Things To Do, Shop and Eat In Beacon Guides 11/29/2024

Have we discussed the opening of Lyonshare Public House? The new/old Max's under totally different owners? The renovation of the restaurant is complete. ALBB went inside during their soft launch party and got pictures for you. Plenty of other people have been inside to dine and enjoy the ambience. Take a Peek > Days before Thanksgiving, the Beacon Community Kitchen put a call out for turkeys, saying that they normally receive lots of donations by now, but hadn't this year. Thankfully, the community delivered. ALBB reader @hey.itsshmack said: "I dropped off a donation at 9am, and they were already there cooking away! Truly a wonderful organization that's so dedicated to the community!" Read about more people and businesses who donate food any day of the year. Hope you had a nice holiday yesterday. Here is ALBB's Thanksgiving Message. BT Newsroom published a piece on the annual Day of Mourning that is recognized at Plymouth Rock. Watch it here. And with that, it's off to the races for Friday.                                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE FREE Listing: Events that are free for the community and/or serve a greater purpose. Your event will be considered, and if your event does not qualify for gratis, a payment link will be sent to you. From time to time, this can include large and/or established events that are FYI. Submit > PAID Listing: Events that are awesome and also serve a greater purpose, but charge a price or are for profit. Pay and Submit > FREE Listings For Advertisers: Advertisers in ALBB's Guide and Business Directory (higher levels) receive free weekly listings with their sponsor subscription. Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Black Friday 2024 - New Year's Day 2025 Time: 12-5pm Location: Big Box. Support your local shops and markets. ALBB advocates for small business and encourages you to shop big from small business. Shops, Restaurants and Creators rely on you to shop this holiday season. However. Budget planning and debt is real, and more important than Retail Therapy. However. There is another reason to shop small this year: to squeeze for a ceasefire in Palestine and Lebanon and an arms embargo on Israel. A Black Friday Strike is on through the U.S. New Year from ConsumerStrike4Palestine. Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale Days: Nov 22 - Dec 23 Fri, Sat, Sun Week December 12-21 Time: 12-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Gifts for everyone on your list; 25 vendors. Money: The event is FREE Mobility: Top floor of the Hudson Valley Brewery- we have elevator access if needed. COVID: this event is indoors. Mask as needed. Peer-Led Support Group For Queer Adult (18+) Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Day: Sunday, December 1, 2024 Time: 5-8pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main Street, Beacon, NY From the Organizers: "Hi Friends, interested in building solid connections and community care networks in Beacon? Bring your leftovers, or not, and join us on Sunday December 1st." Money: The event is FREE Mobility: Top floor of the Hudson Valley Brewery- we have elevator access if needed. COVID: this event is indoors. Mask as needed. Rally for a Free Palestine Day: Sunday, December 1, 2024 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: Orange Plaza, corner of NY-211 and Dunning Road The Mayor and Common Council seem defiant in passing a resolution for a ceasefire in Palestine and arms embargo on Israel. Rally Middletown has been organizing and sending press releases about the efforts and tension. Read about it here. SAVE THE DATE Hop + Shop Beacon Day: Thursday + Friday, December 5th and 6th Time: All day 'till 8pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Hop and Shop is back for their annual celebration of Beacon businesses on Main Street. Starting on Thursday and Friday, December 5th and 6th, don’t miss these two nights. The map of participating businesses is on the Hop + Shop's website, and they are Instagramming deals they participating businesses are offering. SAVE THE DATE Reading at Blackbird Info Shop: Impossible Things, with Miller Wolf Oberman Day: Sunday, December 8, 2024 Time: 6pm Location: 587 Abeel St, Kingston, NY 12401 Offering an intimate account of intergenerational grief, Miller Oberman’s new collection of poetry, Impossible Things, explores his experiences as both a transgender child and father. Oberman weaves in passages from his own deceased father’s unpublished memoir to engage with the mysterious drowning of his eldest brother, Joshua, at age two, a tragedy that cast a shadow over his childhood.       BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's possible that nobody loves baking bagels more than Bagel-ish owner Beth George. The New York Times wrote about her in 2020 to chronicle her fascination. Now, people from many countries hire her to develop their own bagels. Here in Beacon, well, Beth set up shop, so we get her all to ourselves! Watch/listen to her video of this bagel where she revels in the crunch of the crust. Locals! Locals get 10% off on Thursdays! Follow Bagel-ish on Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY As you walk about Beacon's Main Street, do it with a Nutella Latte from Old Dhaka Coffee House, located in the Food Hall. There's nothing quite like it. You'll be dreaming about it. Order it hot now that it's winter. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Maggie & Ease: Dessert jar company with generations of flavor & deliciousness.  El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar 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. Old Dhaka Coffee House: Coffee shop! Moreish: Serving British classics Five Pennies Creamery: Homemade Ice Cream Follow Hudson Valley Food Hall on Instagram > Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTER'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque with Curry Yogurt Soup. 😭😭😭 Served in this giant bowl sometimes. But you'll get to the bottom of it and miss the last spoonful. Also available to-go. PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday PPS: You can book the Carter's Restaurant space for a private party and enjoy delicious spreads made by the Carter's Crew! Book ahead. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Just to torture you a little more...a tray of Babka cookies going fresh into the oven. Get to Beacon Bread early in the morning or dare you try early afternoon, because these treats will be gone... PS: BBC is open everyday 7 days/week! PPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY And to complete your meal, lamb in a moat of hummus, generously drizzled with olive oil. This hummus is like none you will ever buy in a store. Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. PPS: 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! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. People often use this newsletter to tell their friends where to go, and get ideas for themselves on what to order. This is a very hungry guide to put together each week. Learn More & Start Now >     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Mmmm....For the make-at-home-meal, Eggbert's has chicken breasts that cook up so soft when breaded with rice-flower. Get the video here for inspo. If you missed them at market, order online for free delivery. FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The Seeds of Resistance Zine is out! From the publisher, Qader Voice: "What you’ll find in this zine: tons of art created by artist all across the Hudson Valley! These artist came together to share their creations, love, dedication and solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the on going genocide, occupation and apartheid of the Palestinian people and the land of Palestine. You’ll find poetry, paintings, drawings, photography, rally signs, story telling, tatreez, music and more! "You’ll find information on how to support a local supported initiative lead by a local community members family in Gaza. Donations to the Olive Gaza Bytes Go Fund Me helps our dear friend in Gaza, Esraa care for her community. This includes, food, clothing, medicine, education, shelter, etc. We’d love if you’d share this Go Fund Me, and contribute if able. Check out the beautiful things Esraa is doing with your donations on the Olive Gaza Bytes Instagram! @olivegazabytes Visit Binnacle Books > Gift Certificates available for the Holidays THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon The research The Station Dispensary conducts is well worth the wait. About this find, they say: "Adventures in Mexico City led us to this really cool speakeasy dispensary/consumption lounge in the heart of it all." Nothing is for sale yet, but keep watching... Follow The Station on Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. Readers love seen the magazine-like spread of what to buy inside of your shops, or if you have special classes or events going on. Learn More & Start Now > ROC PILATES T E A C H E R   T R A I N I N G Coming to Beacon, NY in 2025 R O C Pilates Full Comprehensive Teacher Training. Registration going on now. Reserve your spot. $6,500 Contact us for details. Book A Pilates Class > CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 9am, 10am, 5pm Tuesday: 11am Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: RESTING Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Learn more > Art "Be Creative" Drop In Days Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street Day: Wednesdays Starting Oct 2nd Time: 11:00 am and 1:00pm Looking to make time for more creativity in your life? Drop-in at the Beacon Recreation Center and find your inspiration with other local creatives. Bring your own art supplies. This is a self-directed program - no instruction is planned, but they'll be plenty of support and encouragement! Questions? Reach out to Liz Foster 845-375-6884 • fostee5@yahoo.com Information > Seniors Chair Yoga Stretch, move and strengthen your body! Gain physical awareness and balance! Reduce stress and have fun. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 9-9:45am Price: FREE Dutchess County Office for the Aging Exercise Class The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program offers workout sessions for senior citizens in an effort to retain balance as well as bone density. Through strength training, seniors can shape their body and lose unwanted inches. Classes are conducted in a circle of 15-20 people using a chair for support and free weights. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 10am Pre-Registration is Required. Call 845-486-2555 Tai Chi and Qigong Beginner and Advanced levels available. Gentle movements to cultivate your mind and body. Tai Chi and Qigong are easy vitalizing exercises you can learn  to restore and maintain your health. You can practice them regardless of your age or health. The postures and movements are natural, balanced and simple. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Times: Sunday Beginners 9-10:30am Sunday Advanced 10-30-12pm Thursday Push Hands 9-10:30am More Info > 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, makeup lessons, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Stop worrying about what you're going to post on Instagram and when... Katie James, Inc. will go deep and get into the zone of your business month to month. Using our experience as one of the top local media outlets in the Hudson Valley, we can apply our gift of finding story ideas that people love, to your business. Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. PS! Believe it or not, it's time to start pitching for Christmas! Join our membership for all of the tools you need.  Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez (taxi service) > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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