Spark of Hudson

Spark of Hudson ✨Empowering Hudson, NY 💡Fostering creativity & Innovation ✨Sparking Positive Change

It’s the end of August, and we’re trying to soak up these magical rooftop moments.
08/28/2026

It’s the end of August, and we’re trying to soak up these magical rooftop moments.

Emotional Precision Workshop ✨Wednesday, September 9 | 6:00–7:30 PMWhat if your emotions weren't problems to fix, but si...
08/26/2026

Emotional Precision Workshop ✨
Wednesday, September 9 | 6:00–7:30 PM

What if your emotions weren't problems to fix, but signals to understand?

Join this masterclass to stop being controlled by your emotions and start using them as a source of clarity, resilience, and growth. You'll walk away with practical tools to transform reactivity into precision — meeting life's challenges with intention instead of impulse.

We'll focus on:
- Understanding the message behind your emotions
- Building emotional resilience and regulation
- Responding instead of reacting

Led by Majed Al Hassanieh, certified life coach and meditation practitioner with 10+ years of experience deepening his practice through the study of Buddhism.

Come learn to meet yourself — and your feelings — with intention.

Link to sign up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thesparkofhudson/event/emotionalprecisionworkshop/

Free and open to all :)

Spark Apprenticeship Program Application Deadline EXTENDED! Apply by: Thursday, Oct. 1st Mandatory Training: Oct. 12-13,...
08/24/2026

Spark Apprenticeship Program Application Deadline EXTENDED!

Apply by: Thursday, Oct. 1st
Mandatory Training: Oct. 12-13, 2026

If you’re a high school student ready to build real skills, earn $16/hour, and discover what it’s like to work in a vibrant, community-focused space — we want to hear from you.

Whether you’re drawn to hospitality, customer service, or media, you’ll learn by doing — side by side with people who are excited to support your growth.

Program Duration: October 2026 - March, 2027

Ages 16-18

Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchO-0Zbp3FEOBUs6fjKI2cktKznlFVOemcqtqfUuPiovhgdA/viewform

Photo of former Spark apprentice Ayesha Chowdhury

Got a track you've been sitting on? Bring it to the aux.Song Share Listening Party with XondraTuesday, August 25 | 6:00–...
08/21/2026

Got a track you've been sitting on? Bring it to the aux.

Song Share Listening Party with Xondra
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:00–7:30 PM
The Spark Skydeck rooftop

Calling all local musicians! Whether it's a polished master or a voice memo you recorded at 2am, this is your night to press play and let the room hear it. We'll kick things off with drinks + snacks on the rooftop, then take turns sharing our music.

Between tracks: swap feedback, meet collaborators, and connect with your local music scene. Seasoned producer or first-time songwriter — everyone gets a turn on the aux.

Come to share. Come to listen. Either way, come meet your people.

Link to sign up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thesparkofhudson/event/songsharelisteningpartywithxondra/

08/20/2026

More than 150 members of the community enjoyed games, food, music and giveaways at the kick-off party for Greylock Federal Credit Union’s second annual Wealth Builders Youth SummerFest on Monday,…

Announcing Intro to Meditation — a free, ongoing class with Joel Kreisberg. New to meditation or building a steadier pra...
08/20/2026

Announcing Intro to Meditation — a free, ongoing class with Joel Kreisberg.

New to meditation or building a steadier practice? This welcoming class covers everything you need to begin. No experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to show up.

Learn the fundamentals in a supportive group: comfortable posture, breathing techniques, focusing your attention, and the science behind how meditation works. Each session includes a guided meditation and open discussion.

The Spark of Hudson (502 Union Street)
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM ET
Sign up once, attend every session

Joel Kreisberg has taught the healing arts and meditation for over 30 years and serves as Spiritual Director of the Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society.

Come as you are. 🌱

Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoCloAzaQSyBunGoKD6Op-tuwUhI1THHsOMivWdvRuqfjdsQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114565374909831219473

Talking about death won't kill you. Avoiding it might keep you from really living.Death Salon returns monthly this fall ...
08/19/2026

Talking about death won't kill you. Avoiding it might keep you from really living.

Death Salon returns monthly this fall — an open conversation about the end, in service of the life before it. Tea included. Free. All welcome.

With Analisa Allen, end-of-life doula, and Dr. Wendy Buffett, physician — both hospice volunteers.

Aug 27 · Sept 17 · Oct 15 · Nov 19 · Dec 17 | 4:00–5:30 PM

Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEl4xv1CirS8PoRJRspryd2xvYPVZQh4eUguUPn_FsJXZa3Q/viewform

Curiosity is the only prerequisite! Fall at The Spark: 25+ free and low-cost programs, September through December.(More ...
08/18/2026

Curiosity is the only prerequisite!

Fall at The Spark: 25+ free and low-cost programs, September through December.
(More programs to be announced soon!)

Season Highlights:

→ Clowning Club — embrace the absurd, celebrate failure, find the humor in vulnerability. With Jack and Zoe, who met at École Philippe Gaulier. (Sept 26)

→ The Late Set — the official afterparty of the Hudson Jazz Festival's opening night. Live music on the 2nd floor, a DJ on the Skydeck. (Oct 2)

→ Pupusa Making Workshop — Casa Latina Hudson and the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, in honor of Día de los Mu***os. (Oct 30)

→ Fertility & Menopause — two frank sessions with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, founding physician of Kindbody. (Oct 16 & 17)

Plus Lightning Talks, pickling, an intro to UX, a Julius Eastman listening session, and four brand-new ongoing series — meditation, a couples workshop, a postpartum circle, and Death Salon.

Swipe through, then find yours: sparkofhudson.org/events

An enormous thank you to the Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene (MHACG) for leading an Opioid & Narcan Trainin...
08/13/2026

An enormous thank you to the Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene (MHACG) for leading an Opioid & Narcan Training with our staff at The Spark.

Two things to know:

Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips are available at The Spark , no questions asked.

The Invitation to Change (ITC) Support Group meets every Thursday, 6–7:30pm at The Spark of Hudson. It's a free group for anyone supporting a loved one through substance use or other compulsive behaviors. You'll get practical, compassionate tools to help — and you won't be doing it alone.

Link in bio to learn more.

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