Environmentalists on Olana: Inspiring Partnerships to Protect Inspiring Views

Olana State Historic Site 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, New York

Frederic Church designed Olana’s landscape to maximize his views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, an inspiration for many of his paintings. Join Scenic Hudson Director of Land Conservation Cari Watkins Bates and Director of Land Use Advocacy Jeffrey Anzevino to learn how Olana has inspired 50 years of collaborative — and ongoing — efforts to protect Olana’s integral

Silver and Stones Jewelry Market (in person)

Gallery 40 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Saturday October 22, 4-8pm Gallery 40 is "popping up" a mini jewelry market in the gallery. Come, relax, check out the new trends by some of the most exquisite local artisans and makers... and why not?

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Volunteer with the Kingston Fall Street Sweep (in person)

Kingston, NY

Starting point: 177 Broadway, Kingston, NY (corner of Broadway and McEntee) Starting point coordinates (meeting location): 41.92269, -73.98827 Ending point: 65 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Ending point coordinates: 41.91955, -73.98466 Trash and debris in the Hudson River Estuary are a persistent problem. While various clean-up programs and techniques are essential, innovative solutions are necessary to

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Actor’s Lab (virtual)

The HV Performing Arts Lab, Actor's Labs, will focus on developing new work produced by local writers in our Fall Season Writer's Labs. Not sure if this is for you? Observers are always welcome! REGISTER HERE!

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A Community Conversation Around Food Insecurity (virtual)

REGISTER HERE Topics Covered: Overview of NYS Food Access Programs & Pandemic Era Data Food Security Barriers in our Community. Presenters: Cristin McPeake, Vice President, Programs, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Colin Jarvis, Executive Director, Newburgh Ministry Gabriela Vega-Matthews, Casa Comunitaria de Recursos Dutchess Christine Sergent, Executive Director, Northeast Community Council Sara Gunn, Director,

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Journeys Towards Justice – Voting Rights (virtual)

Voting is a fundamental right in the United States, but voter suppression is still a very real threat in communities of color and socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Representatives from the Andrew Goodman Foundation and NAACP Legal Defense Fund Voting Rights Project will talk about their work to prevent discrimination and preserve the fundamental right to vote.

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Virtual Community Meeting with For the Many

About this event - from For the Many Register here! We’re building a grassroots movement of everyday people to fight for laws and win elections to transform New York so it works for all of us. Join our Virtual Community Meeting to get to know other folks in the organization, learn about our work and

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Volunteer with the PFP for Garlic Planting (in person)

Poughkeepsie Farm Project 51 Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project is looking for volunteers to help plant out garlic. At the end of October they planted garlic cloves that will grow throughout winter and spring to emerge as nice, full heads of garlic by early summer. This is a big project and the PFP could really use your help! There are

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