Best Of Season Starts! :: Things To Do! 3-07-2025

It's Best Of! Season! Several of your favorite businesses, including A Little Beacon Blog, have been nominated for Best Of positions in their category. Thank you for nominating ALBB to get us to this round! Now we are in the final countdown. Please help us win 2025 by voting here. It's easy. No registration required. You can live anywhere. Tell your friends! We are dedicating this Things To Do edition of the newsletter to highlighting our sponsors who are also in the running. Vote for them too! Appreciate you so much. xoxo, Katie and ALBB Everyone please welcome The Blushery as a new member of ALBB’s Business Membership community! Owner Stephanie Jones started The Blushery 10 years ago. The Blushery is one of several beauty service destinations on Beacon’s East End of town, located right across from The Dummy Light. Yes, you too could be sitting in the Brow Bar chair to watch the near misses! The private room in the back is for laser hair removal, body waxing, and other services. The Blushery in the running for Best Of Hudson Valley 2025 for “Best Tanning Salon.” Go give them a vote! BOOK YOUR EVENT PLACEMENT NOW Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. Beacon Library's Prom Dress, Suits, Accessories Pop-Up Offers Free Attire To Beacon Students Day: Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2025 Time: 12-4pm Location: 311 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Howland Public Library is hosting a Prom Pop, a free prom attire giveaway for local students. "This event is all about making sure every student can feel confident and excited for prom, without worrying about the cost of formalwear," said Michelle Rivas, Community Engagement Librarian at Howland Public Library. Students are invited to browse a selection of prom dresses, suits, jackets, pants, and accessories, all available at no cost. Each student may choose one complete outfit to take home. High school students are welcome to attend on both days, while 8th-grade students preparing for their formal may visit on Sunday, March 16. Attendees must present a student ID or other proof of local student status to participate. Information > The Yard: March Lineup Day: See below for list Price: Ranges. See each event for each. Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY March 19, Wednesday: Beacon's Big Button Game Show! March 21, Friday: Broadway in Beacon: Rising Stars Showcase! March 22, Saturday: Twen with Special Guest Grumpy March 26, Wednesday: Beacon's Big Button Game Show! Information > The Yard: Beacon's Big Button Game Show! Day: Wednesday, March 19 Time: 7pm-9:30pm Price: $5/person. Downstairs gaming is free! Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Teams of up to 5 people, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. Information > The Yard: Broadway In Beacon Rising Stars Showcase! Day: Friday, March 21 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY A special show featuring the talented kids of Broadway in Beacon Information > REGISTRATION: ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY The 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is happening on Sunday, May 18th at Memorial Park in Beacon. Registration is open now. Information > SUBMISSION: BCSD Student Film Festival Application Deadline: April 13, 2025 🎉 The Student Film Festival submission deadline is Sunday, April 13 — still plenty of time for student filmmakers to capture their ideas! 🎞️ Their online submission form is now LIVE! Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Says Nami Yum Yum about her foodie neighbor Tara Fusion's hand-made Chicken Samosas: "Omg!!! I need a bucket of those and a good movie!!!" That is the perfect prescription for this weekend. Open mid-week too! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bagel-ish is in the running for Best Bagel of the Hudson Valley! Vote for them here, and tell your friends! NOTE: Available limited time only. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ziatun is in the running for Best Middle Eastern food in the Hudson Valley. Vote for them here! Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. Chef Jon is always cooking up new recipes. This is the Hot Antipasto, which you may find on the Specials menu as it makes its way to the new menu. - 3 Clams Oreganata - 3 Clams Casino - 2 Shrimp Oreganata - 2 Stuffed Mushrooms - 1 Eggplant Rollatini -1 Rice Ball -1 Stuffed Tomato Delivery: Call 845-743-6527 to place your order and name your time. Happy Hour Monday-Friday. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Another NEW menu item! The Chipotle Tuna Wrap at Beacon Bread, twisted with a smokey tuna salad, cilantro chimmicurri, salsa fresca, baby arugula, toasted almonds, and roasted red peppers. Open everyday. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Pick up your chicken pieces with Eggbert's this weekend at market! Thighs, legs and breasts. Get cooking ideas at their Instagram! Order online if you can't make the market > FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon Gummies from Camino Sours, coming a variety of feelings, including Uplifting, Balance, Energy, Sleep and Excite. There's a Pop-Up Saturday from 1-4pm with +21 plus Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS A handful of recommendations made by Binnacle Books. Like these two by Ursula K. Le Guin: "The Left Hand of Darkness" and "The Winds Twelve Quarters." Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY P I L A T E S Classes Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Owner Jordana Herman glides you through Pilates moves that you can do at home in between sessions. C L A S S E S Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Online > PlayTivity 20 West Main Street, Beacon NY PlayTivity's beautifully appointed classroom for children aged 33 months to kindergarten is complimented by daily outdoor play that incorporates water, sand, climbing and balance activities in our thoughtfully designed outdoor play-space. This is in the space that was formerly BCAP, and is a new business. Learn More > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY In addition to tanning services, The Blushery offers Laser Hair Removal, Waxing of the Whole Body, Brow Shaping and Threading, Makeup for Events, Facials, Lash Tints, and Beauty Boosters, like LED Light Therapy and Cryo Therapy. The Blushery is a 3 time winner of Hudson Valley Magazine's Best Of Hudson Valley, winning for "Best Brow Shaping," "Best Waxing," and "Best Makeup Artist-Owner, Stephanie Jones." Help them win Best Tanning Salon this year! Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR See them here > HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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