Digital Pathways to Reproductive Justice at The Loeb

The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Learn more about the vital intersection of technology and reproductive rights. We will explore the power of digital platforms, from storytelling to the groundbreaking abortion chatbot “Chat with Charley,” which helps people in restrictive states find access to care. Kiana Tipton, Charley’s Digital Director, and Aisha Becker-Burrowes, Co-Founder and Co-Director of FEMINIST, will inspire us

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Fall Foliage Walk at The Preserve

Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve

Have you ever wondered why certain leaves change certain colors in the Fall? Why do some leaves change earlier and some later? How does the weather and climate impact this? Learn all of this and more by joining us on Friday, October 25th, from 4:30pm-6:00pm for a guided Fall Foliage Walk led by Preserve Staff!

Polar Plunge

New this fall, Special Olympics New York – Hudson Valley Region will host a Polar Plunge on Saturday, October 26, 10am – 2pm at Wilcox Memorial Park in Milan. Come jump in the lake and freeze for a reason! Register as a team or jump in solo. Visit http://events.nyso.org/2024WilcoxPark to register.

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-5 p.m. Vendors will

Day of the Dead Events

Exhibición de Altares de Día de Muertos 10/27/2024 @ 2:30pm - 11/05/2024 @ 5:00pm Adriance Memorial Library, Wojtecki Rotunda (Main Floor) Program Type: Español / Spanish Altares de Muertos tradicionales que dan la bienvenida a los que se nos adelantaron y han pasado a la otra vida. Creencia mexicana ancestral en la que se ofrenda

Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market

Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers – farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more – to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 12-5 p.m. Vendors will

Early Voting

Now through Sunday, November 3 — Early Voting is Underway for the 2024 General Elections —Early voting locations: vote at any one of the eight locations in Dutchess County —Learn more at: https://elections.dutchessny.gov/ During Early Voting, and on November 5, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the New York

Virtual Talk with Edgar Heap of Birds and The Loeb

Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation) is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist whose work has long advocated for recognition of historic and ongoing forms of oppression of Indigenous peoples in the US and globally. In conjunction with the new Vassar course Native American Visual Sovereignty, which highlights the many ways

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Trick or Treat at the Family Partnership Center

Family Partnership Center 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Northside Trick or Treat: Consecutive Events Within One Minute. - On Thursday at 3pm, stop by Community Matters 2, Inc. at 50 N. Hamilton Street for trick-or-treating, treats, and photo opportunities. Community Matters 2 - "CM2" - The Family Partnership building invites you to trick-or-treat inside. - Mansion Square Park hosts a Trunk or

26th Making Healthful Decisions Conference

Falcon Hall, Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie

Our theme this year is: Building Connection Community and Inclusivity – This conference typically provides an update on the current state of everyday issues that impact youth and families and those who work with them. We are in a time where many are feeling lonely, isolated, misunderstood, discouraged and maybe even angry.   Our overall theme is centered