And Just Like That... It's Friday, Again! ..... Retail Therapy Guide 8/19/2022

We don't know of a better way to spend the weekend than in Beacon! Eat, drink & shop your way through Main St., hangout at Long Dock Park, and hike Mount Beacon. What more could you want?! Not sure where to go/how to navigate? We created a Shopping Guide, Restaurant Guide, & Beauty Guide but to give you something quick- here's what we recommend this weekend: Stop by Beacon Bread Company for a Bacon Egg & Cheese >  - House-cured Canadian bacon with cheddar, two fried eggs and some avocado on a fresh, homemade brioche roll is everything you need to start the day! Pop in & out of some of the shops & snag some goods. Want to cook something healthy & unique? Stellas Fine Market is a must! And across the street? Witch Hazel! Your go-to for beauty & wellness, florals, and other goods to start the weekend off with some self care. Next, head on into Zakka Joy for items you never realized you needed, until you wanted everything in sight! Full of whimsical items like oversized cupcake pillows, mugs, goofy to-do list pads, and more. Before you know it, it's lunch time! Stop into Ziatun for the most delicious & authentic Palestinian Middle Eastern cuisine. Grab the Futur Medley & try a little bit of everything! In the mood for something else? Stop in the Hudson Valley Food Hall for a variety of goods! Can't forget dessert! Walk up the street & head into Hakan for yummy chocolates, like the Sakura Japanese Whiskey. And... more shopping! Raven Rose, La Mere Clothing & Goods, Kaight Shop, Beacon Bath & Bubble and a ton more. We're certain you'll find a dinner spot along the way! See our Restaurant sponsors below for good choices or browse our Restaurant Guide for more!  PRO-TIP: Shops and Restaurants can guarantee themselves a feature in this weekend edition of ALBB's newsletter with a Sustaining Sponsorship! It's easy - we blog about you each week. It's like magazine placement each week with a photo and writeup for a curated experience for our readers (21,500 page views/month) - and in our Instagram too with almost 10k followers. If you're a restaurant, shop, or beauty boutique in Beacon, and want to sponsor the Restaurant Guide, Shopping Guide, or Beauty Guide, be featured in this weekly newsletter (2,150 subscribers), click here for more info!                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   HOWLAND 150 People Make it Happen Days: August 5 - ​September 25 Time: 1pm-5pm This exhibition has been over a year in the making. In collaboration with the Howland Public Library and the Beacon Historical Society. Artist and curator Donna Mikkelsen has put together a series of historical pictographs to tell the incredible story of what is now our free Public Library - it wasn’t always that way! Joined by fellow artist and history fan, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak Information > Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesdays August 24, 2022 &  August 31, 2022 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Registration Open For The Beacon Pool Pool Season: July 2 - September 4, 2022 Location: Settlement Park Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY This is your weekly reminder to stop into Dogwood in Beacon for Eat Church Pop-Ups! Happening throughout the month of August - on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - and August is almonst over AHHH! If you are familiar with Eat Church you'll understand why you don't want to miss out on their take on Asian inspired street food at Dogwood. If you're not familiar with them, well you should really check them out at their food truck outside Industrial Arts Brewing!  FIND THE FOOD TRUCK! Fri-Sun @industrialartsbrewing Food Truck Tues-Thurs, 5pm-10pm @dogwoodbeacon Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Are you an iced coffee drinker all year round? Or just the summer? Or both? Doesn't matter over at BBC! Both hot & iced are delish & made fresh in-house with home-made syrups. This is a sign to try iced if you're not an iced fan... because it's SO good & SO refreshing & because summer is coming to an end! SO, do it. Enjoy an iced coffee, a croissant, + other delish goods. Open all weekend with freshly baked bread + pastries, brunchy plates, coffee, + cocktails! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY IN a rush but want ice cream? Swing by the HV Food Hall & make a pit stop at Shmucks outdoor service window! Right on Main St.  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Taco about a good lunch/dinner spot... Baja! Coming in real hot with over 12 taco flavors (choose 3 for only $15!), quesadillas, main plates (like the Southwest Boneless Short Ribs, Steak Asada, and more), and lots of other goodness. Our suggestion? Anything you choose from here pairs really well with the tater tots that come with 3 different sauces! Refreshing cocktails & mocktails available. Takeout available too! 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 weekend starts here! There are so many delicious options to enjoy with Ziatun's Palestinian mezzes, wraps, and entrees! Don’t forget to treat yourself to a basket of za’atar fries with spicy tahini sauce (v + gf). They’re unbelievably good!! PS NEW MERCH ALERT! Snag this HUMMUS tote, a limited edition tee, Authentic made-in-Palestine KUFIYAS, a traditional + fashionable scarf (in black and red). Stock is getting low! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Not only is Witch Hazel the go-to for all beauty & wellness, apparel, and home goods- but they're also your go-to for Vintage finds! Like this Vintage Floral Pullover Top -  A little bit retro, a little bit modern: this vintage pullover top combines the best parts of a sleek button-up and a sporty bomber cut! You can shop Vintage online & in-store. PS! Vintage Art Prints & Home Accents too! PS Join Witch Hazels Fall Wreath Workshop! More info & tickers here > OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Shop Last Call Items > Order florals >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle Books is beyond grateful to everyone who reached out to help out with the Prison Books Project! Still lots more books in need of sponsorship on the shelf right now and pretty much always. Feel free to DM Binnacle Books to sponsor books if you aren’t local or aren’t able to come through the shop. And they always need postage and shipping funds. They are on both Venmo and PayPal as (at)prisonbooksproject and any money you send them over there goes towards envelopes and postage. Binnacle ships between 30 and 60 books a week these days so any help is greatly appreciated!  Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Are you the type of person that likes to change the paint in your house often? I mean, it's kinda fun! Change with the seasons, right? Spruce things up, brighten them up, darken the mood, etc. Changing things throughout your home gives it a new homey feel & it can be as simple as paint! Tons of Benjamin Moore options at Bretts! Stop in. Maybe your paint is old & this is your sign to do something about it. PS: Brett’s is hiring a morning person. Go into the store to apply. 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 RIGARDS | RGOUW10 Vintage Bronze Metal - Handmade in Hong Kong, 1-year frame warranty for manufacturing defects! Rigards uses Aluminum-Magnesium alloy to construct frames that are ultralight yet incredibly strong. Talk about extremely fashionable too! Snag these! > Shop RIGARDS here > Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Fall 8 Week Course Schedule is now available! New introductory classes begin the week of 9/19. You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted & updated > Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon Youth Football is back and bigger than ever! Ages: Grades K-6 & all skills levels Price: Grades K-4th $100 per participant & Grades 5-6 $120 per participant Registration: August 24, 2022 & August 25, 2022 Time: 6-pm Location: V.R. Way Football Field at Memorial Park Email: beaconyouthfootball@gmail.com *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is proud to host a donation drive in support of the US ARMY Destroyer Company from the 10th Mountain Division. The company is made up of about 80 men and women, and we are looking for supply donations to lift their spirits! Please bring your donations to 340 Main Street in Beacon during their office hours. Get the list of requested items > 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. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Our Research Team is constantly updating our 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 our free articles and classes by subscribing to our newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with our Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Need a new website? Katie James, Inc. has your back! A new website is a vital part of growing your business. Things evolve in your business - new products/items/foods, changes in the place, special offerings, etc. As you grow, your website needs to grow. This is how people find you & WANT to check you out! An old outdated website might push them away (we've witnessed this happen!) Find out about our website design services here > Let us bring your business to life (online).  RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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Sweater Weather & Spirit Of Beacon Update ... Retail Therapy Guide

UM.. how are we about half way through August?! Where is the time going? September is really right around the corner (don't get us wrong, we love the Fall here in the Hudson Valley) but Summer, slow down a little bit! SPIRIT OF BEACON DAY UPDATE The last Sunday of September is fast approaching! The Spirit of Beacon Day is September 25th, 2022, and organizations have begun applying for Tables and Parade Participation. Do not delay if you intend on participating in the day! Table Registration here > (non-profits and organizations only) Parade Registration here > (Beacon-based businesses and organizations only) Volunteers Signup here > We need you! We need coordinators for Music, Vendor Tables, Events. Thank You Sponsors! Sponsorship Still Open The business community has come out to support in an amazing way so far! We were starting at nearly zero in the bank, with an operating budget of $10,000. Our goal is $30,000, so that we can have money for next year, and more budget to work with for school stipends and hiring what we need as this event grows. Donate as an Individual > Sponsor as a Business > Beacon Of Light Sponsors ($2,000) (sold out!) Key Food, The Roundhouse, Sara Mikulsky Wellness Physical Therapy, PLLC (inside of Beacon Pilates), Hudson Valley Goldsmith, PlaymakerU (basketball inside the Old Beacon High School) Mountain ($1,000) (10 available) None yet - Be the first one!! River ($550) (14 available) Rabe & Company Graphic Design & More Spirit ($250) (16 available) Last Outpost, Beahive, Highlands Current, Daria Gates Speech Pathology GoFundMe - Individual Donations Our goal from individual donors is $3,500 and we are at $255 now. Chip in here today! Thank you: Hannah and Bruno, Denise Eve, Cheryl Panek, Katie Hellmuth Martin. PARADE & TABLE PARTICIPANTS: See who has registered for the parade and tables so far! JV Forrestal - we see you! We are encouraging School Clubs to march as their own little group and/or have a table to really help the community see what the schools have to offer our kids.                         THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Spirit Of Beacon Day Logo Design Contest Deadline: Sunday 8/14/2022 Time: Midnight Last Chance to apply for the Spirit of Beacon Day’s Logo Design Contest! We have great entries, but want to make sure you saw. Deadline extended to Sunday midnight 8/14/2022. Winner announced Monday August 15th and we will get started on the t-shirts and signage. Thanks to our Sponsors and GoFundMe Donors, we can offer a prize of $300! Details > HOWLAND 150 People Make it Happen Days: August 5 - ​September 25 Time: 1pm-5pm This exhibition has been over a year in the making. In collaboration with the Howland Public Library and the Beacon Historical Society. Artist and curator Donna Mikkelsen has put together a series of historical pictographs to tell the incredible story of what is now our free Public Library - it wasn’t always that way! Joined by fellow artist and history fan, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak Information > Call for Artists! Deadline Approaching Day: Entries due Monday, August 15, 2022 Words Unbound, a juried group art exhibit with special guest co-juror, Theresa Gooby. The Howland Public Library has evolved and transformed over the past 150 years. To celebrate this milestone, the library is hosting a series of community exhibits. For Words Unbound, the Library is looking for works of art inspired by libraries, literature, the printed word, or physical books. Work can be in any medium including, painting, drawing, collage, photography, textile, and assemblage. Accepted artists will be notified by Saturday, September 10th. More Information > Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesdays August 24, 2022 &  August 31, 2022 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Registration Open For The Beacon Pool Pool Season: July 2 - September 4, 2022 Location: Settlement Park Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Did you miss the Eat Church special at Dogwood last week?! Kai Yaang….Rotisserie whole lemongrass hen w/tamarind & sour sweet heat. Served w/coconut rice and som tam (green papaya salad). Don't worry if you did (although wow... looks incredible)... but Eat Church is continuing their pop-up at Dogwood throughout the month of August - on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are familiar with Eat Church you'll understand why this is so exciting and why Dogwood is so excited to be serving their amazing take on Asian inspired street food at Dogwood and if not familiar with them well you should really check them out at their food truck outside Industrial Arts Brewing!  HOURS Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (grab-n-go goes quick cause it's so good & always fresh!) Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. New paint, new ceilings, new counters- but the same delicious pains au chocolat from BBC because some things shouldn’t change! The cafe might look bigger, better, and brighter, but the heart of BBC's operations will always be about the best bread around! Head on in this weekend and hang with the BBC crew and the croissants  OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Camarones Con Salsa (Shrimp), white rice, tostones, & Homemade Tomato sauce from El Nica Spot! Inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We usually post about BAJA’s creative cocktails and their rummy yummy coconut drinks, but they also have great water!! And soda and flavored drinks. Pair that with a delicious meal like this one and it still is very refreshing! If this doesn't make your mouth water... PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. A most delicious plant-powered meal that you and your soul need this weekend! Mujaddara with salad, falafel, crispy onions and tahini tastes as good as it looks, AND it’s packed full of nutrition!  Ziatun is open all weekend for dine-in and take-out, so you can enjoy all the goodness however and whichever way you want to! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon The Dried Flower Bar at Witch Hazel. Ever wonder how those rooms in magazines look so all-the-time-beautiful? The secret is in dried flower arrangements. Lucky for you, owner Jill is offered dried flowers arranging classes, the first on is August 11! More to come in the fall. Meanwhile, pickup a lipstick crayon or perfectly pressed eye shadow pallet from Vapour while you’re in there. Keep up with all things Witch Hazel & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  You can $hop Witch Hazel's Summer Edit here > Order florals >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Keller Easterling, “Extrastatecraft” from Binnacle Books. “Extrastatecraft is the operating system of the modern world: the skyline of Dubai, the subterranean pipes and cables sustaining urban life, free-trade zones, the standardized dimensions of credit cards, and hyper-consumerist shopping malls. It is all this and more. Infrastructure sets the invisible rules that govern the spaces of our everyday lives, making the city the key site of power and resistance in the twenty-first century. Keller Easterling reveals the nexus of emerging governmental and corporate forces buried within the concrete and fiber-optics of our modern habitat. ‘Extrastatecraft’ will change how we think about cities—and, perhaps, how we live in them.” Stop in & pick up this gem or another or two or three! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon WHOA! Huge sale on chlorine tabs! Was $179.99 and now is $99.99! A steal! Which means you gotta run in there and snag some and clean your pool! PS: Brett’s is hiring a morning person. Go into the store to apply. 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 Have you checked out Luxe Optique's collections? Yes... they even have Asian fit! Check out their collections and shop Asian fit, children's luxury, affordable and sophisticated. Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them. Many are limited editions made by hand for the highest quality. Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted! Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is looking for a Licensed Personal Lines CSR/Account Manager to join their team! For more information, please contact their partner Susan via email: spagones@antalek-moore.com. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE When you publish a book, you got to throw a Book Signing Party for yourself. Salon owner and new children’s book author Danielle Pitts recently published her book “Hair, Hair Everywhere,” which encourages children and adults to love their curls, straight, protected and decorated hair. Based in Hopewell Junction, Danielle was discovered by a Beacon based book publisher, Wordee, after she discovered that the publisher was sitting in one of her salon chairs.  Get the full story of how she published > Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Beacon-based design firm Katie James Inc. now offers hand-lettered menu boards and mini updates of those boards. In addition to website and print design, marker is on the mix too. Ready for some designs or to create or upgrade your website? We're ready to help! Your business is constantly growing and your branding/website should reflect that! Customers are constantly checking in to see whats new and you must show them and tell them. Let us help! Learn About This Service > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Huge Weekend!...Retail Therapy Guide 8/5/2022

Now that you know about the Spirit of Beacon Day, you need to get your plans on! A Little Beacon Blog has all of the Guides you need: Shopping, Restaurants, Beauty (there are at least 3 places in Beacon to get facials and even makeup), Classes (Fall is coming).  Before we get to the weekend, we want to give Richie Kaplan of Max's on Main a special shout-out here. He has been encouraging Katie of ALBB every day to produce this blog, and especially now that she's helping with the Spirit of Beacon Day. Each day, he's been asking: "How many volunteers do you have?! It's only 2 months away! Have you announced?!" Fueled by his intensity (people need people) She couldn't walk by his restaurant anymore until the last newsletter was sent. Exhale :) Thank You Richie xo You need to know where to tell all your friends where to eat, drink and shop. Don't deny yourselves the shopping, dear friends. There are plenty of boutiques in Beacon that have really special things that you didn't know you needed all your life. And if we hear one peep about any place being too pricey, then we hear you also complain about Amazon and Target, and we ask you to be honest with yourself, and just let go and enjoy all that Beacon has to offer you. Retail Friends: If you want to see photos of your products or plates here in this newsletter each week, become a Sustaining Sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog in the Guide you fit into. See our custom-created Advertising Packages we made for you. No other magazine does this. Our readers love it. It's a menu of food, fashion, events for them each week! Local sponsorship is the only way we are able to keep producing the news. All of our content is free for all to easily access.          THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Beacon Open Studios Artist Group Show Days: Month Long Exhibit from July 9 - August 7 Time: 12-6pm Location: Hudson Beach Glass Gallery This month-long show opens this Saturday, July 9 and closes on August 7. All art on view will be for sale. Join Beacon Open Studios in supporting local artists and the creative community. In addition to the show, Hudson Beach Glass has generously offered to donate 20% of their commission fee back to Beacon Open Studios. Information > Howland 150th Anniversary Celebration Day: Friday, August 5, 2022 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Lawn at The Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Join us on the lawn at the Howland Cultural Center as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Howland Library. The bells will ring at 5pm sharp as they did in 1872. Howland 150 events are a collaboration between the library, the Howland Cultural Center, and the Beacon Historical Society. Information > HOWLAND 150 People Make it Happen Days: August 5 - ​September 25 Time: 1pm-5pm This exhibition has been over a year in the making. In collaboration with the Howland Public Library and the Beacon Historical Society. Artist and curator Donna Mikkelsen has put together a series of historical pictographs to tell the incredible story of what is now our free Public Library - it wasn’t always that way! Joined by fellow artist and history fan, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak Information > AIAWHV Presents: The Howland Cultural Center Event Day: Saturday, August 6, 2022 Time: 11am-5pm This day-long event helps mark the 150th Anniversary of the original Howland Library building in Beacon. The AIA Westchester Hudson Valley event includes 3 Lectures at the Howland Cultural Center on the architectural history of Richard Morris Hunt, considered by many to be the pre-eminent American architect of the 19th Century, and one of the AIA’s founding members. Plus it includes 3 Back of the House Guided Tours: 1) The Craig House / Howland Estate, historic home of General Joseph and Eliza Woolsey Howland, Architect Frederick Clarke Withers with Richard Morris Hunt's music room. 2) Guided Tour of The Dutch Reformed Church of Beacon, Architect Frederick Clarke Withers. 3) Guided Tour of Dia Beacon Information > 11th Putnam County Wine & Food Festival Days: Saturday, August 6, 2022 & Sunday, August 7, 2022 Time: Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Location: Mayor’s Park, 61 Fair Street, Cold Spring, NY Come and celebrate with us at our 11th anniversary of Putnam County Wine & Food Fest on the majestic view of the Hudson Valley. This family fun-filled fest highlights the abundance of food and spirits available in the Hudson Valley and beyond. It provides an ideal day in the country for anyone who loves the farm to table and artisanal lifestyle. You can sip wine, spirits, cider, and, if you like what you have tasted, you can purchase either by the bottle or the case. Listen to live music, while you shop from additional vendors including honey, olive oil, fine crafts, specialty foods, food vendors including the beer tent which are available to purchase during the event. It also features cooking and mixology demonstrations and various activities for everyone including the kiddies. Food and beer are not included in the admission price. Tickets are Non-refundable. Rain or Shine. Children ages twelve and under are admitted free. Information > Butterflies and Blooms Days: August 6-13, 2022 Time: see times here > Location: Stony Kill Farm , 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY A Week-Long Festival Celebrating the Beauty and Ecology of Local Pollinators - Art, Music, Workshops and Family Activities. Information > Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Rabies and Distemper Clinic Day: Sunday, August 7, 2022 Time: 9am-1pm Location: The Pavilion, Route 52, Beacon, NY The cost for each vaccine is $15. For the safety of all in attendance, all dogs must be leashed and all cats in carriers. If one has proof of prior vaccinations, please bring the documents. Call Animal Rescue Foundation at 845-831-5161 with any questions National Farmers Market Week - Beacon Farmers' Market Celebration Day: Sunday, August 7, 2022 Time: 10am-3pm Location: 223 Main St., Beacon, NY   Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesdays August 24, 2022 &  August 31, 2022 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Registration Open For The Beacon Pool Pool Season: July 2 - September 4, 2022 Location: Settlement Park Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY How exciting that starting July 26th and continuing throughout the month of August, Dogwood Beacon is teaming up with Eat Church for a kitchen takeover on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are familiar with Eat Church you'll understand why this is so exciting and why Dogwood is so excited to be serving their amazing take on Asian inspired street food at Dogwood and if not familiar with them well you should really check them out at their food truck outside Industrial Arts Brewing!  HOURS Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (grab-n-go goes quick cause it's so good & always fresh!) Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Strawberry ricotta pancakes paired with a glass of fresh squeezed OJ (and maybe even a maritozzi!) to start the weekend! BBC is open until 10pm this Saturday with all your favorite Beacon Bread brunchy goodness and some extra delicious food + drink specials! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY $13 for 3 regular tacos , chicken, steak, & chorizo from Dulce Cielo Mexico! Located inside the HV Food Hall! Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Summer living is refreshing summer cocktails, especially from Baja! Grab a drink (maybe even a mocktail) and sit outside and enjoy! Calamari is a delish appetizer but there are plenty of options for all and plenty of different taco flavors! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. Celebrating this FRY-DAY the only way we know how! A big bowl of za’atar fries with homemade spicy tahini is all the flavorful goodness you need this weekend! Ziatun is open until 9pm for dine-in and take-out, so you can enjoy all the goodness however and whichever way you want to! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Weekends are for retail therapy & you need to treat yourself! Especially from Witch Hazel... where you can walk in and have Jill help you create the most beauitful dry bouquet! Requires 0 water & 0 maintenance and lasts up to 4 years! Just a dream! Stop in for all the floral goodness, skincare, teas, t-shirts, vintage home finds, and so much more. Keep up with all things Witch Hazel & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  You can $hop Witch Hazel's Summer Edit here > Order florals >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon "Here we are. Full of complexities — multitudes if you will — and endlessly amazed by the generosity of the narratives these books contain. John Berger said a story is a shelter from oblivion and we don’t know if it’s true but it’s hard not to think of it that way, hard not to see stories as offering something frankly existential. Narratives offer something which seems to surround us and goad us forward, something that is much more than a way to pass the time (but which is also that). We can’t help but to feel that reading a book is to connect not only with the writer but also with everyone who has ever read that book. It’s something to recount, to argue about, a thread through our dreams and out waking. Text is physical but it becomes thought, dreams, songs, prayers; a book becomes the community you carry it to, relaying, transforming." Stop into Binnacle this weekend or upcoming week! Pick up a goodie. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You know your cooler is stinky! How many times have you washed it? Get a rotation going with a new Thermos cooler in different sizes or shapes. You know you want/need to! PS: Brett’s is hiring a morning person. Go into the store to apply. 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 Yup, you can shop Luxe Optique's children collection! Because children need eyeglasses and sunglasses too! So many cute colors and so many cute styles. Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them. Many are limited editions made by hand for the highest quality. Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Keep up with their offerings so you can sign up on time. Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Row, row, row your boat - but not without the proper insurance coverage. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you and your boat are protected against damage, fuel spill liability, medical coverage, and more. Reach out to Antalek & Moore! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE When you publish a book, you got to throw a Book Signing Party for yourself. Salon owner and new children’s book author Danielle Pitts recently published her book “Hair, Hair Everywhere,” which encourages children and adults to love their curls, straight, protected and decorated hair. Based in Hopewell Junction, Danielle was discovered by a Beacon based book publisher, Wordee, after she discovered that the publisher was sitting in one of her salon chairs.  Get the full story of how she published > Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Beacon-based design firm Katie James Inc. now offers hand-lettered menu boards and mini updates of those boards. In addition to website and print design, marker is on the mix too. Ready for some designs or to create or upgrade your website? We're ready to help! Your business is constantly growing and your branding/website should reflect that! Customers are constantly checking in to see whats new and you must show them and tell them. Let us help! Learn About This Service > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Technology Is Fritzing, So Just Eat Outside :: Retail Therapy Guide 7/22/2022

Word on the street is that emails are fritzing, car chargers are busting, phones are overheating, and technology is generally melting during this heat wave. The Beacon Farmers Market just announced that they are closing early on Sunday at 2pm, so if you can't get there, order delivery! Eggbert's Free Range Farm already started their weekend deliveries in anticipation of the heat. Order free delivery now! HEARTFELT PLUG: Eggbert's website was designed by Katie James Inc., ALBB's parent company.          THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Beacon Open Studios Artist Group Show Days: Month Long Exhibit from July 9 - August 7 Time: 12-6pm Location: Hudson Beach Glass Gallery This month-long show opens this Saturday, July 9 and closes on August 7. All art on view will be for sale. Join Beacon Open Studios in supporting local artists and the creative community. In addition to the show, Hudson Beach Glass has generously offered to donate 20% of their commission fee back to Beacon Open Studios. Information > Beacon Open Studios Opening Reception Days: Friday, July 22, 2022 Time: 6-9pm Location: The Landmark, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Landmark is the former Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church next to Bank Square. Information > Beacon Open Studios Music Artist Showcase Days: Saturday, July 23, 2022 Time: 4-7pm Location: Reserva Wine Bar, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Open Studios Artist Open Studios Days: Saturday, July 23, 2022 & Sunday, July 24, 2022 Time: 12-6pm Information > Howland Cultural Center And Friends Present Stamp’in Out Feet For Pete Day: Saturday, July 23, 2022 Time: 5:30-7pm Location: 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Celebrating Pete’s Stamp with Music! Pete Seeger is honored by USPS in the Music icon stamp series! Generations of fans revere him not just as a folk singer but also a folk hero. To the community, he was a local hero and friend! Sing along with David and Jake Bernz - Thom Joyce, Beacon Sloop Club and more. Free event! Eliza Howland Presentation Day: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Travel back in time to meet one of our city’s heroes: Eliza Woolsey Howland. Join BHS Trustee Emily Murnane, as she portrays Eliza in a presentation that includes photographs, stories, and materials relating to Eliza's incredible life as a Civil War nurse, humanitarian, and historical writer whose acts of charity have benefited Beacon for more than a century. This special program is sponsored by the Beacon Historical Society and will take place at the Howland Cultural Center. Tickets are required for this free event. Reserve your seat today! Information > Registration Open For The Beacon Pool Pool Season: July 2 - September 4, 2022 Location: Settlement Park Information > Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church pop-ups are the best! I mean, Eat Church always has unique and delish options, but the pop-ups have us wanting more! So good. Eat Church announces the pop-ups via their newsletter, so be sure you're signed up to get the inside scoop. Follow them on IG so you don't miss out! HOURS Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (grab-n-go goes quick cause it's so good & always fresh!) Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. News Flash: The counter at Beacon Bread Co. has undergone an update. So cute!! And it's not even done yet. Normally this counter was a wall in the back. But as people line up to get inside of Beacon Bread to enjoy their croissants, lemon cakes, vegan brownies, etc., the celebrities that are the pastries needed more star quality viewing. Keep it tuned to ALBB for more decor updates...And don't forget to count on your iced coffee or late with one of their house-made syrups. OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY One of the hidden gems in Beacon, the back patio at Meyers Olde Dutch, with that incredibly large ceiling fan. Order a seasonal cocktail right from your table with their QR code, hope for first dibs on those limited edition brown butter chocolate chip cookies, and enjoy a relaxing night in the fresh air on Main Street that won't have you seeing any cars. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Head on into the HV Food Hall & see why Hudson Valley Post included Miz Hattie’s BBQ in their “5 Best BBQ Restaurants To Try Near Newburgh NY” - trust us, they are not lying! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Summer living is refreshing summer cocktails. Pictured: Peach Mule, Watermelon Mint Margarita, and the Watermelon Sangria with Kettle One peach, rose wine, natural hard seller and fresh watermelon. Stop in for all the good vibes, good food, and drinks.  PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. A most delicious plant-powered meal for your weekend! Mujaddara with salad, falafel, crispy onions and tahini tastes as good as it looks, AND it’s packed full of nutrition! Ziatun is open for indoor + outdoor dining, take out (easy order here), and delivery through Door Dash & Grub Hub! Enjoy all the goods your favorite way! PS: An extra special double post for Ziatun because we went in and took a 3-part video series to see how Kamel and Ziatun make their famously beautiful - and delicious - hummus flower. There’s a special tool to make those points. Don’t get too hungry now….just order pickup or come in for lunch or late night dinner! Watch the 3-part series here > Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Because you need new eye shadow, and you can pick up quality pressed makeup at Witch Hazel right here on Main Street. What you see here is a neutral pallet. But what we are linking you to is the Smoke and Mirrors Eye Pallet, because honestly, you need both. Walk into the new shop, and/or order online for shipping. Whatever is more convenient for you. But know this: whatever you buy inside of Witch Hazel has been heavily scrutinized and curated by owner Jill, and she will tell you all about it when you come in. Keep up with all things Witch Hazel & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  You can $hop Witch Hazel's Summer Edit here > Order florals >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Shirley Climo, “Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales” / Jeremy Narby, “The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge” Order this or ANY book you like from Binnacle Books on their website. It will be sourced and found and ready for you to pick up at the shop. Or stop in & browse! So many goodies. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon What is that intoxicating smell at Brett's Hardware, Beacon Pilates, Joker Ink, and TwoWay Brewery? It's SallyeAnder, the national soap company headquartered right here in Beacon in the same building as Brett's. Easily pick up a soap, and that famous No-Bite bug-off cream for your summer day and evening outdoor life. 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 Luxe Optique's stylist Remy was stunning in her Rigards frames. As bold as the round frames are, they enhanced Remy's lashes and overall look that day for a dynamite and very complete look. These frames from Rigards are made from buffalo horn, and are handmade in Hong Kong by a team of only 5 people. Rigards use other precious materials, such as copper, granite, Japanese titanium, and sterling silver. Stop in & snag your snazzy pair! Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them. Many are limited editions made by hand for the highest quality. Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Keep up with their offerings so you can sign up on time. Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Self-Propelled Bicycles and Scooters: Do You Have Proper Insurance Coverage? Probably didn't even think about it! Check out Antalek & Moore's latest blog post to learn more > 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Ready to create or upgrade your website? We're ready to help! our business is constantly growing and your website should reflect that! Customers are constantly checking in to see whats new and you must show them and tell them. Let us help! Learn About This Service > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Part-Time Sales Associated At NFP: New Form Perspective Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Easy Breezy on This Hot Day! :: Retail Therapy Delivered 7/15/2022

Not only does A Little Beacon Blog have a Kids Classes Guide, but we also have an Adult Classes Guide! Add it to your favorites so you don't miss out on things like the Plant Swap (YES, A PLANT SWAP) that's happening on July 21! You can find the details here >  PS: Do you know anyone who would love this "Plant Lady" bag...? It's at the new boutqiue Witch Hazel on Main Street now. Are you reading this from out of town but can't live without this bag? Order it from their website here.          THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Beacon Open Studios Artist Group Show Days: Month Long Exhibit from July 9 - August 7 Stay tuned for more BOS events happening at the end of this month! Time: 12-6pm Location: Hudson Beach Glass Gallery This month-long show opens this Saturday, July 9 and closes on August 7. All art on view will be for sale. Join Beacon Open Studios in supporting local artists and the creative community. In addition to the show, Hudson Beach Glass has generously offered to donate 20% of their commission fee back to Beacon Open Studios. Information > City Council Office Hours with Justice McCray Day: Monday, July 18, 2022 Time: 2-4pm Location: Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY This month, community members have the opportunity to talk to Ward 2 City Council Representative, Justice McCray, about what's going on in Beacon, things that need to change, or just take the opportunity to get to know them and what their working on/what their goals are. SAVE THE DATE Beacon Open Studios Opening Reception Days: Friday, July 22, 2022 Time: 6-9pm Location: The Landmark, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Landmark is the former Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church next to Bank  Square. Information > Registration Open For The Beacon Pool Pool Season: July 2 - September 4, 2022 Location: Settlement Park Information > Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesdays July 20, July 27 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Here's a glimpse of the Eat Church food truck in the parking lot of Imperial Arts! Regular craft beer enthusiasts/tourists know about the delicacies that come from that truck each weekend, and you can too. HOURS Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring (grab-n-go goes quick cause it's so good & always fresh!) Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Start your weekend off right with fresh baked pastries and breads from Beacon Bread Co.! Made every morning & gone in the blink of an eye. Enjoy with a delish cup of coffee. So authentic, you will feel like you are in Europe. Beacon Bread Co. has a full coffee bar offering everything you can think of including house-made syrups and unique latte flavors. OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY When Meyers has cookies, you run, you do not walk!!!!! Brown Butter, Chocolate Chip, Fresh outta the Oven, Cookies! Mouth-watering & YUM! Follow @meyersoldedutchbeacon on Instagram so you can keep tabs on all the delicious specials including drink specials! 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Miz Hattie’s is going to be open 5 days a week now - closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Order soul food mid-week as well as the weekend. Eat like a local during the week! Inside the HV Food Hall! PS: The restaurants in Beacon need you mid-week. Visit them if you like to support others! You're not just treating yourself to not cooking. You are supporting a neighbor. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's always TACO TUESDAY when it's Baja time! And you need to try their Buffalo Chicken Chimichangas! They're delish. Also, incase you missed it, Baja has new Summer drink specials - Skinny Pina Colada, Lavender Lemonade, & Blackberry Basil Margarita. Sounds so good & so refreshing! Stop in for all the good vibes, good food, and drinks.  PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. A delicious Fattoush salad with falafel for lunch is exactly what we're feeling this weekend (and always...), but there are many other great protein options to choose from! Stop into Ziatun! They’re open for indoor + outdoor dining, take out (easy order here), and delivery through Door Dash & Grub Hub! Enjoy a Fattoush, your favorite way!  PS: Now also open on Tuesdays till 9pm! Ziatun is the go-to spot for commuters and "late night" eating Beacon-style. Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon Sooo have you checked out Witch Hazel yet?! The store is OPEN and it is so pretty! Window shopping never looked so good. Make some room for Witch Hazel this weekend & stop in & check out their dry flower bar, perfumes, lipsticks, eye shadows, home goods, clothes, and much more! Each month, Witch Hazel makes a donation to Honor the Earth, a Native- and Indigenous-led nonprofit that helps protect the environment in all its facets. Over time and as it’s safe to do so, they’ll also hold special events to help fundraise for a variety of other nonprofits. Keep up with all things Witch Hazel & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  You can $hop Witch Hazel's Summer Edit here > Order florals >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Evelyn McDonnell, “Army if She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork” available at Binnacle Books along with many other hidden gems. Order this or ANY book you like from Binnacle Books on their website. It will be sourced and found and ready for you to pick up at the shop. Or stop in & browse! So many goodies. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon What is that intoxicating smell at Brett's Hardware, Beacon Pilates, Joker Ink, and TwoWay Brewery? It's SallyeAnder, the national soap company headquartered right here in Beacon in the same building as Brett's. Easily pick up a soap, and that famous No-Bite bug-off cream. 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 Luxe Optique - where you can find the most beautiful and most fashionable reading, sunglasses, fashion, etc. This fine eyewear shop has so many amazing styles and has professional doctors of optometry on staff to make sure you're getting what you need and what you want! Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! And to also keep up with their latest brands! Shop the Luxe Optique Collection > PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Keep up with their offerings so you can sign up on time. Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Planning a road trip in your RV? Don't overlook your home away from home! Contact Antalek & Moore to see how you would be protected in the event of theft, storm damage, collision, and more. 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Ready to create or upgrade your website? We're ready to help! our business is constantly growing and your website should reflect that! Customers are constantly checking in to see whats new and you must show them and tell them. Let us help! 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It *Was* Friday! | Retail Therapy Guide 6/3/2022

Hello and Happy Pride! To absorb yourself in messaging and events, follow xstarbOrn right now and check her Stories. During times of celebration and crisis, she's a go-to source for messages you need to hear. Also follow Justice McCray, an Abolitionist who is a Beacon City Councilmember and a moving and grooving member of the LGBTQ community. They consistently share Pride events and opportunities. Around town, find a welcoming vibe and crowd at the Roosevelt Bar in the Hudson Valley Food Hall, Happy Valley right down the street, and Reserva Wine Bar (formerly Chill). And Happy First Friday! Even though Friday came and went by the time you are opening this! As the days get longer, strolling down Main Street in the dusky evening in the sunlight's shadows grows more appealing by each sunset. Remember every First Friday is a day boutiques may be preparing something special for you. Enjoy!          THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Office for the Aging Summer Picnic Series Returns with Traditional Picnic 2022 Day: Wednesdays June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29 Time: Begins at 12pm Location: Thomas Boyce Park, 6420 NY 55, Wingdale Proof of residency and advance reservations are both required, and space is limited; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a $8 charge for each non-resident guest and those 59 or younger. Space is limited at each picnic, and residents who wish to reserve their space at the picnic are encouraged to call (866) 486-2555 during office hours. Newburgh Illuminated Festival Day: Saturday, June 4, 2022 Time: 12pm - 10pm Location: Broadway & Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY Enjoy live music from 40+ bands FREE! The Newburgh Illuminated Festival aims to highlight all the things that make Newburgh the charming, culturally diverse city that it is. Sample a veritable world of food from local purveyors, and enjoy live music all day on multiple stages. There is something for all ages! Newburgh and Hudson Valley vendors will be on hand selling locally-sourced and handmade goods. Discover pop-up art shows, child and family-friendly events, and a trolley tour of historical Newburgh, and a Colorfest! Information > National Cancer Survivor Day With a Cheek Swab for Be The Match Day: Sunday, June 5, 2022 Time: 12pm - 4pm Location: Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Swab your cheeks & give the chance to possibly save the life of a blood cancer, sickle cell and other blood disease patients through a transplant. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church = the coolest food truck, ever... delicious food that you wouldn't expect to get from a food truck! You must find out yourself... Find Eat Church At... Industrial Arts Brewing Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. PSA: Vegan Matcha Coconut SOFT SERVE is BACK at Beacon Bread & we literally can't stop drooling over it! Enjoy it with a stack of vegan pancakes, topped with their house-made mocha syrup or even some brownie crumbles (also vegan!) PS.. Check out their website for specials always! Happy Hour starts at 4 every day! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Meyers!! Doing it again with the deliciousness... Beet Slaw⁠ Is⁠ Back⁠ - you read that right! MOD makes it fresh for you with Tahini and their house-made blend of spicy seeds.⁠ Pair it with one of their signature burgers or you can BYOB (build your own burger) and you’ll be thanking us and MOD  all day! ⁠ 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Uhhh yeah... you can also get a slice of delicious apple pie at Miz Hatties! Doesn't get any better! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Did you try the new Spring drinks at Baja yet?! Sit out by the open garage doors & try their latest drink specials: Strawberry Mojito & Sparkling Guava Punch! Don't forget about the delish food! Stop in and enjoy the great vibes. PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. Can’t decide? Try one of everything! The Futur Medley is a mezze platter loaded with Ziatun's favorites: hummus (chickpea), baba ganoush (roasted eggplant), foule (fava bean), falafels, cucumber & tomato salad, beet-pickled turnips, imported extra virgin olive oil, and za’atar (served with warm pita bread)! It’s the tastiest and freshest plant-powered meal that’s shareable with your friends or perfect for yourself! Add on house-made labane, feta, or Palestinian olives for an extra-special treat, or ask for sliced cucumber instead of pita bread to make it 100% gluten-free.  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Say YELLOW to Banana OG Hemp Body Crème! It's new in the store, and it's like a daily (fragrance-free) banana smoothie for your body. The lotion is packed with banana extract, niacinamide, magnesium and cannabis sativa oil, with a cruelty-free formula that's ultra-nourishing, brightening, soothing and calming. No one was monkeying around with this one! BRB while we go buy this! Buy it here > Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Find a bunch of hidden gems at Binnacle Books! And if you're not sure what to find, or what you're interested in, the crew is more than happy to help! Books bought & books sold! Stop in and pick up your next summer read(s). Order ANY book you like from Binnacle Books on their website. It will be sourced and found and ready for you to pick up at the shop. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Which hanging flower basket are you going to try at Brett's Hardware? if you don't want to hang them, pot them into a big vase instead. Lots of boutiques are around to find an eclectic pot. Brett's has what you need for finding and feeding the pretty flowers. 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 Luxe is seriously the coolest place ever to get new shades, reading glasses, EYEWEAR! Not only are they functional but they are all so beautiful and you will be walking around Main Street while everyone asks where you got them from! Luxe Optique has amazing styles in all of their brands, stop in & shop all of their collections. The Luxe team is happy to help you find the best pair for you. You deserve the upgrade! Or a new piece for your collection! Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Keep up with their offerings so you can sign up on time. Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Reason #375985 why you should reach out to Antalek & Moore! They treat their customers like family! Request a quote from Antalek & Moore... It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. 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CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Retail Therapy Guide 5/27/2022

Memorial Day Weekend is overshadowed by sales and pool parties. We all need to relax and celebrate new summer wardrobes by supporting the boutiques on Main Street - but we really need to make several moments for the Veterans who sacrificed for us in ways most will never see or experience. Harold Delamater, commander of the VFW Post 666 in Beacon, told the Beacon Free Press: "Memorial Day is important for the community to gather to remembere the ultimate sacrifices made by our Veterans and not to celebrate the 'Memorial Day Sales Event.' Veterans take an oath to protect and serve our great Country from all her enemies whomseover. The oath sometimes means giving one's life to ensure tat freedom." ***** New Job Listing:  Part-Time Sales Associated At NFP: New Form Perspective            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Memorial Day Commemorated With Ceremonies In Beacon Day: Sunday, May 29th Location: Church of St. John's Catholic Church on Willow Street in Beacon Time: 10:30am Veterans are encouraged to attend in service dress, organized uniform, or the standard black trousers with white shirt accompanied by organizational cover. Day: Monday, May 30th Location: E. Main Street bridge in Beacon Time: 10:00am Commemorating those who lost their life in the Naval Services of the United States. Time: 11:00am Location: 413 Main Street, Veterans Memorial Building Ceremony to show honors in the employment of the Battlefield Cross. I Am Beacon: Let’s Walk For Mental Health Days: Every Sunday in May Time: 5pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY May is mental health awareness month! Join I Am Beacon and the community for mental health awareness month! Community walks happening every Sunday in May. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic views.   Field + Supply Spring MRKT Days: Friday, May 27, 2022 - Sunday, May 29, 2022 Time: 10am - 6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY Field + Supply’s Spring MRKT will be a weekend-long celebration of the artisanal craft community with soulful live music, local cuisine and beverages, and other special activations. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Eat Church !! "...It functions as an arena for creating opportunities to bring eating and drinking experiences to his new community 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." If you haven't tried Eat Church yet, what're you waiting for?! PS - new summer hours at Industrial Arts Brewing Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm Sundays 12pm - 7pm You can also catch Eat Church: Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market & ToGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. The roses are blooming just in time for Beacon Bread Company's patio opening! They're open all weekend serving up all the good coffees, French-style pastries, artisan bread, and brunch ALL DAY! And incase you didn't know... Bourbon bread pudding is the best weekend treat > OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Go on in and say hello to the MOD team! They're open & the patio is always open as they serve up fresh made burgers, twice cooked fries and delicious cocktails! Try the BYOB (build your own burger) next time you're in! Check out this one for inspo > Not sure how to build? Our advice... the Double Dutch always. PS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Oh baby! Stop into Miz Hatties BBQ to get pieces of fried chicken and Mac n cheese. You want dark or white? Do add sweet tea to that. YUM! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Uses Toast for easy tap online ordering! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Baja Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill, is a hot spot! Aside from their delicious southwest cuisine, they offer over 130 top shelf tequilas. They pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients available for their cocktails and cuisine. Best part? It's warm out and the garage doors are officially open! Stop in & try their latest drink specials: Strawberry Mojito & Sparkling Guava Punch! PPS: 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 open all weekend serving up your favorites like this za’atar bread! A favorite mezze of ours. But so are all of the others ! - the falafel, baba ganoush, kibbeh, feta cheese, Palestinian olives, fire grilled vegetables, hummus, foule, halloumi cheese, labane, sliced cucumber, and more! Order online for pick up and delivery, or stop by to grab a table in the dining room! Outside dining is also available and has a great view of main street! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Back by popular demand! Witch Hazel restocked their fan-fave Lihau Mist, just in time for balmy, balmy days and nights. This soothing facial mist has a calming combo of Hawaiian sandalwood, vetiver, neroli and blue tansy. It helps tighten, tone and hydrate the skin, plus helps fight breakouts and light inflammation. Read more about why you should love this here! >  PS check out this vase and flower combo... it is truly a dream! >  Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Ocean Vuong, “Time is a Mother” available at Binnacle Books! “In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother’s death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it. Shifting through memory, and in concert with the themes of his novel ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’, Vuong contends with personal loss, the meaning of family, and the cost of being the product of an American war in America. At once vivid, brave, and propulsive, Vuong’s poems circle fragmented lives to find both restoration as well as the epicenter of the break.” If you haven't followed Binnacle Books on Instagram yet - do so here! > Keep up with all of the cool things they do & find and get a glimpse into the books being sold! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Did your door knob come unscrewed? Brett's Hardware has a long screwdriver for that. And if you don't know what you're doing, but can ask for Bitsy or Shane who are sure to know what you're talking about, and want to help. Watch this video of fixing the knob. 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 Karen customized these fun Anne et Valentin glasses with a pink gradient tint ⁠and WOW amazing! Interested in Luxe Optique's tint options? Ask one of their opticians at your next eyewear consultation. Luxe Optique has amazing styles in all of their brands, stop in & shop all of their collections. The Luxe team is happy to help you find the best pair for you. You deserve it! Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella Dance is SUPER excited to announce that this years’ recital theme is ... *drum roll please* ‘Dancing Across America’ !!! And for their ballet production *please hold your applause* 'Peter Pan'! WOOO! We can't wait! Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Your one-stop shop for all insurance needs, conveniently located on Main Street! Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. Looking for someone to magically wake up your Instagram, so that your people know you're alive? But you don't want to lift even one finger to run an Instagram account. That's where Katie James, Inc. comes! Our latest Instagram client, Miz Hattie's, is too busy behind the counter and in front of the grill in order to maintain any sort of pulse in there Instagram. Shie hired Katie James Inc. to be her voice. Take a look. Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Part-Time Sales Associated At NFP: New Form Perspective Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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97?...Retail Therapy Guide 5/20/2022

In the words of Lizzo in her song Phone: "whyyyyyyyy." This is in response to Saturday's predicted very hot forecast. Don't fret. It is actually always at least 90 degrees around May 20th. This has not been verified with the Farmers' Almanac, but ALBB's daughter's birthday is May 20th, and every May 20th, it is sloppy hot. At least 90 degrees, which the pink roses love, because they come out for their first bloom. So, just take yourself shopping for a new dress, shorts, or whatever it is you need to stay cool. And hydrated! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for the list of where to shop on Main Street. The boutique scene is amazing! Prices in all ranges. Enjoy the weekend :)            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   I Am Beacon: Let’s Walk For Mental Health Days: Every Sunday in May Time: 5pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY May is mental health awareness month! Join I Am Beacon and the community for mental health awareness month! Community walks happening every Sunday in May. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic views.   2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Events Day: May 21, 2022 Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (no set appointment time) Location: 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY Access off of Route 44 to Burnett Boulevard. Registration and $10 Prepayment Required. Do not exit your vehicle, event staff will unload your household chemicals and electronics. Register here > Field + Supply Spring MRKT Days: Friday, May 27, 2022 - Sunday, May 29, 2022 Time: 10am - 6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY Field + Supply’s Spring MRKT will be a weekend-long celebration of the artisanal craft community with soulful live music, local cuisine and beverages, and other special activations. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Guess what?! Two Way is now open on Wednesdays for the season! So you can swing by for a pint and popcorn - food menu is still on hold for Wednesdays, but will be available Thursday-Sundays. The work weeks just got better! LIVE MUSIC: Saturday, May 21 from 8pm - 10pm - Adam Fitch is an indie folk artist from New Jersey. His style has developed into it's own blend of folk and soul.  PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 Just when you thought Eat Church couldn't get any better... T A C O S! Braised short rib of beef, kimchi, pickled daikon perhaps?  Open till 9pm tonight at Industrial Arts Brewing. Order pickup online. You can also find Eat Church at the Beacon Farmers Market for the new Spring Season! Visit Eat Church this Sunday, same place, same time. Don't forget about grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring! Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52 (Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm.)  Daily Grab-n-go at Marbled Meat Shop  in Coldspring Every Sunday at the Beacon Farmers Market! Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. The weekends call for espresso martinis from BBC made with Counter Culture Coffee! PERFECTION on any given afternoon. The fruity + milk chocolatey notes of this espresso pair so well with Vodka! A must-try on your next visit! Oh & definitely order the poutine with BBC's house brown gravy + sunny eggs! > OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's probably clear by now that the ALBB team are big foodies but that's especially true when it comes to MOD burgers & fries! The specials are always unreal and you must follow their Instagram to get dibs first - they go quick! Specialty cocktails... oh and the crispy chicken? See you in the patio! PS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Katie James Design took a trip to Miz Hatties BBQ for dark meat fried chicken and Mac and cheese... can't forget about the sweet tea! In the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spring has sprung at Baja! Garage doors are officially open! Stop in & try their latest drink specials: Strawberry Mojito & Sparkling Guava Punch! Don't forget about the delish food! Stop in and enjoy the great vibes. PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. Give us alllll the hummus from Ziatun! The Futur Medley, a falafel wrap with hummus from Ziatun, the Shawarma over hummus (vegan option available), and better yet... you can get most of the entrees over hummus! Delish & nutrish. Plenty of vegan and plant-based options available here! Ziatun is open allll weekend with all this goodness and more for you to enjoy. Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Look what we got! A Terrarium Egg with Preserved Flowers! Talk about growing” a garden in a glass egg? This egg-shaped glass terrarium features stabilized, preserved flowers and plants that require zero water or sunlight. Thanks to the preservation process, the flowerscape can last 10 to 15 years without traditional maintenance or plant care. Each handmade terrarium design will vary slightly, but each highlights textured greenery amid a scene of textural blooms. Perfect to dress up a bookshelf, desk or anywhere you like. We placed ours on our bookshelf and damn it looks good! Get one here > Also available in PINK! > Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Richard Zenith, “Pessoa” from Binnacle Books! “Relatively unknown in his own lifetime, Pessoa was all but destined for literary oblivion when the arc of his afterlife bent, suddenly and improbably, toward greatness, with the discovery of some 25,000 unpublished papers left in a large, wooden trunk. Much as Nobel laureate José Saramago brought a single heteronym to life in ‘The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis,’ Richard Zenith traces the backstories of virtually all of Pessoa's imagined personalities, demonstrating how they were projections, spin-offs, or metamorphoses of Pessoa himself. A solitary man who had only one, ultimately platonic love affair, Pessoa used his and his heteronyms' writings to explore questions of sexuality, to obsessively search after spiritual truth, and to try to chart a way forward for a benighted and politically agitated Portugal... " Read more about this good read here! > Pick it up this weekend. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Here is the volleyball / bad mitten net you needed for your yard! You know... to entertain the kids, guests, or to officially become a pro yourself! Find allll the summer goods, like this, at Bretts Hardware! Summer will be here before you know it! 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 Chad & Steven look jaw dropping in there new eyewear!⁠ Obviously from Luxe Optique! The Luxe team is happy to help you find the best pair for you. You deserve the upgrade! Your old pair of eyeglasses are begging you.  Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! New arrivals in the shop weekly!  PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Did you hear about the new Adult HipHop class?! It's happening for a few more weeks! Don't miss out...  All experiences and abilities welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have always wanted to try something new- this is the class for you! DAY: Thursdays, 7:30-8:15pm Register on their website or drop-in the day of. Cost is $20 per class or $100 for the full 6 weeks. See you there! Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon April & May showers should make you think about a Personal Umbrella Insurance policy. Avoid paying out of pocket and make sure your coverage is airtight with an umbrella insurance policy from Antalek & Moore. Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Do you want to get media coverage for your business, organization, self, or artistic expression? It is very possible. But there is an art to it. This TuneUp webinar from Tin Shingle gives you ideas for how to pitch the media that are relevant for right now. And features someone local!! Go Get It > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Looking for Instagram services? We can help with that too! Follow along our latest Instagram client - your local favorite BBQ place, Miz Hattie's. Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farmstand  Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Saturday. It's Happening. :: Retail Therapy Guide 5/14/2022

If you're feeling the weird pull between the joyous "It's Spring!" feeling; elevated by BeaconArt's announcement that Second Saturday is officially back; yet torn down the need to attend the pro-abortion "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally in Beacon as part of the national protest against the Supreme Court's intent to overturn Roe v Wade, followed by the murder of American Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli militants, who then beat her pallbearers forcing them to drop her casket, you are not alone. It's been a week, and it's just getting started. See where else rallies are happening in the Hudson Valley, and see you tomorrow.          THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   I Am Beacon: Let’s Walk For Mental Health Days: Every Sunday in May Time: 5pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY May is mental health awareness month! Join I Am Beacon and the community for mental health awareness month! Community walks happening every Sunday in May. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic views.   Hudson Valley 20th Century Glass & Pottery and Vintage Accessories Show & Sale Days: Friday, May 13, 2022 & Saturday, May 14, 2022 Times: Friday from 5:30pm - 8:30pm & Saturday from 10am - 4pm Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 (Veterans Memorial Bldg.) Show and sale of the Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club -- celebrating our 50th year! All items made in the USA. Free Glass ID & Appraisal. Raffle entry included with $5 admission fee. Refreshments available. We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW to share knowledge, enjoy fellowship, and share the beauty that this glass imparts. Information > Bans Off Our Bodies March : Beacon Day: Saturday, May 14, 2022 Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: Polhill Park, Main St & South Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 Marches also happening in Kingston and in Hudson! Information > 18th Annual Ree-Play Sale Days: Friday, May 13, 2022, Saturday, May 14, 2022 & Sunday, May 15, 2022 Time: 9am - 2pm Location: 724 Wolcott Ave., 9D, Beacon, NY - Beacon City Pool Entrance The Ree-Play Children's Tag Sale is a fundraising effort from Wee Play Community Project that impacts your life in Beacon. Not only will you score a major deal on some kids gear that can change your children's lives forever (ok, maybe for 5 minutes), but your purchase contributes to equipment for three parks in Beacon (Tot Park at Memorial Park, Green Street Park, and River Front Park) in addition to kids programming at the Howland Library, and other initiatives around the city. Information > School Budget Vote and Election Day: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Time: 6am - 9pm Location: Beacon High School, Beacon, NY Information >   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. The best part about Two Way is that either rain or shine, it is always a good time! Raining? Head on in, shoot some pool and drink some good beer. Sunny? Do the same or SIT outside on the patio & grab some beers and bites with friends. 8 beers on tap and food from The Flying Jib including sandwiches, wings and apps. LIVE MUSIC: Saturday, May 14 from 8pm - 10pm - Will Hinck “NerdOnGuitar” plays acoustic covers of a wide variety of music from the 60’s through today.  His performances are a relaxing affair, with a stream of music to enjoy... Sunday, May 15 from 4pm - 6pm - TMcCann Band! An eclectic group of gentleman musicians that know how to light up a stage. PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 Take Eat Church with you anywhere you go! Out for a picnic, to work, on the couch while watching your fav TV show, share with friends, etc. Either way, it's going to be GOOD! You can find Eat Church back at the Beacon Farmers Market for the new Spring Season! Visit Eat Church this Sunday, same place, same time. You can also grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, at Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52 (Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm.)  Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Tis the season for ICED coffee! Especially when you can get a delicious caffeine like this one over at BBC! An iced latte with their homemade salted caramel is just what we need! OH and to make things even better? Pair this coffee with the bacon, egg, + cheese on a fresh-baked croissant and your weekend is complete!  OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY With all of the paving, streets being closed and the Dummy light being gone (temporarily!), MOD created the perfect fix! The Dummy Light - a delicious mix of their homemade CitrusAde, Tito's Vodka, Strawberry, Lime and a splash of club Soda. AND, The Black Top Mai Tai which features Appleton Estate Rum, Dry Curacao, Orgeat, Lime, Bitters and is finished with a float of Goslings Dark Rum. Stop in and try two drinks inspired by the week's events! The patio is always open. PS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Shrimp and Octopus ceviche from El Nica Spot! Located Inside the HV Food Hall! If you haven't tried their food yet... well, need we say more? Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Spring has sprung at Baja! Garage doors are officially open! Stop in & try their latest drink specials: Strawberry Mojito & Sparkling Guava Punch! Don't forget about the delish food! Stop in and enjoy the great vibes. PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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 always a beautiful day in Beacon to enjoy a falafel wrap with hummus from Ziatun! Iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickled turnips and tahini, ... add feta AND definitely add a side of the za'atar fries. You can also get a falafel over rice, hummus, or salad. Plenty of vegan and plant-based options available here! Ziatun is open allll weekend with all this goodness and more for you to enjoy. Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Let your shirt do the talking. These ultra-soft heather grey tees send a message during spooky season or any time of the year. At their brand Yonder Studios, husband-and-wife team Justin and Julie Nardy screenprint each design with eco-friendly, water-based inks. T-shirts are unisex-sized and feature a 52% cotton, 48% polyester blend. We all need this Witchy Woman t-shirt - especially when it looks this good on! Buy it here > Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon If you’re here, you know how much Binnacle Books delights in finding treasures tucked between the pages of old books. But this remarkable artifact—a child’s portrait negative from 1977—is among the most delightful they have encountered! Discovered in a copy of Kawabata’s “Beauty and Sadness,” this artifact is a reminder of the way in which memory is preserved, transferred, altered, found through books, old things; beauty and sadness indeed. If you haven't followed Binnacle Books on Instagram yet - do so here! > Keep up with all of the cool things they do & find and get a glimpse into the books being sold! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Chair season is here. Stacking up on fresh chairs is key to plopping down in any park to read a book or watch little kids sports. Fresh neon pool noodles are crucial as well. 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 Check out Vienna in her Eyewear from Luxe Optique's very own collection! They're stunning! Even the doggo loves the new glasses!⁠ But who wouldn't?!?! Luxe Optique has amazing styles in all of their brands, stop in & shop all of their collections. The Luxe team is happy to help you find the best pair for you. You deserve the upgrade! Your old pair of eyeglasses are begging you.  Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Did you hear about the new Adult HipHop class?! It's happening for 1 more month! All experiences and abilities welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have always wanted to try something new- this is the class for you! Register on their website or drop-in the day of. Cost is $20 per class or $100 for the full 6 weeks. See you there! Register Online > PS sign up for Yanarella's Summer Camp! > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon April & May showers should make you think about a Personal Umbrella Insurance policy. Avoid paying out of pocket and make sure your coverage is airtight with an umbrella insurance policy from Antalek & Moore. Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Looking for Instagram services? We can help with that too! Follow along our latest Instagram client - A mixed media artist, Cynthia Sparrenberger! >  Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farmstand  Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Hip Hop, Beauty, Parking | Retail Therapy Guide 4/29/2022

Welcome back to the weekend Beacon! Despite the bright orange signs, you are free to park on Main Street this weekend in between the milling phase, and the paving phase. Though watch out for the road, as it is all scratched up and has exposed personhole covers from the milling. Bad for tires. But DO go into shops! They need you, as shopping has been low during this week, say some shop owners, as drivers avoided Main Street. All in all, the enormous project has been going well. Though Beacon's historic Dummy Light was hit and knocked to the ground by a City vehicle. Many Beaconites were not happy about it. The light is in the process of being restored by the City, but people kept their feelings about it. Read all about it here. For those sports fans of little kid teams, now is your chance to really jump in by volunteering to help out as a coach on the Beacon Junior Baseball team. This co-ed league saw a surge in signups from t-ball to regular ball, and is looking for extra help for their 11 and 12 age-group teams. You don't need to know how to play baseball to participate! That's the fun of it. Sometimes just you being there in the field helps the practice move along. You will be supported by Beacon Junior Baseball leaders who will guide you in what to do. Email beaconjrbaseball@yahoo.com. And registration is still open!            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Into The Woods Day: Friday, April 29, 2022 Time: 7:30pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon's Community Quarterly On Community Safety Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 10am Location: Tompkins Hose Beacon's City Council is hosting their first interactive Community Quarterly, this time focused on Community Safety. Says Councilmember Justice McCray in their Instagram: "What does safety mean to you? Beacon City Council is hosting its first Community Quarterly Public Forum to hear directly from you! Organizations and individuals have already signed up to share their proposals, and now you can join us this Saturday (4/30) at 10am to hear from your neighbors and participate firsthand in local government! I hope to see you tomorrow!" Information > The Father Who Stayed: A Concert Event Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 8pm (doors open at 7:30) Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY $20 in advance or $25 at the door Proof of vaccination is mandatory “The Father Who Stayed” is a poignant, aching, and ethereal evening of song performed, with the help several brilliant musicians, by songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld and a host of talented Beaconites. It’s “Our Town” meets “Spoon River Anthology” set to song, where stories of lives lived and tales ghosts tell when given a microphone and a moment are shared for all to hear.   The Beacon Record & CD Fest Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 9am - 5pm Location: VFW - 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Beacon Record & CD Fest returns to the VFW! 20+ great vendors from the Tri-State area and beyond - 30 tables with vinyl LP's, 45's, CD's, DVD's, cassettes, concert posters, music magazines and books! Vendors bringing the best of psych, punk, hardcore, metal, power pop, prog, garage, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, world, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, hot rod, surf, lounge, electronic, industrial, goth and new wave!!! Records from the 50's to the present! AND...a DJ spinning the best of 60's & 70's soul, mod, punk, power pop, rock 'n' roll, garage, weird, ambient stuff! Information >   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Nothing like spending some time at Two Way's patio! Good vibes, good food, and really good drinks! Plus, live music! What's better than that?! Catch Don Lowe tonight from 8pm - 10pm - He plays a wide-range of Americana covers that span the decades, along with his own originals. Or you can catch Dan Strauss tomorrow night from 8pm - 10pm - a favorite NYC and Hudson Valley singer-songwriter with an intimate vocal style. OR catch both! PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 Everybody wants some! Beef bao bun from Eat Church! You don't wanna miss out! Fresh goods made with high quality fresh ingredients always. You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Another reason we love this time of year so much! Flower Power (lavender + rose vanilla) SHAKEN espressos are back at BBC for the spring!! And it pairs perfectly with their *NEW* house espresso Hologram! BBC partners with a roaster focused on sustainability, within their company and as a collaborative effort with their partners. How exciting! Get your hands on one of these! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY We loveeeee patio season at MOD! Fresh food, local ingredients, and good vibes! Their latest menu offers a full-service bar with 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! SO GOOD! PS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Roosevelt Bar is open including the back patio! Enjoy a fresh & delicious drink! Located Inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Warmer weather means refreshing drinks at Baja! Pictured are their three featured drinks: the Green Monster, the Sangria Azul, and a blueberry/raspberry margarita! Don't forget about the delish food! Stop in and enjoy the great vibes especially now that the garage doors are open! Eat good food, drink good drinks. PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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 most delicious plant-based lunch! A drool-worthy Falafel Burger from Ziatun! Handmade falafel on a vegan brioche bun loaded up with hummus, tahini, pickles, turnips, lettuce, and tomato + served with a side of their (almost famous) za’atar fries with spicy tahini goodness. Ziatün is proud to serve homemade planet-based, nutrient-rich dishes with colorful and fresh ingredients every day! Open all weekend for lunch and dinner! Stop in! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Beacon's online-boutique, Witch Hazel carries Riddle's roll-on oils with super-unique scents. And, they are also vegan, cruelty-free and hypoallergenic. The oil has a concentrated formula (without carrier oils, water or alcohol) meaning a little goes a long way! Choose your favorite scent from… Original: A clean, subtle scent with simple ingredients of amber and musk; ideal for people who don’t normally wear perfume, Original is a slow-release fragrance that gradually intensifies with body heat Santal: A spicy, woodsy fragrance with notes of cardamom, amber, sandalwood, orchid and cassis Muse: A sweetly floral fragrance highlighting coconut, peony, magnolia, bergamot, sandalwood and amber Voyeur: A warm, soft scent blending vanilla, sandalwood and amber notes All of the choices are correct choices. Shop online now for yours! Everyone will be asking why you smell so good! Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon April 30th is national independent book store day & we're happily celebrating Binnacle Books! Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. So much to regard and to remark upon, so many ways to be enthralled! 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. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is proud to partner with Beacon Prison Rides and Beacon Prison Action on the Beacon Prison Books Project. Read more about it here > Shop online > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Chair season is here. Stacking up on fresh chairs is key to plopping down in any park to read a book or watch little kids sports. Fresh neon pool noodles are crucial as well. 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 Have you snagged your best new eyewear for the season yet?! You know you wanna... especially when it's from Luxe! World-renowned eyewear selections curated for your ultimate eyewear experience.  Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appointments required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Adult HipHop JUST started this Thursday 4/28 at 7:30pm and will be happening for 6 weeks! All experiences and abilities welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have always wanted to try something new- this is the class for you! Pre-Register on their website or drop-in the day of. Cost is $20 per class or $100 for the full 6 weeks. See you there! Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Final Beacon Youth Football Registration Day: Friday, April 29, 2022 Time: 6pm Location: VR Way Football Field, Memorial Park Friday night is another night of Open Registration and practice for Beacon Youth Football. Bring cleats or sneakers for practice and we are taking cash or check for registration. Payments can be made out to “Beacon Youth Football” and we will also be having t-shirt order forms as well so you can grab yourself some sweet merch. Information > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Looking for Instagram services? We can help with that too! Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farmstand  Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Earth Day All Weekend...Retail Therapy Guide 4/22/2022

It's Earth Day! And such a big weekend in Beacon to celebrate. See below for a list of things to do, with a few Save The Dates in-between for mid-week opportunities. After a long wait, Main Street is getting paved. From the west end of Main Street at 9D, all the way to Herbert Street. It will be smelly. It will be gritty. It will not be at all like fresh flowers in the middle of this spring bloom on Earth Day. But doing it now is so worth it. And with a short-ish milling and paving cycle! Read all about how parking and street closures will work here. Before you do anything else, make sure you subscribe to two climate related resources that are very easy to follow, act on and get excited about: Green Beacon Coalition's Instagram: A community group/coalition of residents and organizations who are fostering sustainability, conservation, and environmental initiatives in our beloved City of Beacon. Green Beacon's Instagram account often posts great events, and in their IG Stories, shares very deep climate news. Follow Them Here > Climate Smart Beacon's Newsletter: This is a must-read newsletter that comes out every so often, and is loaded with information that the Climate Smart Beacon Team has been working on for Beacon. You may not realize it, but the City has some eagle-eyes on Beacon's efforts to participate as a responsible climate city. Sign Up Here >                                       The First Annual Chicken Run 5k Fun-Run Day: April 23, 2022 Time: Registration/check in: 7:30am - 9:00am Run commencing at 9:30am 11:00am Live reading Location: Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill Chickens with Attitude is hosting the first annual Chicken Run to fund the publication of the children's book "Jolene the Disability Awareness Chicken".   Our premier sponsor is Your CBD Store, Wappingers. Other sponsors include the Hudson Valley Renegades, Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, IHeart Radio and more! 20% of net proceeds will be donated to The Foundation for Beacon Schools. A live reading of "Jolene, the Disability Awareness Chicken" given by voiceover artist Laura Basili. Music! Live Chickens! Awards! Prizes for best costume! Information > See more upcoming races and keep an eye on this page as it continues to be updated when we find out more information! >            THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin City Of Beacon Earth Day Community Cleanup Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022 Time: 9am - 12pm Location: Several Locations. You pick! Put your own clean-up clothes on, which would include boots that can get dirty, long pants and sleeves. Trash bags might be provided, but BYOTB (Bring Your Own Trash Bag) just in case. Teller Woods + Madam Brett Homestead: meet at Madam Brett House Rocky Glen/Future Fishkill Creek Greenway Trail: meet at 18 Front St. (Lofts at Beacon) Fishkill Creek future trail: meet at Roundhouse Park, Main and Herbert St. Rt. 9d from I-84 to City Hall: meet at golf course parking lot J.V. Forrestal Elementary School woods: meet in the school parking lot Sargent School: meet at school playground Information > Clothing + Gear Purge From Wee Play Community Project Day: Tuesdays & Fridays 9am-12pm Wednesdays & Saturdays 1pm-4pm Location: Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott The Purge has started. This is one of the biggest fundraising efforts for the Wee Play Community Project, and the biggest opportunity for you to donate used clothes or gear (maternity clothing as well), and to buy the same for low prices. The Wee Play Project is currently accepting donations. Please have it clean, washed, and bagged. Information > Sustainability and Green Energy Fair Day: Sunday Time: 12pm-6pm Location: Industrial Arts Brewing & Hudson Valley Brewery, with Electric Shuttle In Between As reported by City Councilmember George Mansfield during his Report section of this week's City Council Meeting, Hudson Valley Brewery, Sustainable Hudson Valley, Industrial Arts Brewery, and Hudson Valley Green Drinks are joining forces this Earth Day weekend for a celebration of sustainability and green energy. Both Industrial Arts and Hudson Valley Brewery will be hosting regional vendors in solar and geothermal energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, green real estate, community composting and recycling. You can hit both breweries with a free electric vehicle shuttle between locations sponsored by Healey Brothers. You can also test drive an electric bike from Pedego Bikes from both breweries! A portion of sales during the event will go to benefit Sustainable Hudson Valley. Plus there will be lots of up-cycled giveaways for your outdoor projects! PS: Eat at the food truck Eat Church while at Industrial Arts! Information >   Green Ossining’s 10th Annual Earth Day Festival Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022 Time: 10am - 5pm Location: Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park ”While our Festival is ‘Rain or Shine,’ should a COVID-related issues require postponement, please Save-The-Date for Saturday, June 4th. We will communicate any postponement plan by Saturday, April 9th.” Information >   Public Narcan and Stop The Bleed Training: Presented on behalf of the VFW Pvt Wm. Wilson Post 666 By The Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Day: April 23, 2022 Time: 1:30pm Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Please RSVP by April 20th to dcortes@beaconvac.org. Free Narcan will be handed to the first 50 persons who sign up and complete the class. The class is 40 mins and certificates will be handed to those who complete the Stop the Bleed Training. A training inspired by mass shootings in schools, churches, community events and bombings. Training is targeted to the general public on how to get involved while maintaining safety and saving lives. Skills could also be used in everyday accidents. Age group: mature. “This is such a good class! The Stop the Bleed is one I have taken before.” - Katie, Owner ALBB Hudson Valley Mac and Cheese Festival Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022 & Sunday, April 24, 2022 Time: 11:00am-5:00 pm Location:  Brotherhood Winery, 100 Brotherhood Plaza Dr., Washingtonville, NY 10992 Get ready for the 6th year of slingin' the BEST mac and cheese the Hudson Valley has to offer! Picture it: the amazing views at the famous Brotherhood Winery as the back drop to the largest selection of mac and cheese vendors in the Hudson Valley! Come spend the weekend with great chefs from leading restaurants and food trucks and their BEST mac and cheese creations presented in more than a dozen ways! Fine foods... savory foods... delectable foods surrounded by the wonderful shopping experience of the wine village; bringing you award winning wine since 1839 and counting!! More Information >   Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Culture in Beacon Exhibition Days: April 23, 28, 30, 2022 Times: Thursdays 10-12pm and Saturdays 12-4pm and by appointment Location: 61 Leonard Street, Beacon, NY Free. Accessible. Masks required. Some artifacts have been contributed by local Beaconites, including the photographer and building owner, Frank Ritter. Information >   History of the Picture Postcard through the Lens of Beacon - Lecture and Guest Panelists Day: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Location: 51 Leonard Street (St. Joachim's School Hall) Free. Accessible. Masks required. Information > Blood Drive Day: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time: 11:30am - 4:30am Location: Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center St., Beacon, NY Information >   Towne Crier to host a Concert for Ukraine Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Time: 7pm Location: Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon, NY Music and guest speakers! Proceeds will go to support military hospitals and civilians in Ukraine as well as displaced children. Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) Information >    Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Catch some funk, soul, R&B and some rock with live looping from Andrew Jordan tonight at 7:30 pm. Join Two Way for live music every weekend! Good beers, good people, a real good time!  PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 The Dumpling Pop Up from Eat Church keeps popping up because they're too delicious and they keep selling out! In case you haven't heard, Eat Church Pop ups go quick! They're fresh & they're delicious. Follow them on IG so you never miss out on special deliciousness again! You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Since 2014, BBC has been proudly serving the wonderful community of Beacon, N.Y., freshly baked bread and home-cooked meals from scratch. They continue to offer a variety of bread loaves and pastries made daily! Their cafe includes quick-order seating and an espresso bar. Adjacent to the cafe, their full-service restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, coffees, and libations all day! The place to be this weekend! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! 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! SO GOOD! PS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fresh panna cotta from Ciao Chow looks dreamy! Located Inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Warmer weather means refreshing drinks at Baja! Plus, Tacos for breakfast. Tacos for lunch. Tacos for dinner. When they're from Baja, we want the tacos allll the time. stop in and enjoy the great vibes especially now that the garage doors are open! Eat good food, drink good drinks. PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. Tasting a fresh batch of falafel while wrapped up in an authentic Palestinian keffiyeh is the best way to start the weekend! So many delicious traditional Middle Eastern mezzes and KEFFIYEHS available at Ziatun! Stop in this weekend! And if you do, you must get the Za'atar fries > We talk about them all the time because they truly are dreamy! If you haven't tried them yet, we swear you're missing out! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Jazz up your home for the Spring/Summer with these terrarium eggs from Witch Hazel! Made in France, feature preserved flowers inside glass... basically like the Flower Person's version of a ship in a bottle! Each one is handmade and therefore slightly unique, and the preserved flowers can last for years without maintenance. A win-win! You can also check out this antique flower print if that's more your thing - the print goes back as far as 1836, and they're from London and Zurich.  Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon John Ashton, “Dracula” from Binnacle Books. A very strange and mysterious book, not for the faint of heart. Curious? GO on  and get it. From a very accurate review seemingly written in the style of the book itself: “This book is a brut. It is brutal to read and brutal on the mind. It reads like a medieval transcript of some divine transference or something. It feels both holy and demonic at the same time. It breathes its own life into you while you are reading it. It has no limits in the scope of its awareness. It is difficult to read. This book is a brut to read and a brut on the soul. This book is difficult to read and difficult on the soul. Read this book and be reborn in the light.” Stop in, pick up your next read, and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon The season for fleas and ticks have started. Brett's - as usual - has you! Frontline for dogs and cats. And if you need Poo-Pourri, they have that too. 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  Check out this power couple who just scored fabulous eyewear from luxe! Talk about Power Couple Goals! Ralph & Karen are showing off their BRAND NEW eyewear and we would too if they looked this good! Ralph is wearing a Masunaga Frame & Karen is wearing a Theo Frame tailored perfectly to them! ⁠ Is your eyewear loose or sliding? Stop in for an adjustment! Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appts required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Tumbling (Acrobatics) is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. Students will study and train in all forms of tumbling, and will work on flexibility, endurance, and strength. Students work on the basic skills such as forward rolls and cartwheels and progress to highly skilled acro. tricks such as back handsprings and tucks, according to each individual’s strength and ability. Sign up today! Check out all of Yanarella's different classes to find the one that best suits you or your child! Options for everyone. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Looking for Instagram services? We can help with that too! Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farmstand  Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Blink, And Beacon Is In Bloom! ... Retail Therapy Guide 4/15/2022

Blink, and Beacon is in bloom! The time to enjoy Main Street in bloom starts now, with the first set of trees blooming now, and other kinds of trees growing heavy with buds, to bloom soon. ALBB took a walk down Main street for you to check on the blossoms on some of our favorite Main Street trees. Blink again, and you might miss the several million dollar reallocating of federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) funds Dutchess County wanted to use to renovate Dutchess Stadium, and instead pledged to invest in housing during this housing crisis after national and local push-back. Dutchess County also announced that $3.1 million would be invested in an Emergency Housing facility with wrap-around services. Summer Camp Guide is up & constantly being updated! Plan early! If you run a Summer Camp and want to add more details and photos, consider upgrading to a sponsored listing so that we can show those lovely photos and gush about the themed weeks you have planned! Learn more here >   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Warmer weather means beers on the patio at Two Way! Patio in the day & live music at  night! Catch Brother Jax (Folk-soul music with heart) at Two Way Brewing tonight from 7:30pm-9:30pm. You can also catch Patrick Collins tomorrow night from 9:00pm-11:00pm - a guitar player and songwriter based in the Hudson Valley of New York. PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 The Dumpling Pop Up from Eat Church keeps popping up because they're too delicious and they keep selling out! In case you haven't heard, Eat Church Pop ups go quick! They're fresh & they're delicious. Follow them on IG so you never miss out on special deliciousness again! You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Start your weekend off the best way! French toast made from BBC's brioche bread slathered with butter + warm, house-made syrup! Brunch is served all day! No reservations are necessary! Check out their website for all the details and specials- like the DISCO lemonade pictured here! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Want something real good for lunch of dinner? MOD Need a midday pick-me-up? MOD Want something to cheer you up MOD ALWAYS MOD Drop by Meyers Olde Dutch this weeken for some burgers, fries, beers and smiles!!! The patio is definitely open and they bring the food, beer and fun to you! Pick up is also available. PPS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Why make dinner when you can grab some of the best Nicaraguan Food from El Nica located  Inside the HV Food Hall?! Exactly.... Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Tacos for breakfast. Tacos for lunch. Tacos for dinner. When they're this good, we want it all the time! Baja prides themselves on using only the freshest ingredients available for their cocktails and cuisine! Baja also has great vibes & we've already seen the garage doors open! Eat good food, drink good drinks, and sit outside by the garage doors! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. KOFTA! Ground beef and lamb, with onions, parsley, Ziatun's seven-spice blend, and grilled on skewers to make it a wonderful dinner option or lunch option to enjoy!  PS you must start your weekend with Ziatun's Arabic coffee lightly sweetened with cardamom! >  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Stop it...you're making us blush! Or maybe it's just this Lily Lolo pressed mineral blush from Witch Hazel!!!  This is a beaut of a formula: highly pigmented, perfect for layering to build color intensity. The cruelty-free formula is kind to skin, too. It’s fragrance-free, talc-free and non-comedogenic, with nurturing oils (jojoba, argan, sunflower…) to help the cheeks look fresh and revived. Lily Lolo blush: what's not to love?  Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Some selections for a recent incarcerated requester who is working on Wu-Tang Clan and Afrofuturism for his studies at Bard Prison Initiative. Help Binnacle Books keep up this work! Donate to the Beacon Prison Books Project! > - an organization that provides books to incarcerated persons throughout New York State, by request Follow Binnacle on Instagram for descriptions and summaries of a lot of great reads! Stay tuned for their next book club with Matcha Thomas. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Sports have started! In your yard, in your living room in one of Beacon's public parks, you might need cones or a new basketball found at Brett's Hardware. Several options to choose from as those with high energy look to connect with a ball. 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 Ohhhhh Luxe never disappoints! Sunnier days are coming and you'll want to check out the Spring collections to snag the perfect pair for you. Everyone needs a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses! Polarized lenses not only reduce glare but they make images appear sharper and clearer, increasing visual clarity and comfort!  Check out Luxe Optique's Instagram to see the best eyewear collections and how you can style them! PS: Appts required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY NEW! Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, poise and gracefulness, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Basic dance skills are also included in all baton twirling classes. Check out all of Yanarella's different classes to find the one that best suits you or your child! Options for everyone. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance agency and risk-management company based right here in Beacon! Says Katie of A Little Beacon Blog: "Honestly, I love them because they hold my hand. From Workmans Comp to Disabaility Insurance, I can call them, make an appointment, come to the office, and they walk me through what I need to do. As a business owner, I cannot imagine navigating insurance needs without them." They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. AND, with Spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to review and update your insurance policies. 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. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Our Research Team is constantly updating our 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farmstand  Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Second Saturday...Retail Therapy Guide 4/8/2022

We're constantly updating our Summer Camp Guide to make your summer planning easier! Better early than late... trust us! Some of them are already booking up! Use A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Day Camp Guide to mix and match for your family's schedule. To help, we created a Summer Camp Guide and a handy Downloadable Summer Camp List for you. Fill in the blanks for where you are going for camp and vacation. Print out the list to help you plan those weeks of summer for each child! If you run a Summer Camp and want to add more details and photos, consider upgrading to a sponsored listing so that we can show those lovely photos and gush about the themed weeks you have planned! Learn more here > Saturday is April 9th, which is the Second Saturday of the month! Readers and business owners alike have written in to us to ask if Second Saturday is still a thing in Beacon. With First Fridays starting up for shopping, Second Saturday for the arts is always here for galleries who want to be a little extra. The galleries would love to see you any Saturday. A Little Beacon Blog still has our online Second Saturday Guide that lists all of the galleries with addresses and descriptions of the galleries themselves. Art Galleries are welcome to sponsor this guide with a subscription to have their exhibits listed any weekend, or just one! The Ethan Cohen Gallery at the KuBe Art Center (aka The Old Beacon High School) has sponsored their event listing for this Second Saturday because they think this weekend is pretty special. Do take this opportunity to go inside of the KuBe Art Center to experience their exhibit! Details below. *** New Job Listing at Obercreek Farm! See details below.                              Aleksandr Razin's Solo Exhibition: Sawdust Bodies / The Zoo Day: Saturday, April 9, 2022 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: KuBe Art Center, 211 Fishkill Ave in Beacon, NY Ethan Cohen Gallery at the KuBe Art Center is pleased to present the opening of Aleksandr Razin's solo exhibition Sawdust Bodies / The Zoo. Information >   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Events Day: April 9, 2022 Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (no set appointment time) Location: 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY Access off of Route 44 to Burnett Boulevard. Registration and $10 Prepayment Required. Do not exit your vehicle, event staff will unload your household chemicals and electronics. Register here > Beacon Business Owner Meet-Up Day: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: The Vinyl Room, Beacon, NY Information >    Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Beer, food, music. What else do you need for a chill Friday night? Judith Tulloch tonight - A local favorite, performs beautiful shows with music described as world-pop-fusion with a jazzy edge. Joe Krzyzewksi tomorrow! Two Way is the place to be. Good drinks, good food, good people. PS Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 The Dumpling + Bun Pop Up from Eat Church was a huge hit and so they had another pop up! Pop ups go quick... all Eat Church goods go quick. They're fresh & they're delicious. Follow them on IG so you never miss out on special deliciousness again! You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing on Fishkill Avenue/Route 52! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Stop into BBC this weekend for a delicious cappuccino and an entire basket of croissants! Don't forget the SPRING TOAST! > - sourdough with house-pickled beets, sliced red onion over a creamy feta cheese spread topped with microgreens, + an extra virgin olive oil drizzle. BBC is open for brunch, coffees, pastries, + cocktails! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Let MOD pour you a drink, make you a delicious burger, twice cooked fries, and bake you some dessert! Stop in this weekend to fill your belly & soul! PS: The new Cocktail menu is ready! Decide which house-made cocktail you want, like the Flower Power with Beefeater Gin, Creme De Violette, Lychee Liqueur, and Lemon. PPS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Fried Noodles with Braised Pork from Ciao Chow?! Yes please! Tossed with broccoli, peppers, edamame and carrots. Don't resist...you know you want some. Inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Looking for a sign to get calamari from Baja?! This is it! Made with Tequila-Tomato Jam, Pickled Red Onion, Scallions & Lime. Aside from Baja's delicious southwest cuisine, they offer over 130 top shelf tequilas. They pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients available for their cocktails and cuisine! Baja also has great vibes & we can't wait to dine with the garage doors open! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. Some colorful, flavorful falafel rice bowl goodness from Ziatun! Ziatun is open all weekend with their most popular plant-based dishes! Including this one - made with seasoned basmati rice, cucumber + tomato salad, hummus, + baba ganoush glory! PS as the weather begins to warm up, enjoy a Halloumi Cheese Platter and their other delicious mezzes outside! >  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! Feeling like Spring with this Floral installation! Dried hydrangea, pampas grass, eucalyptus, celosia, wheat, nigella pods, palm spears, bunny tails, verticordia, and wallaby grass. At Witch Hazel, you’ll find flowers for local delivery around Beacon, New York, plus a selection of botanical-inspired beauty products, gifts and more. Need some Easter arrangements or gifts?! This is the place to get them from! Shop vintage, home goods, apparel, and beauty & wellness! Shop here > Order florals >  Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Judith Hooper, “Of Moths and Men: Intrigue, Tragedy, and the Peppered Moth” / Aimee Nezhukumatathil, “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments” / Marie Winn “Red-tails in Love: Pale Male’s Story—A True Wildlife Drama in Central Park” available at Binnacle Books! Follow Binnacle on Instagram for descriptions and summaries of a lot of great reads! Stay tuned for their next book club with Matcha Thomas. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You're getting ready for it...the Lawn Chair Sit. Up your game with with this long lounge chair with pop-up shade! Grab a book from Binnacle and relax in the fresh air. Take an allergy pill if you need to. 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 Grab those sunglasses! Sunnier days are coming! Everyone needs a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses! Polarized lenses not only reduce glare but they make images appear sharper and clearer, increasing visual clarity and comfort! Check out how beautiful Michelle looks in her New Leisure Society Sunglasses from Luxe! Stop in & check out their latest Spring Collection! Schedule the eye exam that you've been putting off! You won't regret it. Read more about the team here > PS: Appts required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Adult ballet classes are available at Yanarella! They have a comfortable space and vibe for all levels. Even if you haven't danced in a while. See their Schedule page for class times to get your body moving. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Request a quote from Antalek & Moore! It's easy & the staff is beyond helpful and great. Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance agency and risk-management company based right here in Beacon! Says Katie of A Little Beacon Blog: "Honestly, I love them because they hold my hand. From Workmans Comp to Disabaility Insurance, I can call them, make an appointment, come to the office, and they walk me through what I need to do. As a business owner, I cannot imagine navigating insurance needs without them." They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. AND, with Spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to review and update your insurance policies. 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. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Our Research Team is constantly updating our 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > and see some of our latest website designs here: Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Farm Stand Associate at Obercreek Farm Details > HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Open Late! ... Retail Therapy Guide 4/1/2022

It's April! Which means a lot more rain, a lot more flowers, a lot of ice cream, and a lot of Summer Camp planning for the kids! Because believe it or not, you must plan as early as now to make sure you get in where you want to get in! Luckily, there are a lot of different options and the good news is, you don't have to choose just one. Use A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Day Camp Guide to mix and match for your family's schedule. To help, we created a Summer Camp Guide and a handy organization print-out list for you. Print out the list to help you plan those weeks of summer for each child! If you run a Summer Camp and want to add more details and photos, consider upgrading to a sponsored listing so that we can show those lovely photos and gush about the themed weeks you have planned! Learn more here > Looking for sports teams to sign up for? A Little Beacon Blog has that guide too! The Kids Sports Guide. We are updating it as we speak for all of those hard-to-find registration links. Ramadan Mubarak! As the Crescent moon was spotted in Saudi Arabia today, Ramadan begins Saturday, April 2nd. It lasts the month, and those who recognize it will be fasting from sunrise to sundown until May 1st. You can learn more about it here, including what fasting means to Muslims, as well as how to great someone to wish them a blessed Ramadan. This illustration was first shared by Izdihar Dabashi, who is a writer for A Little Beacon Blog and is celebrating Ramadan. The illustration was shared by @arabic.pop.art and was created by @rafikillustration.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Beacon's First Friday SHOPPING Day: Friday, April 1 Time: "Late Night" in Beacon, maybe until 9sh pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Beacon's boutiques and shops are at it again! Thought you wanted to go to their late night shopping event, Hop And Shop, during the winter holidays? So did everyone else. The shops have banded together to stay open in the First Friday of every month. Rain or shine. Hot or cold. Shopping in Beacon on a Friday night is actually a sacred space - the weekend crowd has not arrived yet. The streets are peaceful yet relaxed as everyone is letting go from the week. Mark this in your calendar on Repeat, and take yourself on a stroll or roll down Main Street for evening shopping. Lit Lit Day: Friday, April 1 Time: 7pm- 9pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY The first Lit Lit at the Howland! Poet Kristen Holt-Browning (originally scheduled for March) will be joining as a featured reader and reading from her newly-published chapbook, The Only Animal Awake in the House. “All our advance reading slots are now full. But we will have a bunch of spots available for you to sign up to read when you arrive, if you get there early! Everyone can read their own writing of any genre for a maximum of five minutes, until we run out of time! The Howland requires proof of full vaccination the door, along with a photo ID. They will also have soft drinks, wine, beer and snacks on hand to buy. We know that it is April Fools' Day, so we intend to be as foolish as possible.” Book Club! Matcha Thomas & Binnacle Books Day: Friday, April 1, 2022 Hosted monthly at Matcha Thomas, they created space for connecting, expanding, & healing together through the power of books. First Spring session is Friday April 1st for an introductory pre-read discussion/meetup! Mark your calendar for future opportunities Information > Easter Egg Hunt Day: Saturday, April 2, 2022 (Rain Date: Sunday April 3, 2022) Time: 12pm - 3pm Location: Maurer Geering Park, 1 Geering Way, Fishkill, NY Fishkill Recreation in collaboration with the The Blodgett Memorial Library, Town of Fishkill Police Department, Town Hall and Village Hall is proud to announce our 2022 Easter Egg Hunt. This is a FREE event, however this event is full with a waiting list. Add yourself to the waiting list here! > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. It may still be a little chilly but you can never go wrong with a refreshing beer from Two Way! Our suggestion? The flight! Try a few and find your favorite(s) PS LIVE MUSIC tonight! 7:30 pm with Michael Leidig and tomorrow night at 9:00 pm with David Kraii. Don't forget about Trivia on Thursday's! PPS Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events?! Reach out and find out more! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 If you missed out on the Dumpling Pop Up from Eat Church, we are so sorry! But, this is your sign to follow them on IG so you can never miss out on special deliciousness again! You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. PS you DO NOT want to miss out on their specials! Trust us. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Happy Friday, and in the words of a passerby, “Spring has SPRUNG!” It's always warm & sunnday at Beacon Bread! Especially when you're enjoying this NY staple: BEC (SPK!) on a house-made brioche roll + a French toast latte (with their bakery-crafted syrup + extra shot of espresso). Stop in this weekend for all the goods! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can you really go into work on Monday & say you had a good weekend if you didn't stop at MOD for lunch??... Exactly! Stop in this weekend for fresh delicious burgers & twice cooked fries.  PS: Rumor has it, MOD is about to drop a new Cocktail menu... PPS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Shmuck's ice cream is open year round, rain or shine, with great indoor seating if it's cold or rainy! So yeah, no excuse to not get ice cream! Inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Aside from Baja's delicious southwest cuisine, they offer over 130 top shelf tequilas. They pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients available for their cocktails and cuisine! Baja also has great vibes & we can't wait to dine with the garage doors open! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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. If you didn't get a homemade chocolate chip tahini cookie from Ziatun to go with your lunch/dinner, did you even go to Ziatun??? Made with cardamom & pairs well with a pot of Arabic coffee pre or post dinner! Or as a substitute for lunch/dinner - no judging here! PS as the weather begins to warm up, enjoy a Halloumi Cheese Platter and their other delicious mezzes outside! >  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!     WITCH HAZEL Online Shop based in Beacon, NY! A local online shop based in Beacon, NY that offers clean beauty products, exclusively designed home good from NY artists, custom floral design, and vintage/antiques! Plus, small-group floral design classes (ie, for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, book club events, "I haven't seen you in 2 years" moments! Whenever possible, Witch Hazel sources what they sell from local growers, small-batch brands and other eco-conscious companies that, you know, respect the planet where we live. Shop here > Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The coolest collab ever! A new book club in partnership with Matcha Thomas, the endeavor “book club!” and meetings will be hosted monthly at Matcha Thomas just up the road at 179 Main St.! They're creating space for connecting, expanding, and healing together through the power of books. Each month’s book will be available to book club! members at a discount. First Spring session is Friday April 1st for an introductory pre-read discussion / meetup! (this is sold out already but this is your sign to be on alert for the next book club!) The selection of reads will center topics such as mindfulness, creativity, radical love, connection, and self and community care. But they intend for book club! to be collaborative, so they may expand beyond these areas as the group feels inclined. Tea and vegan + gluten-free treats will be provided by Matcha Thomas for club members to enjoy. Join them! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon And now for our moment of looking at these adorable stuffies, available now at Brett's Hardware. BUY EACH ONE! Omg. Brett's is always surprising us with their Kid Section throughout the store (Brett is a father of young kids!). When you need to buy some hardware, or paint, or a new toilet seat, you can also buy a panda or a pink...squid. 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 Walking out of Luxe with your new eyeglasses like.... Luxe Optique is so ready for Spring and already filling up the shop with Spring collections. Just when we think they can't get better... they do! Always do! Stop in & check out Their latest Spring Collection! Schedule the eye exam that you've been putting off! You won't regret it. Read more about the team here > PS: Appts required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! For over 60 years, Yanarella has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened their doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Head on over to Antalek & Moore's website to subscribe to their monthly newsletter! Never miss out on the latest company updates, industry news, and more. Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance agency and risk-management company based right here in Beacon! Says Katie of A Little Beacon Blog: "Honestly, I love them because they hold my hand. From Workmans Comp to Disabaility Insurance, I can call them, make an appointment, come to the office, and they walk me through what I need to do. As a business owner, I cannot imagine navigating insurance needs without them." They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. AND, with Spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to review and update your insurance policies. Contact their office and let one of their experienced agents assist you! 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. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Our Research Team is constantly updating our 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. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. It's Spring! You know what that means... it's time to update your website & give it a refresh! Just like you do your closet. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Find out more about Website Design services here > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Retail Therapy Guide 3/18/2022

Hey Hey, what a beautiful day! As you walked around Main Street, you may have asked yourself: "Are the parklets coming back?" Some restaurants asked themselves the same thing, as they prepare for spring. They inquired and got their answer: Beacon has no plans as of yet for parklets. ALBB reached out to some restaurants to get their feelings on that. Read all about it here.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Supplies For Ukraine Collected By Dutchess County Via Afya Days & Times: Friday, March 18th from 1pm-5-pm Saturday March 19th from 9am-1pm Location: Former JC Penney site (lower level) 2001 South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie Information >   SAVE THE DATE: Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions Day: Thursday, March 24, 2022 Time: 3:30-4:15pm (all grades) Location: Virtual To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire.   Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Did you know you can rent Two Way's game room for private events, birthdays, wedding celebrations, baby showers, retirements - anything worth celebrating with fantastic beer and friends?! YUP! It's true. Call & schedule now! But until then... Two Way will have live music on Fridays and Saturdays in March and Trivia every Thursday. Weekend plans? Check! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > 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 Have you checked out the coolest food truck yet?! "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.  " You can grab-n-go Eat Church goodies from Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring and at the Beacon Pantry in Beacon! OR, because it's the weekend and you deserve to treat yo'self, find Eat Church at Industrial Arts Brewing! Fridays from 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays from 12pm - 9pm. Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. It’s a happy weekend with all the beet-cured lox and cream cheesy goodness on BBC's Ultimate Bagel Sandwich!! Loaded with arugula, capers, tomato, red onion, + fresh dill on a house-made toasted bagel, this sandwich is definitely something to try next time you stop by! (hint hint* this weekend!) New Hours! OPEN: Sunday-Thursday until 7 pm (Closed on Wednesday) Friday + Saturday until 10 pm Happy Hour $7 ‘til 7 pm menu is available every day starting at 4 pm! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY New cocktail alert!!!! Welcome the Orange Mai Tai, thanks in part to Bartender Emily. Featuring such deliciousness as......Appleton Rum, Smith and Cross Over-Proofed Rum, Dry Curaçao, Orgeat, Lime, Orange, Housemade Soaked Raisins. PS: Rumor has it, MOD is about to drop a new Cocktail menu... PPS: Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Reach out to brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. 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! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Quien Quiere QUESILLOS from El Nica Spot!? Handmade Tortillas (Gluten Free), Cheese, Crema, & Pickled Red Onions. Stop in & give it a try if you haven't yet! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Aside from Baja's delicious southwest cuisine, they offer over 130 top shelf tequilas. They pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients available for their cocktails and cuisine! Baja also has great vibes & we can't wait to dine with the garage doors open! PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: 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 best mezzes platter around includes hummus, baba ghanoush, za’atar, and more... and you can find it all at Ziatun! But also, a meal isn't complete without a basket of Za’atar Fries > ! Stop in this weekend and enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with vegan options! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun 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.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. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Did you hear?! The birds are back! Early with the rising sun, which is getting earlier and earlier, more morning birds have joined the chorus of wake-up calls. Brett's has the cutest bird feeders to attract different feathers! But they also have the cutest bird baths EVER! We'd take all 3 and scatter them around our yard! 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 Looking to donate your old glasses?! Look no further! Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program. Luxe Optique accepts all new, used, prescription, nonprescription, eyeglasses, safety glasses, and sunglasses & donate them to the Local Lions Club! Stop in & drop off glasses anytime! Might as well make an appt for the same day to get your eyes checked and to get some new eyewear! Open Monday 10-5 & Tuesday-Saturday 10-6  Read more about the team here > PS: Appts required for exams. HOURS: Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! For over 60 years, Yanarella has been dedicated to providing an exceptional dance education to the Hudson Valley. Since the day they opened their doors, their philosophy has been that “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N”. Join teacher Samantha Cuello in Yanarella's new Mommy and Me class at 11:45am. Dance with Me is a caregiver/child class, introducing children to creative movement, enhancing the development of motor skills for children as they run, skip, leap, stretch, and dance to the music- all with mom or dad! Basic skills are developed as students interact in new environments and learn to listen, follow and express. Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is a full-service insurance agency and risk-management company based right here in Beacon! They offer commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. AND, with Spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to review and update your insurance policies. Contact their office and let one of their experienced agents assist you! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Meet Teslie Andrade of Tin Shingle, A Little Beacon Blog and Katie James, Inc.! Teslie is behind the scenes curing Instagrams, and can curate yours as well. You need an Instagram if you want visibility, and Teslie can help via Private Services via Tin Shingle. Learn 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. Find out more about Website Design services here > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  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 MUSIC Miss Vickies Music REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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