May! So Many Registrations... :: Retail Therapy 4/3/2024

It's May! Breakneck Point Race is this Sunday...details below. It's May! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market begins Summer Hours, opening earlier at 8:30am, still closing at 1pm, as first reported by Eggbert's Free Range Farm. It's May! Carter's has opened their grand windows and patio, and are open 7 days! It's May! The Beacon High School Career Fair is this month, and Guidance Counselor Michele Polhamus extended the registration deadline a few more days for you if you want to register your business, organization or person to show students what they can become. She also released the lineup so far to ALBB - see who is participating this year! It's May! Beacon Hoops opened registration! TBH, it was a tough week. We want to acknowledge that before we get to all of the good news. Pro-Palestinian Encampments popped up at universities all over the country, but Columbia's violent take-down by NYPD, as ordered by NYC's Mayor and Columbia University's President, was disturbing. Beacon/Newburgh local and photojournalist Alexa B. Wilkinson has photos. The student protest this week at Columbia involved an occupation of Hamilton Hall, which is what also happened back in 1968. This was near the anniversary of that time. Columbia students were protesting against the Vietnam War, Columbia's association with weapon manufacturing industry, and against Columbia University's planned build of a gym in Harlem, the preparations of which had evicted many African Americans as a real estate expansion. Read all about that here. The majority of ALBB readers appreciate this global coverage we have been providing, as traditional media has been telling a different tale, one that paints the protesters as violent. Countless videos like this one from Israelism Film have been showing Zionist Pro-Israeli people using bats, gates, fists, and fireworks against the Pro-Palestinian students. Some voluntarily walk into encampments and call the police, saying they feel scared. Before you say: "What a waste of time," as you wonder how this relates to Beacon, please know that sentiment is extremely racist. Many, many residents of Beacon, both Jewish, Muslim, Arab Christian and Palestinian, are deeply connected to this, both with personal loss of family members and being part of the diaspora. More than one local Beacon person has said: "I just don't want it coming here." That statement is also racist. Since "coming here" isn't a thing. Defining "it" is problematic and dehumanizing. People with histories are already here. And, American's tax dollars are already funding it - to the billions. And the money just keeps flowing. And we don't have free health care. This week, encampments were erected at SUNY New Paltz and at Vassar. Last night, the administration at SUNY New Paltz ordered riot police to violently take down the encampment and arrest more than 140 people and throw away personal belongings including wallets, according to people who where there. The Administration told the students this in the afternoon, giving them a 7pm deadline. The police were not called in as a response to any activity, other than sitting and chanting. See that video here. Some ALBB readers are students and have sent in videos of what they experienced. ALBB is here to serve them too. And be part of this moment of taking down the apartheid state. Many brave people exist. Thank you for being here. Now. Back to the good news!! Thanks to ALBB's advertisers, we are able to report on their businesses. Now more than ever, this sponsorship is important to tell their messages, as our time goes into researching stories (like about the NAMI Mental Health Ribbons that were banned from Beacon's lampposts, but have popped up everywhere else!! Can't wait to bring you that article!). Thank you for supporting our sponsors! When you're ready to join our Business Membership to get your word out, click here and sign up online. We can answer your questions, so email us. And remember! We don't talk politics with our advertisers. They are simply here to reach you!                                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE   Lit Lit Day: Friday, May 3, 2024 Time: 7-9pm (If you signed up for a five minute reading, please arrive by 6:30pm) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Lit Lit is a monthly literary open mic series in Beacon, NY that meets on the first Friday of every month at the Howland Cultural Center. It is all about welcoming writers form every walk of life and every genre, to share their own writing of up to 5 minutes in length. wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available by donation. Information > LAST CHANCE! Howland Public Library Presents: In Eclipse Opening Reception Days: In Eclipse will be on view until May 4th  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.  Beacon Movies & Hit House Film Present: Special Screening Alert! Honoring Mental Health Month 2 Films, 2 Perspectives: 1 Mission Days: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Times: 1pm with panel discussions immediately following Location: The Beacon Theater, Beacon, NY Information >   Rally For Housing Day: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 12pm Location: Peace Park, 34 Plattekill Ave, New Paltz, NY 12561 Free food, free childcare, free goods & supplies, live music, speakers, resource sharing. Anti-Zionism, Antisemitism: Let’s Talk About It Day: Sunday, May 5, 2024 Time: 2-5pm Location: Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY A community conversation about racism, antisemitism, and oppression. Howland Chamber Music Circle presents The Isadore String Quartet Day: Sunday, May 5, 2024 Time: 4-6:00pm (and reception following) Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 $10-35 (pay-what-you-wish admission available within one week of the performance) Information > SAVE THE DATE! Howland Cultural Center 45th Anniversary Gala Day: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: The Roundhouse, Beacon, NY Join Howland Cultural Center in celebrating these remarkable honorees… Ed Benavente & Howland Chamber Music Circle. There will be cocktails, a buffet, entertainment, presentations and raffles. Limited seats available! Information > Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturdays @ Boscobell from 8:30am - 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 > Have you tried the new foodie inside the HV Food Hall yet?! Moreish! Serving up British classics to the Hudson Valley and WOW does it look GOOD! Head on into the Food Hall for this goodness. 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. Carters back patio is open and furnished! Ready for good food, drinks, conversations, and memories this summer Because who doesn't love good company and good food in the great outdoors?! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday PPS: You can book the Carters Restaurant space for a private party and enjoy delicious spreads made by the Carters Crew! Book ahead. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Any day calls for a cold brew topped with a cold fooooam but no better days than the weekend to really enjoy this goodness! Stop in this weekend for this goodness and get it on coffee OR iced tea! Enjoy with a pastry or breakfast sandwich to kick start the day. 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 Addas Soup (Red Lentil soup) is the main sources of protein that our brothers and sisters are getting in Gaza. It’s vegan, it’s loaded with plant based protein, it’s authentic, it’s Palestines heritage and it’s delicious. It's available at Ziatun. From Ziatun... "Our hearts go out to all the starving people in Gaza, Palestine and across the entire world. This post is solely to remind our customers that your support will always be shared to feed starving people." Eat local. Support Ziatun while also eating the most delicious food. A WIN WIN! 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 > Eggberts delivers 7 Days a Week to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, Wappingers Falls for FREE! *All of Eggberts meats are processed by humane USDA facilities.* Order Online here. for Beef, eggs, chicken, goat, lamb, pork... SO many goods! FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 8:30am - 2pm DELIVERY: Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Gosh, looking through the Valentino collection at Luxe Optique is so good! Luxe Optique is the GO-TO for eyewear... luxury or not... they've got so many options, styles, and shapes. Stop in to shop your next frames! Hudson, NY Beacon, NY PS: Eye doctor appts available here! >  PPS: Luxe Optique is hiring! Details below 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 Incoming! Books fly off the shelf here! See one you like? Head in & snag it! Fiction, Nonfiction, old, new, cookbooks, kids books. Something for everyone in here! Stop in, ask for recommendations, explore new shelves and sections. 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 display cases are UP at The Station and the vibes are high! 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 Yanarella welcomes you to join them in a fun and safe environment - where students of all ages are encourages to express themselves through the art of dance. Kids & Adults! 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 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, makeup lessons, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: Click here to advertise in ALBB's Beauty Guide with a picture, logo and weekly promotions that will be featured here and on our Instagram. LAST CHANCE! 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. In Eclipse will be on view until May 4th Special Message For Galleries: Click here to advertise in ALBB's Art Gallery Guide with a picture, logo and weekly promotions! 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! 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Wilkinson (they/them) is an independent Photojournalist and a digital media strategist, capturing the Pro-Palestinian movement along with working in the Democratic political marketing world. They have been on the front lines - and in the front seat - of the students protests in New York, in court rooms for City Council Meetings during Ceasefire Resolution pushes, and at a shipping location for Economic Blockade Day on April 15th. They will talk with Tin Shingle's host Katie Hellmuth about their experience, and how they connected. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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