Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

On Saturday, the Rip Van Winkle Bridge will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a motorcade and the Skywalk Arts Festival.

Organizers say free shuttle service from Catskill Middle School (345 West Main Street) and the Green County Office Building (411 Main Street) will help ease delays caused by the motorcade.

Stony Kill Farm in Wappingers Falls is a working farm where visitors can pet animals+ walk five trails over 756 acres.

Executive Director Stacy Lynch Adnams said the farm is open every day from sunup to sundown and offers gardens, pastures and an old farmhouse.

The 200-year-old Boscobel House in Garrison reopened after a 17-month break to fix collapsing ceilings — but it still needs $500K for more ceiling repairs and $500K for wall and relic restoration — as staff urge local visitors to help with fundraising.

Eli Kochman—a Poughkeepsie-born sous chef at Chleo in Kingston—competed on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef after being selected from 75,000 applicants, and a watch party held at his restaurant on Wednesday drew dozens of local supporters as he said the experience fuelled his drive to excel in the culinary field.

Supporters of coach Bruce Guyette asked the school board to let him keep his job after a Title IX complaint led to a DASA investigation following a May 7 game — they said his 647 wins and good record prove he is a strong coach.

Guyette is appealing the findings while his June induction into the State High School Softball Hall of Fame is pending.

New York and other Northeast states issued updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations on Sept.

15 that urge everyone aged six months and older to get a shot this fall. Gov. Hochul stated the guidance was adopted due to uncertainty over federal rules—helping residents know who should be vaccinated.

The Department of Health launched the SCN program to help Medicaid families in the Hudson Valley get food, housing, and transportation.

Families can apply by visiting the coalition's website or a local health care provider—ensuring quick access to needed services.

The Hudson Valley Renegades earned two spots on the South Atlantic League all-star team — Kyle Carr was named top pitcher after posting a 1.96 ERA in 22 starts and was promoted in September while Hueston Morrill earned selection as a top reliever following a 0.42 ERA in 33 outings.

Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant and Bar

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Create art with friends while sipping on delicious wine and enjoying appetizers.

Dutchess County Classic

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Dutchess Community College — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the beauty of the Hudson Valley with races for all ages at the 47th Annual Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club event.

An Evening With David Sedaris

8-9:30 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of wit and humor from America’s beloved humor writer and storyteller.

Hudson Valley Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s

7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Check website for ticket cost — Find your spark in a relaxed and friendly speed dating atmosphere.

MET Live in HD: La Sonnambula

1-4 p.m. — Bardavon — Cost info not provided — Experience the enchanting music of 'La Sonnambula' broadcasted live from the Metropolitan Opera.