Thrive – Making a Career in the Arts (virtual)

Are you an aspiring young artist? Hear firsthand how professionals in the arts carved a path to working in their chosen fields. Free but must RVSP to attend. Hear and ask questions from panelists: Molly Ahearn, Graphic Design & Founder of Full Deck Design Jesse Brown, Co-Founder of HUDSY TV Tommy Costello, Dutchess Community College Theater

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Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and

Free

The Members’ Show: Teen Visions X Barrett Art Center (in person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

During its nearly century-long lifetime, the Barrett Art Center’s mission was to foster and perpetuate an appreciation of the visual arts in the Hudson Valley region through exhibitions, education and preservation. Barrett’s programming engaged and supported our diverse community. Through the merger and support of Barrett Art Center’s membership, The Art Effect’s youth curatorial training

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Veteran Art Showcase (in person)

FDR Library 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park

The Veteran Arts Showcase is an annual event held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park New York. The Showcase features visual artists, crafters, writers, poets, musicians, and performers who are active-duty military, veterans, or their family members. Exhibits, films, presentations and performances continue all weekend long. We especially encourage

Free

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and

Free

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and

Free

Dutchess County Mental Hygiene Board Meeting (virtual)

The Dutchess County Mental Hygiene Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except for the months of January and February (which due to holidays are held the 4th Monday of those months) and there is no meeting in August. Join here!

Free

Holiday Celebration With Santa on the Walkway (in person)

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

Kick off the holiday season with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge! Santa will arrive at the Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center (87 Haviland Road, Highland) on Sunday, November 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Bring your kids, your dogs – the whole family – for this unique photo opportunity

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Dutchess County 2023 Proposed Budget Town Hall Forum

East Fishkill Town Hall 330 State Route 376, Hopewell Junction, New York

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host a series of town hall forums for residents to learn more about budget plans and share questions and feedback. County Executive Marc Molinaro presented his 2023 Executive Budget Address on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Watch a replay of the County Executive's presentation.

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