Porch Fest & More Events! 🎙️

Good afternoon, Poughkeepsie!

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:  

• Porch Fest 🎙️ 

• Homeless Shelter Update

• Upcoming Events 🌅 

Let’s get to it.

- Jack Caseo, Anna Conway, & Trevor Redl

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THE DIGEST

Join the Poughkeepsie Southside Historic District Porch Fest, an annual celebration of live music, performance, and community spirit! Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talent performing on porches throughout the historic district. It's a family-friendly event that welcomes everyone. Explore the map to find your favorite performers and make the most of this vibrant community experience. Click here to learn more about the artists and plan your visit!

Following the Dutchess County Legislature's decision to establish a homeless shelter at 26 Oakley Street in Poughkeepsie, County Executive Sue Serino announced plans to designate the shelter for families only, pending state approval. Mayor Yvonne Flowers supports this approach.

Last week, we asked our readers how they believe homelessness should be addressed in Dutchess County. The results showed that 73% of readers favored scattering smaller shelters throughout the county based on where individuals are from.

We also received many insightful comments from community members, highlighting valid points on both sides of the debate. These perspectives indicate important issues that will need to be addressed, regardless of where the homeless shelter discussion ultimately leads. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts! Here are some of the comments:

“Having one safe location located conveniently to County Services, bus/train transportation, programs, educational and employment resources, is vital to ensure a healthy transition to bettering one's life situation.”

“Instead of calling them homeless shelters create affordable housing and provide access, including transportation to services that will allow people to eventually be able to work or generate income. ”

“It’s important to feel connected to where you live. Being in a shelter far from home weakens bonds. Very important for children to stay in the same school.”

“A partial explanation of why Poughkeepsie is in its current state is due to the concentration of the county's services. Do a survey of the old, 50s-type motels or properties throughout the county, restore them, and make them available for the homeless. Let's all share instead of Poughkeepsie always shouldering a problem.”

“I think houseless people will feel more comfortable and have a better chance of succeeding if they are closer to existing networks of support and a familiar landscape. ”

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📸 Library of Congress |📍 Columbia Crew along the Hudson in Poughkeepsie

The Hudson River Rowing Association and Mid Hudson Rowing Association will be co-sponsoring a 3-mile rowing race on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Named after the historic Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Regatta (1895 – 1949), the new Poughkeepsie Regatta will be held on the historic course used for the national collegiate championship races. Learn more.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Explore our Community Calendar events by clicking “Community Calendar” in the header navigation bar on our website.

CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

• City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - August 27th

• Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - September 4th

WEATHER

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEOPLE USA

LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY LOWDOWN 🎤 

*Know of a live music event we missed? Let us know!

Friday

Millbrook Winery | Sierra Ashley | 5-8 PM

Pizza E Birra | The Blend | 6 PM

Jason Patricks | Vito Petrocitto

Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | The Harvest Duo | 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Beacon Songsmiths | 6:30 PM

Juan Murphys | Azulado Trio

Noochs | Karl Allweier | 7 PM

Daryls House | Greg Howe ft. Stu Hamm | 8 PM

Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Murder on the Orient Express | 8 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | KJ Denhert Band & Special guest: Debbie Lan | 8:30 PM

Saturday

Daryls House | Brunch: Rennie & Friends | 12 PM

Daryls House | Cheryl & Kurt | 3 PM

Millbrook Winery | The 3 B’s Plus 2 | 5:30 PM

Shatzis Pub | Ethan Levy | 6 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Jerry Lee | 6 PM

Juan Murphys | Live Music

DC Sports | G Force | 7 PM

JB’s Bar & Grill | Jukebox Junkies | 7 PM

Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Murder on the Orient Express | 8 PM

Laugh it Up Comedy Club | Nick Simmons, Anapaula Guajardo, Chris Vac, David Stickle | 8 PM

Noochs | DJ | 8 PM

Daryls House | Willie Nile | 8 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Paper Sun: The Music Of Traffic | 8:30 PM

Sunday

Towne Crier Cafe | The Lake Trio | 11:30 AM

Daryls House | Brunch: The Four Horsemen | 12 PM

Daryls House | Gordo & Darby | 3 PM

Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Murder on the Orient Express | 3 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Milton and His Trio | 7:00 PM

Daryls House | David Knowles | 7 PM