Second Saturday! :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/8/2021

Cuddly weather is getting closer! The mornings are misty and the evenings are cool, while the afternoons still tease us with the balmy 72 degrees for a bit longer. The darker mornings and evenings mean one thing: reading under a blanket just got easier. Ever at your service, ALBB's author of our Writerly Happenings series, Phoebe Zinman, has collected many places you can find literary inspirations in the Hudson Valley this October. As New York City and now LA require proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars and gyms, some Beacon restaurants are voluntarily wanting proof of vaccination. The Roundhouse announced their proof policy last week for people dining. Shortly after announcing their pausing, Quinn's has announced that they are indeed reopening with live performances, but with a few differences this time: there will be a required cash admission price (versus the donation-based method used prior) and a proof of vaccination with masks. Restaurants in Beacon have been adjusting their safety policies since the beginning, with the most recent shift being losing their outdoor dining parklets early in the Fall season. A reminder to happy customers: restaurants often get hammered by bad online reviews for a variety of reasons. If you love an establishment, go ahead and leave a review. While most detest Yelp, it still holds weight in the media and with some readers. During coffee or tea one morning, do the rounds for someone on Google, Yelp, FB, and others to offset any grumpycats. Wishing you a thoughtful Indigenous People's Weekend. Here is what is happening in the City of Niagra Falls. Find good reading recommendations for Native Americans in the Hudson Valley at Binnacle Books. These Second Saturday Highlights are made possible by the sponsorship of No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works. (top) Mariam Aziza Stephan at No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 On view are four works-on-paper selected from the larger body of this work from Mariam Aziza Stephan. The originals are small, intimate 6 x 18″ India ink drawings on paper that has been cut open and reassembled with additions and deletions, like the sacrifice zones they represent. Details > (bottom left) Teron Wright & Flu Season at Twins Barbershop 349 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Teron Wright returns with his friend, Flu Season, for more mixed media work from the two Beacon natives. Teron's art is centered around portraits with an abstract twist or feel. Teron likes to recreate all kinds of portraits or famous events that contain a message or powerful statement. The colors used represent the message or mood of the subject he's creating; the colors give the painting an abstract vibe. Flu Season's pieces consist of dark comedy, iconic cartoon characters/celebrities, politics, current events and such. His mediums are copic markers, inks, colored pencils, acrylic, oil on paper or canvas. Details > (bottom right) Fruma Shrensel at The Lofts at Beacon 18 Front Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Fruma Shrensel's work examines our human selves as they exists in a world of form. Fruma says: "Our Being is an indefinable essence that expresses itself in countless ways. These works offer visual interpretations of only a few parts of Being. There are so many more. Come and share. What does Being mean to you?" Details > THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here.   Field + Supply Fall MRKT Days: Friday, October 8, 2021, Saturday, October 9, 2021, & Sunday, October 10, 2021 Time: 10am - 6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards, Kingston NY From October 8th - 10th, the bi-annual fair will make its highly anticipated return to the Hudson Valley for the first time post-pandemic. Hosted on the scenic grounds of Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY, Field + Supply convenes over 175 makers across a range of disciplines to present shoppers with a thoughtfully curated selection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind goods. Paired with live music, food and beverage vendors, and live demonstrations from select makers, the weekend is a celebratory event not to be missed. Tickets are required for entry at a starting price of $15.00, and guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as a limited number will be available for purchase on-site. Information > Market Day Crafts Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum Day: Saturday, October 9, 2021 (Rain Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021) Time: 10am - 5pm Location: 504 Route 9, Fishkill NY 12524 Celebrate local craftspeople as they offer their masterfully hand-crafted wares on the grounds of the Historic Van Wyck Homestead Museum. Crafters will arouse your senses with colorful pottery, soft knit items, stunning stained-glass gifts and aromatic skin care products and more. The Fishkill Historical Society will provide a concession of culinary delights like made-to-order Dutch apple fritters, soups, chili, hot dogs and wonderful baked goods. Enjoy a tour of the museum during your visit and hear about how craftspeople of the past kept Fishkill humming while it served as a supply depot in the Revolutionary War. Harvest Festival at The Barns Art Center Days: Saturday, October 9, 2021 & Sunday, October 10, 2021 Time: Screening Times 11am - 3pm, A Groundbreaking Ceremony for Futerfarmers will be held from 3pm - 6pm Location: The Barns Art Center, 736 South Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY Celebrate both the premiere of three-screen, immersive film experience, paying homage to the stewards of the Hudson Valley, LOST ARTS, as well as the groundbuilding/breaking ceremony of a large-scale public installation with world-renowned artist collective Futurefarmers. Hudson Valley Day of Art with Women of Culture Day: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Time: 10am - 7pm Location: Ann Street Studios Join art-based networking community Women of Culture for a full day trip to the beautiful Hudson Valley, featuring artist studio visits & a private guided tour at Dia: Beacon, on Saturday, October 9th. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Hudson Valley, and our Art-full day trip combines the natural beauty of the area with two special art experiences. Some attendees will be traveling together from NYC but Hudson Valley locals are also encouraged to join for the non-transportation option (those not traveling to the area in the rental car will also need to provide their own transport in between Newburgh and Beacon). We will start our day by visiting the studios of three female artists (Theresa Gooby, Kirsten Kucek & Jackie Skrzynski) located in Newburgh, just across the Hudson from Beacon, NY. We will have the chance to learn about each artist’s process and inspirations, seeing works in progress as we go. We will then have a delicious lunch at Ms. Fairfax in Newburgh, followed by a private guided tour of Dia: Beacon. Take time to explore the galleries on your own after the tour, or take a walk along the Riverfront Trail. Information > Fall Harvest Festivals Day: Now - October 31st! Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Grab a pint and some dinner from Two Way! What better way to spend a fall weekend?! Not sure what you're in the mood for? Try a flight at their full service taproom! Two Way brews all of their beers at our in house brewery located right next to the taproom. They are also location for pool, darts, foosball, and private events! See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY BANH HOI. Rice noodle bundles w/ herb salad, pickled veg, and Nuoc Cham & Grilled beef from Eat Church! Visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials! Find Eat Church: Thur-Sun at industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop Sunday at Beacon Farmers Market So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. There really is nothing quite like fresh sourdough toast smothered in butter & BBC's house blueberry compote to start off the weekend! Especially when it is all fresh & made in house! Drooooooling. PS: BBC is open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday. PPS: If you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event, BBC is more than happy to take custom orders! Give them a call today. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY MOD uses only the finest ingredients including local food purveyors such as beef from the Hudson Valley, cheese from NY state and produce from local farmers – together with their family micro farm in Hyde Park. Their full-service bar features a large selection of NY craft beer, locally produced wine and house-crafted cocktails. In addition to beef burgers, the menu offers chicken, hot dogs and vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, plus hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials. Stop in! You will NOT regret! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Taco's are better with cocktails! Tito Santana is now featuring QNSY CANNED COCKTAILS!! They sold out of the Lovely Rita (can you guess why??) but more will be in this weekend! These are real cocktails made with real ingredients by real people in Queens and they look SO GOOD! Enjoy a refreshing Mojito or Cosmo with their delicious tacos (that are only $3 on Tuesdays!) PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you tried Farm Kits from Common Ground Farm available at Homespun yet?! Common Ground is a non-profit organization with a mission to serve our community as a model for food justice and education for people of all ages and incomes. Each week, for the remainder of the growing season, Homespun Foods will offer a 'Farm Kit' full of local, seasonal produce grown right here in Beacon. Each week will be a little different, and this is a wonderful way to truly eat with the seasons. Local organic produce, harvested fresh and ready for pick up each Friday at Homespun Foods. Farm Kits > PS: Homespun even has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > PPS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Shmuck's Sweet Stuff chocolate chip cookies loaded with chocolate and baked fresh, these cookies are waiting to be filled with for your favorite flavor ice-cream Which ice-cream are you choosing?! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Head on down to Baja and try these delicious fajitas! They won’t disappoint! Try the Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or Tex Mex!!! So many options! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Rice bowls loaded with grilled vegetables for your weekend plans! Stop by this weekend for all the deliciousness packed into one plant-based dish. From falafel to kebabs, there are so many options to enjoy a rice bowl your favorite way  PS: Fall Season = Soup Season & Ziatun has you covered with delicious soups! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Eve’s Cidery / Sparkling Perry 2020 Matt Moser-Miller, a former intern at Eve’s Cidery, foraged wild pears throughout the 2020 growing season in the Finger Lakes region for his former employer. This perry is made entirely of those wild foraged pears, which were wild yeast fermented and aged in both stainless and neutral oak, then tiraged to induce a secondary fermentation in bottle. Steve shares "the result is stunning, smelling of lilacs and beach grass and birch beer and stone, tasting of blanched almonds and unripe peaches. The mousse is full and luscious, giving body, while soft tannins and fully integrated acidity offer shape and a pleasing, flavorful finish that lingers. Good stuff!" PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle is open DAILY! A wonderful place to buy & sell your books! The bookstore is a collaborative endeavor by four partners, who have collectively been writers, editors, musicians, producers, organizers, teachers, filmmakers, and booksellers. If you love books, they welcome you. If you don't, they'll do their best to convince you otherwise. Donate to the Beacon Prison Books Project postage and shipping fund.🏼 www.paypal.com/paypalme/prisonbooksproject Binnacle is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Have you decided on how you're going to update your home/give it a refresh? Bretts has what you need! Don't forget to stop in for seasonal decor! PS: The cold is coming! Get your winter mats & supplies! Stay ahead of the game. Stop in & check it all out. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon What better way to make a statement with your eyewear than to have your frame literally POP right off your face. Luxe Optique does it again! Stop in! These are insanely perfect! PS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Fall arrivals are flying out the door at La Mere! New arrivals do not last long! Give your closet an upgrade... We're stopping in this weekend! You?! Saturday Store Hours 11-6pm *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY More dance costume photos from Yanarella! Really into these dark navy vibes! Join in on the fun & find a Fall class that best suits you! OR step out of your comfort zone and try something new.  Yanarella performs and participates at various functions in Beacon and the surrounding areas throughout the year. Celebrate 4 years of excellence with them! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon With a combined 45 years experience, Antalek & Moore's agents take the time to get to know your family and what makes your life special. Let them provide you with peace of mind knowing that everything you love is protected by selecting the right personal insurance coverage for you! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Connecting is one of the most important ways of learning, growing and succeeding as you seek exposure in social, digital and print media. 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It's October 1st! :: Retail Therapy Guide 10/1/2021

Vibes on the street say that October 1, 2021 was pretty spectacular! There is LOTS going on. All sorts of things. Scroll slowly so you don't miss it. Saturdays for some are traditionally Sports Saturdays. There's a morning rush of some parents headed to different mini-games. Two weeks ago, a tragedy happened at Arlington High School during a Friday Night Lights kind of evening. Parents were talking about it in folding chairs the next day during a Beacon Bears game, and other games throughout our community. A 16 year old, Quraan Smith, was stabbed at a football game at 9pm and was forever lost from his family and this region. Last week, he was remembered during a vigil at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie for the "beautiful energy" he brought to people. Read more about him and the community response here.                                         While it's not Second Saturday, we are using this logo to represent the Art section and the artist who sponsored it for their exhibit! "Parts of Being" Sculpture and Painting by Fruma Shrensel Day: Sunday, October 3, 2021 Time: Opening Reception 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: The Gallery @ The Lofts at Beacon, 18 Front St, Beacon, NY (845) 831-7867 Our Human self exists in a world of form. Our Being is an indefinable essence that expresses itself in countless ways. These works offer visual interpretations of only a few parts of Being. There are so many more. Come and share. What does Being mean to you? THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here.   March In Beacon For Reproductive Rights For Women and Trans Men Day: October 2, 2021 Time: 5pm Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Organizer: Chickens With Attitude aka Savage (formerly Beacon Hood Chicken) In response to the new legislation in Texas that encourages citizens to be bounty hunters against women and trans men and those who support them to make the choice to not complete a pregnancy. Information >   1980 Beacon High School Graduates 40th Reunion Day: October 1 - October 3, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Beacon, NY Social Distancing Specifications: All NY State and City of Beacon guidelines The Beacon High School Class of 1980 is having their 40 year reunion Oct 1-3. Please contact Pat Blanchfield at pblanch62@gmail.com or Nicole McKenzie Mayo at nicmayo@aol.com or visit our Facebook page-BHS Class of ’80 40th Reunion if interested. Information > Stony Kill Foundation Harvest Fest Day: Saturday, October 2, 2021 (Rain date: October 3) Time: 11am - 3pm Location: Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Black History in the Hudson Valley Day: Saturday, October 2, 2021 Time: 9am - 6:30pm Location: In-person at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, NY and virtual via Zoom Information > Beacon CD & Record Fest Day: October 2, 2021 Time: 9am - 5pm Location: Beacon VFW, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Hudson Valley Garlic Festival Days: Saturday, October 2, 2021 & Sunday, October 3, 2021 (Rain or shine!) Time: 10am-5pm Location: Cantine Field, Washington Ave Extension, Saugerties, NY Delve into an array of garlic and garlic-flavored foods, including garlic ice cream. Live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, garlic growing demos and more. Admission: $10; kids 12 and under: free. Information > Market Day Crafts Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum Day: Saturday, October 9, 2021 (Rain Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021) Time: 10am - 5pm Location: 504 Route 9, Fishkill NY 12524 Celebrate local craftspeople as they offer their masterfully hand-crafted wares on the grounds of the Historic Van Wyck Homestead Museum. Crafters will arouse your senses with colorful pottery, soft knit items, stunning stained-glass gifts and aromatic skin care products and more. The Fishkill Historical Society will provide a concession of culinary delights like made-to-order Dutch apple fritters, soups, chili, hot dogs and wonderful baked goods. Enjoy a tour of the museum during your visit and hear about how craftspeople of the past kept Fishkill humming while it served as a supply depot in the Revolutionary War. Open Mic Night “Lit Lit” at Homespun Foods Day: Thursday, October 7, 2021 (happens on the first Thursday of every month!) Time: 7pm - 9pm Location: Garden of Homespun at 232 Main Street, Beacon NY Information > Fall Harvest Festivals Day: Now - October 31st! Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. It's going to be a beautiful day weekend to head on over to Two Way! Drop by for a pint, a flight, or some beer to go at their full service taproom open Thursday to Sunday. Two Way brews all of their beers at our in house brewery located right next to the taproom. They are also pen for pool, darts, foosball, and private events! See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY We love us some fried chicken! Especially Kai Thawt Thai fried chicken from Eat Church! Find Eat Church at: - Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (daily grab-n-go fridge!) - Industrial Arts Brewing from Thursday-Sunday (order online now!) - Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. You can count on BBC to satisfy your fall beverage needs! Be sure to follow them & see what they're featuring! Last weekend, they featured a Hot Caramel Apple Cider made with Fishkill Farms cider & their house caramel. A cozy warm classic to kick-start your season & it tastes just like a caramel apple! Make sure to stop by. So many delicious options! PS: BBC is open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday. PPS: if you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event, BBC is more than happy to take custom orders! Give them a call today. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you tired out the new grilled chicken special from MOD yet? It’s featuring a house made tomatillo salsa, salted radish, pickled onions and goat cheese. Looks delish! We're gonna try it. You?! PS: MOD has the best specials... we always RUN for them (never walk) because they never disappoint! Stop in. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Let's taco about why Tito Santanas tacos are So delish! Well, to start, their recipes are authentic! The ingredients are always fresh. And they burst with flavor! Join them in the dining room for $3 tacos ALL DAY on Tuesday's or order online for easy pick up & delivery. Check it out > PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Enjoy a dinner in Homespuns beautiful patio garden. The vibes are so cozy & the all day menu has something for everyone! PS: Homespun even has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > PPS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Who's hungry?!?! El Nica Spot located inside of the HV Food Hall has you covered! Save yourself the stress of cooking and try out delicious latin taquitos. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tis the season for apple cinnamon margaritas from Baja! We are so excited to head on over & try out one of these! We're assuming that this would pair well with almost anything on the menu! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Being out on the patio with a warm plate of Mujadara (cooked lentils & rice ) topped with chicken kebabs is everything during a beautiful autumn day!! PS: Fall Season = Soup Season & Ziatun has you covered! Stop by to enjoy a variety of unique and flavorful options like a plant-based Addas soup with creamy red lentil goodness, parsley, sumac, zayt & crispy onions makes it a hit all year round!  Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon “We either glean our apples from derelict orchards in West Sonoma County or work with local farmers who steward the old orchards of bygone California” - planted by historical characters like Luther Burbank, Felix Gillet, Albert Etter and others - “for the specific climate of Northern California.” The man who wrote that is Aaron Brown, the cider maker at Bardos Cider. These are ciders for Situationists, you might say, as they directly satisfy an authentic desire for natural quench! And while we all have to wait for the arrival of the three ciders Steve tasted, he does have some of the 2019 vintage of the ‘Mestizo Green Label’ remaining in stock. Stop in! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let them know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. They're also always looking to acquire used books in excellent condition, especially in their core categories. Buy & sell your books at Binnacle! Donate to the Beacon Prison Books Project postage and shipping fund.🏼 www.paypal.com/paypalme/prisonbooksproject Binnacle is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Plumbing supplies, from Bretts Hardware! Last month was crazy with plumbing problems, Ida-aside! It may be time to repair some things in your home before it gets too cold. Stop in for hardware supplies & seasonal decor! PS: The cold is coming! Get your winter mats & supplies! Stay ahead of the game. Stop in & check it all out. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon This Dorian Gray Leisure Society frame from Luxe is handcrafted out of 100% pure titanium and ion-plated in 24k gold with the intention of becoming a family heirloom! GO on in and check out Luxe's new Leisure Society frame selection. New season = new eyewear! Are we right? PS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Our favorite part about Fall? Flannels, of course, but now? The Convertible Plaid Shacket that is available now from La Mere! *Best part (yes, there's more), La Mere's Style Hack: "You can remove the hood and style as a shirt." Saturday Store Hours 11-6pm *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY We always LOVE seeing the costumes from Yanarella. This could be you and a friend! Sign up for fall classes today. Yanarella Dance looks to uplift and inspire by promoting self-expression through the art of dance. Check out the many different offerings/class descriptions to find what is best for you. Yanarella performs and participates at various functions in Beacon and the surrounding areas throughout the year. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Have you stopped into the Antalek & Moore office?! A full-service insurance and risk-management agency based in Beacon, New York (right on Main St.) offering commercial and personal insurance solutions. Reach out today! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. 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Sunday Is A Big Day :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/24/2021

Sunday is Beacon's annual Spirit of Beacon Day! This 44 year old event, run entirely by dedicated volunteers (this is a City-blessed event, but not a City-sponsored/organized event), began in 1977 after racial tensions between Beacon students and the community escalated into days. In trying to come together to understand one another, this day was born. Normally celebrated as a grand parade with a route lined with information tables from organizations, faith-based organizations, non-profits, and food, the first year of the pandemic brought that public parade to a pause, and instead, the organizers re-routed a mini-parade throughout the city. This year, with businesses open, yet safety measures still in place with the Delta variant surge, the Spirit of Beacon Day Committee has coordinated opportunities for organizations and businesses to hold opportunities in their spaces. Get all of the details here at the Spirit of Beacon Day Website. Additionally, ALBB has also listed the events with a brief historic intro here. It should be noted, that while this day is celebratory, the housing situation in Beacon is not. Several of our families with children of all ages have had to move out, or stay in place in small apartments or houses in order to stay here. Renters of all ages have little protections, and are also being forced out due to rising prices. After being pressed by the community to develop a solution, this topic is being discussed at City Council. You can hear the latest public opinion on it during last week's City Council Meeting. This public comment was partially in response to the City's vision of having "poor people" ride e-scooters and public transportation everywhere, instead of needing or wanting cars, as the City recommends reducing parking requirements in order to build more housing. While the parking issue has pros and cons, it has sparked debate and brought renters' stories into the forefront.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Spirit of Beacon Day Day: Saturday + Sunday, September 25 + 26, 2021 Time: Times vary Location: So many. The official live event from the Spirit of Beacon Day Committee is the concert on Veterans Place. All around town, there will be other opportunities as well. Spirit of Beacon Day Community Concert Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:00 PM 5:00 PM Veterans Place Beacon, NY, 12508 United States Celebrate Spirit of Beacon Day on Veteran’s Place by the Post Office with live entertainment and music with performers from across our community! 12pm : GG and the Shades 12.30pm : Beacon Performing Arts 1pm : Speeches, Awards and Yanarella School of Dance 1.30pm : Bosco and the Storm 2.30pm : Judith Tulloch Band Other Opportunities Include: I Run Beacon Spirit of Beacon Flower Bouquets at Flora Good Times Stonykill Farm Tour : Visit the animals and enter the farm raffle! Drink Up! A Display of Bottles, Crocks, & Jugs from Main Street Beacon's Past Fundraiser for Land To Learn at Dirty Bacchus Glenham Elementary Collaborative Art Piece Hudson Hills Collaborative Art Piece Fall Fun at Forrestal, with JVF PTSO Live Music and a Donation at Be Bhakti Yoga Open Mic Night at Beacon Performing Arts Center Beacon Performing Arts Center Women’s Parish Club Pre-Christmas Fair Jewelry Bargains! Annual Home Made Cookie Sale at Christ Church, United Methodist Beacon Farmer's Market - Local Produce and Music Totally Fit with Dr Sara Beacon Historical Society at Hudson Beach Glass Beacon Performing Arts outdoor pop up concert Raven Rose gives back to Mid Hudson Animal Aid Chicken Yoga with Beacon Hood Chicken Berte supports Mutual Aid Beacon Beacon Music Factory Presents: Takes A Village - next to Ronz Guitar Gallery Support ARF at Solstad House Shop for Good at Beacon Mercantile Outdoor Art Show at Beacon Bread Company Spirit of Beacon Day Community Concert Free give-a-way Beacon Style! at Marion Royael Gallery Common Ground Farm + Hudson Valley Brewery Support a local non profit at KAIGHT New Covenant Outdoor Talent Show & Krispy Kreme Sale Sloop for Sloop - Support the Sloop Club at Dogwood Information >  Catskill Food Festival Day: Saturday, September 25, 2021 Time: 12pm - 6pm Location: 10 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Food Trucks, Food Vendors, & Live Music! Information >  Barton Orchards Fall Festival Days: Saturday, September 25, 2021 & Sunday, September 26, 2021 Time: 10am - 6pm Location: Barton Orchards, 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570 Information >  Fall Harvest Festivals Day: Now - October 31st! Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!                                    Submissions are coming in for the Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide. If you would like your exhibit or showcase featured here, please consider supporting A Little Beacon Blog with an Event Placement Sponsorship. Thank you!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend to sample some beers at Two Way! Their patio and taproom are open 12- 11 p.m.,  See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! PPS: Live Music on Fridays! King Dutch, September 17, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Stay tuned for more! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Ditch the meal prep & pick up some Grilled Beef Banh Hoi made by Eat Church! Delicious & beautiful! Find Eat Church at: - Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (daily grab-n-go fridge!) - Industrial Arts Brewing from Thursday-Sunday (order online now!) - Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. BBC is hosting a Garden Gallery! Join them in celebrating the 44th ANNUAL Spirit of Beacon Day! The festival & parade may have been canceled this year, but satellite events are popping up over the entire city this month! The day will be filled with arts & music happening outside on the back patio! This Sunday the 26th, from 12-7 pm! Come out for a great time!  PS: BBC is open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday. PPS: if you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event, BBC is more than happy to take custom orders! Give them a call today. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY We tried this hot dog special, and it was SO GOOD. MOD doesn't do specials like this often, so know this: Follow their Instagram. Place your order early if you see a special flicker across your feed. You can place the order with a few taps from Instagram, and even set a time to pick it up, hours later! MOD doesn't mess around. You can order from a QR Code from their tables, without going inside. Pictured here was the Alpha Dog - filled with delicious kalamata olives, pickled peppers, onion relish, Romain, feta and dill aioli. YUM! Patio open, indoor dining open, take out available.  Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Shrimp Burrito Bowls from Tito Santana! The shrimp is an add-on (along with many others) so you can really make your bowls however you want! Two Vegan options are available for burrito bowls & many other Vegan options available throughout the delicious menu. Check it out > PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Not only can you get delicious food from the All Day Menu at Homespun, but you can also get delicious drinks! Many different wines (red, white, orange, pink), craft beer featuring locals, cider, and much more! Homespun even has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > PS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY There's a new menu, new hours, and new staff from Barbs Fry Works located inside of the HV Food hall! Anddddd, the entire menu is gluten-free. So not only can you get loaded fries, but now you can get bar bites, salads, sides, and different sauces! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's Taco 'Tuesday' every day at Baja! Go on in and try their 13 different types of tacos! & don't forget to check out their specials menu! Baja has many starters, tacos, main plates, quesadillas, and sides. They also have a kid's menu! Something for all! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. No better way to start your weekday/weekend mornings than with a cup of Arabic Coffee from Ziatun! Lightly sweetened, and just a pinch of freshly ground cardamom. So no, you don't only get delicious food from here, but you get delicious drinks like this special coffee! Stop in this weekend. Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Raphael Lyon / Enlightenment Wines Meadery / The Athanor - This is among Enlightenment’s driest meads and it is a new category for Raphael Lyon, Dirty Bacchus' favorite mead maker, who ferments caramelized local wildflower honey for several months before aging it for two years in used whiskey barrels. A complex mix of cooking spices, allspice, cedar and browned butter keep one’s nose busy in the glass unfolding layer after layer of olfactory excitement. On the palate, strong black coffee, caramel, rum and brown butter balance well with a fine acidity that lifts the whole experience and carries it to a very long finish. Stop in this weekend! Try something new. PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Gayl Jones, “Palmares” available at Binnacle! “First discovered and edited by Toni Morrison, Gayl Jones has been described as one of the great literary writers of the 20th century. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, Jones is ready to publish again. ‘Palmares’ is the first of five new works by Gayl Jones to be published in the next two years, rewarding longtime fans and bringing her talent to a new generation of readers. Intricate and compelling, ‘Palmares’ recounts the journey of Almeyda, a Black slave girl who comes of age on Portuguese plantations and escapes to a fugitive slave settlement called Palmares. Following its destruction, Almeyda embarks on a journey across colonial Brazil to find her husband, lost in battle.  Combining the author’s mastery of language and voice with her unique brand of mythology and magical realism, Jones reimagines the historical novel. The result is a sweeping saga spanning a quarter century, with vibrant settings and unforgettable characters, steeped in the rich oral tradition of its world. Of Gayl Jones, the New Yorker noted, ‘[Her] great achievement is to reckon with both history and interiority, and to collapse the boundary between them.’ Like nothing else before it, ‘Palmares’ embodies this gift.” Binnacle is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon It is not FALL! & Bretts Hardware has the most beautiful mums! These will go fast. Get your color now! Or a few - we love a good Mum collection along the front door or staggered on the steps! PS: The cold is coming! Get your winter mats & supplies! Stop in & check it all out. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Still looking for that perfect aviator? Look no further! Luxe Optique has ya covered!  Whether you want sunglasses or regular glasses, Unique Design Milano makes the perfect aviator frame you need in your eyewear collection! Stop in today and shop Luxe Optique's collections! HOURS: Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Your wardrobe called & it wants this **NEW** Quilted Pouch Handbag that is  available now online and in store from La Mere! Psst…it’s under $50!!!!! Saturday Store Hours 11-6pm *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Discover Dance This Fall at Yanarella! Unlike many other studios, Yanarella's year begins in December and runs all year until their recital in November. They offer classes in all levels and styles and now offer Zumba! They offer full-year classes as well as Fall Introductory Courses, Winter Camps, and Summer Camps. For each additional class, there is a multi-class/Family discount. Yanarella has three dance rooms, all adjacent to waiting rooms with half walls for observers, instead of observation windows. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems, mounted and standing ballet barres, and full-length mirrors. They also have a sprung wooden floor made specifically for dancers. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is honored to serve a community that values local businesses! Antalek & Moore provides world-class service to Beacon and beyond. They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, the New York region, and across the country. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE You have a voice. You have a story to tell. Your guest(s) have stories to tell. You need to get it out there, and you’d thrive with a production partner to get it done. You could record your podcast yourself, but you want a team making it with you, keeping you on-point; suggesting ideas; recognizing opportunities. There are several components to producing your podcast and the Tin Shingle team wants to help you! Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Redesign Alert! Katie James Inc. is the design team behind A Little Beacon Blog. The most recent branding project includes a redesign for the ALBB's sister podcast, “Wait, What Is That?” As the hosts grew into their voices, a new design emerged. Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Lead At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) 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Music :: Beer :: Chai :: Pumpkins :: Retail Therapy Guide 9/18/2021

Hello and good Yom Kippur (Thursday) to those who practice! G'mar Chatima Tovah. Yom Kippur is the most solemn religious fast of the Jewish year, the last of the 10 days of penitence (showing repentance) that begins with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). We asked a local reader and columnist, Bruce Apar (TapInto and River Journal), about what Yom Kippur means to him: "Yom Kippur is a very solemn holy day for the Jewish faith, but it is the only day on which we fast. What’s little known outside the faith is that the Sabbath (Saturday) is considered the most holy day," he said. "In Hebrew (and in theory), to great someone for Yom Kippur, it’s G’mar Chatima Tova, which means “may you be sealed for good” because the belief is that our fate for the coming year is written on Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and sealed on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement, where we ask to be absolved of our sins from the past year). In practice, on Yom Kippur, most Jews tend to greet each other saying, “Easy fast” and “Have a sweet year.” With Sukkot right around the corner, most visibly celebrated in Beacon by the Beacon Hebrew Alliance at Pohill Park on Main Street and Wolcott, the setup in that park will not happen again this year as they wish to respect safety measures during the pandemic, and are instead having something different, a little bit like blind dating. Today (Saturday) is the 100th celebration of Slaterpalooza, the music event fundraiser for the Slater Chemical Fire Company, the firehouse in Glenham. Learn all about it here. Meanwhile, Quinn's, the jazz music venue featuring Japanese comfort food, has announced their temporary closure starting last week. Read all about that here.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. J.J. and Chris Grabenstein Outside Day: Saturday, September 18, 2021 Time: 2pm Location: 472 NY-403, Garrison, NY 10524 Rockstar authors J.J. and Chris Grabenstein join us outside at Desmond-Fish Public Library for the paperback launch of SHINE featuring a talk and a book signing. Best for kids ages 8-12! This event is free but you must reserve your spot via the link provided. Books are available for sale in store starting September 14th and will be available at the event as well. Information > Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: Saturday, September 18, 2021 Time: 1:30-5:30pm (12:30 VIP) Location: 2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon, NY 12508 (Beacon Metro North train station) Wine isn’t the only thing the Hudson Valley is known for! The 8th annual Hudson River Craft Beer Festival returns to Beacon this September. Follow the river to Riverfront Park to sample over 180 craft beers from over 90 of America’s best craft breweries while enjoying live music, local vendors and delicious food. There will be VIP and general admission sampling sessions available so you can sip the day away while enjoying the scenic Hudson River views. Information > Slaterpalooza ‘21 Day: Saturday, September 18, 2021 Time: Doors open at 1pm. Entertainment from 2:30pm - 9:30pm Location: 76 Old Glenham Rd, Glenham NY 12527 A full day of fun & music! Bring your kids, lawn chairs and dancing’ shoes. Food truck, raffles, 50/50. Coolers are permitted - with a designated driver. No pets allowed. Suggested minimum donation of $10 per adult ($5 with current Hospital ID, Free for Active Military). All proceeds go to Slater Chemical volunteer fire company and local first responders in need. The 9th Annual Catoberfest Day: Thursday, September 23, 2021 Time: 6pm - 9pm Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 E Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 The 9th Annual Catoberfest will take place on Thursday, Sept 23. 2021 at the Hudson Valley Brewery (7 E Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508) from 6 to 9 pm. Come enjoy the fall feline celebration of foods, refreshments, and music to help support Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, NY. The Hudson Valley Brewery will be serving its great selection of crafted beers and beverages and Groundlingnation Pizza will be serving up its menu of tasty specialty pizzas. Both the Hudson Valley Brewery and Groundlingnation Pizza, will be providing a donation for each beer or pizza sold during Catoberfest. Musical guests will include the Judith Tulloch Band. the Black Coffee Blues Ensemble, and Mark Westin. Furry friends, Millie the Therapy Cat and The Mayor will be onsite for a pet meet and greet. There will also be raffle prizes and Catoberfest merchandise for sale. Proceeds from Catoberfest will benefit Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA). Admission to Catoberfest is FREE! Catoberfest will held outside providing a social distancing friendly space. Please visit their website for latest updates for COVID restrictions. Information > Fall Harvest Festivals Day: Now - October 31st! Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Our favorite part about the fall? Fall BEERS from Two Way Brewing! Wanderer is an Oktoberfest lager, that features a medium body with delicate flavors of toasted malts followed by a classic, clean lager finish.  See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! PPS: Live Music on Fridays! King Dutch, September 17, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Stay tuned for more! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Pork, coconut, tamarind, egg drop curry w/wheat noods - “Mee Katee”. We don't know about you guys, but we want to try this ASAP! Find Eat Church at: - Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (daily grab-n-go fridge!) - Industrial Arts Brewing from Thursday-Sunday (order online now!) - Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Beacon Bread Company not only makes fresh bread & pastries daily but they also make their masala chai recipe fresh with the best aromatic spices found right in the bakery! And, our favorite part about BBC, breakfast is served all day! Who wouldn't want the ultimate bagel sandwich for dinner? Open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday. PS if you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event, BBC is more than happy to take custom orders! Give them a call t Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Who's ready for some delicious burgers this weekend?! When they look this good, how could you not be?! PS we heard there may be some Sunday night football specials coming your way… keep an eye out! Patio open, indoor dining open, take out available.  Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Whatever the question, burritos are always the answer! Options including the Basic Burrito, Vegan Burrito Press, Kale & Sweet Potato, Strawberry Chipotle & Pork, and Falafel Press. Can't forget about the add-ons! Roasted chicken, pulled pork, chorizo, tofu, peppers & onions, guacamole, avocado, catfish, grilled steak, smoked brisket, tilapia, and shrimp! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY From an offsite catering event! Crostini with Grilled Peaches, Delice de Bourgogne Triple Crème Cheese, and Candied Pistachio - YUM! Let Homespun cater your next event! Email info@homespunfoods.com, or simply call us the restaurant at 845.831.5096 during business hours. PS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Pasture-raised Chicken MoMo- Handcrafted, locally sourced thoughtfully sourced from Momo Valley located inside of the HV Food Hall. Head on in and try 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Baja 328 has so many delicious options and is always offering specials! Check out the many starters, tacos, main plates, quesadillas, and sides. They also have a kid's menu! Don't feel like cooking? Treat yourself & order delicious take-out from here! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. It’s true! Ziatun’s Instagram was compromised, and they had to get a new one Follow *this* account to stay connected to Ziatun @ziatun.beacon. Sadly, Ziatun is not the only business in Beacon this has happened to. Instagram and FB are notoriously unhelpful at recovering accounts :(…. Thank you for supporting our business friends!  Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Gregoire & Judicaëlle Perron / La Combe aux Reves / La grenadine c'est (pas que) pour les gamines / VDF 2020 - Unfined, unfiltered, no added So2, organically/biodynamically farmed fruit, 50% Gamay, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, lightly effervescent, fulsomely flavored, a nice touch of residual sugar perfectly balanced by playful tannins and a level of fine grained acidity that is ideal to the rest of the package here, this mouthwatering wine, while not being all that serious, is one of the standout gustatory pleasures of the year - exactly what it is and perfectly what it is! sing happy heaven in a glass! s came from all over the 14-acre state! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Kaveh Akbar, “Pilgrim Bell” available here! Along with many more hidden gems. “With formal virtuosity and ruthless precision, Kaveh Akbar’s second collection takes its readers on a spiritual journey of disavowal, fiercely attendant to the presence of divinity where artifacts of self and belonging have been shed. How does one recover from addiction without destroying the self-as-addict? And if living justly in a nation that would see them erased is, too, a kind of self-destruction, what does one do with the body’s question, ‘what now shall I repair?’ Here, Akbar responds with prayer as an act of devotion to dissonance—the infinite void of a loved one’s absence, the indulgence of austerity, making a living as a Muslim in an Islamophobic nation—teasing the sacred out of silence and stillness. Richly crafted and generous, ‘Pilgrim Bell’s linguistic rigor is tuned to the register of this moment and any moment. As the swinging soul crashes into its limits, against the atrocities of the American empire, and through a profoundly human capacity for cruelty and grace, these brilliant poems dare to exist in the empty space where song lives—resonant, revelatory, and holy. Binnacle is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Fall is right around this corner & soon enough, you can get all of your fall needs/decor right from Bretts Hardware! Who's excited about pumpkin season?! We sure are. PS: The cold is coming! Get your winter mats & supplies! Stop in & check it all out. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Sometimes it’s the little details that matter & Luxe Optique does it right! This FANTAN Eyevan Frame has a three-dimensional engraved bridge with patterns on the upper surface, front and back, all made by Sabae’s only craftsman! This beautifully crafted hexagon frame is focused on comfort and weight balance, perfect for everyday wear! Stop in today and shop Luxe Optique's collections! HOURS: Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon La Mere is ready for Fall and so are we! Especially when they have new fresh retail like the **NEW** Love Sweater + Colorblock Sneakers that are available now! New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Back to School x Bring a Friend! Nothing is more fun than dancing with your friend! Sign up for one of Yanarella's 10-week classes with a sibling or friend and receive a special gift! Plus save $20 total on registration. Time is running out! Back to school = back to dance. Don't wait to register! And don't miss out on the fun! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon When a hurricane is approaching your area, it's important to do what you can to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your possessions. @antalekmoore shares some ways that you can prepare for a severe weather event throughout the hurricane season. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE The Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business.  Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to our newsletter. 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Remembering and Seeking :: The Retail Therapy Guide 9/10/2021

Tomorrow (Saturday) is 9/11, the culmination of September days leading up to this moment, mixed with first day of school excitement and raw emotions that come with that for parents, kids, educators and staff. Happy Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year that happened this week, and Happy Muḥarram, the Islamic New Year that happened in August. This year is the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, and circumstances are very different. Americans and the world watched the departure of American troops from Afghanistan, and have been learning about the varied emotions that is bringing to veterans and people who have been investing in Afghanistan to be part of building infrastructure and societal systems in Afghanistan. American women watching Afghan women protest the Taliban is opening a new chapter in this "war on terror." Does the war on terror include all skin colors, including those on January 6th at the U.S. Capitol? Seeking a perspective from other people this year might be something to consider when deeply reflecting on the loss that occurred that day. Consider reading this article on Deadline from the makers of "Ramy," a show on Hulu starring Ramy Youssef (winner of a Golden Globe and Peabody Award) and producer Maytha Albassen: "‘Ramy’ Star & Producer On 9/11 Aftermath, Arab American Muslims & A Real Bite Into “Strawberries”" Local Beaconite author Olivia Abel has been working at Guidposts, and just published a story on the Fireboat McKean that saved hundreds of people that day, has the strangest history of always being in the right place at the right time, despite being decommissioned. The fireboat is being turned into a floating museum. Maybe we'll see it up here in Beacon? Olivia starts the article out with: "I heard lots of stories on 9/11. I was a reporter at People magazine in New York City then; that day we scrapped the weekly issue that was slated to close that night and put out a special commemorative 9/11 issue instead. I reported on the phone, hearing harrowing tales of regular people on hijacked planes calling to say goodbye to their loved ones. I reported from the streets in midtown Manhattan, where dazed New Yorkers milled about telling me about narrow escapes, missing loved ones and amazing stories of strangers taking people into their cars and their homes. By the time I left the office at 5:30 a.m. the following day, the sun was dawning on a city—and a world—that would never be the same. My mind was full of incredible stories of unimaginable tragedy, as well as unimaginable heroics. "But until recently, I had never heard a story about an amazing boat that rescued hundreds of people on that fateful day." The firefighters on boat rescued people in the darkness of the fallen towers, and was able to pump water from the Hudson River when water main pipes had broken. It could pump the equivalent of 18-20 fire engine trucks. Read her article on the Fireboat here.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. 9/11 Remembrance Services in Beacon, Fishkill and Wappingers Get the list of Remembrance services here, as reported by the Beacon Free Press. Information > 20th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Days: Saturday, September 11, 2021, & Sunday, September 12, 2021 Time: Saturday: 11am – 6pm Sunday: 11am – 5pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Rt 9, Rhinebeck, NY The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest celebrates the bounty of wine, food, and fun in the Hudson Valley at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Enjoy wines from Hudson Valley wineries, cideries,  distilleries, craft beers, food trucks, and gourmet foods. Information >   Howland Cultural Center’s Classics for Kids: Concert in the Park Day: Sunday, September 12, 2021 (rain date, Sept 26, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM) Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: Seeger River Front Park, 2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon, NY Howland Cultural Center’s Classics for Kids series returns with a Concert in the Park - A walking Concert. We're so pleased to be able to bring you another outdoor concert in Beacon's Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park (map). As you stroll along the pathway you'll be greeted along the way by small musical ensembles bringing you music in a variety of styles. With the mighty Hudson River as the backdrop, it's a splendid way to spend the day. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon. Family-friendly, and FREE! Start times are staggered every 5 minutes, beginning at 11:30 AM, so we ask that you please register in advance here > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. This Sunday, Two Way Brewing turns 7 years old!  To celebrate, they will be releasing their fall beer (our favorite!), the oktoberfest, that is called, Wanderer. An Oktoberfest is a malty amber lager with notes of toast and caramel - YUM! Two Way will also be having a little get-together with live music by the TMcCann band. Join them on Sunday, September 12 at 4pm! See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! PPS: Live Music on Fridays! Matt Cross, September 10, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm King Dutch, September 17, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY The Beef Short Rib Tacos from Eat Church has us dreaming about it for days. Just imagine sinking your teeth into those short ribs. Find Eat Church at: - Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (daily grab-n-go fridge!) - Industrial Arts Brewing from Thursday-Sunday (order online now!) - Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Fried chicken sandwich loaded with arugula & house-made kimchi to fill your weekend with lots of joy! If you love kimchi as much as BBC does, you can purchase at the counter! Open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday. PS pair this with a Blueberry Basil Margarita! Made with house blueberry compote, basil from the garden, fresh squeezed lime & tequila!! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fried pickles from MOD! House kosher dill spears served with chipotle Dijon dip. These are only available for a limited time and our guess? Don't miss out. We'll take this, a Double Dutch, and dirty fries, please! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. We don't know about you, but we could eat chips, guacamole, and salsa, from Tito Santana Taqueria every day! Only $6 and the best snack or appetizer! PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Brioche French Toast with peach, blueberry & maple compote topped with vanilla cream. And a little something in the back (we see it!). Breakfast & lunch at Homespun? Why not?! The All-Day Menu will make you wanna do that! PS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY A sneak peek of the deliciousness from Miz Hatties BBQ. Inside the HV Food Hall! Delicious Southern Style BBQ! Take Out, Dine-In, Catering Available. Open 6 Days (closed Tuesdays). Stop in this weekend! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Buffalo Chicken Chimichangas from Baja?! Yes, please!!! Stop in! Happy Hour is from 4-6 Tuesday-Friday and it's going to be a beautiful weekend! Sit outdoors. Don't feel like cooking? Treat yourself & order delicious take-out from here! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Ziatun offers Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern foods that are locally sourced, vegan friendly, and incredibly delicious! Appetizers like Futur Medley, Soups & Salads including options like a Tahini Salad & Addas (red lentil & carrot soup with crispy onions), Mezze options including falafels, hummus  & kibbeh, so many Entrees, & so many Flat Bread Wraps! Stop in this weekend! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Andrew and Annedria Beckham / Beckham Estate Vineyards / 2017 Estate Pinot Noir / Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon. Steve (owner of DB) shares that it starts with aromas of zesty fruits, cherries maybe but with a strong layer of plump red currants. There were also wafts of fresh rhubarb in a cedar box where green herbs and cooking spices had been stored. The grapes used, organic and dry-farmed on volcanic Jory and Saum soils came from all over the 14-acre state! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Did you know that Binnacle Books has a dollar rack?! It is kept flush with fascination — for the community. We heard that the Julian Barnes book (located on the bottom right in the photo), is a beautiful retelling(s) of flood legends. (The half chapter is particularly lovely.) Seems like the dollar rack has a lot of gems! Stop in & snag! Binnalce is NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Get your paintbrushes from Bretts! A great time to freshen up your rooms! All the supplies you need here and more! PS: The cold is coming! Get your winter mats & supplies! Stop in & check it all out. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon The Leisure Society Lassen Frame masters that simple yet elegant look you’ve been searching for. Upgrade your accessory wardrobe! It's time & you deserve it. Stop in today and shop Luxe Optique's collections! HOURS: Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Fall flannels have entered the game. La Mere's NEW Flannel Shirt has knit sleeves and a removable hood!! But seriously, who doesn't love a flannel?! Available in store now.  Store Hours Friday 11-6pm New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY There’s still time to get in on the 10-week courses starting 9/13! Mommy & Me, Intro and Combo classes for kids of all ages plus adult courses!  Don't wait to register! And don't miss out on the fun! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Has severe weather impacted your home? Let A&M know how they can help by calling 845-831-4300 or email your inquiry to info@antalek-moore.com. One of their agents will answer your email as soon as possible and is beyond happy to help. Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance and risk-management agency located right on Main St in Beacon! They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, the New York region, and across the country. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE How does a Media Kit Membership work? Tin Shingle is designed for all brands to benefit from, including artists, authors, makers, experts, service providers, communications and marketing directors, and PR agencies. We provide the PR resources you want at your fingertips - Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, and Hashtag Cheat Sheets - as well as the education to know what to do with it all. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Pairing great writing, content, and design for an experience that means something to people. From the reporting and design team that produces A Little Beacon Blog, a local online newspaper covering Beacon, NY, as well as the media training team that is behind Tin Shingle, an education and empowerment zone for small businesses, Katie James, Inc. is the uniquely positioned design studio that knows how to align with businesses and artists of all kinds with different needs, to get them the online tools they need to keep selling to their customers and clients. See some of the projects we did below!  Homespun Foods In Beacon > Sparenberger Studio > Barb's Butchery In Beacon >  Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Lead At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) 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Ida In Beacon :: Retail Therapy Guide 9-3-2021

September is known to be one of the most beautiful months in the year - the crispest blue sunny skies surrounding the back-to-school season. September is the time to begin again. After 2001, that changed when optimism was ripped into by the planes hitting the towers, exposing our vulnerability. Crisp blue skies in September are the result of humidity clearing after a hurricane passes through. The most devastating days the morning after a hurricane are often the most beautiful. Beaconites in Beacon, as well as those commuting in, and those who went away for college, or careers were impacted differently as ALBB began to document here. If you have a story you wish to share, please submit it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com so that we can help document what happened. Weekend train service along the Hudson line has been suspended, and the MTA says they hope to have limited service running next week. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for 14 counties in Downstate New York, and Dutchess County is one of them. County Executive Marcus Molinaro encouraged residents and businesses to document damage in preparation for applying for FEMA money. COVID-19 numbers in Dutchess County are holding steady with an increase (hovering at 795 Active Cases), with 32 of those Active Cases in Beacon, leaving the week with a rise in hospitalizations (42 people in the hospital), and prayers for two more deaths since we last wrote (467 people who have died). Former Albany councilperson Ronald Bailey has passed from complications due to COVID-19. In times of uncertainty, comfort can be found in preparations. Like cleaning the gutters, trimming trees, reviewing home insurance policies, investing in that sub-pump, and tightening your estate planning. A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory can be a place to start to find a resource to partner with. Meanwhile, keep your spirits up with knowledge, plenty of good food, veggies, and seeing friends. Move your body (see ALBB's Adult & Kids Classes below) and more ideas on how to do that are below!   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. 30th Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Days: September 3-5, 2021 Times: Friday, September 3: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday, September 4: 5:30am - 9am & 2:30pm - 8:30pm Sunday, September 5: 5:30am - 9am & 2:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Tymor Park in Union Vale, NY Information > The Hub 5K and Family Fun Run Day: Saturday, September 4, 2021 Time: 9:30 AM for 5K 10:30 AM for Family Fun Run Location: Cold Spring Riverfront Bandstand (2 Main St Cold Spring, NY 10516) Join the Philipstown community on September 4th, 2021 at 9:30 am for the first annual Hub 5K and Family Fun Run, a charity fundraiser to benefit Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub, a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing local access to mental health and addiction resources. 100% of proceeds will directly benefit the Hub. Information > Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair Fall Show Days: Saturday, September 4, 2021 - Monday, September 6, 2021 Times: Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5:30pm | Monday 10am - 4pm Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, NY Information > F+S Mini MRKTs Day: September 5, 2021 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Uptown Shopping District, Kingston, NY *Enter at corner of Crown & John Street F+S Mini MRKTs convene artisans and designers from the Hudson Valley and beyond for a weekly market offering a curated selection of handmade and carefully crafted products. An extension of Field + Supply, a biannual maker fair held in Kingston, NY, and shoppable website, F+S Mini MRKTs are free and open to the public. Learn more at fieldandsupply.com. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way is inspired by the defining feature of the local area, the brewery is named after the “two way” Hudson River. The river is technically an estuary, which is a mixture of fresh water and salty seawater. There are about two high tides and two low tides throughout the day. They produce unique local beers where anyone and everyone can go relax, hang out, and participate in the craft beer experience. Experience their beautiful outdoor patio! See beers on tap here > PS: Trivia is on Thursdays! PPS: Live Music on Fridays! Brooklyn Kohl, September 3, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Matt Cross, September 10, 202, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm King Dutch, September 17, 2021, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Roast Pork or Grilled Tamarind Chicken w/Coconut Rice and Red Thai Curry from Eat Church is truly a spot-hitter! The food & the presentation = incredible! Find Eat Church at: - Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (daily grab-n-go fridge!) - Industrial Arts Brewing from Thursday-Sunday (order online now!) - Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. The bread shelves are fully stocked with Beacon Bread's freshly baked goodies!! Always fresh. Always delicious. Stop in this weekend to grab a loaf for home, or hang out in the dining room or outdoor patio to enjoy a cocktail or your favorite sandwich! Open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Crispy eggplant from MOD has us wanting to cruuuuunch it! Whoa, baby! Chef Adam really knocked it out with this one - we MUST try. Basil pesto, crispy eggplant, and roasted mushroom relish. Always freshly made! Enjoy with a side of twice-cooked fries. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. From tostadas to tacos (that are only $3 every Tuesday), quesadillas, soups, & chopped cheese sandwiches to empanadas, nachos, bowls, salads, burritos... so many delicious options available at Tito's! Everything pairs so well with cholula hotsauce! PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Delicious food & delicious drinks are available at Homespun! What better way to enjoy the weekend than by enjoying some in their backyard garden patio?! Also, one of Common Ground's biggest fundraisers is going on now! A group of sponsors has agreed to match the dollars they raise. Consider donating directly to Common Ground - in addition to your Farm Kit or if a Farm Kit was sold out for the day you want it. Every little bit helps! Donate here > PS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY New Topping Alert at Shmucks Sweet Stuff! (located inside of the HVFH). Crispy Crunchy Marshmallows have been added to their topping selection! Let them know if they should keep them here for good?! You can do that here > We're gonna find out... Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Delicious dinners, delectable drinks, and delightful desserts are available always at Baja! All using the freshest ingredients (drinks too!) Plus, Baja serves 130+ of the best tequilas in the Hudson Valley! Stop in... let's be real... Taco Tuesday is every day! Don't feel like cooking? Treat yourself & order delicious take-out from here! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. The weekends are for sharing hand-rolled grape leaves & beet pickled turnips with your friends! YUM! A reminder of Ziatun's new hours: Monday: 11am-9pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am-4pm (open for lunch) Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday: 11am-9pm Saturday: 11am-9pm Sunday: 11am-8pm  *They close for an hour Thursday-Monday from 3-4 pm to reset for dinner service* Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon These beautiful bottles were hand delivered to Dirty Bacchus by the cider-maker herself! Greenpoint Cidery is a one-woman enterprise owned and run by the wildly creative apple alchemist Nika Carlson. Wild autumn olive berries? Hand-drawn/painted labels? Ciders named after songs by Suicide and The Psychedelic Aliens? And according to Steve (owner of DB), they are all delicious and uniques, even soulful. And refreshing! Must-try! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Shane Burley, “Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse” This great find & many, many more! Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let Binnacle know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon That time of year is coming... where you need doormats! And yours may have gotten too soggy during Ida! Lucky for you, Bretts Hardware has these and everything you need to keep your home fresh & clean. Need new paint? They have that! Fresh new knobs on your drawers? Got it! Kids supplies or toys? Yup, that too... Get the point? Stop in & check it all out. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon When the heat outside can’t match the heat on your face! Luxe Optique's Emmanuelle Khanh Sunglasses give you that maximum coverage you’ve been looking for! Their oversized look is stylish and practical for every day. Stop in this weekend and check out the collection!  HOURS: Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon It's still summer, we know, but we think we're ready to transition our closets to Fall! (No judgment if you're bringing out the pumpkin lattes already). Go on into La Mere & see their Pre-Fall refresh!! So many goodies you'll want to get your hands on ASAP! New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: Men's clothing is available now! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Labor Day Special happening at Yanarella! There’s still time to get in on their 10-week courses starting 9/13! Mommy & Me, Intro and Combo classes for kids of all ages plus adult courses! Sign up by Labor Day and save $10. PLUS: Back to School x Bring a Friend! Nothing is more fun than dancing with your friend! Sign up for one of their 10-week classes with a sibling or friend and receive a special gift! Plus save $20 total on registration. Time is running out! Back to school this week, back to dance next week!  Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon The agents at Antalek & Moore have been busy taking in new claims after Hurricane Ida. Chat with them about if your home insurance policy has what you need, now that increased rainfall and flash flooding is the new norm. Check out this testimonial to see what others think. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Get the word out about your business! Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media, and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand storytelling smarter, engaging, and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. What are you waiting for?! Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. offers a wide variety of services. Website Design, Instagram Services, Newsletter Services, Copywriting, Social Media Training, & Instagram Service Add-Ons. They also offer a 'Pay-As-You-Go' option and Private Training. See some of the recent projects below! Homespun Foods In Beacon > Sparenberger Studio > Barb's Butchery In Beacon >  Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Lead At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) 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Local Links To Help...And The Retail Therapy Guide 8/27/2021

All hearts and eyes are with Afghanistan as troops and veterans work to save as many Americans and Afghans as possible. Coverage in national media including the Washington Post, the BBC and NPR have been following different details as events unfold. New stories, like this one are coming out: "An army of veterans and volunteers organizes online to evacuate Afghans, from thousands of miles away" ALBB is looking for local resources who are helping with refugee resettlement so that we can promote it. If you know of a local group who is helping, please also let us know. ALBB's poetic writer, Izdihar Dabashi, shared a fundraiser from a local resource, Columbia Muslim Students Association (MSA). Izdihar is a graduate of Marist in Psychology and Neuropsychology, and a Masters student at Columbia studying Psychology, Neuroscience, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Columbia MSA says: "In response to the disastrous earthquake in southern Haiti and political/humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Columbia MSA is raising funds to support response & recovery in Haiti and Hazara refugees fleeing Afghanistan. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be evenly distributed to charity organizations Hope for Haiti and GIFT Organization's Refugee Sponsorship services. "GIFT Organization is a CRA registered charity in Ontario, Canada. In light of the Canadian government allowing 20,000 Afghan refugees to settle in the country, a coalition of Canadian Hazara community organizations and North American Islamic Centers have made a goal to sponsor 20 Hazara families to settle in Canada, using GIFT as an intermediary fund. This fundraiser is focused on sponsoring Hazara Afghans, an ethnic minotiry that has long been persecuted by the Taliban. Hazaras are targeted because 1. many are Shia Muslims, 2. they have distinctive ethnic roots and 3. they have separate economic and political origins." Information >   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Black Trans Lives Matter: Rally & Ritual Day: Friday, August 27, 2021 Time: 6pm Location: Poughkeepsie Rally and Ritual Friday at 6pm in Poughkeepsie. Day: Saturday, August 28, 2021 Virtual Black August Teach-in on Saturday at 4pm! Link to register for the teach in: http://bit.ly/BlackAugustTeachIn Information > Dutchess Fair Days: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - Sunday, August 29, 2021 Time: 10am - 10pm Location: Street Address: 6550 Spring Brook Avenue – Rhinebeck, NY 12572 GPS Address: 6636 Route 9 – Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Gate #1 Entrance All Events) Pop-Up Vaccination opportunities are at the fair. ALBB recommends you wear a mask when indoors or under a tight-fitting structure waiting in line. Also, when waiting in line, make your own social bubble away from the person in front of you. While venues may not be creating visuals to space people out in line, try to work together to remember to give space. Information > High School Musical Jr Day: August 27 & 28, 2021 Times: Friday, August 27 at 6:00pm - Sharpay Cast Saturday, August 28 at 11:00am - Ryan Cast Saturday, August 28 at 2:00pm - Sharpay Cast Saturday, August 28 at 5:00pm - Ryan Cast Location: University Settlement Camp 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Beacon Performing Arts Center proudly presents High School Musical Jr. They will be spacing out Pods by 6 feet so households and pods can sit together. Face masks must be worn during check-in and whenever exiting your POD spot (e.g. to visit the restrooms or concessions, etc). *Rain date: August 29 Information > #TeachTruth Day: Saturday, August 28, 2021 Time: 12pm Location: Newburgh Colored Burial Ground, Broadway & Robinson Avenue (US 9W), Newburgh, NY Join a national movement of communities coming together at historic locations around the country to speak up against legislative efforts to ban teachers from teaching the truth about the role of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and oppression throughout U.S. history. Learn about your place in the fight for more Just and Equitable schools. Information > Paint & Sip at Two Way Brewing  Day: Sunday, August 29, 2021 Time: 6:30pm Location: 18 W Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Mindfulness Back To School Yoga Day: Sunday, August 29, 2021 Times: 11pm - 12pm (Youth in 5th grade & under) 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Youth in 6th grade & up) Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon NY Information >  Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Serving up cold beer, tasty dishes, and live music tonight at Two Way! Music starts at 7:30pm with The Judith Tulloch Trio, and The Flying Jib offers their delicious menu all night long. Paint & Sip happens this Sunday at 6:30pm! Name a better Sunday activity! See beers on tap here > PS: Don't forget about Trivia Thursdays! PPS: More live music coming up! Stay tuned OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Banh Mi sandwiches from Eat Church look so good! They're always surprising us with goods at the Beacon Farmers Market! Stop in & see them there every Sunday! You can also catch Eat Church at Indsutrial Arts Brewing from Thursday - Sunday & at the grab-n-go fridge at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring. Basically, there are many opportunities to get your hands and mouth on the delicious offerings from Eat Church! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Beacon Bread Company does it right! A full coffee & espresso bar, mouth-watering breakfast & lunch options (look at that photo to the right!), vegan breakfast & brunch options, and compliments, like the loaded potato tots & shishito peppers! Can't forget about the brunch cocktails and other refreshments. Open 8am - 5pm every day except Wednesday! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you tried the P&B BBQ burger from MOD? Berkshire pork and chopped bacon hand-formed into a patty, topped with cheddar, grilled onions, and their house-made chipotle BBQ sauce. Mouth-watering - isn't it? Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Tostadas from Tito! Fried tortilla, refried beans, Pico creme, Guacamole - add chicken, pork, or smoked brisket! Other options include tacos (that are only $3 every Tuesday), quesadillas, soups, chopped cheese sandwiches, empanadas, nachos, bowls, salads, burritos... you get it right? PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Frittata with tomatoes from Common Ground Farm and cucumber salad with basil vinaigrette. Looks refreshing and delicious! Also, one of Common Ground's biggest fundraisers is going on now! A group of sponsors has agreed to match the dollars they raise. Consider donating directly to Common Ground - in addition to your Farm Kit or if a Farm Kit was sold out for the day you want it. Every little bit helps! Donate here > PS: Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun!  PPS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is every Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up is at Homespun every Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you stopped into El Nica (located inside the HV Food Hall) yet? El Nica serves Nicaraguan food like Carne Asada, Pinchos, Sweet Plantains & more! Not sure what to order? Check out their mix platter (pictured to the right) - A little bit of everything! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Sometimes ya just don't feel like cooking and that's ok! Especially when Baja is in town! Chicken rise bowl, guacamole, salsa, steak quesadilla, and yucca fries & onions pictured here but MANY MANY more good options! Treat yourself & order delicious take-out from here. Or dine in! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. We are so excited to see Ziatun back & hope they enjoyed their time off. After a wonderful start to the week, they shared updates on some recent changes! *Hours: Monday: 11am-9pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am-4pm (open for lunch) Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday: 11am-9pm Saturday: 11am-9pm Sunday: 11am-8pm  *They close for an hour Thursday-Monday from 3-4 pm to reset for dinner service* *Ziatun is no longer affiliated with Grubhub & Ubereats! You can conveniently order & pay through their website or the “Order Food” button in their bio *Lastly! They are not taking reservations for lunch or dinner. Dining is first-come-first-served in the dining room as well as the outdoor patio. They welcome all room rentals and catering inquiries! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon One should endure a night by drinking good French wine from Dirty Bacchus! They have lots of carefully curated French wines, from affordable daily drinkers to the ethereal and rare. Every wine on the shelves at Dirty Bacchus is low-intervention, organic or biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and vegan. Stop in! PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Thrilling! Stranger than fiction! Campfire tales for miles. And of course, happy customers at Binnacle Books always! Larry Kaniut, “Alaska Bear Tales”. Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. Is there a particular title you're interested in? Let Binnacle know. If they don't have it, they'd be happy to order it for you. NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Need a restock on your Mrs. Meyer’s products? Brett's has devoted a whole shelving section to the variety of aromas and purpose cleaners. From laundry detergent to dish soap to cleaning fluid you can dilute in the mop water, your cleaning closet will be well-stocked in no time. And no worries, if Mrs. Meyers isn’t your thing, Brett's has several other cleaning brands to choose from. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is all about bringing you the latest & greatest in eyewear from some of the best collections in the world. Just when you think they've done it... they do it again! Sometimes the frame selection is just that easy. We are obsessed with these & they look fabulous! Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see their fabulous collections in store!⁠ HOURS: Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Fresh arrivals at La Mere!! Always the best! Especially when some of the new arrivals include popular items that are back in stock like the black Cut Out Dress! Available now. Stop in. New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: Men's clothing is available now! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Teacher Spotlight Sue has been dancing since she was 5 years old.  Her first dance lesson was at Yanarella School of Dance and that is where she spent all of her dancing years.  She attended many dance conventions, NADAA, Dance Caravan, and was even a guest teacher at some of those conventions. She continued her dance education at Cortland State where she studied under Gus Giordano.    She studied all forms of dance; ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and modern.  She even did Tap Dancing on Pointe but her love and greatest accomplishment as a young dancer was Acrobatics!  Sue had many solos throughout the years at Yanarella – using top hats, glasses of water, stairs – anything that the director could imagine.  She and her partner at that time, Eric Villani, entered the Dutchess County Fair Talent Show and won first place.  This sent them to the Syracuse State Fair where they competed as well.  This was back in 1969!! Sue continues to teach and her love for tap dancing shines as she teaches the Adult Tap Classes.  She enjoys the comradery of the adults and their eagerness to learn something new in their life.  She is full of energy and it shows! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Meet the terrific trio that does it all at Antalek & Moore! - Partner Susan Pagones, CIC. (top left) - Partner Vince Lemma (top right) - Founding Partner Frederick N. Antalek, IIA. (bottom) Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, and more!  Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Getting publicity is an art, and anyone can do it using the right methods. Business owners, artists and makers benefit from the fresh ideas and supportive approach Tin Shingle's Media Kit Membership offers. Designed for long or short term memberships, flexibility is built in to fit the goals and budgets go businesses small and large. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Your website called... it wants a re-do! No worries... Katie James Inc. has you covered! The designer and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you or re-create a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. New-season on the way... new website! Check out a recent project we did for Homespun Foods In Beacon > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Lead At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT :: Maple Street Studio There is a new guitar studio in town! On Maple Street to be exact. Dan Garcia, who built a new studio there. He also developed an app to teach guitar, but lucky Beaconites (and other friends in neighboring towns), get to come to his studio! See A Little Beacon Blog’s Business Directory for details. 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) 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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As You Go Out And About...Weekend Guide For 8/20/2021

As the last days of summer are here, you are wanting to enjoy them at fairs, festivals, movie nights under a pavilion, and more. When you do, we are recommending you be mindful of the high positivity rate of COVID-19 right now in Dutchess County. During the decline in June 2021, there were 56 Active Cases in Dutchess County, according to Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro during an address this week. As of August 18, 2021, there are 732 Active Cases. As of today, there are 30 Active Cases in Beacon. To help you track it, ALBB has revived our publishing of local Active Case and Hospitalization Numbers. You can read today's here. When you go out, try to create social distancing for yourself, even if it is not being provided for you. Like at a fairground or amusement park. Use your body language to make your space big. Only 55% of residents in Dutchess County have been fully vaccinated with all of the recommended doses of their brand (meaning, a good handful did not get their second shot).   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Stony Kill Butterflies & Blooms Day: August 14-21, 2021 Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY) Information > 51st Riverside Craft Fair Day: Saturday, August 21, 2021, & Sunday, August 22, 2021 Time: 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine!) Location: Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY Rain or Shine! Over 60+ vendors, artists, craft persons, new gourmet food items and more. Information > Back2School Block Party from I Am Beacon Day: August 21, 2021 Time: 12pm - 4pm Location: South Avenue Park (by Loopers Basketball Court) I Am Beacon and Key Food Marketplace announce the return of the “Back 2 School Block Party” on Saturday, August 21st at South Avenue Park in Beacon. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to support students as they head into the 2021-2022 school year by connecting families to local organizations, youth services and resources. President of I Am Beacon, Reuben Simmons, shares his sentiment for youth activities - “My Mom had me in many different programs growing up that helped shaped me into the person I am today. From playing sports to joining Boy Scouts and even being a part of Yanerella School of Dance. I believe it is important to keep our kids busy and active.” The free event will also provide people with an opportunity to donate school supplies to local children in need. The Back 2 School Block Party will have a free giveaway of  drawstring backpack to the first 100 students, which include informational material and a starter kit of supplies provided by Staples. The event will also have airbrush tattoos, activities, and music by DJ King Cyrus. There will be live performances throughout the day put on by The Beacon Players Club, Cub Scouts Pack 1, and Howland Chamber Music Circle. Additionally, a friendly basketball game between Beacon Hoops Coaches vs. City of Beacon Police Department and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department followed by the Beacon Hoops All Star game is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Serving up cold beer, tasty dishes, and live music tonight at Two Way! Music starts at 7:30 with Mike Oleary, and The Flying Jib offers their delicious menu all night long.  See beers on tap here > PS: Don't forget about Trivia Thursdays! PPS: More live music coming up! Stay tuned OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY MISSION-STYLE BURRITO from Eat Church! Black beans, yellow rice, queso, avocado, salsa, crema, hots. Old school vegetarian! Looks delicious and we want to get our hands/mouth on this. Find Eat Church in the wild! Thur-Sun at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop Sunday at the Beacon Farmers Market Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. We love drink specials! Especially from BBC! Hibiscus Iced Tea - refreshing cold-brewed iced tea makes the PERFECT Arnold Palmer when mixed with their homemade lemonade. Flower Power Latte *hot or iced* made with house lavender - rose - vanilla syrup Tres Leche Latte *hot or iced* REALLY does taste like a slice of tres leches cake! French Toast Latte *hot or iced* made with house brown sugar - cinnamon syrup Open this weekend 8am - 5pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Who needs a Double Dutch to kick off their weekend?! 2 1/4 lb. beef patties, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, & fry sauce! We'll take one with a side of Fries topped with beef chili, pimento cheese & coleslaw (Dirty Fries). Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Some extra cheeeesy quesadilla deliciousness served with the freshest pico & sweet créme for your weekend needs! Always made just the way your tastebuds crave with the best selection of fillings! Skip the line! Order ahead on Tito's website. PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Gift Cards are available in-store at Homespun! Letter-pressed card stock from Raghaus Studios in Newburgh, printed on their very old, very special Heidelburg Windmill letterpress. A gift for you or someone special! PS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY OMG the choices of fries you can get from Barbs Fry Works located inside of the HV Food Hall are so creative! Naked fried, loaded fries, anti fries - all gluten-free! With your choice of sauce(s): Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Ranch, Mustard Aioli, Cilantro Aioli, Bleu Cheese, Buffalo, Malt Vinegar, Sausage Gravy. Stop in & give them a try! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY YUM! Calamari from Baja - Made with Tequila-Tomato Jam / Pickled Red Onion / Scallions / Lime. This is definitely what we want for an appetizer! Also check out Baja's tacos, quesadillas, main plates, sides, and kids menu! Delish and made with fine fresh ingredients! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Ziatun is reopening this Sunday, the 22! Regular hours are from 11am-8pm. Go on in and enjoy a Shawarma Wrap on the patio or in their air-conditioned dining room, paired PERFECTLY with the Za’atar Fries and fresh Rose Lemonade. Ziatun also has new hours for this month! Monday 11am-9pm Tues & Wed 11am-4pm (open for lunch) Thurs- Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Gregoire & Judicaëlle Perron / La Combe Aux Reves / 100% Jacquère / Jack Erre Dans Les Abimes 2019 - Jack Erre “in the depths” offers a stunning example of that mouthwatering Alpine acidity that can transform a wine from very good to truly great by way of a kind of earthy transubstantiation that arises when grapes from generous mountainside soils are tended by committed, scrupulous vignerons. Here, that acid functions as a fine mesh purse to hold the rest of the experience - citrus and other tree fruits, a hint of dried banana chips, a rock dust minerality that has the sharpness of fresh early morning mountain air - together in thrilling harmony. $33. Such a beautiful bottle! Might buy - might save and use as a flower vase. PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Michelle Zauner, “Cryinh in H Mart” Binnacle has copies, go on in and get it! “From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.” Find books like these and many other genres at Binnacle! NOW *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Keeping it cool over at Bretts! Go on in and get your ACs - it's still hot and there is still a month or more left of hotness! Plus, better to buy now than next year when you really need it! Also, outdoor activity supplies & swimming goggles from Bretts is still available! Stop in. Get yours. Get ahead of the game! That's really the way to do it... Look for Clearance pricing!  Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Luxe Optique is all about bringing you the latest & greatest in eyewear from some of the best collections in the world. ⁠And they've been a little busy this month getting some WONDERFUL new collections in!⁠ Check out the Masunaga collection, hand-crafted eyewear made in Japan. We are obsessed! Simple & chic. Classy & sexy. ⁠There are as many as 200 manual processes involved in making an optical frame, and Masunaga is the only eyewear in Japan that manufactures each step in-house. The company’s mission statement is “We manufacture excellent eyeglasses. We want to make a profit if we can, but we don’t hesitate to take a loss."⁠ Who else could see themselves in this "Audrey" frame?⁠ We sure can! Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see their fabulous collections in store!⁠ Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Sneak peek of fall over at La Mere! We heard the Magic Show had so many great vendors and showed all the great Fall trends. New items will start trickling in! You don't want to miss it! This boucle vest comes in TWO colors! Let’s get this party started. Can't wait to see the mens fall line too! PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: Men's clothing is available now! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Teacher Spotlight Native Beaconite and award-winning choreographer Kayla Romine began her dance education at Yanarella when she was just two years old. She took lessons in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Moden, Acrobatics, and Baton- even taking multiples of the same classes because she just loved to dance! Awards at various competitions throughout her dance career. She also has had the opportunity of competing and performing in Walt Disney World (Including dancing in their parade down Main Street USA), Hershey Park, and Universal Studios Florida. Aside from her lessons at the studio, Kayla has studied at Broadway Dance Center and has attended many dance conventions throughout the country. She has had the honor of attending classes with dance legends such as Frank Hatchett, Bob Rizzo, Mandy Moore, Sheila Barker, Twyla Tharpe, and "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographers Mia Michaels and Sonya Tayeh, just to name a few. She has continued her education and love of dance, studying dance at Manhattanville College and attending teacher workshops and summits every year, keeping up with the latest trends and innovations in dance education and artistry. She currently serves as Chapter Vice President and Social Media Coordinator of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts and has been on faculty for their one-day and three-day workshops for over ten years. Currently, in her thirteenth year of teaching, Kayla is a very dedicated and passionate instructor & Choreographer. A jack-of-all-trades, Kayla teaches classes for all ages and skill levels. She is also currently the assistant creative director of the ballet program at Yanarella. Combining dance techniques with a positive upbeat outlook, Kayla strives to create a fun and stress-free environment in her classroom. She firmly believes that sparkles aren't just for costumes and tried to spread a little sparkle wherever she goes! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon This is what customer reviews look like from Antalek & Moore because Antalek makes their customers their families! They are always beyond happy to do everything they can to make their lives easier. Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, and more!  Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE When we are not broadcasting a live TuneUp, we will host an Office Hours session. The 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 call. 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/membership Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer an emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designer's and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Check out a recent project we did for Barb's Butchery in Beacon! > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Leaf At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Malouf's Mountain featured on Good Morning America! Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground is nestled on the foothills of the Fishkill Ridge. The trails that lead to the campground are owned and operated by the NY-NJ Trail Conference who maintain the trails and trailheads. You can find Malouf’s Mountain on the NY-NJ trail map, East Hudson Trails, Map 102. When you reach the campground, you will notice how close to nature it is. You will find your campsite nestled into the mountain terrain and the sites are well spaced for your privacy. 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) 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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Friday The 13th...What It Really Means...& The Retail Therapy Guide 8/13/2021

Well...well...well...It's Friday the 13th! This day has never felt particularly scary (unless you were a Knights Templar in 1307...eeks, King Phillip the IV of France!), and now we possibly know why, thanks to the consistent posting of Beacon-based soul healer, clairvoyant and seer, Shannon Brandt, owner  of The Raven and The Wolf Spiritual Services. During November 2020's Friday the 13th, Shannon shared this post that might give you something different to think about today. Shannon combines it with the possible root of the word "Friday," where some believe the last day of the week was named after the goddess Freya. According to some scholars, Friday is named after two goddesses: Venus (goddess of love) and Freya (goddess of love, fertility, battle, death, and magic). The number 13, according to some in spiritual circles, is connected to a woman's cycle as pulled by the moon, which used to be, and still is by some, celebrated openly. Usually in a society or community with a patriarchal edge, a woman's cycle is viewed as shameful and/or something to hide or hate, rather than encouraging a woman to realize "their amazing potential to create and hold space for new life," says author Tanaaz Chubb. Therefore, Shannon encourages, Friday the 13th was considered the day of the Goddess. Yet was hindered by people like Heinrich Kramer in 1400s who felt threatened by a woman's power or healing knowledge, and developed trials to have women burned at the stake. For Friday the 13th, we're going to go with the celebration of the female energy version, and take this moment to suggest that you consider period panties that are keepers instead of disposable pads or tampons. Read all about the best ones in Good Housekeeping! And consider donating some to a Tiny Food Pantry near you.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Grease the Musical Days: August 13 & 14, 2021 Times: Friday, August 13 at 6:00pm - Pink Ladies Cast Saturday, August 14 at 11:00am - T-Birds Cast Saturday, August 14 at 2:00pm - Pink Ladies Cast Saturday, August 14 at 5:00pm - T-Birds Cast Location: University Settlement 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Beacon Performing Arts Center proudly presents GREASE the Musical! Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the show from! They will be spacing out Pods by 6 feet so households and pods can sit together. Face masks must be worn during check-in, whenever exiting your POD spot (e.g. to visit the restrooms or concessions, etc). *Rain date: August 15* Information > Stony Kill Butterflies & Blooms Day: August 14-21, 2021 Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY) Information > F+S Mini MRKTs Days: August 15, 2021 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Uptown Shopping District, Kingston, NY *Enter at the corner of Crown & John Street F+S Mini MRKTs convene artisans and designers from the Hudson Valley and beyond for a weekly market offering a curated selection of handmade and carefully crafted products. An extension of Field + Supply, a biannual maker fair held in Kingston, NY, and shoppable website, F+S Mini MRKTs are free and open to the public.  Information >  Beacon Sloop Annual Corn Festival Days: Sunday, August 15, 2021 Time: 12-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Riverfront Park, 2 Red Flynn Dr. Beacon, NY The old wooden sign is up on the side of the road! The Beacon Sloop Club's Annual Corn Festival is back! Rain/shine. Fresh picked ready-to-eat local‐grown sweet corn on the cob, cold drinks, and other summer treats. Fun for all ages, two solar music stages- Main Stage and Children's Stage. The sloop Woody Guthrie will give free public sails (weather permitting). Lots of craft and food vendors. Information > Ms. Ginny’s Retirement Celebration Day: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Time: 1pm - 3pm Location: University Settlement Camp Theater, 72 Wolcott Ave, Beacon NY Beacon's much-loved and well-known Children's Librarian Ms. Ginny will be retiring at the end of the summer. Ms. Ginny has spent 31 years at the Howland Public Library serving the children and families of our community. She has touched the hearts of so many and there are children of all ages that have wonderful memories of their time with her at the library. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Howland Library, the library will be having a community celebration for Ms. Ginny. Said Kristen Salierno, Director of the Howland Public Library: "I hope you can all stop by to wish her well, but if you are unable to attend, please do stop by the library to see her! We all hope Ms. Ginny enjoys every moment of her next chapter! *SAVE THE DATE: Back2School Block Party from I Am Beacon Day: August 21, 2021 Time: 12pm - 4pm Location: South Avenue Park (by Loopers Basketball Court) I Am Beacon and Key Food Marketplace announce the return of the “Back 2 School Block Party” on Saturday, August 21st at South Avenue Park in Beacon. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to support students as they head into the 2021-2022 school year by connecting families to local organizations, youth services and resources. President of I Am Beacon, Reuben Simmons, shares his sentiment for youth activities - “My Mom had me in many different programs growing up that helped shaped me into the person I am today. From playing sports to joining Boy Scouts and even being a part of Yanerella School of Dance. I believe it is important to keep our kids busy and active.” The free event will also provide people with an opportunity to donate school supplies to local children in need. The Back 2 School Block Party will have a free giveaway of  drawstring backpack to the first 100 students, which include informational material and a starter kit of supplies provided by Staples. The event will also have airbrush tattoos, activities, and music by DJ King Cyrus. There will be live performances throughout the day put on by The Beacon Players Club, Cub Scouts Pack 1, and Howland Chamber Music Circle. Additionally, a friendly basketball game between Beacon Hoops Coaches vs. City of Beacon Police Department and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department followed by the Beacon Hoops All Star game is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. More cans of Highlands Haze are on the way at Two Way! One of their most popular brews. A must-try. Grab a 4-pack at the brewery this weekend, or any time at your favorite local beer store in town, including Homespun's new beer store. PS: Don't forget about Trivia Thursdays! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY The menu for Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing has posted. You may find yourself ordering a few things, because how can you pick just one? If you're near Cold Spring, head over to the grab-n-go fridge at Marbled Meat Shop & stock up on prepared Eat Church meals for the rest of the week! PS: Eat Church grab-n-go is available every day at the Marbled Meat Shop. Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market. Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Have you indulged in Beacon Bread Company's newest shop cake? This red velvet beauty just hit the counter by the slice 🤩 Need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event? Beacon Bread is happy to take custom orders! This makes bringing something to the socially distanced out-door party much easier. Open 8am-5pm almost daily (except for Wednesday) for all your sweet needs & homemade treats! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Do you need a veggie? You do, after all that fried food from Miz Hattie's at the HV Food Hall. Lucky for you, Meyers Olde Dutch is connected to the local farms, and is spinning the menu for tomato season! Try MOD's new farmers salad featuring large and small heirlooms, pole beans, sweet corn, feta and pickled onion vinaigrette. Produce from Field and Larder and Truckload Farm. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Treat yourself this weekend! So many delicious taco options at Tito Santana - plus, look at the street corn! Make lunch easy on yourself. PS: Vegan options available (tacos, bowls, salads, & soups. PPS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPPS: Catering available! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY We will take the egg sandwich from Homespun any day! Just like at the Waffle House, it's available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two Egg and Cheddar on Challah Roll with the choice of Bacon or Roasted Tomatoes. Stop in this weekend and enjoy in the back garden! PS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY At Momo Valley, located inside of the HV Food Hall, their assortment of MoMo is made from locally thoughtfully sourced ingredients, followed by their family recipes for an authentic and unique taste. These protein-packed, more than a bite-size, MoMo are served with signature homemade sauces too! Something to definitely make your belly happy! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Do you love eating at BAJA? You'll love BAJA coming to you for catering for a group meal. Call and order some really delicious food! Baja uses fresh top of the line ingredients for their drinks & dishes! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Ziatun is taking a brief vacation & will be closed from this Saturday 8/14- Saturday 8/21. They will reopen that Sunday the 22nd, resuming regular hours at 11am-8pm. Aside from their vacation, Ziatun also has new hours for this month! Monday 11am-9pm Tues & Wed 11am-4pm (open for lunch) Thurs- Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Six truly marvelous natural Gamay wines from François Ecot, Stéphane Sérol & Michel Troisgros, Philippe Tessier, Pierre Cotton, Julie Balagny, Marie et Vincent Tricot - all available at Dirty Bacchus! $29-$39. Dirty Bacchus is low-intervention, organic or biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and vegan. The contents of every bottle we sell are as close to the hands of the farmers and of the winemakers - as close to the grape - as possible.  PS: Dirty Bacchus is hiring! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon There are only about 80 days until Halloween, you know... “The Complete Ghost Stories of Charles Dickens” ed. by Peter Haining is available at Binnacle Books along with many other great finds! Go on in and pick up the next book that you won't want to put down! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon There is still a lot of summer left! A lot of time for hanging out outside, engaging in outdoor activities, and SWIMMING! It's not too late to grab your outdoor activity supplies & swimming goggles from Bretts. Stop in. Get yours. You can also stock up for next year! That's really the way to do it... Look for Clearance pricing! Get ahead of the game for next year, when supplies run low just when you need them. Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon REALLY into these foldable lenses from Luxe Optique! We love something that is easy to tuck away in our bag! Plus, they are so stylish & sleek. We give them a 10/10! Let Luxe Optique know your thoughts on these lenses here > Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see their fabulous collections in store!⁠ Monday: 10am–5pm Tues-Saturday:10am–6pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Snag a bag! La Mere's Chain Strap Shoulder Bag is the perfect size for any occasion. Removable crossbody strap included. The colors are also stunning! Available in-store along with many other clothing + goods! PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: Men's clothing is available now! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella has released their Fall Schedule! Did you have a chance to check it out? Join them for intro classes for all ages! Receive $10 off if you register before August 25th. Classes Include: Dance With Me, Intro To Combo (Ballet & Tap), Intro To Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz), Intro To Dance, Teen/Adult Tap, Teen Adult Ballet & Jazz. Classes begin the week of Monday, September 13th! Sign up now. Reserve your spot. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 LAST WEEKEND! Re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Brush up on the basics and become a safer, more responsible driver with Antalek & Moore's Defensive Driving Course! Hosted by their very own partner, Susan Pagones, CIC, this 6-hour course is engaging, informative, and can earn you discounts on insurance products! Register on their site. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Connecting is one of the most important ways of learning, growing, and succeeding as you seek exposure in social, digital, and print media. Tin Shingle’s TuneUps are live broadcasts of a webinar that takes a deep dive into a trending topic or a big picture strategy. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. started as a passion project for creator Katie James Hellmuth Martin. First, there were sewn accessories that were stitched in New York and Alabama, then there was digital wallpaper created to decorate computer screens, and then came the full digital division of Katie James, Inc., dedicated to crafting online branding for clients. Katie James, Inc. is dedicated to custom designing your experience with your brand's digital footprint. From your website to your newsletters, to your stickers or your flyers. Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Leaf At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: River Pool At Beacon Is Looking For A NYS-Certified Lifeguard Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Malouf's Mountain featured on Good Morning America! Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground is nestled on the foothills of the Fishkill Ridge. The trails that lead to the campground are owned and operated by the NY-NJ Trail Conference who maintain the trails and trailheads. You can find Malouf’s Mountain on the NY-NJ trail map, East Hudson Trails, Map 102. When you reach the campground, you will notice how close to nature it is. You will find your campsite nestled into the mountain terrain and the sites are well spaced for your privacy. 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper 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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The Countdown Begins...Retail Therapy Guide 8/6/2021

Lots to think about as we enter into the final month of summer! Firstly, Beacon restaurants are feeling it with the nation-wide difficulty in hiring people who don't want to return to work in the hospitality industry, or at least under prior conditions. Listen to this New York Times podcast, The Daily, for a few reasons why. Those include intolerance for customer-behavior (when customers are rude when being served - so please be extra mindful of your own behavior to include more appreciation). SPIRIT OF BEACON DAY Secondly, while some traditional Fall events are coming back to in-person status (see Save The Dates below), Beacon's decades-old celebration of the youth and culture, Spirit of Beacon Day, will not be returning to in-person status this year. The organizers, spearheaded  by Gwenno James, went to great length to reach out and interview leaders and participants to find out if a traditional parade with activity tables was what they wanted as the Delta variant surges. Several agreed, including PTOs representing the parents in schools who produce school floats, that September is stressful enough with back-to-school, with the added stress of the pandemic and children under 12 not being vaccinated, that the public, in-person parade will go on pause for a second year. The organizers felt it too difficult to adhere to New York State Guidelines to keep people socially distanced during an event that is normally, joyously, packed shoulder to shoulder. Listen to their presentation to City Council last week. JOBS Thirdly, a lot of businesses are hustling to grow! ALBB has seen a few job postings this week, like this one from the Hyacinth Group for a Social Media Lead, this one from Care 4 Me looking for a daycare teacher and assistant, and this from the River Pool looking for a lifeguard. Listing your job with ALBB is a direct financial way to support us, and a vote of confidence that you are seeking great candidates from our readership. Post your job here. GOOD MORNING AMERICA Fourthly, check out which Beacon-business was featured on Good Morning America! A Sponsor of ALBB's Business Directory, Malouf's Mountain was selected by Yelp editors to be featured as one of the best hike-in camping spots in New York. SECOND SATURDAY SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES And finally, Second Saturday is coming up next week! A Little Beacon Blog needs sponsors to keep it going. There are so many galleries, we can no longer list new openings every month or week. We do list all existing galleries, however. Please consider Sponsoring this Art Gallery Guide to guarantee your opening gets promotion! A huge thanks to No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Books Works who asked to be a sponsor years ago, and stayed on even while closed during the pandemic. Heartwarming. THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Summer Onstage Program With Beacon Players Session 3: August 9th Time: 9am - 12pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Open to BCSD Students Grades 7-12. Each day will bring more and more excitement as we build to performance. Step by step we will develop all the elements that will bring us to a successful and satisfying production. Information >   10th Anniversary Putnam County Wine & Food Festival Days: Saturday & Sunday, August 7-8, 2021 Time: Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Location: Mayor’s Park, 61 Fair Street, Cold Spring, NY The two-day festival will highlight renowned cider, spirits and wine producers from Hudson Valley and beyond and will feature food, arts and crafts, a beer tent plus local and international bands. Information > Beacon Chamber Ensemble Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Mostly Bach & Mozart Day: August 8, 2021 Time: 12 pm - 2 pm Location: Corner of Cross St. & Main St., Beacon, NY SAVE THE DATE: Back2School Block Party from I Am Beacon Day: August 21, 2021 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Location: South Avenue Park (by Loopers Basketball Court) Information > SAVE THE DATE: Butterflies & Blooms Day: August 14-21, 2021 Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY) Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way will also have live music this Sunday, August 8th!  The T McCann band will have a trio performing from 3-6. You can check out the band here. Stop in & enjoy while you sip on a Zen - a crisp and clean Pilsner that’s almost as refreshing as this glorious break in crazy weather   4-packs available! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY This is what the Eat Church food truck looks like, parked and powered up at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere lot. The coolest food truck there ever was! Eat Church functions as an arena for creating opportunities to bring eating and drinking experiences to new communities in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Chef Mark explains that Eat Church is both a noun (place), an eat church; as well as a verb (command), as in eat the church. PS. Eat Church grab-n-go available daily at the Marbled Meat Shop. Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Chicken & waffles?! Yes please! Fried chicken breast over a thin waffle, with sausage gravy & a poached egg? Yes please. Plenty of other options, including vegan, too! NOM NOM. PS. BBC Open 8 am-5 pm daily! Brunch options as well. PPS: House-made flavored syrups for their delicious coffee as well. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hotdogs from MOD >>> Add chili and slaw for only $4! You'll also want to add the dirty fries - topped with beef chili, pimento cheese & coleslaw - because who can get enough of chili and slaw? Be sure to ask about this weekend's specials! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Plenty of outdoor seating at Tito Santana! The only way to eat street food! Wrap up the weekend with this crunch wrap > Thank us later! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Catering is available at Tito Santana! Make life easy. Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY You must follow Homepun Foods on Instagram to stay up-to-date on their specials! Because you REALLY don't want to miss out. Pictured here is the Ham & Swiss melt with ham, melted Swiss, rosemary honey mustard, dill pickles on a toasted pretzel bun. But also check out a previous special - Smoked Salmon w/ chive cream cheese, rye crumble pickled red onion, dill & flowers. The specials are too good to miss out on! PS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Does it feel like Frose kind of day to anyone else? Because it does to us... & only a frose from the one and only The Roosevelt Bar located inside of the HV Food hall! Cocktails, beers, and wines! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's always a good day when you have tacos from Baja! So fresh / beyond delicious and SO many different flavors and options for all! We like to start with the cheese nachos (adding jalapeno and fajita chicken), followed by the steak & chorizo taco (YUM), and a side of tater tots because why not?! PS Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6 pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Where can you get this "resistance" watermelon t-shirt? Plus a recipe for a watermeon salad inspired by Ziatun? Right here. Plus, find out more behind the watermelon. Open all weekend from 12-8! PS: Reserve their space for your next private event! RiverValleyRestaurants@gmail.com. Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Good red wine & a good label! >>> Naboso / Ritual 2017 - an earthy funk with a deeply satisfying expression of Blaufränkisch from a tiny 2-hectare vineyard along the Little Carpathian mountain range in Slovakia. It has a deep smoky aroma arising from dark fruits, black cherry, and black plum, embraced by wafts of ancient old logs, like stepping into a long-abandoned log shelter in the woods, and dense forest floor. The palate is both fresh and densely structured, balancing the flowing dark fruits already mentioned plus a bit of red currant with an equal measure of rocky, earthy minerality. The tannins are gripping and the acid slowly rises to an unmistakable prominence in the finish, suggesting this might benefit from another five months or so on its side. Only a few of these vintage remaining in stock! Only $42. HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon New York Times Bestsellers are always available at Binnacle! James Rebanks, “The Shepherd’s Life” - "It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of “H is for Hawk” “Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling." - Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times. Go on in and pick up the next book that you won't want to put down! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Summer is not over yet! Get outside, enjoy the warm weather, and pick up some fun outdoor activities at Brett's Hardware! You can literally find anything & everything here! Outdoor activities, garden supplies, air conditioning, grills, cabinet knobs and handles (you may want new ones...), fans, swim goggles and vests, and much more! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon NEW Anne & Valentin has officially ARRIVED! at Luxe! These are freakin' fabulous. Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see the new collection in store!⁠ Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon In case you haven't heard... La Mere now has a men's line! Now available in-store! Also, never underestimate the power of a good accessory! Men's sneakers, hats, and sunglasses - in-store! And, outfits like this > PS Everything is under $100!! PPS: Check out the sale section! So many good items. Snag them while you can. Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella has released its Fall Schedule and we're so excited to share it with you! Yanarella accepts students of all ages allowing students to express themselves through the art of dance. Dance With Me, Intro To Combo (Ballet & Tap), Intro To Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz), Intro To Dance, Teen/Adult Tap, Teen Adult Ballet & Jazz. Classes begin the week of Monday, September 13! Sign up now. Reserve your spot. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moroe is a Main Street agency providing excellent service to Beacon and beyond. They've made insurance and risk-based management their #1 passion since 1853. Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Tips, and More! Reach out, say hello, and request a quote! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Instant access to Community, Classes, and Media Outlet Ideas make your business more relevant. Getting publicity is an art, and anyone can do it using the right methods. Business owners, artists, and makers benefit from the fresh ideas and supportive approach Tin Shingle's Media Kit Membership offers. Designed for long or short-term memberships, flexibility is built in to fit the goals and budgets go businesses small and large. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Our latest website design for Artist, Cynthia Sparrenberger is definitely one of our favorites! The colors, simplicity, and minimalism. We wanted to bring Cynthia's art to life through this online platform and believe we did just that! A lot of trial and error - a website isn't as easy as it looks! So many notes, thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do. The designers, and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. See This Website >  Help Me With MY Website, Please! > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Leaf At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: River Pool At Beacon Is Looking For A NYS-Certified Lifeguard Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Malouf's Mountain featured on Good Morning America! Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground is nestled on the foothills of the Fishkill Ridge. The trails that lead to the campground are owned and operated by the NY-NJ Trail Conference who maintain the trails and trailheads. You can find Malouf’s Mountain on the NY-NJ trail map, East Hudson Trails, Map 102. When you reach the campground, you will notice how close to nature it is. You will find your campsite nestled into the mountain terrain and the sites are well spaced for your privacy. 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper 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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Live Music Alert and Retail Therapy Guide 7/30/2021

And just like that, it's about to be August! Summer, slow down! Another much-loved destination is once again turning on the lights of their stage - Quinn's. Starting in September, Quinn's is hosting performances on Saturdays and Monday's. For the month of November, the theme of Monday is Joe, where all performances are done by people  named Joe, aka "Joevember." Get the details here! Lucky you - it's Live Acoustic Night at Meyers Olde Dutch! Starting at 7pm Friday, enjoy local artist Edward Stanton. Meyers has not one, but two outdoor eating options (back patio and parklet) as well as brand new air filtration system.   Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Brick Pan Alley HCC Music Pop-Up Day: Saturday, July 31, 2021 Time: 11am - 5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information >  F+S Mini MRKTs Days: August 1, 2021 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Uptown Shopping District, Kingston, NY *Enter at the corner of Crown & John Street F+S Mini MRKTs convene artisans and designers from the Hudson Valley and beyond for a weekly market offering a curated selection of handmade and carefully crafted products. An extension of Field + Supply, a biannual maker fair held in Kingston, NY, and shoppable website, F+S Mini MRKTs are free and open to the public. Learn more at fieldandsupply.com. Taste of Girl Scouts - Friendly, Helpful, Considerate & Caring: Caring Carnival Day: August 4, 2021 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: 1 John Street Beacon, NY 12508 Join the Girl Scouts at their "Caring Carnival." At this Caring Carnival girls move through stations that highlight the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: STEM, outdoor skills, life skills, and entrepreneurship. Said the organizers: "The girls will think they are just having fun playing games and watching skits, but they will also be exercising their friendly, helpful, considerate and caring muscles." Social Distancing Specifications: All GSHH events follow CDC, NYS, and local guidelines. Full COVID-19 guidelines can be found here >  Information > Summer Onstage Program With Beacon Players Days: 3 Day Sessions Session 2: August 2nd Session 3: August 9th Time: 9am - 12pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Open to BCSD Students Grades 7-12. Each day will bring more and more excitement as we build to performance. Step by step we will develop all the elements that will bring us to a successful and satisfying production. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. 7.31 is the LAST DAY to enter Two Way Brewing's [GIVEAWAY] on Instagram > To celebrate summer and the opening of The Flying Jib at Two Way Brewing, they're hosting a giveaway! One lucky winner will have the chance to experience all the deliciousness of Oak & Reed, The Flying Jib, and Two Way Brewing with: $50 gift card to Oak And Reed Downtown $25 gift card to The Flying Jib Two (2) crowlers of winner’s choice from Two Way Brewing To enter:  Follow @TheFlyingJibBeacon, @OakAndReedDowntown, and @TwoWayBrewing on Instagram Tag a friend in the comments (on their page) The giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. Must be 21+ to enter and resident of US. Giveaway runs 7.23 through 11:59 PM EST on 7.31. The winner will be announced on 8.2.21. GO GO GO! Thursdays: Trivia next Thursday, July 29 at 7pm OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Vegan Summer Rolls from Eat Church's grab-n-go fridge (located at the Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring) is the perfect light lunch on these hot summer days - available daily! So you never have to worry about missing out. This & more goodies! Eat Church is also available at Industrial Arts Brewing Thursdays-Sundays. You can order online on their website now! You'll definitely want to add the dirty disco fries to your order  - Fries with cheeze whiz, bacon bits, and spring onion. Let’s dance! PS. Eat Church grab-n-go available daily at the Marbled Meat Shop. Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Beacon Bread Company does stock their bread shelf and pastry counter full every morning with their fresh, micro-batch specialties for customers to enjoy! Every. Day. But there is much more being made behind the counter. The breakfast & brunch sandwiches are out of this world. Plus, you can enjoy your favorite, homestyle breakfast dishes any time of day!  PS. BBC Open 8 am-5 pm daily! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY MOD's burgers and sandwiches constantly have us drooling... and there are so many options! Choose from the New York State Special, Doube Dutch, Chili Burger, Pork & Bacon BBQ Burger, Veggie Dutch, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, AND hotdogs, a BYOB (Build Your Own Burger), Chicken Tenders, Dirty Fries, Meyers Salad, Simple Salad, Coleslaw, and MORE - including specials! Nom nom nom. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Tacos with a side of tacos, please! Every day is Taco Tuesday when you have Tito Santana in town! Fresh delicious tacos with fresh delicious ingredients.  PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Catering is available at Tito Santana! Make life easy. Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY New to Dia Beacon Café and Homespun Foods  (drumroll please!) @singlecutbeer ‘Trip’ Hard Seltzer w/ Grapefruit & Tangerine Terpenes @paradoxbrewery ‘Love Potion #4’ with Peaches  & @artifactcider ‘Slow Down’ Craft Cider. Wooohoo! PS Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you tried Shmuck's Sweet Stuff yet?! Located inside of the HV Food Hall. If not, you MUST! And if this OOEY GOOEY ICE CREAM SANDWICH that is MADE TO ORDER doesn't make your mouth water then we don't know... Pick your favorite flavor and watch Shmuck's smash it between two freshly baked cookies We'll see you there!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Thank you Baja for displaying your Restaurant Guide from A Little Beacon Blog on your door! Quite an honor, as window space is prime! Right next to this door is the usually open garage door that allows a breeze to pass through the entire restaurant, while you enjoy lunch or dinner. Our fave? The chicken quesadilla with extra guacamole. Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Complete nutrition in a bowl over at Ziatun! Order in or grab some take out today. We highly recommend ordering the Indian Eggplant too. Mouthwatering, delicious, and nutritious. Open all weekend from 12-8! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Julie Balagny / Le 249 Présente Minouche 2019 VDF - from Dirty Bacchuhs. According To Steve (Owner of Dirty Bacchus), this wine is at once flowing and juicy and richly mineral, both nimble and serious. Seeded berry fruits and stoney minerality combine to deliver a pure and clean but richly textured and satisfying wine. Pick this up for only $38! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Ok, this is not a joke. There is ANOTHER copy of this here - at Binnacle Books. Please, someone, go buy it before we & Binnacle Books get all worked up about it!  “RE/Search #13: Angry Women” Utterly cool and hard to find. “Sixteen cutting-edge performance artists discuss a wide range of topics—from menstruation, masturbation, vibrators, S&M and spanking to racism, failed Utopias and the death of the Sixties ...” Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Igloo Coolers in all different sizes are available at Bretts Hardware - wheels or no wheels, 1 handle or 2 - choose what you want! Bretts has it all to keep you prepared and ready this summer. You can literally find anything & everything here! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's always so exciting when Luxe Optique brings in new styles! Especially because they're Handmade, affordable, unique, and must-haves! Stop in to see the new styles from Anne & Ealentin today. ⁠⁠Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on site for eye exams Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon The heart wants what it wants  and it wants these Printed Flares + Chain Shoulder Bag + Eyelet Tube Top from La Mere! New arrivals every day! Pop in. PS Everything is under $100!! PPS: Check out the sale section! So many good items. Snag them while you can. Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Look at those smiles! You can see the excitement behind the mask! Annabel and Lily, who are dancers at Yanarella, purchased their first pair of pointe shoes Congratulations! Yanarella offers a variety of classes! From pointe, ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap to hip-hop, tumbling, combination classes, mommy & me, and dancing with baby! Fall Classes are being published online now. Contact them to schedule a FREE trial class—they'll be here dancing all summer! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON MERCANTILE'S BOTTLE REFILL SERVICE: Beacon Mercantile now offers an in-store bottle refill service for Beacon Mercantile skincare, perfumes, candles, home fragrance + select apothecary goods! Simply bring in your clean, sanitized Beacon Mercantile bottle/vessel and we will refill it for you, plus you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Can't make it to the shop? All packaging that we use is 100% recyclable to help keep our planet green and your scene clean. No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Not only is Antalek & Moore helpful with all things insurance - they're also helpful with sharing some of the best things to do in Beacon on the weekends! A solid list of 6 - visiting art galleries, strolling through Main Street (lots of food + lots of shopping = perfect day!), exploring Bannerman Castle, shopping at the Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays, wandering the parks, and enjoying the Story Screen Beacon Theatre! Look for Antalek and Moore's logo in the next movie you see at Story Screen! They are a sponsor! Thank you Antalek & Moore for always supporting the Beacon community.  Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is an Idea Center for many who want to be featured in social and news media. We are always tweaking things under the hood, and have some new looks coming for you in our Media Contact Idea Center, courtesy of our Media Contacts Boss, Kat Stoutenberg, who is a maker herself, and quite obsessed with databases. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. You need help when you need it. Flexibility is key for a small business, and we created a 'Pay As You Go' plan for it. You can send us your Honey-do List Of Things To Do, and we’ll get started on it. Pick the hours you need, in the discount bracket you like, and let’s get started! Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper 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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Retail Therapy Guide 7/23/2021

Do you want to know about a very relaxing spot for lunch, with beef, chicken and vegan options? Check out where we went today. Meanwhile, the MTA heard our prayers and questions, and has opened the Newburgh/Beacon Ferry, beginning August 30th! Read all about it here. Don't miss live music tonight near the Hudson River (ignore these on-again off-again rain showers!) at Two-Way Brewing! See below for details.   Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. River Pool At Beacon - The 2021 Swim, The 17th Cross-River Swim Days: Saturday, July 24 (rain date July 25). Time: 12pm - 6pm Now is your chance! The River Pool's biggest fundraiser started - where you can sponsor a swimmer (see this list) who is courageously swimming across the Hudson River this weekend. Swimming it is 1 mile in the open water, with volunteer kayakers and others accompanying the swimmers. The best way you can support is to sponsor a swimmer, or donate in general to the River Pool right now. Your funds help them pay their lifeguards, pay for testing of the water, pay for upkeep of the unique water pool that they wish others had as well, and more. River Pool is back! Tuesday-Sunday, July-Labor Day, weather permitting. Information > Summer Onstage Program With Beacon Players Days: 3 Day Sessions Session 1: July 26th Session 2: August 2nd Session 3: August 9th Time: 9am - 12pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Open to BCSD Students Grades 7-12. Each day will bring more and more excitement as we build to performance. Step by step we will develop all the elements that will bring us to a successful and satisfying production. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Oh boy! Two Way released a new beer & you do not want to miss out!  It's a 7% India Pale Lager brewed with oatmeal and honey malt (YUM), and hopped with Mosaic and Eukanot, and fermented with a checz lager strain of yeast. Refreshing, to say the least. Stop in & try it out! Pints, flights, & beers to-go! Thursdays: Trivia next Thursday, July 29 at 7pm Fridays: Live Music at 7:30pm. This Week: Glenn Echo (music is inside, but you can also hear it on the patio outside) OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Vegan Summer Rolls from Eat Church's mini-fridge )available at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, NY) never looked so good! The perfect light lunch on a sweltering day. All the yums ON THE GO! Available daily. PS. Check out Eat Church Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Now that's what we're talking about! BBC! There truly is a no better way to start or end the week than with this 🤤 So many breakfast & lunch options - chicken cutlet BLT, 2 eggs on a roll, chicken & waffle, breakfast tacos, waffle house special, western omelets, and SO much more! Over 5 options for a vegan breakfast & lunch too! Pair one of these meals with a delicious complement, like the loaded potato tots or a yogurt parfait. Open 8 am-5 pm daily! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Now, that's how you do it! Meyers Olde Dutch takes fresh watermelons purée & makes the most fantastic ice cubes and then spikes a classic mojito to the recipe with a little @mariebrizardusa watermelon! Watermelon mojitos for the WIN! Especially on hot summer days. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Wrap up your weekend with a Crunch Wrap from Tito Santana! Delivery orders through Uber Eats are available as well! Why would you want to cook when you have Tito Santana? PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays! Easy Kid Dinner! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY For the second year in a row, Homespun is proud to offer local Farm Kits from Common Ground Farm. Common Ground Farm is a non-profit organization with a mission to serve our community as a model for food justice and education for people of all ages and incomes. Each week, for the remainder of the growing season, Homespun will offer a 'Farm Kit' full of local, seasonal produce grown right here in Beacon. Each week will be a little different, and this is a wonderful way to truly eat with the seasons. Local organic produce, harvested fresh and ready for pick up each Friday at Homespun Foods. The weekly harvest is a seasonal surprise. Order cutoff is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > SAVE THE DATE: A new literary group is meeting at Homespun on Thursdays called "Lit Lit." Learn more about it here. OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Momo Valley (located inside of the HVFH) offers Himalayan style dumplings called MoMo, a native & staple dish of Nepal, Tibet, & Bhutan. Their assortment of MoMo is made from locally thoughtfully sourced ingredients, followed by their family recipes for an authentic and unique taste! These protein-packed, more than a bite-size MoMo are served with signature homemade sauces. Their additional selections from the menu are all authentic Himalayan dishes prepared fresh from scratch with the secret ingredient called LOVE. Stop in! Check them out! They're delish! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Margarita pitchers from Baja 328? Oh sure! You can get pitchers of a classic margarita, "blue-violet", spicy cucumber margarita, "Chupacabra’s Blood", watermelon mint, strawberry jalapeno margarita, "Bajarita",   Baja Signature Margarita, and a seasonal margarita! So many pitchers. Options for everyone. Pitchers + @baja328 food = a great day. Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Looking for delicious vegan food but want to avoid processed ingredients? Look no further! This is what authentic meat-free Palestinian food looks like. 100% vegan, traditional, and healthy. Similiar amazing/delicious non-vegan foods are available here as well! Open all weekend from 12-8! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon The small allocation of this scrumptious gluggable chillable red sold out in a week last summer! This year, Dirty Bacchus was able to get their hands on twice as much, but of course, two times small is still small - don’t hesitate! Act fast! And get yours! Organic, carbonic, dry-farmed, unfined, unfiltered, minimally sulfured, this gem from Oregon is your remedy for heat and humidity! Plus, only $28! PS you can shop online! > HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Leslie Marmon Silko, “Almanac of the Dead” from Binnacle Books. This doesn’t come through that often, for whatever reason. It’s an extraordinary, sprawling world of a novel! @Binnacle Books carries many gems like this! Stop in & check it out. Interested in a quick & easy guide to queer & trans identities? See that here. Binnacle has it all! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon "Weeding for Littles" thanks to Brett's Hardware! Everyone needs their own gloves. Especially little kids. Find truck gloves, Paw Patrol, plain colors, and more. For those who need the extra skin coverage for weeding once those weeds scrape you (so itchy!), Brett's Hardware has Rose Picker gloves. Smart. You can literally find anything & everything here! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Next up in Luxe's "Meet The Luxe Family" series is ⁠Crissy!⁠ Crissy Dawson is Luxe's Customer Experience Coordinator, and is a Northern California native. She embarked on her modeling career while attending San Diego State University studying Journalism, Media, and Advertising. ⁠She has been published in British Vogue, Vogue Italia & Ellements, and walked in 4 seasons of NYFW shows (while also planning & styling shoots off-season!). Her previous experience also includes marketing, retail buying, and hospitality. This makes Crissy a wonderful & key part of the team. ⁠Help Luxe Optique officially welcome Crissy to the team! Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon "It’s you. It’s you. It’s always been you. " **New** Fuzzy Wrap Crop is available at La Mere! If this doesn't scream, MUST HAVE, then it must scream, NEED NOW! Shop new arrivals every week & shop fast! La Mere Clothing & Goods is so good that they sell out so fast! You don't wanna miss out. EVER. PS Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY What better way to kick off summer break than with trying a new dance class at Yanarella Dance?! They offer classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and tumbling. New students of all ages are always welcome! Contact them to schedule a FREE trial class—they'll be here dancing all summer! PS - Island Adventures Summer Dance Camp is starting! Days: Monday, July 26, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021 Times: 9am - 11am (Ages 3-5) & 9am - 1pm (Ages 6-12) Register here >  PPS - New sessions of Mommy & Me happening on 7/26 10 am - 10:30 am. $10 per class to drop in or $27 for the 3-week session. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! This is Beacon: Youth Podcast Workshop Day: Only one Friday left!, July 30 2021 Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center Street Grades 7 -12 - Registration is required, and is still open! This podcast workshop is led by Brandon Lillard of This Is Beacon and ALBB's Wait What Is That? podcasts. A great opportunity to expose teenagers to the vast world of podcasting. For more information, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. BEACON MERCANTILE'S BOTTLE REFILL SERVICE: Beacon Mercantile now offers an in-store bottle refill service for Beacon Mercantile skincare, perfumes, candles, home fragrance + select apothecary goods! Simply bring in your clean, sanitized Beacon Mercantile bottle/vessel and we will refill it for you, plus you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Can't make it to the shop? All packaging that we use is 100% recyclable to help keep our planet green and your scene clean. No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! “La Finca” Vieques, PR...A memoir of LOVE, LOSS & LAUNDRY Day: Saturday, July 24, 2021 Time: 3pm Location: Marion Royael Gallery, 159 Main St, Beacon, NY Corky Parker will be reading from her new illustrated memoir, LA FINCA, Love Loss and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island. The book is about finding and running her inn, La Finca Caribe, for over 20 years. So whether you’re interested in travel, alternative businesses ,rustic tropical living, chasing dreams or rebooting your life, chances are you’ll find something that moves you. Hope to see you there! Information > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Running a successful business comes with its challenges, but having the right protection doesn't have to be one of them. Luckily Antalek & Moore always has your back & makes sure that your business is properly insured for a secure future! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle’s Training Opportunities - Every Wednesday Connecting is one of the most important ways of learning, growing, and succeeding as you seek exposure in social, digital, and print media. Tin Shingle’s TuneUps are live broadcasts of a webinar that takes a deep dive into a trending topic or a big picture strategy. Tuneups & Office Hours happen on Wednesdays at 1pm EST. The TuneUp will either be open to the public to watch (then are published to Tin Shingle’s archives for members to stream anytime), or for Tin Shingle Members only to participate in. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Homespun Foods has brought back their Farm Kits - a creation during the early pandemic days when they needed to survive during the shutdown. Katie James Inc. Was able to create this new Grocery section for them on Homespun's Squarespace website, with Farm Kits being the first product. Katie James, Inc. opted to create an eCommerce section called “Grocery,” where all food products can go in, and auto-populate. Homespun staff will be trained in how to create a Grocery product so that the section can build itself. Of course, Katie James, Inc. can do it for them in our Pay As You Go program if they get too busy in the kitchen. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun 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. 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The River Pool! And Other Happenings | Retail Therapy Guide 7/16/2021

Summer is officially here because...the River Pool at Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park is open! And their main fundraising event, the Newburgh to Beacon Swim, is also scheduled for next weekend. Registration to be a fundraising swimmer is open now! Not for the faint of heart, the Hudson River, which the Lenape called River Shatemuc (which means "river that flows both ways" before it was renamed by a colonizer,) is a challenging swim. Volunteer kayakers and jet ski drivers accompany swimmers. You can get more info here. Summer is also officially in its second-half, as the corn is knee-high, and the chorus of cicadas has started in the trees. The birds are busy hunting them.   Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Modern Makers Market at Cold Spring Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021 Time: 10am - 6pm Location: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 40 amazing artisans, artists, and makers are coming to the Village of Cold Spring. The event takes place at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1 Chestnut Street, Rte. 9D. Who are they? Glass workers, woodworkers, leather workers, jewelers, potters, food makers, mixed media, artists, and more who make one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, as well as small batches of food and beverage. To compliment the day, there will be live music on the great lawn, 2 food trucks, beer and cider for sale, and a fundraising Raffle, "SHOP AND DINE PHILIPSTOWN". Take Metro-North to Cold Spring and then a short walk through the village to the Market. If you’re driving, free parking is available at Metro-North Train Station or Haldane High School. Information > Space Out, Outside Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021 Time: 3pm Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY Strange sounds, outdoors with Al Margolis, Bob Lukomski, Tamalyn Miller, and wormlogo. Information > Mount Gulian Garden Tour Day: Saturday, July 17, 2021, & Sunday, July 18, 2021 Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm Location: 145 Sterling Street Beacon, NY 12508 Explore Mount Gulian's unique horticultural history. Learn about the garden's origins, evolution, and notable gardeners, including the story of James F. Brown, a fugitive slave and Virginia Verplanck who wrote two gardening books. Learn tips, tricks and techniques from the past. Admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors; $6 youngsters (6-18). Children under 6 and Mount Gulian members are free. Reservations are required. Please call 845-831-8172 or info@mountgulian.org. In accordance with NYS policy, masks are required for non-vaccinated visitors and social distancing will be observed. Information > Paint & Sip @ Two Way Brewing Co. Day: Sunday, July 18, 2021 Time: 6:30pm Location: Two Way Brewing Company, 18 W Main St, Beacon, NY Information >  Beacon Chamber Ensemble Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Mostly Bach & Mozart Day: Sunday, July 18, 2021 Time: 12 pm - 2 pm Location: Corner of Cross St. & Main St., Beacon, NY Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way is hosting a paint + sip this Sunday at 6:30 pm (make sure to purchase tickets!) If you can't make it, you'll want to stop in at some point because you'll want to try the new Glorie Daze (pictured here). This is Two Way's latest sour offering! A lightly tart fruit ale, this brew was naturally soured with wild lacto and fermented with the same local yeast that they use to make their signature Confusion Ale. After fermentation, they generously dose it with local strawberries grown by their friends at Glorie Wine. Delightfully fruity and gently puckering, this one will help you power through the rest of summer. PS Live Music next Friday, July 23rd with Glen Echo. Stay tuned for more info regarding the upcoming weeks! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY WOOOOHOOO! Sesame noodles and Vegan/Shrimp Summer Rolls from Eat Church have been re-stocked in the Marbled Meat Shop fridge! All ready to go! Delicious & easy! Stop in & get yours.  Meals from Eat Church are available DAILY. Want Eat Church live? Visit their food truck at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere place. Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Cheers to the freakin weekend & Matcha lattes from the Beacon Bread Company made with green tea, milk, and water! Enjoy it hot or iced, with milk, oat, or soy milk, and the option to add house-made caramel, vanilla, or mocha. We're going to say that again: house-made caramel, vanilla, or mocha. That will get you out of bed! BBC has chai lattes, golden milk lattes, espresso lattes, hot chocolates, teas, and all the different & amazing coffee variations you can think of (americano, cortado, macchiato, etc.) Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Specials from Meyers are our absolute favorite! Peach & Pork burger?! C'mon!!!! House-made peach butter, pork and bacon patty, pickled jalapeños, whipped herb goat cheese, and fresh raw peaches. Name a better burger special.... we will wait! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Neato burrito! California-style burritos from Tito Santana is where it's at! Choose from a basic burrito (rice, beans, corn, 3 cheese blend), or the kale & sweet potato burrito, Strawberry chipotle & pork, falafel press, or the vegan burrito (made with lettuce, pico, rice, corn, guacamole, and salsa Roja)! The add-ons are endless! YUM! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY 3 Sangrias & Olives to share - the way to start it off at Homespun! Enjoy the garden patio in the back or the parklet in the front. Either way, enjoy delicious food while you smell the flowers! Sandwiches like the Roasted Mushroom Melt and Pork Bahn Mi, Salads including Bacon & Apple and Beet & Citrus, Breakfast from Avocado Toast to Granola, and MUCH MORE! OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY We truly can't get enough of Miz Hatties BBQ located inside of the HV Food Hall. The most delicious southern style bbq food & the most friendly customers helping out! Miz Hatties offers dining, takeout, and catering! Experience the mac ‘n cheese melt in your mouth, and savor the fried chicken and sweet yet spicy pulled pork in a bowl or a bun. Don't forget to add the sweet tea - amazing! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Lets taco about this deliciousness from Baja 328 for a moment... fresh ingredients, mouth-watering (in every bite), and 15 different flavors! The choice of 3 tacos is only $15! + all options can be served as street tacos. BRB, we found our weekend plans. Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Whoa! The signature Za'atar fries from Ziatun have us speechless! ... Delicious thin-cut fries with authentic Middle Eastern spice. We could snack on these all day long... literally! You'll have to prove us wrong. Open all weekend from 12-8! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon It's that last day (Saturday 7/17) where all of the 40+ wines in Dirty Bacchus' FUNKY section are 5% off! Amazing skin contact and otherwise funkyfied wines from all around the world! Stop in & ask Steve for recommendations! Dirty Bacchus is the PLACE to find natural wines, ciders, sakes, and meads. Located next to Beacon Pantry. Did you see their new funky sign!? PS you can shop online! > HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Ecology, Flora and Fauna, The Hudson Valley and Hiking... So many good finds at Binnacle Books! Nothing like picking up a good book & hanging out at Long Dock park or on Main Street! Guaranteed to find something - no matter your style. Stop in & check 'em out. You can also sell any books you may have laying around that are in great condition especially in their core categories: literature, philosophy, poetry, political history, graphic novels, etc. - This option is only available during the week! We suggest reaching out via email with a list of books or photos of spines to give us a sense of what you have. Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Go Brett's Hardware for leaf bags, but leave with string porch lights as well! Take this bag full of weeds and grass clippings to the Dump (aka Transfer Station down by Dennings Point) and let them turn into dirt that you can pick up later - for free! Or, call the Beacon Highway Department to let them know you have a bunch of bags out front your house, ready for pickup. If they drive by a bunch, keep the faith (and keep calling). BTW: Aren't these the coolest string lights ever? Perfect for the front porch or apartment windows. Bretts truly has it all! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon NEW COLLECTION ALERT over at Luxe! This is so exciting! Rimless frames from Black Fine Eye Wear! ⁠Luxe Optique always sources from hard-to-find designers. The Blackfin Aero Collection is a state-of-the-art design⁠ in an ultra-light structure. A combination of exceptional flexibility with functionality + maximum comfort.⁠ ⁠ Black Fin Eyewear⁠ Stop in today to try on a pair!⁠ Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Snag the **Lady Candle** from La Mere before they’re gone.   We don't even think we could burn these... they're so beautiful! But, on top of a bookshelf by some flowers (like the photo)? We'll do that! Talk about the perfect touch. Find more accessories & sexy home goods from La Mere. The best clothing + goods for your closet & home! PS Everything is under $100!! PPS Word on the street is that new/fun candles like these are coming to the store soon! Must act fast. Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Island Adventures Summer Dance Camp starts soon! Every day will be a different Island Adventure theme: Jungle, Mermaids, Pirates! Your child will be instructed in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Contemporary + Hip Hop (ages 6-12 only). Everyone will explore Hula dancing, baton twirling, and tumbling. Plus, crafts will be made each day. Days: Monday, July 26, 2021 - Friday, July 30, 2021 Times: 9am - 11am (Ages 3-5) & 9am - 1pm (Ages 6-12) Register here >  Plus, new sessions of Mommy & Me for toddlers started Monday 7/12. It will run for 3 weeks -  so there is still time for 7/19 & 7/26 10 am - 10:30 am. $10 per class to drop in or $27 for the 3-week session. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! This is Beacon: Youth Podcast Workshop Day: 4 Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 2021 Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center Street Grades 7 -12 - Registration is required, and is still open! This podcast workshop is led by Brandon Lillard of This Is Beacon and ALBB's Wait What Is That? podcasts. A great opportunity to expose teenagers to the vast world of podcasting. For more information, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to watch a year in review! Antalek & Moore is celebrating 20 years! Twenty! When you’ve been around as long as they have, you learn that people want a knowledgeable, trusted, and accommodating resource to help them navigate the necessary, but not always enjoyable, part of life. They provide a straightforward approach to help ensure that you are getting the best coverages for all parts of your life and business. Most importantly, Antalek & Moore is local. They live and work here in Beacon too. With this, they are involved in the community. Watch This > Latest Announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE She's back! Beacon-based Moraya Seeger DeGeare talks to Katie of Tin Shingle about her experience on Good Morning America. The nation's favorite morning news show featured Moraya's chalk art protest, which she produced via her activism arm, To My Old Racist Earth. Most people in business dream of getting onto Good Morning America. The show approached Moraya, interviewed her in Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, and interviewed several other families as well. The end result of the segment was good, but not as Moraya expected. Good Morning America hyjacked the message and turned it into something else. We talk about it in a PR Therapy session. We analyze the segment, and discuss ways to leverage this media placement for more media placement - even if it wasn't a fave. This is free for Beaconites to stream for the weekend. Then it's available to Tin Shingle Members to stream anytime. Watch Now > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Katie James, Inc. offers a unique blend of brand storytelling through pictures and words. Katie James, Inc. is dedicated to custom designing your brand's digital footprint. From your website to your newsletters, to your stickers or your flyers. Learn More > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun 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. 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Art + Retail Therapy + Eating Good Guide 7/10/2021

"Is Second Saturday Still Happening?" ALBB has received this question so many times, that we needed to write an article about it. Exhibit openings by different galleries seem to be happening during different weeks of the month (gasp!), so we aren't sure what is officially official. One thing is for certain: people are starting to feel the Second Saturday  energy again. Now that most destinations are re-opening and galleries are able to set their own social mingling and masks rules. Art hunting, gathering, and enjoying seems to be back. Second thing is for certain: in order for A Little Beacon Blog to continue producing our much appreciated Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide, which used to list any exhibit we could find in Beacon, we need sponsor support. We opened our interactive advertising program to galleries, the same one that retail shops and restaurants have access to. The opportunity is also there for non-art businesses, like banks, software companies, individuals etc. who want to show their support for the arts. See here for details! THE SECOND SATURDAY ART GUIDE No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Time: 2-6pm Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Special opportunity to meet the artist, Zachary Skinner, on Second Saturday in an outdoor event at No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works. About The Exhibit: EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss is a multimedia, multi-venue, cross-border art intervention which seeks to provoke societal change by exposing and interrogating the negative social and environmental consequences of industrialized natural resource extraction. For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in the reading room’s storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Of this work, Skinner says: I attempt to represent human encounters with a damaged post-industrial landscape. The imagery draws from scientific realities about our present-day environment and impending threats to our existence on Earth. My primary concerns are the need to confront climate change, the polluting of our land, resource wars, and the displacement of disenfranchised peoples and whole ecosystems in the name of progress. My work illustrates that, when confronting these realities, the path to a sustainable future lies within our shared inner strength and creativity. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! Twins Barbershop Presents: The Micro Lab with Miggs the Artist & Subnormal Child Opening Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Time: 6-10pm Location: 349 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 The brothers are back for hosting artists in their barbershop located across from BAJA. Last year, Twins Barbershop committed to opening their space to artists who need a platform to grow their following. Then the pandemic hit, so that got put on pause. Until now....Stop in! And notice their own permanent collection of art on their walls every other day of the month. Information > 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. Artichoke Storytelling Series Day: July 10, 2021 Time: 8pm  Location: The Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY In-person & live-streaming is available! The Big Band Sound at Veterans Park in the Village of Wappingers Falls Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Time: 6:30pm Location: 39 Mesier Ave N, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Information > Lucky Hops x IPA Fest Day: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Time: 1pm - 6pm Location: King’s Court Brewing Company, 40 Cannon St #1, Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Antique Car Show Day: Sunday, July 11, 2021 Time: 9am - 4pm Location: Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Live music is starting to happen on the regular at Two way Brewing Company. Live music from Matt Cross this weekend and more coming up! Follow them to keep up with who playing the following Fridays. These events are free throughout the summer - both paid (hosted by outside orgs)  Events + good/refreshing drinks = the place to be!  July 9 - Matt Cross July 16 - Twice Shy July 23rd - Glen Echo. Stay tuned for more info regarding the upcoming weeks! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT !!! Eat Church is now available DAILY over at the Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, NY in a fancy case! New grab-n-go dedicated to your favorite dishes from Chef Mark. The menu changes weekly. The past week included: Japchae Glass- Korean sweet potato noodles w stir-fried mixed veg and sesame. Vegan yes! Also included, Moo Ping Pork- Vietnamese herb salad w rice vermicelli, pickled veg, peanuts, and nuoc cham. Want Eat Church live? Visit their food truck at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere place. Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Chances are, you have enjoyed a grilled cheese at a restaurant as far as Cornwall that was on Beacon Bread bread. Beaconites are lucky to have this 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 services (this photo shows the outside of the building! BBC works hard every day to provide the Hudson Valley with the best quality ingredients in every dish! Look at the photo to the right... dreamy! Since 2014, BBC enjoys making everything in-house- even the hot sauce! Whether it is taking a sip of their fresh-squeezed orange juice or a bite of a croissant straight from the oven, the Bread Company always has something to brighten your day! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY The new summer cocktail menu is live over at Meyers! Lots of awesome new drinks on created in house. Featured to the right is the Thistle with genever, blackberry, and lemon. Find this and other cocktails like the Jetstream, Yuzu Special, Spicy Paloma, Watermelon Mojito, Flower power, Cold Brew Negroni, and desserts! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Whole lotta goodness over at Tito Santana Taqueria! So many different taco options, burritos, bowls & salads, sides, empanadas, quesadillas, tostadas & soups. Not to mention catering! AND vegan options! Word on the street is that their empanada is a perfect grab-n-go lunch for little campers with lunch boxes. Buy a bunch, and lunchbox lunches for the week are complete. PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY BEER STORE NEWS— it was definitely shocking a few weeks ago when Homespun lost the ability to sell wine to go, but the community came out and Homespun already began the next pivot towards a hand-bound wine list with the full selection available. But in the meantime, we want to let everybody know, Homespun did not lose the ability to sell beer to go. Homespun can be your craft beer store. Go see them for four-packs and six-packs of your favorites. They feature beers from local breweries like Two Way Brewing, Sloop Brewing Co. Folksbier and many more. They can also sell cider to go as well. Look for Hudson North Cider and Citizen Cidar! OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Don’t want to cook in this heat? We don’t blame you! Go on and get some fire food for dinner at El Nica 🥵located inside of the HVFH! El Nica serves some of the best Nicaraguan food (photo to the right shows proof!) Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Cobb Salad from Baja is exactly what we want all summer long! Refreshing & delicious with top-of-the-line ingredients. We'll take this and a special cocktail, please! Do check out the specials that are always on the menu!  Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Ziatun is open all weekend long serving the best Middle Eastern food around. 🥙 Head out with your family, friends, or on a date, and check out their cute parklet located on Main Street. The food options are all amazing & there are options for everyone! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon The thing about Dirty Bacchus is, owner Steve is quite into the research behind the wine he carries. Any bottle in the store is sourced from somewhere unusual. For instance: The Bott Frigyes is 100% Olaszrizling 2019. The craft behind the production of the bottle for the year goes something like this: Half of 2019 was made using the "hamburger method" (open vat fermented for a week in three layers: foot trodden, whole clusters, and destemmed), and the other half was the whole bunch pressed and aged 1 year in Hungarian oak. Says Steve: "Olaszrizling is not related to Riesling in any way and does not taste like it. Here, on the nose, I get a ripe cantaloupe, overripe peach, and dried dusty apricot. Deeper in, a nearby pack of Beech-Nut Fruit Stripe chewing gum and, I’m thinking, tiny, homeopathic amounts of rhubarb and celery sprouting from the rich soil...The tension among all these elements is dazzling and the balance impressive, evoking emotions of both delight and deep satisfaction. This is surely a Slovakian wine you want to try!* $37. Read Steve's full wine description here > Steve is quite prolific and will help you meet and appreciate the bottle. Wine lovers must make this a regular pickup point for wine. HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle just got a few more copies of this brilliant gem! Ursula K. Le Guin, “The Day Before the Revolution” ltd. edition chapbook _ “Alec Icky Dunn and Josh MacPhee have—with both Le Guin and her publisher’s permission—re-designed and illustrated this story for a limited edition chapbook. Dunn has created four new full-page illustrations, a portrait of Le Guin, seven smaller graphics, and a stunning full-spread cover image. Dunn and MacPhee have also printed and assembled each chapbook themselves, with cover printing help from Christopher Kardambikis. This edition of 1000 copies is the first and only edition that will be printed, and is the first publication in the new imprint Futures and Pasts.” _  Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Bretts Hardware has it all to keep you entertained at home with family & friends this summer! Patio umbrellas - The perfect colors to spruce up your backyard and protect you from the sun! Head on over & check 'em out. Bretts has it all! PS: Watch ALBB's Instagram this weekend for a DIY Weekend Warrior Home Project to help keep you safe in the rain! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Many options from the Luxe Optique collection! Here's a sneak peek of just a few. Knowing the importance of good eye health, Luxe Optique has professional doctors of optometry on staff and works out of network with all insurance companies. Stop in or make an appt online today! Luxe Optique also is a DMV approved location for a convenient motor vehicle eye exam. Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Dreamy dresses 🕊 from La Mere! Plus, new dresses always arriving, like this new floral mini dress (available online & in-store)  Feeling’ the sunshine. PS Everything is under $100!! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY CAMP ALERT! Camp during the last week in July has a few openings for ages 3-5 (from 9-11am) and 6-12 (from 9am-1pm) to attend a week of half-day dance camp days. Every day will be a different Island Adventure theme: Jungle, Mermaids, Pirates! Your child will be instructed in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Contemporary + Hip Hop (ages 6-12 only). Everyone will explore Hula dancing, baton twirling and tumbling. Crafts will be made each day. Limited Space! Register here >  Plus, new sessions of Mommy & Me for toddlers starting Monday 7/12. It will run for 3 weeks - 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 10 am - 10:30 am. $10 per class to drop in or $27 for the 3-week session. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! This is Beacon: Youth Podcast Workshop Day: 4 Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 2021 Time: 4:30pm - 6pm Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center Street Grades 7 -12 - Registration is required, and is still open! This podcast workshop is led by Brandon Lillard of This Is Beacon and ALBB's Wait What Is That? podcasts. A great opportunity to expose teenagers to the vast world of podcasting. For more information, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon A group health insurance plan is sponsored by the company, as opposed to an employee getting individual coverage on their own, and is commonly offered as a part of a larger benefits package. Businesses with at least one common-law employee are eligible to purchase a group health plan.  A group health plan offers more value to both the employer and employee in several areas including tax benefits, lower premiums, and access to more doctors. Health Insurance is often the number one benefit people seek when looking for a job, for themselves and their families. There are a number of reasons that you, as an employer, may want to offer health insurance to your employee, as the overall health and wellness of your employees and your company. Read more >  Latest Announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Media Kit Members of Tin Shingle get access to our Media Outlet Idea Center. This collection of names and media outlets is an idea center - a place for you to start to find people who may be a good fit for your story idea. A leg up in your needle in the haystack search for the right kind of writers or producers - regardless of where they work or where they moved to. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Let’s make changes to your website and/or newsletter together. This is great for people who know they need something on the simpler side done but don’t know how to do it. Benefits of this package include working side by side, together. Often during this time, ideas are exchanged and strategies developed that may not have even been a twinkle in your eye before this meeting. WORKS FOR: Website additions, like new media placement, new events or classes, or blog/news updates. Newsletter adjustments, like fixing that glaring Heading font that never behaves. Quickie designs to better highlight what you sell. Contact Katie James, Inc. > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper 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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Happy 4th! Weekend Retail Therapy Guide

Happy 4th of July! While there won't be fireworks locally, Beacon will be popping with color thanks to the "Let's Chalk & Art Together" movement inspired by last year's Juneteenth celebration. Local therapist who specializes in intersectionality (the overlapping of personal characteristics that make you who you are, and how others treat you), Moraya Seeger DeGeare, will be chalking up the streets with messages encouraging kids and adults to start conversations about systemic racism. An official event happens Sunday down at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park - fitting, as Pete and Toshi are Moraya's grandparents. A Little Beacon Blog is proud to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Art Showcase! We commissioned 2 designers this year to design the logos used in our first call for art - Dom (Dominesha) Garth and Vintage Messiah. Two artists were selected: Rachel Lewis, a poet who has been published in local literary journals and zines. Four poems have been published, which address what it means to date a Black woman; creation; beginnings; and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Vintage Messiah, a recording artist and producer released his talents on paper to illustrate two sketches commemorating the day. Two supporting sponsors commissioned the grant ALBB is able to award these artists. Special thanks to an Anonymous Reader, and to Moraya Seeger DeGeare of To My Old Racist Earth. You can read Rachel's poems and see Vintage's sketches 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. EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss at No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Day: Last Day is July 6, 2021 - Go Now Time: Anytime - Exhibit is in the storefront windows Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss is a multimedia, multi-venue, cross-border art intervention which seeks to provoke societal change by exposing and interrogating the negative social and environmental consequences of industrialized natural resource extraction. A global coalition of artists and creators committed to shining a light on all forms of extractive industry—from mining and drilling to the reckless plundering and exploitation of fresh water, fertile soil, timber, marine life, and innumerable other resources across the globe— the Extraction Project will culminate in a constellation of nearly fifty overlapping exhibitions, performances, installations, site-specific work, land art, street art, publications, poetry readings, and cross-media events throughout 2021and beyond. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is participating as a venue in this “ruckus” by presenting projects by several artists working to shine this light through photography, printmaking, publications, installation, video and painting throughout summer and fall, 2021. This is the last weekend to see the rescaled reproductions of Kyle Gallup’s original litho prints on display in the Reading Room’s storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works is a sponsor. Thank you! Historic Bakery Tours Day: Saturday, July 3, 2021 Time: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Location: 101 Broadway (on the corner of Spring Street), Kingston, NY, 12401 This summer come to the Reher Center to explore the past, present, and future of Historic Reher's Bakery. Visit the Retail Shop ca 1959 to learn about Sunday mornings mid-century when Kingstonians from the German, Irish, Italian, and Polish communities converged at Reher's Bakery to pick up rolls for breakfast on their way home from church. In the oven room, you will see the historic 1916 oven and 1947 dough mixer, and learn how Frank Reher and his six children each played a role in running this business and supporting the family. Tours will be held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout July and August at noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Please note: There are no restrooms at the Reher Center and masks are required upon entry. You can find free parking on Spring Street and/or at Catholic Charities: 6 Adams Street. Walk-up tickets are also available. Information > Music Performance with MV Carbon and Ka Baird Day: Saturday, July 3, 2021 Time: Starts at 8 pm Location: 475 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 Fridman Gallery presents a performance at our Beacon location featuring MV Carbon and Ka Baird. The event is co-presented with the Howland Cultural Center and will take place outside on the lawn next to the gallery. It is the third in a series of live performances happening on the first Saturday of each month. Masks are required within the space. Information > The Women of the World club at BHS Yardsale  Day: Saturday, July 3, 2021 Time: 11am - 6pm Location: 85 E. Willow St., Beacon, NY "Let's Talk and Chalk Art Together" From Beacon-based To My Old Racist Earth, as featured on Good Morning America Day: Sunday July 4, 2021 (rain out Saturday, but if you chalk at home, send pics!) Time: 10am Location: River Front/Pete & Toshi Seeger Park, Beacon, NY Join in-person or virtually! Chalk down at the park, or from your home! Tag @tomyoldracistearth with photos. Information >  Reading of the Declaration of Independence Day: Sunday, July 4, 2021 Time: 11 am Location: 1 Municipal Plaza Dennis Pavlov returns to read the Declaration of Independence. "There is more to these patriotic holidays than parades, fireworks, cookouts and BBQs. Our forefathers, I don't believe, should be left out," Dennis told City Council when promoting the event during a meeting. This year, there is no longer a Declaration of Independence Reading committee, refreshments will not be served and copies of  Declaration of Independence will not be handed out. Perhaps next year, Dennis will also consider reading the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, the news of which was delivered and read 2 years late on June 19th to Texas by Major General Gordon Granger. However, read what Gordon actually said. Information > F+S Mini MRKTs Day: Sunday, July 4, 2021 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Uptown Shopping District, Kingston, NY *Enter at the corner of Crown & John Street F+S Mini MRKTs convene artisans and designers from the Hudson Valley and beyond for a weekly market offering a curated selection of handmade and carefully crafted products. An extension of Field + Supply, a biannual maker fair held in Kingston, NY, and shoppable website, F+S Mini MRKTs are free and open to the public. Learn more at fieldandsupply.com. Cornwall Independence Day Celebration  This celebration does not include fireworks (despite what an unofficial event listing says!), but does include a parade and fun things run by a group of volunteers. The music has been moved to Monday. Please check for events at the Town or Village's websites. To stay up to date on 4th of July events, visit www.facebook.com/Cornwall4th Something for Alz: Musical Mornings Day: Monday, July 5, 2021 Time: 11am - 12pm Location: Virtual An interactive musical program for people with dementia and their loved ones with music therapist Shannon Pelcher. Register by phone only. 800-272-3900. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. It's been a hot week! And live music at Two Way Brewing is back! The best place to grab a refreshment, sit back, relax, and listen to some tunes! July 2 - King Dutch, July 9 - Matt Cross, July 16 - Twice Shy, July 23rd - Glen Echo. Stay tuned for more info regarding the upcoming weeks! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Sweet potato noodles w/stir-fried mixed vegetables & sesame from Eat Church is delicious hot or cold - just the way we like things! (Vegan too!) Don't forget to catch them at Marbled Meat Shop for pop-ups usually on Thursdays & Fridays, at Industrial Arts Brewing Thursday-Sunday, and at the Beacon Farmers Market on Sundays! So many opportunities to get your hands on delicious foods Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. A specialty order for a catered event! How delicious do these look? Are you hosting a celebration? Let BBC know so they can help with the perfect dessert menu! OR if you need a special loaf or pastry for your holiday or event. Beacon Bread Company is happy to take custom orders! Give them a call today! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY OH BOY! Sweet corn fritters are back at Meyers! Chef Adam outdid himself with these puppies. Local sweet corn and cornmeal fritters served with coconut and lime dip! You must get your hands on these - out of this world! Head on in and enjoy their newly redesigned indoor dining area and their covered open-air back patio. There is also a fabulous new cocktail menu and amazing burgers, fries, and salads - PLUS a slushy machine with adult and kid-friendly beverages. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Chips with guacamole or salsa from Tito Santana Taqueria are the way to start off! Add the Mexican street corn to reallllly make your belly happy! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Tacos are only $2 on Tuesdays! Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY When Homespun has a S’mores Sandwich with Nutella & Marshmallow on the Kids Menu, you order it for yourself too because OMG wow - amazing! Soft & warm on the inside, crisp and warm on the outside - Just the way we like it! OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY We love it over at HVFH! All of the different kinds of foods, the patio, and the vibe! Go on in & check them out. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Head on into Baja and try their Seafood Ceviche!! (Asian, Caribbean, or Baja Style) Made with the freshest ingredients (for cocktails too!) Do check out the specials that are always on the menu!  Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! Ziatun 244 Main St. A fistful of goodness from Ziatun! Who has tried their #vegan falafel wraps? 🥙 Ground chickpeas-parsley-blend of spices, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and tahini. Yum! This & many more wraps and goods from Ziatun. Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Go, Dirty Bacchus, it's your birthday! To celebrate, there will be a storewide sale (10% off the entire stock all weekend) plus daily specials! You definitely don't want to miss out. If you're not familiar with Dirty Bacchus, they are a natural wine shop located on Main Street (by the Beacon Pantry). Every wine on the shelves at Dirty Bacchus is low-intervention, organic or biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and vegan. The contents of every bottle they sell are as close to the hands of the farmers and of the winemakers - as close to the grape - as possible. See ya there this weekend! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon 500 BOOKS! The BEACON PRISON BOOKS PROJECT is cruising along. Once y’all come through and sponsor these books, currently on the request shelf, that will make 500 BOOKS that Binnacle has sent to people incarcerated throughout New York State! It’s a great thing you’ve all done. These books are all important. From supernatural romance novels to books on critical race theory, from people’s histories to mystery novels and how-to books, each one is an answer to someone’s preference, someone’s interest. These people are our neighbors and their preferences and interests matter. And you all know the magic of receiving a good book. Everyone deserves that. DON’T FORGET: Binnacle Books need money in their shipping and packaging fund! Donate here > Keep this project moving along! 500! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Bretts Hardware has it all to keep you entertained at home with family & friends this summer! Especially when it's rainy! Find puzzles and learning games! Bring the kids in there with you while you get your home essentials, trust us, the will be happy to treasure-hunt Something for everyone at Brett's! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon At Luxe Optique, your vision and the overall health of your eyes are the main priority. Their highly trained doctors of Optometry spend ample time with each patient to ensure that you receive the highest quality examination. Services include contact lens exam, contact lens new wearer training, expert progressive lens fitting, custom eyewear fittings & adjustments, eyewear repairs, and DMV vision tests! Stop in or make an appt today. Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Dreamy dresses 🕊 from La Mere are perfect for picnics, nights out, shopping, dates, a girl's day, anything! Anything you want! Different patterns & lengths to suit everyone! Go on in & check out their new arrivals and new markdowns!!  Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY The recital season at Yanarella School is very special. Combo students are the future stars. Taking the stage can be frightening—especially if it is for the first time. But look at these faces! Lots of laughs, waves, kisses, singing, and an incredible stage presence - always. Contact Yanarella Dance for more information on how to join in the fun! Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon You can count on Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance service needs! From personal to business and life. Plus, defensive driving info and a blog to keep you updated & share tips that could benefit you! Latest Announcements > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Everyone! This TuneUp webinar from ALBB’s sister media education and empowerment company Tin Shingle is about what to pitch the media right now in July. No matter what you do, some power is in your hands to compel the media to write about what you hope they will cover. This TuneUp episode is chalk full of ideas on what to do. Including how to pitch 4th of July Independence Day in a different way - as in - introduce some more forefathers and foremothers ancestors to the usual lineup. This is how to connect Juneteenth with July 4th - both Independence Days. It’s an educational opportunity on many levels. For this weekend only, Tin Shingle has opened up this TuneUp for Hudson Valley friends to stream free. Normally all TuneUps are free for members of Tin Shingle, or are sold separately. Stream Now > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Alright, let's work it with your iPhone or other smartphones to take some amazing pictures for Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Events, your (possibly future) Blog, and so much more. Anyone can press the button to take a photo, but it takes practice and experience to take a photo from just OK to breathtaking and moving. Your photos need to move a person into action. Are you doing that? Contact Katie James, Inc. > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > HIRING: Homespun 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. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper 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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