Pop-Ups With Handmade Goodies and Sweet Treats Coming To Beacon

We have a few exciting pop-up shops in Beacon coming soon...

For Goodness Bake!

The popular bake sale, For Goodness Bake, is back for its fourth year next Saturday (September 24th) at the Catalyst Gallery (137 Main Street).  This bake will be raising funds for The Beacon Community Kitchen (formerly Beacon Soup Kitchen), which provides lunches, love, and warmth to those in need in the Beacon community. Says Tara Tornello one of the organizers: "The Beacon Community Kitchen volunteers are skilled at turning a few dozen pounds of veggies into a delicious, fulfilling meal. It's pretty cool to see what they can whip up with just a few basic ingredients like farm-fresh tomatoes and eggplant. Our goal is simple: raise funds for the Kitchen to purchase more of these wholesome ingredients as well as new utensils and appliances that will help make food preparation a breeze. Every dollar raised will go directly toward these needs."

The Beacon Community Kitchen transforms .
Photo Credit: Tara Tornello

Over the past four years, For Goodness Bake has raised $8,000 cumulatively for charities such as Green Teens (nearly $3K), Kids R Kids (nearly $3K) and Baby Felix ($1.5K), who was the beneficiary the first year this bake sale was produced. This year, funds will go toward purchasing new appliances (possibly a stove) and groceries for meal preparation at the Beacon Community Kitchen. The bake sale will feature some of the Hudson Valley’s most celebrated amateur and professional bakers and confectioners.

Hudson Valley bakers wait all year for this fundraiser. Tessa Dean calls it her "Christmas" as she prepares cupcakes that will appear on Instagram with the hashtag #beacondessertmafia - before they head for your mouth.

Take a look at this lineup!

• Savory tarts from Little House Bakeshop
• Salted caramel pretzel brownies from Nerds with Knives
• German apple cake from Gina DeMaria Gratz
• Lemon yogurt pound cake from Virginia Piazza
• Cookie dough peanut butter cups from Susannah Pugsley
• Coconut macaroons from Patricia DeGroodt
• Semolina cake from Lena Jamal of Beacon Bread Company
• Assorted vegan cookies and cupcakes from Nora Holt
• Pumpkin pie cheesecake bars from Mike DeCiutiis
• Zucchini bread from Margaux Lange
• Brown butter rice krispie treats from our own Kristen Pratt
• and SO much more!

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Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market

Get an early jump start picking up some unique holiday gifts on Saturday, October 8th. The Howland Cultural Center will be hosting the Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market. The market will feature 13 artisans of handmade goods from the mid-Hudson Valley area.  The market is free and open to the public. Doors will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. And so begins the holiday season!

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Kitchen Cuts: A Pop-Up Hair Cut Day at A Little Beacon Space with Your Presence Salon

Join A Little Beacon Blog and Your Presence Salon during the Children's Hocus Pocus Halloween Parade down Main Street for our second Kitchen Cuts, a Pop-Up Kids Hair Cut day with face painting! Hair cuts are $16 the day of at the door, or book ahead online for $12. Face painting is $1 and will have a collection can, with face painting proceeds going to Beacon elementary schools. We collected $36 last time, and we're adding to that to make one donation, hopefully for teachers' art supplies. Book your hair cut online here, or come by the day of! If the kids are still up for it, they will be the ones doing the face paint - and they are really good!

This Weekend in Beacon: Your Guide To Events, Shopping, Restaurants and Beauty 9/16/16

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Every Friday, we send newsletter subscribers this digest of what is happening in and around Beacon this weekend. It's a great list to have in your pocket as you're trying to quickly recall what is happening this weekend without having to look in a bunch of places! Be sure you are signed up to the newsletter to receive it.

Your Weekend Guide to events, shopping, restaurants and beauty.

Hello! This weekend is loaded with options! Here is your easy access to planning. These are weekend dates pulled from some of A Little Beacon Blog's 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car & RV insurance. Welcome two new Beacon businesses to A Little Beacon Blog's "Stand Out" Program in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides! Luxe Optique and Mountain Tops Outfitters. We look forward to bringing you weekly photos and mentions of things to do and find in these stores! A Little Beacon Blog is sponsor-supported, so we thank every single business who advertises with us to help them get the word out! Red Pepper Dance Night Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Red Pepper Bistro, 1458 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Beacon Independent Film Festival   Days: September 16-18, 2016 Location: University Settlement Camp, Wolcott Avenue (aka 9D), Beacon, NY See below for more details! Information > Hudson River Craft Beer Festival Day: September 17, 2016 Time: 1:00-5:00 pm Location: Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY Information >   Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!           Writing for the Non-Fiction Market with Ronald Brown Day: Sunday, September 18, 2016 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm  Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma) Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Time: 1:00-2:30 pm Location: Waddle n' Swaddle, 484 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Fall is coming, which means getting cozy with a Get Frosted Cupcakery cookie dough cupcake. You can shut the The Vault down ... not just by dancing the night away, but by reserving it for your wedding reception. See The Vault's new listing in Wedding Wire. Barb's Butchery will be catering the Beacon Independent Film Festival all weekend! Burgers, hot dogs, fruit platters, hummus and veggies. The festival will be at the University Settlement Camp, so get your tickets here or in person. BAJA 328 is coming up on its one-year anniversary, and will be celebrating it for an entire week in late October - tequila style! Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep the Guide open on your phone because we list all websites and phone numbers, making it easy for you to tap-to-call!                   Boots weather is here! Mountain Tops has Dansko in the shop. These babies look like they'd wear like a Dansko clog, but are an ankle boot, for those who need a little more flair to their comfort. Plus, did you know Mountain Tops is on Instagram? Glasses wearers are rejoicing upon the opening of Luxe Optique, the new glasses store on Main Street. Not only can you get an eye exam for glasses or contacts, you can udpate one of the most prominent accessories on your face ... As we 'grammed about earlier today, this versatile hoodie at Style Storehouse is a fall morning requirement. The hood can go up or stay slouchy around your neck. When you're shopping on Main Street, go allllll the way around the bend in the road past Utensil, and you'll find Style Storehouse. 2017 has arrived at The Pfotoshop, soon to be known as East End! Planners from Rifle Paper Co. are back in stock, and we're picking up ours for the year ahead. All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!           Tweet all about it ... Happening now from River Therapeutic Massage: Purchase a series of six sessions in September and receive a coupon for a FREE enhancement ($25 value) and a coupon for a FREE 30-minute session ($50 value) which you can use for yourself or for gifting. Book now. From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many  ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.            We know what you're thinking. ... "I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in one of our Guides, like Shopping, Restaurant or Beauty.  Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program. We'll include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter. THINK ABOUT IT OVER THE WEEKEND... Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses who will be great fits with your life, and we have written about each of them. ART                                              BEACONARTS and BEACON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL It's finally here! The Beacon Independent Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off tonight at 7pm (going until 9) at the University Settlement Camp for a weekend of terrific short and medium-length films, events, awesome food and all-around fun! A gala follows at Dogwood tonight at 9:30. Screenings run all weekend at the Settlement Camp. Kids activities are included, so you know it's family-friendly. Get your tickets here! BUSINESS TO BUSINESS                Antalek & Moore The people at Antalek & Moore make getting car insurance easy. If you're getting a car for the first time, or switching car insurance to get a better rate and better coverage, they can take care of you completely. Even the picture inspection! Call them to get started: 845-245-6292. Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, while giving you the strength and motivation to go big with it. Get training videos (aka TuneUps), and the weekly email to learn promotional strategies you had never thought of before.                         InHouse Design Media From the makers of A Little Beacon Blog, our media extension, InHouse Design Media, can do for your business what we do for ours, including social media photos, guidance, newsletter design, and more. How can we help you? FUN & FITNESS                     All Sport Health & Fitness Looking for good comedy? All Sport has been hosting Comedy Night, and their latest show is Saturday, September 17. An all-star lineup is set to make your night. Tickets do sell out. Get more details on this night here. CARS              Poughkeepsie Nissan Poughkeepsie Nissan made a big congratulations to Paula and Paul on their new Nissan Juke! Only at Poughkeepsie Nissan, home of the lifetime powertrain warranty. EVENT SPACE A Little Beacon Space Looking for a space to host your own pop-up shop? A Little Beacon Space is available to rent! Host your own pop-up shop (or workshop, event, photo shoot ...) Be sure to check out our latest additions to The Things To Do In Beacon Guides on Sundays to see what events have been added for the upcoming weeks and months so you can plan ahead! We sleuth around and add activities, eateries and shops all week! If you know of something that's going on around town, send it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com or tag us in your flyer on Instagram (@alittlebeacon). NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Was this email forwarded to you by a friend or family member?   Sign up now to receive these emails right to your inbox and be one of the first to find out what is going on this weekend - in Beacon and beyond! Until next week!

Kitchen Cuts: Pop-Up Kids Hair Cuts at A Little Beacon Space with Your Presence Salon

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Inspired by my neighbor, Audrina, who is a hair stylist at Your Presence Salon and cut my kid's hair in my kitchen last year, we bring you the first pop-up experience from A Little Beacon Space:

Kitchen Cuts: Kids Hair Cuts

We will be at the space ready to cut kids hair on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 10am-4pm. As you're out on your morning or afternoon walk down Main Street to do your Sunday activities like going to Beacon Flea or the Market, stop by A Little Beacon Space at 291 Main Street if you haven't gotten your kids hair cuts yet. We will also be out doing $1 face painting with collection cans going towards Beacon Elementary Schools. The face painting will be done by my 6yo, so set your expectations :)

Not sure about you, but I don't quite get into "back to school" mode until after school starts and it all becomes real. That includes hair cuts. Take a sneak peek at Audrina's styles in her Instagram feed. She's an amazing braider and colorist.

Pre-booking is available, and you get an early-bird discount! Kids cuts are $12 if you book here online, or $16 for Walk-Ins. To reserve a specific time, email editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com with desired time. The girls at Your Presence Salon look forward to meeting you. They are normally located at 1820 Hackensack Road, Route 376 South in Poughkeepsie.

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To get the early-bird discount and pay ahead of time, just put this hair cut in your cart and check out! Walk-ins are welcome and the price the day of is $16, so pre-booking is not required. There is a $1 discount on siblings.

If you are interested in hosting a vendor table at this pop-up event, we are considering other businesses who would make a great fit. Please see here for vendor details.

The Happening This Weekend Email Is Out! For 9/2/16

Hello! The holiday weekend is here and if you're staying local, we have a couple of events and classes to enjoy! For your scheduling pleasure, here is a quick summary of places and goings on you may want to participate in over the weekend. These are weekend dates pulled from some of our 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week.

Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car & RV insurance. Primary Colors: Form, Creative Spirit, Consciousness Opening Reception: September 3, 2016 Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > The Howland Wolves featuring Rafael Figueroa's Latin Rhythms Day: Saturday, September 3, 2016 Time: 8:00 pm Location: The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up! Sharpie Marker Seashells Workshop with Sue Todd Day: Saturday, September 3, 2016 Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Many Updates Have Been Made From karate to clay classes, several new classes are available to pick from this fall. We are adding more as they are posted, but use the Kids Classes Guide to help you plan your after school activities. Beacon's After School Program goes until 6pm every day and runs each day that school is in session. All Sport has a few spots left in their program, should you want to coordinate with your own workout or kids swimming lessons at the gym. Information > What'll it be this week from Get Frosted Cupcakery? The Cookies 'n Cream looked perfect, but word on the street is that the Lemon Raspberry is flying out of the case as soon as it goes in. Do you want to book your office party, corporate event, or wedding reception at The Vault and enjoy their amazing menu with local purveyors, and beautiful location? You can. Just call them to book it at (845) 202-7735. PS: The Vault will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Did you know what when you have a burger at Dogwood, The Vault, or Poppy's, you are having a special blend of meat from Barb's Butchery? Barb's is a local favorite, and even serves her own famous burger at lunch at 69 Spring Street. A Tequila drinker's paradise, BAJA 328 pours over 100 tequilas, the largest selection in the area. Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone because phone numbers and websites are listed for so that you can easily tap-to-call! A family in Beacon got one of these Tree Pods and hung it in their back yard for lounging, and the photo of them in it went viral. You can get yours at Mountain Tops, the outfitter store on the west end of Main Street. Tree not required. Hang from your porch. Maybe you saw these two outside of Style Storehouse sellng lemonade for a cause - to fight Alzheihmer's "for Gigi." When you're walking all the way down Main Street, go all the way around the bend for more boutiques, and you may see them again. There' a new partner in town at The Pfotoshop! Jackie's sister. And they just went shopping in NYC to fill the store. Look for cheeky cards, stunning jewelry, men's stuff (tools?), kids stuff, and even doggie gifts. All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping! Book 90 minutes of YES with River Therapeutic Massage and enjoy therapeutic massage techniques like Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, acupressure, heat and/or aromatherapy. You pick, depending on your goals for the session. Book now. From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide. We Know What You're Thinking..."I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in a Guide, like Shopping, Restaurant or Beauty. Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program. We include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter. THINK ABOUT IT OVER THE WEEKEND... Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses who will make great fits with your lives, and have written about each of them. ART Go behind the scenes of Jeffrey Terreson's gallery TERRESON: BEACON to see his works in progress. Then experience them on the wall, located at 475 Main Street, across from Reservoir and Wood. BEACONARTS BeaconArts is in full swing promoting their partner, The Beacon Independent Film Festival (BIFF), which showcases creative films in a unique venue, nestled among the trees at the foot of Mount Beacon, NY. Join them for a weekend of terrific films, events, awesome food and all-around fun! This year’s festival is from September 16 – 18 at the University Settlement Camp theatre. Tickets are on sale now! NOTE: Beacon Open Studios is looking for a new Director. Please see here for more information about Open Studios. BUSINESS TO BUSINESS Antalek & Moore A home is still a home, whether you rent or buy. It’s where you house your family, your valuables, and where you rest your head at night. When accident or disaster happens concerning your New York home or apartment, you can be faced with some major financial challenges. Antalek & Moore assesses your needs for a renters insurance policy with the same level of care they take when looking at a homeowners policy. Call them to get started 845-245-6292. Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, and gives you the strength and motivation to go big with it. Get training videos (aka TuneUps), and their weekly email to learn promotional strategies you had never thought of before. InHouse Design Media Need help with your Squarespace website? Can't quite get it to look right? Not sure how to organize it? We can help make it look great - and make it easier for people to buy from you. FUN & FITNESS All Sport Health & Fitness Join All Sport's MyZone Challenge, a club-wide, 8 week challenge starting September 12, 2016. Track your activity in and outside of the club using the MyZone belt. You'll love it! CARS Poughkeepsie Nissan Poughkeepsie Nissan hosted another line dancing night for a cause yesterday to help the Anderson Center for Autism. Their last dance night that benefited Grace Smith House had over 180 people and brought in several generous donations. Their BIG Lot of new and pre-owned cars is quite close to Beacon, about 15 from Beacon once you drive up 9D or Route 9. No bridge or toll required! EVENT SPACE A Little Beacon Space Calling all Pop-Up Shops! A Little Beacon Space is available for rent to host your pop-up shop. A Little Beacon Space also curates pop-up shops and is accepting vendors now for our first one: "Post Back To School Shopping and Kitchen Cuts" on Sunday, September 11, 2016. If you are interested in setting up shop in this Back to School Pop-Up Shop, please contact us. Be sure to check out our latest additions to The Things To Do In Beacon Guides on Sundays to see what events and have been added for the upcoming weeks and months so you can plan ahead! We sleuth around and add activities, eateries and shops all week! If you know of something, send it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com or tag us in your flyer in Instagram @alittlebeacon NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Was this email forwarded to you by a friend or family member? Sign up now to receive these emails right to your inbox and be one of the firsts to find out what is going on in Beacon and beyond this weekend! Until next week!

Latest Additions to the Things To Do In Beacon Guides 8/28/16

5K Marathons

CAPE 5K Color Blaze happens on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. There will be color packets.

Mutts on the Mountain 5K and Fun Run added to the 5K Marathon Guide.

I Run Beacon 5K Race is on September 25th and is dedicated to the Make a Difference Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior.

Get all of the details >

Kids Classes

Toddler and Big Kid Karate Classes from Beacon Karate for Fall added to Kids Classes Guide

Mommy and Me classes as well as Toddler and Teen classes updated for Yanarella School of Dance.

Get all of the details >

Adult Classes

Kickboxing for ages 13years and up from Beacon Karate added to Adult Classes.

A new business workshop from Kate Rabe focusing on growing profits in September added to Adult Classes.

Get all of the details >

Upcoming Events

The Friends of the Howland Public Library Fundraiser is happening September 10th from 1-5pm.

Spirit of Beacon Day is just around the corner, on September 25, 2016!

The City of Beacon is holding a Public Workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and invites all who live and work in Beacon to attend.

Get all of the details >

The Happening This Weekend In Beacon Email Is Out! (8/28/16)

Hello! For your scheduling pleasure, here is a quick summary of places and goings on you may want to participate in over the weekend. These are weekend dates pulled from some of our 10 Things To Do In Beacon Guides, so be sure to check them during the week. P.S.: We made it onto the air! Radio Woodstock was broadcasting live from Beacon on their nine-city Radio Tour, devoting their day to being "Radio Beacon." So many groups got to go on the air and talk about their projects and upcoming events. A Little Beacon Blog's publisher Katie talked to MK about the rich Things To Do In Beacon Guides, our upcoming original article series like  "Postcards from Beacon," and our new stickers. Stickers! If you are a business with a storefront, you are most likely featured in one of these Guides. Stop by our new office to pick up an "As Featured In!" sticker! It's better than any Yelp sticker.

Sponsored by Antalek and Moore for car & RV insurance. Elks Lounge Dance Night Day: Saturday, August 27, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Information > Dutchess County Fair Days: August 23rd - 28th, 2016 Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds | Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Information > Live Concert with Bellissime  Day: Friday, August 26, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, NY Day: Friday, September 2, 2016 Time: 8:00 pm Location: The Chapel Restoration, 45 Market St, Cold Spring, NY Information > Beacon 3D Day: Going on now all around you on Main Street Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Information > Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!           Babysitters Trainers Course Day: August 27, 2016  Time: 11am-3pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Teens Night Out: French Desserts Day: Friday, August 26, 2016  Time: 6:30 pm Location: Beacon Pantry - 382 Main Street, Beacon, NY Information >          Aqua Zumba with Linda Thomas Dates: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Location: The Beacon Pool - 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY Information > The Tiramisu Cupcake from Get Frosted Cupcakery. It goes a little something like this: Cream mascarpone cheese frosting, swirled on a vanilla cake with chocolate espresso beans from the alps and infused w coffee and dusted with cocoa. This is an easy choice during your workweek, The Vault's $12 Lunch Menu. And they deliver in Beacon. Make it a burger night from Barb's Butchery. To save you time, call ahead to have them pack a few patties for you: 845-831-8050 BAJA 328 hosted Radio Woodstock for their 12-2pm lunch slot for Thursday's live broadcast. BAJA owner Gasper tells MK about The Vault's upcoming 1 year anniversary party in October. Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone because phone numbers and websites are listed for so that you can easily tap-to-call!                   Oh jeans weather, how we love thee. White washed, ripped, crop jeans at Style Storehouse, because they share your jeans obsession. What do you do on Sundays? If you hit up Brunch in Beacon very often, then you can sport this shirt from The Pfotoshop. Also note: it goes well with above white jeans. #justsaying All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!           River Therapeutic Massage's Signature Combo lets you experience true Inner Peace as you enjoy a Custom Therapeutic Massage followed by an Aromatherapy Facial Massage! You can feel stress leave the room as your back and shoulder muscles loosen and relax on the heated table - then refresh your outlook with a balancing and revitalizing Aromatherapy Facial Massage ... it's like a mini-vacay! Approx 2 hours. Book now. From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many  ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.            We Know What You're Thinking..."I want my business featured here!" Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in a Guide, like Shopping, Restaurant or Beauty.  Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program. We include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter. THINK ABOUT IT OVER THE WEEKEND... Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses who will make great fits with your lives, and have written about each of them. ART Fine artist Jeffrey Terreson went to Beacon Bath & Bubble this week to pick out his wood hat silhouette for the Beacon Historical Society's "Hats Off To Beacon" fundraiser. Over 35 participants are making hats in the theme of Beacon's Past or Present. Jeffrey returned to his studio behind his gallery TERRESON: BEACON to start visualizing his concept. All hats will be auctioned off at a live auction at the Howland Cultural Center in November. Will you be throwing your hat into the auctioning ring to make a bid? BEACONARTS Another successful member meeting from BeaconArts held at the Marion Royael Gallery. Not only did the meeting include home waffles, but was a great opportunity to interact with artists and businesses, as well as learn about upcoming art events. NOTE: Beacon Open Studios is looking for a new Director. Please see here for more information about Open Studios. BUSINESS TO BUSINESS Antalek & Moore Pat Moore, partner at Antalek & Moore (left) and Rick Brownell of Freedom Ford and president of the Beacon Chamber (right) teamed up to bring Beacon businesses and initiatives on the air when Radio Woodstock broadcasted live. Pictured in the center is Shah from the Mobile Gas Station, who was in the lineup for being on the air to talk about the day in the life of running the gas station. He knows everyone in town and everyone is his cousin. Tin Shingle Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, and gives you the strength and motivation to go big with it. Get training videos (aka TuneUps), and their weekly email to learn promotional strategies you had never thought of before. InHouse Design Media Need help with your Squarespace website? Can't quite get it to look right? Not sure how to organize it? We can help make it look great - and make it easier for people to buy from you. FUN & FITNESS All Sport Health & Fitness You have until August 31st to purchase your 4-weeks of Unlimited SGT Sessions for $99! Have the freedom to take as many SGT Sessions as you want. Your 4-week duration starts from the date of purchase. CARS Poughkeepsie Nissan Labor Day is just around the corner, and  Poughkeepsie Nissan started their Sales Event at the BIG Store. Save BIG with Labor Day lease specials and financing options available. Only at Poughkeepsie Nissan, home of the lifetime powertrain warranty. Drive up 9D or Rte 9 and you'll find them in Wappingers, about 15 from Beacon. EVENT SPACE A Little Beacon Space The headquarters of A Little Beacon Blog is available for private bookings for classes, workshops, photo shoots, video shoots, and many different types of projects you may be looking for, located in the middle of Main Street, (some are calling it Central Beacon). Drop us a line if you're interested! Be sure to check out our latest additions to The Things To Do In Beacon Guides on Sundays to see what events and have been added for the upcoming weeks and months so you can plan ahead! We sleuth around and add activities, eateries and shops all week! If you know of something, send it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com or tag us in your flyer in Instagram @alittlebeacon NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Was this email forwarded to you by a friend or family member?   Sign up now to receive these emails right to your inbox and be one of the firsts to find out what is going on in Beacon and beyond this weekend! Until next week!

Exhibit of the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Now Open - But First, Did You Take the Ferry Yet?

PLANNING FOR THE NEWBURGH FERRY EXHIBIT:
“This Way to the Ferry” Exhibit
Sundays 1-4 pm, through Dec. 31, 2016
$5 suggested donation
The Crawford House
189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh
845-561-2585; www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com

Many locals are likely aware of the cute blue and white ferry that chugs back and forth between Beacon and Newburgh multiple times each weekday. It's the official Newburgh-Beacon Ferry that roared back to life in 2005 after being taken out of the water when the Newburgh-Beacon bridge was built, and it is in the spotlight right now at the Newburgh Historical Society, who has the ferry's history on display at their headquarters at The Crawford House.

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The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry as it approaches the Beacon dock from Newburgh. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

Most of the ferry riders are commuters from the west side of the Hudson River who have opted out of driving to New York City. Instead of driving over the bridge and trying to snag a coveted parking spot at the Beacon Metro-North train station, they hop on the ferry and arrive on the Beacon side, just steps from the local and express trains that will whisk them into New York City for work.

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Any seat on the ferry has a view. The upper deck will get you unobstructed views of rolling hills and mountains. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

Still, savvy adventure-seekers are also discovering that the quick river jaunt (it’s about six to eight minutes) makes for a fun and affordable outing. Whether it’s a romantic rendezvous, capped off with cocktails on the Newburgh waterfront, or just a breezy boat ride with the kids, taking the ferry is a cool way to explore the region. 

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The boarding dock on the Newburgh side.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

A one-way fare for an adult is an easy $1.75, and kids under 5 ride for free. Children ages 6 to 11 as well as seniors 62 and older are only $1. The last trip from Newburgh to Beacon is around 8:20pm (always check the train schedule), so plan for an early night if hitting the Newburgh waterfront.

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A ferrygoer, verifying the last ferry time, making sure to not miss the boat.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry runs on the weekdays only, so this is one trip you want to plan during the week. Keep in mind, however, that the ferry schedule is related to the peak-train schedule. The last ferry of the morning/day departs Newburgh at 8:04am, and then pauses for the day. The ferry starts up again with a departure out of Beacon at 5:42pm, and the last ferry returning from Newburgh at 8:24pm. Perhaps if the NY Waterway knew that more passengers wanted to ride the ferry during the day, they would expand their schedule (let them know here). Can you imagine, avoiding all of that bridge traffic to get to Newburgh, and enjoying an easy, breezy ride on the water for six minutes of relaxation? Don't believe me? Watch this video footage from our investigation (and wave to the captain):

“Whenever somebody comes to visit, the first thing that I do is take them down to the ferry,” says Mary McTamaney, the Newburgh City historian. “People are always amazed at how beautiful it is here and they get to see the scope of the river and Newburgh, perched up on the hill.”

The current ferry began service in October 2005, mainly to deal with the overcrowding at the Beacon train station parking lot. But the Newburgh-Beacon ferry actually has a long and storied history as one of the first, and longest-lasting, ferry routes in the country. First established with a charter from King George II in 1743, ferry service continued for 220 years until 1963, when the completion of the Newburgh-Beacon bridge made the ferry obsolete. ... Or so people thought.

Now, the new exhibit at the Crawford House Historical Museum in Newburgh uses photos, paintings, documents, videos, and other memorabilia to bring to life the story of the ferries that were such an integral part of transforming both Newburgh and Beacon into bustling industrial hubs.

What You'll Find at the Exhibit

The one-room exhibit, which is jointly sponsored by the Historical Society of the Newburgh Bay and the Highlands as well as the Beacon Historical Society, covers a lot of ground. It begins with the early days when the first ferries were powered by oars and then horses. Even George Washington and his troops rode the ferries frequently during the War of Independence!

But the bulk of the exhibit focuses on the early part of the 20th century, with intriguing photos of the three main ferry boats of this era: the Orange, the Dutchess, and the Beacon, all of which could carry up to 30 cars (the current ferry only transports people).

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The Dutchess ferry, carrying cars
Photo Credit: NewburGh historical Society

By the early part of the 20th century, both Newburgh and Beacon had bustling waterfronts. Situated halfway between New York City and Albany, Newburgh was a transportation hub on the river and had dozens of waterside factories producing everything from bricks to lawnmowers to ships. Both the Dutchess and the Orange were built in a Newburgh shipyard.  Workers crisscrossed the river via the ferries constantly — either to work in Newburgh or in one of the many Beacon factories that produced hats, bricks, and other wares.

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The Ferry at Fishkill Landing. Photo Credit: Newburgh historical Society

The ferry was also a popular river crossing for travelers in the Northeast, as well a social outlet for people of all ages. “Teenagers, families, everybody loved to ride the ferry,” says McTamaney.

The boarding dock today near Long Dock on the Beacon side.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

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The rose-lined walking path to the boarding dock on the Newburgh side.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

The exhibit highlights lots of fun facts. When the Dutchess made its maiden voyage in 1910, there were separate entrances for men and women. Fares in 1953? Car: 60 cents. Large truck: $2.50. Pedestrians, bikes, baby carriage: 15 cents. By the 1950s, the ferries were running 24 hours a day, and one man recalls spending the entire night in the middle of the river when the Orange became encased in ice: “The boat departed the Newburgh slip at 11:30 pm … Five minutes later and close to mid-stream we really slammed into something which gave us a sudden jolt. We couldn’t see too well but the ice seemed to have piled up almost level with some of the windows.”  

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Photo Credit: Newburgh Historical Society

Several photos and newspaper articles highlight the historic last day of ferry service: November 3, 1963 — one day after the opening of the Newburgh-Beacon bridge. The Dutchess and the Orange famously saluted each other mid-river on their final run. Captain William Atkins had been a ferry pilot for 41 years and recalls his last trip: “Twenty cars and a handful of passengers, many intent only on getting to Beacon, rode the Dutchess. The ferry’s smoke blew toward the Dutchess County shore. The slip rumbled as the engines started and the boat’s whistle sent up a forlorn goodbye to Newburgh.” The closure of the ferry is reminiscent of how The Little Red Lighthouse felt when the bridge got built above it, but this fear of becoming obsolete became a reality for decades. The resurgence of the ferry since 2005 has corrected that, thanks to the demand from commuters, and perhaps now people seeking an easier way to get to Newburgh than by car. Who knows, maybe with enough requests it will open on the weekend, or even return to running 24 hours a day!

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In addition to the exhibit, the Crawford House itself is a must-see. This grand 1830 Neoclassical home simply oozes with historic (albeit musty) charm, featuring stunning river views and an impressive collection of Hudson River School paintings. It was built for Captain David Crawford, a maritime entrepreneur, who played a key role in turning Newburgh into a major shipping and industrial city. Architectural highlights include 40-foot iconic columns, front and rear Palladian windows, and exquisite woodcarvings throughout. In 1958, the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands purchased the house to prevent its demolition for a planned parking lot.

One kink in the perfect planning of going to the ferry exhibit: Visitors cannot take the ferry itself there, as the ferry only runs on weekdays, and this exhibit is open on Sundays from 1 to 4pm until December 31, 2016.

Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 8-7-2016

Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead. We've also made it easier to follow our Shopping, Beauty, and Restaurant guide sponsors by including their social media links with their listings.

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• Catoberfest 2016: Sunday, September 25th at The Hop in Beacon
• Elks Lounge Dance Night: Saturday, August 27th at The Beacon Elks Lodge

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• Beacon Craft Workshop: Fall Workshops added
• Fishkill Recreation Center: Fall classes for Artists Corner, Mad Science, Snapology & Babysitting 
• Howland Public Library: Yoga for Teens & Tweens, "Unplugged Game Club" (also listed in our Ongoing Events Guide). 

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• Fall dates for All Sport Health & Fitness have been added. 

Weather Forecasts Prompt 2 Popular Events To Move to Rain Dates

Weather forecasts for rain prompted fundraisers for two popular Hudson Valley events near Beacon to push to their rain dates of Sunday: the Annual Butterfly Festival, and the River Pool at Beacon's Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Swim.

This isn't the first time this year a major event has pushed to its rain date. The Stiletto Stampede got wet feet the day before their event and moved theirs weeks ago to a new date. Every Friday at 1pm, A Little Beacon Blog sends out our Happening This Weekend email, which highlights the goings on for the weekend, as complied here in our Things To Do In Beacon Guides, which includes the Annual Event Guide. Luckily we received word of the movings of these dates before that email went out! Phew.

If you're not on that email yet, you can get hooked in here, for an easy list you can refer to all weekend.

Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 7-10-2016

What's new this week? Take a look around! =D We have have moved into our new home here at ALBB and while we unpack our boxes, we have some pretty neat updates to the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead. We've also made it easier to follow our Shopping, Beauty, and Restaurant guide sponsors by including their social media links with their listings.

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• The Firefly Feast: 2016 date added for July 30, 2016
• Stiletto Stampede Race Against Cancer: NEW DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2016
• Corn Festival: Sunday, August 14, 2016
• Pumpkin Festival: Sunday, October 16, 2016

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NEW GUIDE

We added a new guide to A Little Beacon Blog specifically for ongoing events that happen weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.  Check out our new Ongoing Events guide. We recently added a Potluck at The Beacon Pool every Wednesday!

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Pumpkin Patches and Parades 2015: Where To Find Pumpkins & Halloween Events Near Beacon in the Hudson Valley

UPDATE: For Pumpkins and Parades for 2016, click here

Pumpkins and Parades 2015

The tree leaves are turning, there's a crisp note in the air, and every now and then, we catch a whiff of wood smoke. All signs point to fall. But our autumn wouldn't be complete without some family-friendly Halloween celebrations!

The Hudson Valley has a wealth of spooky fall fun. (Maybe you've heard of a little place called Sleepy Hollow?) Here are some of our favorite events and pumpkin-picking spots, all a little closer to our Beacon home. 

Need pumpkin decoratin

g ideas after you collect all of these pumpkins? Consider a couple of our favorites -

covering a pumpkin in go

ld leaf

, or

using a power drill to make beaded designs

.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Saturday, October 10, 2015

10 am

Location:

Pavilion at Beacon Memorial Park

Kids 15 and younger can compete for Top Carver in two age divisions (13 to 15, and 12 and under). Parents should supervise children at all times! Supplies will be provided, but are limited. Sign up ahead of time at City Hall. Organizers insist, no professionals, please. 

Halloween Parade and Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2015

10 am to 6 pm

Location:

Meiser Park, Wappingers Falls

The second annual festival, in the heart of the village just up Route 9D, will feature a parade, festive food, face-painting, music (an Alice Cooper tribute band, in fact) and a pumpkin patch, among other activities for the whole family. 

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Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Noon to 5 pm

Location:

Pe

te and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park

Volunteers from the Beacon Sloop Club will serve chili, while pumpkin pie and a host of other treats will be available from vendors. Farm-fresh pumpkins will be for sale, too! And, keeping with the spirit of the late, longtime Sloop Club member Pete Seeger, tunes from several local musicians, a

ll set to the backdrop of the mighty Hudson

.

Information >

A Very Beacon Halloween: Premier Of Beacon's Dark Parade

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

Locations:

7pm Parade Lineup at Chase Bank

7:30pm Parade begins at Chase Bank, and then ends at The Falls

Enjoy this spooky dark party! Costumes and lights are encouraged, including flashlights or other creative lights that may come with your costume, like a light saber or glowing staff! Being that it's dark and late, this is for adults only. Parade ends at The Hop. Get dinner ideas here in A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide, and consider making reservations first at any restaurant, as you'll be with several other hungry people.

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A Very Beacon Halloween: Psychic Fair

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

12pm to 5pm

Location:

Chill Wine Bar

Treat yourself to tarot and other types of readings from 8 to 10 readers from Notions & Potions. Readings are $25 for 20 minutes of indulgence in your future - if you dare! This event is for adults only. 

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A Very Beacon Halloween: The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dance Party!

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

DJ: 7 to 10pm; movie: 10pm to midnight

Location:

St. Rocco's, 26 South Chestnut Street

Boo-gie the night away to a rockin' DJ at St. Rocco's! It's the brick building up the hill on South Chestnut. (You've passed it many times as you drove behind the parking lot for the Yankee Clipper diner or Beacon Flea.) In keeping with The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition, you should probably dress up! Tickets are $25 at the door and a cash bar is available.

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

S

unday, October 25, 2015

11

:30

a

m

Registration at Beacon Barkery, 192 Main Street

12:

0

0pm:

Contest

begins

Location:

Cross Street and Main Stre

et, Beacon (near River Winds Gallery)

Dress up your fur-friend in the cutest costume ever!

Prizes

are award

ed for:

Look Ali

ke

Cutest

Scariest

Most Original

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A Very Beacon Halloween: Kid's Hocus Pocus Parade

S

unday, October 25, 2015

12:30 pm

Parade Lineup at the Visitor's Center & Peace Park

(South Avenue/9D and Main Street)

1pm: Parade begins

Location:

Main Stre

et, Beacon

Cost

umed kids start lining up at Peace Park (South Avenue/9D and Main Street) near the Visitor's Center at 12:30 for a parade down Main Street at 1pm. Trick-or-treating at businesses follows the stroll. Don't forget to check in at the

Beacon Flea

behind the Post Office, too! They'll have some treats for the little goblins. 

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Pumpkins in the Park - Jack O'Lantern Lighting

Carving: Tuesday, October 27 to Friday, October 30, 2015, 3 pm to 6 pm

Lighting: Friday, October 30, 2015, 6 pm to 8 pm

Location:

 Long Dock Park, Beacon waterfront

On afternoons Tuesday to Friday, visit Long Dock Park to put your carving skills to use on pumpkins provided by Scenic Hudson. Stick around Friday evening, when the jack o'lanterns will be set aglow and displayed throughout the park.

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Rascal's Monster Bash

Sa

turday, October 31, 2015

2 pm to 5 pm

Lo

cati

on:

 Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls

This free family event, hosted by the

Hudson Valley Renegades

baseball team, will have tons of entertainment and activities, including inflatable amusements, trick-or-treating from vendors' tables, and pumpkin painting. For more information, call (845) 838-0094.

Where to Pick Pumpkins

Select your perfect pumpkin from patches at these farms. It's always a good idea to call before you go, to confirm hours, prices and availability.

Fishkill Farms

has pumpkins in their Pick-Your-Own patch set on the 20-acre farm. Fall Harvest Fest weekends include hayrides, fo

od and music. Open daily, 9 am to 6 pm, rain or shine ($5 per car admission on weekends and holidays).

CROWD ALERT!

There are

many, many people at Fishkill Farms

during this season.

Lawrence Farms

in Newburgh has pumpkins in their Pick-Your-Own patch, as well as at their farm stand. You'll also find apples and other seasonal produce, as well as a hay bale maze and a mini-village for kids to play. Lawerence Farms is on many, many acres of beautiful Hudson Vall

ey land, so you have plenty o

f space to run and pla

y

despite

the number o

f people

who are there.

Open daily, 9 am to 4 pm.

AFTERNOON CLOSING ALERT

!

Lawrence Farms closes at 4pm, so

get th

ere

during the first part of your day.

Overlook Farm Market

, also in New

burgh, promises "no razz a ma tazz" at their fourth-generation farm stand and Pick-Your-Own area. Open daily except Tuesdays, 8 am to 6 pm.

Where to Purchase Pumpkins

In a pinch? These markets usually have an easy grab-and-go selection of pumpkins and other colorful winter squash, often locally grown! 

Key Food

, 268 Main St., Beacon

Adams Fairacre Farms

, 160 Old Post Road (Route 9), Wappingers Falls

Hannaford

, 1490 Route 9, Wappingers Falls