We Made It! Retail Therapy Guide - 9/18/2020

We did it! Beacon made it through the first week of school, being one of the few districts who is trying the Hybrid system of 2 days at school in person, and 2 days at home. Free meals for all children are prepared and provided by the district Food Services team (funded by the USDA through Dec. 31, 2020), and teachers are creating their own systems of working with their kids. Technological glitches happen, will always happen, and organizational systems will be reworked once they leave paper and are in practice.

Some families who opted for Hybrid changed their minds for health or logistic reasons to be 100% Home, and some families put children into different schools entirely.

As a community, and in the name of public school for all, we are figuring it out. So here is an all-caps HIGH-FIVE to those of you who are knee-deep in it. You deserve extra Retail Therapy this weekend!
THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin

Restock The Tiny Food Pantries
Day:
Any day
Time: Open Hours of Library (or any time for the outside boxes at the Beacon Rec Center, or Binnacle Books)
Locations:  Library, Beacon Rec Center, Binnacle Books
The Tiny Food Pantries are in Beacon, and they are a grab-in-go style. No approval. No wait time. Two of them are outside, so are 24/7. But they are limited by who in the community stocks them. This one is in the Howland Public Library, and is bare! If you have un-opened snacks like Girl Scout Cookies, simply drop them off here. Also toiletries like tampons and pads.

Story Screen Drive-In presents "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park"
Day:
Friday-Sunday, September 18-20, 2020
Time: 7:15pm (Jaws), 10:15pm (Jurassic Park)
Location: The Park at USC, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY
Parking will be on a first come first serve basis. You can arrive up to 15 minutes before your screening's scheduled start time to be assigned a space. Please be aware that you must arrive no later than 15 minutes after your screening's scheduled start time to attend the movie.  All admissions sales must be completed in advance by reservation on this site. Tickets sales end one hour before the start of the screening. There will be no tickets available at the Drive-In box office.
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

Made by Hand Pop-Up Store
Days
: Now through September 27, 2020
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: 508 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Near BAU, Vegetalien, near the mountain
The Made by Hand Pop-Up Store aims to support and showcase local, independent artists whose businesses were adversely affected by Covid-19 by offering them a temporary storefront, observing safe social-distancing protocols, where buyers can discover their work within a thoughtfully curated collection that promotes aesthetic values rooted in social justice, repurposing of materials, and handmade processes.
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EAT CHURCH
511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Pop-Up Alert!! 
NOODLES! Come get your slurp on with Eat Church this Friday and Saturday in their special Noodle Nice-Up Revue (we already ordered ours!). Menu items include: 
  • Fat Guy - Phat Thai Wok (pork belly, shrimp, or veggie, rice noodle)
  • More Fun - Ga Bun Salad (double fried chicken or mushroom, rice vermicelli)
  • Big Joy - Khao Soi Soup (chicken coconut curry, wheat noodle)
Location: Marbled Meat Shop: 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY
Date/Time: Friday & Saturday September 18-19, 2020 - 4:00-8:00 PM.
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Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!


BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Don't let the cooler weather stop you from enjoying a tasty and savory Mexican Gazpacho. Their food tastes so fresh! Some of Baja 328's recent specials also include Crispy California Roll Tacos, Pan Seared Salmon w/ Garlic Chipotle Pea Puree, and Sweet and Sour Chicken Wrap. 
Tuesday - Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm
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Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!


MEYERS OLD DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY

At Meyers Old Dutch it's more than just mouth watering burgers. They got something for your sweet tooth too! Straight out of the oven, take your pick! They're open until 9pm. Did you hear that, Late Night Eaters? 9pm. You can also order online for take out or delivery via Toast. 
PS: If you order a salad for lunch, you can finish it with a cookie.
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Meyers Old Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor!


HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY

Homespun is quickly becoming your destination for very special beer and wine. Once famous for their soups, you can also count on them for new craft beer discoveries. ‘Watermelon Glow Up’ is a Berliner Weisse style, a low alcohol wheat beer style that was very popular in Berlin during the 19th Century. Cloudy, sour, buzzy, happy.
Try it, and let us know what you think!
Also dine in Homespun's adorable parklet out front, or their garden in the back.
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Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!
 
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY

Keep it spicy at Momo Valley inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall.  Handcrafted Spicy Grass-fed Beef MoMo available for online or pickup orders.
Special for serious spicy food enthusiasts.
Thoughtfully sourced locally @marbledmeatshop
We love collaborations!
PS: Do pick up a mango lassi to-go while you're there.
Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor!
 



LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

How about an accessory for your accessory? Like this eye-catching glasses chain by @emmanuellekhanh. Designing iconic eyewear since 1969, handcrafted in France & Japan. The precious mesh of the Creole chain combined with sunglasses with straight lines for an oversized look. 
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!
 



BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon

There is a continuous stream of new books being added to Binnacle Books.  One visit isn't enough! Binnacle Books shares "We're grateful for our shop, and for you all, and for the staunch and persistent nature of reality which, despite fear and demagoguery, stands strong and belongs entirely to itself, bolstered by good will in wild dreams and cold, hard facts alike."
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Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!



LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
436 Main Street, Beacon

Who else is loving this Fummer weather? Don't know what this is? That perfect time between Summer and Fall. 🏻 You can shop online at https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ 24/7. 
Wednesday- Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
PS: You'll find a Shopping Bar in the store, in case you needed a quick sip of wine while you shop.
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La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!


LEWIS & PINE
133 Main Street, Beacon

Stunning. Right? These little beauties are gravel post earrings, which are cast from real granite, preserving every detail and giving them a beautifully textured surface- A little fancy & a little badass. Available in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Vermeil. Solid 14K yellow or rose gold are also available by request! Go into the store - only open on the weekend! Now is your time. Or shop online.
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Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!

             

COMPASS ARTS 
395 Main St., Beacon, NY
Elements At Home
Dates: September 21 to December 18 (no curriculum the week of 11/23)
For your home schooling needs. A self directed curriculum with guidance from the Compass Arts team.
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View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide.

ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon

Antalek & Moore's office is open for regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM for those who wish to make insurance payments. Continue to practice social distancing and masks are required for customers and staff.

They continue to offer appointments with their staff by phone or Zoom video conferencing. If you wish to speak to your insurance representative in person, please contact their offices in advance so they can prepare any paperwork that may be needed as well as ensuring the conference room is available to make certain we can practice social distancing.

Thank you for your cooperation and "we are grateful we are able to continue to provide the customer service you have come to expect while we all work through this together." 
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Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!


TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle has launched a new initiative:  "Leave A Review Tuesday"
Tin Shingle is ALBB's sister company, and teaches businesses how to get the word out. As we hear from our small business friends of all sizes, we hear how damaging - or heartbreaking - a scathing online review can be. It cuts to the heart. So every Tuesday, Tin Shingle encourages its newsletter subscribers and social media followers to pick 1 business and leave a good review for them. It's easy to rant and rave. It's hard to remember to speak with positive thoughts.
PS: This Tuesday, if you have kids, email anyone in your district to say "Thank You. You're doing a great job. I know you are trying your best."
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Designing a website is exciting and involves new possibilities. It can also be overwhelming to conceptualize. Katie James, Inc. wants to be on that journey with you, and wants to put together the puzzle that is your business or venture, so that people can experience it for a strong impression of your brand.
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CASTING CALL: Paid Gig: Documentary For Being Over 50 + Turning Your Dream Career Into A Reality
A documentary is looking for people aged 50+ who are pursuing their dreams for a year long documentary. The pay is SAG Union scale, and starts at $2670 for participation, and compensation is available for people who join your story. The casting agency NINA DAY is taking submissions now, and would love to hear from you.

PRO TIP: Record your submission on your phone as a video. NINA DAY needs your answers to a few questions. Because this is a casting call, they need to see and feel your energy! Say where you live; who you live with; what your dreams are; what your job is if you have one; or what early retirement has been like. Paint the picture!
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