Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants, and beauty.
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This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.
Constellation's Last Family Night at Bannerman Island
from Melissa McGill Day: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 5:45 pm Location: Beacon Institute Floating Dock in Beacon, NY Information >
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze 2016 Days: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY Information > *begins this weekend, continues through November
“Paper Tigers” Movie Screening Day: Friday, September 30, 2016 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information >
Harvest Fest 2016 Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY Information >
Stony Kill Farm's Harvest Festival Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Beacon Fine Art Printing's One-Year Anniversary Party from Rob Penner Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Beacon Fine Art Printing, 71 Maple St., Beacon, NY Information >
Snapology Lego One-Day Mini-Camp Day: Monday, October 3, 2016 Time: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information >
COMING UP...
Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market Day: Saturday, October 8, 2016 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center - 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds - 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information >
Mutts on the Mountain 5K and Fun Run Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Time: 8 am to 5 pm Location: Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY Information >
The Color Run 5K Hudson Valley Day: Sunday, October 2, 2016 Time: 10 am Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Information >
RUN! Don't walk! And grab some assorted Cake Balls and Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins from Get Frosted Cupcakery. Rumor has it there may be some Black & White Cookies available, too!
SATURDAY NIGHT: Tony DePaolo in a Triofor a special performance starting at 8 pm. SAVE THE DATE: The Vault will open on Wednesday, November 22, the day before Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Eve) to host a Dance Party with DJ Sincere and Guest Bartender Mike Vierra. Arrive at 9 pm; the DJ starts an hour later. Get details and let The Vault know you're coming!
Beginning October 1, Barb's Butchery moves into Winter Hours! The shop will be open Monday to Friday, noon to 7 pm, with the grill on for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday hours remain the same, 10 am to 6 pm, with the grill on between 11:30 am and 3:30 pm. INSIDER TIP: If you've placed an order ahead of time and need to pick up something mid-morning, someone will be in the store at 11 am.
Check out BAJA 328's Sunday Specials and enjoy the NFL Games & RedZone with $20 Tecate Beer Buckets (six cans per bucket), $4 Modelo USA Especial, or Negra Cervezas & Food Specials! Check it out.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
Parking on the east end of town is hard on the weekends.
Did you know there is a big public parking lot down by the Howland Cultural Center and the Hudson Valley Brewery? Pictures and location at A Little Beacon Blog's Public Parking Guide. This Guide is sponsored by Antalek and Moore for their car insurance.
Chirp chirp! Deuter's Kikki bird bag at Mountain Tops is perfect for your little climber.
Cuties! These pink LaFont kids glasses at Luxe Optique are waiting to help the littlest eyes see better. Free eye exam for kids with the purchase of glasses, or $50 off a purchase of glasses.
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, October 8, Style Storehouse is having a Miles of Hope fundraiser at the store. Sasha Dobson will be singing live, and an acupunturist will be there giving mini treatments and samples of apothecary. Also, there will be raffles and giveaways. Ten percent of sales will go to Miles of Hope.
Have you checked out The Pfotoshop's new look and expanded Stationery section yet?Take a walk down to the East End and stop by!
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
River Therapeutic Massage: Watch for it... Karen from River Therapeutic Massage will be sharing her specials on Hot Stone Massage soon! Book now.
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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BeaconArts
The monthly meeting for members of BeaconArts was a fantastic opportunity to learn about upcoming holiday events. Members enjoyed a presentation from Beacon 3D about the sculpture they are fundraising for, in hopes of acquiring it from local artist Lori Merhige. These meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events and opportunities, and to network with other artists and business owners. Joining BeaconArts is a benefit to your business or project.
Antalek & Moore
Are you about to buy a home? Did you recently buy a home and not triple-check the homeowners insurance you inherited? Antalek & Moore can review your homeowners insurance policy and possible get you a lower rate, while making sure you are covered in all of the right places. Call them to get started, at (845) 245-6292.
Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, and gives you the strength and motivation to go big with it.
All Sport
Just added to All Sport's Schedule page on A Little Beacon Blog are the new dates for School's Out Holiday Camp, starting in October and going through May 2017. These are special day camp dates offered when kids are off from school. Register now!
Poughkeepsie Nissan Poughkeepsie Nissan is getting in on the @DriveMyFamily campaign, celebrating #NissanYearOfTheTruck with drives throughout gorgeous eastern Georgia this week.
A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new events hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see what's coming up at A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See rental details here! Coming up:
10/20/16: "Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fear" with Kate Rabe
10/22/16: "Spooky Parent/Child Yoga" with FitKidz
10/23/16: "Kitchen Cuts: Kids Hair Cuts and Face Painting" with Your Presence Salon
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The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
