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Shop the Dutchess Community College Craft Fair This Weekend

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on November 19, 2018 - 11:10am

Looking for a great place to find local gifts unlike any others? Then check out the 47th Annual Craft Fair at Dutchess Community College, taking place this weekend, November 24 & 25, in Poughkeepsie! For decades, this event has given area residents an amazing opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind items on the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year's fair will feature more than 100 incredible artists, which means you are sure to find the right gift for anyone!

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Poughkeepsie Plans to Fight Blight with Grant

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on October 10, 2018 - 9:51am

Thanks to $800,000 in federal grants, the City of Poughkeepsie is currently planning a number of community improvements for next year. According to city administrator Marc Nelson, the money will be put toward sidewalk repair, maintenance of critical infrastructure, and the demolition of dilapidated buildings within the city. Removal of old and damaged structures will free up property for possible redevelopment, which is always welcome news in a time when competition for real estate is so high!

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Nurture Your Artistic Side in October

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on September 26, 2018 - 10:00am

Looking to get some hands-on experience with artistic crafting, but don't know how to get started? Check out the community art days that happen on the third weekend of each month at Art Centro and PUF Studios in Poughkeepsie! You can learn about pottery and printmaking when the next series of community days happen on October 20 & 21.

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The Annual Greek Festival Starts June 14!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on June 9, 2018 - 9:35am

Come to Poughkeepsie next weekend to help the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church celebrate all things Hellenic at their amazing Greek Festival! Every year, this event brings the area together for several days of Greek food, music, and culture. The 2018 festival runs June 14-17, so clear out your calendar and get ready for all things Greek!

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Join Poughkeepsie in Celebrating Cinco de Mayo a Day Early!

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on April 29, 2018 - 10:52am

May is just around the corner, which means two things are almost here: the next First Friday Poughkeepsie and Cinco de Mayo! This year, the first Friday in May falls on the 4th, while the 5th is on Saturday. Luckily, the First Friday organizers aren't letting something as small as one day keep these two great events from joining forces! Head down to Mural Square on Friday to celebrate both beautiful Poughkeepsie and Mexican culture!

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Celebrate Poughkeepsie on April 6 with Books & Brew

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 28, 2018 - 12:05pm

Everyone is looking forward to the return of First Friday Poughkeepsie in May, but it turns out that we won't have to wait quite that long to get a taste of this great local event! On Friday, April 6, First Friday will be holding a preview event called "Books & Brew – A Night Out in Poughkeepsie" with the Adriance Memorial Library as the featured location! Make sure you come out for a night of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the event's many participating venues.

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