Family Friendly Halloween Party (in-person)

Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please either email Julie Riess at jriess@doelc.org or Estefany Umbach at eumbach@doelc.org. There are 90 minute slots for volunteering (starting with 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and on the half hour. You can also work 1:00 to 4:00 pm)

Closing Exhibition Reception (in-person)

Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join womenswork.art on this Halloween weekend for the Closing Reception of "Permanent Rescue" and "Figure It Out." Enjoy both shows before they end for good this weekend, and meet featured artists Jean Foos and Patrice Lorenz in person. Light refreshments will be served.

Free

Writer’s Lab (remote)

The Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab "Writer's Lab" provides a space for experienced and aspiring writers to set goals, read and workshop their work, and provide support to one another. By attending the bi-weekly playwriting workshops, you have the opportunity to stretch your writing muscles and to share your work with other writers and actors. Working

What’s the Buzz: Creating Pollinator Friendly Communities (remote)

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County Environment & Energy Team is hosting a program with Dutchess County municipal officials and volunteers (CAC, CSC Task Force, Planning Board, Town Board, ZBA), watershed groups and local residents. Pollinators are a critical component of our ecosystem, fertilizing the plants in our yards and parks as well as

Free

“Of An Era” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Trolley Barn Gallery is celebrating their upcoming show, Of An Era, with an opening reception November 5, from 5-7pm. This show is an international juried exhibition with special guest Curator, Jova Lynne, Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Please attend this free event for a night in celebration of the artists

“Once Upon a Time” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

“Once Upon a Time” - Evocations of Childhood Childhood is a sensitive and powerful time in our lives. Queen City 15 Gallery juried show exhibition incorporates artwork that addresses this phase of human experience in many different ways: literal, narrative, expressive, iconographic. Juror of Selection: Ursula Morgan Show Dates: November 5 through December 19 Opening

Cooking Workshop: Vietnamese Flavors in Season (in person)

Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory 8 N. Cherry Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Poughkeepsie Farm Project for a hands-on cooking class featuring Fresh Spring Rolls with Thai Basil, and Lemongrass Curry with Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Fall Greens. Chef SonyaJoy Key shares tips and techniques to make the preparation easy, fun, and inclusive of cooks of all ages. Class includes a tasting of each dish and a

Climate Justice Working Group (remote)

The Climate Justice Working Group is tasked with establishing criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the CLCPA. This informational meeting will not take any official action but include presentations on mapping analysis and will be conducted

More Than a Land Acknowledgement with Heather Bruegl (remote)

Learn how to create a land acknowledgement that is living and full of action. Join WMA JDEI and Scenic Hudson on Zoom as Heather Bruegl, M.A. (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) Director of Education for the Forge Project Fellowship Program presents, “More Than a Land Acknowledgement.” Have you ever wondered about the history of the land that you are

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Conflict Resolution Workshops (in person)

Family Partnership Center 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

Join Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for a two-day workshop to learn from system impacted facilitators and each other to share and practice how we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, transform our power, make new connections while strengthening ourselves and our community. On Saturday and Sunday Sept 18-19, 2021 from 9:00 – 4:30. or Saturday and