An intimate evening with special guest Joan Osborne and internationally-known singer-songwriters from our community: David Baerwald * Clare & Olivier Manchon * Gail Ann Dorsey * Larry Grenadier * Rebecca Martin * Matt Munisteri * Madeleine Peyroux. Tickets are going fast.

Explore why it's essential to understand and clarify what constitutes the practice of law. Using real-world case studies and discussion, Yael Ben Tov, JD, director of training & technical assistance, NY Immigration Coalition, will help participants learn to navigate legal boundaries confidently. Free for staff and volunteers of NY-based not-for-profit groups. Registration closes Tues., Oct. 14, 5 p.m.

Our democracy thrives when we, the people, step up to protect it. Indivisible Ulster believes in our power to uphold our constitutional values and to challenge a status quo that no longer serves the common good. Together, we can build a fairer, more inclusive society—one action at a time. UIDN will join Indivisible Ulster and others.

Immigrants and asylum seekers are frequent victims of wage theft. Join the Worker Justice Center of New York to learn about the issue, how to prevent it, and strategies for addressing wage theft when it occurs.

Annual Karmic Karaoke Halloween costume party.
Donation-based proceeds and 10 percent of bar sales will go to UIDN.

Family separation and “kids in cages” drove Sarah Towle to the southern border. Join Amnesty Mid-Hudson and UIDN as Sarah shares her insights and experience on the southern border including personal stories, historical perspective, and more.

Training can help UIDN volunteers respond to those in distress. Learn to provide calm, nonjudgmental support, listen with compassion, ensure safety, and connect individuals to legal, medical, or emotional resources -- without offering therapy or making promises.

Mural by Zarai Zaragoza, @zzword_art In recent months, Ulster County, like the rest of the country, has seen a distressing increase in ICE arrests. For affected families such arrests result in detention and separations triggering an immediate cascade of crises: lost wages, threat of homelessness, and the daunting challenge of navigating a complex legal system. […]

This training will detail recognition and accreditation -- the Department of Justice (DOJ) certification -- that allows non-attorney staff and volunteers with non-profit groups to provide immigration legal services and represent clients before agencies of DHS. The training will be led by Hajra Ilyas, New York Immigration Coalition. Registration closes November 20, 1 pm. Free.

Poetry and music featuring the Spanish poet known as Gopala and David Gonzalez, a local poet, storyteller, playwright, and musician. The performance will be bilingual, in both Spanish and English. Tickets are by donation. For more information, email rainart.david@gmail.com.