items as disposable. Participants will learn how to set up a 'Take it or Leave it' aka TIOLI shed in our community and promote …
11th Annual Family Services Walk A Mile
Poughkeepsie Galleria 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin Family Services on Saturday, October 23rd to take a stand against sexual assault and domestic violence and show your support for survivors! The impact of COVID-19 has made the need for resources for adults, children, and communities experiencing violence more critical than ever—AND YOU CAN HELP! Please plan to join us at the Poughkeepsie …
How to Save Local News (remote)
Join the River Newsroom for a roundtable discussion on new models of journalism and reimagining existing publications. Register here! About this event: It’s been a tough decade-plus for local media. Since 2008, US newsroom employment has fallen by 26 percent, a crisis that accelerated last year, when publications had to reduce their already meager staffs. …
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYEvery 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 …