SCHEDULE: Happenings, A ReOpening, A Menu Revamp, And More... 7/24/2020

Thank You! So many of you last week contributed financially as readers, bought a tote bag, and came on board as a sponsor. Please welcome our newest sponsors to A Little Beacon Blog's super special Guides, where we can bring more about them to you:

Lewis & Pine: The adorable shop on Main Street from the designer Yali Lewis who designs the jewelry inside. Beacon is very fortunate to have her, as her style is sleek and stellar.


Beacon Mercantile: Your answer for your summertime aromas and perfumes. Toni Hacker handcrafts all of her products right in the store, and even has secret collaborations with other makers.


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Communities Unite: A March For Justice
Day
: Saturday, July 25, 2020
Time: 11am
Location: Memorial Park
Organized by Ali T. Muhammad, sister cities are encouraged to attend, from Newburgh, Cold Spring, Poughkeepsie, etc. From the organizers: "Calling all Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC): We need you to share your voice in this demonstration of excellence and community." Club Draw Beacon is leading a solutions-oriented sign making session open for all and kid friendly at Memorial Park. Beacon4BlackLives will be leading the March down Fishkill Avenue and then down Main Street, stopping at PohIll Park and walking through the police station. They will stop for a 8:46 second pause and continue marching down through the train station. Then they walk to river front and have speeches at 1:30/2pm and then breakout sessions 3pm.
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Howland Cultural Center Member Art Show
Day
: Saturday, July 25+26, 2020
Time: 1pm
Take a peek into the Howland Cultural Center this weekend with their Member Arts Show. Mask up, social distance, and enjoy the art.
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Towne Crier: Stories & Songs with Jeff Daniels
Day: Sunday, July 26, 2020
Time: 7pm
Location: LIVESTREAM - The Towne Crier, Beacon, NY
Price: Tickets $15 (Please note that Towne Crier is NOT selling tickets for the live stream. They are being sold by Jeff Daniels via Crowdcas).
The Towne Crier is presenting a live-streamed show with award-winning actor and singer-songwriter Jeff Daniels for an intimate concert experience full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell - and plenty of smiles. Stick around for a 15-30 min audience Q&A following the show. The questions submitted will be reviewed, with some then passed along to Jeff for reply.
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Beacon's Summer Concerts In The Park
Day: Tuesdays, July 28, 2020
Time: 5-5:45pm
Performances at Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park. Come out for a free evening of performance, song and magic brought to you by Beacon Recreation. Performances from Compass Arts & Gwen Laster of Creative Strings Improvisers Orchestra. Each week, different performers will be bringing different experiences for all ages to Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
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Fishkill's Summer Concerts In The Park
Day
: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Time: 6:30pm
Fishkill's Summer Concerts in the Park Series. Each week features a different local band. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts are held on Wednesdays (Thursdays will be the Rain Date). From the organizers: "Please wear a mask or face covering whenever you are not in your seat such as when you are using the restrooms, to and from your car, and whenever else you are unable to practice social distancing. You do not have to wear your mask to dance but we recommend doing your best to distance yourself from the closest dancer."
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

 

Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open and delivering!


EAT CHURCH
511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon

"I don't know how you do the voodoo that you do so well...!" That fresh flavor voodoo that Eat Church is known for is going back to the kitchen for a menu re-do, or menu-refresh - to deal with all of this hotness weather. Keep it tuned here for when they are BACK.
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BAJA 328
328 Main Street, Beacon

New Temporary Hours! Looks like it's dinner during the week (closed Mondays), and lunch and dinner during the weekend. Pictured here: The Baja Paella.
Tuesday - Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm08pm
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The Pandorica’s 6th Anniversary
165 Main Street, Beacon

Day: Saturday, July 25, 2020
Time: 6pm
The Pandorica invites you to join in helping  celebrate their 6 years of bringing fans together for a unique experience that pays homage to their favorite show, Doctor Who. Participate in the fun and come in  cosplay, there will be prizes!!! The Pandorica Open's/The Big Bang with a live introduction from Jon Davey, the man behind the mask. Jon has played over 40 characters on Doctor Who including but not limited to the headless Cyberman in The Pandorica Opens, he will follow up his introduction with a Q&A from you the fans.
RSVP: Seating is limited. Reservations only. Call (845) 831-6287. Call right now.
 


LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

Here we have Brendon effortlessly styling a pair of Jacques Marie Mage, and guess what...you can front that style pretty easily too. The stylists at Luxe Optique make you feel amazing every time you are in there, and are looking forward to helping you find the right next pair of frames for your personality and face.
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BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon

Binnacle Books is filling up their Prison Project initiative! This project brings books to prisoners. Each book can be sponsored (bought) by you, and Binnacle Books sends it along to the right person. See details here, and get on their newsletter or follow their Instagram for alerts on when the next batch is available to participate in.
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LEWIS & PINE
133 Main Street, Beacon

Lewis & Pine is reopening! Located steps away Bank Square Coffee, it's that cute little shop that you always want to go into, but has been closed because...designer Yali was having her first baby with her husband Steve! Liora is their daughter's name. Welcome her to the world by treating yourself or your someone special to any piece of  jewelry from Lewis & Pine. Featured here is the "Transformer Necklace." is minimal and elegant, but it's not simple. Their signature design hides a secret: it's actually two necklaces in one! Wear the center bar vertically to create an elegant v-shape or turn it horizontally for a unique crisscrossed style. The perfect necklace for every day, the Transformer goes with everything but looks like nothing else. Designed to transform your outfit.
Materials: Sterling silver, Oxidized (darkened) sterling silver, 14K Gold-filled
Price: $89
Sale! Use the code: REOPENING for buy one, get one at 50% off on all jewelry purchases!
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BEACON MERCANTILE
493 Main Street, Beacon

Beach house vibes on tap? Yes, please! Beacon Mercantile's scent collab with @salt.and.umber is inspired by the perfect beach day. Sun warmed skin on sand. Crashing waves at sundown. Salty beach clothes left to dry in the sun. Pop by the shop today and catch a W A V E.
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Beacon Mercantile is a Sponsor, thank you!

View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide.

ANTALEK & MOORE
340 Main Street, Beacon

Antalek & Moore works with a lot of different insurance carriers. One of their favorites is Travelers, who has published a few pool safety tips you'll want a refresher on. Get it...refresh...in a pool...
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Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!


TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format.
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. has started the redesign of the website for Barb's Butchery. She has outgrown her current one, and wants to be able to work the website herself more. Using Squarespace, elements of ecommerce and blogging are going to be used to sell her new candles and merch, as well as upload videos of her viral TikTok videos. Keep your eyes here. Reach out if you need a new website too! Consulting also available if you're going it yourself.
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Luxe Optique Is Hiring Private Airbnb Manager For Apartments
The owners of Luxe Optique own their building with 4 apartments above the storefront. These have been redesigned and include washers/dryers for the short term rental market using Airbnb’s platform.
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Luxe Optique Is Hiring Cleaner of Airbnb Apartments
Luxe Optique is hiring a regular cleaning person or service to clean 4 apartments between Airbnb guests.
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The Retail Therapy Guide - 5/22/2020

It's Memorial Day Weekend, and we have 3 words to kick off this weekend edition of the newsletter: THANK YOU Veterans. Re-read this speech from LTC Caroline Pogge on a  woman's perspective during her time serving in Iraq. She reminded the audience that women first started serving in the armed forces in secret.


Dutchess County Memorial Day Drive-By Parade
Day
: Monday, May 25, 2020
Time: 11am
Location: Throughout Dutchess County
This may be the largest Memorial Day parade the county has seen with a cavalcade of vehicles from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and fire vehicles from various municipalities and districts. The convoy will depart at 11 a.m. from Poughkeepsie and the Dutchess County War Memorial.

Beacon of Love Fareground Fundraiser Preview
Day
: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Location: beacon-of-love.myshopify.com
Beacon of Love, a coalition of area residents, are announcing an online art show/fundraiser to benefit Fareground, a Beacon-based nonprofit organization, that has ramped up its efforts to combat food insecurity in the wake of Covid-19. On May 26, the online fundraiser will go live for previews only at https://beacon-of-love.myshopify.com/. Featuring works by 30 local artists and with prices tiered at $100, $150, and $250, the sale will go live on May 30 and run through June 2.
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The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Virtual 5K Run & Walk
Days
: Sunday May 17-June 17, 2020
Time: At Your Own Pace
Location: Favorite trail, your neighborhood, the park, your treadmill!
Complete a 5 Kilometer run and/or walk (5K kilometers = 3.1 miles) in the comfort of your own neighborhood or on a treadmill between May 17th  and June 17th, 2020. You choose the date, the time and location.
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

 

See Who's Brewing Coffee In Beacon and  Who is Brewing Beer And Selling Cans In/Near Beacon

Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, delivering, or has paused for now.

THE VAULT 
The Vault is now offering free local delivery! Call (845)202-7735 to place your order! Their hours are: 
Tues-Thur 12-7pm
Fri & Sat 12-8pm
Sun 12-7pm

They have $5 off $35, $10 off $50 discounts from Tuesday to Thursday. 
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BEACON PANTRY

Beacon Pantry is open 10am-6pm - closed Mondays but you can still order or pick up. The store is stocked full of goods.  Check out what is on their shelves through their Instagram (@beaconpantry) and plan ahead for your next curbside pick up order. If you do come to the store, please wear a mask and follow their capacity guidelines posted on our door.  View their product list HERE.  Contact Beacon Pantry by email or phone at Beaconpantry@gmail.com or (845) 765-1933. 
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EAT CHURCH
Thursday through Sunday you can grab a bite to eat from Eat Church. You can grab their daily special or pick from their menu. Visit their website to view current menu & place your orders for pickup or delivery or call (917) 364-0838. Online ordering is super easy! And the view of the mountain is spectacular. Eat Church food truck located on the hill at Industrial Arts at 511 Fishkill Avenue.  Plenty of parking in the swooping parking lots.
Follow them on Instagram (@eatchurch) for daily specials only available at the truck.
Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor!
 
KITCHEN SINK
Kitchen Sink has been popping open on the weekends with a stuffed theme. Lots of things are stuffed and little, and available in limited quantities. Their menu opens up on the weekend, and you got to go to their website fast to place your order. Same with Eat Church if you want to snag their specials!




 
 
HOMESPUN FOODS
Homespun is hanging in there as a wine shop at the moment, and specialty grocery destination or delivery service! The wine list at Homespun is selective and extremely special, if you value where the vine is rooted and how the growing season was. Saturdays are their days for pickup of grocery and wine bundles, and delivery is available for other days. While the kitchen is not open, you can still get carrot cake logs! Start browsing here.

 
 


SOLSTAD HOUSE
Solstad House asks "what exactly does an open retail shop look like in the COVID-19 era?" They want to hear from YOU. While there will mandates in place (ie: wearing masks, etc.) they want to know what else can be done to make you, the customer, feel safe not only in their shop but other local businesses in Main Street. Leave a comment in their Instagram post with your thoughts.
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BINNACLE BOOKS
Beacon artists  @daniel_weise and @kalener (@clubdrawbeaconny) have put together an incredible initiative called WearTogether which pairs local artists with local businesses: the result, beautiful t-shirts with proceeds supporting both the artists and the businesses. You have TWO weeks to get your hands on this limited edition BINNACLE BOOKS / URSULA K. LE GUIN T-SHIRT drawn by @shamblanderson!  Order by visiting this link.  You can find more Beacon businesses participating and support at https://weartogether.shop/pages/beacon-ny
Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!


PTACEK HOME

We don't have to tell you how beautiful Hudson Valley wood is, let the endgrain speak for itself! Save a chunk of wood this Memorial Day! Order now on PTÁČEK Home's website at www.ptacekhome.com with curbside pickup or front door delivery! This One Chunk Console is now 30% off, now at $664.  Visit their website for more information!
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LUXE OPTIQUE
Luxe Optique is featured in A Little Beacon Blog's latest article on how some boutiques who were slow to build an ecommerce side of their websites, quickly dove in to develop this option when the shut-down happened. While Luxe Optique did have a website, they are currently building a new ability to order contacts online - even if you got your prescription with another doctor. Read all about it!
Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!


ECHO BOUTIQUE
Don’t all rush at once…space yourselves…but one of the most innovative shop windows in Beacon right now is at Echo Boutique at 470 Main Street, on the east end of town near the mountain. This boutiques with a wide curated selection of women’s clothing, kids toys, and some men’s accessories as well, was one of the first stores to voluntarily shut down - even before the Executive Order. Now, they are one of the first windows on Main Street to organize inventory in such a way that people can shop by number from the other side of the glass.

BEAUTY TIP
Are you trimming your own bangs? Shaping your own beard? Plucking your own eyebrows? Massaging your own neck? If you miss your stylist for these things, go ahead and send them some cash when you're doing this beauty update to yourself. They will thank you, and it helps them see you on the other side.

Change is hard! Adapting to learning online through Zoom and other meeting platforms can be intimidating.  Our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, shares her own experience overcoming her anxiety when she had to take her yoga teaching from the studio to her bedroom (!!) for Firefly Yoga's online Zoom classes.  And while she's referencing yoga, this can be applied to any kind of online gathering from classes and workshops to meetups! You can read more in her personal blog Ink+Coffee+Yoga

Not Quite BOB Teen Zoom Book Club
Day
: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Time: 3pm
Host: Howland Public Library
The library's annual summer program Battle of the Books has been cancelled. So, while you'll have to wait until next year to compete to for the banner, that doesn't mean you can't meet to share your love of reading. Interested in joining? Email Coach Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. You don't have to be a former High School Battle of the Books team member to join.
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Zoom Trendy Stitching Workshop For Tweens and Teens
Day: Thursday, Day
: Thursday May 28, 2020
Time: 3:30pm
Host: Howland Public Library
Grade 5 and up
This virtual hand-sewing workshop, presented by Ellen Brown, is geared for students grades 5 and up. Via Zoom, participants will learn how to use a trendy one-straight-stitch embroidery technique to accessorize or fix clothes and other items.
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Zoom Stay Put Bookmark Workshop For Tweens and Teens
Day
: Thursday, May 28, 2020
Time: 5pm
Host: Howland Public Library
Grade 5 and up
This virtual hand-sewing workshop, presented by Ellen Brown, is geared for students grades 5 and up. Via Zoom, participants will learn how to use material and hand stitching techniques to create a personalized bookmark.
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View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide.

BEACONARTS

Have you seen the makeover done to the brick man on N. Chestnut St just off Main Street? Located on the side of Last Outpost next to Dennings Point Distillery, BeaconArts caught up with building owner Joe Darmetko adding a mask to "the duke".  Meet Joe in this Instagram video
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ANTALEK & MOORE
A friendly reminder from Antalek & Moore that their offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 for the Memorial Day Holiday. And if you're planning a cookout at home with your immediate family, don't forget to clean and maintain your grill as our friends at Antalek & Moore recently reminded us in this video they shared from Lowe's on their Facebook page

PS: It's Friday, and Antalek & Moore wants to know what you're doing this weekend to get your foodie on? Chime in on their Instagram post! ALBB is ordering mozzarella sticks, at the very least, from Max's.
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TIN SHINGLE
Thinking of becoming a screenwriter? Are you dusting off your keyboard to finally type it out? Tin Shingle Members get to watch this interview with a person such as you, Patty Carey, who lost sight of her writing dreams when her career in Location Managing in New York City took over her life. When she had children and took the summers off, her itch to write grew stronger, and she listened. Her first show was produced last year, after winning a contest of 300 other writers.
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Do you need to build your website? You do, and it's a daunting task. Sometimes, all you need is a sounding board. An expert to hold your hand as you plot your way through. Many tools are out there for you to turn the lights on, but which one do you use, and how? Square, Squarespace, WordPress, Shopify, and other niche platforms that offer special tools for specific industries. Katie James Inc. and Tin Shingle are introducing a 3-session series where people can sign up and call in to workshop their websites in a group setting.
FREE: For Tin Shingle Members, and Beacon businesses with a storefront on Main Street. There will be a fee for others taking it, and registration is limited. Details with signup link will be posted soon.
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Bespoke (aka Custom) Suit Tailoring From David Reeves Popping Up At Luxe Optique This Saturday

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It’s not often that haute couture or bespoke tailoring is available to Beaconites in Beacon on Main Street. But its time has come this Saturday, February 8, 2020, when bespoke suit tailor David Reeves (who himself is a Beaconite and has a studio in Union Square in NYC) will be popping up at Luxe Optique during their trunk show for Jacques Marie Mage, an eyewear designer of rare frames.

David will be on hand to show his style and fabric recommendations for men’s and women’s suits. Also, look at his fabric swatches for linings that serve as a pop of color, personality and uniqueness to complement the custom-tailored suit. See the video below to get a better idea.

Luxe Optique is in Beacon, NY, at 181-183 Main Street. David’s favorite eyewear designer is Jacques Marie Mage, who will also be having a trunk show at Luxe Optique the same day. This is an amazing opportunity to experience custom design in Beacon at your fingertips.

Stocking Stuffer Central 2019: Hair, Bath, Kitchen, Matchy-Matchy

Photo Credit: A Little Beacon Blog

Photo Credit: A Little Beacon Blog

Maybe you’re done with your holiday shopping (but that depends upon your definition of “done”), so here are a few stocking stuffer ideas you will find on Main Street in Beacon. We don’t call this “last-minute” shopping, because buying stocking stuffers is our favorite part of the gift-curating experience.

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This is also the most dangerous time to shop, because you will see loads of ideas for other people that you hadn’t thought of. Pad that budget.

Manic Panic Hair Color

This temporary vegan-based hair color has been available at Play (167 Main Street) for years and years. Perfect for the hair expressionist in your life. Buy a rainbow series for wild experiments, or one or two contrasting colors for a striped design.

The color is temporary, yet stays in decently well post-shower. However, if you wanted the vibrancy to stay, then you would not wash the hair. However, there is a dry bar shampoo at SallyeAnder at the other end of town. We haven’t tried it, but it’s an option.

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Art and Socks

Zakka Joy (177 Main Street, formerly Dream in Plastic) is the destination for stationery lovers who also love kitchen decor, Pusheens, stickers, socks, water bottles, pencils, sketchbooks, journals, planners, etc. With glitter pens to match. Socks make great stocking poppers - the part sticking out of the stocking that adds that visual excitement. Most of the themes of these socks are for the sarcastic ones in your life who like a little bit of dicey language, though not all. Sometimes you just need to wear a pretty sock that says: “Delicate f*ing flower.”

Books

Depending on the size of your stocking, for the protesters in your life, this Posters for Change book from Princeton Architectural Press keeps on giving with 50 rip-out-able quote posters that can be hung somewhere. Available at Binnacle Books (321 Main Street).
Pro tip: Binnacle Books can order any book for you if it is not on their shelves. Any book!

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Hygiene

Alright. So with cancer being rampant, and the quest for deodorant with no whatevers in it grows stronger with each friend who is diagnosed, the answer to an odor-blocking shield is at SallyeAnder (1 East Main Street) is the Deodorant Stone. The stone itself is odorless, and has bacteria-fighting minerals in it (find synthetic-chemical-free perfume and lotion at Beacon Mercantile just up the street, located in the old train station).

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To apply it to the skin, you wet it and rub it on. The easiest way to store the stone is in a dish, which you can also find at SallyeAnder, or at most any shop in Beacon (check RiverWinds Gallery for an artisan-made one), or an unused dish in your house that is ready for prime time.

LLTO (Live Light Travel Often) also may have a solution to hold the stone, which could even fit into these mortar bowls (featured last weekend in our weekend newsletter edition).

Bonus perk with this deodorant: It uses hardly any packaging. So this is one less piece of plastic you are putting into the trash (or recycling? not sure if plastic deodorant containers are actually recyclable these days). SallyeAnder products are made in Beacon on the west side of town in their manufacturing center, located in the same building as Brett’s Hardware. The 1 East Main Street location is SallyeAnder’s flagship retail shop.

Continuing with the bath theme, Beacon Bath and Bubble has all the bribery you need to get a child into a bath. If the deodorant stone is going to be introduced to the new 9-year-old who needs odor blocking - but you don’t want to hurt her feelings telling her this so why not make it more fun and unusual with the stone and pretty dish - the colorful bath products at Beacon Bath and Bubble will get them into the bath. The soap is made right in the store, so you can expect good ingredients in here as well.

Denise Gianna Designs Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

Denise Gianna Designs
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

Interior Design

While these chairs and lamps won’t fit into a stocking, walking by the design store Denise Gianna Designs (494 Main Street, formerly Utensil before they moved to the other end of town) will be one of the perks of walking around finding stocking stuffers IRL (in real life) vs clicking online. Gianna is a longtime Beaconite and interior designer who opened up shop in various other shops (you may remember her from her Chocolate Studio days, which is now occupied by the beef jerky shop, The Village Jerk). Stop in to see what kind of furniture may fit into your space, and if she can help you visualize.

Your Eyewear Game

Photo Credit: A Little Beacon Blog

Photo Credit: A Little Beacon Blog

An easy and flat gift that can slip into a stocking is a gift certificate from Luxe Optique. Especially if you have HSA Flex Spending to use before year end, Luxe can help with that. They also make filling your out-of-network insurance claims easy - they do it for you. So if you haven’t tried Luxe yet, walk in this time. If you collect shoes or jewelry, having the same perception of your eyewear is similar. When you go to Luxe Optique, your adjustments are complimentary, as your vision is their top priority. As featured in last weekend’s newsletter edition, ask about the end-of-year specials they have running, including the 50% off shelf.

Speaking Of The 50% Off Shelf…

Darryl’s Clothing Boutique in Beacon always has a good sale running, and right now is no exception. Perfect for matching sweaters! If you once went all out on Christmas morning with family PJs, now you can with sweaters if that’s your thing.

Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique has the sample sales you want to tell your friends about. Not that a dress fits into a stocking, but you may find an accessory or two in the store. You know what would make a great stocking topper? A tiara.

More Stores In Beacon

Many more stores are in Beacon, and you can learn about each of them in A Little Beacon Blog’s Shopping Guide. Our Shopping Guide is sponsored by local stores who invest in their local media, and we thank them for their support as we get the word out about great ideas available to you in Beacon. Sponsors include: Luxe Optique, PTACEK Home/LLTO, Darryl’s Clothing Boutique, Binnacle Books, and Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique.

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Jobs! Jobs! New Jobs Listing This Week, 7/31/2019

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A reader wrote in, asking us if we had more job listings. She said she'd rather look on A Little Beacon Blog than on Indeed or LinkedIn. Yay! We wanted to make it easier for businesses to list, so we’ve adjusted our Job Listing pricing. We’ve received a few great opportunities that you should know about, and tell your friends about.

But also, there are some art opportunities as well! See below for some open application opportunities.

3 Jobs From ViaHero, a Beacon/NYC-Based Travel/Tech Startup

ViaHero is an exciting new travel company that helps people design their travel plans around local favorites, travel independently, and see a place through a local's eyes. The concept is: Locals Plan. You Travel. ViaHero matches you with a like-minded local. They plan everything you need for your trip. You travel how you want, without missing a thing. ViaHero has been featured in The New York Times, Travel + Leisure and others. Learn more about ViaHero here.

Web UX/UI Designer (part-time) At ViaHero

  • Work with our COO and product team to develop the scope of a new feature.

  • Develop drawings, wireframes and final designs, through iterative feedback.

  • Work with our engineering team to ensure the feature is executed successfully.

  • 3+ years of UX/UI experience required, preferably with an online consumer brand.

  • Bonus: HTML, CSS, Javascript or React experience.

  • $50-70/hourly rate based on experience

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Marketing Manager/Director at ViaHero

  • Develop and execute the marketing strategy across all ViaHero channels including content marketing, affiliate partner marketing, customer referral marketing and performance marketing (email, retargeting ads, prospecting ads).

  • Craft a marketing plan that accelerates momentum and evangelism among our 20,000 paying travelers.

  • $60-85k/annual salary; competitive salary based on experience, with stock options and bonuses; awesome health insurance benefits

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Mid-Level Full-Stack Engineer at ViaHero

  • Design, develop, test and deploy new, innovative features on our web app.

  • Collaborate with the team on product management, UX design and feature prioritization.

  • You have 2+ years of experience writing JavaScript.

  • You have experience developing scalable APIs and databases with Node.js and MongoDB or comparable technologies.

  • $75-110k/annual salary; competitive salary based on experience, with stock options and bonuses; awesome health insurance benefits

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City Of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Hiring Administrative Positions - PART TIME

The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has two positions available in its office. The positions can be combined or remain separate. The first position is for bookkeeping, and the second position is for secretarial services to assist the Executive Director. A background in modified accrual accounting is required for the bookkeeping position. Candidates with PARIS and/or IDA work experience will be given preference, but experience is not necessary.

$25/hour

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OPTOMETRIST at Luxe Optique

Luxe Optique is searching for an optometrist to join a growing team and recently expanded practice. We are a well-established full-service optical practice in Beacon, NY, providing the best eyewear and eyecare experience to our flourishing clientele. Applicants should:

  • Be licensed to practice optometry in New York State.

  • Have a passion for providing excellent patient care.

  • Be knowledgeable and confident working with pediatric and adult patients.

  • Perform routine comprehensive eye exams and vision care procedures.

  • Provide extreme attention to detail and thorough examinations.

  • Administer special testing as needed.

  • Customize patient treatment based on individual needs in order to improve or correct vision.

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New Job Listings from Luxe Optique: Licensed Optician And An Optometrist

Luxe Optique has two positions available at their Main Street boutique - a Licensed Optician and Optometrist. As a member of the Luxe Optique team, you will have the opportunity to work with curated handcrafted eyewear collections from around the world, as well as sophisticated affordable lines. Luxe Optique’s mission is to provide all of their clients with the best eyewear experience possible, so a passion for providing the absolute best customer service is a must!

Licensed Optician

Luxe Optique is searching for a full/part time licensed optician to join our growing team and recently expanded store. We are a well-established full-service optical store in Beacon, NY, providing the best eyewear experience to our flourishing clientele.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • New York state licensed optician

  • Must have a passion for providing excellent customer service

  • Available to work weekends

  • Eyewear sales experience is a must

  • Knowledge of dispensing and adjusting frames

  • Reliable and excellent work ethic

  • Great sense of style

  • Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience working with high-end eyewear is preferred

  • Must be organized and pay extreme attention to detail


Optometrist

Luxe Optique is searching for an Optometrist to join our growing team and recently expanded practice. We are a well-established full-service optical practice in Beacon, NY, providing the best eyewear and eyecare experience to our flourishing clientele.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform routine comprehensive eye exams and vision care procedures

  • Provide extreme attention to detail and thorough examinations

  • Administer special testing as needed

  • Customize patient treatment based on individual needs in order to improve or correct vision

  • Assess the need for a third-party referral

  • Contact lens evaluation/insertion and removal

  • Tend to eye emergencies as needed

  • Coordinate patient care with in-house providers and opticians

  • Strictly comply with HIPAA standards and regulations in handling patient information

  • Effectively perform a variety of other projects as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • License to practice optometry in New York State

  • Must have a passion for providing excellent patient care

  • Knowledge and confidence working with pediatric and adult patients

  • Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records software is helpful

Both positions are available immediately. People interested in either position can contact and send their resumes to info@luxeoptique.com.

Exciting New Frames From Anne & Valentin Visiting Luxe Optique

What a delightful surprise while making our sponsor rounds today for this weekend’s Friday Feature in the newsletter (subscribe if you haven’t!). When stepping into Luxe Optique, we got to see a real live stylist and representative from Anne & Valentin with the newest designs.

Often, actually, we stumble in when a major line is in the store with all of their suitcases filled with precious goodies while we’re collecting a feature photo.

Meet Andry pictured here. He was sooo nice, and knew all about the designer curves of all of these new frames. Look for Luxe Optique’s feature photo in their sponsor spot this Friday!

Discover more shops in A Little Beacon Blog’s Shopping Guide! You can always tap Guides and Calendars in the navigation above - from your computer or mobile.

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A Big Thank You To Our Supporting Sponsors Of The Shopping Guide!

A big Thank You to the sponsors and supporting businesses of A Little Beacon Blog’s Shopping Guide!

This is a Guide we created that includes all shops in Beacon (if we missed you, email us!), and businesses have the opportunity to stand out with a Sponsor Spot to show readers photos inside of their shops, and special events.

Supporting Sponsors include Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, Binnacle Books and La Mère Clothing + Goods. Thank you so much! Your ongoing support helps us maintain these Guides, and produce the Happening This Weekend newsletter that everybody loves that comes out on Fridays. We’re busy working on that today!

An exciting weekend is coming up, with Second Saturday and the Parade of Green! You can always visit the Shopping Guide here, that lists all shops with addresses and links. Share with your friends who are visiting! Or use it yourself to go inside the stores! You'll be so happy you did.

If you run a business and are interested in participating, click here to our Media Kit for details.

Happening This Weekend 11/23/2018 : Happy Black Friday!

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Happy Friday... Black Friday, that is! We hope you are continuing to have a wonderful holiday weekend. The shops in Beacon have been decorating to create a delightful experience for you. Visit them, and tag us with what you find! You must stop into the new shop, La Mère Clothing + Goods, who just joined with A Little Beacon Blog as an editorial sponsor partner! That means we get to gush about what's inside their store...

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
We're kicking it off with a few hot deals from the shops around you!
Find shops' addresses in A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide:

La Mère Clothing + Goods:
All-day deals including 15% off your purchase from 10 am to 1 pm; 10% off your purchase from 1 pm to 7 pm; free "Beauty Blender" with $50 purchase (while supplies last). All purchases of $200 or more will be entered to win the Holiday Survival Kit (quilted makeup bag, super-soft ringer tee, beauty masks, OPI nail polish, Brooklyn Candle Studio travel candle, and more!)
Luxe Optique:
Receive 15% off your glasses purchase when you have Luxe Optique check what your insurance covers out of network. Yeah - it's that simple.
Lambs Hill Bridal:
Come into the boutique and see their new "Moonlight Windows" at night.
King & Curated:
(the high-end, hand-crafted jewelry store next door to Lambs Hill)
Save 15% on purchases $100 and over, and 20% on purchases of $500 or more.
Jake's Main Street Music:
(near Towne Crier)
Sale on musical gifts, instruments and stocking stuffers. Includes select instruments like ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, violins, and more.
Beetle + Fred:
Insane deals on fabric, from to 20% to 40% off almost any fabric in the store, including some new patterns, and clearance. Whoa.
Bra Fit Expert:
10% to 20% off bras, panties and pajamas.
beBhakti Yoga:
Get 40 days of unlimited yoga for $99 (expires 12/31/18) or one year of unlimited yoga for $999.
Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance.


Roger’s Folly’s Presents La Familia Swinging Blues Band
Day:
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Time: 8 to 11:30 pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Christmas Tree Lighting at Visitors Center in Polhill Park
Day:
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Time: 3 to 5 pm (rain date set for Saturday, December 1)
Location: Polhill Park, intersection of Main Street and Wolcott/Route 9D, Beacon, NY
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Broadway In Beacon Presents Happy Holidays
Day:
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Time: 4 pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.




Pre-Holiday Vintage Pop-Up @ Colorant
Days:
Saturday & Sunday, November 24 & 25, 2018
Time: Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
Location: Colorant, 146 Main St, Beacon, NY
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Kaleidoscope Pop-Up at Zora Dora's
Days:
Popping up 'till the end of February
Time: 9 am to 7 or 8 pm, days may vary
Location: Zora Dora's, 201 Main St., Beacon, NY

BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street
www.luxeoptique.com
(across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company)
Gifting glasses from Luxe Optique is totally possible and easy - even if your gift-giver is out of town. Simply call Luxe Optique at (845) 838-2020 and they can arrange everything. To "Get Luxed" is truly an experience. You are sure to find a pair of glasses that fit your personality.


BOUTIQUES IN THE MIDDLE
L a M è r e Clothing + Goods
436 Main Street
www.instagram.com/lamereclothingandgoods
You're going to find so much inside of one of Beacon's newest boutiques, L a M è r e Clothing + Goods. Think comfort paired with fashion, like hoodie sweaters, jeans and boots, as well as scarves and chunky blankets. Store owner April completes your ensemble by selling perfume and OPI nail polish. Find things for the home as well! Black Friday deals are on - see the top of this edition for details, or check right here.

BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END


Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique
1 East Main, Retail #3

www.lambshillbridalboutique.com
(near the historic dummy light)
Have you seen the "Moonlight Windows" at Lambs Hill? Drive or walk down to 1 East Main and gaze at the pretty holiday windows. Get a warm mocha from Trax, and (carefully!) step inside the stores. You will be amazed and inspired. Peek inside Lambs Hill here, and see what the shops at 1 East Main look like at night here.


Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! L a M è r e Clothing + Goods, Luxe Optique and Lambs Hill.


Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!
Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for all of the restaurants in Beacon, and see our Brunch Guide for your morning dining needs!



Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.

For a full list of upcoming classes, classes during the week, and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.



For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide.
Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.


Time to freshen up your hair style - or beard! Find a salon in Beacon at
A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide.
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
This charming and newly renovated home in Newburgh is filled with sunlight, and situated close to things to do. It is listed at $199,900 and has three bedrooms and one bathroom. According to Realtor Sarah Beckham Hooff: "A super chill neighborhood is within walking distance to the best bagel shop in Newburgh called Lox Stock & Bake." This home includes a walk-up attic, which is great for storage. Be a part of the change happening in Newburgh now...
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PARTNER SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS
BeaconArts
Menorah Lighting: Starting Sunday, December 2 at 5:30 pm, one wheel will be lit for Hanukkah each night. Note: On Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, lighting will be at 4:30 pm. Each wheel will be illuminated in honor of something special. See the honorees here. Details about the lighting >
Bicycle Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 8. Activities start at 4pm.
4 pm: A festive “Kick Off” with dancers from Yanarella Dance Studio
4:30 pm: Seventh Night of Hanukkah – BeaconArts + Beacon Hebrew Alliance Bicycle Menorah Lighting
4:45 pm: Community Caroling with Gina Samardge and Compass Arts
5 pm: Santa arrives, led in by the Beacon Music Factory’s one and only Women’s Drum Corps! Santa's arrival will be followed by a countdown to the Bicycle Christmas Tree Lighting.
Santa will be staying to greet families until 6 pm.

A Little Beacon Space
Bring the eggnog! 'Tis the season for Holiday Business Parties! Looking for a space for your special event? There is still time to book with A Little Beacon Space.

A Little Beacon Space
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, December 8, 2018
A Handmade Pop-Up Shop for one day only! Featuring Allegory (jewelry), Anna West (paintings), Teller Hill (eco-friendly dog accessories), Reklaimed (fabric flowers and more, from the creator of Beacon's original pop-up shop Cherry Bomb!), and Moss Pocket (small-batch ceramic wares).
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Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency

Antalek & Moore can find the best insurance for your home, car, business, event, and more. You can still work directly with the insurance company you go with, like Progressive or Travelers, like if you want to pay your bill over the phone or ask a question. For no extra cost, the folks at Antalek & Moore do the research for you and act as your advocate if you need to file a claim or if anything else goes wrong.
Call them today at (845) 831-4300, or visit them at 340 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508.
Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle is having a Black Friday sale on membership. Save 25% off the yearly plan, and 20% off the half-year plan.
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Katie James, Inc.

NEW Special Rate: "The Do It Together" hourly rate is designed for people who use Squarespace and MailChimp, and want to get work done on their websites or newsletters. During this session, sit with Katie as she makes the changes with you to your website. The session can include design and strategy during your time. Studio rate is $350/hour, but the Do It Together package is $150/hour. Zip through your to-do list - quick!
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Beacon Chamber of Commerce
The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is available to all businesses in Beacon, as well as others nearby. Membership and event opportunities are available to help connect businesses.
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Until next week!

Luxe Optique Expands Next Door - Use The Door On Right!

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Luxe Optique came to Beacon about two years ago. It wasn’t the first glasses store that owner Laurie Riehle had opened - and it won’t even be her last. Prior to coming to Beacon with her loyal crew, Laurie sold her optics shop in Warwick, NY, but couldn’t sit still. She moved into 183 Main Street, the spot on the corner of Main Street and Cliff Street that had been the location of School of Jellyfish, the curious combo shop that was half sustainable architecture teachings, and half hot chocolate bar and source of an award-winning truffle (really, it was a place to present green architecture with bait of really good chocolate - it worked).

After a time, the building that housed Luxe Optique went up for sale, and Laurie went for it. She bought the building, which included two storefronts. At the time, Beacon Pilates was upstairs (they have since moved to West Main Street by Brett’s Hardware, with better parking - and you can always find their outpost at All Sport) and Bellus on Main, one of my personal favorite boutiques while they were here for high-end shoes.

Stretchin’ Their Legs

Luxe Optique are collectors of distinct lines of hand-crafted glasses, and have fantastic eye doctors to give eye exams to adults and kids in their store for glasses and contact prescriptions. You can see how Luxe Optique quickly got crowded with their ever-growing number of frames for kids and adults, and the eye exam office. Luxe Optique began an expansion into the second storefront. For now, the original side of the store on the left is under construction, and the new side on the right is open!

Look for the following enhancements when the work is complete:

  • A larger selection of children's frames - getting a thorough eye exam is really easy.

  • A larger selection of sophisticated affordable brands to make sure everyone has access to good quality eyewear, no matter the budget.

  • A private lounge that patients can book (for free) to secure time with an optician like Ryon, Christos, Julia, or Laurie herself so they can receive the best experience possible.

  • And an overall facelift!

Keep your eyes on these folks - and get some new glasses and an exam to see everything better.

P.S.: Luxe Optique is known for making super-fine adjustments to glasses. For those with particularly tricky prescriptions, going there is like therapy for your glasses while the pros adjust them.


Editorial Note: Luxe Optique is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog, but this article is not a part of their campaign. Their expansion is part of the energy and Shopping Guide Shuffle on this end out town. Do see their listing with more pictures in our Shopping Guide.