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COME CLEAN YOUR RIVER! The 9th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep takes place this Saturday at over 50 locations up + down the Hudson River

 

MONDAY
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Monday, October 12, 2020 • 2-3pm • Virtual event hosted by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Continues Monday 10/19, 2-3 pm with Effective Communication Strategies; 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

 

TUESDAY 
”Doing More Than Nothing About Hate: We Are All In This Together”
Tuesday, October 13, 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 November 10, December 1 and December 15 • More info: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Human-Rights/Events.htm

WEDNESDAY
Change your address recently? Let your board of elections know TODAY!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 is the deadline to change your address to vote in this year’s federal election. More info: https://hvny.info/info/2020/voting-info

Honk if you have 'Bingo!' Dutchess County Office for the Aging Drive-In Bingo (multiple dates)
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 (Rain date: October 15) • 1-2:30pm • Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Poughkeepsie + 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

“We Want FDR Again”
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • 2pm • Live on the FDR Library’s Facebook page • Learn the stories behind dozens of colorful and unusual items from the FDR Museum with Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt • Free • LINK

Virtual Village Town Hall
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • 6pm • Mayor Gary Bassett will host a virtual town hall to hear residents’ concerns. To participate, contact the village clerk mmcclinton@villageofrhinebeckny.gov • More info: https://www.rhinebecknyvillage.org

“Women and the Revival of the Hudson River”
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • 7pm • Virtual lecture hosted by the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the roles that many women have played in the revival of the Hudson River over the last 60 years • $5 per login, free for members • LINK

THURSDAY

Virtual Sheep and Wool Festival
Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, 2020 • Festival celebrating all things fiber with workshops, virtual fleece sale directory, competitions, kids activities and more • $5, workshops extra • More info: LINK 

The Mummy at Mystery Mansion
Thursday, October 15, 2020 • 4:30pm • Virtual event hosted by the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff • Join the adventure to unravel the mystery of the mummy and learn about blackouts, mummification and more with TaleWise. Event geared to grades K-5. Pre-register by emailing sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org

‘Climate Change and the Future of Montane Birds’
Thursday, October 15, 2020 •  7-8pm • The Catskills are renowned for their forested mountain landscapes and rich bird life. Dr. Jason Hill, an ecologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, will discuss how climate change is predicted to shape northeastern forests over the next 200 years, with a focus on resident plants and wildlife. His talk will feature an in-depth look at the future of montane birds. Part of a series of virtual events hosted by The Catskill Science Collaborative on how climate change is impacting the Catskill region, continues October 21 with “Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species” • Free with registration required: LINK



FRIDAY
Dutchess County COVID-19 Town Hall *Updated day/time*
Friday, October 16, 2020 • 3pm • Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will providing updates on the county’s Facebook page or join by calling 845-765-7121.

Author Matt Ruff of “Lovecraft Country”
Friday, October 16, 2020 • 7pm • Virtual event hosted by the Poughkeepsie Public Library and the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff featuring a live online event with author Matt Ruff, author of Lovecraft Country, currently streaming on HBO • Free but pre-registration is required: LINK

Virtual Ghost Tours of the Tarrytown Music Hall
October 16-31, 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


SATURDAY
Fall Turkey Hunting Season Begins
October 17 - October 30 • Sunrise to sunset • Season bag limit is one bird of either sex • More info: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/huntseason20.pdf

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/

9th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
Saturday, October 17, 2020 • A day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries • Find an event near you, including a day of clean-up, site maintenance and pollinator planting event at the docks in Rhinecliff and clean-up at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie • Pre-registration is required • More info + events near you: LINK 

Virtual Dalmatian Day
Saturday, October 17, 2020 • 10am - 2pm • FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson • Virtual event featuring a live Q&A session with Molly the Museum Dog, an online auction and online activities to promote fire safety education • Free • More info: www.fasnyfiremuseum.com 

Introduction to Art Omi Tour 
Saturday, October 17, 2020 • 1pm • Art Omi, Ghent • Monthly tour provides insights and information about the artworks and architectural pavilions in the sculpture park • $10, pre-registration is required • LINK

Hudson Valley Votes 2020 Virtual Event
Saturday, October 17, 2020 • 8pm • Virtual concert and Get Out the Vote rally filmed at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston with musical performances by Amy Helm, Sean Lennon, Natalie Merchant, Kate Pierson, Norah Jones and appearances from Fred Armisen, Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Rep. Antonio Delgado and more • More info: https://www.hudsonvalleyvotes.com/


SUNDAY
First Annual Warriors Memorial Car Show
Sunday, October 18, 2020 (Rain date October 25) • 1-4pm • 81 Carnwath Farms Ln., Wappingers Falls • In keeping aligned with CDC guidelines, the car show will be an outdoor, masked and socially distant event featuring classic and new cars, food truck vendors live entertainment and trophy prizes • Admission is free, Car Pre-Registration is $20, $25 day of • All proceeds directly benefit James's Warriors, a local suicide prevention non-profit aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide through community and speaking engagements • More info: LINK

Barktoberfest
Sunday, October 18, 2020 • 2-5pm • Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston • Hosted by the Ulster County SPCA, the limited in-person event includes live music, made-to-oder wood fired pizza and beer, a bone bar for dogs, Halloween photos and more. $35, Tickets are limited • LINK

UPCOMING EVENTS:

(Please note, HVNY is just restarting our online calendar listings since the COVID shut down. If you are hosting a community event in the Hudson Valley, list it for free using this form: LINK. Promotional opportunities are available, email me for more 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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