Believe It Or Not... First Friday Is Here... Again! | Retail Therapy Guide 10/7/2022

Feeling like we JUST wrote the First Friday newsletter for September... and here we are again! Time is flying! Although we want time to slow down a bit (not ready for the holiday shopping just yet although we should start....), we are also excited for all of the events coming up! You'll see a bunch listed below and here every Friday. So many good ones! If you haven't noticed, we like to send the First Friday newsletter early on Friday's as a reminder to get to the shops and snag the deals! Here are just a few that we know of - Flora Good Times plant swap and tarot readings with Black Satin Venus from 4-7pm at Flora Good times. Get a FREE reading with any purchase over $100! Cozy Time Giveaway with Berte & Kaight Shop > This giveaway is worth over $250 in prizes! To enter, spend $25+ at Kaight and/or Berte! King + Curated is accepting walk-ins all day for permanent jewelry!  DayDream Collaborative workshop with Masha: relaxing the face and jaw - self guided acupressure and jade roller techniques. Stella's Fine Market is 10% off all day in store! > There will be more! Walk around Main St. and pop into places to find out! It's a beautiful day for it! Oh, and, PS - The Dutchess Inn and Spa at Beacon is expanding! They are looking for Front Desk Associates, Housekeepers, Licensed Massage Therapists and Estheticians. Industrial Arts Brewing is also looking for people - Bookkeepers/Accountants! See the Job Listings below for all the details and to apply!                           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. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Comedy Variety Show Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 8pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY $20 in advance / $20 at the door Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!!   Hudson Valley Farm & Flea Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, NY Makers, vintage, farmers, food! Information > Market Day Crafts Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 11am - 4pm Location: 504 Route 9, Fishkill NY 12524 25 Arts and Craft Vendors - Made-to-Order Apple Fritters - Lunch - Museum Tours at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum in Fishkill. Rain Date is Sunday 10/9. Join us for a day to celebrate our local craftspeople as they offer their masterfully hand crafted wares on the grounds of the Historic Van Wyck Homestead Museum. Crafters will arouse your senses with colorful pottery, soft knit items, stunning stained glass gifts and aromatic skin care products. The Fishkill Historical Society will provide a concession of culinary delights for lunch and dessert or dessert for lunch! Also take a tour of the c.1732 Van Wyck Homestead Museum. Information > The Howland Public Library Present Words Unbound, A Group Show Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Library, local artists were invited to submit art inspired by libraries, literature, the printed word, or physical books. Special guest juror Theresa Gooby assisted the library in selecting work for the exhibit. The show features an eclectic mix of drawing, painting, collage, photography and sculpture from over 20 artists from Dutchess, Putnam and Orange counties.   Wee Play Presents Halloween Costume Swap Days & Times: Friday, October 7, 2022 (3:30pm-6:30pm) Saturday, October 8, 2022 (2pm-5pm) Location: Beacon Rec Center, 23 West Center Street or all week drop off bin only at Hunca Munca at 145 Main St. Children’s costumes only please! Information >   Field + Supply - Modern Makers Market Day: Friday, October 7, 2022 - Sunday, October 9, 2022 Time: 10am-6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards, Kingston, NY Over 200 vendors, a full weekend of live music, great local eats, and activities for the whole family. Information > Harvest Hunt At Locust Grove Days: Saturdays & Sundays in October & Monday, October 10, 2022 Time: 10:30am-4:30am Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY Calling all kids and families! Come find over 2 dozen fabulously decorated pumpkins hidden in the nooks and crannies of our gardens on this very unique story walk - scavenger hunt! Tickets are $10/person. Children under 4 are free! Information > Red Cross Blood Drive Day: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Time: 10:00am - 3:00PM Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg, 413 Main St, Beacon Please use Teller Ave door. Handicap accessible! Walk-ins are welcome Pre-register here > Phoenicia Flea Days: October 1, October 8-9 (rain or shine) Time: 11am-5pm Locations > Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents Open Mic Stand Up Show Day: Friday, October 14, 2022 Time: 8pm Location: 22 Kent Street, Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. Thank you!! Blow Your Own Ornament Day: Sign up starts October 1 for November-January classes Location: Hudson Beach Glass, Beacon, NY Schedule soon, as the calendar fills up quickly. Sign-up is online only. Come make an ornament. You will have color and texture options to choose from. Anyone from age 6 years and up can do this. Each ornament is $45. If choosing to make several ornaments, the appointments will be consecutive with 15 minutes for each. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY We're loving that Eat Church is serving up dinner 6 days a week at Dogwood in Beacon. If you walk by, you can see the menu & specials showcased in the glass case! Beware... it's mouth-watering. Stop by this weekend or Tuesdays - Sundays from 5pm-10 pm. You can also Find Eat Church - Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday - Straight from the grocery case at Marbled Meat Shop - ready to go! - Dogwood Beacon on Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm Order Online > Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Even when change is inevitable, the beet cured salmon from BBC has been a staple on their menu *hint hint, it's SO good! Try the Ultimate Bagel filled with delicious house beet cured salmon, whipped cream cheese, red onions, fresh dill and capers. A lunch you need to complete your weekend! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Visit Ciao Chow at the HV Food Hall! Fresh handmade pasta and CHOW (fried rice with choise of fried or scrambled egg). Salads & desserts also available! Inside the HV Food Hall! 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 in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! 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. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Just incase you missed it last weekend... the seasonal apple cinnamon margarita from Baja is back & it is a must try (if you're into that sorta thing)! Who say's you can't enjoy a margarita in the fall?! Not Baja! Stop in for this goodness & enjoy delish tacos and other entrees. Don't forget to ask about the specials! Other cocktails & mocktails too! Oh & obviously appetizers, desserts, and much more! Takeout available. PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Utensils are always optional at Ziatun... okay, but seriously, look at this table... filled with so much goodness. Fresh authentic Middle Eastern cuisine! Ziatun is open all weekend with more great wraps, mezzes, and entrees for you! Whatever you do or decide... try out the Futur Medley - it has everything you could want and more! Hummus, baba ganoush, foule, za'atar, olive oil, falafel & pickled turnips served with warm pita bread. Our favorite. Along with the zaatar fries.  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Shopping! So fun, yet so strategic. With so many options to shop on Main Street, we compiled a Shopping Guide that includes every single shop in Beacon for your shopping and bookmarking pleasure! If you run a shop or boutique in Beacon and want to sponsor the shopping guide, be included in this Friday Feature newsletter, and get a nifty photo gallery in the guide, click here for more details >   WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Witch Hazel is a modern-day apothecary that taps into the calming beauty of nature. Back in 2019, Jill Hilbrenner started designing floral arrangements after spending the better part of the year tackling health issues. After getting the energy to get out of bed and “do things,” she went on a search to “do something pretty, just for the hell of it.” What started as a hobby in her apartment turned into an obsession that sparked the idea for this shop: the idea that the Earth creates the most beautiful gifts you could ever want. Read more about Witch Hazel here > PS Fun facts: the products shown in the photo are great for travel, gifts, denying the end of summer, and looking dang cute! Ask Jill all about them in the shop! Or shop online > OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Shop Last Call Items > Order florals >  BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon It's October! Get your pumpkins! Lined up & stacked at Bretts - all different sizes. Maybe you keep them as is, carve them, bake the seeds, or make puree? We're 'basic' for pumpkins & we're loving all of this. We picked one up and used the fresh puree to make pumpkin bread... healthy pumpkin bread... ask us for the recipe if you dare. But first, stop in at Bretts & pick out your pumpkin! All different sizes! PS: Brett’s is hiring a morning person. Go into the store to apply. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You can make an appt at Luxe with an optometrist to find the best eyewear for you! At Luxe Optique, your vision and the overall health of your eyes is their main priority. Their highly trained doctors of optometry spend ample time with you to ensure you receive the highest quality exam. Reach out today! If you're looking for fashionable wear, you can also shop online >  Luxe has all the fits & frames! PS: Appointments required for exams. PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY FALL in love with dance! 8 Week Course Schedule is happening now! Reach out to Yanarella Dance for more information and to sign up! You or the kids. Options for all! You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted & updated > Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Sunday, October 16, 2022 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!   IMPROV 101- FALL 2022 Class meets: TUESDAYS from 7-10pm 6 sessions: October 11- November 15 Class Showcase: Friday evening, November 18th, (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* 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. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon As the seasons change, so do the weather and road conditions. This fall, keep an eye out for back-to-school traffic, wet leaves, fewer hours of daylight, and rainy or foggy situations. Contact Antalek & Moore today to get peace of mind behind the wheel with the right auto insurance policy. Follow Antalek & Moore on Instagram for tips & reach out for policies!  Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore 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 is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. New season = new website! Need a new website? Seriously, it's a must! Your website needs updating throughout the year! SEO/Google says so too. Katie James, Inc. has your back! A new website is a vital part of growing your business. Things evolve in your business - new products/items/foods, changes in the place, special offerings, etc. As you grow, your website needs to grow. This is how people find you & WANT to check you out! An old outdated website might push them away (we've witnessed this happen!) Find out about our website design services here > Let us bring your business to life (online).  RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > HIRING: PART-TIME SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR / OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT BEACON DIGITAL Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  FLORAL Witch Hazel > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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