It Was A Week. Eclipses. Earthquake. :: Retail Therapy Guide 4/13/2024

What a Big. Week. We are coming out of! From the earthquake last Friday, to the eclipse on Monday (wrote a poem about it - we were in OH for 100% Totality), to the anonymous letter sender who wants ALBB to stop blogging about Palestine so sent maybe 20 anonymous letters to businesses about their opinion. How are you doing? More on that Letter Writing Campaign later in another newsletter. There's been a lot going on here at ALBB. Turns out, when you lose a bunch of genocide supporters on Instagram, and you have a letter campaign written about you, you become very attractive to other local media wanting to cover your work that is positively making a difference for people (photo shoot is scheduled for this weekend for one magazine) and a mysteriously retracted (aka deleted) article about it occurred at another newspaper (more details to come!). Tiss Tiss. Then, the respected journalist and storyteller, Ahmed Eldin followed ALBB for our Palestinian coverage, because he too has been committed to liberation coverage, and he too stopped posting his brunch photos until liberation comes (his followers were upset...they too demanded Brunch Photos but are supporting his message). Only ALBB sponsors get to have their brunches featured here! Sign up any time, and we can even list your events and reshare what you got going on from time to time! Only $150/month for weekly features. Easy (actually, it's a lot of work, but that's OK). Signup  today. A HUGE thank you to a few anonymous donors who gave to ALBB last week into this week. This is incredibly generous of you. Not only for the financial impact it makes on us, but for the vote of confidence in us to keep going. Thank you so much. Anyone can donate at any time by clicking here. We can also meet you for a check drop. We love catching up with you! Thanks to these donations, we have personal letters to write. Which reminds us, we haven't done a good Stationery Roundup lately From ALBB's Shopping Guide!! For your paper stationery, do try Raven Rose or maybe Sybil. Let us know what you find, and send pics! We'll repost.                                             THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE   Free Narcan Training  Day: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 1-3pm Location: Beacon First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St, Beacon, NY RSVP by April 10! Reservation required. Information > Howland Public Library Presents: In Eclipse Opening Reception Day: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 5-7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY Featuring a special reading by writer Donna Minkowitz, as we celebrate the artistry of the eclipse in all its forms. In Eclipse will be on view until May 4th.  7th Anniversary Celebration — Hudson Valley Brewery Day: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 1pm-8pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery7 East Main StreetBeacon, NY Information > BeaconArts & Super Secret Projects Present Artist Practice: A Workshop Series Days: April 14, 2024 How to present your artwork professionally April 17, 2024 Artist Social Night with special performance More events below...    Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturdays @ Boscobell from 10am - 1pm Beacon Farmer's Market! Sundays from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (behind the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. 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, click here for more info >     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > If you haven't tried El Nica Spot yet... you're really missing out and this is your sign to head on into the HV Food  Hall and do so! Nicaraguan food where EVERYTHING is gluten-free, not to mention fresh, delicious, and beautiful! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food. Old Dhaka Coffee House: Coffee shop! Moreish: Serving British classics Follow Hudson Valley Food Hall on Instagram > Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Hosting an event/want to host a dinner party but not sure where to do it? Carters has a table for 22 people so it's no problem! And a no brainer when the food there is simply chefs kiss! Reserve a spot in the private dining room now but giving Chef Jon a call. He can be reached at 845-743-6527. Ask for food recommendations too because you never know what the specials will be! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5pm. Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Wake up your tastebuds with the most delicious Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich! Paired with a cooling coleslaw, and BBC's snappy homemade pickle chips. We don't know about you... but our mouths are watering over here! PS!* All city workers, police, highway department, and parks and recreation get $1 coffees and $5 egg sandwiches (takeout only)! Just when you thought it couldn't get any better. PPS: BBC is open everyday 7 days/week! PPPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ziatün in Arabic means “olive”, and a single olive is the seed that Ziatun planted here in Beacon. Their food is made with love and practiced with authentic traditional recipes that have been passed down from generations. Their food is another form of Palestinian Resistance. Support your local Palestinian Restaurant PS: Ziatun is open everyday. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. People often use this newsletter to tell their friends where to go, and get ideas for themselves on what to order. This is a very hungry guide to put together each week. Learn More & Start Now >     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm @ Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturday's Website > Instagram > Find Eggberts at the Beacon Farmers Market every Sunday! Serving up fresh hot hot dogs (all natural beef, no preservatives or plastics), and frozen chicken pieces, whole bird, lamb, pork, beef, goat, and dog treats. They take requests too! And make deliveries! *All of Eggberts meats are processed by humane USDA facilities.* DELIVERY: Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Order online now. MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon A picture says a thousand words... this one screams NEW luxury eyewear is on the way to Luxe right here in Beacon and we can hardly wait to get our hands on a new pair. The most unique and fabulous frames can be found here.. it's true. But if you're more simple, they have those too! Something for everyone here with expert styling... trust us! Hudson, NY Beacon, NY PS: Eye doctor appts available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The new one from a fave Nif Muhammad is now available at Binnacle! Hurry in and snag a copy! Good books are always available. Something for everyone - including the kiddos. Books to create new meals. Books that indeed fly off the shelf because they're always so good. Stop in, ask for recommendations, step out of your comfort zone, read something new. PS have you heard about the Beacon Prison Books Project? See more here > Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon Hey buds!  The vibes are high at The Station! They're gearing up to open their full-service facilities, to bring you an elevated experience like never before. Get ready for a whole new level of audio & visual bliss, premium products, and an atmosphere that'll make every visit unforgettable! Stay tuned for updates as they embark on this exciting next chapter.  Learn More here > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. Readers love seen the magazine-like spread of what to buy inside of your shops, or if you have special classes or events going on. Learn More & Start Now > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY April is Yanarella MONTH! Don’t miss out on this great deal! New students Dance the month of April FREE- just pay registration! Sign up TODAY. Find the full Spring Schedule line up here > Summer Camp Registration  > limited space available for Bluey Dance Camp The Camp runs from July 29 - August 2 and includes a daily snack plus a craft! Currently on sale See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Seniors Chair Yoga Stretch, move and strengthen your body! Gain physical awareness and balance! Reduce stress and have fun. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays and Fridays, Time: 9-9:45am Price: FREE Dutchess County Office for the Aging Exercise Class The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program offers workout sessions for senior citizens in an effort to retain balance as well as bone density. Through strength training, seniors can shape their body and lose unwanted inches. Classes are conducted in a circle of 15-20 people using a chair for support and free weights. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Tuesday and Thursday, Time: 10am Pre-Registration is Required. Call 845-486-2555 Tai Chi and Qigong Beginner and Advanced levels available. Gentle movements to cultivate your mind and body. Tai Chi and Qigong are easy vitalizing exercises you can learn  to restore and maintain your health. You can practice them regardless of your age or health. The postures and movements are natural, balanced and simple. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Times: Sunday Beginners 9-10:30am Sunday Advanced 10-30-12pm Thursday Push Hands 9-10:30am More Info > GEMMS Growing and Empowering Myself and My Sisters Inc. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays Times: 6-7pm, Rombout Middle School 7:15-8:15pm Beacon High School gemmsinc.info@gmail.com Defensive Driving Course Location: Beacon Recreation Center 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Monday 3/25/2024 When: Wednesday 3/27/2024 10% off major coverages on auto insurance for 3 years from date of course completion. Skate Board Lessons Skate instructor Andrew Singh is back with another exciting year of Spring Skate Lessons. Learn the basic fundamentals of skateboarding 5 Sessions Location: Ramps Skate Park, Memorial Park, Beacon, NY When: April 17-May 15 Time: 5-6pm Ages:  6-12 $100 residents $120 non-residents Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  Howland Public Library Presents: In Eclipse - Opening April 13, 2024 The group show features the works of over 20 local artists inspired by the April total solar eclipse. This eclectic showcase offers a glimpse into different interpretations through drawings, paintings, and photography. From illustrations of the celestial event to metaphorical interpretations, each piece reflects the multifaceted meanings of the word eclipse. Join the library for the opening reception on Saturday, April 13th from 5-7 PM,  featuring a special reading by writer Donna Minkowitz, as we celebrate the artistry of the eclipse in all its forms. In Eclipse will be on view until May 4th. BeaconArts & Super Secret Projects Present Artist Practice: A Workshop Series Days: April 14, 2024 How to present your artwork professionally April 17, 2024 Artist Social Night with special performance April 28, 2024 Portfolio Review May 4, 2024 Artist Talks Space is limited! Please RSVP how all events here > BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. You know what they say... new season, new website refresh! Your business is constantly changing and evolving and your website needs to reflect that. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More & Reach Out > We have spots open! Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > TATTOO Invisimark (Stretch Mark Tattooing - to make stretch marks disappear) BEAUTY Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY HIRING: The Dutchess Inn & Spa Is Looking For Front Desk Associates, Massage Therapists, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Landscape & Events Get Details > HIRING: Luxe Optique Is Looking For An Optometrist Get Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  Got your running shoes on? We have a list of 5K races coming up for 2024! UP NEXT: Beacon Stride For Life Day: Sunday April 21st, 2024 Location: Memorial Park Pavilion, 1 Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon, NY More details here > See all of the upcoming races > AVAILABLE GUIDES TO SPONSOR: These Guides really need the ongoing support from businesses or individuals in order for us to continue them! This sponsorship is intended for businesses who are not in the Guides mentioned above. City Council Meetings Guide Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Guide Kids Sports Guide (Seasonal: August - April only) BCSD Happenings, Fundraisers, PTO/A Announcements Guide Kids Summer Camp Guide (Seasonal: March - July only) Click here to find out more and Sponsor a Guide >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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