BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.2//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156841@kingstonhappenings.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T202955Z URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/casting-for-calm/ SUMMARY:Casting for Calm DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nThe Brain and Body Coalition Hosts “Ca sting for Calm” to Honor Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month\n\nFree C ommunity Event Connects Nature\, Mental Wellness\, and Outdoor Recreation\ nPOUGHKEEPSIE\, NY — The Brain and Body Coalition (TBBC)\, in partnershi p with Scenic Hudson\, is proud to present Casting for Calm\, a free “N ew to Nature” community event designed to promote mental wellness\, redu ce stigma\, and celebrate Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.\nThe even t will take place on Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\, at Black Creek Park and in vites individuals and families of all ages to experience the healing benef its of nature while connecting with community resources and outdoor recrea tion opportunities.\nParticipants will enjoy:\n\n\n A guided nature strol l along the creek\n Opportunities to learn about local mental health and wellness resources\n Fishing equipment repair and exchange for those look ing to get back outdoors\n Hands-on activities and interactive giveaways\ n Community connection and conversation\n Complimentary tacos and Icees while supplies last\n\nResearch continues to demonstrate the positive impa ct that time spent outdoors can have on stress reduction\, emotional well- being\, and overall mental health. Casting for Calm was created to encoura ge healthy coping strategies\, foster community connection\, and create a welcoming space where conversations about mental health can happen natural ly.\n“Nature has a unique ability to bring people together\, reduce stre ss\, and create opportunities for healing\,” said Heather Ann Pitcher\, Founder of The Brain and Body Coalition. “Casting for Calm is about more than fishing—it’s about creating space for connection\, resilience\, and hope while honoring the importance of men’s mental health.”\nThis event is made possible through the support of Scenic Hudson\, Stewart’s Shops\, Price Chopper\, Charlie Frank\, and Casa del Flavor\, which is gen erously providing tacos for attendees.\nSpace is limited\, and advance reg istration is encouraged.\nFor more information or to register\, contact Th e Brain and Body Coalition at [reply@brainandbodycoalition.org] or visit\n \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/casting-for-calm-a-new-to-nature-initiati ve-honoring-mens-mental-health-tickets-856490063837?utm-campaign=social&am p\;utm-content=attendeeshare&\;utm-medium=discovery&\;utm-term=listi ng&\;utm-source=wsa&\;aff=ebdsshwebmobile\n\n \;\nAbout The Brai n and Body Coalition\nThe Brain and Body Coalition is a community-based or ganization dedicated to reducing stigma surrounding mental health through education\, advocacy\, evidence-based programming\, and community engageme nt. Through innovative initiatives and partnerships\, TBBC works to create inclusive spaces where individuals can build resilience\, access resource s\, and prioritize their well-being. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingstonhappenings.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/06/Casting-to-Calm-2.jpeg CATEGORIES:Community LOCATION:Black Creek Preserve\, 1 Winding Brook Rd \, Esopus\, NY\, United States GEO:41.822384;-73.961354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Winding Brook Rd \, Esopu s\, NY\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Black Creek Preserve:geo :41.822384,-73.961354 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR