The Last Days :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/22/2023

Hello A Little Beacon Blog Family, This year is joyous, but it is very sad. Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Christmas has been canceled by the churches in Bethlehem (see here from the Washington Post) because 20,000 Palestinians have been murdered by Israel, and over 6,000 more are missing. If Jesus was born right now in a manger, he would most definitely be killed under the rubble of his tent or house being bombed by Zionists from Israel, who are targeting innocents and children. Nowhere in Palestine is safe. If you want to unfollow right now, that's totally alright. It shows your Islamaphobia, Islamaracism, and your deep comfort in your own white supremacy. But before you go, consider listening to Wali Khan, who asks a question of if anyone were to criticize the Pope, would they be considered anti-Catholic, and then fired for their opinion. The answer is: No. The Pope recently called Israeli's killings "terrorism" after Christians were killed point blank. The Pope was quoted in many media outlets, including Vanity Fair, where he said: “I continue to receive very grave and painful news from Gaza,” Francis said. “Unarmed civilians are the objects of bombings and shootings. And this happened even inside the Holy Family parish complex, where there are no terrorists, but families, children, people who are sick or disabled, nuns...Some are saying, ‘This is terrorism and war,’” the Pope said. “Yes, it is war. It is terrorism.” Those of you who are still here, we know your solidarity with human hearts. That more than one person or group of people can experience a genocide. That vengeance for one genocide does not need to happen upon a people for 75 years of occupation, and for this year, be the most gruesome the world has seen in such a short period of time. A Little Beacon Blog has been deeply following this, which has mainly been posted at our Instagram which you can see here, simply because it is faster. All of our reposts and videos will be reposted at A Little Beacon Blog as well. Saturday's won't be the same without the Pink Unicorn of Beacon - Dave Shelly. His spirit was unmatched. Said his wife this Friday evening: "A week ago you left for the other side of the rainbow, my best friend, my person, my husband. And I still cannot fathom how this is possible. My heart is broken but full all at once and I also don’t know how this is possible but know I’ll love you forever and no one will ever be able to match you in my eyes.” Read More 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 >   Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Nov 17-Dec 22 Fri, Sat, Sun & December 18-22 Time: 12-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Find unique gifts from local artists who, some of them, only display at this holiday sale. This is a  real opportunity to find special gifts that you cannot find year long. Small Business Pop Up Market Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023 Time: 1pm-6pm Location: Dulce Cafe, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Devitt's Nursery & Supply, 56 Devitt Cir, New Windsor, NY It’s a Hudson Valley thing and if you know who Eggbert is, then you know how special he is to the local community & if you don't then come join in on a local tradition that has been happening since 1971! Information > Happy Christmas Eve Long Dock Park to the Waterfall Walk Day: Sunday, December 24, 2023 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Farmers Market! Every Sunday from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street! Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (next to the Post Office).   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Discover the true flavor of tacos at Dulce Cielo Mx! Whether you’re a meat lover or vegetarian or vegan, they have delicious options to satisfy all taste buds!  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. 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 Join the Baja 328 team and others on Saturday December 23rd from 9-11pm for their first Christmas party featuring discounted drinks, an ugly sweater contest and other festive activities! Prize of a $50 gift card! PS TACO TUESDAY 🌮 is every Tuesday at Baja! $2 chicken, beef & carnita tacos plus $3 coronas!  PS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. 🥂 New Year Eve 🥂 Taking reservations now. Ticket 🎟️ Price Includes: SCHEDULE: 6pm: Cocktail Hour with Passed Apps 7pm: Buffet Dinner 8:30pm: Live Music: Mama's Black Sheep 11:30pm: Mama's Black Sheep Spin DJ Music 'til the ball drops 12pm: NYE Countdown & Toast Listen to Mama's Black Sheep here! BUFFET MENU Shrimp Cocktail | Lobster Roll Lamb Chops | Assorted Quiche | Bruschetta | Stromboli Caprese Pizza | Tuna Poke | Crabcake Dinner Buffet: Sausage & Peppers | Sliced Filet Mignon Lobster Ravioli in Lobster Sauce | Chicken Marsala | Rice Mixed Vegetables | Wings | Salmon | Shrimp Scampi Rigatoni ala vodka | Stuffed Mushrooms w/Filet & Brie Macn Cheese | Clams Oreganata | Korean Pork Drumlets Mixed Green Salad | Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Dessert Display RESERVE NOW! Call 845-743-6527 TICKETS: $150 Includes Top Shelf Alcohol $100 No Alcohol Included Gratuity Not Included (tip your server!) PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday 2-5! Carters is closed on Wednesday's for the winter! Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Maint Street, Beacon, NY There's always a good reason to enjoy this favorite pairing of the season! Tomato soup and grilled cheese... name a better duo. Especially when it's from Beacon Bread! Warm your belly and soul! Don't forget to check out the full service coffee bar with speacilty lattes. PS BBC is open everyday from 8am-6pm except for Wednesday!  PPS Whole sale, special orders, and events/catering available! Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Ziatün in Arabic means “olive”, and a single olive is their seed that they planted here in Beacon. Their food is made with love and practiced with authentic traditional recipes that have been passed down from generations. Their food is another form of Palestinian Resistance. Our suggestion? Get a little bit of everything... especially the hummus! You'll thank us later! PS! Ziatun is open everyday! Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Free Home Delivery & Farmers Market Pick-Ups Website > Instagram > You need to get these Beef Short Ribs from Eggberts! And then slow cook into a soft pulled sandwich! Delicious to say the least! You can order ahead of time in Eggbert's online shop, and they can deliver free to you, or you can pick up at the Coldspring Farmers Market on Saturday's and the Beacon Farmers Market on Sunday's.  DELIVERY: Free Delivery available to Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring. Order online now. MARKETS: Find Eggberts Free Range Farm at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sundays. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is dressed up and ready for the holiday weekend! They're also open for you to go inand snag those winter glasses that will complete your holiday outfit! OR as a last minute special gift! Luxe always has new styles to keep things exciting and fresh! Head in and snag a pair for you and treat someone to a pair for the holidays! Best gift ever! 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Available in Binnacle! Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear. The collection won an American Book Award, a 2022 Palestine Book Award and was named a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry, as well as the 2022 Walcott Poetry Prize. Abu Toha is a columnist for Arrowsmith Press, and his writings from Gaza have also appeared in The Nation and Literary Hub. Stop in and snag a copy before they go! Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN! A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide is one of the biggest draws to this publication. Every store is listed in it for the best experience for our readers. Google rewarded A Little Beacon Blog with a #1 ranking for "boutique shopping beacon ny." Designed to elevate your store from the rest, this advertising campaign is integrated with our Instagram. Show your storefront in the listing, get your business a permanent weekly feature in A Little Beacon Blog's Retail Therapy Newsletter sent on Fridays (see examples here), as well as weekly Instagram features. More information here > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella Dancer's wishing you a Happy Holiday Weekend! Interested in dance lessons/classes?! Reach out for more information & sign up! Yanarella Dance offers dance classes for everyone - and all age groups! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > 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 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. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James Inc. works with local and national clients. Businesses of all sizes and budgets can find a branding home with Katie James, Inc. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! 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