Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-22-16

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Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Line Dance For A Cause: Special charity event to benefit The Grace Smith House at Poughkeepsie Nissan next month on Thursday, June 23rd.
  • 2nd Annual Local Cider Market & Tasting:  Held at the Deyo House Lawn across DuBois Fort in New Paltz. There were will be many tasty goods from local vendors to sample.
This date and more are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look to get a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Mid-Hudson Valley Infertility Support Group:  Added to our new "Support Group" category.  
  • BeaconArts Member Meet-Up: at 2 Way Brewing Company this Wednesday, May 25th, you can still sign up to join.
Find direct links to this item and more in our Adult Classes Guide.




You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-15-16

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Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Niche Factory Sale: Set for Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, offering amazing discounts - 50% to 80% off!
This date and more are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look to get a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Reset & Renew Your Mindset with Kate Rabe: Learn to get more profit for your business at this half-day workshop held at the Holiday Inn Express in Fishkill on June 13th. 
Find direct links to this item and more in our Adult Classes Guide.


  • Compass Arts: New class dates added for June, including Mommy & Me classes
  • Parent & Child Portrait Class with Maria Amor: New Art & Craft location added, Atelier Room 205 at the old Beacon High School. Classes begin in June for 3rd grade through 5th grade.

Find direct links to each of these items in our Kids Classes Guide.



  • ReMade: Added to our Shopping Guide. Located next to Clay Wood & Cotton at 133 Main St., Beacon, NY. 
Visit our Shopping Guide for a full listing of retail options that line Main Street and nearby.



  • The Vault: Visit our latest Restaurant Guide Sponsor, at 446 Main Street. 
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





  • The Blushery: Our newest Beauty Guide sponsor. They are giving away 20 percent-off discount cards to be used toward your next spa service. Does it get better? Yes! Enter their contest to win a free spray tan! They're giving one away to someone who checks in at The Blushery with a picture on Instagram by tagging #theblushery #BlusheryBirthday.
  • Twins Barber Shop is our latest addition to the Beauty Guide. Check them out at 349 Main Street.
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-8-16

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Happy Mother's Day! Have you read our Mother's Day 2016 Guide yet? Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Burger & Beer Bash: Held this year at Dutchess Stadium on Thursday, August 11th. Tickets on sale now!
  • City-Wide Yard Sale: Taking place Saturday, June 11th, throughout Beacon
  • Bija Beacon Homestead BBQ & Art Opening: A free event featuring art from R.A. McBride
  • Howland Public Library Awards Ceremony: A benefit for the Howland Public Library Savoit Fund
  • Howland Cultural Center Monthly Events: Including Open Mic Night, Bridge Club, Community Chorus, May Art Exhibit and more.
All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look for a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Meditation Category: We've added a new category and this class at Howland Cultural Center on Thursdays, May 12-26, 2016. 
  • All Sport Health & Fitness classes added for May 2016
Find direct links to each of of these items in our Adult Classes Guide.


  • Babysitting Training Course: Added from Fishkill Recreation Center, held May 21, 2016
  • Imagination's Playground Block Party: Added from Beacon Recreation Center, every Monday 10-11 am
  • Beacon Craft Workshop: "Clay Feast" class dates for May and June

Find direct links to each of these items in our Kids Classes Guide.



  • Compass Arts: More Summer workshops added, with August 2016 dates. 
Visit our Summer Camp Guide for more options available in the area.


  • Barb's Butchery: Prepare your next slow-cooked meal or sausage breakfast for the week ahead, and save 20%! Visit Barb’s Butchery's Frozen Foods ‘fridge, where all frozen rib-eye and sausage are 20% off.
  • Did you know we have a Best Brunches Guide? Yes, we do! Harry's Hot Sandwiches is the latest addition, and Kitchen Sink is now open for brunch. 
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





  • River Therapeutic Massage is offering 10% off Mini Spa Sessions (foot scrub, neck/shoulder, hand/foot). When you buy six sessions, you get two free gift certificates while supplies last. 
  • Campbell & Campbell Hair Salon is our latest addition to the Beauty Guide. 
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 4-24-16

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Happy Sunday! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • The Howland Cultural Center: Many events have been added for the remainder of April and dates in May, such as their May exhibit celebrating National Asian-American Month and a playreading in July - Murder At Prisonwell Manor.
  • Meet The Candidates: A Q&A session with the candidates running for the Beacon City School District.
  • Constellation 2016 Sessions: Tours begin on May 7 with Melissa McGill. The land art project Constellation continues to light every night at sunset and launches its second season of sunset boat tours.

All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Come & Paint: Fundraising for the Seniors program at The Salvation Army on Main Street on April 30, May 21, and June 18.
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.



  • Get Frosted Cupcakery: Get Frosted Cupcakery has Sparkling Strawberry cupcakes that have...sparkles!
  • Barb's Butchery: Now has two new chicken sausages: a Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sausage, and a new Chicken Curry Sausage.

You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Sunday! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Scenic Hudson Kayak Storage: Lottery for storage is open until April 22nd 
  • The Loom Record Release Party: Saturday April 23rd at The Howland Cultural Center
  • K104's 5th Annual Cupcake Festival: Sunday May 8th at Main Street in Fishkill

All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!
  • All Sport Health & Fitness:  Camp Fit program dates, School's Out Daycare Program
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.
  • The Beacon Pantry: more classes added such as Beginning Butchery, Cooking For The Week, and A Taste Of The Beacon Pantry
  • All Sport Health & Fitness: April is "Buddy Month", plus Comedy Night, Health & Nutrition workshops and more April events.
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.



  • COLORANT Re-Opening: Hours are 11 am to 6 pm, Friday through Sunday. 
You can always check our Shopping Guide for the latest openings and promotions!



  • Barb's Butchery: Beginner class at The Beacon Pantry, "Beginner Butchery With Barb - Chicken" on April 26th. 
  • Royal Crepes:  Now open at 303 Main Street in Beacon


You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Sunday! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Common Ground Farm Plant Sale:   Saturday May 7th, at Tito Santanas Taqueria.
  • Come on Beacon, let's dance!: Saturday April 22nd, 8pm at The Howland Cultural Center. 
  • Hudson Valley Mac n Cheese Festival: Saturday, April 30th in Washingtonville, NY. Those who were lucky enough to score tickets (it sold out!) look for Barb's Butchery cooking up a batch of special mac and cheese! Wonder what her twist on the recipe will be!
All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!

  • Boys & Girls Soccer: Fishkill Recreation, 4th to 6th Grade, registration required
  • Just Dance: SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates, 1st Sunday of the month (kids & adults)
  • Clay Garden: Beacon Craft Workshop, ages 5-8 and 8-12 starting this week
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.
  • Cheese & Wine Pairing Class: Friday April 8th at The Beacon Pantry
  • Kayaking: How To Get Started: Thursday, April 7th at The Howland Public Library (new category)
  • Overcome The Overwhelm. Make Time. Make Money: Thursday, April 7th at Oak Vino Wine Bar
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.

  • OPEN HOUSE: Camp Fit at All Sport Health & Fitness in Fishkill, NY
  • Fishkill Recreation Programs: The Artist Corner, Mad Science, Snapology, Sports Camp, Junior & Senior Day Camps
Check Summer Camp Guide for ages, rates, and registration details.



  • "The Naked & The Lens" Launch Party & Book Signing: at The Pfotoshop Saturday, April 9th (Second Saturday!)

You can always check our Shopping Guide for the latest openings and promotions!



Saturday, April 30th, Barb’s Butchery will be cooking up the best of the best mac and cheese for a Hudson Valley Mac and Cheese Festival in Washingtonville. Kids 10 and under eat free. VIP TICKETS ONLY LEFT!

You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Easter!  Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan your weeks and months ahead.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!


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  • Coffee House at The Howland Cultural Center: Saturday April 2nd
  • Record Store Day: Saturday April 16th
  • Ree-Play Sale: April 29 through May 1st
  • Hudson Valley Hullabaloo & Craft Brew Bugaloo: Saturday May 21st

All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!


  • Barb's Butchery: Wide selection of fresh cuts of grass or grain angus beef.  Closed Easter Sunday.
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!




  • Beacon Craft Workshop: Ages 4-10, at Ilana’s home in Beacon, right near Sargent School.
Check out our Summer Camp Guide for a full list of great options.


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  • New categories added: Cheerleading, Football, Softball.
  • Building and Drawing En Espanol: From Beacon Craft Workshop - Ages 4-7, a fusion of Spanish language and 3-D and 2-D art making.
  • Art, Yoga, Music, & Language: From Compass Arts
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.


  • Knit, Slip & Beyond: April dates added from Beacon Arts Studio
  • Sea Lion Talk: Saturday April 2nd at The Howland Public Library 
  • Author Talk With Shadei Williams: Thursday March 31st at The Howland Public Library 
  • Spoon Carving Class: With Keith Decent at Spire Studios
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Sunday everyone! We have so many goodies to share with you this week, so get your calendars ready!



This week is the start of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Some of the participating restaurants are right here in Beacon, including The Vault, Cafe Amarcord, Kitchen Sink Food & Drink, and Baja 328.
BAJA 328 is a Featured Business in ALBB's Restaurant Guide.

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In the Events Guide, we are excited to hear that the Second Beacon Jazz Fest has announced its 2016 date - June 25th. Will we see you there?

After you let the kids have fun at the Easter celebrations at Memorial Park, get your dancing shoes on and head on over to The Howland Cultural Center for their next dance, "Come on Beacon! Let's Dance!" We popped our heads inside during the last dance, and it looked like a lot of fun!



Last week we shared the Maple Fest going on in Fishkill this month. If that is not enough, a second fest has been added for March 12th at Randolph School in Wappingers Falls.


All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!


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Spring Break is almost here and the kids will be home. Do you have stuff planned to keep them busy but still learning? Scenic Hudson is having a special Spring Break series March 22-25, with different activities (such as Basic Fishing, Bird Watching and more) scheduled for each day.

Late last week we shared an update of all the awesome classes and events going on with our friends at All Sport Health & Fitness. Some of the special classes they have going on this month include Cycle/Yoga Fusion, Irish Ride (Spinning), Motown Ride (Spinning) and more.


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New This Week in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides At A Little Beacon Blog!

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We've made so many updates to our classes and guides this week, we want to make sure you do not miss a thing!

We just found out this week that the 10th Annual Beacon Barks Parade has been postponed until the last Sunday of April 2017. In the meantime, please continue to support the Dutchess County SPCA and Beacon Barkery.


A Little Beacon Blog is happy to be a sponsor of "Turning Passion Into Profit" at Beahive on March 16th. The event is hosted by HV Women In Business, and the topic will be about how to become successful by doing what you love.
Don't worry, "CTPassat," we have added more language classes (including Spanish!) from the Fishkill Recreation Center.

Has your kid expressed an interest in Babysitting? Make sure they are trained the right way.  We added a new Babysitting category to our Kids Classes, featuring workshops that aspiring caregivers can sign up for.

Has the craft bug bitten you? Take a road trip down to Pelham in Westchester County to learn the craft of Wet Felting, where you learn to transform delicate wool fibers and into strong cloth with beautiful texture.

And don't forget to keep moving! We added more Zumba! and Tai Chi classes at the Veterans Memorial Building and Beacon Recreation Center.


March is jam-packed with upcoming events to check out! Easter is early this year, so bring the kids to Memorial Park for their annual Easter Egg hunt. More new events include a magic show with illusionist Ryan Dutcher, a special "Coffee House" night at the Howland Cultural Center (check out the "Women Artists Of The Hudson Valley" exhibit while you're there), and the inaugural Parade Of Green for St. Patrick's Day!


Plan ahead for April by supporting The Beacon Players with their rendition of Peter Pan at Beacon High School.

Do you have a class or workshop you would like us to consider adding? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or via email at editorial@alittlebeacon.com. 

New This Week in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides At A Little Beacon Blog!

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There seems to be a theme with the classes and events added to our Things To Do In Beacon guides this week - keep it in the family! Not only is a new "Parenting" category added, we added more classes from Waddle n Swaddle, ranging from pre-natal topics to teaching children French!

Want a change of scenery and to spend some time on a farm? Stony Kill Farm is opening its doors Saturdays and Sundays for Open Barn tours starting this month through November. Parents can even sign up to volunteer as a guide with their child!

Another class added for parent/child is the Dancin' 2's program at Yanarella Ballet School, which started this week for as young as 16 months. This class introduces children to creative movement, helping them to develop motor skills as they run, skip and jump the day away.

If you always wanted to learn how to knit, it is never too late to start, and it can be a therapeutic skill to have. Beacon Art Studio has started their Knit, Slip and Beyond class for young and old, beginner or advanced.

Speaking of crafts, added to our Events page is Fishkill's Fine Arts & Craft Fair, hosted by the Fishkill Business Association, which is going into its 23rd year. They are looking for vendors for this year's event, so get your applications in!


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New This Week in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides At A Little Beacon Blog!

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Our Classes Guides, which are part of the Things to Do in Beacon Guides, continue to grow this week!  The Beacon Pantry has more classes coming this month if you want to up your cheese-and-wine pairing game. We also added more classes for moms-to-be or brand new moms, with classes from Waddle n Swaddle. Our friends at the updated Howland Public Library have a new kids class starting this weekend, Kids Explore: Sea+Space.

We have added more categories to both Kids and Adults Classes to help your searching and get you exposure to more business classes and workshops: 

Baby/Infant (Kids)
Business (Adults)
Cooking (Adults)
Food/Tasting (Adults)
Open Houses (Kids)
Pre-Natal (Adults)

We appreciate everyone sharing their classes and workshops with us on Twitter, Facebook, and via email at editorial@alittlebeacon.com, so keep them coming!

More Annual Events are being added too! Next month, visit the Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill for their FREE 13th Annual Sugar Maple Celebration, co-sponsored by The Fresh Air Fund and New York State Outdoor Education Association.



Beacon Pantry: Cutest Little Grocery Store

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UPDATE [7/8/15]: Beacon Pantry has moved! To 382 Main Street and now has outdoor seating and more seating inside.
 
Food is getting so GOOD on Main Street Beacon! Pretty soon we will have no excuses for not knowing what to make for dinner.  

Beacon's newest foodie destination is the Beacon Pantry, located just past the middle part of Main Street at 382 Main Street, Beacon Pantry sells artisanal and farmstead cheeses, charcuterie and fine foods, with an emphasis on domestic, small-scale products. Tasting of the cheese is encouraged in the shop. Do start including Beacon Pantry on your Second Saturday walks for specialty tastings! Beacon Pantry also plans on offering cheese classes.


Beacon Pantry's cute, cream shelves adorn dark wood floors and are stocked with the finest pastas and sauces. Their freezer is a full meal, dessert included, with vegi burgers from Little Green Food's Handcrafted Burger line. You'll also find in the freezer what seems to be some of the best ice creme on the planet, Brooklyn-based Phin & Phebes. The first flavor these ice creme creators made was based on Ritz crackers, chocolate, peanut butter and a few other crave-worthy ingredients. A must-have in your freezer? Yes. 


Can we discuss this little but mighty sign? Carrot cake, lemon cake, and chocolate truffle tart. Something tells me that this small sign will change at whim. The dessert rack is on top of the fine cheeses and meats. Italian sausages, blue cheese, and many other choices tempt you as you go to pay for your goodies.

Immediately you get a supportive vibe while in Beacon Pantry, and the proof is on the shelves. More Good syrups are available here in at least four flavors including the ginger ale and root beer, which is extra awesome because More Good has opened up their new store down a few blocks.




Chocolate Making Classes in NYC - Truffles!

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How I WISH I were in NYC to take this class! But you might be, or have friends who are. If you are, pass this along. It's from a friend of mine and fellow member at 'PRENEUR, Jill Frechtman. She is the founder and chief chocolate covered pretzel designer at Fretzels.


FOR THE LOVE OF TRUFFLES! (Chocolate Truffles 101)
Indulge your taste buds with the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat – Truffles. In this confectionery class, you’ll learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about truffles, including their history, basic recipes, and various techniques for creating, flavoring, and designing your very own sweet truffle treats.

LEARN FROM THE MASTER:
World-renowned second generation master chocolatier (and Chocolate Works co-owner), Joe Whaley, makes a guest teaching appearance.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Thursday March 8th, 7-9pm

PRICE:
$65 per person

Classes are run by Fretzels by Jill Founder & Chief Pretzel Designer, Jill Frechtman, known for her edibly artistic twists on traditional treats and held at the brand new Chocolate Works NYC on the upper west side.
641 Amsterdam Avenue (@91st Street)
New York, NY 10025

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Chocolate Works at 212.799.3630.

And here is the Facebook page for Chocolate Works.

Cupcake Competition and Classes at First Presbyterian Church

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Yes, you read that right - a Cupcake Competition is coming to Beacon, and they are offering classes the day before! All profits will be donated to the First Presbyterian Church of Beacon NY, who has a new minister in town, Ben Larson-Wolbrink, who is looking to step up the involvement of his church in the community. You may have seen him give the dog blessing at this year's Beacon Barks Parade (2011).

The Cupcake Competition is on September 17th, 2011 from 9am-5pm at 60 Liberty Street, Beacon NY. Tickets are on sale now at www.shavkin.com and are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 4-13. You can also buy tickets at the door the day of the event, at which point they are $7 for adults, and $4 for ages 4-13. To view special demonstrations, you may buy a ticket for $10. Details are here.

You will see amazing displays of cupcakes, and designs you never thought possible. This is a professional cupcake competition with real "sugar artists". Over at 'PRENEUR, I suppose we'd call them sugar-preneurs.

Classes are available. The coordinator of this event is Diane Shavkin. For questions about the classes, email her at dshavkin@optionline.net, and see her website here.

Have fun!