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Poughkeepsie
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nextdoor has launched its interactive Treat Map on its free community app to help residents plan for trick-or-treating on October 31 — the map shows which homes will hand out treats and offers tips on safety and navigating driveways. As more neighbors join, the tool will make finding candy spots easier for local families. Hudson Valley Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Experts recommend carving pumpkins no more than three days before Halloween to stop them from rotting in this unusually warm October, and advise placing them in a cool spot (around 55°F) to keep them fresh. Local pumpkin patches offer extra fall fun as residents get ready for the holiday. Hudson Valley Post
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Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy Live — Cult of the Rock Star Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket required — Experience a double feature with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl at a legendary theater.
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Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying wine and appetizers in a guided painting session.
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Hudson Valley Speed Dating Event for Ages 20s/30s
7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet potential matches at this lively speed dating event.
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Annual Meeting with Dr. Meg Ronsheim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns — Registration required — Explore biodiversity changes in the Mid-Hudson region with expert insights from Dr. Meg Ronsheim.
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