Friday The 13th...What It Really Means...& The Retail Therapy Guide 8/13/2021

Well...well...well...It's Friday the 13th! This day has never felt particularly scary (unless you were a Knights Templar in 1307...eeks, King Phillip the IV of France!), and now we possibly know why, thanks to the consistent posting of Beacon-based soul healer, clairvoyant and seer, Shannon Brandt, owner  of The Raven and The Wolf Spiritual Services. During November 2020's Friday the 13th, Shannon shared this post that might give you something different to think about today. Shannon combines it with the possible root of the word "Friday," where some believe the last day of the week was named after the goddess Freya. According to some scholars, Friday is named after two goddesses: Venus (goddess of love) and Freya (goddess of love, fertility, battle, death, and magic). The number 13, according to some in spiritual circles, is connected to a woman's cycle as pulled by the moon, which used to be, and still is by some, celebrated openly. Usually in a society or community with a patriarchal edge, a woman's cycle is viewed as shameful and/or something to hide or hate, rather than encouraging a woman to realize "their amazing potential to create and hold space for new life," says author Tanaaz Chubb. Therefore, Shannon encourages, Friday the 13th was considered the day of the Goddess. Yet was hindered by people like Heinrich Kramer in 1400s who felt threatened by a woman's power or healing knowledge, and developed trials to have women burned at the stake. For Friday the 13th, we're going to go with the celebration of the female energy version, and take this moment to suggest that you consider period panties that are keepers instead of disposable pads or tampons. Read all about the best ones in Good Housekeeping! And consider donating some to a Tiny Food Pantry near you.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin 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, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Grease the Musical Days: August 13 & 14, 2021 Times: Friday, August 13 at 6:00pm - Pink Ladies Cast Saturday, August 14 at 11:00am - T-Birds Cast Saturday, August 14 at 2:00pm - Pink Ladies Cast Saturday, August 14 at 5:00pm - T-Birds Cast Location: University Settlement 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Beacon Performing Arts Center proudly presents GREASE the Musical! Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the show from! They will be spacing out Pods by 6 feet so households and pods can sit together. Face masks must be worn during check-in, whenever exiting your POD spot (e.g. to visit the restrooms or concessions, etc). *Rain date: August 15* Information > Stony Kill Butterflies & Blooms Day: August 14-21, 2021 Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY) Information > F+S Mini MRKTs Days: August 15, 2021 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Uptown Shopping District, Kingston, NY *Enter at the corner of Crown & John Street F+S Mini MRKTs convene artisans and designers from the Hudson Valley and beyond for a weekly market offering a curated selection of handmade and carefully crafted products. An extension of Field + Supply, a biannual maker fair held in Kingston, NY, and shoppable website, F+S Mini MRKTs are free and open to the public.  Information >  Beacon Sloop Annual Corn Festival Days: Sunday, August 15, 2021 Time: 12-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Dr. Beacon, NY The old wooden sign is up on the side of the road! The Beacon Sloop Club's Annual Corn Festival is back! Rain/shine. Fresh picked ready-to-eat local‐grown sweet corn on the cob, cold drinks, and other summer treats. Fun for all ages, two solar music stages- Main Stage and Children's Stage. The sloop Woody Guthrie will give free public sails (weather permitting). Lots of craft and food vendors. Information > Ms. Ginny’s Retirement Celebration Day: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Time: 1pm - 3pm Location: University Settlement Camp Theater, 72 Wolcott Ave, Beacon NY Beacon's much-loved and well-known Children's Librarian Ms. Ginny will be retiring at the end of the summer. Ms. Ginny has spent 31 years at the Howland Public Library serving the children and families of our community. She has touched the hearts of so many and there are children of all ages that have wonderful memories of their time with her at the library. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Howland Library, the library will be having a community celebration for Ms. Ginny. Said Kristen Salierno, Director of the Howland Public Library: "I hope you can all stop by to wish her well, but if you are unable to attend, please do stop by the library to see her! We all hope Ms. Ginny enjoys every moment of her next chapter! *SAVE THE DATE: Back2School Block Party from I Am Beacon Day: August 21, 2021 Time: 12pm - 4pm Location: South Avenue Park (by Loopers Basketball Court) I Am Beacon and Key Food Marketplace announce the return of the “Back 2 School Block Party” on Saturday, August 21st at South Avenue Park in Beacon. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to support students as they head into the 2021-2022 school year by connecting families to local organizations, youth services and resources. President of I Am Beacon, Reuben Simmons, shares his sentiment for youth activities - “My Mom had me in many different programs growing up that helped shaped me into the person I am today. From playing sports to joining Boy Scouts and even being a part of Yanerella School of Dance. I believe it is important to keep our kids busy and active.” The free event will also provide people with an opportunity to donate school supplies to local children in need. The Back 2 School Block Party will have a free giveaway of  drawstring backpack to the first 100 students, which include informational material and a starter kit of supplies provided by Staples. The event will also have airbrush tattoos, activities, and music by DJ King Cyrus. There will be live performances throughout the day put on by The Beacon Players Club, Cub Scouts Pack 1, and Howland Chamber Music Circle. Additionally, a friendly basketball game between Beacon Hoops Coaches vs. City of Beacon Police Department and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department followed by the Beacon Hoops All Star game is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. More cans of Highlands Haze are on the way at Two Way! One of their most popular brews. A must-try. Grab a 4-pack at the brewery this weekend, or any time at your favorite local beer store in town, including Homespun's new beer store. PS: Don't forget about Trivia Thursdays! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY The menu for Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing has posted. You may find yourself ordering a few things, because how can you pick just one? If you're near Cold Spring, head over to the grab-n-go fridge at Marbled Meat Shop & stock up on prepared Eat Church meals for the rest of the week! PS: Eat Church grab-n-go is available every day at the Marbled Meat Shop. Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market. Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Have you indulged in Beacon Bread Company's newest shop cake? This red velvet beauty just hit the counter by the slice 🤩 Need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event? Beacon Bread is happy to take custom orders! This makes bringing something to the socially distanced out-door party much easier. Open 8am-5pm almost daily (except for Wednesday) for all your sweet needs & homemade treats! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Do you need a veggie? You do, after all that fried food from Miz Hattie's at the HV Food Hall. Lucky for you, Meyers Olde Dutch is connected to the local farms, and is spinning the menu for tomato season! Try MOD's new farmers salad featuring large and small heirlooms, pole beans, sweet corn, feta and pickled onion vinaigrette. Produce from Field and Larder and Truckload Farm. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Treat yourself this weekend! So many delicious taco options at Tito Santana - plus, look at the street corn! Make lunch easy on yourself. PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY We will take the egg sandwich from Homespun any day! Just like at the Waffle House, it's available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two Egg and Cheddar on Challah Roll with the choice of Bacon or Roasted Tomatoes. Stop in this weekend and enjoy in the back garden! PS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY At Momo Valley, located inside of the HV Food Hall, their assortment of MoMo is made from locally thoughtfully sourced ingredients, followed by their family recipes for an authentic and unique taste. These protein-packed, more than a bite-size, MoMo are served with signature homemade sauces too! Something to definitely make your belly happy! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Do you love eating at BAJA? You'll love BAJA coming to you for catering for a group meal. Call and order some really delicious food! Baja uses fresh top of the line ingredients for their drinks & dishes! 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. Ziatun is taking a brief vacation & will be closed from this Saturday 8/14- Saturday 8/21. They will reopen that Sunday the 22nd, resuming regular hours at 11am-8pm. Aside from their vacation, Ziatun also has new hours for this month! Monday 11am-9pm Tues & Wed 11am-4pm (open for lunch) Thurs- Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Six truly marvelous natural Gamay wines from François Ecot, Stéphane Sérol & Michel Troisgros, Philippe Tessier, Pierre Cotton, Julie Balagny, Marie et Vincent Tricot - all available at Dirty Bacchus! $29-$39. Dirty Bacchus is low-intervention, organic or biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and vegan. The contents of every bottle we sell are as close to the hands of the farmers and of the winemakers - as close to the grape - as possible.  PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon There are only about 80 days until Halloween, you know... “The Complete Ghost Stories of Charles Dickens” ed. by Peter Haining is available at Binnacle Books along with many other great finds! Go on in and pick up the next book that you won't want to put down! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon There is still a lot of summer left! A lot of time for hanging out outside, engaging in outdoor activities, and SWIMMING! It's not too late to grab your outdoor activity supplies & swimming goggles from Bretts. Stop in. Get yours. You can also stock up for next year! That's really the way to do it... Look for Clearance pricing! Get ahead of the game for next year, when supplies run low just when you need them. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon REALLY into these foldable lenses from Luxe Optique! We love something that is easy to tuck away in our bag! Plus, they are so stylish & sleek. We give them a 10/10! Let Luxe Optique know your thoughts on these lenses here > Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see their fabulous collections in store!⁠ Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Snag a bag! La Mere's Chain Strap Shoulder Bag is the perfect size for any occasion. Removable crossbody strap included. The colors are also stunning! Available in-store along with many other clothing + goods! PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: Men's clothing is available now! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella has released their Fall Schedule! Did you have a chance to check it out? Join them for intro classes for all ages! Receive $10 off if you register before August 25th. Classes Include: Dance With Me, Intro To Combo (Ballet & Tap), Intro To Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz), Intro To Dance, Teen/Adult Tap, Teen Adult Ballet & Jazz. Classes begin the week of Monday, September 13th! Sign up now. Reserve your spot. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 LAST WEEKEND! Re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Brush up on the basics and become a safer, more responsible driver with Antalek & Moore's Defensive Driving Course! Hosted by their very own partner, Susan Pagones, CIC, this 6-hour course is engaging, informative, and can earn you discounts on insurance products! Register on their site. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Connecting is one of the most important ways of learning, growing, and succeeding as you seek exposure in social, digital, and print media. Tin Shingle’s TuneUps are live broadcasts of a webinar that takes a deep dive into a trending topic or a big picture strategy. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. started as a passion project for creator Katie James Hellmuth Martin. First, there were sewn accessories that were stitched in New York and Alabama, then there was digital wallpaper created to decorate computer screens, and then came the full digital division of Katie James, Inc., dedicated to crafting online branding for clients. Katie James, Inc. is dedicated to custom designing your experience with your brand's digital footprint. From your website to your newsletters, to your stickers or your flyers. Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Leaf At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: River Pool At Beacon Is Looking For A NYS-Certified Lifeguard Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Malouf's Mountain featured on Good Morning America! Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground is nestled on the foothills of the Fishkill Ridge. The trails that lead to the campground are owned and operated by the NY-NJ Trail Conference who maintain the trails and trailheads. You can find Malouf’s Mountain on the NY-NJ trail map, East Hudson Trails, Map 102. When you reach the campground, you will notice how close to nature it is. You will find your campsite nestled into the mountain terrain and the sites are well spaced for your privacy. ALBB's Business Directory is a Deep Dive List of services you need right now in Beacon and the Hudson Valley. There is a lot of talent here in the 12508 and beyond and we want to highlight all of them. Check out the Business Directory HERE. BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > TUTORING Heads Up Learning HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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