Parole Justice Virtual Advocacy Day
Join the People's Campaign for Parole Justice on January 11 for a virtual advocacy day by gathering via zoom for rallies, legislative meetings, and a press conference to support the movement to pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills in 2022.
Free Narcan Training (virtual)
The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health online training session explains why Narcan works to reverse an opoid overdose. what to do when an opoid overdose is suspected, and how/when to administer Narcan. While there is no age minimum for the training, only those 18 years of age and older are eligible to …
City of Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (virtual)
Attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to hear about the Wallace Campus. Application for area variances relative to the proposed mixed-use (residential and commercial) development known as Wallace Campus, located on a proposed lot consolidating existing parcels at 319, 325, 327-329 and 331 Main Street, with off-street parking developed in conjunction with properties at …
Open Mic Night at Adriance Library (in-person)
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYCome out and share your talent: spoken word, singing, playing an instrument, comedy or just come and watch the impromptu show! Your hosts this evening are Karl Schmitz and Mary Pazienza. Register here! Please note that masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.
Letter Writing Party
Join the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region in sending notes of encouragement to socially isolated seniors in our community. Preregistration required. Email kconstable@uwdor.org or call 845-471-1900 ext. 3106.
Free Open Studio Life Drawing (in person)
The Barrett Art Center 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NYVisit The Barrett Art Center to view the exhibition, Body Beautiful III, and attend free open studio life drawing. Now in its third year, this show curated by Penny Dell, celebrates the human form while offering open studio life drawing to the community throughout the duration of the exhibition. Free Open Studio Life Drawing Dates are …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Facets of an American Jewel with The Race Unity Circle
Please join the Race Unity Circle as we relive the emotion, and revisit the man, the philosopher, the prophet through a study of some of his lesser-known works. How do you feel about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr? Who was he? What is his true legacy? We all have answers to these questions, some handed …
Saving for Today, Investing in Tomorrow (virtual)
The United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region hosts a financial literacy seminar, which will cover: Budgeting and Building Cash Savings Paying Off Debt vs Saving Setting Aside Money to Build Wealth Retirement Savings Different Types of Investment Accounts How to Distribute Your Assets
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Public Hearing (virtual)
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is receiving comments on the proposed introductory Local Law, entitled “Local Law Amending Section 18 1/2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Poughkeepsie, New York”; Local Waterfront Redevelopment Program. Register here!