Meet Me in Poughkeepsie, which will occur on October 10, is a unique endeavor that brings hundreds of Vassar students into the local area. Whether you want to try some fine local cuisine or explore some historic attractions, you can find an event that matches your interests. Below, find information on our 30 different events. Remember that you must register by Thursday, October 1 to participate.

Note that, despite the ending time of each event, participants might not return to Vassar for 30-60 minutes after that time. Keep this in mind when registering for more than one trip.

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Meet Me at Mahoney's
Join your fellow senior classmates for a first semester hurrah at Mahoney's Irish Pub! We'll give you a ride and provide the venue, along with some tasty munchies and special low prices on beer!
11:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Sponsored by the Class of 2010, TH’s, TA’s and the Council of Black Seniors

GOlf-Kart
Join 2011 at Overlook Golf and Recreation Center: We'll cover the Mini Golf, and Go-Karting. Overlook also has paintball and a driving range, so if you want to include those in your list of activities, feel free to bring money for that!
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sponsored by the Class of 2011

ASA @ the CIA
Join the ASA for a trip to the Apple Pie Bakery at the Culinary Institute of America. Bond over baked goods and beverages at one of the Hudson Valley's greatest culinary gems.
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Asian Students Alliance

Afro-Caribbean Dance with ASU and M*POWER
Come to M*POWER Center for Cultural Fitness for an empowering and energizing dance class that fuses African and Caribbean dance, mixing elements of Latin, African, and Caribbean dance. Leave feeling rejuvenated in mind, body and spirit!
4:15 PM- 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the African Students Alliance

Bowling with BSU
Spend the afternoon with BSU bowling at the Hoe Bowl! We'll sponsor two games, free shoe rental, pizza and soda.
3:00 PM- 5:30 PM
Sponsored by BSU

Dinner and Dancing at the Dubliner
Eat, drink, and dance at the Dubliner, an authentic Irish Pub in downtown Poughkeepsie. This won't be the "typical" all-campus party.
Sponsored by the VCC
8:00 PM- 10:30

Vassar's Poughkeepsie/ Poughkeepsie's Vassar
Meet on the library lawn and for a drive through Poughkeepsie for an afternoon of history, activism, and discussion of the relationship between Vassar and Poughkeepsie. Eat Jamaican food and picnic at College Hill Park, a park with one of the best views of Poughkeepsie.
3:00 PM- 6:00PM
Sponsored by Community Action and Field Work

Apple Picking with Cushing and Noyes!
Go apple picking with Cushing and Noyes at Wilklow Orchards (the makers of Vassar's apple cider). Pick apples, drink cider, and check out the farm. We will provide money for apples, but bring extra cash if you want to buy pumpkins, cider, and other yummy stuff.
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Cushing House and Noyes House

Soul Dog on the Hudson
Come join Vassar Greens and Democracy Matters for a twenty-minute bike ride to the Hudson River. Eat delicious Soul Dog hot dogs (vegan dogs also!) and talk to Vassar Professors and local community activists about the environmental history of the river and how it relates to politics today.
4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Vassar Greens and Democracy Matters

Hiking at Shaupeneak Ridge and Black Creek Preserve Trail
Enjoy an easy 2-4 mile hike at Shaupeneak Ridge and the Black Creek Preserve Trail. We will hike to one of the most beautiful overlooks of the Hudson River and Valley and then hike down to the river. This is the perfect opportunity for people at every ability level to get out, hike, and experience the wonderful
3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office of Health Education

Community Service and Culinary Delights
Join Hunger Action for an afternoon of meaningful service at Hillcrest House, a housing facility for adults transitioning out of homelessness. We will spend two hours preparing food and helping out at the Hillcrest, followed by dinner at Mill House Panda, an award-winning Chinese restaurant owned and operated by a graduate of the CIA.
3:15- 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Hunger Action Now

Cappuccino e dolci with the Italian Club
Join the Italian Club for an afternoon at the Aurora Pastry Shop, a landmark pasticceria of the local Italian community that has been running for nearly 70 years! There, we will enjoy traditional Italian caffe and hand-made cannoli. 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Italian Club

Apple Picking in the Scenic Hudson Valley
Jewett and Operation Donation will be leading an awesome expedition to Meadowbrook Farm to pick apples and shop at the farm house (which has many tasty treats) and picnic tables.
3:00 PM- 5:30 PM
Sponsored by Jewett House and Operation Donation

Ice Cream at Debra T's, If You Please?
Join Joss House Team for a delightful afternoon at Poughkeepsie's favorite ice cream shop. Debra T's sells a variety of frozen treats from novelty ice cream to sorbet as well as classic American foods like burgers and fries. Complete with kiddie-rides and little gift shop, it's all you could want in an ice cream parlor and more! Debra T's is certainly the sweetest way to spend your afternoon.
3:15 PM- 5:15
Sponsored by Josselyn House

Frankenstein's Fortress Haunted House
Get spooked with Lathrop! Get in the Halloween spirit with a trip Frankenstein's Fortress Haunted House. Have some scary fun at the haunted house, which uses local actors and displays an exhibit made of 95% recycled and reused materials.
7:15 PM- 9:30 PM
Sponsored by Lathrop House

Indoor Rock Climbing!
For all those aspiring adventure athletes, take a trip to The Inner Wall in New Paltz. Three hours of rock climbing is the perfect opportunity to supplement your academic pursuits and get your adrenaline pumping with Main.
3:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Sponsored by Main House

The Haunted Mansion
Spend a terrifying evening with the NSO at Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion, the oldest attraction of its kind in the Hudson Valley. Come listed to the Twisted Tale of a second-rate ventriloquist, hunt down demons and ghosts in an old castle keep, and get buried alive in the Baron's Boneyard!8:40 PM- 11:00 PM
Sponsored by No Such Organization

Storm King!
Take an adventure with Outing Club to Storm King and explore how photography can be defined, or undefined, by the infinite beauty of land and sky. All camera types are supported (digital, film, lomo) but the equipment must be provided by the participant; bring a packed lunch or snack as we'll be picnicking on the grounds after our photographic endeavor!
3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Vassar Outing Club

Fun Central!
Get out of the with Poder Latin@ and come play at Fun Central! The facility houses an 18-hole mini golf course, a VR coaster, Batting Cages, a large arcade, mining, and a snack bar. We'll cover the cost of 1 activity per person, 10 arcade tokens, pizza and soda.
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Poder Latin@

Pony Rides and Polo Lessons!
Didn't know Vassar had a polo team? Always wanted to ride a horse? Sign up to come watch the Vassar Polo team in action and get a chance to ride and learn the basics of the game.
3:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Vassar Polo Club

Brunch on the Bridge
Join Raymond House Fellows Natalie Friedman and Chris Miller for a picnic on the Poughkeepsie Highland and Railroad Bridge, the world's highest pedestrian bridge. Food provided by El Bracero. Frisbees or footballs welcome :)
3:00 PM- 5:15 PM
Sponsored by Raymond House Fellows and HFI’s

ECVC Trip to Mohonk
Enjoy a 5 mile hike with ECVC over many different kinds of terrain from rocks to carriageways in the Shwangunks offering stunning views of the Hudson Valley on one side of the cliffs and the Catskill Mountains on the other.
3:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Sponsored by ECVC

Dinner at Twisted Soul
Walk to Arlington with the Religion Department Intern for a delicious dinner at Twisted Soul, owned and operated by a graduate of the CIA.
5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the Religion Department

Dosa Fest
Experience a culinary delight with SASA. Have dinner at Spice Aroma at the Mercury Grand Hotel and celebrate Dosa Fest!
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the South Asian Students Alliance (SASA)

Adventure to the Everready Diner
Join Strong for a trip to the Everready Diner, featured on the Food Network as one of the best diners in America.
5:30 PM- 8:15 PM
Sponsored by Strong House

Picnic at the Vanderbilt Estates!
TONCA will be taking students to explore the Vanderbilt Mansion, a gorgeous architectural and historical national monument. It's one of the most beautiful sites in the Hudson Valley, and we will have a picnic on the grounds with fun games to follow: badminton, frisbee, and card games.
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sponsored by T.O.N.C.A.

Po-Town Food and Wine Sampling
Join VISA for a taste of Poughkeepsie. Food and wine sampling from five different restaurants along Main Street, including the River Station and the Artist's Palette.
6:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Sponsored by (VISA) Vassar International Students Union

Poughkeepsie, NY
Let us reconsider Meet Me in Poughkeepsie as a performance: We can’t know, fully, what we are getting ourselves into. Nor should we want to. We meet at Main Circle at 3:00 pm and are picked up by a taxi van. The driver introduces himself and collectively we decide what to do for the next two hours. Maybe we run errands, go to the park, or buy the driver lunch at his favorite restaurant. We get to know one another. We might not like each other. We might get to see another side of Poughkeepsie. There are things we disagree on, things we share. For two hours we allow ourselves to participate.
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sponsored by VPAC (Vassar Public Art Committee)

VT Goes to the Roller Rink!
Come roller skating with Vassar Technowledgy at Hyde Park Roller Magic. You won't want to miss this opportunity to laugh at your friends falling over.
7:30 PM- 10:30 PM
Sponsored by Vassar Teknowledgy (VT)

Movie Night at the Roosevelt
Is there anything better than a free movie ticket? I didn't think so! Let the Vassar Filmmakers tickle your movie fancy with a FREE movie in Hyde Park’s historic cinema, the Roosevelt Cinemas!
5:30 PM- 8:15
Sponsored by Vassar Filmmakers