Happening This Weekend - 12/29/2017

Enjoy this quiet week, and take advantage of the moments of reflection on the New You in the New Year. When you make your way out of the house, we have some ideas for where you might go!

Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Coffee and Cookies at Catalyst Day: Saturday, December 30, 2017 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Catalyst Gallery, 137 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Vault Day: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Time: Dinner Location: 446 Main St., Beacon NY Call (845) 202-7735 to make a reservation! New Year’s Eve Bash at Dogwood with BeaconArts Ball Lighting Day: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Time: 8 pm to 1 am Location: Dogwood, 47 E. Main St., Beacon NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Scrabble for Cabin Fever at the Howland Public Library Day: Tuesday to Saturday, December 26 to 30, 2017 Time: During library hours Location: 313 Main St., Beacon NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   The Vault 446 Main Street New cocktail on the menu: Winter Mule, mixed with Tito's Vodka, fresh cranberries, rosemary syrup, lime and ginger beer.   Where is The Vault? Near Beacon Bath & Bubble. Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street CREATIVE SPENDING IDEA: Luxe Optique accepts Care Credit, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, and vision insurance! Remember that line of Care Credit you got for your cat's operation? If you've paid it off already, you can use the same account for your favorite frames at Luxe Optique! Where is Luxe Optique? Across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street Distressed fishnet jeans by Free People. Yes, fishnet! Free People has gotten creative with the neo-traditional pre-fab holes in jeans. Versatile and perfect for all seasons!  Where is Style Storehouse? Near Waddle n Swaddle. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 The fit of this Lillian West gown is just stunning, with a unique embroidered lace and illusion neckline, sleeves and back. Where is Lambs Hill Bridal? In the renovated factory building near the historic dummy light. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Are you setting up shop in Beacon? Or anywhere in New York? You'll likely want to buy business insurance, and the agents at Antalek & Moore can advise you on what types of insurance you need, and research the best rate. Click here to learn about your options, then call Antalek & Moore today for more information: (845) 245-6292. Rhinebeck Bank Do you need new (or used) equipment for your business? Do you need it right now? Rhinebeck Bank offers an Express Business Loan, with a credit decision made within one business day on loan amounts up to $250,000. Visit their website for more information or inquire at a branch! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses and show your support for the community. Want to get people in the door of your establishment? Host a Chamber Meeting! Details here on their website. BeaconArts : Beacon OPEN Studios Registration dates for Beacon Open Studios begins soon! Early Registration: January 1-15.....$40 Standard Registration: January 27-March 3.....$55 Beacon Open Studios Weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2018, noon to 6 pm Email director@beaconopenstudios.org for more information. Meanwhile, get your tickets online for BeaconArts' upcoming Roaring Twenties Costume Ball and Fundraiser. Tin Shingle In this class, hosted at 291 Main Street in Beacon's historic Telephone Building, we will go through the process together to get you started on your website. Start with a blank slate, and end with knowing what pages will be on your website. We will use blank pieces of paper, colorful markers, dry erase boards, and other easy ways to help you break free of your fears of creating a website. Get details here! Class size is limited, so reserve your spot. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a location. A Little Beacon Space is a perfect location to fit your audience, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon. InHouse Design Media Need someone to take over managing your social media, or to guide you to improve what you are already doing? InHouse Design Media can feed you ideas that will make customers take action. Pick one of our Digital Marketing Retainers.   NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go 'round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!