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Happy Ramadan which started on March 10th, and happy St. Patrick's Day. For those breaking fast for Ramadan, Tara Fusion Cuisine, the Sri Lankan/Bangladeshi spot in the Hudson Valley Food Hall is featuring a Halal Iftar Combo (mmmm!) you want to run to, not walk. Included is one piece chicken samosa, fruits and dates, with chicken over rice topped with homemade white sauce, side salad and sumac dressing.

For those curious about Ireland's deep comittment to a free Palestine, this article at ForeignPolicy.com has a helpful timeline in this article titled "Why The Irish Support Palestine".

Summer Camp Planning is in full swing! One of Yanarella's themes has already sold out, but they have another one still available! ALBB's Summer Camp Guide is organized by Weeks of the Summer, Age, and Type of camp. Search by date if you know you need to fill a week. New camp sessions dates are coming in weekly as programs make final decisions.
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THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
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Disrupt The Normalcy
Free Palestine, Ceasefire Now, End The Genocide, End The Occupation, End The Blockade
Day: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Time: 12pm-3pm (leaves at 11:15 am)
Location: Beacon Caravan, Polhill Park, Beacon, NY
Protest in Poughkeepsie, Harriet Tubman Park from 12-3pm

Pat Ryan To Be At Betty's
Day: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Time: 12pm-3pm (leaves at 11:15 am)
Location: Beacon Caravan, Polhill Park, Beacon, NY
Protest in Poughkeepsie, Harriet Tubman Park from 12-3pm

The Beacon Sloop Club’s 2024 Lecture Series: Commercial Fishing on the Hudson River w/ John Mylod
Day: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 7pm/ 8:30pm
Location: 2 Red Flynn Dr., Beacon, NY
John Mylod, is one of the last commercial fishermen on the Hudson River. He will discuss the natural history of shad, herring, sturgeon, blue crabs, and the history of the Hudson River fishery.
Information >

Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street!

Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).

Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events
throughout the week!

These disruptions happen every Saturday or Sunday. Click on them for details.

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY

Yanarella Dance 2024 summer dance camp registration is OPEN on their website! Register before April 1st and receive $10 off! The Taylor Swift theme camp is SOLD OUT.

3-5 year olds can dance, sing and play to their Bluey themed camp!
Taylor Swift themed camp is now full!

Register here early > limited space available for Bluey Dance Camp

See Kids Classes here >
See Adults Classes here >
Register Online >

Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

Seeds Of Resistance! Calling All Hudson Valley Creatives!
Submit to our Zine!
Creators of all kinds and ages are encouraged to submit
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2024 at 11:59pm
Size Parameters: 8.5 x 5.5” and 300 DPI
Link to Submit >

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Website >

This weekend, you need the delicious beefy fries with homemade white & green sauce from Tara Fusion! Mouth watering!
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!
!! Welcome Moreish to the HVFH! 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.
It's the perfect weekend for a soft and toasty Brown Ale from Carters! This local favorite is 1 of 11 craft beers that Carter's has available (with a frosted glass, of course). Pair this with something from the specials menu!
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
A new favorite scone at BBC! Blackberries, almonds, and white chocolate. A true dream combination 🤩 Plus... Beacon Bread Company is now open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm serving freshly baked bread and home-cooked meals from scratch! They continue to offer a variety of bread loaves and pastries made daily. Their cafe includes quick-order seating and an espresso bar. Adjacent to the cafe, their full-service restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, coffees, and libations all day!
PS: BBC is open everyday 7 days/week!
PPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available.
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Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

ZIATUN

244 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Ziatun is one of our favorite places to stop into for delicious authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. You can taste the fresh ingredients served in every dish along with the love! The platters are a great option for trying many different things but do ask for suggestions if you're not sure! Your belly will thank you.
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!

The final round of the 2024 Best of Hudson Valley has started!
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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.
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Eggbert’s Free Range Farm
@ Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturday's
Website >
Instagram >
Real beef hotdogs? Yup! At Eggbert’s, beef hot dogs are the best because they use ALL beef, no preservatives, GMO, plastic (yeah…plastic…store bought uses plastic to encase the hot dogs). You can taste the difference! Hot dog season is approaching and we're ready to eat them all from Eggberts!
Find them hot at both markets to enjoy on the go. And buy a package for home.
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

The details on these Chrome Hearts sunglasses Featuring Optician Robert! Stop into Luxe Optique and he’ll assist you in finding your perfect Chrome Hearts fit! Spring is coming = new sunglasses becuase why not?
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
As always, there are lots of new books at Binnacle! A read for everyone including the kiddos. Books that indeed fly off the shelf because they're always so good. Get your hands on this one before we do!
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 >
Binnacle Books 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.
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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 >

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.
Just completed a photo shoot this week for the new vintage shop in Fishkill, Dirty Work Vintage, owned by Beacon-based Amy Blair. Styling possibilities for the models was endless. Look forward to these photos on Dirty Work Vintage's Shopify website that Katie James Inc. is also designing.
Learn More & Reach Out > We have spots open!

Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
Plan ahead with big picture storytelling with Tin Shingle's 2024 Editorial Content Planner. Contain your article ideas and coordinate with your team so that you can publish your own articles on your own website and social media channels.
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 > DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Faust Design Build

MUSIC
Miss Vickies Music

PHOTOGRAPHY
Megan & Kenneth

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Believe it or not, it's time to sign up for Summer Camp! We have been working hard to update dates and age groups for you!

With the Hudson Valley and Beacon in particular being so rich in the arts, agriculture and a great outdoors scene, options for summer day camps are plentiful. BUT, they also book up quick!

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