All are invited to join the ALANA Center in kicking-off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Monday, May 5th from 6-7:30pm in the Villard. Join them for dinner, game night, and being in community with each other! Please share and RSVP here.

Most of us come from backgrounds and experiences that have not equipped us to share power. Our mainstream culture is predicated on competition and hierarchy. So, what does it take to share power and practice democratic decision-making in an intentional, structured way? How can we build the skills and culture needed for equitable and effective …

Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of middle and late-stage caregiving in this educational program, presented by the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter (www.alz.org/hudsonvalley) at the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Each session takes place on a Tuesday at 3:00pm. Seating …

The Brain and Body Coalition in Partnership with the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College invite youth in zip codes 12601 and 12603 to participate in a free art based program that is designed to promote wellness and healing. Join us March 28th and May 6th! Brain-Body-Art This program combines art appreciation, mindfulness, …

Join The Loeb for a visual presentation and Q&A with photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, author of the book The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland. A collaboration between the Loeb and the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, this talk is presented in conjunction with Great Green Hope for the Urban Blues, the Loeb's current …

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Mutual Aid Beacon runs a drive thru free food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at Memorial Park in Beacon. First Wednesday is for seniors age 60+ (or with a senior in the household), third Wednesday is open to all. Enter the park near Ron’s Ice Cream.

Registration is open, call 1-800-272-3900 to secure your spot. Location: the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 This Year’s Theme: "Caregivers Rock". Each day, caregivers selflessly dedicate themselves to caring for others balancing full-time jobs, managing households, raising children, and providing critical support to loved ones. …

Join Historian Shannon Butler as we visit with some of the most fascinating characters in local history, from businessmen and doctors, to artists and musicians. As we make our way through the property, we'll discuss the creation of the cemetery itself. This program is made possible through the partnership between the Poughkeepsie Public Library District …