How to Save Local News (remote)
Join the River Newsroom for a roundtable discussion on new models of journalism and reimagining existing publications. Register here! About this event: It’s been a tough decade-plus for local media. Since 2008, US newsroom employment has fallen by 26 percent, a crisis that accelerated last year, when publications had to reduce their already meager staffs. …
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYEvery second and fourth Wed. of the month, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) in Poughkeepsie. ENJAN is a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact ENJANHV@gmail.com for the Zoom link or join in …
Arlington Farmer’s Market
Vassar Alumnae Lawn Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepisie, NYThe Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Leading with Artivism – Dynamic Duo (remote)
Join Arts-Mid Hudson (virtually) as they talk with artivists BoogieREZ. Boogie is a Japanese Ameri- can artist who crafts detailed imaginary through textile, nature, portraits, flowing abstractions and uniquely creative characters. Her body of work taps into the flow of the streets, nature and the vibrations of dance and culture. REZONES is a self-taught visual …
Walkway at Night – Halloween Edition (in-person)
Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NYThe Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization is pleased to once again offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like …
Howl and Holler Weekend (in-person)
Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo 282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NYJoin The Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo for their 3rd Annual Howl & Holler Weekend, October 30th & 31st. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!! Make your reservations here! and you can win a FREE Zoo Membership! Free Treat Bags with Orangutan friendly Halloween candy. Free activity booklets for kids, special activities & food trucks. FOOD TRUCKS: Frites of NY …
Tie Dye at the Cooperative Barn
The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, NYAttention Vassar students! Join the Environmental Cooperative for some tie-dye fun on Saturday October 30 from 1-3 PM! Please register so that we have enough materials for all attendees. Register here! Up-cycled t-shirts will be available, but you could bring your own piece of clothing instead if you wish! Materials will be provided.
sPOKe Halloween Ride (in-person)
Walkway Over the Hudson 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin sPOKe on Sunday October 31st for the annual sPOKe haunted bike ride through Poughkeepsie. Hear tales of ghosts, murder and mayhem all while enjoying the sites and sounds of the city on two wheels. The tour begins promptly at 10:30am and leaves from the Walkway parking lot off of Parker Avenue. The ride is …
Howl and Holler Weekend (in-person)
Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo 282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NYJoin The Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo for their 3rd Annual Howl & Holler Weekend, October 30th & 31st. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!! Make your reservations here! and you can win a FREE Zoo Membership! Free Treat Bags with Orangutan friendly Halloween candy. Free activity booklets for kids, special activities & food trucks. FOOD TRUCKS: Frites of NY …
Family Friendly Halloween Party (in-person)
Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NYIf 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)