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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)
Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)
The fall season Virtual Open House is a great way to meet the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab community! Learn about the classes, events, and performances that we have coming up, as well as what's going on in the greater Hudson Valley performing arts community. Register here!
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Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and remote)
Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and remote)
Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is now open to the public, but with limited seating and with special requirements (masks if not vaccinated, social distancing, and sign-in). Join on Zoom here. Items on the agenda include: Comprehensive Plan update, Arthur May School Redevelopment Documents, and a presentation by the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights. …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
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Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens Harvest Fest (in person)
Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens Harvest Fest (in person)
Join Scenic Hudson at Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm + Gardens on Saturday, October 2 for Harvest Fest! Activities include: ?Food (masks required in food tent) ?Dancing + music (dance battle) ?Family/kids craft activities ?Sign-ups for community garden beds ?Help plant blueberries for the farm ?Fun + games ?Giveaways ?Parking on the Street? Spanish interpretation and/or …
Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)
Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)
The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers - farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more - to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 12-5 p.m. …
Art Exhibition Opening Reception : Permanent Rescue & Figure it Out (in person)
Art Exhibition Opening Reception : Permanent Rescue & Figure it Out (in person)
WomensWork.Art is pleased to present two shows: Permanent Rescue, a two-person exhibition of work by Jean Foos and Ann Romero De Córdoba, and Figure it Out, artwork of Patrice Lorenz. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 2 from 2-6pm at 4 South Clinton St. Poughkeepsie, NY. Exhibition On View: October 1–30. Gallery hours: Friday-Saturday 2:00–6:00 p.m (by appointment Monday–Thursday)
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Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)
Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market (in person)
The Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market brings a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers - farms, distilleries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, artists, artisans, and more - to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 12-5 p.m. …
United Against Hate March (in person)
United Against Hate March (in person)
The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, in partnership with Dutchess County African American Clergy Association, All for One-One for All, and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, invite the public to join the United Against Hate March on Sunday, October 3rd, rain, or shine, beginning at 2pm in the City of Poughkeepsie. The march …
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting – Good Cause Eviction (virtual)
Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting – Good Cause Eviction (virtual)
The Common Council is the law-making body of the City of Poughkeepsie and is comprised of 9 members. 8 ward representatives and 1 member At-Large. Similar to Congress at the federal level, we are the City of Poughkeepsie’s legislative body. The Council is separate from the Mayor’s administration but an equal partner in how our …
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Plant and Animal Identification Workshop AquaBlitz 2021 (in person)
Plant and Animal Identification Workshop AquaBlitz 2021 (in person)
Interested in conservation and preservation of our natural spaces? Want to help contribute to an ongoing scientific project? Or maybe you just want to learn a new tool? If you said yes to any of these, join the Environmental Cooperative for our iNaturalist Workshop on Wednesday, October 6 from 5-6 PM at College Hill Park …
OCEL Community Fellows Symposium (in person)
OCEL Community Fellows Symposium (in person)
Please join the Office of Community-Engaged Learning to celebrate the work of our 2021 Community Fellows and our community partners! Students will reflect on their experiences, share stories, and fellowship outcomes. Please RSVP here.
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Task Force Regular Meeting
Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Task Force Regular Meeting
Climate Smart Communities is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Click here to join in on Zoom.
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Kingston O+ Festival (in person)
O+ (pronounced O Positive) supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art. O+ helps strengthen community wellbeing with Narcan and CPR trainings, expos of local health-and wellness-related nonprofits, cycling events, classes in the healing …
Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Kaal Rock Park Concert Series
Come to the Poughkeepsie's southern waterfront for a series of free sunset concerts with some great regional bands. Saturday, Sept. 11, 25 and Oct 9, 4:30 - 6:30. Bring a chair or blanket.
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Kingston O+ Festival (in person)
Kingston O+ Festival (in person)
O+ (pronounced O Positive) supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art. O+ helps strengthen community wellbeing with Narcan and CPR trainings, expos of local health-and wellness-related nonprofits, cycling events, classes in the healing …
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Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant, international award-winning seasonal summer Market that operates from May through the end of October on Monday afternoons on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. We invite you to discover this seasonal Market and celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley! Free parking SNAP / EBT accepted …
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ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Every 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 …
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The Clothesline Project 2021 (in person)
The Clothesline Project 2021 (in person)
Please join The Grace Smith House and Family Services for The Clothesline Project, October 5 from 11am - 3pm at 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The Clothesline Project is a powerful visual display of T-shirts decorated by survivors of domestic violence or their loved ones. This national movement seeks to raise awareness …
Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
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The Poet is In (in person)
The Poet is In (in person)
Cathy Schmitz is a writer, poet and photographer living in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her essays and poems have been published in several regional and national magazines. She is active in the revitalization efforts in the City of Poughkeepsie. Come to Queen City 15 Gallery on Main Street to have a poem written for you by Cathy!
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Dutchess/Ulster Walk to End Alzheimer’s (in person)
Dutchess/Ulster Walk to End Alzheimer’s (in person)
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with …
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Talk: Chantal Bilodeau, Co-founder of Climate Change Theater Action (remote)
Talk: Chantal Bilodeau, Co-founder of Climate Change Theater Action (remote)
Chantal Bilodeau, Co-Founder of Climate Change Theater Action will speak to the Hudson Valley and Catskills Climate Reality Chapter on Sunday, October 17th at 6pm. All are welcome. To attend via Zoom, please email evemorgenstern@gmail.com Chantal is a Canadian playwright now living in NYC who has been instrumental in getting the theater and educational communities, …
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Regional Symposium on Climate Solutions (in person)
Regional Symposium on Climate Solutions (in person)
Join Sustainable Hudson Valley for a detailed briefing on the policies, programs and funding behind New York’s Climate Act, and the Hudson Valley Regional Climate Action Strategy developed by Sustainable Hudson Valley and partners. ($20 suggested donation.) Featuring: Andrew Revkin (New York Times climate science writer and Founding Director, Initiative on Communication & Sustainability - …
PK in the Know Community Outreach (in-person)
PK in the Know Community Outreach (in-person)
“Do you wish there were more opportunities to get together in the Community? Do you want to learn more about what youth are planning for arts in Poughkeepsie? Looking for ways to get involved with community partners in the city?” If any of these questions apply to you or if you are interested in learning …
Compost Basics + a DIY Compost Garbage Can Demo (remote)
Compost Basics + a DIY Compost Garbage Can Demo (remote)
As the impacts of climate change intensify worldwide, there is an urgent need for resilience in ecosystems and human societies. How can we contribute to this on the scale of our homes and neighborhoods? This workshop will explore the contributions home, community, and neighborhood gardens can make to multiple forms of climate resilience - food …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The Arlington Farmers Market will run Thursdays until October 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, Raymond Avenue.
Children as Witnesses to Domestic Violence workshop (remote)
Children as Witnesses to Domestic Violence workshop (remote)
The Center for Victim Safety and Support at Family Services will offer a virtual training on the topic of Children as Witnesses to Domestic Violence on October 21st from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. To join the zoom training, click here.
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Repair and Rehome -Consumerism with a Heart (virtual)
Repair and Rehome -Consumerism with a Heart (virtual)
In this webinar Sustainable Westchester will present on Repair Cafes, a new concept where neighbors help neighbors fix broken things and connect over the shared idea of repairing rather than treating items as disposable. Participants will learn how to set up a 'Take it or Leave it' aka TIOLI shed in our community and promote …
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11th Annual Family Services Walk A Mile
11th Annual Family Services Walk A Mile
Join Family Services on Saturday, October 23rd to take a stand against sexual assault and domestic violence and show your support for survivors! The impact of COVID-19 has made the need for resources for adults, children, and communities experiencing violence more critical than ever—AND YOU CAN HELP! Please plan to join us at the Poughkeepsie …
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How to Save Local News (remote)
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
ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) Meeting
Every 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 …
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Arlington Farmer’s Market
Arlington Farmer’s Market
The 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)
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 …
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Walkway at Night – Halloween Edition (in-person)
Walkway at Night – Halloween Edition (in-person)
The 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 …
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Howl and Holler Weekend (in-person)
Howl and Holler Weekend (in-person)
Join 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
Tie Dye at the Cooperative Barn
Attention 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.
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sPOKe Halloween Ride (in-person)
sPOKe Halloween Ride (in-person)
Join 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)
Howl and Holler Weekend (in-person)
Join 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)
Family Friendly Halloween Party (in-person)
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)