Summer is officially here because...the River Pool at Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park is open! And their main fundraising event, the Newburgh to Beacon Swim, is also scheduled for next weekend. Registration to be a fundraising swimmer is open now!

Not for the faint of heart, the Hudson River, which the Lenape called River Shatemuc (which means "river that flows both ways" before it was renamed by a colonizer,) is a challenging swim. Volunteer kayakers and jet ski drivers accompany swimmers. You can get more info here.

Summer is also officially in its second-half, as the corn is knee-high, and the chorus of cicadas has started in the trees. The birds are busy hunting them.

Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin
THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE

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Modern Makers Market at Cold Spring
Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
40 amazing artisans, artists, and makers are coming to the Village of Cold Spring. The event takes place at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Rte. 9D. Who are they? Glass workers, woodworkers, leather workers, jewelers, potters, food makers, mixed media, artists, and more who make one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, as well as small batches of food and beverage. To compliment the day, there will be live music on the great lawn, 2 food trucks, beer and cider for sale, and a fundraising Raffle, "SHOP AND DINE PHILIPSTOWN". Take Metro-North to Cold Spring and then a short walk through the village to the Market. If you’re driving, free parking is available at Metro-North Train Station or Haldane High School.
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Space Out, Outside
Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021
Time: 3pm
Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY
Strange sounds, outdoors with Al Margolis, Bob Lukomski, Tamalyn Miller, and wormlogo.
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Mount Gulian Garden Tour
Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021, & Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm
Location: 145 Sterling Street Beacon, NY 12508
Explore Mount Gulian's unique horticultural history. Learn about the garden's origins, evolution, and notable gardeners, including the story of James F. Brown, a fugitive slave and Virginia Verplanck who wrote two gardening books. Learn tips, tricks and techniques from the past. Admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors; $6 youngsters (6-18). Children under 6 and Mount Gulian members are free. Reservations are required. Please call 845-831-8172 or info@mountgulian.org. In accordance with NYS policy, masks are required for non-vaccinated visitors and social distancing will be observed.
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Paint & Sip @ Two Way Brewing Co.
Day: Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Two Way Brewing Company, 18 W Main St, Beacon, NY
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Beacon Chamber Ensemble Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Mostly Bach & Mozart
Day: Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Location: Corner of Cross St. & Main St., Beacon, NY

Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY
18 West Main St.
Two Way is hosting a paint + sip this Sunday at 6:30 pm (make sure to purchase tickets!) If you can't make it, you'll want to stop in at some point because you'll want to try the new Glorie Daze (pictured here). This is Two Way's latest sour offering! A lightly tart fruit ale, this brew was naturally soured with wild lacto and fermented with the same local yeast that they use to make their signature Confusion Ale. After fermentation, they generously dose it with local strawberries grown by their friends at Glorie Wine. Delightfully fruity and gently puckering, this one will help you power through the rest of summer.
PS Live Music next Friday, July 23rd with Glen Echo.
Stay tuned for more info regarding the upcoming weeks!
OPEN:
Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
WOOOOHOOO! Sesame noodles and Vegan/Shrimp Summer Rolls from Eat Church have been re-stocked in the Marbled Meat Shop fridge! All ready to go! Delicious & easy! Stop in & get yours. Meals from Eat Church are available DAILY. Want Eat Church live? Visit their food truck at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere place.
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Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you!

BEACON BREAD COMPANY
193 Main St.
Cheers to the freakin weekend & Matcha lattes from the Beacon Bread Company made with green tea, milk, and water! Enjoy it hot or iced, with milk, oat, or soy milk, and the option to add house-made caramel, vanilla, or mocha. We're going to say that again: house-made caramel, vanilla, or mocha. That will get you out of bed! BBC has chai lattes, golden milk lattes, espresso lattes, hot chocolates, teas, and all the different & amazing coffee variations you can think of (americano, cortado, macchiato, etc.)
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Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you!

MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Specials from Meyers are our absolute favorite! Peach & Pork burger?! C'mon!!!! House-made peach butter, pork and bacon patty, pickled jalapeños, whipped herb goat cheese, and fresh raw peaches. Name a better burger special.... we will wait!
Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight.
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Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!

TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA

142 Main St.
Neato burrito! California-style burritos from Tito Santana is where it's at! Choose from a basic burrito (rice, beans, corn, 3 cheese blend), or the kale & sweet potato burrito, Strawberry chipotle & pork, falafel press, or the vegan burrito (made with lettuce, pico, rice, corn, guacamole, and salsa Roja)! The add-ons are endless! YUM!
PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22!
PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays!
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Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you!

HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
3 Sangrias & Olives to share - the way to start it off at Homespun! Enjoy the garden patio in the back or the parklet in the front. Either way, enjoy delicious food while you smell the flowers! Sandwiches like the Roasted Mushroom Melt and Pork Bahn Mi, Salads including Bacon & Apple and Beet & Citrus, Breakfast from Avocado Toast to Granola, and MUCH MORE!
OPEN HOURS:
Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm
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Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
We truly can't get enough of Miz Hatties BBQ located inside of the HV Food Hall. The most delicious southern style bbq food & the most friendly customers helping out! Miz Hatties offers dining, takeout, and catering! Experience the mac ‘n cheese melt in your mouth, and savor the fried chicken and sweet yet spicy pulled pork in a bowl or a bun. Don't forget to add the sweet tea - amazing!
Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:

Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu!
Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More
Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads.
El Nica: Nicaraguan Food
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio!
S chmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff
Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!

BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Lets taco about this deliciousness from Baja 328 for a moment... fresh ingredients, mouth-watering (in every bite), and 15 different flavors! The choice of 3 tacos is only $15! + all options can be served as street tacos. BRB, we found our weekend plans.
Check out their specialty drinks >
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BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!

ZIATUN
244 Main St.
Whoa! The signature Za'atar fries from Ziatun have us speechless! ... Delicious thin-cut fries with authentic Middle Eastern spice. We could snack on these all day long... literally! You'll have to prove us wrong. Open all weekend from 12-8!
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Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!

DIRTY BACCHUS
380 Main Street, Beacon
It's that last day (Saturday 7/17) where all of the 40+ wines in Dirty Bacchus' FUNKY section are 5% off! Amazing skin contact and otherwise funkyfied wines from all around the world! Stop in & ask Steve for recommendations! Dirty Bacchus is the PLACE to find natural wines, ciders, sakes, and meads. Located next to Beacon Pantry. Did you see their new funky sign!?
PS you can shop online! >
HOURS:
Mon-Wed: 12-6
Thur- Sat: 11-7
Sun: 12-5
Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you!

BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
Ecology, Flora and Fauna, The Hudson Valley and Hiking... So many good finds at Binnacle Books! Nothing like picking up a good book & hanging out at Long Dock park or on Main Street! Guaranteed to find something - no matter your style. Stop in & check 'em out. You can also sell any books you may have laying around that are in great condition especially in their core categories: literature, philosophy, poetry, political history, graphic novels, etc. - This option is only available during the week! We suggest reaching out via email with a list of books or photos of spines to give us a sense of what you have.

Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon
Go Brett's Hardware for leaf bags, but leave with string porch lights as well! Take this bag full of weeds and grass clippings to the Dump (aka Transfer Station down by Dennings Point) and let them turn into dirt that you can pick up later - for free! Or, call the Beacon Highway Department to let them know you have a bunch of bags out front your house, ready for pickup. If they drive by a bunch, keep the faith (and keep calling). BTW: Aren't these the coolest string lights ever? Perfect for the front porch or apartment windows. Bretts truly has it all!
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

NEW COLLECTION ALERT over at Luxe! This is so exciting! Rimless frames from Black Fine Eye Wear! ⁠Luxe Optique always sources from hard-to-find designers. The Blackfin Aero Collection is a state-of-the-art design⁠ in an ultra-light structure. A combination of exceptional flexibility with functionality + maximum comfort.⁠
⁠ Black Fin Eyewear⁠
Stop in today to try on a pair!⁠
Monday: 10 AM–5 PM
Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
470 Main Street, Beacon
Snag the **Lady Candle** from La Mere before they’re gone. We don't even think we could burn these... they're so beautiful! But, on top of a bookshelf by some flowers (like the photo)? We'll do that! Talk about the perfect touch. Find more accessories & sexy home goods from La Mere. The best clothing + goods for your closet & home!
PS Everything is under $100!!
PPS Word on the street is that new/fun candles like these are coming to the store soon! Must act fast.

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La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you!

Yanarella Dance Studio
312 Main St., Beacon, NY
Island Adventures Summer Dance Camp starts soon! Every day will be a different Island Adventure theme: Jungle, Mermaids, Pirates! Your child will be instructed in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Contemporary + Hip Hop (ages 6-12 only). Everyone will explore Hula dancing, baton twirling, and tumbling. Plus, crafts will be made each day.

Days: Monday, July 26, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021
Times: 9am - 11am (Ages 3-5) & 9am - 1pm (Ages 6-12)
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Plus, new sessions of Mommy & Me for toddlers started Monday 7/12. It will run for 3 weeks - so there is still time for 7/19 & 7/26 10 am - 10:30 am. $10 per class to drop in or $27 for the 3-week session.

Visit Yanarella Dance online.
Register for classes today!
Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you!

This is Beacon: Youth Podcast Workshop
Day: 4 Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 2021
Time: 4:30pm - 6pm
Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center Street
Grades 7 -12 - Registration is required, and is still open! This podcast workshop is led by Brandon Lillard of This Is Beacon and ALBB's Wait What Is That? podcasts. A great opportunity to expose teenagers to the vast world of podcasting.
For more information, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org.

No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works
Second Saturday Outdoor Event:
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Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit.
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No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you!

ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon
Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to watch a year in review! Antalek & Moore is celebrating 20 years! Twenty! When you’ve been around as long as they have, you learn that people want a knowledgeable, trusted, and accommodating resource to help them navigate the necessary, but not always enjoyable, part of life. They provide a straightforward approach to help ensure that you are getting the best coverages for all parts of your life and business. Most importantly, Antalek & Moore is local. They live and work here in Beacon too. With this, they are involved in the community.
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Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website.
Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
She's back! Beacon-based Moraya Seeger DeGeare talks to Katie of Tin Shingle about her experience on Good Morning America. The nation's favorite morning news show featured Moraya's chalk art protest, which she produced via her activism arm, To My Old Racist Earth. Most people in business dream of getting onto Good Morning America. The show approached Moraya, interviewed her in Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, and interviewed several other families as well. The end result of the segment was good, but not as Moraya expected. Good Morning America hyjacked the message and turned it into something else. We talk about it in a PR Therapy session. We analyze the segment, and discuss ways to leverage this media placement for more media placement - even if it wasn't a fave. This is free for Beaconites to stream for the weekend. Then it's available to Tin Shingle Members to stream anytime.
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Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!

KATIE JAMES, INC.
Katie James, Inc. offers a unique blend of brand storytelling through pictures and words. Katie James, Inc. is dedicated to custom designing your brand's digital footprint. From your website to your newsletters, to your stickers or your flyers.
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Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!

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