Happening This Weekend 4/27/2018

Double, even triple the usual Beacon fun! Guess what you get to do this weekend: Beacon Open Studios, Beacon Dog Parade, and the Ree-Play Tag Sale. There's no wrong answer! This weekend, four-legged friends are celebrated with the Beacon Barks Parade & Street Festival. While you are out, watch for the red signs everywhere - they mark where an artist's studio is, and you're invited to come in to see how they work! Pick up a map showing all of the artists, here at A Little Beacon Blog's office at 291 Main Street, or at other shop locations. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios this year. It's one of our favorite outdoor/indoor events that identifies Beacon. BTW: It's so beautiful in Beacon right now! Despite the rain. Everything is blooming!                   Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. The Annual Beacon Barks Parade & Street Festival Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY, starting at Polhill Park (corner of 9D and South Avenue across from Bank Square Coffee) Information > 14th Annual Ree-Play Sale Benefiting Community Parks in Beacon Day: Friday to Sunday, April 27-29, 2018 Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon NY (use the same driveway as the Beacon Pool) It's time to shop and score great deals on kids' clothes, gear and toys! 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 gear that just might change your children's lives forever (ok, maybe for five minutes), but your purchase helps buy equipment for three parks in Beacon (Tot Park at Memorial Park, Green Street Park, and Riverfront Park) in addition to funding kids' programming at the Howland Library and other initiatives around the city. Beacon Open Studios Weekend Days: Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: All. Over. Beacon!) It's a citywide exploration of artists in their studios. Studios can be in an artist's home or in a different location. Pick up a printed map/brochure of where to find each artist in Oak Vino Wine Bar, A Little Beacon Space, and other storefronts. Information > Wickham Wood Scrap Sale Days: Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2018 Time: Noon to 6 pm Location: Wickham Solid Wood Studio, 578 Main St., Beacon, NY 3rd Annual Newburgh Urban Farming Fair Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: 80 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information > Hudson Valley Mac and Cheese Festival Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location:  Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery - 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, NY Information > Expansion - Art Auction Fundraiser Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 447 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Niche Modern’s Semi-Annual Factory Sale Day: Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2018 Time: Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm Location: 310 Fishkill Ave., Beacon NY Information > Classics for Kids presents “The Joke’s On You” Day: Sunday, April 29, 2018 Time: Noon Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Meet An In-Shop Artist, In Person Day: Sunday, April 29, 2018 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Wares, 2 Tioronda Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Harlem String Quartet with Michael Brown, Piano Day: Sunday, April 29, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Make & Take Workshop Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > A Mother’s Stove: A Four-Course Cooking Class & Dinner Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Moneta Dress (Advanced Beginner) Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Quilting 101 with Katy Hope (four sessions) Day: Sundays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2018 Time: 10 am to 1 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Chalk Paint 101® - The Annie Sloan Method Day: Sunday, April 29, 2018 Time: 9 am to noon Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sewing School for Beginners with Katy Hope (four sessions) Day: Mondays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2018 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Fun with Science - 3D Printer Meet & Greet Day: Friday, April 27, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Camp FIT Open House Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Miles of Hope 15th Annual Family Fun 5K & Kids Run Day: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 8 am (registration), 10 am (kids), 10:30 am (5K) Location: Tymor Park, 8 Tymor Park Road, LaGrangeville, NY Information > 17th Annual Autism Walk & Expo Day: Sunday, April 29, 2018 Time: 8:30 am to 1 pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY Information >   Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Luxe Optique's very own Christos is sporting transition lenses in his Eyevan aviators! This spring season, finally upon us, is perfect for trying transition lenses, which tint darker or lighter depending on the light. Built-in, automatic protection from the sun's rays.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Coming soon: outdoor bridal photo shoots at the stunning Lambs Hill venue! Visit Lambs Hill's bridal boutique, just down the hill/mountain on Main Street, to see this Justin Alexander gown, which is perfect for winter brides. The back of the dress is stunning... but you'll need to go into the store to see for yourself!   Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Wares, Luxe Optique, and Lambs Hill. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Up the hill from Lambs Hill Bridal is The Blushery, a makeup counter and laser hair removal boutique all in one, serving men and women. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency The insurance agents at Antalek & Moore are independent agents. This means that they go out and find a great rate and fit for your car insurance needs. You don't need to do the homework - they do. Give them a call today if you are buying a car and need new insurance or you're interested in switching. Call (845) 831-4300, or visit their location on Main Street! Or contact them here. Rhinebeck Bank A Little Beacon Blog just met with these ladies from the Beacon branch of Rhinebeck Bank! They are new managers there, and are digging into the Beacon community to get to know you better. Meet Rosa Hoag (left), Business Development Officer, and Carolyn Manfreda-Haines (right), AVP, Area Branch Manager. Learn more here in our Instagram >   Katie James, Inc. Hi. Meet Katie James, Inc., the design company behind A Little Beacon Blog and Tin Shingle. You may remember the name InHouse Design Media in this spot. A rebrand is going on, and we're excited to share more about it with you over the coming weeks. Tin Shingle Tin Shingle's business and artist member meeting is held the last Monday of every month. We talk marketing strategies, what's working and not working. Agenda: The Cupcake Festival is May 5. How will you market to 10,000 people whizzing by your shop? Join Tin Shingle's Community Level 1 Membership and Come to the Meeting > BeaconArts Our most favoritest artist holiday of the year! Beacon Open Studios is NOW - this weekend - April 28 and 29 in studios all over town! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Attend the Beacon Chamber of Commerce May Member Meet-Up. Meet and mingle with other businesses in Beacon and beyond, as the chamber's membership expands to include other communities who want to work together. You don't have to be a member to attend. When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Time: 5:30 to 7 pm Location: Max's on Main, 246 Main St., Beacon NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog A Little Beacon Blog gets more than 14,500 views per month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram, as well as our 1,100 newsletter subscribers. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps get local news produced. You can be part of what makes it happen, and get your business in front of the community. Click here to reach our readers > Until next week!

Happening This Weekend 4/20/2018

It's spring, and so begins the jam-packed weekends of annual events that define a season and Beacon's community. This weekend Beacon celebrates Earth Day, with a nine-location cleanup. Record Store Day is also upon us. Let's see what you decide to take advantage of... even if it's just one event! PS: For those wandering around looking for something to do on a particular day, A Little Beacon Blog has a Guide for that! It's called the Repeating Events Guide (though we're looking for another name so send your ideas), and has events listed like the Bridge Club that meets every Monday at the Howland Cultural Center, or the Daytime Book Club that meets every second Tuesday at the Howland Library. PPS: If you love these Guides and want to be super awesome, consider making your business or group a lead sponsor of them, which helps A Little Beacon Blog make them possible! See our Media Kit for details on how to reach our readership. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Movies That Matter: “SEED: The Untold Story” Day: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon - McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY Information > National Day of Action Against Gun Violence Day: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY This happened already, but here's what it was about > Earth Day! Celebration at Stony Kill Farm Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Record Store Day 2018 Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: An all-day affair. Plan accordingly! Location: Various locations, visit Events Guide for details  Information > The Third Annual Leap for Autism    Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm Location: Skydive the Ranch, Gardiner, NY Information > The Inaugural Blacc Vanilla Black Tie Gala Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Blacc Vanilla, 195 Front St., Newburgh, NY Information > Beacon Celebrates Earth Day Cleanup Day: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Visit Green Beacon for locations Information > Puerto Rico Benefit Concert Day: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Make & Take Workshop Days: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Workshop - Visioning for Change: Map Your Purpose and Change the World Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Visible Mending (Beginner & Up) Day: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Time: 2 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Ryon from Luxe Optique loves the non-glare coating on his glasses, especially for night driving. He says: "A premium non-glare coating is necessary for all eyeglass wearers - I couldn’t ever give up mine! Makes night-driving 👌🏼!"   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) This beautiful bohemian Lillian West gown is light and breezy with an allover geometric lace, a perfect choice for a hot wedding in the middle of the dry desert out west. Experience it now - in Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique!   Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide: Wares, Luxe Optique, and Lambs Hill! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Up the hill from Lambs Hill is The Blushery, a makeup counter and laser hair removal boutique all in one, serving both men and women! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency The insurance agents at Antalek & Moore are independent agents. This means that they go out and find a great rate and fit for your car insurance needs. You don't need to do the homework - they do. Give them a call today if you are buying a car and needing new insurance or are switching. Call (845) 831-4300, or stop by their office on Main Street! Or contact them here. Rhinebeck Bank This weekend's event, The Third Annual Leap for Autism, should be inspiring and helpful. Rhinebeck Bank is a proud sponsor of the event. They interviewed parents and students at Greystone Programs about their experiences with the center. Greystone is dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities by enriching lives one person at a time. Learn more about them here >   InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers of InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to pump up your Instagram. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Details > BeaconArts Our most favoritest artist holiday of the year! Beacon Open Studios is coming, Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, to artist studios all over town! Get the brochure here at A Little Beacon Blog’s Office, 291 Main St., First Floor, First Door. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! Tin Shingle Save the Date: Monday, April 30 Tin Shingle's business and artist member meeting is always held the Last Monday of the Month. We talk marketing strategies, what's working and not working. The focus this month: Facebook has been a Creative Crutch for your marketing, but it's now time to branch out. Join Tin Shingle's Community Level 1 Membership > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Are you looking to get exposure for your business location? Host a Beacon Chamber of Commerce meeting! Click here for details. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog A Little Beacon Blog receives more than 14,500 views/month, with over 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 at Instagram. The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of what makes it happen, and get your business in front of the community. Click here for A Little Beacon Blog's Media Kit > Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 4/13/2018

It's Second Saturday this weekend in Beacon! Stop into the galleries for some mental and visual inspiration, and walk out with a new piece for your walls or tables. Maybe this weekend will be the weekend you make an art investment! Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Rock and Roll Bingo Fundraiser Day: Friday, April 13, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 9 pm Location: Sargent Elementary School PTO, 29 Education Drive, Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Beacon Historical Society Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Beacon Historical Society, 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > “Between the Lines” Beacon City Schools Opening Reception Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents “Fresh Air” Outdoor Concert Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 3 pm Location: Mini-park on the corner of Cross & Main Streets, Beacon, NY (across from Hudson Beach Glass) Information > Garden Center Grand Opening Party Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 5 to 7 pm Location: One Nature Center, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan B “From Outer Space” LP Release Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Annual Benefit Brunch Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, Beacon, NY Information > Women's Work: A Stitch in Time Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon History on Tap: A 150-Year History of Bars and Drinking Establishments in Beacon Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Dogwood, 47 East Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Annual Woody Dinner Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: Happy hour, 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm Location: Chalet on the Hudson, 3250 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY Information > Beacon Hosts Citizens Preparedness Training Day: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm, starts at 7 Location: Beacon Fire Station #2, located at 13 South Ave. Beacon Hosts Citizens Preparedness Training at Fire Station #2 on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. You'll learn about what to do when the power goes out for days, flooding preparation, and you'll get an emergency Starter Kit! Read A Little Beacon Blog's Article on this > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! Make & Take Workshop Day: Friday, April 3, 2018 Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Master Class in Tap with Brenda Bufalino Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Ballet Arts Studio, 107 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Absolute Beginners Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Time: Noon to 3 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Color-A-Thon at South Avenue School Day: Saturday April 14, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: South Avenue Elementary School, back entrance Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) The eye doctor is in at Luxe Optique! Appointments are avaialble every day of the week except Thursdays. Kids and adults are welcome! BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Lots of new dresses have arrived at Lambs Hill! This gorgeous gown is a brand new Justin Alexander Signature, from the fall/winter 2018 collection. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Wares, Luxe Optique, and Lambs Hill. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have your beard trimmed? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Up the hill from Lambs Hill boutique is The Blushery, a makeup counter and laser hair removal all-in-one boutique for men and women. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! Join Susan Antalek Pagones as she instructs this defensive driving course! The next Defensive Driving Class is Monday and WEdnesday, May 14 and 16, from 5:30 to 8:45 pm. Why take defensive driving? May reduce up to 4 points on your driving record. Save up to 10% off on a vehicle liability, PIP (Personal Injury Protection) and collision premium for up to 3 years off Principal Operator. No formal tests! Pre-registration is required. Only $35 per person and lunch is included. RSVP: Call (845) 831-4300 or email Thomasine at tsupple@antalek-moore.com. Rhinebeck Bank Newburgh gets a Newburgh Creative Neighborhood Loan Fund, a partnership between Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and Rhinebeck Bank. Find out where the eligible area is, and get more details about the program here. BeaconArts Our most favoritest artist holiday of the year! Beacon Open Studios is coming, Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, in studios all over town! Get the brochure here at A Little Beacon Blog’s Office, at 291 Main Street, First Floor, First Door. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor of Beacon Open Studios! InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers of InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to pump up your Instagram. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but to whip your photos into shape. Details > Tin Shingle Join Tin Shingle to talk shop about PR, marketing, social media, SEO, Google, newsletters, and other creative ways to reach your customers, existing and prospective. You can do this. Tin Shingle's supporting community and resources can help. Details > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Beacon Historical Society's new location at the historic former rectory of St. Andrew’s Church. Show your support for a fantastic organization, whose mission is to ensure the preservation of Beacon's history. Explore their new exhibit space. Afterward, Society volunteers will lead a mini-walking tour of Beacon’s historic West End. Day: Saturday, April 14 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Ways to Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. We can show and tell our readers more about what you have to offer, and keep our readers informed. Over 14,500 views per month happen at A Little Beacon Blog, with more than 3,100 followers at Facebook and 2,700 on Instagram. We are close with our readers, and can consider working with your business if it's a good fit. Showcase your storefront. Promote an event. 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Happening This Weekend 4/6/2018

What weather forecast? We heard about some snow coming while we were out at the grocery store, and to that we say... Bahhhhh. Winter broke our weather app, so we're headed outside no matter what! Have an event you wish to share? Visit our new Event Submission Page for consideration. We can't list them all, but we do read them all! There are so many wonderful things going on! Plus, if really want your event promoted, consider our Event Promotion Package. That helps you promote an event, and A Little Beacon Blog can keep promoting everyone's goodness! Thank you to all of our advertisers thus far who make this publication possible! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Artist Members of the Howland Cultural Center Opening Reception Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 (exhibit April 7-26, 2018) Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Doctor Who Improv Theater Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm Location: The Pandorica, 165 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Cabaret presents Songwriter Circle Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Parker String Quartet w/ Charles Neldich, Clarinet Day: Sunday, April 8, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! Introduction to Moroccan & Tagine Cooking Day: Sunday, April 8, 2018 Time: 3 pm Location: Beacon Pantry, 382 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Cooking & Pairing Class Day: Monday, April 9, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Olive U, 896 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.              Beacon Junior Baseball Registration Day: Registration is open now! Location: Games take place at Memorial Park Registration Information > Thank you, Beacon Junior Baseball, for sponsoring this Kids Classes Guide! Workshop: Caring for Baby Animals This Spring Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Beacon Institute Gallery, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Babysitting Course Ages: 12 & up Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Babysitting Course Day: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. Color-A-Thon Fundraiser - Registration Open All Kids, From Any School, May Participate Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: South Avenue Elementary, 60 South Ave., Beacon, NY South Avenue is holding its 2nd Annual Color-A-Thon, and all kids, attending any school, are able to participate! This is a celebration of color as kids run around the block while getting brightly colored powder thrown on them. It's very low key, and kids can even walk the block. Festivities include a bouncy house, food, and crazy colors. This is a fundraiser for South Avenue Elementary's outdoor play area. If you see your little South Avenue friends fundraising, consider giving them a boost with a donation! Non-South Avenue Kids Register Here > South Avenue Kids should register via their packet or online for additional fundraising options. Scholarship Opportunity: Apply now for the South Avenue PTA Scholarship! Graduating Beacon High School students who also graduated from South Avenue are eligible. Two $750 scholarships are available. Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018 Details >   Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!                                  BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com New frames in from the expo! Check out these wild shades by Thom Browne. Go in and try some on! The Thom Browne line is very hard to find in retail locations. But here they are, in Luxe Optique on Main Street! INSIDER TIP: The eye doctor is in at Luxe Optique just about every day, including Saturday and Sunday (but not on Thursday, boo)!   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Can we talk about the layers on layers of luxurious textures here? Lots of new samples in Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique from Lillian West, Justin Alexander and more! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Wares! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Amy's Hair has moved a few blocks down! These days, you'll find her near the car wash on Main Street. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Hit the road! Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency can find a great rate for the insurance on your camper. To learn more, call them at (845) 831-4300, or stop by their office on Main Street, near Beacon Natural Market. Rhinebeck Bank This week on Rhinebeck Bank's latest video series, Michelle Barone-Lepore featured Greystone Programs Inc, a school dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities by enriching lives one person at a time. Their after-school programs and other programming have been integral to several people who need additional support they can trust. From a parent of a child in the after-school program: “The people who work here - you can see that the people who work here really enjoy what they do. It’s not just a job.” Michelle also interviews an older child, who expressed his feelings about Greystone: “I met a lot of new friends here… It’s about how people treat other people… Everyone gets along together.” Watch the 2-minute episode here. SAVE THE DATE: The Third Annual Leap for Autism Rhinebeck Bank is a proud sponsor and will be filming the event. Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 (Rain date: Saturday, April 28, 2018) Location: Skydive the Ranch in Gardiner, NY Details > BeaconArts Beacon Open Studios is in one month! Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 27-29. During that weekend, you will be able to experience a city-wide art gallery walk, and get to enter some of the private studios of artists that are not normally open to the public! A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor. Get more information here. InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers of InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures for your Instagram feed. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but to whip your photos into shape. Details > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and Design directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a custom-designed, DIY PR subscription membership platform. Join our online community to ask questions, get feedback, and get courage to go big. All Access Pass members get unlimited streaming of educational videos called TuneUps, Media Contacts, and Magazine Planning Tools for those who want print PR. Bonus for Hudson Valley People: In-person meetings every last Monday of the month! Learn more about it here > Beacon Chamber of Commerce YOUR RIBBON CUTTING! Do you have a Ribbon Cutting you want to set up? The Beacon Chamber of Commerce would love to host it for you! Become a member and reach out to them! A Little Beacon Space Private Bookings of A Little Beacon Blog's Space are available for your event, workshop or gathering. Do you have a retail itch? You'll love our Pop-Up Shop Package, which includes a shop takeover by you, and a dedicated article from us to help you promote it. Learn more here > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend 3/30/2018

This weekend kicks off the official start of the outdoor event season! Memorial Park opens up with the Egg Hunt & Spring Fling, followed by the Beacon Barks Parade and Beacon Open Studios later in April. Exciting times! Plus, we have a new Event Submission Page, and we're working on a new, much-requested Business Directory! If you want to get in on early-bird pricing for listing in the Business Directory, please contact us. PSA: If you're of the NYC mind and are driving around Beacon this weekend, please skip the habit of doing U-Turns in the middle of the road! It's normal down there in the city, but not the norm here! Within 20 minutes of writing this newsletter, we have seen two random U-turns made in front of our building. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Spring Break Family Movie “WONDER” Day: Friday, March 30, 2018  Time: 4 to 6 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Egg Hunt & Spring Fling in Memorial Park Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY Information > National Stop The Bleed Day Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 9 am Location: Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, One Arquilla Drive, Beacon, NY Read more about it in our article. Live Concert: James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! Chalk Paint 101® - The Annie Sloan Method Days: Friday, March 30, 3018  Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Knot Too Shabby, 155 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Relax & Restore Acupuncture/Essential Oils with Erika Forsell, L.Ac Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.              Beacon Junior Baseball Registration Open Day: Now! Location: Games take place at Memorial Park Registration information > Thank you, Beacon Junior Baseball, for sponsoring this Kids Classes Guide! Easter Bunny Cake Class Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: The Cakery, 1004 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. Vintage Pop-Up Shop Head to the old high school to find vintage clothing and accessories from Psychedelic Sunset Vintage, who you've also seen at the Beacon Flea. She's unloading inventory to make room for more. Day: Saturday, March 31, 2018 Time: 5 to 9 pm Location: The Old Beacon High School, Studio PSV, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, NY Visit our Pop-Up Guide for more information. Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! Harry's Hot Sandwiches Announces Closure Sad news to report: Harry's Hot Sandwiches will be closing due to a rent increase, now that the Beacon Theater is operational by way of renting its new apartment and office units. Read Harrison's full letter announcing the closure on Instagram.                                 BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com Sunglasses! Spring is finally here, treat yourself to a new pair of shades. You'll find lots of variety on the shelves at Luxe Optique. The two styles pictured here are by Anne & Valentin and Thom Browne. Go in and try some on! INSIDER TIP: The eye doctor is in at Luxe Optique almost every day, including weekends! Not on Thursdays, though.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Did you know that you can buy designer wedding gowns from Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique - like this one from Lillian West - and you can also get married up on Mt. Beacon at the Venue at Lambs Hill? Check out a video of this equestrian bride. Wares Shop 2 Tioronda Avenue www.warestheshop.com Congratulations to one of Beacon's newest shops, Wares, which offers a curated selection of independent designers. For lovers of small-batch, handmade and one-of-a-kind. Stop by their ribbon cutting! Day: Tuesday, April 3 Time: 5:30 pm Location: 2 Tioronda Avenue (just off Main Street near the Howland Cultural Center) Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide - Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Wares! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or take in a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Amy's Hair has moved a few blocks down! Now ypu;; find the biz near the car wash on Main Street. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency If you're one of the over 300 homes or bedrooms in Beacon, NY, listed on Airbnb, have you given any thought to your homeowners insurance and what it covers? Airbnb offers its own coverage, but it doesn't always kick in. This is new territory for insurance and cities. Susan Antalek Pagones and Vince Lemma, partners at Antalek & Moore, weigh in with their guidance. Go to the full article > Rhinebeck Bank Keeping people in their community is important to Rhinebeck Bank. Part of keeping that connection is helping people meet the loan officers who handle a loan. Meet Susan Utter, a lender who recently helped a family purchase their grandmother's home. Here's what she says about the recent home purchase: "What’s more exciting then a customer purchasing a new home? Answer: buying a home that has been in your family for generations! Celeste and Leslie recently purchased the home of Celeste‘s grandmother. The house was originally built by Celeste’s great-great-grandfather and has been in the family ever since. They were so excited to be able to continue the family tradition and to have a new home of their own to enjoy! Congratulations, ladies – it was a pleasure to help you realize your dream!" Apply for a loan with Rhinebeck Bank online > BeaconArts Beacon Open Studios is in one month! Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 27 to 29. During that weekend, you will be able to experience a citywide art gallery walk, and get to enter some of the private studios of artists that are not normally open to the public! A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor. Get more information here. InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers at InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to pump up your Instagram presence. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but for your photo skills. Details > Tin Shingle When a business opens their doors and hangs their shingle, they need to work hard to be noticed by their customers - even by people who already love them! Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and Design directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a custom-designed DIY PR subscription membership platform that includes education, training, directories and media insight. Learn more about it here > Beacon Chamber of Commerce RIBBON CUTTING! The Beacon Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of the new boutique, Wares! Then the meeting will move into the Chamber of Commerce's regular Member Meeting. You don't need to be a member to attend and you can invite a guest! Day: Tuesday, April 3 Time: 5:30 pm Location: 2 Tioronda Avenue (just off Main Street, near the Howland Cultural Center) A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon Space is the perfect spot to fit your audience, and it's conveniently located in the heart of Beacon. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

NEW Events Added to ALBB's Event Calendar: Fun with Science Returns; and Women's Work

Fun with Science returns to Beacon's Main Street, and is seeking businesses with storefronts in Beacon to participate. Meanwhile at the Howland Cultural Center, catch "Women's Work: A Stitch in Time" with musical notables. These events and more can be found in A Little Beacon Blog's Event Calendar.

Women's Work: A Stitch in Time
Hosted by Lydia Adams Davis and featuring Lara Herscovitch, Amy Soucy, Colleen Kattau, Bev Grant, Goldee Greene, Lindsey Wilson and more!
Day: Sunday, April 15, 2018
Time: 3 pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY

Fun with Science!
Day: Throughout April
Time: Stores' usual business hours
Location: Main Street, Beacon. Go inside stores to see their unique displays, and learn how science relates to their business!
Fun with Science is a super-science community event for all ages that will be held along Beacon's Main Street during April. Science is everywhere - artists, chefs, candy-makers, glass blowers, environmentalists, architects, etc. all use principals of science in their respective crafts. An itinerary of businesses and organizations that will be doing activities, programs, demos, and displays will be available inside the library. Businesses or organizations interested in participating can contact missvickiemusic@gmail.com.

Happening This Weekend 3/23/2018

Here is our suggestion for proceeding to leave your house this weekend: Just do it. Don't look at your weather app. Just go. Many stores in Beacon have stayed open while it is snowing, so go out and enjoy the weather, and reward those shops! Many seasonal activities are happening this weekend, from maple syrup fests to egg hunts that you don't want to miss... PS: Beacon Businesses who are along the path of people walking down Main Street for the sweet festival in May: Vendor booths have filled up. So start preparing for this year's event! Beacon storefronts within the Cupcake Festival boundaries are encouraged to put out tables on the sidewalk. Remember last year? Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Spring Break Pajama Party Ages: 5-12 Day: Friday, March 23, 2018 Time: 6 to 8:30 pm Location: Beacon Performing Arts Center, 327B Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Movies That Matter presents “Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA” Day: Friday, March 23, 2018 Time: 7 pm (doors), 7:30 pm (start time) Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St. in McKinley Hall, Beacon, NY Information > Easter Egg-Stravaganza Day: Saturday, March 24, 2018 (rain date March 25) Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY Information > Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Day: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Time: 11 am to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sugar Maple Celebration Day: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Sharpe Reservation Camp, Camp Hidden Valley, 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill, NY Information > March For Our Lives - Hudson Valley Day: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Walkway Over the Hudson, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Educational Presentation: Drug & Alcohol Prevention Day: Sunday, March 25, 2018 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Carnival of the Animals Day: Sunday, March 25, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, March 24, 2018 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Enrollment for this class is full, but sign up for the next one in April! Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.              Beacon Junior Baseball Registration Day: Registration is open now! Location: Games are held at Memorial Park Registration Information > Thank you, Beacon Junior Baseball, for sponsoring this Kids' Classes Guide! Sewing: Wrist Warmers Ages: 8+ Day: Sunday, March 25, 2018 Time: 2 to 3:30 pm Location Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids' Classes Guide.   Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 12-25, 2018 Have you been meaning to try several restaurants in Beacon? Don't miss this great opportunity for a $32.95 dinner at these participating restaurants: Beacon Hotel and Restaurant, Cafe Amarcord, The Roundhouse, The Pandorica, and Kitchen Sink Food & Drink. Full list of HVRW restaurants > Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com DEAL ALERT Luxe Optique prides itself on providing the best eyewear - that includes frames as well as premium lenses. Luxe Optique is offering a special, called the Ultimate Lens Package, on their new state-of-the-art Varilux X lenses. These lenses have patented technology to perform with the greatest clarity, vision, and protection. Purchase an Ultimate Lens Package and get a second pair of qualifying lenses FREE (with unlimited options, including sunglass lenses) - a value of up to $1,000!   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Add this to your wedding style list: the crepe jumpsuit with V-neck illusion lace bodice by Justin Alexander. The fabric is incredibly soft and comfortable! You can see it - and feel it! - now at Lambs Hill boutique. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Wares! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Amy's Hair has moved a few blocks down! Find the salon near the car wash on Main Street. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Susan's Defensive Driving Class fills up fast! The next one is in April. Want to improve your driving and lower your car insurance premium? You won't want to miss this class! Check the next date > Rhinebeck Bank Banking local can make you feel less like a number, and more like a valued community member, especially when you work with lenders who know the community. Watch this video that portrays a couple moving from an apartment to a house in Beacon. Call Rhinebeck Bank or come to the Beacon branch, near Dutchess Stadium (across from the Family Dollar), to speak with someone about your options. BeaconArts The Beacon All-Star Lip Sync Battle was an "amazing success," says Kelly Ellenwood, Ex-Officio of BeaconArts. Here is a link to the "highlight" reel if you want to see some real talent from some of your favorite people around the neighborhood! InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers with InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to beef up your Instagram feed. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Details > Tin Shingle Business and artist members of Tin Shingle will discuss their marketing and PR ideas at the next member meeting. It's held on the last Monday of the month (March 26, 2018) at noon in Tin Shingle's office in the Telephone Building, at 291 Main Street. Membership at the Community Level 1 is required. On the agenda: The Cupcake Festival is coming! Are you ready? We will be discussing business strategies. Facebook Marketing Backup Plan: Facebook's privacy profiteering may be coming to an end, which could change Facebook ads, as well as how often people are on Facebook. What's your backup plan for reaching people quickly? Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new Treasurer for 2018. Are you the right person for the job? Reach out to the Chamber with your credentials if interested. Email kate@katerabe.com. See all Board Members > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, is a perfect spot to fit your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend 3/16/2018

☀️☀️☀️ Hey, Sunshine! It's a great weekend to get out there - how many crocuses do you see popping up in people's yards? Take a picture and tag us in it on Instagram! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Hula Hoop Party! Day: Friday, March 16, 2018 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Reel Life Film Club presents  “First Position” Day: Friday, March 16, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Wine & Irish Cheese Pairing Event Day: Saturday, March 17, 2018 Time: 1 pm and 3 pm Location: Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY Information > Live Concert: Kofi & Sankofa Day: Saturday, March 17, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Crown Maple Weekend Days: Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 2018 Time: All day Location: The Crown Maple Estate, 47 McCourt Road, Dover Plains, NY Information > “Move It Baby, Move It” Family Dance Party Fundraiser Day: Sunday, March 18, 2018 Time: 3 to 6:30 pm Location: Quinn’s, 330 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Jason Vieaux, Guitar Day: Sunday, March 18, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! Breastfeeding Essentials Day: Friday, March 16, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Birth Prep 101 Day: Saturday, March 17, 2018 Time: 12:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Waddle n Swaddle, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Hawaiian Appliqué Made Modern with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill Day: Sunday, March 18, 2018 Time: 12 to 3 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide.              Beacon Junior Baseball Registration Open Day: Now! Location: Games are held at Memorial Park Registration Information > Thank you to Beacon Junior Baseball for sponsoring this Kids' Classes Guide! Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, March 16, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: March 12-25, 2018 If you've been meaning to try several restaurants in Beacon, don't miss the limited opportunity for a $32.95 dinner at these participating restaurants: Beacon Hotel and Restaurant, Cafe Amarcord, The Roundhouse, The Pandorica, and Kitchen Sink Food & Drink. Full list of HVRW restaurants > Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Do these cat-eye sunglasses seem a touch rebellious to you? You're right - they are. These Christian Roth 'Kardo' specs feature lens-in-lens technology. They come in an assortment of finishes, including a metallic version. Made in Italy, but you don't have to travel far to pick up a pair - they're available at Luxe Optique right now. SCHEDULE ALERT: Luxe Optique is closed Sunday, March 18, to attend their Annual Vision Conference. Always getting smarter, they are!   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) SALE ALERT! Save the Date! Lambs Hill's first sample sale of the spring is Friday to Sunday, April 20-22! Gather your girls around, and come on down. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Wares! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Amy's Hair has moved a few blocks down! These days, find the salon near the car wash on Main Street. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Do you rent out your house as a short-term rental on Airbnb? Your homeowner's insurance coverage might not be as straightforward as you'd hope in that situation. Don't get stuck footing the bill for something unexpected. Call Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency today for a consultation, at (845) 831-4300. Rhinebeck Bank Banking local can make you feel less like a number, as you work with lenders who know the community. Watch this video that portrays a couple moving from an apartment to a house in Beacon. Recognize anyone in the community? Call Rhinebeck Bank or come to the Beacon branch near Dutchess Stadium (across from the Family Dollar on Route 9D) to speak with someone about your options, close to home. BeaconArts BeaconArts is connected to just about everything there is to do and know in Beacon. Have you joined their membership yet, to connect with other artists and promote your business? InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers of InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to pump up your Instagram profile. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Details > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle is an empowerment zone for business owners, artists and makers who need to survive and thrive. Join at our Community Level Membership to ask questions about marketing, PR, Google, and more in a safe space in our online groups, and in person at our meeting on the last Monday of every month. See Tin Shingle's owner and digital marketer, Katie, deliver a fun social media presentation to Hudson Valley Women in Business members. Beacon Chamber of Commerce The Beacon Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new treasurer for 2018. Is this you? Reach out to them with your credentials if interested. Email kate@katerabe.com. See all current board members > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently right in the heart of Beacon, is a perfect location to fit your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Groups for Writers Proliferate in Beacon

It’s a good time to be a writer in Beacon! If you are an aspiring wordsmith, an accomplished author, or looking to find a supportive literary community to help you work though a current project, there are so many resources for you right now. Here’s a rundown of some of what’s currently on tap.

Get Lit Beacon

This fabulous new literary salon, started by talented local author Julie Chibbaro (National Jewish Book Award winner for Deadly, a Junior Library Guild Selection for Into the Dangerous World, and American Book Award winner for Redemption), meets on the second Sunday of each month at Oak Vino Wine Bar at 389 Main St. You can find out more on the group's Facebook Page, but the idea is that it’s a casual gathering where published and aspiring adult writers of any genre can hang out, have a glass of wine and share their work. Feeling like expressing yourself? There’s a sign-up sheet at the door if you want to read aloud. Chibbaro reveals the genesis of the group: “I started this event because I often hear about other writers in my town, but since I’m a homebody, I don’t get to meet them. This is a way for me to invite them out and hear their work.”

There have been two Get Lit salon events so far, and they were both inspiring and well-attended. The next one, scheduled for Sunday, March 11, will feature a reading by novelist and children’s book author Jennifer Castle.

High School Writing Lab & Zine Club

Are you a teen and a writer? Beacon has you covered, too. The Howland Library has a writing group for teens designed to provide support, assistance, and encouragement for students in grades 9-12 who are working on school or creative writing projects and college essays. There’s also a Zine Club for writers, artists, and photographers (the next meeting is Friday, March 16, from 3 to 5 pm). More info about this and other great library offerings for teens can be found here on the Howland Public LIbrary's website (the top says February but it is March's events). In the past, the library has offered help sessions for writers in high school.

Other Goings-On for Writers at the Howland Public Library

Also at the library is an ongoing Book Club, an upcoming book launch for Judith Filc (Thursday, April 12). The Howland Library just hosted (on Saturday, March 3) a memoir-writing workshop for adults with Donna Minkowitz, the author of two memoirs, Ferocious Romance (a Lambda Literary Award winner) and Growing Up Golem (a finalist for both a Lambda Literary Award and the Judy Grahn Nonfiction Award). Donna became known for her coverage of gay and lesbian politics and culture in The Village Voice from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, for which she won a GLAAD Media Award. She is a former feature writer for the Village Voice, and has also written for New York magazine, Ms., The Collagist, The Advocate, and Newsday. She teaches with the New York Writers Workshop and independently - sometimes in Beacon!

The Artist’s Way – A Creative Cluster

For folks who want to reflect on their own creative process, or tap into something that needs unclogged, this Creative Cluster is an exciting and creative group that meets at A Little Beacon Space on Sundays. It loosely follows the classic book, The Artist's Way, created and written by Julia Cameron. The group is being “lightly led” by Katie Hellmuth Martin. According to the event page's description, this is a “gentle group, where people who are reading the book and going through their journey can share their thoughts and connect with others.” Artists, Non-Artists, Regular People, and People Who Want To Be An Artist But Think They Are Far From Being An Artist are welcome. This session runs from March to May and is full, but check back for info about the next session. Lots of answers to all of your questions about participating can be found here.

Classes, Readings and Book Clubs

Around town, several writing groups who would like to remain anonymous meet regularly at various watering holes and other locations. At their meetings, more active or professional writers workshop their projects and critique one another’s work. There's even a secret writers' group who won't reveal their details, but we can tell you that they meet inside of The Telephone Building, which is also the location of A Little Beacon Blog's office. They are so elusive and quiet as they hide behind their laptops, that we can only tell you that it’s for writers who have been published in national magazines and so forth.

If you are interested in small writers workshops or classes, poets Ruth Danon will soon be offering some in Beacon, while Jeffrey McDaniel offers workshops in Cold Spring. And Julie Chibbaro, of Get Lit Salon fame, also offers a writing workshop that is mostly for fiction and non-fiction writers.

On Facebook, there are a few Book Clubs, like The Beacon Book Club, and The Beacon Moms Book Club.

Finally, we can’t pass up a chance to big-up Binnacle Books at 321 Main St., Beacon, NY. They offer an impressive selection of books, a willingness to order anything we want as long as it’s available, and a number of great readings, events and book club meetings.

Plus, see here for the great lengths gone to by Beacon Reads, the little bookstore next to the Howland Public Library. Proceeds from their book sales (of donations and retired library books) go toward the Howland Public Library. In this photo below, a volunteer from Beacon Reads hand-delivered a copy of The Artist's Way to the first meeting of the creative cluster.

A volunteer from Beacon Reads (left) hand-delivered a copy of The Artist's Way to a study group participant, Martha P. Humphreys (right).
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin

Happening This Weekend - 3/2/2018

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Hope you had a safe and cozy snow day! At least the frozen flakes have Beacon's reservoirs filling up - the drought level has been lifted thanks to this season's rain and snowfall. Kick your cabin fever to the curb during these last days of winter by getting out there to take your favorite class (or the intriguing class you've never taken), get some retail therapy, and sit in on a cultural experience. Your highlights for the weekend and week ahead are below. Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your out-and-abouts next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. CANCELED Reel Life Film Club presents “First Position” Day: Friday, March 2, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Due to the weather, the library is closed. Check back to see if this event will be rescheduled. Information > Dutchess Country St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wappingers Falls Day: Saturday, March 3, 2018 Time: 1 pm Location: Village of Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Celebrating Women’s History Month - Opening Reception Day: Saturday, March 3, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Inon Barnatan, Piano Day: Sunday, March 4, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     The Artist's Way: A Creative Cluster Day: Sunday, March 4, 2018 (the beginning of a 12-week series) Time: 1:30 pm Location: A Little Beacon Blog's Space, 291 Main St., First Floor, First Door, Beacon, NY An Artist's Way group is being held at A Little Beacon Space on Sundays for the 12-week journey that Julia Cameron writes about and teaches via her classic book. This meeting time and space will be a gentle group, where people who are reading the book and going through their journey can share their thoughts and connect with others. The group serves as a connection point and hopes to foster creativity in all and nurture community. Drop-ins welcome if you can't make the entire series. Information > Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Updates have started flying in for A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide. Get the latest dates from All Sport, Beacon Art Studios Fashion Camp, Camp Robbins, Camp @ the Camp from Beacon Parks and Recreation, Beacon Performing Arts Center, and Common Ground Farm Day Camp. But that's just the beginning... More updates are coming, so check back often! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!                              Flea Boutique Sale at CreateSpace Day: Saturday, March 3, 2018 Time: 9 am to 6 pm Location: CreateSpace, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Blowout Sale! 50% off! PS: This is where this copy of The Artist's Way was found.     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Have you seen these crystal-clear frames by Dita yet? They have gold-tone hardware on the sides. Go ahead - take a closer look at Luxe Optique. These specs will look even cooler on your face.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street www.stylestorehouse.com (near Utensil) Dress up your spring style with sweet lace bralettes by free people and jewels by Five and Two, Yunis K and Wolf Circus. Are you following Style Storehouse's Instagram yet? You should, it's good... Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Lambs Hill has changed up their window for spring! The storefront windows of bridal stores are famous - forever leaving fanciful impressions in the minds of the young dreamers who pass them. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide - Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse! Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! TIP: Up the hill from Lambs Hill Bridal is The Blushery, a makeup counter and laser hair removal boutique, all in one, serving men and women. SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Do you need to find your own health insurance? The agents at Antalek & Moore can help you navigate the journey, as there are a variety of moving parts associated with health insurance coverage. Call them at (845) 831-4300 to start your search. BeaconArts The Lip Sync Battle is a joint fundraiser, featuring an all-star cast of Beacon community leaders and other luminaries. They'll battle it out in support of BeaconArts and the Center for Creative Education. Hosted by the fabulous Pissi Myles. Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 Tickets > InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers of InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures for your business's Instagram. This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Get fit! Details > Tin Shingle Do you ever see this sign hanging from the office door of Tin Shingle in Beacon's historic Telephone Building? If you've ever wanted to watch the webinar that is being produced, while Tin Shingle teaches easy techniques in PR, social media, SEO and more, you can see it right now, in the Replay section of Tin Shingle. Browse the Collection > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Meet and mingle with other businesses in Beacon and beyond at the Southern Duchess Country Club on Tuesday, March 6, as the Beacon Chamber of Commerce's membership expands to include other communities who want to work together. You don't have to be a member to attend this meeting, and you can bring a guest! Details > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, is a perfect spot for your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go 'round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/23/2018 (plus a Main Street Challenge!)

You've got lots to brighten your day out here on the streets of Beacon and in the surrounding Hudson Valley. If you've not been to Beacon's Main Street and surrounding side streets lately - and that includes you Beacon locals! - then accept this challenge: Drive or walk down Main Street and pull over to walk into one store you've never been to before. Then tell us about it here in the comments! Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping events that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your to-do's next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Movies That Matter Film Screening: "I Am Not Your Negro" Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY This documentary journeys into black history and connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of Black Lives Matter. The film, based on the writings of James Baldwin, questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of three leaders, Raoul Peck has directed a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for. Information > Garrison Art Center's School Invitational Theme Exhibition; Inside the Outsiders and Mentor Program Show Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: Opening reception 3 to 5 pm Location: 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY This exhibition includes work by students from Beacon High School as well as artists residing in Beacon, serving as mentors. Information > Soup4Greens Fundraiser Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Farmers' Market, 413 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon SURJ and Story Time Film Screening: "Whose Streets?" Day: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Beacon Hebrew Alliance, 331 Verplanck Ave., Beacon, NY The film takes a close-up look at the civil unrest that erupted after a shocking act of violence in Ferguson, Missouri - and the decades of simmering tension leading up to it. Discussion to follow screening. Information > NEW WEEKLY EVENT: Swing Dancing at the Elks Club Day: Every Thursday Time: 7pm Location: Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Repeating Event Guide. NEW MONTHLY EVENT: Southern Dutchess NAACP Member Meeting Day: Every third Thursday of the month Time: 7 to 10 pm Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Maddie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Repeating Event Guide. Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. Easy Peazy Pajama Pants with Katy Hope Level: Confident Beginner Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Learn To Love Your Machine with Hilary Oak Level: Absolute Beginners Day: Saturday, February 24, or Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: Beetle & Fred, 171 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Essential Oils 101 Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 1 to 2:30 pm Location: BeBhakti Yoga Center, 89 Dewindt St., Beacon, NY Hair & Makeup Techniques for Film Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: 6 to 8:30 pm Location: The CineHub LLC, 20 W. Main St., Suite 4, Beacon, NY Information > Thank you to Beacon Pilates for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes and workshops of all kinds, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Harlem Wizards vs. Beacon City School Staff All Stars (Public School Fundraiser) Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: Doors open at 6 pm, game starts at 7 pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY The Wizards are coming! The trick team will play/perform on Friday, February 23, at 7 pm at the Beacon High School gym. Watch teachers and community members play against the Harlem Wizards! At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. It's two hours of family time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together. This fundraising event is hosted by the Rombout Middle School PTO, Beacon High School PTSO, and the National Honor Society. Buy tickets here > Information > Events like this are tracked in A Little Beacon Blog's Public School Fundraising Guide. Anime & Manga Club Day: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location:How land Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > How to Make Cake Balls Ages: Tweens, Teens, Cake Hobbyist Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: The Cupcakery, 1004 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > 2018 Bulldog Baseball Winter Camp Day: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: 10 am to noon Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Kids &smp; Canvas: “Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss” Day: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Time: 11 am Location: Eat Paint Love, 331 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide. Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide! BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Go ahead... try these on. There are lots more styles like these beauties by Anne & Valentin in Luxe Optique now. Not sure about your prescription? No problem. The doctor is in! Get an eye exam for $45, or $25 if you buy glasses within seven days of the exam. BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street www.stylestorehouse.com (near Utensil) BOOT SALE!! That's right, ladies. Don't let that one day of 70 degree temps trick you. You still have plenty of time to wear boots this season, and have a great pair for next year. Don't miss this sale! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Did you know that capes are a huge trend this year? Even (especially?) if the cape is transparent with fabric flowers falling from it? See new samples and accessories in the Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, like this tulle cape from the Justin Alexander Signature line. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you have your hair done in Beacon? Or get a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Do you know if your jewelry is covered under your homeowners insurance policy? What about your laptop? What if a tree falls on your house, what is covered then? The agents at Antalek and Moore can answer all of these questions for you. Call them at (845) 831-4300. Rhinebeck Bank If you haven't already taken your mid-winter break, now is the time to escape to Emerson Resort & Spa in Ulster County. Michelle from Rhinebeck Bank visits the resort to learn about their recent multimillion dollar renovation, which included work to the spa. Learn more about it here in this episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank! InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers at InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures to perk up your Instagram presence. Katie Hellmuth Martin and Leigh Baumann from A Little Beacon Blog are also designers at InHouse Design Media. They can train you, too! This four-week private workshop is like an amazing fitness class, but to get your photo skills in shape. Available to businesses and artists within a 10-mile radius of Beacon. Learn more here > Tin Shingle - Open House FREE MEETING FOR BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, NONPROFITS (This month only!) This Monday! Join Tin Shingle for the monthly member meeting. Bring your PR Homework, which consists of stacks of magazines and newspaper sections you want PR in. We will brainstorm how you are going to make that happen. Normally this meeting is for Tin Shingle's Community Level Members only, but for the month of Love (February), it's open to all. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: 291 Main St., Beacon, NY, First Floor, First Door Beacon Chamber of Commerce Vendor applications are now being accepted for the Cupcake Festival. Get the application here > BeaconArts BeaconArts has announced a new slate of leaders to kick off 2018 and usher in a new era of service and art sponsorship. The new president of BeaconArts is artist Rick Rogers, whose gallery across from The Roundhouse overlooks Fishkill Creek. The Vice President is Theresa Goodman; Aaron Verdile continues as Treasurer; and the Secretary is Linda Pratt Kimmel. Board Members-at-Large are Hanny Ahern, Karlyn Benson, Christina Jensen, Meghan Goria, and Terry Nelson. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, convienently located in the heart of Beacon, is the perfect spot to host your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/16/2018

Happy long weekend! Some of you regular readers are away from Beacon, and some of you are away from your home to visit Beacon! Welcome :) Maybe you came here because you read about Beacon in Vogue, who recently featured The Inn and Spa at Beacon during a Hudson Valley highlight article, or on Expedia, who named Beacon as one of their Most Artistic Towns. Also it turns out, people on layovers from Stewart Airport are coming over for lunch or dinner, according to the owner of Liberty Bistro in Newburgh, in the Rhinebeck Bank video below. Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping deals that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your week next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. “Share The Love” Fitness Event Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 17-18, 2018 Time: All day Location: Zoned Fitness, 490 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Kofi & Sankofa Day: POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.     Beacon Pilates 18 West Main Street, Suite 3 www.beaconpilates.com (near the train station) Have you been inside the new space yet? The best way to start at Beacon Pilates is with their Intro Offer of two private lessons and one Trio class. Pretty soon, you'll be like the owner Juliette's daughter, climbing and hanging from the equipment. Don't you want to do this? Cooking & Pairing Class Day: Monday, February 19, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Olive U, 896 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide.   Art & Zine Club Meetup - Button Making Day: Friday, February 16, 2018 Time: 3:30 to 5 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Try Ice Skating Free Day: Sunday, February 18, 2018 Time: 10:45 to 11:45 am Location: Ice Time Sports, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, NY Information > Holiday Vacation Camp Ages: 5 to 12 Day: Monday, February 19, 2018 Time: 8 am to 5 pm Location: All Sport Health & Fitness, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.     Thank you to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Cutie patootie little cases, aren't they? That's right! These are glasses cases for one of the lines in the store, the frames of which are outrageous. Head into Luxe Optique and ask which frames come with these little cases, and take a set home.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main, by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway entrance to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street www.stylestorehouse.com (near Utensil) SALE ALERT! Joggers, sweats, loungewear - these comfy pieces go by many names and come in many shapes. In stock at Style Storehouse, they are all super soft and super cozy and 50% off right now! Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) New samples from Justin Alexander are in store now! Walk in to see them during Lambs Hill's regular hours, and make an appointment to try them on. Email lambshillbridalboutique@gmail.com, or call (845) 765-2900. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Yeah, yeah, we know how easy it is to not invest in renters insurance. You're just renting, right? But your belongings are valuable. "Renters insurance is a comprehensive way to protect all of your belongings in the event of theft or damage, and often protects these belongings both inside and outside the home," says Antalek & Moore. Call them at (845) 831-1400 to learn more. Rhinebeck Bank Michelle from Rhinebeck Bank visits Newburgh, NY, to check out Liberty Street Bistro with owner and chef Michael Kelly. Learn how this restaurant, located in Newburgh's recently designated Creative Neighborhood, came to be and what types of cuisine they offer. Watch the video to find out how Rhinebeck Bank has impacted this restaurant and helped their business develop! Also learn about Kelly's upcoming projects, including a bakery opening late this year in the Creative Neighborhood! PS: Rhinebeck Bank has a Creative Neighborhood Loan Fund! Learn more about it here. InHouse Design Media The photographers and designers at Beacon-based InHouse Design Media can help you take amazing pictures for your Instagram. How do we know how great they are? Because they are the same people behind A Little Beacon Blog - Katie Hellmuth Martin and Leigh Baumann! We can train you. It's like an amazing fitness class, but for your photos. Let us have an intervention with your Instagram feed in this four-session class. Tin Shingle - Open House FREE MEETING FOR BUSINESSES, ARTISTS, NONPROFIT GROUPS (this month only!) Do you hate marketing? Does social media overwhelm you? Do you see other businesses or projects in the newspaper, and think: "Dang - I wish that were my business/project featured there!" Then this meeting is for you. Tin Shingle is an empowerment center for businesses, artists, makers and nonprofits who are trying to get the word out about their work. Tin Shingle is run by Katie, who also runs A Little Beacon Blog. It's a nationwide, member-based resource center that has just opened up the ability to have in-person member meetings in the Hudson Valley at 291 Main Street in Beacon's Telephone Building. We're calling it The Kick A** Member Meeting, because it's there to help you kick butt in your business. Normally it's a meeting for Tin Shingle's Community Level Members only, but this month, it's open to all. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: 291 Main Street, First Floor, First Door, Beacon, NY Beacon Chamber of Commerce Psst...The Cupcake Festival is coming back to Beacon! Day: Saturday, May 5, 2018 (rain date the next day) Time: 1 to 5 pm Location: Beacon's East End Details >   BeaconArts : Beacon Open Studios This citywide art happening, Beacon Open Studios, is in motion! BeaconArts is the event's fiscal sponsor, so all signups and sponsorships go through them. Here's what you need to know: Sponsorships Available Now: Your business can place an ad in the brochure that is seen by pretty much everyone, as it includes a map of where to find each of the artists. Details > Volunteer Positions: Hurry to sign up for special volunteer jobs! Spots are filling up fast. Details > Artist Registration: Get on the map! Sign up now to be included in the official brochure and opening exhibition! Details > Opening Night: Party! Details > Open Studios Weekend: Walk or drive to visit artists on your list. Collect new art along the way! Details > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located right in the heart of Beacon, is a perfect spot to fit your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/9/2018

Happy Valentine's Weekend! As you're out and about treating someone you love to something special, the Art Galleries are freshly celebrating Second Saturday, so keep A Little Beacon Blog's full Second Saturday Guide open on your phone so that you can see what's exhibiting inside of each gallery! PS: For any Galentine on your list, duck into Howling at the Edge of Chaos near The Beacon Hotel for some female rage-tastic quote things, jewelry or just a panda pillow. Highlighted below are the events, classes, workshops and shopping deals that you need to factor into your weekend plans, as well as your to-do's next week! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. South Avenue Elementary's Small Tall Ball - Valentine's Dance Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: South Avenue PTA, 60 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Stony Kill Farm's Winter on the Farm Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018; if no snow on 2/10, make-up date February 24, 2018 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > Special Screening: Beacon Independent Film Festival ARTSGO Artists in Residence Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Gallery at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries/Clarkson University, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > “BOHEMIANS In Love and In Life” Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018 Time: Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday, 4 pm Location: Beacon Hebrew Alliance, 31 Verplanck Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Cultural Center's Valentine’s Day Dance Party Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Use the hashtag #atthehowland if you go! We want to see you, lovebirds! Information > Hairdressers Ball Charity Hair Show Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Charlie Albright, Piano Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: 4 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   Made & Given Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018 Time: Saturday, 1 to 9 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm Location: 17 E. Main St., Beacon, NY Information >   Beacon Pilates Grand Re-Opening Party! Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: 18 W. Main St., Suite 3 (near the train station) It's finally here! The big, grand re-opening party you have been waiting for! Go see Beacon Pilates' new studio in what is soon to be a very hopping area, with the new hardware store going in, and new apartment building going up. See our interview here with Beacon Pilates' founder, Juliet Harvey. Details here > Beacon of Light Wellness Center Grand Opening Celebration Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 1 to 10 pm Location: Beacon of Light Wellness Center, 4 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY Information > Monthly Literary Salon with Julie Chibbaro Day: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Oak Vino Wine Bar, 389 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Valentine-Making at CreateSpace Beacon Ages: All ages Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 9 am to 6 pm Location: CreateSpace Beacon, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Troll Cake - Princess Poppy Class Ages: All ages, 8+ preferred, younger must be accompanied by adult Day: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: The Cupcakery, 1004 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   Thank you to The Vault and to BAJA for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street (across Cliff Street from Beacon Bread Company) Peep these outrageous frames by Lafont Paris: These are a U.S. special edition called "Thirty," created for Lafont Paris' 30th anniversary in North America. "Thirty" is part of a 400-piece limited edition run, and represents an iconic design with an exciting decorative concept. The asymmetrical black and ivory carved acetate sunglass is embellished with cut-outs of the Statue of Liberty on one temple, and the Eiffel Tower on the other. We could go on, but you should probably just go see them in person at Luxe Optique.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery and use the back walkway entrance to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street (near Utensil) How lovely are these glass pearl hoops by Yunis K, now in at Style Storehouse? This brand blends old world and new wave Bohemian into one look, perfect for special occasions or for adding personal flair to everyday wear. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 (near the historic dummy light) Now offering after-hours private events at the boutique for brides and their intimate groups of up to 10 people! Email lambshillbridalboutique@gmail.com, or call (845) 765-2900. Lambs Hill also offers online booking of private events, so check with your girls then book by clicking here! Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide!  Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or have a beard trim? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency 'Tis the weekend for wedding proposals! Or just getting closer to that moment. When it's time, Antalek & Moore provides Special Event Insurance for your big day. Whether it's a fundraiser, wedding, renewal of vows, or other special occasion, Antalek & Moore can give you peace of mind on the big day. Rhinebeck Bank The Hudson Valley is lucky to have Rhinebeck Bank supporting so many arts initiatives. Currently, Rhinebeck Bank produces a video series that spotlights arts programs, nonprofit groups, and businesses. In this video, they highlight a group that gives kids access many aspects of filmmaking. The Art Effect, formerly known as Spark Media Project, is revealed in this interview series. InHouse Design Media Want to learn how to take amazing photos for your social media, with equally compelling captions? It's an art form, but you can learn how to do it for your business or brand. InHouse Design Media designed an immersive set of training sessions to up your photo game by producing really effective graphics - that don't require a designer! But as designers, we can train you in our ways... Let us have an intervention with your Instagram feed. Tin Shingle Special for the month of Valentine's Day, Tin Shingle's February Member Meeting will be an Open House, open to all business owners, artists and makers who want to come work on their PR and promotion strategies, and get to know Tin Shingle better. Bring the magazines you want to be featured in - we're going to plan ahead! Tin Shingle's Membership is a DIY PR platform for business owners who are getting the word out. Day: Monday, February 26, 2018 Time: Noon to 1 pm Beacon Chamber of Commerce Join the Beacon Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the opening of Big Mouth Coffee Roasters on Main Street in Beacon. Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 2 to 3 pm Location: 387 Main St., Beacon, NY Details >   BeaconArts You must go see the BeaconArts exhibit up now in the Gallery at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries. See the many photos and news clippings capturing the ways that BeaconArts has contributed to the culture that has shaped Beacon over the past decade and a half. Special Film Screening: The Beacon Independent Film Festival and their ARTSGO Artists in Residence documentaries from 2015, 2016, and 2017 are playing on Saturday at 6pm. Day/Time: Saturday, February 10, 6 pm Showing: “Material” – Dan Dowd. Director: Michael Arginsky “Cascade” – Margot Kingon. Director: Kate Phelan “Ambi Artist” – Donna Mikkelsen. Director: Rob Featherstone Details > A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space, conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, is the perfect fit for your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too! Sponsors make the local media go round. Reach our readers and support our publication at the same time. Advertising with A Little Beacon Blog is effective because we design ways to make it work for you. See our Media Kit for ideas! Click here to learn about ways to advertise on A Little Beacon Blog. Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/2/2018

Take that, first month of the year! February is up next, and it’s time to dream of Valentine's Day love and Super Bowl sides. Need some instant spring in your home? Beacon D'Lights "over-shopped" their spring floral picks and put them all at 40 percent off. Time to freshen up! Meanwhile ... get out there! You'll find Seussical The Musical and others, an art opening for National African-American History Month, and more. Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Seussical The Musical Days: Thursday to Saturday, February 1 to 3, 2018 Time: Thursday and Friday, 7 pm; Saturday, 1 and 3 pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Information > Dia:Beacon Staff Show Opening Reception Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: Noon to 9 pm Location: Dia:Beacon pop-up satellite, 1 East Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Reel Life Film Club presents “Waste Land” Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 6 pm Location: Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Route 403, Garrison, NY Information > Art Opening Reception: National African-American History Month Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 (reception); February 3-25, 2018 (exhibit) Time: 2:30 to 4:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Last Minute Soulmates Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 7 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   Flea Boutique Encore Sale Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Location: CreateSpace, 145 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >     Beacon Pilates 18 West Main Street, Suite 3 (near the train station) Beacon Pilates' new studio is gorgeous and filled with natural light. If you have core work to do - tightening that tummy or your entire body - then the group classes or semi-private sessions at Beacon Pilates are for you. Mat classes start at $15 and are discounted when purchased in packages. Don't wait for their re-opening party that is next weekend to come in - these strength moves are going on now. Free Yoga! Grand Opening Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: All day Location: Beacon Yoga Center, 464 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Soulful Flow Day: Sunday, February 4, 2018 Time: 10 to 11:30 am Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY Information > Thank you, Beacon Pilates, for sponsoring the Classes for Adults Guide! For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Adult Classes Guide. Card & Board Games Club Day: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 3 to 5 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Mozzarella Cheese making with Stacey Lynch Adnams Ages: 7-12 Day: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Time: 11 am to noon Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit our Kids Classes Guide.   NEW GUIDE!  The Public School Fundraising Guide Parents, teachers and students are hard at work coming up with creative ways to raise money for Beacon's Public Schools. Some of those ways involve events. A Little Beacon Blog has dedicated an editor to tracking these and updating this new Guide! Below are upcoming opportunities: GLENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Matt Stevens Alakazam MAGIC SHOW! Day: Friday, February 9, 2018 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Glenham School, 20 Chase Drive, Beacon, NY Information >   Thank you to BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street (near Beacon Bread Company) Take a peek at the new luxury line by Jacques Marie Mage, in at Luxe Optique. Each frame is handmade and comes only in super limited quantities (see these behind-the-scenes photos), making them very rare and collectible. Each case is made specifically for the frame that it holds. You'll want to see this.     BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END PARKING HINT: Park behind 1 East Main by the Hudson Valley Brewery, and use the back walkway to come up to Main Street! Style Storehouse 484 Main Street (near Utensil) Perfect for this time of year, Style Storehouse is stocking Andrea's Alchemy - nourishing wellness and skincare concoctions to nourish the body and soul. The line includes facial oils, body oils, essential oils and hand sanitizer. Throw a bottle in your purse and go. Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main, Retail #3 (near the dummy light) This is the busiest time of year for engagements and wedding planning, with Valentine's Day right around the corner. Even if you're not planning a wedding, be sure to go in to see Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique's own line of wedding gowns, so you can recommend them to your friends. Thank you to the following shops for sponsoring our Shopping Guide! Luxe Optique, Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique, and Style Storehouse. Where can you get your hair done in Beacon? Or a beard trim? Or eyelash extensions? Find out in A Little Beacon Blog's Beauty Guide! SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Susan Pagones' next Defensive Driving course is on for Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 am to 3 pm. This is your opportunity to increase your chances of saving money on your car insurance, and decrease your chances of getting a ticket or into an accident. Lunch is included, so save your seat now. Call Thomasine to reserve your spot: (845) 245-6292. Rhinebeck Bank This week's episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank features the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and Museum in Hyde Park, NY. The museum's curator, Herman Eberhardt, speaks with Michelle Barone-Lepore about the new permanent exhibit, which offers more audio and interactive technology to create an immersive experience. “It’s a completely redone museum,” says Herman, promising that anyone who hasn't been since 2013 will be in for a new experience. Opening on April 21 is an exhibit of World War II posters, from the museum's own large collection. Visitors can also easily see Eleanor Roosevelt's home, Val-Kill, for an experience completely focused on her. Watch this episode of Wake Up With Rhinebeck Bank for peeks inside everything mentioned here! Beacon Chamber of Commerce Meet and mingle with other businesses in Beacon and beyond, as the Beacon Chamber's membership expands for the February meeting, to include other communities who want to work together. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to showcase the benefits of joint membership. Stephanie Carapola Jones, owner of The Blushery on Main Street, will give a tour of everything amazing that happens in her boutique and beauty bar! Membership is not required for this meeting, and you're encouraged to bring a guest! Learn more here.   BeaconArts BeaconArts congratulates new Board Members: Hanny Ahern Karlyn Benson Meghan Goria Linda Pratt Kimmel Officers will be chosen at the next Board Meeting, currently scheduled for February 14. If you are new to Beacon, here's a quick reminder of the mission driving BeaconArts: "BeaconArts' mission is to foster and encourage the advancement of the City of Beacon as a center for arts and culture. We work to enable resident artists of all disciplines to live and thrive in Beacon by widely promoting their projects and events, as well as to develop and facilitate inspiring creative experiences and programs that promote a vibrant community and enrich the lives of our local citizens." Tin Shingle : Member Meeting The first Member Meeting at Tin Shingle went very well! We got to meet a new member, the eco-baby clothes maker Lucky Bug Clothing. All of their goods are sewn in Newburgh or Brooklyn. The next member meeting is the last Monday of the month, February 26, at noon, and it's an Open House! We want to meet and empower as many business owners, artists and makers as we can, so membership is not required for the next meeting. It's our Business Valentine to you! See you then, or sooner! InHouse Design Media Let InHouse Design Media work with you and your iPhone (or other smartphone) to take some amazing pictures for your business' Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Events, your (possibly future) blog, and so much more. Anyone can press a button to take a photo, but it takes practice and experience to take the photo from the right angle, using the right lighting, cropping out the right stuff. You want to remain in control when making flyers, and restrain yourself from using every color or font just because you can. Let InHouse Design Media save you. Check out the new Social Media Photo Training for Clients package. A Little Beacon Space The time is right to host your workshop, now you just need a venue. A Little Beacon's Space is conveniently located in the heart of Beacon, and a perfect spot for your audience. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Advertise in A Little Beacon Blog Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. 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Latest from the Beacon City School Fundraising Guide: Rombout at Chipotle

Happening tonight - the Chipotle Challenge! Just kidding, it's not called that, but it is Rombout Middle School's turn at 50% of Chipotle's profits, when you buy dinner from 5 to 9 pm. Several of Beacon's public schools have been taking advantage of this corporate donation opportunity, and this is an easy way to indirectly donate to Rombout Middle School.

Take a look at what else is on the horizon in A Little Beacon Blog's Beacon City Schools' Fundraising Guide by clicking here. You'll note that the Wizards (basketball) are coming, and you'll find more easy ways to support the schools while meeting your entertainment and feel-good goals as well!

Insider Pro Tip: These school fundraiser nights are getting popular! So go early to get a seat, or plan to take that big burrito to go.

Rombout's Fundraising Goals:

Four to six tables to go outside the cafeteria doors, so students can earn the privilege of eating outside.
The Rombout PTO would also like to raise money for benches to be put in front of the building, in the bus drop-off area.
You can also donate directly to their GoFundMe campaign >

Update From Sargent's Fundraising Trivia Stars Night

Trivia Night was held at Hudson Valley Brewery with food cooked by Barb's Butchery and a slew of amazing raffle prizes from local businesses, including a growler from Obercreek Brewery, artwork, and other wins. According to the fundraiser's organizer, Erin Giunta, the night raised $2,700 for Sargent Elementary, whose fundraising goals include improving the Recess Experience, field trips, and a beautification project for the school's auditorium.

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