This week's calendar (11/2-11/8/20)

Written By HVNY
 

Kingston Warming Center open through Wednesday morning
Catholic Charities, 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street, Kingston • Daytime hours: 9am - 7pm, overnight hours: 7pm - 9am • For more information, call 845-481-4665.

Wind Advisory through Monday
Monday, November 2, 2020 • A wind advisory is in effect for Hudson Valley, Catskills and surrounding areas from 7am through 7pm. Gusts up to 50mph are expected. Read the full alert: LINK

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 on ‘The Voice’
Mondays • 8pm • Saugerties-born musician Ian Flanigan is on Blake Shelton’s team during this season of NBC’s The Voice. Cheer him on : 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’S ELECTION DAY
Polls are open on Tuesday, November 4, 2020 from 6am to 9pm in New York State. Check your polling location and GO! (if you haven’t already submitted your vote via early voting or absentee): https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

“Once the Votes Are In: Crafting a Style of Leadership and Management”
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 • 2pm • Article II of the Constitution gives a bare bones description of the job of the President. Learn how that description comes to life through the leadership and management style of Franklin Roosevelt with FDR education Specialist Jeffrey Urbin streaming on the FDR Library Facebook page: LINK


Office for the Aging Drive-In Bingo
Thursday, November 5, 2020 (Rain date: November 6) • 1-2:30pm • Stanford Recreation Park, 86 Creamery Rd., Standfordville • Seniors from throughout Dutchess County are invited to enjoy some safely distanced socialization while playing for fun and the chance to win prizes! • This event is open to seniors throughout Dutchess County, but space is limited. Registration is required, and seniors can call (845) 486-2555 to reserve their spot.

“Freedom’s Gardener” Beacons of History Keynote Address
Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 7pm • Virtual event hosted by the Beacon Historical Society • In 1837, James Brown registered his vote in Fishkill, NY. This was remarkable considering Brown was an African American former fugitive slave. Hear about his extraordinary life as a diarist and master gardener at Mt. Gulian. Dr. Armstead, professor at Bard College and author of Freedom’s Gardener will provide a keynote address at the digital Beacons of History Award Event • Tickets and information: LINK

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/

Sketchbook Traveler Virtual Drawing Workshops
Saturdays, November 7, 14 and 21, 2020 • 11am - 12:30pm • Painter and author James L. McElhinney will lead participants through a short conversation and model techniques and practices while sketching onsite at Olana. Workshops will be conducted via Zoom. A suggested materials list will be sent to participants in advance of the class. • Advanced registration is required. $45 per person per class ($30 for Olana members). • More info: LINK

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Suicide prevention virtual training
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

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

An Open Conversation on Veteran’s Issues
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 • 6-7pm • Westchester County Executive George Latimer will host a town series live on the county’s Facebook page: facebook.com/westchestergov • Submit questions in advance to communications@westchestergov.com

Office for the Aging Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
Thursday, November 12, 2020 • 11am • Arthur S. May Elementary School, 25 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie • Seniors ages 60 and older must register in advance for this free, drive-thru clinic • Call 845-486-2555 to register • LINK

Hudson Jazz Festival – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
UPDATE: Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Columbia County and the region, Hudson Hall has postponed the live concert media broadcasts scheduled for the Hudson Jazz Festival to Spring 2021 (dates to be announced). A group art exhibition, Art & Soul, will open as planned on Friday, November 13, 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/

“Good News: The Birds You Don’t See – Failed Introductions or What Might Have Been”
Monday, November 16, 2020 • 7:30pm • Virtual talk presented by Stan DeOrsey as part of the Waterman Bird Club • More info: LINK

Biomimicry: Using Nature’s Ideas to Solve Human Design Problems
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 • 6pm • Virtual event hosted by Backyard to Table • Ever wondered about the similarities of a $100 bill and an iridescent beetle? Dorna Schroeter has, and in this virtual workshop she’ll show you how the intricate marvels of nature are problem-solvers for everyone from fashion designers to engineers to, turns out, the U.S. Mint. Biomimicry surrounds us—learn how and where to find it! • Cost is a sliding scale of $1-$25 • Pre-registration is required: LINK

The Friends’ of Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale
Friday, November 20 - Sunday, November 22, 2020 • Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie • Early Bird Tickets allow 40 ticket-holders early access on the first day of the Sale from 9:00 AM - 10:30am. Early Bird Tickets go on sale Monday, November 2 at 10am. To learn more about Early Bird tickets and to purchase them, click here. • The Holiday Book Sale opens to the general public at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 20, and will be limited to 40 shoppers at a time • More info: LINK

Closing Exhibitions at the Dorsky Museum
Sunday, November 22, 2020 • Last day for Jan Sawka: The Place of Memory (The Memory of Place), Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives, We Wear the Mask: Race and Representation in the Dorsky Museum Permanent Collection • More info: LINK

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