This Sun...This Weather!! The Retail Therapy Guide 5/21/2021

It's the weekend! The fast moving pace that is Beacon's Saturdays and Sundays. Word on the street is - people are at least paranoid now for doing U-Turns all over the place. We overheard a conversation about who was thinking they were going to get pulled over. Know how to not get pulled over? By not doing U-Turns - literally all over Beacon. On Willow Street - the rate of U-Turns last Saturday morning was 1 per minute. We have pictures, and we will start posting them. The Mask Mandate. Beacon's businesses are posting their preferences. Most are keeping others safe by keeping masks UP. So please respect the signs when you see them. Or go home! Love ya :) Plenty of masks still for sale in Beacon's boutiques! This adorable mask sign is in Meyer's Olde Dutch, which is OPEN starting today! Their new signage was designed by ALBB's sister company Katie James, Inc., and we are recommending whatever cold cocktail they just put on the menu. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. 14th Annual Ree-Play Sale Benefiting Community Parks in Beacon Day: May 21 - May 23 Time: 9 am - 1 pm Location: 724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon NY (same driveway as the Beacon Pool) The Ree-Play Children's Tag Sale is a fundraising effort from Wee Play Community Project that impacts your life in Beacon. Not only will you score a major deal on some kids gear that can change your children's lives forever (ok, maybe for 5 minutes), but your purchase contributes to equipment for three parks in Beacon (Tot Park at Memorial Park, Green Street Park, and River Front Park) in addition to kids programming at the Howland Library, and other initiatives around the city. More Information > All NY, ModernMakersMarket at Beacon Day: Saturday, May 22, 2021 (10:00am to 6:00pm) & Sunday, May 23, 2021 (10:00am to 5:00pm) Location: Peter and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Information >  Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Days/Session 4: Saturdays 5/22, 5/29 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual Information > Spring Craft Fair at Wappinger Town Hall Day: Saturday, May 22, 2021 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: 20 Middlebush Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Information >  Sunday Brunch With Danny & Elizabeth at Melzingah Tap House Day: Sunday, May 23, 2021 Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Location: 554 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 Information >  Chicken Yoga For The Soul  Day: Sunday, May 23, 2021 Time: 3 pm - 3:45 pm Location: Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Information >    Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church's next pop-up date at Marbled MEat Shop in Coldspring is TBD, however, they will be at the Beacon Farmers Market on Sunday to deliver you the most delicious bites! Food as punk as truck! Catch them there from 10 am - 3 pm. Follow them on Instagram @eatchurch to stay up to date with their pop-ups! Pictured here, Vietnamese savory crepe (Banh Xeo). Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Just when you thought Meyers couldn't get any better... Frose and frozen citrus aid are here! Meyers Olde Dutch couldn’t wait to be in their new space to get this guy up and running! Go on & sit in the Parklet at 157 Main and try it out. Refreshing on a warm day! All that's missing is a burger & fries ;) Dine out, order online for pick up, or delivery! Open every day from 11:30-9. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY The garden patio at Homespun Foods is the place to be. Sunny, Comfy, and filled with Spring colors & vibes! The parklet is open as well! Enjoy outdoor dining & limited indoor dining. The all-day menu has something for everyone - delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, breakfast, sides, and a kids menu for all to enjoy! Pick up some wine or craft beer while you're at it! Monthly wine subscription > Order Food > Order Wine > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hudson Valley Food Hall is always hopping every weekend! From music to pop-ups, you will always find something different going on. So many different options to satisy everyone's needs! Follow their foodies directly: 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. Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tacos & Margs from Baja 328! Always made with the freshest ingredients so you can enjoy the most delicious dinners, delectable drinks, and delightful desserts. Specials are always on the menu! And not to mention the best view from Main St. while sitting by the garage doors! Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! Tito Santana Taqueria 142 Main St. Tito Santana Taqueria has a menu that offers a twist on classic tacos and Mexican food that they create from scratch! Daily specials incorporate seasonal ingredients. From delicious fish tacos to tortilla salads. Oh, and not to mention, tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday! Stop in & grab some of the best food around with the atmosphere to match! PS: Inspired Vegan & Gluten-Free options make Tito Santana Taqueria the place to be! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon Bread Company 193 Main St. Beacon Bread Company - a full-service bakery and restaurant located in the heart of Beacon, N.Y. Their bakery offers a variety of fresh bread and pastries daily, as well as indoor and outdoor dining service! Their menu offers everything from breakfast and brunch (+ a vegan breakfast & brunch menu), compliments, a coffee & espresso bar, and amazing brunch cocktails! Our suggestion for this weekend? Go for the chicken & waffles! Open 7 days a week from 8 am - 5 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! W.T.F Beacon 195 Main St. W.T.F teamed up with @marbledmeatshop and @beaconbreadcompany to offer a serious burger on a brioche bun for burger connoisseurs. We can tell that by just looking at this photo, you are getting incredibly hungry. W.T.F's menu offers everything from fresh seafood (like naked mussels or tuna tar tar), compliments (such as the loaded potato tots or poutine), plates (chicken cutlet Milanese or the garrison burger - our fav). Order the beyond burger from W.T.F too! Open Fridays & Saturdays from 6 pm - 10 pm. PS: Notice the chalk-art that someone made for them! If it's not washed away by the weekend, you can see it here. Beacon Bread and W.T.F. are both Palestinian-owned businesses. Menu > W.T.F Beacon is a Sponsor, thank you! Ziatun 244 Main St. Ziatun offers a Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern menu with many Vegan & Vegetarian. Healthy options so good, you would never guess it was good for you! Enjoy starters, Flatbread Wraps, soups & Salads, Rice, Mezze, Entrees, Hummus, and Coffee & Tea to finish. Go on! Try something new! You won't regret it. Sunday-Thursday 12-8 pm Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   KAIGHT SHOP 512 Main Street, Beacon Sundresses are in!! Sunny dress weather is here and Kaight's, has the unmatched touch in picking out baggy yet form-fitting dresses, skirts and trousers. Yes, trousers, because who says that word anymore, but even the pants at Kaights can be billowy and comfortable for even the hottest day. You'll find several large totes in the store as well. Pictured here is the sweet, feminine Piper Dress, featuring a v-neckline and button front detail, short cuffed "blouson" (new word alert!) sleeves with a tie at the waist. 70% rayon, 30% linen. Made in LA! PS: Thursdays are Locals Day at Kaights! Locals get 10% on everything not on sale. Shop Online >  Kaight Shop is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon GET IN THE POOL! It's that time! Brett's Hardware has a lot of pools in stock, thank goodness, but not for long. Trust us, they sell out quickly. Stop in & get yours fast. Nothing like a pool to make Summer that much cooler! (no pun intended). PS: Brett's does sell pool chemicals if you have one of those mini-above-ground pools. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, B Luxe Optique will have the entire exclusive @FrancisKleinParis⁠ in-store until May 22nd! Francis Klein's mission is to design unique, elegant, original frames just for you ⁠ Run don't walk! Space is limited!⁠ Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, “Notes on Grief” “‘Notes on Grief’ is an exquisite work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s beloved father’s death in the summer of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world and kept Adichie and her family members separated from one another, her father succumbed unexpectedly to complications of kidney failure. Expanding on her original ‘New Yorker’ piece, Adichie shares how this loss shook her to her core. She writes about being one of the millions of people grieving this year; about the familial and cultural dimensions of grief and also about the loneliness and anger that are unavoidable in it. With signature precision of language, and glittering, devastating detail on the page–and never without touches of rich, honest humor–Adichie weaves together her own experience of her father’s death with threads of his life story, from his remarkable survival during the Biafran war, through a long career as a statistics professor, into the days of the pandemic in which he’d stay connected with his children and grandchildren over video chat from the family home in Abba, Nigeria. In the compact format of ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ and ‘Dear Ijeawele,’ Adichie delivers a gem of a book–a book that fundamentally connects us to one another as it probes one of the most universal human experiences. Notes on Grief is a book for this moment—work readers will treasure and share now more than ever–and yet will prove durable and timeless, an indispensable addition to Adichie’s canon.” Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon La Mere has all of the outfits you need for Spring & Summer! Jeans, Dresses, Skirts, Tanks, Blouses, Hats, Sandals, and way more! Stop in & take a look at the NEW Spring arrivals. Open 11-6 and always open online! You deserve to treat yourself & you don't need to justify it... Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella Dance's Island Adventure Summer Dance Camp! Filled with amazing themes to keep your child entertained and happy throughout the summer! Each day will have a different adventure theme - from traveling through the jungle to mermaids & pirates. Your child will be instructed in ballet, tap, jazz + contemporary & hip-hop (ages 6-12 only). Take the opportunity to explore new styles of dance like hula dancing, baton twirling, and tumbling! Plus, create different crafts that fit with the day's theme. 9 am - 11 am (Ages 3-5) 9 am - 1 pm (Ages 6-12) Yanarella also partnered with Tironda pre-school and is offering 30-minute dance classes every Thursday during their camp in July. PS. Limited space is available! Register for Summer Dance Camp by June 1 to save $10! Register for classes today!  🩰 Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon What is Manufacturers Insurance and Do You Need it? Antalek & Moore has all of the answers! Antalek & Moore makes it a priority to help protect the manufacturing industry in the face of possible setbacks. They believe the manufacturing industry is an extremely valuable asset to our economy but the production and manufacturing of goods is highly complex and can result in a variety of unique and intricate risks. In order for your business to run successfully, you depend on the continued functionality of your property.  Any hiccup or delay can result in major financial setbacks. Stop in to find out how they can protect your business. Stay up to date with their latest announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE The private community of Tin Shingle is an idea-generating paradise. Our membership contains awesome entrepreneurs, small business owners, experts, and service providers passionate about empowering themselves and others in their business journey. The “Community Boards" are Tin Shingle's forum located on Google Groups. Talk to other Tin Shingle members and easily navigate past conversations to learn about what is working for others, and to find great advice working for others. Find and give advice on everything small business, social media, public relations, and more. This is also where you can submit your pitch to the media for us all to give you feedback on it before you send it (don't worry - we're really supportive!). Your information is private here. These are locked down, private pages that members of Tin Shingle can see and that's it. How to Get in This Group: Once a member of Tin Shingle, you are automatically given access to this group. Activate a membership now to join in on the fun!                                      KATIE JAMES, INC. Grand Rising, friends! That is the morning mantra of Nickeya Allen, the Millennial Matriarch you have seen participating in community, economic and housing development spaces. Nickeya's capacity is vast and vital, and she needed a logo to capture all that she offers. Tapping into her vibe and messaging over the years, Katie James, Inc. designed this logo for her, and are honored that it was accepted by Nickeya to represent her brand. The 3 pillars of Millennial Matriarch are: Business Development, Proposals, and Liberation Projects. Says Nickeya: "The work is intertwined with mindset coaching for those that wish to change the trajectory of our futures, unapologetically developing a better foundation that is beneficial for younger generations to come up in by way of fostering liberating experiences in business and leading vigorous acts of change!" Today Nickeya, a mother of 2 kids, walked across the stage at Mount Saint Marry College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. 🤞🏾 Last month, Nickeya's project, YBG Lit Expo, was awarded the New York Council on the Arts & Arts Midhudson (administered by Arts Midhudson). HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details >  HIRING: Administrative Assistant At Daniel Aubry Realty Details >  HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc. 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CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Empowered Birth EDUCATION > TUTORING Heads Up Learning HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors CONTESTDo you have a space in your home that drives you crazy? || Want to update it but don't know where to start? || Enter to win a FREE virtual design consultation and space plan for a room of your choice HERE! Here's how to enter || 1. Like Jacklyn Faust Interiors on Instagram || 2. Like this post || 3. Comment on this post tagging 3 friends || 4. Share this post to your story! The winner will be selected and announced on 6/1. Good luck! HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Lot's Going On! Retail Therapy Guide 5/15/2021

It's been quite a week, friends! The weather is beautiful and you are probably officially moving your winter sweaters to your winter storage bin to make room for fresh spring tops (but we know of a 30% off sweater sale happening now! scroll down). Lots of major things happened this week: ALBB's podcast has returned! And with song. What started as a planned pod about Disney presentations of female and family values, turned into an improv jazz session, if you will, covering random but important topics. One of the wake-up calls in Beacon this week was The Accident, where a 6 year old boy and his grandmother were hit by a car while they were on the sidewalk. Our coverage of traffic on Main Street and in Beacon in general was going to dominate our news cycle this week, but then also the conflict in Palestine and Israel escalated after a neighbored protest in Palestine launched a bunch of rockets. There is a protest in solidarity with Palestine in Newburgh next week, after several have happened in NYC. With that global news localizing, we are offering some perspective on it here at ALBB's sister media company Tin Shingle. Traffic coverage is to come next. In the meantime - please be very careful out there! Drivers are driving fast, and doing too many U-Turns. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Stonecrop Gardens and Parcel Flower Arranging Day: Saturday, May 15 Time: 10 am Location: Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring, NY 10516 Information >  Mental Health Awareness Bike Ride Day: Saturday, May 15 Time: 11 am Location: Walkway over Hudson Parking Lot, 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Information >  Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Session 4: Saturdays 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual Information > WHO DUNNIT?????? The Golden Girls Enter The Whoniverse Day: Saturday, May 15 Time: 7 pm  Location: The Pandorica Restaurant, 165 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 Information >  Elysium Furnace Works Presents William Parker Co-Sponsored by Binnacle Books Day: Saturday, May 15 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon NY Information > TMD Live at Holland Tunnel Gallery Day: Sunday, May 16 Time: 3 pm - 4 pm Location: Holland Tunnel Gallery, 46 Chambers St, Newburgh, NY 12550 Information >    Newburgh's March & Protest In Solidarity With The Humans Of Palestine Day: Tuesday, May 18 Time: 5:30pm Location: 29 Prospect Street, Newburgh, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Caiming Cheung, Jewelry Designer & Katrin Reifeiss, Hand-Dyed Clothing Designer Days: May 14 - 16 Time: 10 am - 6 pm Location: 44 Main St, Cold Spring, NY While this Pop-Up is in Cold Spring, its designers are based in Beacon. This is a rare occasion to be able to shop their designs in person! This pop-up is in 44Main, a shop in Cold Spring dedicated to pop-ups! Caiming Cheung Katrin Reifeiss       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Full Frontal Noods Revue made a comeback at Eat Church's pop-up at the Marbled Meat Shop in Cold Spring. Noodles 'Hot & Dry', Moo Ping Bun, Laksa Lemak, Pho-King For Real, and Dang Dang! Noodles. Eat Church pops up at Marbled Meat Shop on Thursdays & Fridays so stay tuned! If you missed out this week, no worries, find Eat Church at the Beacon Farmers Market this Sunday! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY The sun is shining and the Parklet is set up at Meyers! Join them for a burger and a beer this weekend! Meyers Olde Dutch is open during their big renovation. They are temporarily located at 157 Main Street, Beacon (right across the street from Hudson Beach Glass) at Kitchen Sink. You can also enjoy Meyers with takeout or local (Beacon) delivery! Open every day from 11:30-9. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you!   HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY New BTGs over at Homespun! @reaunicolas | ‘Ange’ Rouge 2019 @ca_liptra | Arancio 2019 @guillerault_fargette | Sancerre ‘Les Panseillots’ 2019 Les Coteaux du Val de Sorne | Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2018 Order these & other wines at Homespun right at their website! Use code OVER75 to get 10% off orders over $75 or code OVER100 to get 15% off orders over $100. PS. Guarantee yourself 3 bottles of wine a month from Homespun’s exquisite selection from some of the most remote regions in the world when you join their wine subscription club!  Monthly wine subscription > Order Food > Order Wine > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY When Hudson Valley Cheesecake is at Hudson Valley Food Hall, you go there! You go there & you get a slice of each flavor because you just can't miss out on these! Delicious. Follow their foodies directly: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads. Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY So many delicious appetizers from @baja328! Cheese nachos, calamari, guacamole, Baja wings, chicken flautas, grilled street corn, empanadas, taco salad, chicken tortilla soup, mac & cheese, and specials (that are always special ) So good & always fresh. Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! Tito Santana Taqueria 142 Main St. Welcome Tito Santana to ALBB as a sponsor! This Taqueria is California-style Mexican fare with really fresh food you'd expect to find in a taqueria! From guacamole to fish tacos to cheesy quesadillas. They also serve beer and cans of wine! The taco etiquette: Always order more than you can eat. 🌮 🌯 PS: Inspired Vegan & Gluten-Free options make Tito Santana Taqueria the place to be! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon Bread Company 193 Main St. Welcome Beacon Bread as a sponsor at ALBB! At Beacon Bread Company, you'll find not just their delicious, fresh-baked bread, but you can stop in for warm french onion soup, grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, cheese danishes, brownies... Plus, Beacon Bread Company is now open 7 days a week! Stop in and try them out for breakfast or lunch and pick up a DOZEN of your favorite bagels! Homemade with simple ingredients ... they're the perfect way to start the day! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! W.T.F Beacon 195 Main St. Welcome W.T.F as a sponsor of ALBB! W.T.F. is that beautiful restaurant next to Beacon Bread, and is only open on Fridays/Saturdays, but maybe sometimes on Tuesdays in the future? Keep your eye on this one, as different offering plates, cocktails, and events are coming out of the dining room straight out of Elle Decor. Many options, including classic cocktails, house cocktails, seafood, compliments (salads, fries, potato tots, poutine, shishito peppers), plates, and specials. Open Fridays & Saturdays from 6 pm - 10 pm. Stop in & Check them out! Menu > W.T.F Beacon is a Sponsor, thank you! Ziatun 244 Main St. Welcome Zaitun as a sponsor of ALBB! Home of some of the best hummus around, as well as the Shawarma wrap from (pictured here). Ziatun is an Authentic Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern food that serves vegan & vegetarian options as well as traditional meat dishes that include lamb and beef. At Ziatun, you are sure to taste the passion for Palestinian home-cooking and enjoy your dining experience. Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   KAIGHT SHOP 512 Main Street, Beacon Fashionites who love sustainable fashion that always lifts the look will delight in the Summer Sweater Sale going on now. Like this knitwear from Sita Murt, with a billowy sleeve and long, tight cuff. Quite elegant, and right now, is $158 (regularly $225). See all of Sita Murt available at Kaights, and shop this V-Neck Striped Sweater right now (or stop into the store to feel it). PS: Thursdays are Locals Day at Kaights! Locals get 10% on everything not on sale. Shop Online >  Kaight Shop is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Even though you might have a grill, you may not have a red one that takes charcoal! The Kamada Joe Grills & Fogo Charcoal make the best grilled foods. Stop in & check out Brett's wide selection of grills, fireplaces, Adirondack chairs, and planters. Your yard or deck will be set. Located at 18 W Main St. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beac We love this shot from Luxe! (captured by @ryonophoto⁠) ⁠The beautiful eyewear is from @anneetvalentin⁠. Find the highest quality eyewear like these & much more at Luxe! It is easy to find perfect eyewear just for YOU with a personalized consultation by an expert optician. Open for eye appointments for contacts or glasses: Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Victoria Law, “Prisons Make Us Safer and 20 Other Myths About Mass Incarceration” “The United States incarcerates more of its residents than any other nation. Though home to 5% of the global population, the United States has nearly 25% of the world’s prisoners—a total of over 2 million people. This number continues to steadily rise. Over the past 40 years, the number of people behind bars in the United States has increased by 500%. Journalist Victoria Law explains how racism and social control were the catalysts for mass incarceration and have continued to be its driving force: from the post-Civil War laws that states passed to imprison former slaves, to the laws passed under the “War Against Drugs” campaign that disproportionately imprisons Black people. Through carefully conducted research and interviews with incarcerated people, Victoria identifies the 21 key myths that propel and maintain mass incarceration, including: - The system is broken and we simply need some reforms to fix it  - Incarceration is necessary to keep our society safe  - Prison is an effective way to get people into drug treatment  - Private prison corporations drive mass incarceration ‘Prisons Make Us Safer’ is a necessary guide for all who are interested in learning about the cause and rise of mass incarceration and how we can dismantle it" Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Accessories from La Mere Everything here is under $30 too!! Stop in for all of the pretty things Open Wednesday-Saturday until 6 pm & Sunday 12-5 pm. OR shop online and choose local pickup. They’ll have it ready when you get here. Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella has a new baby-wearing class on Fridays! Start your weekend off with some bonding and movement. If you're looking for something fun to do with a baby, this is it. You can also join virtually on ZOOM if you can't get out of the house. Sweat a little and laugh a little while baby is along for the ride! 6 Week Class Days: Fridays Starting April 16 - May 21, 2021 (4 weeks) June Session: Thursdays 4:15 - 4:45 PM - 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 & 6/25 (6 weeks) Summer Session: Fridays 2:00 - 2:30 PM - 7/9, 7/16, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 Time: 10am Ages: Babies 6 weeks - 9 Months Price: $10/class or $54 for the full 6 weeks. Drop-Ins: Welcome! Register: danceyanarella@gmail.com Reminder to Register by June 1 for Summer Camp to save $10! Register for classes today!  🩰 Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon #teenofimpact feature is Antalek & Moore! It's Addy Pagones! Thank you for the passion and commitment you bring to this challenge. We are so excited for you to be part of this campaign! Stay up to date with their latest announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a Beacon-based media training company who monitors the media to educate how businesses, artists and makers can pitch the media when getting the word out. Part of the job includes paying attention to controversial and delicate topics, and to pay attention to how they are being covered. The Palestine-Israel war has woke up in the US this week, and there have been protests in NY about it. One is in Newburgh next week. This article includes an early take at what it has been like to cover it from afar. Information >        KATIE JAMES, INC. Schedule private sessions with Katie James, Inc. to get training in areas where you can rock it using your skills. This can even include training of your staff to do this work while they are in the shop. Some examples include training in social media, training in sending newsletters, training in blogging, training in PR, website advice, and more! Contact us to tell us about your goals. HIRING: Administrative Assistant At Daniel Aubry Realty Details >  HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details>  HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio Details > HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun Details > PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > ALBB's Business Directory is a Deep Dive List of services you need right now in Beacon and the Hudson Valley. There is a lot of talent here in the 12508 and beyond and we want to highlight all of them. Check out the Business Directory HERE. BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Empowered Birth EDUCATION > TUTORING Heads Up Learning HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Pop-Ups (Rare Shopping Opportunities), Hot Dogs, Retail Therapy Guide! 4/7/2021

Remember this time last year? Mother's Day Weekend? Most everything was shut down, the COVID-19 numbers in New York were high and scary, and pictures of flowers just felt weirdly depressing because they were so beautiful, but the pandemic was wreaking havoc. Do you remember how the floral industry rallied to bring you online ordering and delivery? That was the beginning of the hustle that every business owner on Main Street went through, like they had never gone through before. Having a moment of gratitude for where we are now, and are not forgetting where we were yesterday, and where people in other regions and countries are now. Thank you for supporting everyone as you have, and we know you are going to continue. Just when you thought things couldn't get better, the Beacon Flea Market & the Beacon Farmers Market  are BACK! Check them out every Sunday - make a day out of it! Your day may start off with a brunch at one of the delicious restaurants along Main St , treasure hunting at the Beacon Flea Market, a trip to Dia: Beacon, a later lunch/early dinner at another fine Beacon restaurant, and to finish, a walk along the Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park. PS. We updated our Summer Camp Guide (again) & registrations are bringing to open up! There's even one where a mermaid theme makes an appearance (Yanarella)! ATTN: Caregivers & parents! Start browsing ALBB's Summer Camp Guide now! We organized it with age ranges, dates, and a link for more info so you can register easily. We also created this handy dandy schedule list for you to stay organized. It's a PDF template for your weekly planning! SPONSORSHIPS: Advertisers are still welcome to participate! Parents want to know your social distance strategy, what your camp looks like, and why your camp is the best of the best! THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Caiming Cheung, Jewelry Designer & Katrin Reifeiss, Hand-Dyed Clothing Designer Days: May 7 - 9 & May 14 - 16 Time: 10 am - 6 pm Location: 44 Main St, Cold Spring, NY Using metal as her canvas, Caiming Cheung’s handcrafted jewelry is infused with the care and precision that is characteristic of her personality and is both artistic and timeless. Her sterling silver pieces feature intricate details while the enamels on copper add vibrant splashes of prismatic color. Website > Katrin Reifeiss is a maker of hand-dyed clothing and accessories made one at a time or in small batches, all with forever in mind.  From crisp cotton dresses dyed using Japanese Shibori techniques to dip-dyed cotton linen caftans & canvas bags, all items are dyed by Katrin in Beacon & sewn locally in the Hudson Valley. Website >  Vernal Pool Exploration with Maggie Worden Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 11 am Location: Woodland Trail at Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Information > Bountiful Birds with Maggie Worden Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Meet outside the entrance to the Livestock Barn Information > Hudson Valley 20th-Century Glass & Pottery & Accessories Show Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Veteran's Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 All items made in the USA. Free Glass ID & Appraisal. Raffle entry included with $4 admission fee ($2 for veterans). We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW Hall to share knowledge and enjoy the fellowship and beauty that this glass imparts. Info: Debbie Siller 845-702-4770. Social Distancing Specifications: Compliance with NYS COVID-19 guidelines (100 persons or less at all times for indoor events). Face masks required for entry. 6' distancing to be followed and temperature check upon entry. Information > “The Artichoke” Live Storytelling Series Returns to Beacon! Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 Information >  Celebrate Pete Seeger's 102nd Birthday Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Virtual Information > Bau Gallery Solo Shows: Lukas Milanak 'Sandbox' and John De Marco 'Schism' Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 12-6 pm Location: 506 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Session 3: Monday-Thursday 5/10-5/13 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Session 4: Saturdays 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Caiming Cheung, Jewelry Designer & Katrin Reifeiss, Hand-Dyed Clothing Designer Days: May 7 - 9 & May 14 - 16 Time: 10 am - 6 pm Location: 44 Main St, Cold Spring, NY While this Pop-Up is in Cold Spring, its designers are based in Beacon. This is a rare occasion to be able to shop their designs in person! This pop-up is in 44Main, a shop in Cold Spring dedicated to pop-ups! Caiming Cheung: Using metal as her canvas, Caiming Cheung’s handcrafted jewelry is infused with the care and precision that is characteristic of her personality and is both artistic and timeless. Her sterling silver pieces feature intricate details while the enamels on copper add vibrant splashes of prismatic color. Katrin Reifeiss is a maker of hand-dyed clothing and accessories made one at a time or in small batches, all with forever in mind. From crisp cotton dresses dyed using Japanese Shibori techniques to dip-dyed cotton linen caftans & canvas bags, all items are dyed by Katrin in Beacon & sewn locally in the Hudson Valley. May Factory Sale Days: May 7, 8 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: 18 West Main Street, Beacon, NY Come shop for Mother's Day or restock your own SallyeAnder stash at our May Factory Pop-Up Event! All-natural soaps, balms, and more, handmade and trusted since 1982. 3 for $22 Essential Soaps is this month's promo for in-person shoppers. Sponsored, thank you SallyeAnder! Hudson Valley 20th-Century Glass & Pottery & Accessories Show Day: May 8, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Veteran's Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 All items made in the USA. Free Glass ID & Appraisal. Raffle entry included with $4 admission fee ($2 for veterans). We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW Hall to share knowledge and enjoy the fellowship and beauty that this glass imparts. Info: Debbie Siller 845-702-4770. Social Distancing Specifications: Compliance with NYS COVID-19 guidelines (100 persons or less at all times for indoor events). Face masks required for entry. 6' distancing to be followed and temperature check upon entry. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY In case you missed it, Eat Church is back at the Beacon Farmers Market every Sunday! They will be there from 10 am - 3 pm serving delicious foods like the one pictured - the Vietnamese Vegan Summer Roll. If you can't make it on Sundays, don't worry! they will be at the Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring on Thursdays & Fridays (yes! tonight!) with their famous dishes! Be prepared to order - We promise they sell out quickly. Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hotdogs at Meyers! Instantly a craving once the weather is warmer. But so are the burgers, so really, we prefer one of each. The real hard question is deciding which burger! Always torn between the Double Dutch and New York State Special. Always add chili & slaw to the hotdog. Side of dirty fries is always a must. PS: The final pieces of the new HVAC and exhaust system got set into place! There is now upgraded filtration with Merv-13 filters and significantly improved fresh air. Still temporarily at 157 Main Street for another short while, 7 days a week 11:30-9 pm, outdoor seating, take out, and delivery. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Organic Baby Kale Ceaser Salad with Watermelon Radish, Parmesan, Croutons, & Hard Boiled Egg. Always fresh, always absolutely delicious. Homespun has everything from sandwiches and salads to breakfast and kids' foods! Not to mention, their wine subscription! Guarantee yourself 3 bottles of wine a month from Homespun’s exquisite selection from some of the most remote regions in the world. Only $49.99/month. What's better than that? Monthly wine subscription >  (PS - discounts on orders over $100. Make your life easier, by subscribing to try new wines and bulk orders.) Order Food > Order Wine > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Oyster CSA is back at HV Food Hall! Sign up now at www.worldsyouroysterco.com! There are weekly and bi-weekly options delivered over the course of 2 month seasons, and feature a different farm each week when supplies allow. All of the oysters are harvested in Maine and delivered directly to HV Food Hall! Follow their foodies directly: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads. Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can’t think of a better way to celebrate the weekend than with Tacos & Margaritas from BAJA! If you missed out on their Cinco de Mayo Signature Margarita, don't worry! They have the best margs all the time! Made at the bar or in their new pouches to go. What's better than that? Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!   KAIGHT SHOP 512 Main Street, Beacon The swimsuit of our dreams! The Olympia Bikini in blush with a soft cup underwire bra. Features a 90’s high cut bottom with medium back coverage. Yarn-dyed striped stretch fabric that is fully lined and made in Barcelona! This piece & many more from Kaight. They also have the most beautiful dresses to wear over the swimsuit if you're stepping away from the water for a quick lunch! Best part? Kaight sources goods that reflect a value system that respects humankind and the environment. PS: Check ALBB's stories for a possible sandal must-have if you're looking for something with lambswool, for the time between transitioning between your day shoe, and your evening slipper. Shop In-Store or Shop Online >  Kaight Shop is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon If you haven't planted those flowers/herbs yet, there is still time! And, there are lovely flower pots in all different shapes & sizes at Brett's Hardware! We actually think one of each color creates a beautiful palette together - neutral & minimal. Stop in & get yourself some before they sell out! Located at 18 W Main St. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is open for appointments: Monday 10 AM–5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM–6 PM Refresh your glasses or contacts prescription, and shop the store for shapes and colors that frame your face. Luxe Optique can also order your contacts for you, including astigmatism. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Emily and Matt Clifton, “The Ultimate Dutch Oven Cookbook: The Best Recipes on the Planet for Everyone’s Favorite Pot”. If you know, you know! But if you don’t, time to get in the know and get yourself a copy of this beautiful new cookbook from local authors Emily and Matt Clifton, whose previous endeavor, “Cork and Knife” have been steadily flying off the shelves since the day it landed. This & many more good reads/cookbooks from Binnacle Books! You can always count on them. Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon This outfit is dreamy! Ribbed knit top + Straight Leg Jean + Sandals and their Floral Bucket Hat are available online and in-store now! It's the outfit you can wear to get dressed up or to lounge in. Works for both! & that's what we love. Download their free app in the iTunes Store today  Or stop in! Open Wednesday  - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm & Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SPRING INTO DANCE Yanarella's new dance season started! PLUS, their Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN. Each day will have a different island adventure theme - from traveling through the jungle to mermaids and pirates! Register by June 1 to save $10. Register for classes today!  🩰 Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details>  HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio Details > HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun Details > PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Prepare Your Home for Spring Warmer weather here in the Hudson Valley also serves as a reminder to check off items on your spring home maintenance list.  Spring has arrived, which means the days of summer are on the horizon.  We’re sure we’re not alone when we say we are looking forward to nights on the patio, cookouts, and chasing fireflies.  Performing maintenance inside and outside your home now will help with more carefree days to enjoy your yard in the months ahead.   Here are some items to include on your spring cleaning list: Take a walk around your house for an overall inspection.  Keep those gutters clean.  Check and clean your windows. Replace your filters and check your vents.   Clean your grill.  Check your deck & patios. Test your smoke alarms.  Stay up to date with their latest announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Not only does Tin Shingle provide you the tool necessary to get the word out about your biz, but we can help boost your Instagram game with Instagram Service Add-Ons! Let's get your Instagram Story Highlight Circles pretty and on-brand! We will explore your branding, design the circles to match it, and can upload (or show you how to upload) them to your Instagram account! We recommend no more than 6* Information >        KATIE JAMES, INC. Not sure how to update your website? Not sure how to make your website more on-brand? Not sure what tools are necessary to get people on your website?! Don't panic! Katie James, Inc. has your back. With our 'Pay As You Go Packages', we can cover a range of areas! Flexibility is key for a small business - based on what we find on your website, we will send you suggestions and recommendations. Pick the hours you need, in the discount bracket you like, and let’s get started! Contact us to tell us about your goals. ALBB's Business Directory is a Deep Dive List of services you need right now in Beacon and the Hudson Valley. There is a lot of talent here in the 12508 and beyond and we want to highlight all of them. Check out the Business Directory HERE. BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Empowered Birth EDUCATION > TUTORING Heads Up Learning HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc.   List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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New Art | New Farmers Market Location | Retail Therapy Guide 4/30/2021

Happy weekend! Can you believe it's going to be May!? You know what that means... more flowers, more beautiful trees, more hiking, outdoor dining, walks up & down Main St, safe picnics at Long Dock Park. So many fun things to do! And, so many fun things happening in-between! Plus, parklets are back! And in order to have a safe and successful indoor dining experience for everyone involved, including staff and patrons, several restaurants are opting to keep their windows and doors open. Read more about it here. PS. Have you been keeping an eye on The Beacon Hood Chicken aka Bea Conhood-Chykn? Between today & tomorrow, her eggs, all named Christopher, are due to hatch. There are nine eggs, three are definitely fertile- one is a question mark (the shell is too dark to see), and four looks unlikely. We will know more as time goes on! Tune in here! THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Into the Woods the Musical Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Location: University Settlement Lawn, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon NY Beacon Performing Arts Center is thrilled to present its first LIVE show in over a year! 8 Performances over two weekends (May 1, 2, and 9. Rain dates: May 14, 15, 16). Social Distancing Specifications: Bring your whole family and any friends that are in your pandemic "Bubble." Please bring a blanket, lawn chairs, etc. to enjoy the show! They will be spacing out Pods by 6 feet so households can sit together. Face masks must be worn during check-in and whenever exiting your POD spot. Actors are spaced 6 feet apart on the stage. More Information > Newburgh: Muchattoes Lake Cleanup Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Muchattoes Lake, 136 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 Information >  Craft Fair Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Location: VFW Post 170 Vail-Wolff Mc Kenna-Frye Post, 1 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Information > Fridman Gallery Opening Day: May 1 Time: 12 pm - 9 pm Location: 475 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 The Fridman Gallery is opening their 2nd location in Beacon (formerly Jeffrey Terreson's spot next to the Howland Cultural Center). Their original gallery is in NYC. An outdoor performance involving space debris orbiting above Beacon is slated for Saturday. Read all about the artists here. Information > POP-UP Sound Shack - Newburgh Day: May 1 Time: 11 am - 3pm Location: Newburgh Vintage Emporium Ware-House, 10 Rt 17K, Newburgh, NY The Sound Shack keeps spinning! In a new spot of the Vintage Emporium: The Blue Room  Volunteer Workday - I Love My Park Day Day: May 1 - May 2 Time: see info for different times Location: see info for different locations Information > Bau Gallery Presents: Plague - Faith Adams Solo Show Day: May 1 - May 2, 2021 Time: 12-6 pm or by appointment. Location: 506 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Fairy House Hunt in the Garden Day: Sunday, May 2, 2021 Time: 10:30 am - 5 pm Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Search the nooks and crannies of the Locust Grove grounds to find 20 hidden fairy houses on an enchanted walk. Check out some old favorites, as well as houses created new this year! We'll supply a map and instructions, you should bring your imagination (costumes and fairy wings encouraged!). Kids under 4 are free, tickets required for everyone else. More Information >  ALIVEmusica Presents at the Howland Cultural Center: Pianist Terrence Wilson Day: Sunday, May 2, 2021 Time: 8 pm Location: Streaming live from the Howland Cultural Center Information >  Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Exciting news!! Eat Church is back!! You can now visit them at the Beacon Farmers’ Market each and every Sunday from 10 am-3 pm for some of their greatest hits!!! This will be in addition to their food truck being at Marbled in Cold Spring. They are spreading out! Get in line :) Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tofu is back! Miso maple glaze, pineapple slaw, and a dusting of togarashi. Drooling yet? Because we sure are... Meyers has options for everyone! Stop in or order online for takeout/local delivery. In case you wondered, MOD is totally OPEN during their renovation, which is almost complete. They are operating out of Kitchen Sink, which has Parklets for outdoor dining. PS: MOD is open 7 days a week 11:30-9 pm. Order Now > PPS: MOD is looking for back-of-house cooks! Find details here >  Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY It’s been a year plus! But indoor dining has returned at Homespun! They are operating at a limited capacity indoors, and they will still have the dreamy garden open outback, and a few tables out front. Safety protocols to follow! But can you get over these chairs? Homespun's famous chairs and tables are back. PS: Homespun offers a monthly wine subscription, and discounts on orders over $100. Make your life easier, by subscribing to try new wines and bulk orders. Order Food > Order Wine > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hudson Valley Food Hall is back on the gram! The Instagram account formerly known as hvfoodhall is now @hudsonvalleyfoodhall. Give them a follow because they have Pop-Up news coming soon! Follow their foodies directly: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads. Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can’t think of a better way to celebrate the weekend than with Tacos from BAJA! So many different tacos to satisfy everyone. Join them for lunch! The open garage doors with the view of Main St. is the best way to welcome May! Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     KAIGHT SHOP 512 Main Street, Beacon This must-have statement bag at Kaight Shop is begging to be yours, and is in limited supply. The Beck's Cross Body Bag is back in stock now in the Beacon shop, or your can snap it up online! For all you travelers and walkers, in search of outdoor dining, farmers marketing, photo shoots, marches, and picnics, this bag with zippers, pockets and a soft strap will keep you hands free and in style. Shop More Bags >  Kaight Shop is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Need a refresh from your chairs last year? The Adirondack chairs from Brett's Hardware are the only thing your cozy yard is missing! Picture this - lounging on one of these wrapped in a blanket, sitting by the fire (fire pit also at Brett's), roasting some smores,.. should we keep going? Head into Bretts Hardware for all of your home needs! They never disappoint and they are always there to help! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Wow wow wow! These sophisticated frames with gradients of color from Emmanuelle Khanh ⁠⁠ are absolutely dreamy! Sophisticated to wear out and be fancy or sophisticated enough to be chic & "comfy-casual". We need to add these to our wardrobe... and think you need to too! Luxe Optique is open for appointments: Monday 10 AM–5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM–6 PM Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Who needs Amazon books when you have Binnacle Books?! For those who haven’t been in to visit Binnacle Books yet, please do so soon. They have some of the best narratives, stories, & the greatest connection. They're there for you! To help you pick out the book that you'll never want to put down. PS: This photo was one of our most popular in ALBB's Instagram, because of Binnacle Books' ongoing and consistent work in the Black Lives Matter, social and racial justice movement. PPS: You can help with their Prison Project by paying for postage. Learn more here. Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Bucket hats from La Mere! So many different patterns to go with all of your outfits. We are loving the long black shirt with the dainty brown belt and white blouse that is accessorized with a letter necklace and fringe bag. Yup, you need the entire outfit! Feeling more casual? Not to worry! Check out the outfit on the right with the ripped jeans, fringe top, and the draped cozy cardigan. Shop online now or in-store: Wednesday  - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm & Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Starting this week, Yanarella is offering a new class added for ages 4-6. Ballet, tap, and jazz combination class! The classes will be on Thursdays from 5:00-5:45 pm. Keep in mind - Yanarella dances all summer! This is a great way to keep your little one active and engaged over the summer months. Classes will also be streamed via Zoom if you’re unable to make it due to summer vacation plans! Register today!  🩰 Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! HIRING: Teacher Assistant At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details>  HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio Details > HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun Details > PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > ALBB's Business Directory is a Deep Dive List of services you need right now in Beacon and the Hudson Valley. There is a lot of talent here in the 12508 and beyond and we want to highlight all of them. Check out the Business Directory HERE. BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY HOME + INTERIORS: Jacklyn Faust Interiors Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. BODY + SELF CARE Focus On Massage Therapy CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: Juniper Empowered Birth KIDS TUTORING: Heads Up Learning MARKETING: Samantha Cuello Consulting List My Business In The Business Directory >  ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Protecting Man's Best Friend from Antalek & Moore They are always there for you, let us help you be sure you can be there for them! Regardless if you identify as a dog person or cat person, have a love for horses, or smaller animals you want to be sure your furry friends are protected at all costs. However, if your pet runs ill or your concern for their health is growing a trip to a vet’s office might break your bank. This financial burden is an unfortunate reality for many pet owners. If you’ve ever found yourself making the decision between your pet’s health and your financial stability consider enrolling in pet insurance. Our consultants would be more than happy to help you find a solution that makes your pet, yourself (and bank account!) happy and healthy.  From serious illnesses, broken legs, or concerning cough, regardless of the severity any vet visit can ring in a hefty bill. Be sure your pet is covered for the treatment needed with Pet Insurance. Typical cancer treatments, for example, can run $5,000. Pet insurance is there for you and your pet in these situations. Some pet insurances include Pet’s Place, ASPCA, Embrace, and Pet Plan-just to name a few. There are insurances that cover accidents only, accidents and illnesses, preventative policies to help your pet. Pet insurance often operates in a way that will reimburse you the bill of the vet, instead of providing deductibles. There also is typically an annual limit. If you have a lower annual limit, you will have a smaller monthly payment. To explain policies and insurance procedures be sure to stop by our office to speak with a representative about what coverage plan would best suit your needs as a pet owner. If you worry about your pet’s future and health, protect them from the uncertainties of their world. Insure them long healthy life, starting now with the help of our team.  Click here for a free quote for your furry friend! Stay up to date with their latest announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle's Office Hours is a Private, Small-Group Session for Media Members of Tin Shingle. We are able to connect together in person via video conference calls. Both Thanksgiving and Christmas happen during this Pitch Whisperer session, so the 4 session dates are set to accommodate those vacation days. If you want to join in on these Office Hours, activate your membership so that you can access the secret link: www.tinshingle.com/membershipLearn More >       KATIE JAMES, INC. How's your Instagram game? Are you active? If not... you're probably losing followers and/or viewers! Don't know how to keep your Instagram alive and attract people? Katie James, Inc. can 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 and your business only. Your customers need to know what is going on inside of your doors and we cannot wait to tell/show them! Contact us to tell us about your goals.

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Clean Outs and Retail Therapy Guide 4/9/2021

So many fun things happening around town! In-person classes resumed at beBhakti Yoga, ice-cream shops are open which means walking up & down Main St. trying different ice-creams, like, chocolate moose tracks from Ron's, or the beacon brownie sundae from the Beacon Creamery. Plus, "The Dream Is In Your Hands, Dropping Jewels On The Next Generation is hosting a 2-day virtual conference providing the youths with insight, leadership, and resources from national & international professionals. You can RSVP to that now, here! Oh, and, you can join artist Julia Norton at Common Ground Farm for four workshops that introduce new and surprising art materials, processes, and projects. See details in ALBB's Kids Classes Guide below. Also, if you have extra children's clothing/items, Guardian Self Storage in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, or Beacon will have a drop-off site from April 15 - June 30. And the Ree Play Sale Donation Drop Off is April 16 & 17 with details here (translation: clean out your attic and storage area to find new homes for those clothes and toys). The actual sale will be in May. Prices are low, and proceeds go to developing public parks in Beacon. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Household Hazardous Waste Dump Registration Day: April 8 Registration Open Registration is required to dispose of your household hazardous waste items. Information > Saturday Studio On The Farm Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Common Ground Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Toddlers & Preschoolers "Flower Handprint Keepsake Plate" Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Vincent's Eat-Paint-Love Studio, LLC, 331 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >  5thTurtle Solo Show Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Clutter Magazine, 163 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >  Beauty Health Wellness Expo Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >  Cosmic Pathway Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Pinot's Palette, 992 Main St Suite 8, Fishkill, NY Information >  Bring the Kids! Celebrate Boscobel’s 60th! Day: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Virtual Information > Maple Syrup Day Day: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Little Stony Point, 3007 Bear Mountain-Beacon Hwy, Cold Spring, NY Information >  Rock Wall 3 year Anniversary Celebration Day: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location: The Rock wall Pub & Grub, 55 Academy Ave #1316, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY Information >  Family Fort Night featuring Storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi Day: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY Information >  "Spout Out" Haikootennany Day: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Virtual Information > Canciones Y Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime Day: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > SAVE THE DATE: Ree Play Clothing, Gear + Toy Drop Day: Friday April 16th, Saturday April 17th, 2021 Times: See details in their Instagram. Watch their Instagram for any drops and details. Information > SAVE THE DATE: Guardian Self Storage Drop-Off Day: April 15 - June 30 If you have extra children's clothing/items, Guardian Self Storage in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, or Beacon will have a drop-off site from April 15 - June 30. Donated items are benefiting Children's Home of Poughkeepsie. Items needed include pajamas, art & craft supplies, short-sleeved t-shirts, twin bedding & pillows, hairbrushes, slippers, board games & books, towels & handcloths, laundry hampers & detergent, lotions & perfumes, toothbrushes & toothpaste, deodorant, and shampoo & conditioner.  Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY New Menu is up! Eat Church is popping up once again at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, NY for a Live All Nood Revue! Fri/Sat from 4-8 pm. Last week they SOLD OUT! 🏻🏻🏻 don't miss out! Order now > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!    MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Who needs a crispy chicken sandwich tonight??! Hand-breaded, pimento cheese, coleslaw, and bread and butter pickles all stacked up for crunchy, creamy, tangy perfection. Open every day for take-out and delivery 11:30-9 pm. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Warning: this photo will make you drool... Banana Cake w Chocolate Chips & Peanut Butter is perfection. The backyard is open and the weather is warmer! Stop by Use the DISCOUNTS below for online wine orders: Orders over $75 can use the code ‘OVER75’ for 10% off. Orders over $100 can use ‘OVER100’ to get 15% off their online wine store order. New wines from Roagna, Pattes Loup, Calabretta, and more... Order Food > Order Wine > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fear not, fearless readers! HV Food Hall's Instagram account glitched out a bit and is on hiatus at moment, but they are working to smooth it out. Meanwhile, be sure to follow their foodies directly: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads. Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Pictured: Mizz Hattie's BBQ Pulled Pork and Mac n Cheese bowl. Top it off with a sweet tea and a slice of pecan pie. Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY The weather is getting warmer & we can't wait to be outside at Baja! Especially now that they are back to their normal hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm Sunday 12-8 pm! They are continuing to serve you safely and with courtesy! Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor! Coming Soon... Looks like Dogwood is fixing for a reopen...!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Brett's Hardware is the place for your outdoor essentials! Gardening has begun/is about to begin and we're excited. Pretty flowers, green grass, vegetables, herbs... Stop by & get what you need! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Pictured: Lewen frame from @oliverpeoples (sold at Luxe Optique) is giving us all the vintage feelings and we're not the least bit upset about that! Catch us wearing these this summer! So good. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Special Message From Binnacle Books: Chang-rae Lee, “My Year Abroad” “Rich with commentary on Western attitudes, Eastern stereotypes, capitalism, global trade, mental health, parenthood, mentorship, and more, My Year Abroad is also an exploration of the surprising effects of cultural immersion—on a young American in Asia, on a Chinese man in America, and on an unlikely couple hiding out in the suburbs. Tinged at once with humor and darkness, electric with its accumulating surprises and suspense, My Year Abroad is a novel that only Chang-rae Lee could have written, and one that will be read and discussed for years to come.”   Reach out to Binnacle Books on their Instagram if you have any questions. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon A pair of jeans and a tee! Perfect for the spring when you can't decide if you're warm or a little chilly. Shop spring favorites online now with La Mére Clothing & Goods! & download their app! Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! And Guess What? Hudson Beach Glass is re-opening April 10th. The gallery upstairs will be open with new work that didn't get to be shown in 2020. The staff is fully vaccinated, and safety measures will remain in place. Social distancing, masks, and a limit of how many people can be inside. Information > A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is Open For Sponsorships! All camps that are providing a safe, socially distanced summer experienced are encouraged to reserve their spot now in ALBB's very popular Summer Camp Guide. Also, caregivers & parents! This is for you... We made some updates to our Summer Camp Guide, which you can start browsing here! We have updated camps with age ranges, dates, and a link for more info so you can be prepared to register when it is the time! We also created this handy dandy schedule list for you to stay organized! Advertisers are still welcome to participate.  Homeschool On The Farm Join artist Julia Norton at Common Ground Farm for 4 workshops that introduce new and surprising art materials, processes, and projects. Ages: 6–12 and will be on Days: Mondays, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 at 1pm Information > HINT: You get to promote your social distance strategy! And show pictures. And tell parents & caregivers why they should choose your camp! Details > HIRING: Office Assistant At Gilded Audio Details > HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun Details > PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY! Focus On Massage Therapy Focus On Massage Therapy brings an indulgent experience to the atmosphere you love most. The energy of your home is complemented by the therapeutic expertise you need and the care you deserve. Find comfort and relief in your home today. Relaxation is a text away. $120 per hour for either a Swedish or deep tissue massage. Call (631)-456-3659 to make an appt today! Want to join the Business Directory but don't see a category/sub-category that fits your biz? Not a problem! We can add it just for you! List My Business In The Business Directory >  ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore's offices are fully open during their regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. However, they do prefer scheduling a time to meet with your insurance representative to allow for social distancing precautions. Their staff continues to be available by phone, email, or Zoom video call. They encourage setting up a time to meet with them to review your current coverages. Antalek & Moore is grateful to be able to continue to provide the customer service you expect, and they appreciate your understanding. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle teaches businesses how to get the word out using social and news media. Want free press in the local media? This can happen! But if you ask for it, you'll get a negatory answer. Tin Shingle teaches you how to pitch the media in the right way, which hooks the media to entice them into needing to write about you. Learn More >       KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. revamped Barb's Butchery's website a few months back! We went in, took a bunch of photos, and bam! Updated & easy to navigate. You can now view all of their different sausages, pork cuts, grass-fed beef cuts, chickens, their monthly specials, grocery items, and their new-ish skincare line! Check it out!   Need help designing or redesigning your website? We got you >

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Cupcakes and the Retail Therapy Guide 3/19/2021

Happy Weekend To You! We are going to kick this weekend newsletter off with a picture of...carrot cake cupcakes, because cupcakes are good and happy. These are from Homespun, and available to order online to reserve yours (we swiped 3 of them after taking this photo, so...) Most importantly, however, we wanted to address Atlanta and what our Asian friends in Beacon are experiencing as reactions to this unfold. What hasn't been spoken about much locally is how friends whose families are from Japan, or China, or the Philippines or other areas are feeling, or what kind of encounters they have endured while walking on sidewalks since the pandemic started and a former president attempted to connect a pandemic with a region. We are quietly hearing from our friends, and they are asking for support. They want to see their friends say supportive things in social media, and to denounce things like a police captain explaining that a murderer had a "bad day." That captain was later discovered to have posted his own belief of the region connection to the pandemic, and even supported t-shirts of it. Not sure where to start? Try asking your friends where their families are from, to get more comfortable with regions. Next, listen to this webinar with Moraya Seeger DeGeare, a Beaconite who is Black, Japanese and white, and engages in talking about race issues in a safe space. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Sloop Clearwater presents She Sailor Sea Stories Webinar Days: Mondays, March 22 & 29, 2021 Time: 7pm Location: Online via Zoom The National Women’s Sailing Association and WomenWhoSail are excited to host a Women’s History Month Special Edition of She Sailor Sea Stories, celebrating Clearwater's legacy of creating a community aboard for women to lead and to belong. Find out what happens when six former Captains found themselves at the helm of the fine and splendid Sloop Clearwater, from 1980 to present, during two episodes of storytelling on March 22nd and March 29th, 7:00PM EST. Information > Inequity in Education Days: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Location: Webinar Organized by Next Step Hudson Valley. Tune in this Wednesday for a vital conversation about New York's education funding model and why Black, Brown, and low-income students are left in underfunded schools. Presentations from Alliance For Quality Education and Citizen Action NY about education inequities and how they can be resolved. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Calling all taco lovers! The perfect spring (fever) weekend food is here! Eat Church will be back at Marbled Meat Shop, 3091 Route 9 in Cold Spring Friday & Saturdays, 4-8pm. Stop by and pay them a visit!  Order Online Now >⠀ Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!      MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY FRIED CHICKEN POP-UP this Sunday, March 21, 2021. Back by popular demand - Fried Chicken Dinner!  Served with MOD's famous mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread and their world famous salted chocolate chip cookie! That's right! For limited time only, that salted chocolate chip cookie is back! You will want to pre-order to save your meal. How To Pre-Order: Order today for Sunday, March 21. When ordering online, be sure to choose SUNDAY as your day to pick up and the fried chicken dinner.  Pre-orders will be accepted through Friday, March 19 at 1 pm.  There will be limited availability on Sunday. You can peruse and order from their regular menu or the special fried chicken dinner by clicking here.  Follow on Instagram > Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Homespun Foods is hiring! They are looking for a few good people to join their team. Hiring for both kitchen and front of house, this is a great place for people who love food and wine and good teamwork in a friendly, inclusive environment. Learn more > View Homespun Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Check out this video recently shared on Hudson Valley's Food Hall Instagram! Featuring vendors and special pop-up artisans, giving you a great idea of what to expect when you check out this eatery. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY On a recent visit to @baja328 and had the most delicious fajitas! They never disappoint! Try their Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or Tex Mex! Our new favorite drink from them right now: the Ginger Paloma⠀⠀ BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Your yard needs these accessories! 🦩Flamingo solar lights, flamingo stands, frogs, and bell solar lights! They are beautiful & will look fabulous with the sunlight! Now available at @bretts_hardware - check it out!  Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You know you got it going on when your frames match your dog  These frames are from Leisure Society. Stop by Luxe Optique and look over their collection and design options. Furry friend approval not required but strongly recommended.  @gertie18 ⁠ ⁠ Walk-ins welcome. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Available at @binnaclebooks, Elizabeth Kolbert, “Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future”. “In ‘Under a White Sky,’ Elizabeth Kolbert takes a hard look at the new world we are creating. Along the way, she meets biologists who are trying to preserve the world’s rarest fish, which lives in a single tiny pool in the middle of the Mojave; engineers who are turning carbon emissions to stone in Iceland; Australian researchers who are trying to develop a ‘super coral’ that can survive on a hotter globe; and physicists who are contemplating shooting tiny diamonds into the stratosphere to cool the earth. Visit their Instagram for more details. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Spring has arrived to La Mére Clothing And Goods, and you need that denim jacket. With the unique pieces available at La Mére Clothing And Goods, you'll be sure to find something no matter what your style may be contemporary casual, boho chic, or something else. They have new items that arrive weekly so visit often! Can't make it in person? Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is Open For Sponsorships! All camps who are providing a safe, socially distanced summer experienced are encouraged to reserve their spot now in ALBB's very popular Summer Camp Guide. Details > NEW Junior Farmer's Program Stony Kill Farm is excited to announce this new program for ages 8-12! Break out the boots, its time to get dirty! Join their Livestock Caretaker on Monday mornings (9-11am) for some feeding, mucking and hands-on lessons in animal husbandry. Learn how to clip hooves, halter train and incubate eggs. Limited spots available. Information > Stony Kill Farm 79 Farmstead Lane,  Wappingers Falls, NY Looking for some community service hours? The Poughkeepsie Public Library (@poklibny) is looking for teen bloggers ! Use their guidelines to create your own content for a teen Café blog then send your post to teencafe@poklib.org for their review! For questions email teencafe@poklib.org   HIRING: Brett's Hardware in Beacon Brett's Hardware in Beacon is hiring! Go inside the store to apply. Good luck! List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESS FEATURE - HOME INSPECTIONS IN REAL ESTATE A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory contains categories in Real Estate for business features like Staging, Realtors, Mortgage Lenders, and House Inspections. People can find businesses on Google, but ALBB readers like going to our directory to see which businesses have listed themselves in this space. Help your business stand out by advertising your business in ALBB's Business Directory. Featured Business: Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. is who you can call to inspect a house before you buy it. If you're a first-time home-buyer, the House Inspection is part of the process. Says owner Louis Rizzi Jr.,: "As Owner and Operator, I provide professional Home Inspections while educating you on the condition of the home by answering any questions or concerns you may have, relieving you of stress and allowing you to make an informed buying decision." Learn More > List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Join Antalek & Moore in wishing Vince Lemma a Happy Anniversary with the agency. Vince is a partner and has almost 20 years of industry experience specializing in Employee Benefits, Life Insurance and Property & Casualty Insurance. His primary focus as an independent agent is to be an advocate for his customers. "Thank you for the leadership and commitment you bring to our office, our clients, and our community." Antalek & Moore takes care of you. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Renowned relationship therapist, Moraya Seeger DeGeare, MA, LMFT, specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy in gender and race identification in one's self. While she herself is Black, Japanese and white, Moraya had not been that outspoken about race, outside of her private work with clients. This year has changed that. In this Tin Shingle TuneUp webinar, Moraya speaks with Tin Shingle and ALBB owner Katie Hellmuth Martin about how to talk about race out loud, when you don't know how to talk about it. While people want a safe space in which to practice speaking, others need to feel a safe space coming from silence. Watch The Replay >   KATIE JAMES, INC. Sneak Peek! Meyers Olde Dutch is "refreshing" their Main Street Location (that's an understatement...we've seen pictures of the concrete being poured) and connected with Katie James, Inc. to give their print and website branding a refresh too. We are so thrilled, because in between eating their fried chicken sandwiches, we get to test new designs on them. Like this one for their future "Cocktails" menu! How Can We Help You? >

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Elementary School Opening Info and The Retail Therapy Guide - 3/5/2021

As we head into the weekend, the Beacon City School District announced today that they have been planning for and are anticipating a re-open of the Elementary Schools to a 4-day a week schedule for those who want it, starting in April. Remote-only will continue for those who want to remain at home, while the district is hiring an additional teacher to support remote-only children, according to the Reopening Slides presented by Superintendent Landahl. Dr. Landahl mentioned that an increase in spread in virus had not occurred with the current in-person learning model, with safety measures put into place, like masking, social distancing and contact tracing. However, he stressed that "there has been an increase of mental health concerns among our students," citing a New York Times survey of scientists and doctors who study infectious disease in young children. Access Dr. Landahl's entire presentation here, where the plan is broken down into easy bullet points. SPORTS: If you organize a kids sports program and want it listed in A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Sports Guide, please email us with registration information so that we can get it all in one place for parents and caregivers to utilize. Same goes for fundraisers for all schools, no matter how small or defined a fundraiser. This listing is free. SPONSORS: We are looking for business sponsors for the Kids Sports Guide and Fundraising Guide. Sustaining sponsors allow us to pay our staff to keep this information current, and further promoted on ALBB's social media. Thank you for your consideration. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Decarceration Teach-In Virtual Event Day: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 6pm Location: bit.ly/B4BL306 Join Beacon4BlackLives, Beacon Prison Action, and Guest Speaker Marvin Mayfield this Saturday for a Decaceration Teach-In. "We'll be exploring THE JUSTICE ROADMAP- a comprehensive statewide plan and movement toward dismantling our racist systems of criminalization and incarceration."  Register to get the Zoom link here: bit.ly/B4BL306 Information > The Label Foundation Basketball Club Fundraiser Day: Now Location: GoFundMe The Label Foundation started in the summer of 2020, at the height of the protest marches in Beacon. One of the founding members is John Galloway Jr., who back then decided to run for a vacated seat on the the Beacon Board of Education, and was appointed. The Label Foundation started with a bunch of young men who you can meet here in little videos, and has been busy every since doing clothing drives and other service initiatives. This fundraiser is to introduce their Basketball Club, which includes people from all walks of life together, especially inner-city and underprivileged kids who have not had the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities within a safe environment for nearly a year. Players will be educated and mentored on academic topics, including early financial literacy, with formidable role models within the area, and civic engagement. Money raised goes to fees for tournaments, equipment, jerseys, and gym time. Donate Now > Recycle Lots Of Kinds Of Plastic Bags At Key Food & VFW Hall Day: All Days Beacon's Conservation Committee has announced a new initiative to make recycling different kinds of plastic bags (i.e. sandwich bags, toilet paper packaging bags, produce bags, etc.) easy and possible. Drop your plastic bags at Key Food 7 Days/Week, or the VFW Hall during the farmers market on Sundays. Learn More > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY The perfect winter soup. Pho. Popular Vietnamese beef broth and rice noodle soup. Try theirs with braised beef short rib and roast pork. Round it out with sides of fresh herbs, crunchy sprouts, citrus and chiles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See you this Friday & Saturday @marbledmeatshop 4-8pm! Find them at Marbled Meat Shop, 3091 Route 9 in Cold Spring Friday & Saturday, 4-8pm with their Double Double Bang Bang Revue menu! Order Online Now >⠀ Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!    MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Meyers Olde Dutch poses a very important question on their Instagram - should they bring back their Beet Slaw? We vote YES! Open everyday for takeout and delivery, 11:30am to 9pm. Click here and order for takeout or delivery! Or call them at (845) 440-6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon With their new hours opening at 10am, get in on the Avocado Toast love at Homespun Foods. They make this treat with crushed avocado, sorrel, crispy chickpeas, and pickled red onion on griddled sourdough. Learn more > View Homespun Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Miz Hattie had a photo shoot this week to get new food photos for her easy-to-order-online website, and donated the dishes to Fareground, a food justice organization who delivers food to people in need. Fareground will take unused food, to find a good belly for it to warm. Order Now > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Just wanted to show you this guy again...to get you ready for spring! And eating outside at BAJA 328 from their sidewalk patio. They open their garage door when the weather permits, and are serving dishes all winter long, until it ends. Someday it will be spring! Meanwhile, get a cocktail to-go. BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Canning jars from @bretts_hardware! You need them for fermenting, to put snacks in, or coffee, or whatever! They have plenty in stock and they're so good to have.  They also make nice gifts when treating your neighbors to your special-recipe tomato sauce! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brett's Hardware is an ALBB Sponsor - thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Desmon is your everyday statement frame and we're loving the modern Washed Lapis acetate finish on these frames from @oliverpeoples. ⁠ Stop in today to peek at all of their newest arrivals!⁠ Walk-ins welcome. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a sponsor. Thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Here's @binnaclebooks prepping a bunch more books to send off to your incarcerated neighbors. "Thanks as always to all our sponsors and remember, if you’d like to contribute to our postage and PO box and packaging fund, please PayPal us at info@prisonbooksproject.org — funds are ALWAYS NEEDED to keep this thing afloat! If you’re curious about the Beacon Prison Books Project, check out the highlight in our Instagram stories." Visit their Instagram for more details. Binnacle Books is an ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon With new items arriving every week, there are only a few Brooke Blazers left in stock! Didn't think you needed a pink blazer until now did you? Spring is coming and this would be perfect!  Download the La Mére app now! It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in-app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Shop Online > La Mére is an ALBB Sponsor, thank you! Looking for some community service hours? The Poughkeepsie Public Library (@poklibny) is looking for teen bloggers ! Use their guidelines to create your own content for a Teen Café blog then send your post to teencafe@poklib.org for their review! For questions email teencafe@poklib.org   HIRING: SEO Copywriter At Local Digital Agency, Hyacinth Group The Hyacinth Group is looking to add a talented SEO Copywriter to our team. The position is part-time, but will ideally grow into a full-time position in the future. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW BUSINESS FEATURE - TUTORING Heads Up Learning offers courses in French literacy, English literacy, and academic support, grades 1-9. Students learn best when given the opportunity to make discoveries, find patterns, and think critically about new ideas, which is why their curriculum is built on student-centered pedagogies, and themes of citizenship, activism, and environmentalism. Details > https://www.alittlebeaconblog.com/tutoring List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon The temperatures are starting to rise back up and all of the leftover snow is melting away. While it may be a welcome sight, Antalek & Moore would like to remind you that it could also lead to possible stress on your home foundation and more. They share tips on seasonal maintenance items that can help protect your home. Read more in their latest blog post. Need better or easier Homeowners Insurance? Antalek & Moore takes care of you. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is an ALBB Sponsor - thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Editorial Calendar Season has delivered! Tin Shingle has the editorial calendars of several magazines in the Idea Center Database, so members of Tin Shingle can search through to see where a magazine is in their print production schedule. It is a nice way to force a business to think so far in advance and pitch an idea for the right month, which is how they get print features. Learn More >   KATIE JAMES, INC. It's ready! Homespun has launched a Subscription Wine Box. Yes, you heard that right! Subscribe to 3 bottles a month that Homespun's sommelier picks out for you, based on your personal preferences. The e-commerce flow is designed by Katie James, Inc., and we help strategize how it will all work. Do You Need A Website Too? >

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Look At This Dog...Retail Therapy Guide 2/26/2021

Hello Beaconites! And Hello Other People Visiting here! Happy Weekend. A couple things before we get to the good shopping, eating and donating that is in Beacon: Rents are on the rise in Beacon, due in part to NYC friends moving here. Which is fine! Come on up. But. This real life Beaconite dog friend is kicking off our new series on Affordable Housing, and what that means. Outside of required "affordable housing" below market units required in buildings sometimes. Pictured here is his shocked expression at receiving the news that their rent was to be increased by 12% in a Beacon apartment. Other stories are in the article. Driving. Not sure who is taking what liberties with driving like crazy people on Main Street, but we don't drive around public transportation buses on Main Street while they are servicing passengers, nor do we do U-Turns anywhere. If you see my car doing it - check who is in the driver seat. Could be a hubby. If you're from NYC or NJ, please know that Beacon streets don't follow the same rules. Classes and Camps: Spring is coming, you can feel it, right? We'll get more snow, but wheels are turning on how to plan for Spring and Summer. If you run a business that offers classes, ALBB really wants to list them for you in our Kids + Adult Classes Guides! Main Street businesses get a basic listing for free (just address and web link). As part of our advertising program starting at $100/month, businesses can have their classes with days, times and descriptions listed out. It will be one of the best marketing investments you make, and you'll be contributing to this publication, which allows us to keep publishing. Thank you to our sponsors now! THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin Sample Sale at New Form Perspective Day: Last Days: Saturday & Sunday, February 27-28, 2021 Location: NFP: Studio, 457 Main St, Beacon, NY The @nfpstudio Sample Sale is real and no joke! Beacon is fortunate to have NFP localized in Beacon, even though they are a coveted fashion brand popular in NYC and larger markets. Located for years next to Joe’s Irish Pub, they gave homage to the pub when it closed and have been hosting their sample sale there. Open several days per week, this is your last weekend to shop the sale in the former pub. The Label Foundation Basketball Club Fundraiser Day: Now Location: GoFundMe The Label Foundation started in the Summer of 2020, at the height of the protest marches in Beacon. One of the founding members is John Galloway Jr., who back then decided to run for a vacated seat on the the Beacon Board of Education, and was appointed. The Label Foundation started with a bunch of young men who you can meet here in little videos, and has been busy every since doing clothing drives and other service initiatives.  Their mission is: "As a collective, we vow to bring people from all walks of life together in order to guide the youth in the right direction. We will complete this mission by giving back to our community, pushing the envelope creatively, using our platform to express positive content, and leading by example through our brotherhood." This fundraiser is to introduce their Basketball Club! "We have vowed to bring people from all walks of life together to guide the youth in the right direction- and that’s what we’re doing. Due to the times, inner-city and underprivileged kids have not had the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities within a safe environment for nearly a year. "Here’s what we’re up to, providing an opportunity to participate in safe, welcoming, and inclusive youth development. Our players will be educated and mentored on academic topics, ranging from early financial literacy, formidable role models within the area to civic engagement. We need your help making this endeavor successful. "Our team necessities are fees for tournaments, equipment, jerseys, and gym time." Donate Now > Annual Soup For Greens Fundraiser Day: Sunday, February 28, 2021 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Beacon Farmers Market, 413 Main Street, Memorial Building From the Beacon Farmers Market: "We are so delighted to have Virginia Piazza Pottery as a regular and devoted supporter of Soup4Greens! Her work is well-loved in our community. Come find and buy her bowls this Sunday as part of the generous donations we have received for this event. "Curious as to why all of this matters? Last summer, between the Beacon and Newburgh farmers’ markets, more than $2300 worth of fresh, free produce made it into the hands of people who need it, on top of what they were able to purchase using Snap or their expendable income. "This effort was made possible by the #Greens4Greens program created by Green Geen Beacon and Common Ground Farm and this is the program that will directly benefit from every dollar made on Sunday. Fresh food is a universal right. Please help us bring much needed nourishment to our community." African American Art Show at the Howland Cultural Center Dates: Last Weekend: February 6th-28th Time: 1pm-5pm Saturdays and Sundays The Howland Cultural Center presents is annual African American Art Show. Featured artists include Jean Benoit, Ronald Brown, Rhonda Green-Phillips, Arnold Hayes, Kyra Husbands, Corey Lightfoot, Thelma Lightfoot, Marline A. Martin, Richard Outlaw, Symantha Outlaw, Myles Pinkney, Sandi Pinkney, James Earl Ransome, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Eddison Romeo, Oliver Spearman, and Donald Whitely. Information > Food Drive For Pantry At Beacon Rec Center - Operated By Open Arms Christian Ministries Dates: Right Now Time: Open Hours of Key Food (268 Main Street) or Barb's Butchery (69 Spring Street) Key Food and Barb's Butchery have teamed up to collect donated food for the Open Arms Christian Ministries, which runs the Food Pantry each Saturday at the Beacon Recreation Center. See the large donation bin at Key Food checkout, and ask about Barb's while you're there. Non-expired, non-perishables please. Food items you would also eat! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Noodles are a great comfort food any time of the year. Check out one of the specials from Eat Church - Dan Dan Noodles - Spicy Sichuan wheat noodles w pork, peanuts, and sesame paste. Tingly and nutty. Addictive. $16 Find them at Marbled Meat Shop, 3091 Route 9 in Cold Spring Friday & Saturday, 4-8pm with their Double Double Bang Bang Revue menu! Order Online Now >⠀ Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!     MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Who needs a crispy chicken sandwich tonight??! Hand breaded, pimento cheese, coleslaw and bread and butter pickles all stacked up for crunchy, creamy, tangy perfection. Open everyday for take out and delivery 11:30-9pm.  Click here and order for takeout or delivery! Or call them at 845.440.6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Discover these delicious treats by Maggie & Ease at both Homespun locations. Follow them on Instagram @maggieandease and take a look at their beautiful dishes made right here in Beacon. "From generation to generation our family recipes have been the hallmark by which we have remained connected to our past. Soul food, or southern comfort as we call it, has come to serve as the reminder of the home and family my grandparents and parents left behind during The Great Migration, after moving to the unfamiliar north in search of better opportunities. This #blackhistorymonth and always we at Maggie & Ease honor those that come before us and paved the way. Without them none of this would be possible." Learn more > View Homespun Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Meet Miz Hattie  (pictured right), and her husband Eric and their employee Joe. It's been a while since Miz Hattie was on the other side of the camera, but it's time. Next week she will be doing a photo shoot of all of her menu items, so that ordering from her new online  is even easier. Open 6 days a week - order for lunch or dinner! Order Now > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's cold & you deserve a break from cooking! Order takeout from @Baja328! Their Blackened Tuna Salad looks amazing! Plenty of other goodness on their menu too. BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Brighter days are fast approaching and the first day of Spring is less than a month away! Whether it is gardening outdoors or container gardening in your kitchen, start prepping by grabbing some seeds available at Brett's Hardware. They have plenty in stock!  Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Take your pick of these thick, black rimmed frames from Jacques Marie Mage. You could finally be the Jeff Bloom Look-Alike you always knew you could be. Or just you, in frames that sit comfortably on your face, holding your prescription in place as you do your thing. Walk-ins welcome. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon A message from @binnaclebooks, "Just as this season is full of spring’s potential, one might think of these shelves like the ground in late winter, scattered with slumbering things and things soon to sprout. They hardly even need your tending, just a little participation. They thrive on your willingness to connect with the narratives that others have laid out at other times, some remote, some recent. One might look at these shelves and think: so much is inevitable and we’re in it, all of it, together." Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Military jackets are a great piece of clothing to have. You can do so much in styling and pairing it with other pieces. We especially LOVE this embroidered army jacket with adjustable waist line. This is the perfect outerwear for a relaxed and trendy look. Best part - it's 100% cotton! Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! Is Raising Backyard Chickens Right For You? with Poultry Advisor Kim Pennock Day: Saturday, February 27, 2021 Time: 3-4pm Location: On Zoom HIRING: SEO Copywriter At Local Digital Agency, Hyacinth Group The Hyacinth Group is looking to add a talented SEO Copywriter to our team. The position is part-time, but will ideally grow into a full-time position in the future. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW BUSINESS FEATURE - TUTORING Heads Up Learning offers courses in French literacy, English literacy, and academic support, grades 1-9. Students learn best when given the opportunity to make discoveries, find patterns, and think critically about new ideas, which is why their curriculum is built on student-centered pedagogies, and themes of citizenship, activism, and environmentalism. . Details > https://www.alittlebeaconblog.com/tutoring List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Have you made the step up to cutting payroll to yourself as a business, and now you're adding your first employee? You'll need Workman's Comp Insurance, and Antalek and Moore can help. Got any more questions about new COVID-19 requirements? They can answer those questions too. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Do you need to send a press release? Of course you do! You can send a press release about anything. It's a great way to start the process that is building buzz about your business. Tin Shingle offers a Press Release Writing service, and works with two publishing industry stars who live in Beacon to get this written for you! Beth McDonough, former publisher of Traditional Home, and Olivia Abel, former editor-in-chief of Hudson Valley Magazine. Don't you want those publishing brains behind your brand? Learn More >   KATIE JAMES, INC. Coming Soon! Homespun is launching a Subscription Wine Box. Yes, you heard that right! Subscribe to 3 bottles a month that Homespun's sommelier picks out for you, based on your personal preferences. Ecommerce flow designed by Katie James, Inc., and we help strategize how it will all work. Do You Need A Website Too? >

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NFP Studio Exclusives Sample Sale Is Happening Now!

If you are traveling from afar, make a day trip or stay the weekend in Beacon! There are many wonderful things to do, including, The NFP Studio Exclusives Sample Sale that is happening NOW! It is real and it is no joke!

NFP offers convertible knitwear rooted in a foundation of sculptural, timeless forms. Designer, Gail Travis, resides between her studio in Los Angeles, CA, and Beacon, NY! Beacon is fortunate to have NFP localized in Beacon, even though they are a coveted fashion brand popular in NYC and larger markets. Located for years next to Joe’s Irish Pub, they paid homage to the pub when it closed and have been hosting their sample sale there.

Styles are selling out FAST! They are open every day from 10-5 up until their last day on 2/28. Run, don’t walk!

“NFP is a vision that I have grown into a collection of wearable art that allows each person a blank canvas to create their own individual style, I challenge my self to continue the evolution of NFP to offer you, my loyal customers and friends, an endless supply of moldable forms - ENJOY!”

Many Days Of Something; The Retail Therapy Guide - 2/12/2021

The Lunar New Year starts Today! Beacon's Second Saturday is...Saturday! Valentine's Day is Sunday! You have many ways to celebrate in Beacon this weekend. From dining in at your house with a "Quinn's Vibe" shared here, there is the RAMEN-tic meal with a build-your-own 6-pack of mix-and-match craft beer. Or the Factory Outlet Sale at SallyeAnder this weekend, or the semi-perma pop-up from NFP that ends this month. NFP is high-fashion store that sells unusually shaped sweaters, pants and arm cuffs has their flagship in Beacon, and expanded next door to the former Joe's Irish Pub (honor given to that pub). They are holding a very rare sample sale of not-to-be-missed low price opportunities. Pictured here is the Kitty & LT's Altar from Beacon Natural, who wish you a "Happy Lunar New Year, or as they say in Tibet: Losar Tashi Delek!!" Numbers are lower in Dutchess County, with 35 active reported cases in Beacon at moment. Bringing some manufacturing back to the Hudson Valley, there is a N95 mask-making company in Newburgh - Hudson Valley Mask Makers. Plenty of Beacon shops to find a fashionable mask in when you mask up to walk Beacon's streets! THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Writerly Happenings, From Phoebe Zinman, February Blizzard Edition Days: Lots of Dates Time: Lots of Times Location: Bookstores or Zooms Near You Oh dear readers, our dear writer Phoebe Zinman is back for a February installment of Writerly Happenings! In typical Mercury in Retrograde spirit, her first draft disappeared - poof! - and here is her second draft. She gives a loaded rundown of what to read - and where to go to hear readers recite. Read This > Open Barn Is Back at Stony Kill Days: Saturdays & Sundays through November Time: 11am-1pm Location: Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Come visit the animals any Saturday and Sunday through November! Visitors sign up for a time slot between 11am-1pm to come inside, learn about the animals, and take all those sheep and cow selfies you've been waiting for. Register for a time by clicking here.  Information > Howland Public Library presents The Roots Of Black Music In America Days: February 7-20, 2021 Location: Vimeo Join Karlus Trapp for a 100 year journey back through time to hear, experience and learn about the music of America’s Black musical giants. While the show is geared towards children and teens, it can be enjoyed by all ages.This joyful show encourages singing and dancing! The Vimeo link and password will be posted on the library's Facebook page, and the show can be enjoyed at your own convenience Feb. 7th - 20th. Information > African American Art Show at the Howland Cultural Center Dates: Opens February 6th-28th Time: 1pm-5pm Saturdays and Sundays The Howland Cultural Center presents is annual African American Art Show. Featured artists include Jean Benoit, Ronald Brown, Rhonda Green-Phillips, Arnold Hayes, Kyra Husbands, Corey Lightfoot, Thelma Lightfoot, Marline A. Martin, Richard Outlaw, Symantha Outlaw, Myles Pinkney, Sandi Pinkney, James Earl Ransome, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Eddison Romeo, Oliver Spearman, and Donald Whitely. Information > Food Drive For Pantry At Beacon Rec Center - Operated By Open Arms Christian Ministries Dates: Right Now Time: Open Hours of Key Food (268 Main Street) or Barb's Butchery (69 Spring Street) Key Food and Barb's Butchery have teamed up to collect donated food for the Open Arms Christian Ministries, which runs the Food Pantry each Saturday at the Beacon Recreation Center. See the large donation bin at Key Food checkout, and ask about Barb's while you're there. Non-expired, non-perishables please. Food items you would also eat!   Valentine’s in Beacon with The Beacon Hood Chicken Day: Sunday, February 14, 2021 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Your Front Door! Free Valentine’s gifts donated to the children of Beacon. In December 2020, Beacon came together to make the holidays special for their children. In February there is another opportunity to brighten the lives of so many kids who have been affected by issues they endured as a result of the pandemic. On Sunday, February 14 gifts of FREE chocolate will be distributed by volunteers to hundreds of children 16 and younger who live in Beacon, NY. For every $7 donated, another child will receive a personally delivered, beautifully wrapped chocolate , along with other goodies. Information > Blood Drive - American Legion Post 203 Dates: Friday, February 19, 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! Sallyeander Factory Pop-Up Day: Friday & Saturday, February 12-13, 2021 Time: 10am-3pm Location: 18 W. Main St #6, Beacon, NY (Enter the door between Brett's Hardware and Two Way Brewing and following the signs down the hall!) 10% off your purchase + a complimentary screen printed pouch for all sets! Four customers at a time. Mask required. Information >       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY It's that time of year again and the Chronogrammies are back for 2021! Nominate Eat Church for readers’ choice “Food Truck” from January 1- February 15! The more nominations they get, the closer they are to moving on in the voting round! Nominate Eat Church at: chronogrammies.com⠀ Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!     MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you ever tried the dirty fries from Meyers Olde Dutch? A magic combo of pimento cheese, house made chili and coleslaw all pilled up on their twice cooked fries! Open for Take-Out and Delivery 11:30am-9pm everyday.  You can order online by clicking here or call them at 845.440.6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN FOODS 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Well lookie here! Homespun Foods website got a makeover by our super editor and many hat wearer >>> @katiejamesdesign. ONLINE ORDERING is now available through @toasttab for Homespun, and menus for both Dia and Homespun updated daily. And guess what's coming next? WINE SUBSCRIPTIONS. Check out their wine and farming blog Farms Akimbo, too! View Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY MomaValley was celebrating the Lunisolar on Friday, February 12th, and are back on Saturday! "Happy Losar Tashi Dhelek, first day of Lunisolar 2021" Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY How many wings did you consume last Sunday? You didn't know Baja 328 offered wings? Now you do so keep this tasty nugget of information stored in your brain the next time you are craving some tasty wings!  BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You know what snow on your roof means? Dripping water. Icicles. Weight. What does weight do to your gutters? Pulls them off. That's why there's Brett's Hardware just down the street (next to the SallyeAnder pop up!). For all of that dripping water, you can get the accordion pieces too that help the water travel further out from your house, instead of right next to the foundation. Information > Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon These are so you - the VIVID line at Luxe Optique. Starting at $150 for lenses and frames, you have a lot to choose from, including wire frames, circles, ovals, and different pattern and color combinations. A durable frame that can last you, maybe while you're out shoveling. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Brontez Purnell, “100 Boyfriends”  “Transgressive, foulmouthed, and brutally funny, Brontez Purnell’s ‘100 Boyfriends’ is a revelatory spiral into the imperfect lives of queer men desperately fighting the urge to self-sabotage. As they tiptoe through minefields of romantic, substance-fueled misadventure—from dirty warehouses and gentrified bars in Oakland to desolate farm towns in Alabama—Purnell’s characters strive for belonging in a world that dismisses them for being Black, broke, and queer. In spite of it—or perhaps because of it—they shine.  Armed with a deadpan wit, Purnell finds humor in even the darkest of nadirs with the peerless zeal, insight, and horniness of a gay punk messiah. Together, the slice-of-life tales that writhe within ‘100 Boyfriends’ are an inimitable tour of an unexposed queer underbelly. Holding them together is the vision of an iconoclastic storyteller, as fearless as he is human.”  Grab your copy at @binnaclebooks today! Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon It's 2021 and mixing patterns is totally acceptable, but you don't need our permission to play with your fashion. Express yourself and have fun! Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! HIRING: Online Publishing "Working Owner Partners Wanted", Main Street Beacon MainStreetBeacon.com is a new local Hudson Valley Online Site, showcasing local makers, business’s, events & more. They are looking writers, social media producers, and more. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW CATEGORY! CHILDBIRTH ALBB has added a new category to our Business Directory: Childbirth! In it, find "Classes," "Midwives," "Doulas," "Feeding," and "Sleeping." The first sponsor of this category is Jennifer Polk, founder of Juniper Empowered Birth. Jennifer is a Labor & Delivery RN, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. She offers classes and private sessions that you or a friend may want to take. Details > List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon We have got some SNOW! And there may be more on the way so here's some friendly reminders from Antalek & Moore as you head out and shovel: *Push rather than lift. Pushing the snow with the shovel instead of lifting can help reduce the strain on your body. Bend your knees and use your legs when possible. *Choose your shovel wisely. Ergonomically-designed shovels can help reduce the amount of bending you have to do. *Hit the pause button. Pace yourself and be sure to take frequent breaks. Consider taking a break after 20 to 30 minutes of shoveling, especially when the snow is wet. *Wear layers. Dress in layers and remove them as you get warm to help maintain a comfortable body temperature. *Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while shoveling. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Do you need to send a press release? Of course you do! You can send a press release about anything. It's a great way to start the process that is building buzz about your business. Tin Shingle offers a Press Release Writing service, and works with two publishing industry stars who live in Beacon to get this written for you! Beth McDonough, former publisher of Traditional Home, and Olivia Abel, former editor-in-chief of Hudson Valley Magazine. Don't you want those publishing brains behind your brand? Learn More >   KATIE JAMES, INC. A new Design Tip Video has posted for you! For websites who sell things with ecommerce, you may want to make sure that finding the "View Cart" button is super easy in a Squarespace website. We created a work-around for you, and you can watch it here. Do You Need A Website Too? >

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Valentine's Day Flowers; Where To Get Them In Beacon

It’s the big weekend of LOVE! 💕

Love is a theory and a feeling and exists in many forms. DO get yourself some love, and treat others with love. Could be something purchased, or really, just hanging with your loved one and doing something they love to make it really special. Give a wink. Give a nod. Give a flower. High five your pod.

As a kid, I took myself to the bookstore every Valentine’s Day to buy myself a new book. With dreams of flowers of course. If you want a flower, you need to give a flower. How else will the flowers get there? If they have any left, you have Mountain Laurel Florist, Raven Rose & Batts Florist in Beacon. And one on Spring Street on the other side of the creek.

This bouquet is from Flora Good Times and is part of their subscription program. Subscriptions are a great way to support a business, and a good way to make sure something shows up without you having to remember. But the recipient will remember!

About Last Saturday Night 😍 Thawing Out ⛄The Retail Therapy Guide - 2/5/2021

Everyone! Are you dug out? That snowfall was intense! Maybe you are following the snow-removal methods of your old-timer neighbors now. When once they looked suspect: "What is he doing with that ice-pick? Did we move to Tom Hanks 'The Burbs'?" No, Friends, this is you getting smarter with your snow-removal method by removing while the sun is out, before the 2' feet of snow becomes ice, or the slush becomes ice (the Slush Method has been tried before, and fails because it freezes in place like that). Thank you for your patience on this weekend newsletter. We delayed because we have been working on a feature story on a new Black business in Beacon and Poughkeepsie since before Christmas, and wanted to get this to you on a Saturday. Saturday nights scan be magical for business stories, and this is a good one. YOU helped this business raise $1,000 in one weekend when their only asset - an old snow blower - broke. ALBB readers did that! Every local and national bank they went to denied them. But you didn't Beacon Community. It was unexpected and incredible. Because of you, Blue Green Lawns bought a snow blower from Brett's Hardware, and cleared snow for at least 10 families in Beacon. They are planning for the next storm. Bank lending to Black family businesses may be hard, and this article explores why - to see if systemic racism or oppression is involved for how the Black community can gain access to credit. Read about their denial journey, and their future plans. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin Howland Public Library presents The Roots Of Black Music In America Days: February 7-20, 2021 Location: Vimeo Join Karlus Trapp for a 100 year journey back through time to hear, experience and learn about the music of America’s Black musical giants. While the show is geared towards children and teens, it can be enjoyed by all ages.This joyful show encourages singing and dancing! The Vimeo link and password will be posted on the library's Facebook page, and the show can be enjoyed at your own convenience Feb. 7th - 20th. Information > African American Art Show at the Howland Cultural Center Dates: Opens February 6th-28th Time: 1pm-5pm Saturdays and Sundays The Howland Cultural Center presents is annual African American Art Show. Featured artists include Jean Benoit, Ronald Brown, Rhonda Green-Phillips, Arnold Hayes, Kyra Husbands, Corey Lightfoot, Thelma Lightfoot, Marline A. Martin, Richard Outlaw, Symantha Outlaw, Myles Pinkney, Sandi Pinkney, James Earl Ransome, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Eddison Romeo, Oliver Spearman, and Donald Whitely. Information > Food Drive For Pantry At Beacon Rec Center - Operated By Open Arms Christian Ministries Dates: Right Now Time: Open Hours of Key Food (268 Main Street) or Barb's Butchery (69 Spring Street) Key Food and Barb's Butchery have teamed up to collect donated food for the Open Arms Christian Ministries, which runs the Food Pantry each Saturday at the Beacon Recreation Center. See the large donation bin at Key Food checkout, and ask about Barb's while you're there. Non-expired, non-perishables please. Food items you would also eat! Cooking For A Cause - Fundraiser For 5 Non-Profits via Live Cooking Shows Dates: On Tuesdays from January 12 - mid February, 2012 Time: 9am HudsonValleyEats.com, the restaurant-focused food insecurity platform, has brought together 4 of the Hudson Valley's top chefs for a fundraising cooking event beginning January 12, 2021, called "Cooking For A Cause," to give 100% of the net profits to 4 local non-profits who specialize in getting food directly to locals in need. For those who love cooking shows and want to experience cooking with a chef on a screen in their home - while directly investing in local non-profits, this is the perfect multi-evening opportunity! Tickets & Information > Blood Drive - American Legion Post 203 Dates: Friday, February 19, 2021 Time: 10am - 3pm Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY The next pop-up for the Eat Church food truck is TBD! We know...you're just as anxious as we are. But trust us, the pop-ups are worth the wait! Pictured here: Vegetarian dish Kimchi pancake w/ fried duck egg, watercress, and spiked soy. If you're wondering, yes, we are drooling too. We'll keep you posted on their next pop-up! Or, follow them & find out as soon as they post!⠀⠀ Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!       MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY MOD has got all your super bowl needs covered! Buffalo everything - chicken tenders, crispy cauliflower and chicken sandwiches, Nachos, Spicy burger special and chicken spice fries! Everything from scratch as usual. MOD is running this special menu all weekend - click here and order for takeout or delivery whenever you’re ready! PS: Wait - is that a Juice Bomb we see in the backround? Usually we get that at Beacon Craft Beer Shoppe, and they just ran out (they usually have bunches). Another secret source at MOD. You can order online by clicking here or call them at 845.440.6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Look who was recently featured in @beaconites_podcast - Sommelier and owner of Homespun Foots, Joe Robitaille (@josephonograph ).  They talk about the experience of going from Sommelier to restaurant owner in the midst of the pandemic.  You can listen to it >>here<<. Check out their $20 Wine Table for exquisite wines! Take-Out Available. View Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY OMG lemon pound cake from Miz Hattie's BBQ (located inside of HV Food Hall) is what you need right now. Super fresh & super delish. Have a slice (or the whole thing). Trust us. You can now order from Miz Hattie's online! Just tap and go for BBQ. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY BAJA is always the place to be for a game weekend. They will package you up a fresh to-go meal for you and your tight pod for this weekend's football. Drinks to go as well! BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Blue Green Lawns got their snow blower from Brett's Hardware, and so can you! The best part? If you have questions about how to work your snow blower, the friendly staff at Brett's can answer. Also find what you need for the snow blower, like keys and oil. Find you snow removal accessories, like shovels, salt, and ALBB's favorite, the rubber wiper blade snow brush. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Look at that glow! The tint, the shape, the chain - perfection! ⁠The Solana frames from Leisure Society have never looked better. Leisure Society brings you California Heirloom Designs by Shane Baum.  ⁠ Have you made an appointment with @luxeoptique to find you the perfect pair? What are you waiting for!? Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Tamara Winfrey Harris, “The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America”  “Tamara Winfrey Harris delves into marriage, motherhood, health, sexuality, beauty, and more, taking sharp aim at pervasive stereotypes about black women. She counters warped prejudices with the straight-up truth about being a black woman in America. ‘We have facets like diamonds,’ she writes. ‘The trouble is the people who refuse to see us sparkling.’”Grab your copy at @binnaclebooks today! Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon More than just fun fashion, La Mére Clothing and Goods also have gift ideas for that special someone - who very well might be yourself! The "Eyelash" Glass Coffee mug is a perfect gift or inspirational addition to your home. Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! HIRING: SEO Copywriter At Local Digital Agency, Hyacinth Group The Hyacinth Group is looking to add a talented SEO Copywriter to our team. The position is part-time, but will ideally grow into a full-time position in the future. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW CATEGORY! CHILDBIRTH ALBB has added a new category to our Business Directory: Childbirth! In it, find "Classes," "Midwives," "Doulas," "Feeding," and "Sleeping." The first sponsor of this category is Jennifer Polk, founder of Juniper Empowered Birth. Jennifer is a Labor & Delivery RN, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. She offers classes and private sessions that you or a friend may want to take. Details > List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Closing out Mentor Month at Antalek & Moore would not be complete without this highlight of this mentor! Today we feature Susan Antalek Pagones. Susan serves at the Chair of the Go Red for Women event for Dutchess County as well as an Executive Leader for the American Red Cross Eastern New York Susan is pictured here with fellow members of her #HVBetterU class of 2019. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Do you need to send a press release? Of course you do! You can send a press release about anything. It's a great way to start the process that is building buzz about your business. Tin Shingle offers a Press Release Writing service, and works with two publishing industry stars who live in Beacon to get this written for you! Beth McDonough, former publisher of Traditional Home, and Olivia Abel, former editor-in-chief of Hudson Valley Magazine. Don't you want those publishing brains behind your brand? Learn More >   KATIE JAMES, INC. After many years of eating Miz Hattie's Southern Style soul food, Katie James, Inc. is so excited to welcome Miz Hattie's BBQ as a website client! Located inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall, the customers of Miz Hattie's wanted to tap and order online, and they couldn't. Well they can now! Miz Hattie's jumped into the Toast online ordering platform, and Katie James Inc. designed the main website in Squarespace where you can order online, with room for more photos, catering inquiries, and future ecommerce options for swag, bottled sauce, and more. Final tweaks of the menu and organization of sides and your favorite things are underway. Twist our arm to hang out at this BBQ spot more often! Do you have favorite food pics from Miz Hattie's? Tag her in Instagram and she might repost them! Do You Need A Website Too? >

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Warming; BBQ; The Retail Therapy Guide 1/29/2021

Warming Centers are open in Beacon at the Salvation Army church and the Beacon Recreation Center for the polar vortex the region is currently experiencing. These are open during the day, and  we are keeping our ears open to what is available for overnight Warming Centers as the wind chill dips to zero or below.   The Howland Public Library building remains closed to the public as they repair water damage that occurred the weekend of January 16th. The Library book return box will be open 24 hours 7 days a week while we are closed.Their virtual programs will continue as scheduled. The Library has been and will continue to update the community as soon as they know when they can reopen safely. For those in need of Childcare tuition assistance, Dutchess County is once again promoting their Childcare Scholarship. While this has been available since 2020, Beacon's Recreation Department Director Mark Price has been surprised that the scholarships didn't "go like hot cakes." There could be a few reasons for that. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River Webinar Series Dates: 2/3/21: Maija Niemisto Time: 7:30pm Clearwater will be celebrating the publication of the 3rd edition of The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River with a four-part webinar series. "Please join us for a fun and illuminating exploration of this river we all love." Cost: FREE for Clearwater Members, $7 per night for non-members. The webinars will take place over the course of four consecutive Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Food Drive For Pantry At Beacon Rec Center - Operated By Open Arms Christian Ministries Dates: Right Now Time: Open Hours of Key Food (268 Main Street) or Barb's Butchery (69 Spring Street) Key Food and Barb's Butchery have teamed up to collect donated food for the Open Arms Christian Ministries, which runs the Food Pantry each Saturday at the Beacon Recreation Center. See the large donation bin at Key Food checkout, and ask about Barb's while you're there. Non-expired, non-perishables please. Food items you would also eat! Cooking For A Cause - Fundraiser For 5 Non-Profits via Live Cooking Shows Dates: On Tuesdays from January 12 - mid February, 2012 Time: 9am HudsonValleyEats.com, the restaurant-focused food insecurity platform, has brought together 4 of the Hudson Valley's top chefs for a fundraising cooking event beginning January 12, 2021, called "Cooking For A Cause," to give 100% of the net profits to 4 local non-profits who specialize in getting food directly to locals in need. For those who love cooking shows and want to experience cooking with a chef on a screen in their home - while directly investing in local non-profits, this is the perfect multi-evening opportunity! Tickets & Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church is back this Friday and Saturday with one more round of their Collective Era Revue menu at @marbledmeatshop 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY.  They will be set up both days 4-8pm. Enjoy dishes like Vegetarian dish Kimchi pancake w/ fried duck egg, watercress, and spiked soy? Don’t forget to pre-order as pickup time slots are limited!  Visit www.eatchurch.com today! Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!     MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Soup! You need soup! Get it with MOD's pesto veggie burger and a cup of butternut squash soup. House made veggie patty topped with basil and almond pesto, baby kale and sun-dried tomato and feta spread. Even though MOD's sister-restaurant, Kitchen Sink, is closed for now, MOD moved right in to take over the kitchen while the burger joint's building is under construction. This means that sometimes you get Kitchen Sink inspired dishes on their online-ordering menu! They use Toast, and tapping to order is super easy. Delivery is available. You can order online by clicking here or call them at 845.440.6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Breaking News: Homespun now has mac 'n cheese back! As well as the daily quiche. Homespun loyalists take note: this mac 'n cheese is different than the original mac. It is the home recipe of Homespun's new chef, who also specializes in baking. Yes, you are having the best of both worlds coming from Homespun's kitchen. Which you can easily order online from now! And do visit their $20 Wine Table for exquisite wines! Take-Out Available. View Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!    HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Miz Hattie’s Smoked Cheesesteak Sandwich 🧀 Chef Eric spent an entire day slow smoking Prime Rib & we are HERE FOR IT!! The steak is sliced & stacked high on a Brioche bun with Caramelized Onions & Smoked Gouda Cheese (comes with a side of Fries & house made Coleslaw). Make sure you grab some extra napkins while you're at it! Breaking News: Miz Hattie's has a new website! That you can tap to order from! Beacon's restaurants are all upping their games to keep serving you easily. Order from them! Take Out Available. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY BAJA is always offering new specials, and being TexMex, the flavor is fresh. Find grilled shrimp or chicken options on the menu. And a cocktail of course! Order a flight of apps to go for enjoying a home this cold, wintry weekend. BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   NOURISH NATURAL SOAP COMPANY 263 Main Street, Beacon There's a new soap shop in town...Nourish Natural Soap Company opened in the space that was formerly occupied by the vintage company and early social media influencer, American Gypsy. Nourish was founded by Sage and John Papanicolaou, who started gifting their soaps to friends and family for special occasions. The feedback was immediate, and with the encouragement and support of their close-knit tribe, the Nourish Natural Soap Company was born. Each bar of soap is handcrafted locally in Beacon. Information > BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You didn't happen to break your shovel or scraper during our mid-week snow fall did you? No worries! Brett's Hardware has everything you need from brushes, scrapers, shovels and more and they come in different colors! They might come in handy again early next week. Plus, did you see our test run of this new brush-less rubber wiper scraper that we found at Brett's? It's dreamy! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Timeless and elegant. ⁠ Handcrafted in Japan, these @jacquesmariemage frames are part of a limited production batch of only 300 frames. ⁠We are going to need to see these collection in person this weekend. Join us? Socially distanced, of course. If you're needing an eye exam, make a booking with one of their Optometrists via this link. ⁠ Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon  @binnaclebooks has a wonderful collection of used & new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. If they don't have a specific book you're interested in, they're more than happy to order it for you.  Make an appt online to browse the shop safely! Visit their website. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon We're loving these new (faux) Croc Skin Boots Shop online now - Get em while you can They will go quick! And here's a tip - if you're afraid of white shoes because of scuffing, a magic eraser will wipe it right off! Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Reminder: La Mere is in a new location on Main Street, just a few blocks down in the former Echo storefront. Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! MY ZEN DEN 1 East Main Street, Beacon What is so warm and wonderful during a polar vortex? An infrared sauna. Right in Beacon! In the newly opened My Zen Den, located in between Lambs Hill and Trax in the big 1 East Main building. A Little Beacon Blog's Managing Editor Marilyn took herself on a day trip, from Fishkill to Beacon! A day of self-care, shopping, etc. Follow her journey via these pictures, and then follow the breadcrumbs. Be careful not to slip on the ice! Information >   HIRING: SEO Copywriter At Local Digital Agency, Hyacinth Group The Hyacinth Group is looking to add a talented SEO Copywriter to our team. The position is part-time, but will ideally grow into a full-time position in the future. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > NEW CATEGORY! CHILDBIRTH ALBB has added a new category to our Business Directory: Childbirth! In it, find "Classes," "Midwives," "Doulas," "Feeding," and "Sleeping." The first sponsor of this category is Jennifer Polk, founder of Juniper Empowered Birth. Jennifer is a Labor & Delivery RN, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. She offers classes and private sessions that you or a friend may want to take. Details > List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon January continues to be Mentor Month and Antalek & Moore celebrates Amy Rastadt! Amy is a member of the Putnam Chorale which serves Putnam County and beyond performing classical to contemporary style concerts. Amy is pictured here with fellow members of her choir in 2019. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Have you been following the GameStop stock drama that started with people at the online forum destination Reddit banding together to buy it and drive the price up 300%? Thereby impacting investors who were normally shorting (betting against) the stock? The strategy trickled over to AMC, the movie theater chain that was sinking during the pandemic, raised some money through debt, and now may have some cash from the suddenly soaring stock to erase some debt. One of their investors sold the stock, netting AMC $600 million. Some investor types are not pleased; some media covering finance is confused and concerned. How do you feel? Also, check out these funny tweets/memes coming out of this episode. And we don't recommend buying this stock. Just following the story. Do your research always and seek guidance before investing. Read More >   KATIE JAMES, INC. After many years of eating Miz Hattie's Southern Style soul food, Katie James, Inc. is so excited to welcome Miz Hattie's BBQ as a website client! Located inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall, the customers of Miz Hattie's wanted to tap and order online, and they couldn't. Well they can now! Miz Hattie's jumped into the Toast online ordering platform, and Katie James Inc. designed the main website in Squarespace where you can order online, with room for more photos, catering inquiries, and future ecommerce options for swag, bottled sauce, and more. Final tweaks of the menu and organization of sides and your favorite things are underway. Twist our arm to hang out at this BBQ spot more often! Do you have favorite food pics from Miz Hattie's? Tag her in Instagram and she might repost them! Do You Need A Website Too? >

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Where's Bernie; Retail Therapy Guide 1/22/2021

Happy Weekend, Everyone! May this one be busy and bustling for our business friends, and for you entertainment and enrichment enthusiasts. Bernie showed up in Beacon while the Internet reset after the Inauguration and memes of him popped up all over, like this one of Bernie in front of the man in the tumbler hat (in the building a block down from Yanarella School Of Dance). Community member Michelle Rivas created it, and ALBB reader Brianne McDowell sent it in as a Reader Tip. Michelle is a librarian at Beacon's Howland Public Library, and being the dutiful resource that she is, let us know that anyone can create a Bernie meme here! Then, Bernie came to the mats! The yoga mats of ALBB's Managing Editor Marilyn Perez, promoting her "Digital Slow Flow" and "Digital Power Beats" yoga class on Fridays for Firefly Power Yoga. See ALBB's Fitness Guide in the Business Directory for more digital or in-person fitness outlets, like Zoned Fitness, Studio Beacon, Beacon Pilates, Evolution Grappling Academy, and many more. Poet Amanda Gorman reciting captivated everyone this Inauguration, with several lines and phrases impacting people differently. We will leave you with one of our favorites, that speaks to the take-away from the past year, the take-away of which continues. We've braved the belly of the beast, We've learned that quiet isn't always peace, and the norms and notions of what just is isn't always just-ice. And yet the dawn is ours before we knew it. Somehow we do it. Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken, but simply unfinished. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River Webinar Series Dates: See below Time: 7:30pm Clearwater will be celebrating the publication of the 3rd edition of The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River with a four-part webinar series. "Please join us for a fun and illuminating exploration of this river we all love." Cost: FREE for Clearwater Members, $7 per night for non-members. The webinars will take place over the course of four consecutive Wednesdays at 7:30pm: 1/20/21: Roger Panetta 1/27/21: Brian Forist 2/3/21: Maija Niemisto Cooking For A Cause - Fundraiser For 5 Non-Profits via Live Cooking Shows Dates: On Tuesdays from January 12 - mid February, 2012 Time: 9am HudsonValleyEats.com, the restaurant-focused food insecurity platform, has brought together 4 of the Hudson Valley's top chefs for a fundraising cooking event beginning January 12, 2021, called "Cooking For A Cause," to give 100% of the net profits to 4 local non-profits who specialize in getting food directly to locals in need. For those who love cooking shows and want to experience cooking with a chef on a screen in their home - while directly investing in local non-profits, this is the perfect multi-evening opportunity! Tickets & Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church is back this Friday and Saturday with their Collective Era Revue menu at @marbledmeatshop 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY.  They will be set up both days 4-8pm.  You can place your order online by visiting www.eatchurch.com today! Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!       MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Pictured here is a Salmon burger that is a Limited Time item menu for Meyers Old Dutch. Watch ALBB's and MOD's Instagram for when these limited edition specials are posted! It sold out in hours. Even though MOD's sister-restaurant, Kitchen Sink, is closed for now, MOD moved right in to take over the kitchen while the burger joint's building is under construction. This means that sometimes you get Kitchen Sink inspired dishes on their online-ordering menu! They use Toast, and tapping to order is super easy. Delivery is available. You can order online by clicking here or call them at 845.440.6900. Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Homespun had a Website Refresh! Ordering online is super easy now, from the Home Page or their Instagram bio. Using the Toast order platform, you can order their Quiche of the Day (ham, fontina, mushroom, caramelized onion), salads, and sandwiches (avocado and turkey?). Take-Out Available. View Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!    HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Warm up with a Dumpling Soup, Pan Fried Mixed MoMos, Lentil Soup and Chicken Noodle Soup from MoMo Valley. Then top it off with Vodka soda & Espresso Martini from The Roosevelt Bar. Yummmm. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY While Baja 328 releases fun specials regularly, you can always go back to a favorite and mix it up with tacos made with all natural ingredients. Stop by this weekend for a bite! Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You need all the water bottles you can get in this pandemic! From kids taking them to school (a safety-inspired limit on disposable cups), to working in your car, to hiking trails in the Hudson Valley, to just walking around under that mask. You need to stay hydrated! Brett's always has new styles of water bottles, coffee mugs, and other shapes. Go in and pick up a new one. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Cool frames for cool kids. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know that we offer a wide selection of children's frames? Our Optometrists on staff are wonderful with children - book your appointment by clicking the link below!⁠ ⁠ Pictured here are frames from @sabinebelife If you're needing an eye exam, make a booking with one of their Optometrists via this link. ⁠ Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Thank you to everyone who sponsored books this week for the BEACON PRISON BOOKS PROJECT. A bunch of books were sent off last week. With all your new sponsorships through the week, they cleared the shelf yesterday, and those dozen+ will go out shortly. And owing to the constant flow of requests, they quickly re-stocked the shelf, so come through this week. (Or send a DM Binnacle if you can’t make it in.)  Have a question about the BEACON PRISON BOOKS PROJECT? Reach out through their Instagram @binnaclebooks or on their website. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Artisan soy wax candles topped with genuine crystals and real flowers. Available in all Zodiac signs! What's your sign? Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Reminder: La Mere is in a new location on Main Street, just a few blocks down in the former Echo storefront. Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! KIDS CLASSES Free online poetry workshop for middle and high school students with Poet Gold Day: Saturdays, January 23 & 30, 2021 Time: 4-5:30pm Information > HIRING: SEO Copywriter At Local Digital Agency, Hyacinth Group The Hyacinth Group is looking to add a talented SEO Copywriter to our team. The position is part-time, but will ideally grow into a full-time position in the future. Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon January continues to be Mentor Month and Antalek & Moore is here for it! This week we feature Terry Amoroso Williams! Terry has served as a mentor for The Chamber Foundation, Inc.'s Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership Program. Here Terry is pictured with some of her Youth Leadership mentees in 2017. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE These days...in a pandemic, racial reckoning, and time of social and legislative change, staying silent as a business is a move you may not want to make. Because tensions got pushed so far (Capitol Building), to not say anything at this point, is saying something. At this point, silence as a business from a branding perspective and as a business individual, is saying a lot. Louder than you think. This interview with Beacon-based Moraya Seeger DeGeare, a light-skinned woman who identifies as Black, and is a grandaughter of Pete and Toshi Seeger, answers many questions you may have, but were too quiet to ask. This conversation is gentle, fun, and revealing. Moraya reflected: "If there's no acknowledgement...I'm talking just a simple re-share...so I'm not talking big statements here...that says to me that I'm not welcome there." Watch It >   KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. is so pleased to welcome Homespun Foods as a website client! Tasked with improving the layout of some of their pages, and getting unstuck from mysterious gray boxes blocking the view, Katie James, Inc. was able to dive in and streamline the look more, creating more opportunities for visitors to click on their new ORDER ONLINE option for faster access to immediate take-out from Homespun! They are keeping us hungry...Watch for more changes! Do You Need A Website Too? >

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MLK; A Legal Note; And The Retail Therapy Guide; Retail Therapy Guide 1/15/2021

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be observed on Monday, January 18, 2021. During this time where you may have more down time, here is a suggested way you can observe Martin Luther King Day: with a book. By Martin Luther King, Jr. ALBB provided a book list with links here. You can always buy from our local book store, Binnacle Books, or borrow from the Howland Public Library. If you have never read a book by Martin Luther King, Jr., this is a great time to start! If you have read a book or all of his books, you might already be turning the cover for another deep dive read. The light is not out for the annual MLK Day Parade presented by the Springfield Baptist Church and the Beacon Sloop Club (via Pete Seeger before his passing)! Instead, you can participate from home  for the "Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Zoom Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 11am - 1pm. The theme is "Keep The Flame Alive" and all are welcome. The City of Beacon published an article from NobelPrize.org about his life at their website here.   THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin MLK Day Of Service Springfield Baptist Church & Beacon Sloop Club Present: "Keep The Flame Alive" Dates: Monday, January 18, 2021 Time: 11am-1pm From the presenters: "Join us for a fun-filled morning of Civil Rights, Gospel & Inspirational Music, Quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a message from Rev. Dr. Ronald O. Perry, Sr., Pastor of Springfield Baptist Church. All attendees are welcome!" Information > The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River Webinar Series Dates: See below Time: 7:30pm Clearwater will be celebrating the publication of the 3rd edition of The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River with a four-part webinar series. "Please join us for a fun and illuminating exploration of this river we all love." Cost: FREE for Clearwater Members, $7 per night for non-members. The webinars will take place over the course of four consecutive Wednesdays at 7:30pm: 1/20/21: Roger Panetta 1/27/21: Brian Forist 2/3/21: Maija Niemisto Cooking For A Cause - Fundraiser For 5 Non-Profits via Live Cooking Shows Dates: On Tuesdays from January 12 - mid February, 2012 Time: 9am HudsonValleyEats.com, the restaurant-focused food insecurity platform, has brought together 4 of the Hudson Valley's top chefs for a fundraising cooking event beginning January 12, 2021, called "Cooking For A Cause," to give 100% of the net profits to 4 local non-profits who specialize in getting food directly to locals in need. For those who love cooking shows and want to experience cooking with a chef on a screen in their home - while directly investing in local non-profits, this is the perfect multi-evening opportunity! Tickets & Information > Beacon's City Council Votes On Resolution Condemning the Attack On January 6, 2021, of the U.S. Capitol and Congress Date: Monday, January 19, 2021 Time: 7:00pm Watch: Subscribe to the City Of Beacon's YouTube Channel for easy live viewing The City of Beacon has issued a Resolution condemning the attacks on the Capitol Building and Congress, and will vote on it with other Agenda items on Monday evening. The Resolution begins with: "WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021, there was a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and on the U.S. Congress, described succinctly by USA Today: “As a shocked nation watched..., a pro-Trump mob battled police, broke into the U.S. Capitol, and sent members of Congress fleeing as lawmakers were counting Electoral College votes.... Now, five people are dead, including a U.S. Capitol police officer.” And WHEREAS, this attack on the U.S. Capitol and Congress was caused by the current President, as stated by third-ranking House Republican Liz Cheney, “The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing.... There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.” And... Read the Rest Of The Resolution Here > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church has a NEW MENU debuting this week, the Collective Era Revue! They are back and ready to serve you with their truck set up at @marbledmeatshop 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm.  Have you not placed your online order yet? What are you waiting for? Visit www.eatchurch.com today! Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!       MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Start your week off right with a roasted beet salad! Roasted beets, feta, savory hazelnut trail mix. Don't forget, Meyers Olde Dutch is undergoing construction to build an outdoor patio at their 184 Main Street location, you can still order from their menu for take out and delivery only at their sister location, @kitchensinkny across the street at 157 Main Street. You can order online by clicking here or call them at 845.440.6900. Ordering delivery is the easiest thing you could do for yourself! Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Daily Specials listed on Homespun Foods website each day! Pictured here is a Pork Ginger Rice Bowl w/ jasmine rice, peppers, basil, pickled chiles, and cashews 📸 : @hbarr18 Take-Out Available. Go to homespunfoods.com to see what's going on in their kitchen and the cellar. View Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY This. Picture. Need we say more? Mizz Hattie's Mac and Cheese in a pan. ALBB does not do "Best Of"s or make recommendations, but this mac and cheese is one of the best in Beacon, and is on our Top 10 List Of Best Mac 'n Cheeses. Plus, you have the Roosevelt Bar inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall for a beer, plus other foodie options to answer the needs of all of your friends. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Baja 328 releases fun specials regularly.  Have you tried their Roasted Poblano & Potato Soup seen here? We a good, hearty soup especially this time or year! Stop by and see more is on the menu. Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   SALLYE ANDER 133 Main Street, Beacon You got that right! SallyeAnder is opening their factory store again this weekend on Saturday only (Friday as well, but you're getting this in the evening). Located on toward the train, near Brett's Hardware and Two Way Brewing! Mask required. If you missed the pop-ups during the holiday season, now is your chance again. PROMOTION Buy one, get one FREE on all essential soaps! A special just for the pop-up shoppers. LEWIS & PINE 133 Main Street, Beacon Continuing to draw inspiration from nature, Lewis & Pine has their Botanical collection which includes earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. They would gather fallen twigs while on a hike and then use the lost-wax casting method to create the exact image of each twig in precious metal. Stop by and see more examples from this collection of nature recreated in metal.  Shop Now > Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! Live Light Travel Often (LLTO) 464 Main Street, Beacon Live Light Travel Often (LLTO) has for you the perfect bandana. It's soft hand blocked goodness supporting slow fashion! Pick one up at LLTO shop or find em online @ www.livelighttraveloften.com. Bandanas created to @maeludesigns. LAST CHANCE ALERT! This is LLTO's last pop-up weekend in their current space.  They will be open Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm.  Stay tuned as they will be popping up in Beacon again soon! In the meantime, you can shop LLTO online 24/7 at www.livelighttraveloften.com. LLTO is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK Home 464 Main Street, Beacon Last chance to shop from PTACEK Home in person before they pop out of the little pop-up they are sharing with LLTO down by the Beacon Bagel Shoppe. Don't miss your chance to see samplings of this furniture in person, and remember, you can visit PTACEK's website to see what else they offer, as well as reach out to them for a custom design for your home or office. Shop Now > PTACEK Home is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon UPGRADE ALERT! Brett's Hardware now carries Benjamin Moore paint! With you in your house all of the time, this is the perfect mood to get a little experimental with your wall colors! Now in stock at Brett's Hardware - Find the perfect paint colors and products for that project you've been delaying.  Information > Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Exceptional eyewear is Luxe Optique's specialty. ⁠ There is no better feeling when a patient finds the perfect frame to reflect their personal style. "We always say your vision is our first priority and your style comes in a close second," says Luxe Optique. ALBB can personally attest that style comes in a very close second, as they fuss over the fit of your glasses as well as the style. Long after you purchase. Need an adjustment? Bring it in. Your frames can get adjusted in their workshop in the back of the store. These frames are by @haffmansneumeister If you're needing an eye exam, make a booking with one of their Optometrists via this link. ⁠ Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Quite a timely book recommendation, when, according to Buzz Feed News, "the acting leader of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement abruptly resigned on Wednesday, just two weeks into the job after the agency’s previous director also stepped down unexpectedly in December, according to a source with knowledge of the situation." Copies of Natascha Elena Uhlmann, “Abolish ICE” now available at Binnacle Books. Written with passion and eloquence, this concise philippic provides moving examples of the abuses that occur under the cold eye of ICE and sets out convincing arguments for getting rid of it. "Perhaps the greatest value of history is that it reveals to us how contingent so much of the world really is. Institutions that seem unyielding and hierarchies that seem immutable reveal themselves to be products of chance or ideology." Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Did you know you could be shopping on La Mére's app from bed right now? Download the La Mére app now!  It is available for iOS users and coming soon for Android users. Download our NEW app now and receive 10% off your first in app purchase. Apply code 10OFFAPP in checkout to receive the discount. Visit https://lamereclothingandgoods.com/ to download.  Reminder: La Mere is in a new location on Main Street, just a few blocks down in the former Echo storefront. Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! KIDS CLASSES Howland Library Teen Podcast Workshop Information Session Grades: 7-12 Day: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Time: 6pm Location: Zoom Calling all teen podcasters! Speak Out and Be Heard! Did you ever wonder what it takes to create your own podcast? The Howland Public Library in Beacon has teamed up with Brandon Lillard host of the This is Beacon podcast for a 6 session podcast workshop for students in grade 7 and up. Information > Compass Arts Saturday Art Series Dates: January 16-March 20, 2021 The Saturday Arts Series will be a 10 week series of online arts workshops and performances held during the coldest days of winter, from January 16th - March 20th. With grants and donations, we expect to offer a tiered pricing structure, from free to $25 per participant, allowing members of the community to benefit from the arts regardless of their ability to pay. Information > ADULT CLASSES Howland Public Library Socrates Cafe Online Day: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Time: 4pm Cafe is now online. If interested in joining, please email Adult Services Librarian, Alison Herrero, at adults@beaconlibrary.org and she will email to you the invitation link. Information > Howland Public Library presents Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Day: Thursday, January 21, 2021 Time: 1pm Join Community Engagement Manager, Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Chapter, Joan Carl, for an informative online talk titled, "Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters." This online program for adults is free. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association directly at 1-800-272-3900. Information >   ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon January is Mentor Month and Antalek & Moore is celebrating it! Several members of the Antalek & Moore family serve as mentors throughout the community. This week, they featured partner Vince Lemma, who is a lacrosse champ. Vince has been a coach for various youth lacrosse teams over the years, and is grateful that he is able to work with kids who share the same passion as he does being on the field. Vince is pictured here with his 2019 Champion Team. Read ALBB's feature article with Vince, where he talks about coaching and how it helps him lead in business. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE "How can businesses answer the current state of #allthefeels during this time of racial discomfort?" Or is the better question, "Should businesses be making statements? Or will it alienate their audience or customer base?" Pete Seeger fans will enjoy this interview with his granddaughter, Moraya Seeger DeGreare, who speaks with Tin Shingle's owner and A Little Beacon Blog publisher Katie, to wade through that discomfort to discuss the issues. Moraya is a person who has been a gentle but firm voice during the time of the protests. If you haven't put anything about the civil rights messages in your business branding, then this would be a great TuneUp webinar for you to listen to as you debate that. Moraya and Katie are fun and fresh - bubbly as ever! It's a safe space for you to check out. Watch It >   KATIE JAMES, INC. Eggberts Farm Fresh Eggs is preparing for the winter with a new website. Owner Carrie Sabins wants to reach her customers in case there is another shutdown or if her customers need delivery because they need to isolate. Katie James, Inc. a long-time customer of Eggberts Farm Fresh Eggs via the Beacon Farmer's Market. The branding agency is building Eggberts a website in Shopify, for easy pre-orders of eggs and meat, as well as pickup and select delivery options. Do You Need A Website Too? >

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