SCHEDULE: Parking and Retail Therapy Guide 10/16/2020

Alright so it's raining...but that might not stop anyone from coming up to this region for a visit, especially during leaf season. Apparently in Cold Spring, people are parking a bit haphazardly, causing parking tickets to increase from 50 in June, to 277 in September, according to the Highlands Current. Meanwhile, in Phillipstown, officials are threatening to sue New York State over its management of visitors to local parks. Officials have discussed deputizing a tow-truck company to tow away illegally parked cars near Indian Brook Falls in Garrison. In Beacon, The Parking and Traffic Safety Committee has been hearing from residents whose personal property and street parking have been hampered by hiker parking. The cul de sac at Exeter Circle was a place families moved to in order to use the circle for children riding bikes and playing, but can no longer due to constant hiker parking, according to a resident who submitted a complaint to the committee. A proposal for "resident only parking" has been made for Exeter Circle, as well as to Mountain Lane. The issues have made it to City Council who is holding a Public Hearing about it on October 19, 2020. Meanwhile on Main Street, drivers do commonly not see people standing in crosswalks, and with more young and teenage children and families out during the middle of the day, it is paramount that you take notice, and drive slow enough to even notice a person standing on the side of the road. And you know how we feel about U-Turns (that includes you, Hubby of ALBB!) WELCOME! Special welcome to our new sponsor, Brett's Hardware! If you recall, we were so happy to have a hardware store open up in Beacon back in 2018 (it's been a while since we had one!).   THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin Hudson Valley Fair Food Drive-Thru Days: Thursday-Sunday, October 15-18, 2020 Time: Thursday & Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-9pm Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY We all missed the county fairs this summer! Here is your chance to fill up on all your favorite foods! Hop in your car and head to the stadium THIS WEEKEND!   Information > Story Screen Drive-In presents "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter" Day: Friday-Sunday, October 16-18, 2020 Time: 7:00pm (Nightmare), 9:00pm (Friday the 13th) Location: The Park at USC, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Information > "Unchained Equity Seminar" At The Newburgh Armory Larkin Center Day: October 17, 2020 Time: 1-5pm Location: 321 William Street, Newburgh, NY Melanin Unchained presents an Equity Seminar focused on goal-oriented solutions to specific areas impacted by systematic racism within everyday lives. Moving forward into 2021, an after-school program will be launched to explore ways to strengthen and develop youth's perspectives. Organizational goals like mentoring, youth services, community building, recreational, creative, and literacy development will be available. Information > Southern Dutchess Resist Rally-ING Day: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 2pm Location: Polhill Park, 1146 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Public demonstration protest Rally and March. Rally and marching together in support of and defense of Women's Rights. Rally will most likely be on all 4 corners of the intersection. No literal Marching... though Rallying and speaking out - without curse words - encouraged. Social distancing. Read more about the Beacon event in this article. Information > "Journey To Freedom" At The Newburgh Free Library Day: October 12 - December 12, 2020 Location: 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY Newburgh Free Library is hosting "Journey to Freedom," a year-long series of arts, cultural and educational programs inspired by the courage, vision and strength of the American abolitionist and political activist, Harriet Tubman. This sculpture of Harriet Tubman by award-winning artist Wesley Wofford will be on display in front of the Newburgh Free Library from October 12 to December 12, 2020. For more information, please visit www.newbughfreelibrary.org. This project is funded in part by Humanities New York Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     EAT CHURCH 511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY Eat Church will be back this Friday and Saturday with a brand new menu! Check out their CURRY KULT REVUE: October 16-17 / 4-8pm at  @marbledmeatshop Pop-Up, 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring. Online ordering is LIVE. View all dishes and full menu at eatchurch.com Pictured is 🌶 DHAL TADKA - Tempered spiced lentils, sweet potato fries, pear chutney. Warming and Vegan! 📸 @chris.perino Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY In addition to beef burgers, the menu at Meyer's Olde Dutch offers chicken, hot dogs and vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, plus hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials. They serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Wait, what you say? Breakfast? Yes! All items will be available via counter service and served in open seating and a back open-air patio. Information > Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon This bottle of wine is going out into the world to help fight voter suppression in the state of Texas... @vines4votes has done great work creating an online auction to raise money and awareness to help fight voter suppression, with special regard to Texas. If you’ve read what is going on there, they’re going out of their way to make voting difficult, and the people need to speak this year more than ever. Homespun says they will miss this bottle, but they are sure it is going to a good home, and doing the good work on its way. More > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!   HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY We've been talking about OKTOBERFESTand we are excited to see the Hudson Valley Food Hall all decked out for the occasion.  Have you stopped by yet? Grab a giant soft pretzel and enjoy! Happy Oktoberfest!!! Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY As we mentioned last week, outdoor parklet dining will end November 1st.  Still time to enjoy some tasty tacos from Baja 328 - made with the freshest ingredients. Indoor and outdoor seating available here! Tuesday - Thursday: 4-9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm Follow on Instagram > Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon The wall of space heaters is full at Brett's Hardware! But what is not pictured here, is the new shipment of tall patio heaters, which are in very high demand. Especially as some of you may host a Thanksgiving dinner out back. When you go into Brett's, if you don't see a floor model out, ask a helpful staff member for information on the patio heaters. Meanwhile, browse through the large selection of smaller ones right in front of the store! Go Shopping > Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's vintage  @teyaknapp! Wearing @sabinebe.eyewear⁠. The be gipsy frame from Sabine Be comes in 12 different colors to choose from. Sabine Be has a fun collection of color pairings. that will add a *pop* to any look. Go Shopping > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Now available at Binnacle Books, David Treuer, “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to Present” “Through memoir, interviews and extensive reading, Treuer counters the familiar narratives of invisibility that have so readily frozen America’s indigenous peoples. Interweaving stories from family members, the voices of policymakers and assessments of contemporary youth culture, the book introduces alternative visions of American history. The result is an informed, moving and kaleidoscopic portrait of ‘Indian survival, resilience, adaptability, pride and place in modern life.’ Rarely has a single volume in Native American history attempted such comprehensiveness.” (NY Times) Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Whatever your indulgence, treat yourself and express it on a fun t-shirt like this one you can pick up at La Mére Clothing And Goods. They will have more fun Halloween theme tees coming to the shop this week so keep checking back either in person or shop online 24/7. And don't miss their $10 and $20 rack on the sidewalk! Lots of great finds. Information > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LEWIS & PINE 133 Main Street, Beacon Word got around that new designs and scents dropped at Lewis and Pine, and if you hit the shop at the right time, there is a line to get in! The shop is small, and you'll discover with boutique shopping in Beacon, each store has a different social distancing capacity. The wait is worth it, and you have shopping on all sides of you, including a new pottery store and smoothie shop that opened up next door. Get yours!!! @lewisandpine⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shop  > Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is proud to receive the Superior Travelers Agent Recognition Award for the Central NY region. They were awarded the STAR because of their outstanding production results, consistently high retention, engagement with their digital initiatives, and focus on their future. "Thank you, Travelers, and of course to all of our clients for your continued support." Information > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Are you pitching the media but don't know what to say? Are you saying all the things you ever wanted to say in an email, but you left out the most important part? Tin Shingle has a Pitch Whisperer service within its membership, and this week, recorded a quick video tip in response to a pitch that someone submitted who needed help. Watch This > KATIE JAMES, INC. 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