Teen Visions Exhibition (in-person)

The Art Effect hosts Teen Visions 2021, which celebrates the incredible work of selected young artists from The Art Effect’s 2021 summer programs. Experience art through the eyes of talented teens who created an impressive collection of more than 70 works of art, including drawings, painting, photography, digital animation, and mixed media, and more. It is an incredible accomplishment to be chosen for the Teen Visions exhibition.
Free & open to all.

Summer Fun Saturdays

Summer Fun Saturday’s are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing.
Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with KNASP, Drone flying classes and other activities presented by Community Matters 2.
Summer Fun Saturday’s presented by the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, Community Matters 2, Inc., Day One Early Learning and the City of Poughkeepsie all organizations are members of the 35 Montgomery Street Coalition.

Summer Fun Saturdays

Summer Fun Saturday’s are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing.
Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with KNASP, Drone flying classes and other activities presented by Community Matters 2.
Summer Fun Saturday’s presented by the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, Community Matters 2, Inc., Day One Early Learning and the City of Poughkeepsie all organizations are members of the 35 Montgomery Street Coalition.

Right2Way PK – Mural Celebration

Join Community Matters 2 to celebrate the finished artwork at Hulme Park:

  • 6 months of planning
  • 1 month of painting to complete with young aspiring artists
  • 100 volunteers which resulted in changing the visual landscape for residents and those crossing the Mid-Hudson Bridge.

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Pershing Park Community Meeting

Join the Poughkeepsie Farm Project & Scenic Hudson for a community Zoom gathering to explore all the exciting plans for Pershing Park:

  • Apply for a Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm community garden plot and learn how to grow your own fruits and veggies
  • Review possible new playground plans
  • Share your ideas for other park improvements
  • Get involved in the community effort to improve our neighborhood park

Can’t attend on April 7? Email aconeski@scenichudson.org or call 845-926-6648.

Register here!