So Spring 😊 :: Retail Therapy Guide 4/21/2023

Happy Eid! What a month of celebrations and blossoms. Ramadan ended and Eid ul-Fitr, (“Festival of Breaking Fast”) is today (Friday). Masjid Ar Rashid (the Islamic Teaching Center) led Takbir at 8:00am and Eid prayer at 9am in Memorial Park. Muslims brought their prayer mats and laid them on the tarp, as the grass was wet. For a refresher on what is celebrated during Ramadan, read this article from Izdihar Dabashi. And remember, if you hear the call to prayer (adhan) from the mosque, this is what it means. Take a moment to take in some peace!                                       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, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth City Of Beacon's Earth Day Cleanup Days: Saturday April 22, 2023 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Several. Signup for the location you want. But you can also just show up! The locations and meeting points are below: South Avenue Elementary School: Main Entrance South Avenue Park: Beacon Recreation Lot (23 West Center Street) Sargent School: Main Entrance Rombout Middle School: Memorial Park in the Pavilion Parking Lot Rocky Glen and Rte. 52: Rte. 52 & Mill Street Teller Woods: Guardrail on Teller Avenue (opposite from Ballet Arts 107 Teller Avenue) East Side of Creek: Grandview/ South Avenue at the Tioranda Bridge. Enter from 9D down Grandview, near the Craig House and across from Beacon's University Settlement Camp. ALBB has posted a picture of it on the map here, provided by Green Beacon Coalition. JV Forrestal School: Playground Entrance East Side of Beacon: Stone and Liberty Street 12pm - 3pm: Hudson Valley Brewery.   Conservation Advisory Committee program outreach and social. One free drink ticket will be provided to volunteers 21+ and a discount on Groundlings pizza.  Non alcohol beverages also available. Come to celebrate Beacon and learn about electrification, composting, trail development and pollinator pathways. Information > Beacon's Free Loop Bus: Seeking Feedback To Improve Speaking of the environment, do you see that big blue bus driving around? Maybe you took it from the train station. Maybe you took it from a bus stop on Main Street. Maybe you took it all the way from Main Street to Barb's Butchery across the Fishkill Creek! After several years in operation, the organizers of it are seeking feedback via this online form. Read More > Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB Garrison Art Center Earth Day Event Day: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 12pm-3pm Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY 10524 Calling all volunteers! We need your help with our garden. We have plans to plant native pollinator plants alongside our building. But first, we need your help in preparing our garden. So bring a shovel, a hoe, a trowel, and yourself on Friday, April 21st. While you are here, shop our upcycled art material sale. All proceeds go towards purchasing native pollinator plants. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY This is where the magic happens at Miz Hatties! The smoker. Stop in this weekend! 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 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 Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Featured drinks of the week at Baja! Fresa flora, flight of passion & mixed melon margarita. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with their specials all summer long! Enjoy it with delicious southern cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Specials always available!  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Throwback to when the lovely and talented Cheryl Engelhardt sporting some of Hudson Valley Goldsmith's jewelry on the red carpet at the Grammys! “This is me with my fans and family. Yes, my shirt is made up of about 100 signatures from fans, friends, and family. (And Enzo ) I have never been alone on this journey, and while sometimes it feels like it, tonight was a sweet sweet reminder that none of us are alone. ⁠ This was an incredible day and journey and I have so much more to say and share (including what’s coming next), but for now, I’ll just say, thank you.⁠” Stop into Hudson Valley Goldsmith for one-of-a-kind jewelry like this! You can also work with one of their amazing jewelers for something custom.  See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique offers their patients personalized high quality services from contact lenses to expert progressive lens fitting. World renowned eyewear selections curated for your ultimate eyewear experience! Stop in this week & find your purfect frame! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Serious.Comedy Theatre 22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508 Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely   Spring Session Registration Is Open! Improv 101 Improv 201 Improv 501 *Musical Improv 101 (new offering!) *Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! > Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in! All shows are listed here > Keep up with Serious.Comedy Theatre here! > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! 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. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. 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. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon (845) 831-4300 Do you have a spring in your step for home upgrades? Although the idea of a fresh start may seem exciting, the process can still be stressful, leaving many people unsure of where or how to begin. Along with hiring a reputable contractor, it's important to speak with Antalek & Moore's agents about updating your home insurance policy to reflect all improvements and avoid being underinsured. Their knowledgeable agents are always available to listen and make adjustments to your policy when needed. Reach out!  Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand. But you may not have the time or vision to produce them. Katie James, Inc. can help by being your Creative Directors behind the scenes. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

SIGN UP FOR THIS NEWSLETTER JOIN THESE ADVERTISERS: We create ad packages that work for different types of businesses. Click here for ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog and accomplish your goals. We look forward to highlighting your business and show your support!