Spirit Update! ...Retail Therapy Guide 8/25/2023

This issue is packed with beginning of fall vibes for things to (still) do outside. Like yoga and beer, a new Self Care Crawl, AND a sneak peek at the latest episode from ALBB sister podcast, Wait, What Is That? Hint: It's all Barbie (and Ken...how did he sneak in?) Details below. Latest From The Spirit Of Beacon: Volunteers Needed! Meetings are Tuesdays 7:00pm - Parade Helpers on the street 9/24/2023 (submit here) - Kids Entertainment (submit here) - Table Vendor Helpers on the street (submit here) - Yard Sign Re-purposing (craft project - spray paint our old ones chalk paint and then Sept 17 we chalk on messages about parking and bathrooms) (reply to this email to coordinate or submit here) - Stage Manager for Veterans Place Music (submit here) Volunteer Signup Page > Sponsorships Open! Thank you Key Food,  The Station, Remark Printing, Rabe & Co., Last Outpost, Hudson Valley Credit Union for returning as sponsors for 2023! Sponsor spots are open at all levels, and can be secured here. Sponsor support goes to producing this day that is dedicated to bringing social services to the youth and community. This is the best way for businesses to show their support and get on signage, T-shirts and/or website. Sponsor Here > Table Registration: Still a few spots left! Apply for and Register your table here > Parade Registration: Let's see you! Businesses can participate in parade. Apply for and Register your Parade group 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, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade Daley and Katie Hellmuth. Open Mic At Howland Cultural Center Day: Friday, August 25, 2023 Time: 7pm-10pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Fourth Friday music series! Music, poetry & spoken word Information > Newburgh Family Adventure Day at Long Dock Park  Day: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Time: 9am-2pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY Explore aquatic life, learn about the health of the river, and enjoy a delicious and free lunch! Information > SelfCare Crawl Day: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Time: 12pm-8pm Location: This self care event will feature over 30 studios, eateries, spas, and shops who will offer a sampling of incredible group classes, wellness treatments, outdoor activities, small bites, drinks & more. This is a fantastic event to come solo in order to meet people and make new friends or with the whole family so you can sample local experience offerings, get to know the latest self care activities in town... and explore what's new on Main Street! Information > Yoga & Beer: New Wave At Two Way Brewing Day: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Time: 10:45am-12:00pm Location: Two Way Brewing, Beacon, NY All-levels class outside on the patio while sipping a complimentary beverage of choice! You read that right - yoga...beer...patio. Information > Don't forget about the Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > This burrito tates as good as it is pretty! Head on into the Hudson Valley Food Hall and Dulce Cielo MX to indulge in 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 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 Love shrimp and scallops? Get the shrimp and scallop plate from Baja! A win-win! Because Baja is always changing their menu, you can always expect seasonal and fresh goodness/ PS! Don't forget that TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos. Oh & Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm :)  PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BOI  Long Dock Park - down by the river Hot diggity DOG! Head on down to Long Dock Park for Beacon Boi's food cart! Hot dogs and "cold ass drinks." Look for this hot dog stand on Main Street during the Spirit of Beacon Day! Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm-Dark Location: Find the Beacon Boi cart down at Long Dock Park. Walk to the kayak locker, then take a right down that path to the strip of picnic tables. Beacon Boi is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. The Lobster Roll at Carter's Restaurant! Only available on Sundays because its special sauce is only made fresh once per week. If you like big chunks of lobstah', then you will enjoy this roll. Comes with Carter's signature wide fries. PS: The kitchen is now open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with the bar open until 12:30am! Head on in and sit at the bar or in the lounge. Good people, good food, good vibes. PPS! Brunch on Sunday's from 11am-3pm! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 Custom design doesn't always mean a complex new design. Sometimes it means re-imagining a diamond or gemstone into a new setting, like making an old engagement ring into a new pendant, like the one pictured here! Sometimes less is more! If you have an idea for a custom design, but need some assistance, stop into HV Goldsmith. The team is happy to work with you to bring your vision to life! See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon New season around the corner means you need new glasses! Especially ones that look good like this - with all the fall flannel! Luxe Optique is always offering new styles and designers in shop to ensure there is something for everyone! Stop in and start the season in style! PS: Eye doctor appointments available here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall classes have dropped at Yanarella for registration! Ballet, Tap, Combination Classes, Contemporary, 'Dance With Me', and more. Save your spot and sign up now. Classes start at just $12/class! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, their studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > PS: Catch Yanarella in the Spirit of Beacon Parade 2023! Yanarella 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 Beacon Dental is happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends! 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!            "WAIT, WHAT IS THAT?" PODCAST The sister podcast from ALBB and Tin Single, "Wait, What Is That?" co-hosts Brandon Lillard and Katie Hellmuth explore the Barbie Movie. Neither of them knew what the other was going to say about the movie, and there was a plot-twist to their take-aways! Kate came full with pink highlighter and Vogue magazine with interview with the producer and actor, Margot Robbie, to border the discussion. Watch this on Instagram until they drop the podcast to every podcast platform near you. Watch Here > TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle specializes in getting the word out, and that includes podcasts. We make one, and can produce one for you. Got ideas? Bring them to Tin Shingle and let us produce for you. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, the local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. Learn More > 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. 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