Savings Started :: Retail Therapy Guide 3/4/2022

If you walked past it 20 times, you may not have noticed that the mask covering the face in the mural of the person in the hat on Main Street and N. Chestnut has come down. Do you remember what the mask installation looked like? A piece of the sunflower trimming was spotted near the trash, just like a disposable mask would be. Readers have been sharing their now iconic photos of the masked version, both as selfies and as statement shots. You can submit yours to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com if you'd like yours considered. We can't pay for the photo, but we can give you photo credit! See what we have so far. In life and business news, Dutchess County has announced the elimination of sales tax on clothing and footwear priced below $110 effective now. First announced last fall as part of their broader budget, this reward for consumers went into effect March 1, 2022. There is a broader story here. Beacon and other municipalities do not keep their own sales tax. Over the past few decades, Beacon's sales tax has gone to Dutchess County to be collected and used county-wide, with Beacon and other municipalities getting compensated from the county in a fixed rate. In the past two Beacon administrations to sign this deal, Beaconites have never been told the number of sales tax dollars generated from Beacon shops. Former Mayor Randy Casale confirmed that years ago with A Little Beacon Blog. Current Mayor Lee Kyriacou just met with Dutchess County to renegotiate the rate Beacon gets paid by Dutchess County, and did not reveal Beacon's sales tax total during the public City Council Meeting, if he knows it. Both he and Beacon's City Administrator Chris White are the ones who sign the agreement, and the City Council must vote to pass it, which they did. The legislation now moves forward to other government entities who must also sign it. Both Dutchess County and New York State also would not reveal Beacon's total sales tax collected dollars when A Little Beacon Blog researched it years ago. You can read all about the elimination of sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110 here.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE 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, Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin The 27th Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade Day: Saturday, March 5, 2022 Time: 9:00 am Location: St. Mary’s Church, Wappingers Falls, NY (Antalek & Moore is proud to support the 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!) More Information > Recycling Opportunity: Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Events - Registration Required Days: Day: April 9, May 21, September 17 (Registration opens March 9) Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (no set appointment time) Location: 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY Access off of Route 44 to Burnett Boulevard. Registration and $10 Prepayment Required. More Information >  SAVE THE DATES: Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time: 10:30-11:15am (Grade 5 - Grade 12) Day: Thursday, March 24, 2022 Time: 3:30-4:15pm (all grades) Location: Virtual To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire.   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. One of the more satisfying games in the back room at Two Way... That ‘thud’ when the dart lands just right! Stop in for Pints, flights, grab-n-go or stay and enjoy! Enjoy the games if you decide to stay! Two Way brews all of their beers at their in house brewery located right next to the taproom. See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > PS: TMcCann Band will be performing every second Sunday of the month at the brewery from 4-7pm. OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing! Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Give us all the fresh bread from BBC! Their French-style bread is made fresh by hand every morning, exclusively using organic King Arthur Flour to ensure superior quality and flavor. In addition, their bakery team focuses on using seasonal, responsibly-sourced ingredients for various breakfast pastries and desserts, including croissants with imported French butter, financiers, canelés, and much more! New Hours! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY MOD has you covered (literally) both inside and out! Because we really never know what the weather will be... So, if it's warm and sunny, enjoy a Flower Power on the patio (with a Double Dutch and fries, of course) and if it's cold and snowy, warm up inside with a chili burger and a hot toddy! It's a win-win over at MOD! PS Don't forget to snap a pic of your delish meal and drink and tag MOD on Instagram! PPS Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Please reach out to us at brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's the weekend, grab a Brunch Burger from Miz Hatties BBQ! Located inside the HV Food Hall. 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 in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Follow Baja 328 on Instagram so you don't miss out on special features like this - A Don Julio spicy Kiwi margarita. Delicious Margaritas and Tacos and Southwest Cuisine all available here! Stay tuned for special features and specials. Baja has an extensive list of over 150 Tequilas! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. A favorite at Ziatun - Addas Soup! A puréed vegan red lentil soup, with sumac, crispy onions, fresh parsley and a hint of lemon - the perfect pick-me-up! We also recommend a side of Kibbeh (or take it to-go!) - a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with minced beef and bulgur wheat, hand rolled and fried to perfection! See it here! > Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Sheila Heti, “Pure Colour” available at Binnacle Books along with many other hidden gems! “‘Pure Colour’ is a galaxy of a novel: explosive, celestially bright, huge, and streaked with beauty. It is a contemporary bible, an atlas of feeling, and an absurdly funny guide to the great (and terrible) things about being alive. Sheila Heti is a philosopher of modern experience, and she has reimagined what a book can hold.” Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon The birds are back! Early with the rising sun, which is getting earlier and earlier, more morning birds have joined the chorus of wake-up calls. Brett's is freshly stocked with bird feeders to attract  different feathr OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Keep an eye out for Luxe Optique's  New Spring Collection! They just finished up their buying for Spring! Make sure to follow Luxe Optique on Instagram - we guarantee you won't want to miss out on this launch! Oh & tell your friends if you haven't yet! LUXE OPTIQUE IS EXPANDING! They are so happy to announce their newest location on Warren Street in Hudson, NY! Opening in Spring 2022! Congrats Luxe! PS: Appts required for exams. PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Join teacher Samantha Cuello in Yanarella's new Mommy and Me class at 11:45am. Dance with Me is a caregiver/child class, introducing children to creative movement, enhancing the development of motor skills for children as they run, skip, leap, stretch, and dance to the music- all with mom or dad! Basic skills are developed as students interact in new environments and learn to listen, follow and express. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance agency and risk-management company based right here in Beacon! They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. Antalek & Moore is also hiring a full-time receptionist to assist their clients and carry out administrative work. They're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and strong attention to detail. To apply, fax your resume at 845-831-5631 or email info@antalek-moore.com. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Getting PR in glossy magazines is ideal, but so is getting featured on a business or economy media outlet like Marketplace from American Public Media (APM). The hosts of the variety of shows in the Marketplace family look for stories from small towns in order to highlight the broader economy. Here is how you can pitch your story > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > PS - need Instagram Services? Katie James can help with that too! > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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