Calendar (10/19-25)
Local musician heads to ‘The Voice’
Ian Flanigan auditions for a spot on NBC’s The Voice, premiering this Monday, October 19 at 8pm. Read our Q+A with Ian from last summer: https://hvny.info/entertainment/ian-flanigan
MONDAY
Voting via absentee ballot? Request one, today!
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for this year’s election – either online or by mail – is Tuesday, October 27, BUT the Postal Service recommends applying by today, October 19, to ensure you get it by Election Day. Contact your county’s Board of Elections to apply: https://hvny.info/info/2020/voting-info
NY’s Plastic Bag Ban returns
Monday, October 19, 2020 • It wasn’t the coronavirus that stopped the ban of single-use plastic bags in New York State – it was a lawsuit that recently ruled in favor of the ban. The enforcement of the state’s single-use plastic bags will resume on October 19, 2020 • More info: LINK
Lake Walton Preserve Draft Master Plan Virtual Public Information Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2020 at noon and Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6pm • Virtual forum for residents to ask questions and offer feedback on Dutchess County’s plans for the 231-acre property located in East Fishkill. The forums will the history of the site as well as concept ideas for the Preserve, such as an elevated pavilion with accessible ramp, a sensory exploration patch and classroom, boardwalks, and scenic overlooks. Additionally, the first phase of the Preserve’s priority projects will be discussed including connecting the park to the adjacent Dutchess Rail Trail, constructing parking areas, and beginning design and development of a universally accessible loop trail • More info: LINK
Effective Communication Strategies
Monday, October 19, 2020 • 2-3pm • Virtual event hosted by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Continues Monday 10/26, 2-3 pm with Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior • To RSVP, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Every Monday • 3-6:30pm • Water Street, Poughkeepsie • Selection of fresh, locally-sourced early season produce, eggs, poultry, apples, cider, honey, baked goods, goat cheese and milk, prepared foods, vegetable plant starts, handmade soaps, and more. Free onsite parking. SNAP and WIC accepted • More info: LINK
Local musician to be featured on ‘The Voice’
Monday, October 19, 2020 • 8pm • Saugerties-born musician Ian Flanigan auditioned for NBC’s The Voice. Cheer him on and see how he does on the season premiere: https://www.nbc.com/the-voice • HVNY caught up with Ian last year when he released his latest album. Read our Q+A here: LINK
TUESDAY
Honk if you have 'Bingo!' Dutchess County Office for the Aging Drive-In Bingo (multiple dates)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (Rain date October 21) at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck + Thursday, October 22 (Rain date October 23) at the Thomas J. Boyce Park, 6420 Route 55, Wingdale • Seniors will receive a complimentary Bingo card when they arrive and numbers will be announced via short-distance FM radio and honk when they get bingo! Registration is required by calling 845-486-2555
WEDNESDAY
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: Strange and Unusual Stories
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 • 2pm • Were the Roosevelts surrounded by an unexplained and mysterious aura? Decide for yourself after hearing some of the strange and unusual stories that led some people to claim that they were during this special presentation on the FDR Library Facebook page • LINK
Dutchess County COVID-19 Town Hall
Wednesday October 21, 2020 • 3pm • Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will providing updates on the county’s Facebook page or join by calling 845-765-7121.
Rhinebeck Town-Village Court Consolidation Public Forum
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 and Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 6pm • Virtual event to discuss the consolidation of the town and village courts • https://www.rhinebecknyvillage.org
“Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species”
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 • 7-8pm • Carrie Brown-Lima, Director of the NY State Invasive Species Research Institute at Cornell University, will provide insight on how climate change may influence the spread of invasive plants and animals that threaten northeastern ecosystems • Free with registration required: LINK
THURSDAY
A Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor
Thursday, October 22, 2020 • educators from DEC and more than 35 environmental education organizations will head to the shores of the Hudson River estuary and piers of New York Harbor with seine nets and water testing gear to collect data and study the Hudson River's fish, track the river's tides and currents, and examine water quality and chemistry • Videos of their findings will be available next week on DEC's Facebook Live • More info: LINK
Virtual Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 22, 2020 • 7:30-9am • Virtual event featuring a candidate forum with the major party candidates for New York State's 18th congressional district seat, incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney and challenger, Chele Farley. This virtual event is open to the public and will be available to watch on Zoom. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Economic-related questions for this forum may be sent in advance for consideration to richk@dcrcoc.org • LINK
Poughkeepsie Land Bank Public Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2020 • 6-7pm • Virtual meeting of the board of directors for the newly-established Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank • LINK
Medicare 101
Thursday, October 22, 2020 • 6-8pm • Virtual event hosted by the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff • Learn about eligibility, how to enroll and options available for Medicare during this virtual, educational event • Registration required: bit.ly/3IMSGa6
FRIDAY
Movie theaters in most parts of New York state to reopen; not in Orange, Rockland, Greene
Friday, October 23, 2020 • According to the state, “Movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity under state guidance starting October 23. No more than 50 people are allowed in front of each screen in each movie theater at once. Theaters can only open outside of New York City in counties that have COVID-19 positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average and do not have any cluster zones.” Due to the rate of positive cases, movie theaters in Orange, Rockland and Greene Counties here in the Hudson Valley will not be permitted to open • More info: LINK
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SATURDAY
EARLY VOTING BEGINS!
Don’t wait, cast your ballot starting today through November 1 at select locations throughout your county: https://hvny.info/info/2020/voting-info
Free Electronics Recycling
Every Saturday • 7am-3pm • Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Main Office, 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston NY 12401, Saturdays Only: 7:00am-3:00pm. Open to all residents (regardless of County residency), commercial businesses (50 employees or less), and nonprofit organizations (75 employees or less) • https://ucrra.org/waste-recycling/electronics/
Dutchess County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 8am - 12:30pm • Dutchess County Department of Public Works, 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie • Registration is required for a $10 fee • Accepted items include product containers marked “Warning,” “Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive.” • Register online or by calling 845-463-6020 • More info: LINK
Rabies Clinic
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 8am - noon • Dutchess County Public Safety Building, 505 Main Street, Poughkeepsie • Dutchess County residents can bring their dogs, cats, and domestic ferrets three months of age and older. Proof of residency required. Non-residents will be charged $10 • Pre-registration is required, no walk-ins will be allowed. Register by calling 845-452-7722 or visit dcspca.org
Flex Physical Therapy Fall Fest
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 10am - noon • 3021 Route 9, Cold Spring • Celebrate the opening of Flex Physical Therapy‘s new Cold Spring location with local treats, tips on decreasing pain and preventing injury, and a bunch of great prizes. This event is in partnership with Cold Spring Fitness. Please be sure to wear a mask. Flex Physical Therapy is an award winning boutique clinic where patients are always seen 1:1 by a Doctor of Physical Therapy for customized treatment with expert results and lasting healing • More info: LINK
Barnwood: A Pop-Up Art Exhibition Featuring Men from Nude to Lewd
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 10am - 7pm • Undisclosed location in Ulster Park (attendees will get address before the event) • “A celebration of art depicting the male form held in a rustic hay barn that dates back to the 1850’s. Surrounded by raw hand hewn beams and an interior that has stood the test of time, this very raw show features work of an erotic nature and includes a wide range of mediums by nearly a dozen artists from the Hudson Valley and beyond.” • Tickets are $25 on Friday night; $20 on Saturday • More info: LINK
Make Your Own Broom Class
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 1-4pm • East Fishkill Historical Society • $40 for materials, proceeds benefit the EFHS • Space is limited, reservations required by emailing Jennifer Keeler-McMillan at moonstonehealingart1@gmail.com or by calling 914-275-7086.
Hudson Valley Philharmonic Celebrates the Big Read
Saturday, October 24, 2020 • 8pm • Live on the Bardavon YouTube channel • Readings excerpted from “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren and a virtual concert by members of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic featuring music by female composers celebrating the great outdoors • LINK
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Hudson River Watershed Alliance Conference
October 26-30, 2020 • Virtual conference with a panel discussion on the work on watersheds during COVID-19, assessing barriers and opportunities for clean water, and more • More info: LINK
Living with Alzheimer’s – for caregivers
Monday, October 26, 2020 • 2-3:30pm • Virtual talk presented by Tara DeLuca, a care consultant with the Hudson Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who will talk about developing a care team, treatment options, legal and financial planning, coping strategies, maximizing independence and more • Free but registration is required by calling (845) 876-4745 or by visiting www.healthquest.org/wellness • LINK
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Events
October 26 - November 7, 2020 • Series of free, community programs presented by the Folk Arts Program at the Arts Mid-Hudson and the Poughkeepsie Public Library District including workshops on the history of the holiday, sugar skull decorating, and ofrendas (altars) along the Middle Main Street area of Poughkeepsie • Free but registration is required: LINK
Suicide prevention virtual training
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 1-3pm or Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 10am - noon • Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide crisis and how to how to question, persuade, and refer someone to the right mental health and suicide first aid resources • Free, but pre-registration is required: LINK
Westchester Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force Public Forum
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 • 6-8pm • Register: LINK Call in, toll-free: (844) 621-3956 Access Code: 171 393 8098 • Written comments should direct them to PoliceReformTF@Westchestergov.com
Dutchess County 2021 Executive Budget Presentation
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 • 5:30pm • Dutchess County Executive Molinaro and Budget Director Jessica White will host a countywide tele/Facebook live town hall forum. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a live conversation about the 2021 County Budget, learn key details, ask questions and share feedback • LINK
2020 and Aging: Health and Social Issues Impacting Older Adults in Our Community
Thursday, October 29, 2020 • 10-11:30am • Virtual panel discussion on health and social issues affecting older adults hosted by the Orange County Human Rights Commission • Register by 10/27/20 at http://bit.ly/OlderAdultsForumRegistration.
Sol Full Yoga Halloween SUP Paddle
Friday, October 30, 2020 • 5:15pm • Walton Lake, Lakes Road, Monroe • Wear your favorite costume to paddle around the lake followed by a socially-distanced bonfire • $30 includes SUP, paddle, leash and PFD, free with your own board • Registration required: https://solfullyogastudio.com
Virtual Ghost Tours of the Tarrytown Music Hall
Through October 31, 2020 • 8pm • Go on a virtual “balcony to backstage” guided ghost tour to explore the unexplained happenings at the 135-year-old theater with the Gotham Paranormal Research Society • More info: LINK
Wassaic Haunted Parade
Saturday, October 31, 2020 • 5:30-6:30pm • Village of Wassaic • Parade with floats from resident artists of the Wassaic Project, and over 100lbs of candy to be safely tossed to spectators • Costumes encouraged, masks required! • Map of parade: wp20-haunted-parade-map.png • More info: LINK
Grateful Dead’s “American Beauty” 50th Anniversary Tribute
Sunday, November 1, 2020 • 8pm • Virtual event hosted by the Bardavon featuring original performances by Nicki Bluhm and Amy Helm, ALO, Marco Benevento, Railroad Earth and more • Free with donations benefitting People’s Place in Kingston and Dutchess Outreach in Poughkeepsie • LINK
Dutchess County Virtual Town Hall Forum
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 • noon • Residents can ask questions on the county’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DutchessCoGov/ Continues November 19 at 6pm.
”Doing More Than Nothing About Hate: We Are All In This Together”
November 10, 2020 • 2-3:30pm • Virtual speaker series presented by the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the Ulster County Human Rights Commission to discuss and identify the best practices and resources to strengthen community while combatting hate • Series continues December 1 and December 15 • More info: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Human-Rights/Events.htm
Hudson Jazz Festival
November 13 - December 20, 2020 • Celebrating the legacy of Alice and John Coltrane with virtual performances by Brandee Younger Trio, Marcus Strickland Quartet, Orrin Evans Trio and more, plus a group exhibition and intentional listening installation curated by Reginald Madison • http://hudsonhall.org/
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