What's on for Memorial Day Weekend?

Good afternoon, Poughkeepsie. Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey, it will no doubt help us tailor the newsletter to better meet your needs and interests.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. Stay tuned for a special announcement next week!

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

• 🏫 School Election Results

• Officialize the Jehova Jireh Food Pantry 🥜 🍎🥕 

• Memorial Day Weekend

Let’s get to it.

- Jack Caseo, Anna Conway, & Trevor Redl

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THE DIGEST

School Election Results

The Arlington Central School District budget passed with 72% approval. The Bus and Equipment Proposition and the Capital Improvement Proposition both passed with 71% approval. Four Board of Education seats were up for election with five candidates running. Board President Mary Ann Meaden was re-elected, while Donna Logan, Sofia Bonnet-Hollis, and Jennifer Boye were elected to the remaining seats. Edward McCormick lost re-election. Full results are available Full results here.

The Poughkeepsie City School District budget passed with 72% approval. Two Board of Education seats were up for re-election with three candidates running. Kelleyann Royce-Giron and incumbent Fatimah Carmen Martinez Santiago won their seats. Full results here.

Memorial Day Weekend

Don’t forget that this weekend is more than just a barbecue. ☀️ Take some time this weekend to honor the sacrifices of the armed forces. Here are four ideas in Poughkeepsie:

• Sunday, May 26th at 3 PM. There will be a ceremony at the Solider and Sailor Foundation on South Avenue, hosted by the City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post #37.

• Sunday, May 26th at 7:30 PM. The American Legion Post 739 organizes and presents monthly flag-changing ceremonies on the Walkway bridge to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country.

• Monday, May 27th at 10 AM. Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Rebecca Edwards will host a ceremony to lay wreaths and flowers at the refurbished memorial at 626 Dutchess Turnpike. They will walk or drive afterward to the Dutchess County Memorial Day service, at the corner of Raymond and Main.

• Monday, May 27th at 11 AM. Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and the Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services are hosting a ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial at the corner of Raymond Avenue and Main Street.

Help Elizabeth Officialize the Jehova Jireh Food Pantry

Meet Elizabeth, an exceptional community member dedicated to feeding over 100 families in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Originally from Puerto Rico, Elizabeth grew up here and recalls the strong sense of community during hurricane season in Puerto Rico, where neighbors came together to rebuild and support each other. This resilience and teamwork left a lasting impression on her.

Reflecting on her experiences in the United States, she remembers a charitable America with close-knit communities. "I believe that one person can make a difference," she says.

For a little over six months, Elizabeth has felt compelled to support her community by starting a small, impromptu food pantry. It has steadily grown and now serves many families in need.

Elizabeth needs your help to make this initiative official and find a permanent solution for the food pantry that so many in our community rely on. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Holiday Weekend 🇺🇸 

Barn Star Spring Antiques Show at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Saturday and Sunday. Features more than 125 exhibitors' displays spread across three spacious and well-ventilated buildings at the Fairgrounds. The show spans not only centuries but cultures as well, with antique items of all sorts. Food trucks will be serving up plenty of tasty treats. Tickets.

Full Flower Moon Performance at Plan Bee Farm Brewery. Saturday. Head to the farm & enjoy original tunes written and performed by head brewer & Plan Bee Farm Brewery owner Evan Watson during the Full Flower Moon! He will be performing on their beautiful outdoor farm stand stage to the rising moon. Tickets and more info.

Stormville Airport Flea Market. Saturday and Sunday. With hundreds of vendors lined up, the Stormville Airport Flea Market is a treasure hunter's dream come true. You can find anything and everything, including antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, old treasures, and new merchandise. Free event. More info.

Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Maker's Market. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring their stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of their vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. Free event. More info.

Vanderbilt Garden Association Public Formal Gardens Tour. The Vanderbilt Garden Association’s Interpreters will be in the formal gardens on Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting) to talk to visitors about the gardens and their history. Free tour. More info.

CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

• City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - June 4th.

• Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - June 5th.

WEATHER

Thursday

80 🌡️ 65 | 🌧️ 

Friday

83 🌡️ 58 | ☀️ 

Saturday

81 🌡️ 53 | ⛅️ 

Sunday

83 🌡️ 58 | ⛅️ 

Monday

67 🌡️ 58 | ⛈️ 

LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY LOWDOWN 🎤 

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

Friday

Jason Patrick’s | Vito Petrocitto

Pizza E Birra | Lucky House | 6-9 PM

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

Noochs | Cher & Myles 7-10 PM

Two Way Brewing | Andhi & The O’Neills | 8-10 PM

Performing Arts at Rhinebeck | “Little Shop of Horrors” | 8-10 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Jonah Smith Band | 8:30 PM

Daryls House | Disciples of the Garden | 8 PM

Saturday

Daryls House | Brunch: Brother Other | 12 PM

Two Way Brewing Company | Nerd on Guitar | 2-4 PM

Daryls House | Belle Skinner | 12 PM

Laugh it up Comedy Club | Brian Scolaro | 8 PM

Daryls House | A Tribute to Bob Dylan & The Band | 8 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Faded Rose | 8:30 PM

Performing Arts at Rhinebeck | “Little Shop of Horrors” | 8-10 PM

1915 Wine Cellar | Dylan Doyle | 8-10 PM

Sunday

Daryls House | Brunch: Rachel Sage & The Sequins | 12 PM

Daryls House | Pety Hop | 3 PM

Two Way Brewing Company | Marc Ferris | 3-5 PM

Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | Mike Hite | 4:30 PM

Daryls House | Louisiana Calling with the Sonny Landreth Band & The Iguanas | 7 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | The Bob Cats | 7:00 PM