Appreciating Veterans Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 11/10/2023

Happy Veteran's Day on Saturday. The renovations on the Veterans Memorial Building are complete, after they started in February 2023. The different veterans groups involved are energized and pleased by the results, which have gained ADA compliance for wheel-chairs, a kitchen upgrade, landscaping, and other improvements, as first reported in the Beacon Free Press this week. Says Herold Delamater, the Commander of VFW Post 666 in Beacon, about Veterans Day: "It is a reflection across all branches. It is a time to support one another. We're all one. We have to look out for one another. If someone is out there who needs something, we're here. We don't turn anybody away." Said Deneen Kirsten, the Chief of Staff for the Guardian Revival who is newly based in the building: "Veterans Day is an opportunity for awareness and to educate people about what they have done to serve this country." Read More About The Renovations >                                      THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info >   Howland Chamber Music Circle Presents Arnaud Sussman, violin and Micheal Stephen Brown, piano Day: Sunday, November 12, 2023 Time: 4:00-5:30 pm (reception following) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY Admission $35 (some "Pay What You Wish" admissions - one week advance) Information > SAVE THE DATE! Beacon Performing Arts Center Presents Finding Nemo Kids Days: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Sunday, November 19, 2023 Times: November 16 at 7:30, November 17 at 7:00 November 18 at 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm November 19 at 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm Location: Beacon High School Theatre. 101 Matteawan Rd, Beacon, NY Featuring hand-crafted puppets by Beacon local Adam Izen, Beacon Performing Arts Center brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in this story full of family, friendship, and adventure! This magical production will have audiences of all ages captivated by their favorite characters: Nemo, Dory, Marlin, Bruce, Crush the Turtle, and more! The performance runs approximately 45 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are available on the day of the production at the door or in advance at www.beaconperformingartscenter.com/box-office . Adults $10, Students under 18 $5, Seniors $7, Children under 2 are free. Information > Screening: Lakota Nation vs United States Presented by Beacon City Councilmember Paloma Wake and  The Yard 4 Hannah Lane at Storyscreen Day: Sunday, November 12, 2023 Time: 5pm pm Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon NY On Sunday, November 12th, at 5pm, @story_screen_presents and @theyardbeacon, in collaboration with Beacon At-Large City Councilmember Paloma Wake @paloma4beacon, will screen Lakota Nation vs. the United States, with respect for Native American Heritage Month. The film centers the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples’ fight to protect the Black Hills, their sacred land. A provocative, visually stunning testament to a land and its people who have survived removal, exploitation and genocide – and whose best days are yet to come. This long view of the land which includes so-called Mount Rushmore is the subject of the documentary and puts into critical context the stakes of Indigenous sovereignty. Screening is by suggested donation, with all proceeds sent to the First Peoples Fund, which provides direct funding, resources, and professional development to Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native artists, culture bearers, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Fried Noodles at Ciao Chow! You can choose shrimp, chicken, pork or veggies. Made with smoked paprika noodles and tossed with broccoli, peppers and edamame. Head on into the HV Food Hall to fill the belly & soul! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Treat yourself to Baja's  mouthwatering Boneless Short Ribs! Because, why wouldn't you? Enjoy this but also be sure to check out Baja's specials! They're always keeping up with everything seasonal -  including cocktails, pumpkin beers/ciders, etc. with must-have fall dishes  Don't forget... TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas! Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. If you haven't watched this video of the lobster mac & cheese from Carters... you must.. but we'll warn you... be prepared to drool and to grab your bag & head over! Because YUM! The secret? It's the 3 Cheese combo (obviously): White cheddar, Yellow cheddar, Parmesan. See here > PS: Carters is open everyday! Kitchen open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! PPS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! PPPS!!! Katie James Inc. creates and curates Carter's Instagram, and can for your business too. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY SOUP SEASON IS IN FULL SWING! Make sure you stop into Beacon Bread Company for Maine Clam Chowder to stay OR to go! 🥣 Join the BBC team all fall + winter long to stay updated on their soup specials. Who doesn't love SOUP SEASON?! PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Kaek el Quds” .. derived from the ka'ak bread ring which is found throughout the Middle East. Typically, this is a yeasted, crusty bread which is shaped into an oblong ring and covered in sesame seeds. The dough has a lighter texture and is crunchy on the outside. Ziatun knows how to make this a goooood sandwich! YUM! Looks like eggs, sprouts, and more goodness that we'll discover as soon as we're finished typing this - when we head over! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Before you know it, Winter will be here! ☃️ And nothing beats a pair of polarized sunglasses while out in the snow! Luxe continues to bring in new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! So, dodge the old pair, and stop in for a new pair! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon The Station is committed to offering safe & clean cannabis to NYS. Stop into The Station this weekend and check it out. Open all weekend long. Friday 4-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm. PS! The Station is local and a huge part of the Beacon Community! Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY For over 60 years, Yanarella Dance has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened our doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Reach out for more information & sign up! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  MEGAN & KENNETH PHOTOGRAPHERS Weddings & Families It's that time of year to book those family sessions! Not only because it's such a beautiful time of the year here in the Hudson Valley... but because you'll want them for your holiday cards! Leave it to Megan & Kenneth to capture the most beautiful memories of you and your family that you'll love and cherish forever... memories that you can share around the holiday season to bring joy to your loved ones. Reach out and book! Find more information here > Megan & Kenneth are Sponsors. Thank you! BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. is producing the Spirit of Beacon Day website. This destination website was designed to both update people as the year went on, from Sponsorship opportunities, to easy ways to Register for Parade and Vendor tables, to the final product of Parade and Table Maps, and Bathrooms. Katie James Inc. is also producing the social media on Instagram and Facebook for Spirit of Beacon Day. Need these services for your business? Katie James, Inc. works with small and large businesses. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CATERING > EVENT CATERING Oui Oui Cuisine  Dulce Cielo Mx DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Natalia Huang Piano Studio Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth THERAPY Jessica Mills, LCSW List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Meetings List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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