For the second year in a row (see our first year!), A Little Beacon Blog is holding a Juneteenth art contest. The aim is to reserve space for the African American community to show their voices and visions during Juneteenth.

WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?

Juneteenth is a holiday of independence celebrated on June 19th by the Black community commemorating the liberation of the enslavement of Africans taken from their homes in other countries, separated from their families, and brought to America so that white Americans could have their own Independence Day from Great Britain on July 4th. Some Native American tribes in Oklahoma kept African slaves as well, as was a recent focus during the Tulsa Race Massacre in Greenwood.

Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years by African Americans, but not all knew about it, as it wasn’t taught regularly in schools. Last year, during the social reckoning of 2020, Juneteenth got elevated, paid attention to, and respected by the white community and other races. On June 17th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth into law as a national holiday, where the government workforce and schools will observe the holiday. Several businesses have pledged the paid day off as well.
The Beacon City School District is pretty excited about it.

HOW THIS WORKS

Submit your work for consideration to be published on A Little Beacon Blog.

Any age is welcome.
People from the African American community, of any mix or origen.
African Americans living in the Hudson Valley of New York.
Any medium is welcome. If you recorded a song, send it via Spotify or something we can embed. Actually, we can embed an mp3 on our own website! Artwork that is painted, pixelized, collaged, quilted, etc.
Please answer these 2 questions with your submission:
- What do you want to tell the United States about what you want changed?
- What do you want to tell _______ your town in the Hudson Valley about what you want changed? Any wish. What is your greatest wish?
A Description of your artwork.
Selected submissions will be published on A Little Beacon Blog, along with your answers. You can elect to skip giving an answer.
Selected submissions will win grant money if we get sponsors. Of the sponsorship dollars, 100% will be divided among the artists.
Email art file to katie@alittlebeaconblog.com
Deadline: June 23rd. Publish Date: June 26th

100% Of SPONSORSHIP GOES TO PRIZES/GRANTS

We can offer prizes if we have sponsorships. Depending on how many submissions we get, we could award grant money to several people. Therefore, 100% of sponsor dollars will go towards these grants.

To sponsor:

Visit our Reader Support page and select a dollar amount.
In the Comments, please indicate if this is to sponsor this initiative, and we will set it aside. Please also indicate if you want your name or business name listed with the final publishing of all artwork.

Once all sponsorships are in, the dollar amount will be divided evenly among the selected submissions.
Thank You!

THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin

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The Great Hudson River Revival (The Clearwater Festival)
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 11 am - 11 pm
Location: Virtual
The country’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, this year’s event will celebrate the 100th birthday of its founder Pete Seeger, as well as the 50th anniversary of the sloop Clearwater, the iconic ship Seeger built to advocate cleaning up the Hudson River. This year’s Great Hudson River Revival will be live-streamed from 11 am - 11 pm EST on June 19th on Clearwaterfestival.org as well as Clearwater’s Youtube and Facebook pages. While The Great Hudson River Revival is free to attend, Clearwater encourages viewers to donate if they are able. All performances will be accompanied by ASL interpreters.
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Annual Fish Fry @ Springfield Baptist Church
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 W Church St., Beacon, NY

Juneteenth At The Sanctuary
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Crystal Lake, 61 Temple Ave., Newburgh, NY
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“They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds.” Ground into the Earth with this JUNETEENTH at the Sanctuary. With so many happenings, let this be the experience that sets the mood for the rest of your day: meditative, joyful, in nature! There will be sowing poems, and prayer, and dance, and LOVE for Our people into the morning. Thank you for rocking with us - see you there!

Juneteenth Celebration
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon NY
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Home at Last at The Brewery at Orange County Hops
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: The Brewery at Orange County Hops 771 NY 52, Walden, NY 12586
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Juneteenth Panel
Day: June 19, 2021
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Register for @newburghlgbtqcenter's Juneteenth panel, and block out your Saturday night! There is a fun evening of black liberation celebration planned, so turn on @beacon4blacklives post notifications and stay tuned!
Register at bit.ly/JuneteenthPanel

Safe Harbors VIRTUAL 5K
Day: June 20, 2021
Time: Virtual
Location: Virtual
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Bannerman Island's First Tours of 2021
Day: June 20, 2021
Time: 11 am - 5 pm
Location: Pollepel Island, Fishkill, NY
Here's your chance to visit Bannerman Island on the Hudson River! Cruises for the Island will be departing from the waterfronts in Beacon and Newburgh, New York, on the Estuary Steward. Tours will likely sell out in advance and follow all COVID protocols
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F+S Mini MRKTs
Day: June 20, 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. Learn more at fieldandsupply.com.

Newburgh Mall Carnival
Day: June 20, 2021
Time: 1 pm - 11 pm
Location: Newburgh Mall,1401 NY-300, Newburgh, NY
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Daisy Jopling’s- TRANSCENDENCE
Day: June 20, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Paramount Hudson Valley Peekskill, NY
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
Eat Church pop-ups happen on Thursdays & Fridays! You should follow @eatchurch on Instagram to stay in the loop! You can order ahead and pick it up. Pictured: Crispy Fried Chicken “Ga Bun Salad” - A Vietnamese-style herb salad with rice vermicelli noodles, pickled vegetables, peanuts, and Nuoc Cham sauce. Also available with SHRIMP! Don't worry if you missed out this week! Eat Church will also be at the Beacon Farmers Market on Sunday! Every Sunday! And at Industrial Arts Brewing. With the axe throwing.
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Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you!

BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193 Main St.
You must stop into Beacon Bread Company while strolling Main St. because you never know what they might have! Like this Vegan matcha soft serve! Delicious, creamy (without the cream), and cooling! No better way to enjoy a hot day in Beacon! Open 7 days a week from 8 am - 5 pm.
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Order Pick Up or Delivery >
Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The P&B BBQ burger from Meyers is nothing but mouth-waring & delicious! Berkshire pork and chopped bacon hand-formed into a patty, topped with cheddar, grilled onions, and their house-made chipotle BBQ sauce. This guy does not disappoint! Plus a side of fries that are fresh cut & cooked twice for the perfect balance of fluffy interior and crispy exterior?! Get on in there! Open 7 days a week! Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm for food and 10pm for bar, Friday and Saturday till 11pm for food and 12am, for the bar. Indoor and outdoor dining, take out and delivery all available.
Order Now >
Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!

TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA

142 Main St.
Warning #FOODPORN alert! This crunch wrap supreme may not be suitable for people who don't love deliciousness packed into a crunchy taco! If this photo doesn't have your mouth watering, then we don't know!
PS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays!
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Catering >
Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you!

HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Find Cavallotto | Barolo ‘Bricco Boschis—Vigna San Giuseppe’ 2001 in Magnum at Homespun! After being open for over 48 hours now, the fruit was singing, tannins still very present! This is twenty years old and could go double that long in magnum. Really delicious. Bravo @cavallottobriccoboschis !!!
PS: Check out Homespuns Wine Store online & become a subscriber!
OPEN HOURS:
Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm
M onthly wine subscription >
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Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
What happens when you get some local Beacon shmucks together to start a business? You get some sweet stuff! Right at Hudson Valley Food Hall! Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff PS! Stay tuned for the date of @shmuckssweetstuff official grand opening - There will be music, good vibes, and of course, sweet stuff!
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!
S chmuck'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
Even though you love the tacos from Baja so much and they're hard to resist, you need to try their Buffalo Chicken Chimichangas!!! They are DEEELICIOUS! Plus, Happy Hour is from 4-6 PM! Do check out the specials that are always on the menu too!
Check out their specialty drinks >
Check out the specials >

BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!

W.T.F BEACON
195 Main St.
The backyard patio at WTF Beacon is one of the most chill spots to enjoy a delicious cocktail and some great grub. 🍽️ Catch them on Tuesdays for and music makers and spend the weekend with them because WTF not?! Check out the menu online! Many good options.
Fridays & Saturdays from 6pm - 10pm
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W.T.F Beacon is a Sponsor, thank you!

ZIATUN
244 Main St.
The falafel burger from Ziatun! 🥙 Handmade falafel cooked fresh daily with authentic Palestinian spices. Don't forget to add the za'atar fries! YUM! Ziatun specializes in many other Middle Eastern food options and delicious Arabic coffee. Vegan options as well!
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Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!

Two Way Brewing Company
18 West Main St.
Confusion and Devils Head Red is back in stock over at Two Way! You need to try them out! Refreshing & delicious. All of Two Way Brewing beers are brewed at their in-house brewery located right next to the taproom. Drop by for a pint, a flight, or some beer to go!
PS! Don't forget Trivia on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
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!

BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
Yuri Herrera, “A Silent Fury: The El Bordo Mine Fire” - “The alert was first raised at six in the morning: a fire was tearing through the El Bordo mine. After a brief evacuation, the mouths of the shafts were sealed. Company representatives hastened to assert that ‘no more than ten’ men remained inside the mineshafts, and that all ten were most certainly dead. Yet when the mine was opened six days later, the death toll was not ten, but eighty-seven. And there were seven survivors.
A century later, acclaimed novelist Yuri Herrera has reconstructed a workers’ tragedy at once globally resonant and deeply personal: Pachuca is his hometown. His work is an act of restitution for the victims and their families, bringing his full force of evocation to bear on the injustices that suffocated this horrific event into silence.”

Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon
Comfy & colorful Adirondack chairs from Bretts Hardware! Talk about perfect timing for Summer (1st day is this Sunday!) & June 19th BBQs and the 4th of July! Stop in & check out the chairs and other summer essentials! Bretts has what you need and has the best customer service to help if you have any questions at all!
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

@theoeyewear collection showcase from @luxeoptique is insanely unique and colors outside the lines. It's made for those looking for something they can't find anywhere else! ⁠The Theo Eyewear collection and many other unique & gorgeous collections from @luxeoptique! Follow them & stay up to date so you don't miss out.
Monday: 10 AM–5 PM
Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
470 Main Street, Beacon
Ride the wave with the **New** Tie Dye drawstring pant from La Mere! Perfect for dressing up, dressing casually, and even wearing over your bathing suit at the beach! Get them quick! Available online and in-store now.

Shop Online >
La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you!

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY
It looks like so much fun at Yanarella! Look at those smiles. Sign up today to keep your 4-6 year old active over the summer!

Tumble Bunnies started June 17 and will be on Thursdays from 5:30pm - 6:10pm

The 6-week course for Adult Jazz/HipHop also started on June 17 and will be on Thursdays from 6:15pm - 7pm

Register for classes today!
Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon

Antalek & Moore has made insurance and risk management their passion since 1853. They have gone through a number of transitions over the years. They've merged with other New York-based agencies to expand their business and most importantly, become better equipped to handle the needs of a growing customer base.

Currently headed by Susan Pagones and Vincent Lemma, the staff at Antalek & Moore remains committed to being a dependable resource for the Hudson Valley, New York, and national communities.

Stay up to date with their latest announcements >
Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website.
Antalek & Moore 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 Membership >

KATIE JAMES, INC.

Flexibility is key for a small business, and we created this plan for it. You can send us your Honey-do List Of Things To Do, and we’ll get started on it. Based on what we find on your website, we will send you suggestions and recommendations. Pick the hours you need, in the discount bracket you like, and let’s get started!

HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods
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HIRING: Gold Star Family Member For Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
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HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder
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HIRING: Administrative Assistant At Daniel Aubry Realty
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HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc.
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HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio
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HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
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HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor
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HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch
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HIRING: Homespun
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PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity
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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.