Town of Poughkeepsie: Natural Resource Inventory and Open Space Plan
The Town of Poughkeepsie has initiated the development of a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and Open Space Plan. The purpose of the public workshop will be to present the NRI component of the project. The workshop will include a presentation featuring an overview of the purpose, scope, and schedule of the project as well as …
Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Communities Task Force
Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The original focus of the program was on encouraging local governments to commit to act on climate change by passing a resolution containing the CSC Pledge. The certification …
Queers for Justice Volunteer Orientation
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center invites you to attend the Queers for Justice Orientation, offered every first Friday of the month from 6-8pm EST. Help us destroy the carceral system by coming to our volunteer orientation so that you can get involved with the Queers for Justice Team. Email Q4J@newburghlgbtqcenter.org to sign up or for further …
Application Deadline: President’s Administrative Fellowship
The President’s Administrative Fellows Program is a year-long program that exposes recent Vassar graduates to roles in higher education administration. At the end of the Fellowship, Administrative Fellows will have both a broad understanding of how institutions of higher education function and a deep understanding of the area in which they are placed. The Administrative …
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting
A City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5:30pm, and will be held via videoconferencing, (as permitted by the NYS Open Meetings Law), for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed designation of the “Eastman Park Oval” as a Local Historic Landmark. If you are …
The History of Gospel Music in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley Gospel Festival committee is pleased to announce the third of our monthly presentations about the history of gospel music in the Hudson Valley, to take place via zoom. On April 5th at 7:00 pm we will feature a conversation with Ray Watkins and Lyric Small about gospel music in the Hudson Valley …
Journeys Towards Justice – Confronting the Past
Journeys Toward Justice is a multi-college collaboration spotlighting changemakers across the country who are driving justice and equity forward. The goal is to connect students, partners, and communities with one another and help us all understand the local and historical contexts of universal social justice issues and the work communities are doing. Confronting the Past: …
Abolitionist Study Group: Hosted by Queers for Justice
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center's Queers for Justice present the Abolitionist Study Group the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7pm-9pm. We are in a moment in history where it feels possible to end police as an institution and challenge the criminal justice system in ways that make it possible to see another future …
2021 Caregiver Symposium; A Glimpse into the Life of a Younger Caregiver
Join the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter for an evening focused on the Younger Caregiver experience. Our 2021 symposium will highlight real life stories, situations and events that raise awareness on a caregiver's journey and highlight the importance behind community support and outreach. Featured Speakers/Panelists Dr. Jessica Zwerling will speak about Healthy Aging and caregiver …
On Becoming Nature’s Best Hope – Climate Smart Communities
The Poughkeepsie Public Library hosts a series inspired by Doug Tallamy's book Nature's Best Hope. The series examines Tallamy's research and applies it to our region and our private properties. The first event is discusses what a Climate Smart Community initiative is. Guest: Susan Karnes Hecht, Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Community Task Force. Register here!