The Retail Therapy Guide - 5/1/2020

READER SUPPORT A Little Beacon Blog would not be here if it weren't for YOU, our dear readers.  And we wish to share our heartfelt thanks and acknowledge you for your continued support. If you've been following us on Instagram (@alittlebeacon), we've been sharing messages from readers who have contributed through our Readers Support page.  FUNDRAISERS - HELP IN THE TIME OF THE PANDEMIC At the request of one of our new reader supporters, A Little Beacon Blog complied an easy list of fundraisers to contribute to whenever you want to. Some of these are date driven. Those will be posted to the top of the list. This is a live guide, so refresh the page, and give when you can! Start Here > MEET THE ARF ALL STARS Now more than ever ARF Beacon need your support and have launched for #givingtuesday Meet The ARF All Stars!  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, they are not able to maintain operations as normal.  The main source of funds for ARF come through fundraising events & food/supply drives which have all been postponed indefinitely. They have many animals that have been here a long time that may never be adopted through no fault of their own, "but we love them all," says ARF.  Your donation for one will help continue to provide the care needed for that pet and all of the ARF dogs and cats until they find their forever homes or no longer need ARF. But some pets come back, like Max, who came to ARF as a 3-month pup when a high-kill shelter wanted to put him and his siblings to sleep. He's back after his adopter needed to move and surrendered him. You can select the pet you want to donate to, as well as other animals in ARF's care, as needed. To see the individual animals you can donate to, click here.  The shelter will be closed to the public until further notice. This campaign is only a week long, and there are only 6 days left! Please contact ARF at www.arfbeacon.org if you are considering adoption. FIREFLY YOGA FUNDRAISER Yoga is a passion for our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez. She practices yoga, completed her teacher training, and currently teaches at Firefly Yoga in Fishkill.  They just set up a GoFundMe page in order to help with rent and utilities, continue to provide free morning meditations, free classes on Wednesdays, as well as a full digital class schedule. Check out Firefly Yoga GoFundMe Page to learn more about this community and to donate. BEACON HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS The Governor announced today that both grade schools and colleges were officially closed for the remainder of the school year. In his message to the community sent via robo-call, Beacon's Superintendent Matthew Landahl gave a moment of consideration for the Senior class. A fundraiser has been started for them, by way of yard signs. Buy a sign for $20 and show your support in your yard. Donate Now >   Howland Public Library presents "Finger Fables For Families!" Facebook Live Day: Sunday, May 3, 2020 Time: 11am Location: Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/beaconlibrary/ Got some squiggly squirming children? Get them engaged with "hands-on" storytelling! Join local storyteller Jonathan Kruk, live on Facebook Sunday 11am-12pm. Guided by a master tale-teller, children turn their hands into fabulous characters. Information > The CINEHUB Virtual Coffee Hour Day: Wednesday May 6, 2020 Time: 1pm Location: The CINEHUB via Zoom RSVP via Facebook or send them an email! Staying connected with peers is a part of staying positive and being ready for work when it returns.  Join them at the next virtual coffee event! Information > Stony Kill Spring Plant Sale Days: May 7-9, 2020 Time: See below Location: Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Stony Kill is pleased to bring you their annual Plant Sale to help generate much-needed funds for the Farm. With the recent announcement that NYS remains on pause till May 15, their plan for pick up of your plants at the farm will no longer be an option, so they are delivering your plant order to your home. This is an important fundraiser for Stony Kill right now. Orders due by Tuesday, May 5th. Information > Digital Theater with Story Screen Days: Every Day Time: Any Time Location: Your Couch Have you checked out any of the digital movie offerings from Story Screen you can watch from your home? Movies are curated by Story Screen. You can even buy a gift card for the movie lover in your life!  Make tonight a movie night!  Information >   Has your coffee routine changed in the last two months? We put together a list of where you can still get your hot (or iced) cup in Beacon - Coffee Is Essential! Who Is Roasting And Pouring Coffee In Beacon? Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, delivering, or has paused for now. THE BEACON HOTEL RESTAURANT The Beacon Hotel Restaurant is re-opening! The restaurant will be opening their doors for delivery and takeout/curbside pick up starting next Wednesday, May 6th. They will be introducing an exclusive express menu and operating with limited hours for the time being. "To do our part to support the local community, we will be providing all meals at reduced prices!" New hours starting next Wednesday are: Wed, Thurs & Fri 2-8pm Saturday 12-8pm Sunday 12-5pm They will also be donating 10% of all sales each week to various local “non-essential” small businesses. We are all in this together! Information > KITCHEN SINK Rejoice! We are so excited to learn that Kitchen Sink is launching STUFF’d!  The KS team will be bringing you a fun take-out pop up for the next few weekends. "Over the past 5 years we have loved making all different types of “dumplings” from the kreplach we served on opening night, potstickers, raviolis, empandas and more," says Kitchen Sink via Instagram. This weekend’s menu is now live their website (http://www.kitchensinkny.com/). Order online or via phone starting  take-out this weekend 4-8pm. Hungry yet? Information > YANKEE CLIPPER DINER Nothing says mouth watering like a diner breakfast right?  The Yankee Clipper Diner is once again OPEN for take out, curbside pickup, delivery, and pick up in vestibule. Hours are 9:00am - 8:00pm 7 days a week - classic diner-style. Due to increased precautions and government mandates, they are not allowed to have multiple customers in the diner at once. "If you would like to place your order in person, come in and place your order at the register and please wait for your order too be ready outside or in the vestibule," they instruct. Information > MEYER'S OLDE DUTCH FOOD & SUCH Make your own with Meyer's Olde's Dutch Sangria kits - everything you need to make your own sangria for $30.  Kits contain: 1 bottle Teira Sauvignon blanc 1 container MOD pink mix - Gifford pamplemousse, Beefeater gin, Campari and Grapefruit juice 1 container sliced grapefruit Meyer’s Olde Dutch is going take out only for now. We encourage you to order online at www.meyersoldedutch.com. Hours are currently 11:30am until 8pm Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday 11:30am until 9pm. Scheduled orders for pickup only. Information > BARB'S BUTCHERY This was exciting to see in our Instagram feed! Barb's Butchery is coming back! Beginning with a freezer sale next Friday, May 8th, and opening shop "somehow" Saturday, May 9th.  Stay tuned and give them a follow on Instagram @barbsbutchery or on Facebook. BAJA 328 It's gonna warm up this weekend, stay cool with a Baja 328's Signature Margaritas! Baja 328 is still offering pick-up and delivery orders, including go-to drinks. This includes one of their signature margaritas!  Information > Baja 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     MOTHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE ALERT Yes, A Little Beacon Blog is having a Mothers Day Gift Guide this year! Can include food or shopping. From time to time, we curate a gift guide for something special, like Candles for a moment of thanks to those who have passed during the pandemic, to great Easter ideas for those egg hunts. For those types of gift guides, we open it up far and wide for submissions at no charge. For traditional Gift Guides, like a Mothers Day, we can do this, but in order to help us continue to run this publication, we need to charge for placement in this type of traditional gift guide. PRICING: Current Advertisers: Free Level 2 Treatment - the works! Level 1: $50 (listing in Gift Guide) Level 2: $100 (listing in Gift Guide + Instagram feature) If interested, please email us and we'll send you the link to purchase/support, and we'll get your promotion set up! BINNACLE BOOKS Forget Amazon! Order Binnacle! Support Main Street for your literary needs.  Visit binnaclebooks.com and select “SHOP ONLINE” and search, browse suggested titles and new releases, and click to order. What's your next book order? Ours is Chronicles of Narnia for the kids, and maybe this one by Kelly O'Connor McNees, "Undiscovered Country," a novel inspired by the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok. Follow their eye-catching Instagram account at @binnaclebooks to see what's in stock! They are still taking care of local delivery for in-store stock as well, so keep those requests and inquiries coming! Information > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   LUXE OPTIQUE The Beacon Community misses you too Luxe Optique! Don't forget to check out their store online at https://www.luxeoptique.com where you can get $25 off a year supply of contact lenses and free shipping!  Look With Your Eyes > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK Home Take a nap on some Hudson Valley wood! PTACEK's Sprawl Day Bed is now 30% off, along with the rest of the Chunk Line and Trim Line, throughout May! Purchasing safe and easy - they offer curbside pickup or front door delivery.  Visit ptacekhome.com for more information!  PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you! LLTO (LIVE LIGHT TRAVEL OFTEN) These sweet hand carved paddle trays bring warmth to any surface. It’s nice to bring the forest inside. Use while snacking, or change up your desk with a new shape made from a natural element to place your pencils on. Each board is rich with its own unique teak root pattern. Sustainably harvested in Bali. Shop Now > LLTO is a Sponsor, thank you! THE CRAFTY HAMMER One of the first things The Crafty Hammer did upon moving to Beacon was to advertise with A Little Beacon Blog. We will never forget their support and generosity, and are doubly sad to report that they are pulling up the pins and leaving Beacon. The husband and wife team both have lung diseases that make dealing with the virus too risky. Everything in the shop is for sale (most everything). Find pieces of decor, shelving, bins, and more. See their Facebook page for pictures, and contact Joely Polokoff joely@thecraftyhammer.com with questions and interest. Start Browsing > BEAUTY TIP Are you trimming your own bangs? Shaping your own beard? Plucking your own eyebrows? Massaging your own neck? If you miss your stylist for these things, go ahead and send them some cash when you're doing this beauty update to yourself. They will thank you, and it helps them see you on the other side.   BEACON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The Beacon Performing Arts Center has released a bunch of brand new online classes for the month of May!  Classes for as young as 2 years all through college.  Each class is 4 weeks only. Plus, register your child for one class, and they can register for a second age-appropriate class for half price! Register two or more siblings and they receive 20% off. "We understand this is a difficult time financially for many families. We have many scholarships available for Hudson Valley area children." Please email Info@BeaconPerformingArtsCenter.com! Classes include Broadway Babes, Musical Theater Dance, and Nailing Your Audition! You can see the full list of classes and register by clicking here.  Please note: Each class much have a minimum of 5 participants to run. COMPASS ARTS Compass Arts classes are in the middle of their Spring session. Many of their classes have moved online on Zoom.   You can find their current and upcoming sessions online.  The next session begins the first week of May and lasts through the first week of June.  Check their schedule for specific dates depending on the class.  Information > HOWLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The library continues with their Helen Savoit Day Time Book Club. For this month, book club member - and all adults! - are welcome to answer the following four questions regarding "The Last Runaway" by Tracy Chevalier. Email your answers to Alison at adults@beaconlibrary.org by (and including) Tuesday, May 12th. Alison will then compile everyone's answers and email them back to everyone using first name only. The questions are: 1. What roles does silence play in this novel? 2. What friendships meant the most to Honor? Were they surprising? 3. How important is quilt-making to Honor and society at the time? Is a quilt just a quilt or much more? 4. Who, in this novel, is searching for freedom? In what way? Also at the Howland Public Library for grades 6-9 is their Online Philosophers Youth Café via Zoom this Wednesday, May 6th and 4pm. Dan Fisherman will be hosting a Youth Philosophers Cafe for young inquiring minds in grades 6-9. Dan will lead students in in a discussion that explores a philosophical, ethical, or socio-political issue.  This sessions will be held via Zoom.  Click here for more information. ANTALEK & MOORE Defensive Driving is back! Now you can do the online version of the Defensive Driving Class. Antalek and Moore highly recommends that you take this class in order to qualify for these benefits: • 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! From the comfort of your home, only $29.95 per person with PROMO CODE: 501 Sign Up Now > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Late night TV is back. No studios. No Audiences. In the days since the coronavirus pandemic forced hiatus, the late-night comedy shows are gradually coming back. Many of them returned to their familiar broadcast time slots, but in completely different forms. Tin Shingle has researched these shows to include names of producers and assistants to contact, for brands who are getting the word out about their business, and feel that the audiences of these shows would resonate with your message. Learn More > We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support to help us continue to produce. Even just $5. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! If you are feeling like you want to send ALBB anything as a reader then visit the new link in the ABOUT tab, called: “I Want To Support ALBB!” Different amounts are available, starting at $5. Click here  or the graphic above to learn more on how you can help! Support Here > People Who Have Given Reading your comments of what ALBB means to your life has been humbling and keeps us going. Thank you. See Who Supported >

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The Retail Therapy Guide - 4/24/2020

CSA listings are LIVE in A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory! A Little Beacon Blog is waiving the listing fee for New York CSAs for those farms with fresh produce who are trying to reach consumers seeking fresh produce, and for those people who are trying to find variation on where they are finding fresh food, and want to support local farms who have lost restaurant clients and other wholesale orders. If you don't see your farm listed, contact us and include your CSA name, website URL, Facebook, Instagram, and a one-sentence description of the type of food you offer. Read more about this new service here.  beBhakti Yoga Center in Beacon started a GoFundMe page to keep operations going in their studio. Funds from this campaign will: Help pay rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance and other studio operating costs. Help pay their dedicated staff of teachers. Help keep their classes running, community outreach programs going, and the studio thriving as a destination (you can learn about their community outreach initiatives and philanthropic endeavors on their GoFundMe page).  Beacon fitness centers have made the quick switch to conducting classes online and providing wellness support that people loved connecting with. A Little Beacon Blog has also included Fitness Centers in Beacon in our Business Directory and waived the listing fee. All other businesses are encouraged to list, and we have reduced the listing rates. Activate now, and you'll be locked in once we're on the other side of this pandemic. If you're a reader in NYC and long for Beacon - joining a fitness class is a great way to step into the Beacon community! Hop into these classes! Friday Night Cheer & Candlelight Days:  Friday, April 24, 2020 Times: 7 pm Cheer for Healthcare Workers; Essential Workers; Businesses Who Have Closed And Hope Beyond Hope To Return Times: 8 pm Candlelight for Those Who Have Passed Location: Your Front Porch/Yard/Window Join with the rest of the world as we salute the people helping us, and those who are hoping to return to their businesses. After dark, we want to light a candle for a moment of peace for those who have passed. Need a candle? We made a Gift Guide for you! The Candles Made Or Sold In Beacon. Send us pictures! Get Your Candle Now > Details About The Cheer/Candle > Yesterday's Firehouse Siren Salute For Dutchess County Maybe you heard it - the firehouse siren to honor those fighting COVID-19. A reader recorded it in East Fishkill and posted it to A Little Beacon Blog in the Comments. ALBB recorded it in Beacon, and posted it at Instagram. Oh, so many ways to access sound online. Details > Listen To Beacon's Siren > Online Offstage Chamber Music Festival Days:  Saturday, April 25, 2020 Times: 11 am and 3 pm (see below) Location: https://www.windsync.org/ Originally scheduled to perform at The Howland Cultural Center as part of their Spring Concert series, this performance has moved online.  11 am: Meet the Instrument Live: Andrew Staupe and the piano 3 pm: Virtual concert: Chamber Music from Texas - a streaming concert featuring our favorite artists and collaborators.  Presented in partnership with Kinetic, Invoke, Ivan Trevino, Apollo Chamber Players, and our guest artist, Andrew Staupe. Information > What are you going to order tonight? Steak? Or vegetarian? You've got options...Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, who's delivering, or who has paused for now. DONATIONS: The Yankee Clipper and Chill Wine Bar are raising money to keep business operations warm while they are closed. THE BEACON DAILY We are drooling over The Beacon Daily's Falafel Wrap special!  Try out this wrap with housemade chickpea falafel, white sauce, lettuce, pickled onions, fresh cilantro, cucumber, in a spinach wrap.  Your friends at The Beacon Daily actually EXTENDED their hours into the evening to give you a break from cooking. Their curbside pickup and delivery hours are: Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm  Friday to Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm Information > HUDSON VALLEY EATS Hudson Valley Eats launched their business as a dining club that gives back to nonprofits who aid in fighting food insecurity. And then the pandemic happened, and put all that on hold. Now, Hudson Valley Eats has devoted all of their time to promoting restaurants and nonprofits in need. Their Facebook Group for Restaurants and Diners has lots of takeout ideas for consumers and resources for restaurant owners. Their Facebook Group for Food Insecurity is rich with volunteer information and giving-back opportunities. They recently published a list of organizations who are helping get food to people in need right now, who could use donations. Information > EAT CHURCH (Powered Down For Now) Doing a little Mark of Eat Church Throwback! A Little Beacon Blog really appreciates Eat Church's support during this time. Mark's wife Donna Belej is deeply involved with ARF, and has an exciting announcement about ARF's annual 5K: It's happening! But as a virtual 5K. They are building a website now for people to fundraise. ALBB will be solo-running somewhere locally, and maybe you will too! Details to come. Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 Baja 328 is still offering pick-up and delivery orders, including to-go drinks! This includes their signature margaritas!  Information > Baja 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON NATURAL MARKET Running low on cookies?? Reach out to Beacon Natural Market and arrange a shopping appointment with one of their in-store shoppers. Visit their website to find out how to order. Their Instagram, @beaconnatural, is updated regularly with what's available in their store. Delivery and pickup options are available. They just hosted their first virtual tour the other day, and hopefully there will be more!    FLORA GOOD TIMES Flora Good Times has a special Curbside Pickup website to order flowers, plants, planters, and seeds for your home. You can pick up at the shop, or have it delivered. Our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, ordered a Sansevieria Trifasciata (pictured here in her home) and it was delivered to her doorstep the following day! Depending on the time you order, you may even have it delivered in a few hours! And if flowers are more your thing, check out their flower bouquet subscription options! Need help with your plants? Or you want a plant but not sure what to get? Arrange a 30-minute virtual consultation. Follow them on Instagram @floragoodtimes for their latest updates and live InstaStories. BINNACLE BOOKS Did you know that it is as easy to order books online from Binnacle Books as it is from Amazon? Take out the giant middle man and support Main Street for your literary needs. Just visit binnaclebooks.com and select “SHOP ONLINE” and search, browse suggested titles and new releases, and click to order. Of course they are still taking care of local delivery for in-store stock as well, so keep those requests and inquiries coming! Information > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE Luxe Optique is selling online! And there is a SALE going on for Hoffmann Natural Eyewear. Those who collect this line are going to love the sale tag they see in the online shop. Look With Your Eyes > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK Home PTACEK Home custom-makes furniture, as well as sells finished pieces from their Beacon storefront. The table pictured here was made from reclaimed beams from the client's demolished barn! Watch this video to see how the adjustable table works. It usually requires only one person to adjust. Watch How Easy > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you! LLTO (LIVE LIGHT TRAVEL OFTEN) We love these natural lines! Handmade by a husband and wife team in Massachusetts from upcycled wood, these black walnut bowls and salad tossers bring beauty to getting in your greens. Visit them online to learn more and see their additional color options. LLTO is offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more! Shop Now > LLTO is a Sponsor, thank you! A LUCKY CUT T-SHIRTS The T-shirts are in stock! But going quickly. If you miss your Lucky Longo, you can buy a T-shirt from her to keep her hopes alive of returning to her barbershop to cut hair. Go down memory lane when A Little Beacon Blog featured this lady barber last year. Check 'Em Out >   HOWLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Have you checked out Howland Public Library's new "Howland at Home" blog?  You can find links to all of their online programming in one place: beaconpubliclibrary.weebly.com. Your library card gives you access right now to dozens of free resources like eBooks, audio books, streaming movies and music, digital magazines, newspapers, and continuing education. This week, home access to Ancestry Library Edition has been added courtesy of ProQuest. For easy access to the free online services, go to their website, www.beaconlibrary.org. There you will find links to services on their home page. Mid-Hudson Library System has also added quick links to library resources from the main catalog page for easy access.   THE UNDERGROUND BEACON Do you need your collectible and card game fix? The Underground Beacon wants everyone to know that their Magic The Gathering sessions are still happening twice a week - Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2 pm via Zoom. Click here for more information. Information > FIREFLY YOGA Firefly Yoga is offering FREE 20-minute guided meditations 7 am Monday to Saturday. All sessions are live via Zoom.  Sign up on their website or on MINDBODY like you would a yoga class.  No experience necessary.  You can also still practice Slow Flow Yoga with A Little Beacon Blog's Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, Fridays at 11:30 am also via Zoom. Open to all levels (beginners welcome)! Drop in rate is $10. It's a nice mid-day practice to end your week. Information > ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek & Moore is loving the Howland Public Library, and gave a shout-out to them on National Library Workers Day. What do you love about your library? Chime In > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Is your internet flaky? Are more people home to use it? Is your router maybe 10 years old? Tin Shingle produces Work From Home Tips every now and then, and this week's was a feature on why replacing your router might solve your Internet problem. Watch It > We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support, even just $5, to help us continue to produce. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! If you are feeling like you want to send ALBB anything as a reader, then visit the new link in the ABOUT tab, called: “I Want To Support ALBB!” Different amounts are available, starting at $5. Click here or the graphic above to learn more on how you can help! Support Here > People Who Have Given Reading your comments about what ALBB means to your life has been humbling and keeps us going. Thank you. See Who Supported >

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The Retail Therapy Guide - 4/17/2020

Binnacle Books has teamed up with @fareground, converting their dollar book shelves into a TINY FOOD PANTRY for the time being. Take what you need, leave what you can. If you have food or funds to spare, please help Binnacle Books keep this pantry stocked for anyone who is in need. Please note, if you’re adding to the shelves please make sure the food is nonperishable, super well-sealed, and is not expired!  Safe Haven Thrift Shop & Pet Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization that has been running a pet food pantry for 8.5 years, helping Dutchess County residents feed their pets. They are also involved with the Beacon Barks Parade. Normally, the residents they assist have to meet an income requirement. However, many people right now are out of work due to the virus, and the pantry wants to temporarily help them. Pet food is available for pickup on Saturdays. Location: New address is 1545 Route 52, Suite 8, Fishkill Day: Saturdays only from 10 am to 1 pm How It Works: Come on Saturday and fill out a form and receive pet food. You can return in 3 to 4 weeks for more, depending on how much food is given. How To Donate: 1. Drop off bags of cat or dog food during the pickup hours listed here. 2. Write a check to Safe Haven Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 596, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market will open its 2020 season one month early on Monday, May 4, to increase access for City residents to fresh, healthy food during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The Market will run weekly on Monday afternoons from 3 pm to 6:30 pm in the Pavilion at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St. in Poughkeepsie. Though the main museum is closed to visitors at this time as part of “New York on Pause,” the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is in a unique position among museums across the nation in that part of its core program – a public farmers market – has been deemed an essential business. Beacon of Light Virtual Cabaret! Day: Saturday, April 18, 2020 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Facebook Live! Join Beacon Performing Arts Center for a night of musical theater by joining together as a community to celebrate the arts. Featuring kids throughout the Hudson Valley, ages 3 through college! Information > The CINEHUB Virtual Coffee Hour Day: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: The CINEHUB via Zoom RSVP via Facebook or send them an email! Staying connected with peers is a part of staying positive and being ready for work when it returns. So, please join them at the next virtual coffee event! Information > What are you going to order tonight? Steak? Or vegetarian? You've got options... Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, who's delivering, or who's remaining paused for now. DONATIONS: The Yankee Clipper and Chill Wine Bar are raising money to stay warm while they are closed. BARB'S BUTCHERY While Barb's Butchery remains closed, you can still show your support by ordering a special “tip jar” T-shirt! Barb's Butchery is selling fun joke shirts with phrases such as "Butcher's jokes are the wurst!" and "A butcher's error is a missed-steak!" See more in their Instagram post and pre-order at info@barbsbutchery.com Information > EAT CHURCH (Powered Down For Now) Pickling Brine Recipe: 1 cup hot tap water 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 10 tablespoons sugar 3 teaspoons salt - Cover cut vegetables with brine and seal tightly in jar or other airtight container. - Even though they're ready to eat within a couple of hours, the pickles will get more flavorful with added days. - Use for carrots, cucumber, daikon, etc. - Tell us what you think and share the results! - Stay safe, everyone. Follow Along > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 Baja 328 is still offering pick-up and delivery orders, including to-go drinks! This includes one of their signature margaritas!  Information > Baja 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON FARMERS MARKET OPEN Beacon's farmers market opens for pre-online ordering (Friday afternoon order deadline) and Sunday pickup. Normally, pre-ordering ends on Fridays for Sunday pickup, but you could maybe still try! Now also offering delivery. The vendors are not on the property. All orders are pre-packaged into bags for those picking up (see this picture). The usual social aspect of this farmers market isn't here anymore, for now, but the delicious food remains. Details Here > LAST OUTPOST STORE Every purchase made online will come with a free western bandana to help keep your inner bandit safe. Online now at www.LastOutpostStore.com. Free local delivery with coupon code LOCALDELIVERY.  PS - meet Chris and Allison's new shop puppy, Leloo!  Well, you can't meet her in person yet, but you will soon!  Information > BEETLE & FRED With the executive order requiring all New Yorkers to wear masks in public when they cannot socially distance beginning today (4/17), mask makers are going through their fabric supplies quick! If you need fabric for mask-making, Beetle & Fred have fabric available in their online shop (bonus, many come in fun designs!) for $5 shipping and free local delivery. Start Browsing >   KAIGHT  The worker bees at Kaight have been busy while the brick-and-mortar store has been closed, getting the space spruced up for their reopening. Please continue to visit them on Instagram/social media @kaightshopbeacon for updates. Free shipping on domestic orders above $75! Shop online >  BINNACLE BOOKS Binnacle Books continues to be stocked with signed, rare, and first editions. Order anything through https://www.binnaclebooks.com/order-books, or reach out via their Instagram DM with any questions! Information > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE Luxe Optique is selling online! Look at these Francis Klein frames. Designed and handcrafted in Paris, the plain frames are handmade in a French factory and the accents are designed by their team and handcrafted by talented artists. The skills of the artists include hand-engraving, laser drawing, rhinestone, 3D elements or haute couture jewelry placement. Look With Your Eyes > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK Home Featured in last week's comical Shouts & Murmurs section in the New Yorker magazine titled "Fear Of Missing Out" is the act of moving around a desk to make things feel different in a room you are in every day. Further - the new act of watching other people move around their desks to make their days feel different. Can you imagine if this (pictured here) was your desk ? It could be. Made by PTACEK Home, who has a store right here in Beacon. They can provide the look that will change your space. Start Dreaming > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you! LLTO (LIVE LIGHT TRAVEL OFTEN) It might be a little bit chilly this weekend. Take a look at LLTO's new Cozy All Season Throw, available in different colors. This reversible double-weave throw looks good on any surface, feels good on you and is made by a company whose quality and sustainability we can get behind. Visit them online to learn more and see their additional color options. LLTO is offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more! LLTO is a Sponsor, thank you! KNOT TOO SHABBY Knot Too Shabby's owner, Karen, was in her shop today, fulfilling orders. "I am at my happy place checking in shipments and filling customer orders today. If you are looking to do a project and need supplies you can order online at knottooshabbyny.com or call the shop at (845) 440-8001. Curbside delivery and shipping available." Knot Too Shabby sells some of the best furniture and wall paint - Annie Sloan Home - which is only available in select boutiques like this. She also sells paintbrushes (the right ones make all the difference - trust us) and stencils. A perfect project for the weekend or any day. SALON DAE with DANIELLE Got transitioning hair? Are you a new curly girl? Not sure how to shampoo and condition? Danielle's got you, over at virtual Salon Dae. In this video, she treated one side of her hair with conditioner, then she shares tips for the other side. Watch the video. People have been craving schedule and routines in their lives. Some activity centers have been providing that. Here are a few: HOWLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Howland Public Library has created a Howland at Home blog so you can find links to all of their online programming in one place: beaconpubliclibrary.weebly.com. Your library card gives you access right now to dozens of free resources like eBooks, audio books, streaming movies and music, digital magazines, newspapers, and continuing education. This week, home access to Ancestry Library Edition has been added courtesy of ProQuest. For easy access to the free online services, go to their website, www.beaconlibrary.org. There you will find links to services on their home page. Mid-Hudson Library System has also added quick links to library resources from the main catalog page for easy access.   THE UNDERGROUND BEACON Do you need your collectible and card game fix? The Underground Beacon wants everyone to know that their Magic The Gathering sessions are still happening twice a week - Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2 pm via Zoom. Click here for more information. Information > FIREFLY YOGA Digital yoga classes are also available through Firefly Yoga in Fishkill. Our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, teaches Slow Flow (Gentle) class Fridays at 11:30 am via Zoom. Open to all levels! Drop-in rate is $10. Sign up through the MINDBODY app at least an hour beforehand so you can receive the meeting room link. It's a nice mid-day practice to end your week. Information > ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek & Moore is celebrating Foodie Friday every Friday, and wants to know who you are ordering from!? Show some love to Beacon's local restaurants, and chime in on Antalek & Moore's Instagram! Chime In > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE How was your week? If you had a lot you wanted to get done; if you are a creator who had a lot of ideas; if you are an employee who had a lot of requests from a boss; if you are a teacher who is designing a never-before-had distance learning program; if you are a person who had to apply for a lot of financial relief, remember this: "one thing at a time." Pick one thing and move forward with it, and quiet those other requests that threaten to distract you. Read More > FREE CSA LISTINGS It's CSA season right now. That means you can sign up with a local farm in the Hudson Valley to have fresh produce reserved for you. A Little Beacon Blog is making available to all CSAs in New York the ability to list themselves in our Business Directory. People are searching our website right now looking for a list. Fill it! Details Here > We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support, even just $5, to help us continue to produce. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! If you are feeling inclined to send ALBB anything as a reader, then visit the new link in the ABOUT tab, called: “I Want To Support ALBB!” Different amounts are available, starting at $5. Click here or on the graphic above to learn more about how you can help! 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The Retail Therapy Guide - 4/10/2020

Hey hey! Happy Passover, Easter, and Ramadan around the corner. If you're still looking for Spring Egg Hunt gifts, you will find them in A Little Beacon Blog's Hunt Gift Guide - right here in Beacon! No shopping required. Porchside delivery and curbside pickup available! Check it out to see what you can find. We found all kinds of goodies! Glad we weren't the only ones to notice New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's style! Vanity Fair has done a roundup of bomber jackets he would probably approve of.   Second Saturday Arts Guide Sponsored By No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works. For those of you social distancing on solo walks on Main Street, there are virtual experiences open in some art galleries. Second Saturday Guide Editor Catherine Sweet has compiled them all for you in A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Guide here! "Some venues are taking their exhibitions global - like, to the World. Wide. Web," Catherine says. "Get the details on any online exhibitions we’re coming across." Bau Gallery 506 Main St. ONLINE for Second Saturday: In the 183rd consecutive exhibition at Bau Gallery, the Main Room will have Roots, a group show from Bau members, whose work here is in response to the word “roots.” In this show, “our artists have the chance to create one-off works of art outside of our regular everyday practice. ... We do have a show up in the windows and the front gallery for passersby to enjoy through the window."   SECOND SATURDAY ART GALLERY GUIDE Beacon Virtual CSA Fair Day: Saturday, April 11, 2020 Time: 12 pm Location: hudsonvalleycsa.org/csa-fair Discover what your local vegetable, meat, and flower farmers have to offer at the Hudson Valley CSA Coalition’s first-ever Virtual CSA Fair on Saturday, April 11, 11 am to 2 pm. Beacon area residents should tune in at 12 pm to meet the farmers serving this area with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs.  Information >   What are you going to order tonight? Steak? Or vegetarian? You've got options... DONATIONS: The Yankee Clipper and Chill Wine Bar are raising money to keep their staffs warm while their doors are closed. VÉGÉTALIEN After a successful weekend, Végétalien is continuing with DoorDash/curbside pick-up/takeout. You can call to order at (845) 765-1943, send a message on their Instagram, order through DoorDash, or email at vegetalienbeacon@gmail.com. They will only be accepting cards or exact cash. If this weekend goes well, their takeout hours will be extended. Follow their Instagram for updates. Information > BARB'S BUTCHERY While Barb's Butchery remains closed, you can still show your support by ordering a special “tip jar” T-shirt! Barb's Butchery is selling fun joke shirts with phrases such as "Butcher's jokes are the wurst!" and "A butcher's error is a missed-steak!" See more in their Instagram post and pre-order at info@barbsbutchery.com Information > EAT CHURCH (Powered Down For Now) Pickling Brine recipe: 1 cup hot tap water 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 10 tablespoons sugar 3 teaspoons salt - Cover cut vegetables with brine and seal tightly in jar or other airtight container. - Ready to eat within a couple of hours, will get more flavorful with added days. (Store in fridge.) - Use for carrots, cucumber, daikon, etc. - Tell us what you think and share the results! - Stay safe, everyone! Follow Along > Eat Church is a Sponsor - thank you! THE PANDORICA The tea-room turned Doctor Who–themed restaurant is riding out the pandemic with owner Shirley's English-style cooking. The weekend special: Shrimp Po'Boy with a spicy Cajun tartar sauce on toasted hoagie bun. Chicken corn chowder (has bacon). Open Thursday to Sunday, 4 to 8 pm Menu > BAJA 328 Details Here > BEACON FARMERS MARKET OPEN Beacon's farmers market opens for online pre-ordering (Friday afternoon order deadline) for Sunday pickup. Normally, pre-ordering ends on Fridays for Sunday pickup, but you could maybe still try! Now also offering delivery. Details Here > ACCUPRINT 'N' SHIP The folks at Accuprint 'N' Ship would like everyone to know that they are OPEN and trying out different ways to serve the community, like curbside pickups and drop-offs, limiting the amount of people in the store, limiting time spent in the store, and constant cleaning of their surroundings. Follow on Instagram for updates! Information > MOUNTAIN TOPS OUTFITTERS Mountain Tops Outfitters is having a “Keeping The Lights On” SALE all of April on their website. You can get 30% off all items with special discount code SUPPORTLOCAL - free shipping included. They have new Spring/Summer items up for grabs from brands like Patagonia, Prana, and Oboz. Information >   BLACKBIRD ATTIC Items can be purchased through message on Instagram, Facebook, via email info@blackbirdattic.com or call (845) 418-4840. Free local delivery available or use curbside pickup at 442 Main St. Some items are shippable. Follow their Instagram for updates and videos instagram.com/BlackbirdAttic. Information > LUXE OPTIQUE Who doesn't love a giveaway?? Right now, Luxe Optique is giving away $25 gift cards to five winners! Find the details and information on how to enter on their Instagram.  Information > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor - thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS Binnacle Books is keeping their Instagram updated with books you can purchase online, and they're delivering stock from the store directly to local customers or special-ordering new books from their distributors, which are shipped directly to your mailbox, whether you’re local or not. Order anything through https://www.binnaclebooks.com/order-books, reach out via their Instagram and DM with any questions! Get Details > Binnacle Books is a Sponsor - thank you! PTACEK Home Known for their fresh feel from the cube design that is used in several designs from PTACEK Home. They have pieces ready to go now that could ship to you, or you can send pictures of your home space for a custom build. Start Dreaming > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor - thank you! LLTO (LIVE LIGHT TRAVEL OFTEN) This sleek, ecofriendly air purifier is made from activated charcoal and all-natural materials. The Chikuno Cube is engineered into a microhoneycomb structure that optimizes the total surface area of the charcoal and amplifies its effectiveness in absorbing odors and moisture in enclosed spaces of up to 17 square feet. Made in Kyoto, Japan. Materials: Bamboo, activated charcoal, clay Dimensions: Height: 1½”, width: 1½”, length: 1½” . Care instructions: Refresh cubes by exposing to direct sunlight for at least six hours each month. This helps to release trapped odors and extends the cube's lifespan. Buy Online > LLTO is a Sponsor - thank you! SALON DAE with DANIELLE Got transitioning hair? Are you a new curly girl? Not sure how to shampoo and condition? Danielle's got your back, over at virtual Salon Dae. In this video, she treated one side of her hair with conditioner and she shares tips for the other side. Watch the video. People have been craving schedule, routine in their lives. Fitness centers have been providing that. Here are a few: THE UNDERGROUND BEACON Do you need your collectible and card game fix? The Underground Beacon wants everyone to know that their Magic The Gathering sessions are still happening twice a week - Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2 pm via Zoom. Click here for more information. Information > FIREFLY YOGA Digital yoga classes are also available through Firefly Yoga in Fishkill. Our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, teaches Slow Flow (Gentle) class Fridays at 11:30 am via Zoom. Open to all levels! Drop-in rate is $10. Sign up through the MINDBODY app at least an hour beforehand so you can receive the meeting room link. It's a nice mid-day practice to end your week. Information > ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek & Moore is together even when apart! Using this Brady Bunch-inspired picture to show you how: "Alice, turn your video on. No, it's the button on the bottom. Not that one, over to your left. FFS. Jan, you're on mute. UNMUTE YOURSELF!" But seriously, keep up with small business issues they are researching on their Facebook page - such as a recent SBA Webinar on YouTube about Economic Injury Disaster Loan Basics. Be sure to follow them also on Instagram! Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor - thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle teaches businesses, artists and makers how to get the word out about their business. Part of that package is to provide Media Contact names, social handles, and sometimes email addresses. Now during the time of the pandemic, Tin Shingle recognizes that Fox News programming is harming the world. This is not new information, but Tin Shingle is taking a stand by removing this programming from the Media Contact Database. Tin Shingle advises our small business community to not pitch any show on Fox News, despite demographic numbers. #WatchYouDisappear We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support to help us continue to produce - even just $5. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! If you are feeling like you want to contribute to ALBB as a reader, then visit the new link in the ABOUT tab, called “I Want To Support ALBB!” Different amounts are available, starting at $5. Click here or on the graphic above to learn more about how you can help! 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Takeout Is Trending As Beaconites Stay Home and Self-Quarantine

Published Date: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Photo Credit: Governor Cuomo’s Twitter

Take out before a hike outside.
Photo Credit: Lisa Marie Martinez

We love our small businesses here in Beacon. LOVE THEM. We love free enterprise, and the ability for businesses to make decisions without regulation strangling them. But we are in a pandemic here, and the numbers all around Beacon keep. going. up. All of us have had to work very hard to keep our blood pressure down, and make calm, smart choices.

Please remember that as you read this article. It is asking you to do take out. Have a picnic in your car of the lovely open faced croissant sandwich that Beacon Pantry made for you. Get that burger and fries from Barb’s and take a hike (in town, I don’t mean leave - just walk down the old train tracks or the Fishkill Creek or something and eat the burger there).

Beacon Businesses Are Doing Takeout

If you are from NYC and you have come to Beacon to get away from the pandemic that is filling ICU hospital beds needed for ventilators (Governor Cuomo’s words), please stay home. We do need your business, eventually. But all of us, probably in the whole country at this point, need to stay home and focus on our own health, eating well, taking breaks from coronavirus updates, and not standing near each other. In a bar. In a coffee shop. In a restaurant.

When A Little Beacon Blog asked Mayor Kyriacou about social distancing and the community, he sad:

“All the experts say that the most important thing that we can do is slow the transmission of COVID-19 ("flatten the curve"), so that our emergency services are not inundated. What that means in practice is canceling large crowd events, and practicing "social distancing." It does not mean shutting everything down.

”For example, the City of Beacon is shifting our board meetings to the much larger public space at the Tompkins Hose Firehouse across Route 9D from City Hall, spacing out our seating, monitoring for size of crowd, creating the option of teleconferencing, and giving board members the option of making individual personal decisions as to whether to attend in person or by teleconference.”

Beacon business in retail have been contemplating closing all weekend. Here are examples:

Temporary Beacon Business Closures:

In light of both the 50 percent occupancy reduction mandate by Governor Cuomo, many restaurants have taken measures to reduce tables. Fitness studios have limited number of guests. Whether this is being enforced is another question. Locally, on St. Patrick’s Day, bars were packed as Spain and France completely shut down their countries, and mandated that bars close, and that restaurants could do take-out. Grocery stores and petrol stations and other essential stores could stay open.

Obama’s Medicare boss issued a most dire warning.

The Bagel Shoppe in Fishkill. Patrons can eat inside, but curbside service is now a thing for them.
Photo Credit: Brianne McDowell

Echo Beacon will close to follow the school schedule and idea of social distancing. Business was busy this weekend as people got wind of the last chance to stock up. Maybe she will do pickup, however, and do something creative to shop for people while from inside.

Hudson Beach Glass was going to have their Second Saturday gallery opening, but postponed at the last minute, and temporarily closed its doors for two weeks to the public.

Binnacle Books: Has temporarily closed their Main Street doors to the public, but are still taking special orders (we order all of our books through them, no matter who the author). Their online order form is so. easy. You can also get a yearly membership for 10 percent off every purchase.

King + Curated, the custom jewelry shop that allows customers in to handle and buy jewelry, closed for two weeks and is taking custom orders via FaceTime for client meetings. Online ordering remains possible, and they plan to run sales!

Beetle and Fred canceled most of their classes, and may make other adjustments. Curbside delivery is now available for people to pick up their fabric if they want to - if they don’t want to come in.

Beacon Pantry: Same thing. To-go items are being prepped, and the pantry side of the store may start making deliveries. The eatery remains open. They do have a back parking lot to make quick, easy pickup of to-go orders.

Yankee Clipper Diner is making curbside pickup available, in addition to being open.

Beacon Bread and Tito Santana Taqueria have limited their total number of people to 20 at once, and have outside tables.

River Therapeutic Massage closed for now and canceled all massage appointments.

Barb’s Butchery is open for walk-in meat orders, but is doing take-out only for the meals. You can always call ahead.

Some restaurants are wishing that Hudson Valley Restaurant Week had been postponed, since participating in the event is a financial investment that they made.

The galleries were the first to close, with almost all of them postponing shows. The Howland Cultural Center has had almost every event cancel.

Even New York Times writer Charlie Warzel told his New Yorkers to not go to brunch right now. He got slammed in his Twitter and with emails from angry bar owners. But please. Governor Cuomo is pleading for hospital beds and for retired medical professionals to come out of retirement as he prepares for an unprecedented impact on the hospital system that the number of people needing care at the same time will have.

A Little Beacon Blog is going to be doing a big edit to our Shopping and Restaurant Guides to make it easy for you to see how to alternatively shop and eat.

Please. New Yorkers: Stay in NYC. Just stay inside of your apartments. Open the windows. Get fresh air.

Beaconites: Order takeout. Buy gift cards. Ask a store owner to bring you that package of pens that you need (I need some new pens from Zakka Joy! She is open). Beacon Barkery will deliver cat food to your porch. He did it to mine today.

The (Not) Happening This Weekend Guide - 3/13/2020

Published Date: Friday, March 13, 2020

Hiya... Whatcha doin'? Yesterday (Thursday) was a big day. The past couple weeks have actually been big weeks in terms of coronavirus takeover, as industry standard across the United States has become the cancellation of trade shows (Architectural Digest's AD Show), medical device companies swamped in backorders and canceling trade shows until October, movie companies halting international premieres until Christmas, talent agencies (such as CAA) mandating that their client meetings happen remotely. So when a reader wrote in on Wednesday to ask to ask if Beacon's St. Patrick's Day Parade was going to be canceled, we pursued the question but didn't believe that it would actually happen. The answer was that the City of Beacon and the Parade Committee had been meeting about it, and would announce on Thursday morning. This is when our brain broke. What does that mean for businesses? If gathering in a large group outside is being avoided, what does that mean for art gallery openings? This is Second Saturday! Fortunately, it is also Summer Camp Planning Season, so Wednesday night distracted us back to normal as we dove into organizational upgrades to that guide, so that parents would have an easy time searching camp options by week and age range. Thursday happened. By now A Little Beacon Blog was ready. ALBB published that the parade was canceled. Managing Editor Marilyn Perez began fielding the cancellation emails for other events. Second Saturday Guide Editor Catherine Sweet began thinking about how to address the semi-self-quarantine vibe that was taking over Beacon and the Hudson Valley. Governor Cuomo gave a press conference and recommended (OK, mandated) that gatherings of 500 and more were banned in all of New York State, and gatherings of less than 500 could happen, but the venue's legal capacity of the room should be reduced by 50 percent in the name of reducing density to stop the spread of the virus, in the name of not overloading hospitals. Dutchess County held a press conference, and State Senator Sue Serino then issued an email suggesting that groups limit themselves to 20 people. One reader response was: "That's family dinner." Right. That's probably the point. The virus is so contagious, and we have seen with others, like with the New Rochelle family, that carriers can be asymptomatic. So, if you feel fine, and go out because you aren't sniffling or sneezing, you still might pass it to someone, and that someone might have a minor lung issue, or a weak heart. And those people are the most at risk. Care for serious patients exists in the hospitals, but not if there are a lot of cases at once. We have the Second Saturday Guide for you below. We have a few coronavirus articles for you as well. How you balance your social life is up to you - because seeing others is important. Laughing, dancing, supporting businesses who are open - all of these things are very important. Fortunately, we are in a use-your-best-judgment zone at the moment (unlike Italy). An Insightful Letter From CEO of Cleveland Clinic - His And Other Healthcare CEOs' Requests To President Trump Beacon City Schools Will Continue Free Breakfast/Lunch Program For All Children During 2-Week Closure Beacon's Teachers Spent Professional Learning Day Creating At Home Learning Tools For 2-Week School Closure Beacon City School District Closes Schools For 2 Weeks - Why This Is Good (Words From A Doctor In Italy) Dutchess County Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Gatherings Limited To 20 Gatherings of 500+ In New York State Are Not Permitted Starting Friday 5 pm - 500 or Less Reduced By 50% - How These Businesses Are Preparing Beacon City School District Superintendent Matthew Landahl Updates Community After Governor Cuomo's Message On March 9, 2020. How To Disinfect An iPhone - A Beaconite Tech Guru Provides The Answer   SPONSORED BY:  No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works WRITTEN BY: Catherine Sweet Beacon art venues with postponed or closed notices as of 3/13 (check the individual venue for specifics): Dia Beacon: Closed until further notice. Clutter Gallery: Closed for the Kaiju Kanibal opening; online-only exhibition will happen. Gallery at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries (Clarkson University): Closed until further notice. Howland Public Library: We Persist! CoMFY show reception is canceled, but the library remains open. You could still see the art. No. 3 Reading Room and PhotoBookWorks: Closed for now, until this passes. Mother Gallery: March 21 Jenny Morgan opening canceled; gallery closed until further notice.   Special Note From Catherine Sweet, Second Saturday Guide Editor: Hey, Beaconites and any people thinking of visiting town for this month’s Second Saturday! We’re hearing about event postponements and gallery closures as they come in, and we’ll try to keep everything here updated. Please have patience with us, with gallery owners, and with one another if you’re out and about - we’re all just trying to do our best. In light of Gov. Cuomo’s statements on limiting public contact, and Dutchess County’s strong recommendations to avoid gatherings of more than 20 people (post from county legislator Nick Page on Facebook), there’s a good chance that many more Second Saturday activities will be postponed and canceled. But the art will still be there when we’re on the other side of this virus. If you do decide to go out, please be conscientious about your habits and consider the people around you. If a venue looks like it’s more than half-full, look through the window and scope it out for next time, then saunter on down to the next gallery. Remember, too, that historically, lots of art gets created when people are facing challenging conditions. GET THE ENTIRE SECOND SATURDAY GUIDE Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Parade of Green - POSTPONED Information > Maple Fest at Randolph School - POSTPONED Information > Beacon Farmers Market - CLOSED THIS WEEKEND This weekend only. Check their Facebook for next weekend. Information > Howland Cultural Center - POSTPONED EVENTS This weekend and next weekend. Howland Chamber Music Circle - POSTPONED EVENTS Information > Atlas Studios - POSTPONED EVENTS Information > Mid-Hudson Children's Museum Closed For One Week - Temporary Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com Now is the perfect time to get your frames adjusted! Are they ready for a tighter fit? Luxe Optique can do it in-store for you! Don't you want to feel this confident in your frames?   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) If you are a bride on a budget, or have a short time frame, be sure to check out this weekend's sample sale at Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique! Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for best Bridal shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique," in the town of Beacon. ⠀ Call (845) 765-2900, or book your appointment online through their website!  Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Buying a car online might seem like an easy way to get a new vehicle, but the truth is, it's even more complicated than buying a new TV. Consult with Antalek & Moore to find the right auto insurance for your car. Tin Shingle Beacon local Patti Devine is a Guest Expert on this Tin Shingle TuneUp, speaking about how to use the confusing world of Facebook Ads, should you want to. This TuneUp webinar is available for you to watch for free for a limited time. Simply visit the page and press play! Learn More >     Katie James, Inc. Offering couture branding for businesses, crafting of social media strategy, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base engaged. Learn More > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 3/6/2020

Might this be the last weekend we need mittens? Maybe! Which is perfect because this weekend is the Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade in Wappingers Falls. (Admit it, you're going to miss cute winter accessories!) There is a reason this year's daylong festival is such a big deal: Wappingers Falls has been recovering from its second major fire within a decade which happened last week. The multi-alarm fire ruined the homes of and displaced 32 (number had increased since previous reports) people and wiped out four businesses. This day will be especially important as a community comes together. There are at least two big raffles, a race, Irish coffee and hot toddies, and more fun. A Little Beacon Blog has the scoop here.   Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Dutchess County's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Wappingers Falls Day: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: 12:30pm Information > Not-So-Silent Auction For The Quiet Man Pub Sign at County Fare Day: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: Ends in the evening - but don't wait until then. Location: 2652 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY The owner of County Fare had the sign of the pub prior, and a lot of people wanted it. After last week's devastating fire in Wappingers Falls, he is auctioning it off to the highest bidder. The bidding continues until Saturday evening! Latest bid is $2,100. Get The Full Scoop > ARF Beacon - Penny Social Day: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: VFW Hall, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY Penny Social to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation. All dollars raised benefit a good cause and will touch the lives of every animal at ARF Beacon. Information > Creative Works by Fifty Awesome Hudson Valley Women, Opening Reception Day: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: Matthew Shipp (solo piano) Day: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Climate Action Film Festival Days: Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, 2020 Time: Saturday, 7 to 9 pm; Sunday, 6 to 8 pm Location: Story Screen Beacon Theater, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com The Haffmans & Neumeister line of eyewear is one of the most sophisticated in Luxe Optique right now. Just look at any one of the frames here, and go into the store to experience them in person. Going into the store is an opportunity that many do not have, since lines like this are only carried exclusively in select stores who value the craftmanship of the frame, like Luxe Optique.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) THIS WEEKEND! Madison James Trunk Show, coming up Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. The Madison James collection blurs the lines between modern and vintage, appealing to a sense of whimsy and romance. Shop their latest collection at the boutique for one weekend only.⠀ Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for best bridal shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in the town of Beacon. ⠀ Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!  Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     If You Build It: 3-D Shapes Day: Saturdays, March 7 and 21, 2020 Times: 12 to 4 pm Location: Hudson Valley MOCA - 1701 Main St., Peekskill, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.                                   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   Visit our Beauty Guide to find a new source for your hair, nails, massage, beautification and more!  HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Antalek & Moore is sharing their #employeeappreciation day love. "We couldn’t be more grateful for our Antalek & Moore family that make their office a fabulous place to work today and everyday! Thank you to each and every one of our employees. We couldn’t do what we do without you." Beacon Chamber of Commerce Now on Instagram! Do you follow @beaconchamber on Instagram? They have some new pictures flowing! Stay up to date with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce promoting businesses and events, and giving recognition to those who make Beacon so great. Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join today. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. Offering couture branding for businesses. Crafting of social media plans, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base engaged. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/21/2020

It's a grand weekend in Beacon, with the sun predicted to shine. Keep A Little Beacon Blog's guides open on your phone at all times: Restaurant Guide and Shopping Guide if you're out walking. We update them with changes, new photos, etc., so all you need to do is hit refresh! Coming Soon: ALBB's Business Directory - for all businesses who want to reach our readers with their amazing services. It's live now actually, waiting for your listing. Fill it up! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Day: Saturday & Sunday, February 22-23, 2020 Time: 3 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Beacon Open Studios Fundraiser! "Back To The Twenties" Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 6 to 9 pm Location: St. Rocco's Society, 26 N. Chestnut St. Beacon, NY Information > Get your dancing shoes ready, it’s a Roaring '20s Costume and Fundraiser Ball for Beacon Open Studios. Tickets are $35 online, and increase the day of at the door. Read more about it on our blog by clicking here!  Intro To Beekeeping Class at Stony Kill Farm Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Location: 78 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY (just outside of Beacon, along Route 9D) Tickets are $45/student ages 12 and older. Email foundation@stonykill.org to register. Information > Soup4Greens 2020 Fundraiser Day: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Beacon Farmers Market, Veterans Place, Beacon, NY This event is in support of Greens4Greens - a food benefit incentive program that creates greater food access for shoppers at the Beacon Farmers Market. Read more about it in our article.  Information > By God's Grace Ministries On Main Street Celebrates 23 Years and Black History Month Celebration Day: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Time: 11:15 am Location: 230 Main St., Beacon, NY As first reported by the Beacon Free Press, By God's Grace Ministries, the church in a storefront on Main Street near Mr. Alvin Bell's Barber Shop, is celebrating 23 years in Beacon. Senior Pastor Dr. Audrey E. Giles will celebrate during the service. African attire will be worn as part of the celebration. Read More > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.   BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com It's time we feature Leisure Society, the stately line of frames in Luxe Optique. Leisure Society is dedicated to heirloom design; creating an object once with the intention of having it last forever. The collection is made with only the most luxurious of components: titanium frames, 12, 18, and 24k gold plating, and diamonds.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) THIS WEEKEND!  Check out the Allure Couture Trunk Show to shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only. Friday to Sunday, February 21 to 23! Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for best bridal shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in the town of Beacon. ⠀ Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!  Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   This just in: New owners of Ella's Bellas announce new name and branding. Read all about here in A Little Beacon Blog's latest article. Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!     Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.                                   Defensive Driving Course Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Visit our Beauty Guide to find new pros for hair, nails, massage, beautification and more!  HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency How can you donate a dollar on a ❤️ heart to the American ❤️ Heart Association at Antalek & Moore? It's easy! Susan and Vince show you how in this video. Beacon Chamber of Commerce Now on Instagram! Do you follow @beaconchamber on Instagram? They have some new pictures flowing! Stay up to date with the Beacon Chamber of Commerce promoting businesses and events, and giving recognition to those who make Beacon so great. Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join today. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. Couture branding for businesses. Crafting of social media strategies, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base engaged. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Beacon Farmer's Market To Host Soup4Greens 2020 This Sunday!

This Sunday, February 23, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Beacon Farmers Market is hosting Soup4Greens, where 100% of the proceeds goes toward their Greens4Greens initiative. 

Come purchase bowls of soup donated by local restaurants or perhaps made by your neighbor during one of their Community Cooking Sessions! Bonus points if you get your soup in one of the gorgeous handmade bowls crafted by local artisans.

It will be a day celebrating fun, food, and community! If you are on Facebook, you can RSVP to their event here. The Beacon Farmers Market is located at Veterans Place on Main Street in Beacon, NY.

What Is Greens4Greens?

Greens4Greens is a unique food access program jointly run by Common Ground Farm and the Green Teen Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County. Greens4Greens is a food benefit incentive program that creates greater food access for shoppers at the Beacon Farmers’ Market, the Newburgh Farmers’ Market, and the Common Greens Mobile Market.

Since 2016, eligible state-funded food benefits are matched dollar for dollar through $4 Greens4Greens coupons, making fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to a wider base of consumers. For every EBT/SNAP purchase, and/or $4 that a family spends using federal assistance programs, such as the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, they receive a Greens4Greens coupon for $4 that can be used to purchase more fruits and vegetables, doubling their buying power! 

Artists And Their Studios Wanted: Registration For Beacon Open Studios 2020 Going On Now

Registration for Beacon Open Studios (BOS) 2020 is now open and you can sign up as an artist for this year. BOS 2020 will take place the weekend of May 15-17, 2020, which is not Second Saturday weekend, for those keeping track. This gives the city-wide art exploration event its own space to stretch without competing with the prior weekend’s schedule. This event is open to everyone. Some participating artists are professionals in other fields who commute to other cities and towns during the week, and only show off their passionate works in their studios here in Beacon.

In other words, this could be your only chance all year to see the work of these artists. And see behind the curtain. Registration closes April 8, 2020. A Little Beacon Blog is a proud sponsor once again of this event.

What Is Beacon Open Studios?

Once a year, artists of Beacon, New York, open their art studios to the public. This free, city-wide, weekend-long event has become one of the largest of its kind in the Hudson Valley. This year marks their 12th Anniversary! This event is an opportunity for the public to see how local artists’ art gets made.

In the past, spaces have included garages, sheds, apartments, offices, and other nontraditional venues of viewing art. It’s a fun way to get connected with your community and learn more about local artists, some of whom are famous nation- or even worldwide. You can pick up a map at various locations. Identify an open studio by a large red dot on a yard sign out in the lawn.

Register As An Artist

If you are interested in participating this year, register by clicking the link here.

Become A Sponsor

Not an artist but still want to get involved and show support? You can become a sponsor too by clicking here! A Little Beacon Blog has been a sponsor for this popular annual event for the last few years and is glad to be back again this year.

Happening This Weekend - 2/14/2020

Happy Valentine's Day! Main Street has plenty of places to pick up flowers, and some really unique flowers at that. A Little Beacon Blog has a list of the local florists on Main Street in our Shopping Guide, so click here quick to see where you want to go! And remember: Don't wait for someone to buy you the perfect flower. Buy yourself the bouquet or single stem you want! Do something unexpected for someone you love. Be that person, little or big. Simply stop into any shop on Main Street in Beacon to really delight someone. Promise. Treat yourself, too! See A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of the ideas. GET THE SHOPPING GUIDE Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Anti-Bullying Be a Friend/Make a Friend Party Day: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 1 to 3 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Conversation With Jenny Offill On Her New Book "Weather" Day: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Binnacle Books, 321 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Sweetheart Princess Breakfast Day: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Time: 8:30am & 9:30am Location: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival with Zoltán Fejérvári Days: Sunday, February 16, 2020 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.   BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com Dear Valentine... You need red in your wardrobe. If not as a sweater, then as a pair of glasses. Luxe Optique has all sorts of options, as you can see here. Be experimental, and try them on. This collection is from sabine be, always a favorite if you want to go outside your comfort zone, and create a new comfort zone that represents your personality.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main St., Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) Don't forget to vote for Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique for #bestofhudsonvalley2020! Visit www.hvmag.com and vote for Best Bridal Shop (#7) Type in "Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique" in Beacon. ⠀ SAVE THE DATE! Allure Couture Trunk Show coming next month! Shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only, Friday to Sunday, February 21-23. ⠀ Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!  Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Coloring Books for Adults Day: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Time: 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.                                   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here. Cold FIt Cryotherapy 473 Main Street, Suite 4 www.coldfitcryotherapy.com Two for One! ⠀ Get TWO Whole-Body Cryotherapy Treatments for the single treatment price of $65. Redeemable tomorrow, Saturday 2/15 only. ⠀⠀ Space is becoming limited, but the benefits are not! ⠀⠀ Call or text (845) 842-8085 to reserve your spot. 💞💝💘 HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency How can you donate a dollar on a ❤️ heart to the American ❤️ Heart Association at Antalek & Moore? It's easy! Susan and Vince show you how in this video. Tin Shingle If you follow retail store trends, and if you are a regular (or even infrequent) visitor to the Papyrus store in Grand Central, you should know that it and all Papyrus stores are closing. There is a “retail apocalypse” going on in big-box stores; will it - or has it already - hit Main Streets? Or is the small experience strong enough to survive? Perhaps signs are stronger that thoughtful experience thrives, as with the opening of the Frank Gehry for Louis Vuitton retail shop in Seoul? Learn More >     Katie James, Inc. Couture branding for businesses. Crafting of social media plans, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base warm. Learn More > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 2/7/2020

We're here! On the eve of February's Second Saturday! Which is one weekend away from the long weekend of Valentine's Day. This means we get double the opportunity to share with you feel-good stories. The picture of our new P.O. Box got a great response in our Instagram. This prompted us to want to hear more stories from readers about their Beacon P.O. Boxes. Please share yours in the Comments section of this article! SPONSORED BY:  No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works WRITTEN BY: Catherine Sweet   Samples Of Opening Exhibits: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St. The Southern Dutchess NAACP Black History Month exhibit returns. In celebration of Black History Month, the HPL will be exhibiting historical memorabilia in the library’s Community Room during the month of February. Organized by Barbara McCaskill, local resident and NAACP member, the display features historical items from the personal collections of NAACP members including original art, prints, photographs, political posters and historical ephemera. The Beacon Historical Society is also contributing information to the exhibit about some of the historical figures featured in the exhibit and their connection to Beacon, NY.   TheoGanz Studio, 4 DeWindt St. Welcome the brilliant curating work of TheoGanz Studio back to our gallery opening roundup. Eleni Smolen is pleased to present Stonecuts from Cape Dorset. Stonecut printing is unique to the Canadian Arctic. The techniques were borrowed from the Japanese practice of woodblock printing. Instead of wood, the printmakers of Canada’s north work with the same indigenous stone used for carving sculptures. Additionally, several lithographs and etchings will be on view. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. The Howland Cultural Center presents its 26th annual celebration of African American History Month, featuring African American artists of the Hudson Valley. Painting and mixed media works by so many talents, including Jean Benoit, Ronald E. Brown, Rhonda Green-Phillips, Arnold Hayes, Ondie Thomas James, Richard Outlaw, Symantha Outlaw, Oliver Spearman, Gina Waters, Donald Whitely and Rochleigh Wholfe. No.3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works, 469 Main St. No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works’ director Paulette Myers-Rich has done it again, spotlighting an artist whose work might otherwise be unimaginable to many of us. In this case, the gallery is devoting the next two months to Rosaire Appel’s Reach, a selection of drawings and artist’s books. In Paulette’s words, “Her prolific and imaginative works encompass the acts of listening, seeing and notating sensory experiences, translated into untranslatable pages that defy conventional reading. Appel is a well-known and respected practitioner of Asemic writing, which, simply put, is ‘writing’ or a script that has no discernible content or meaning, which is left to the viewer to determine.” GET THE ENTIRE SECOND SATURDAY GUIDE Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Matilda The Musical Days: Friday to Sunday, February 7-9, 2020 Time: See below Location: The Theatre at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Friday, February 7 at 7 pm - Honey Cast Saturday, February 8 at 1 pm - Honey Cast Saturday, February 8 at 7 pm - Telly Cast Sunday, February 9 at 1 pm - Telly Cast Information > Spot Bald Eagles at Boscobel - Teatown Hudson River EagleFest Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 9 am to 3 pm Location: Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY Information > Saturday Studio for Kids Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY Information > Southern Dutchess NAACP Black History Month Exhibit Reception Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1 to 3:30 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Beacon Rising Choir - A Fundraiser For Many Local Causes Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1 pm Location: Towne Crier, 379 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Artist Talk with Helena Hernmarck Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Whispers From The Castle Keep Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 2 pm Location: Beacon Historical Society, 17 South Ave., Beacon, NY Information > Love Songs by Locals Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 Time: 7 to 8 pm Location: LLTO & PTACEK Home Store, 146 #2 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > 9 Horses EP Release Party Day: Saturday, February 8, 2020 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.     Pop-Up: Valentine Love Potions Day: Sunday, February 9, 2020 Time: 1 to 4 pm Location: Hyperbole, 484 Main St., Beacon, NY A merging of two shops on Main Street: Beacon Mercantile for the perfumes, rollers, candles and balms. All made in Beacon. Information >   BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END     Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com TRUNK SHOW: The entire collection of Jacques Marie Mage will be in Luxe Optique on Saturday for you to see, touch and try on. This is an eyewear collection that is rare, as several of the frames only come in limited edition and are numbered. For instance, there may only be 100 of one frame made in the world. Period. Drinks and snacks will be served. BONUS: A Beacon-based designer of men's and women's suits will also be in Luxe Optique on Saturday. David Reeves, who specializes in modern English tailoring, will be in with fabric samples for suits, stunning linings, and ideas.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) There are new arrivals always coming to Lambs Hill Bridal, such as this gown from @sinceritybridal. SAVE THE DATE! Allure Couture Trunk Show is coming next month! Shop their entire Summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique, for one weekend only, Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23. ⠀ Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!  Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   Go Red For Women Heart Opening Yoga Practice Day: Friday, February 7, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY $10 donation (cash or check to American Heart Association) Join Marilyn Perez (Managing Editor for A Little Beacon Blog) as she leads a special Heart Opening Vinyasa Yoga practice at Firefly Yoga in Fishkill. Friday, February 7, is National Wear Red Day, and proceeds for the class will go towards to the American Heart Association. Open for all levels, we encourage you to wear red! Reserve your spot at fireflyfishkill.com or use the MINDBODY app. Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.                                   Sensory Story Time Day: Monday, February 10, 2020 Time: 4 to 4:45 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency In 1998, Lee Ann Antalek was 57 years old when she died suddenly. She was a wife, mother of four, grandmother of three at the time (with many more to follow). She was a Mother. Sister. Friend. Lee Ann complained of being tired and having heartburn that wouldn’t go away. These were her only signs of heart disease. Signs she missed. It is for that reason her daughter, Susan Pagones, Chair of the 2020 Go Red for Women campaign here in Dutchess County, has decided to educate other women on their #1 health threat, heart disease! Throughout the month of February, Antalek & Moore will be one of the local businesses on Main Street to help you show your support. When you purchase a heart, you support the work of the American Heart Association to get the word out! Let’s help change that statistic! ❤️ Do it in memory of Lee Ann, do it for yourself, your Mother. Sister. Friend! ❤️ Learn how to donate a heart here in this video with Susan and Vince! Tin Shingle Beacon local Patti Devine is a guest expert on this Tin Shingle TuneUp speaking about how to use the confusing world of Facebook Ads, should you want to. This TuneUp webinar is available for you to watch for free for limited time. Simply visit the page and press play! Learn More >     Katie James, Inc. Couture branding for businesses. Crafting of social media strategies, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base fired up. Learn More > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/31/2020

It's flu season, and we need all the remedies we can get to fight it. Chicken stock is at Barb's Butchery, in the freezer section. You don't need to add water to this batch, but you can if you want. Then, revisit our "Feel Better Foods" article from Marika Blossfeldt, which contains several recipes that use simple (but powerful) ingredients like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and other anti-inflammatories and immunity boosters. And don't forget about that Epsom salt bath. Be well! Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   26th Annual Celebration of African American History Month - Opening Reception Day: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: 2:30 to 4:30pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Art Is Elementary Day: Through Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: Library hours Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY Art from Beacon elementary school children. Going on now in the Community Room in the back of the library. Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.                               BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com Consider Luxe Optique a mini-museum of all of the most famous eyewear designs you didn't know existed. Except that here, you get to buy them and take them home. New to Luxe this month is Haffmans & Neumeister, German-based specialists in making light-weight frames with distinctive shapes. SAVE THE DATE: Next weekend is the Jacques Marie Mage Trunk Show, where alllll of the frames from the Los Angeles-based designer will be in Luxe Optique for you to try on. Expect drinks and snacks!   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the dummy light) We love the sneak peek of Lambs Hill's #dressoftheweek, don't you? SAVE THE DATE! Allure Couture Trunk Show is coming next month! Shop their entire Spring-Summer 2020 collection in Lambs Hill's boutique for one weekend only. Friday, February 21, to Sunday, February 23. ⠀ Their latest designs feature incredibly lush fabrics, beaded lace, English net, gilded lace and rich satin compose gowns that are nothing but glamorous. Book your appointments now by calling the boutique at (845) 765-2900 or through their website. Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Eat Church, the tiny food truck with big flavor! Located on Route 52 in the parking lot of Industrial Arts Brewing Company. Read all about it here. Have you been yet? Impress your friends with this off-the-beaten-path destination. Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!       Sip and Paint: “Blue Mountains” Day: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Eat.Paint.Love, 331 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > SAVE THE DATE! Go Red For Women Heart Opening Yoga Practice Day: Friday, February 7, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: Firefly Yoga, 992 Main St., Fishkill, NY $10 donation (cash or check to American Heart Association) Join Marilyn Perez (Managing Editor for A Little Beacon Blog) as she leads a special Heart Opening Vinyasa Yoga practice. Friday, February 7, is National Wear Red Day and proceeds for the class will go to the American Heart Association. Open for all levels, we encourage you to wear red! Reserve your spot at fireflyfishkill.com or use the MINDBODY app. Information > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide Advertising EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sale Details + Pricing > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 50 Mountain Lane, Beacon, NY 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: “Sitting on almost a half-acre, perched on a rolling hill landscape, this cottage strikes the perfect balance between Old World charm with a touch of contemporary upgrades.“ Price: $285,000 (price drop) Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS JOB LISTINGS HIRING Beacon Farmers Market Coordinator Details > Optometrist at Luxe Optique Details > HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency The American Heart Association has declared Friday, February 7, as National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women.  Photo Credit: Jean Noack BeaconArts BeaconArts held its annual meeting to elect new board members and go over the year ahead. Learn More >   A Little Beacon Blog Tote Bags Add A Little Beacon Blog tote bag to your collection! It can hold 2 dozen eggs comfortably. Shop Now > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle teaches and empowers business owners how to get the word out about their business using the news media and social media. Learn More > Katie James, Inc. Couture branding for businesses. Crafting of social media plans, website designs, and newsletter plans to keep your customer base warm. Learn More > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. 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Happening This Weekend - 1/24/2020

Lucky you, we've got a new Friday Food Feature for you to munch on: Eat Church, the food truck at the Industrial Arts Brewing Company. Impress your friends with this eatery with the largest mountain view in Beacon. Find it on the outskirts of Beacon, down Route 52 just past the John Deere sign. You've probably driven past it dozens of times already. It's time to turn in and enjoy one of the nicest spots in Beacon! And now... On to the Things To Do In Beacon Weekend Guide... Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Improv Comedy Showcase Day: Friday, January 24, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > The Compass Arts Theater and Music Student Showcase! Day: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Time: 3 pm Location: Compass Arts, 395 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Live Concert: James Carney, Richard Bonnet, and Melvin Bauer Day: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle presents Piano Festival with Danny Driver Day: Sunday, January 26, 2020 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.                             BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com It's sunny today! And it was throughout the week. The polarized sunglasses from Maui Jim, available now at Luxe Optique, can protect your eyes, let you see through the sunnies in color, and give you an overall aloha feeling.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) SAVE THE DATE! Allure Couture Trunk Show coming next month! Shop their entire summer Spring 2020 collection in our boutique for one weekend only. Friday to Sunday, February 21 to 23. Their latest designs feature incredibly lush fabrics. Beaded lace, English net, gilded lace and rich satin compose gowns that are nothing but glamorous. Book your appointments now by calling the boutique at (845) 765-2900 or through their website. Be sure to check A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide for all of our sponsors! You don't want to miss great discoveries like PTACEK Home and LLTO (Live Light Travel Often).   Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide Advertising EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sale Details + Pricing > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 1 East Main Street, Unit 402, Beacon, NY 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms From Gate House Realty: "SoHo-style loft with floating walls, 24-foot ceilings and a dramatic full staircase, leading up to a private 1,000-square-foot rooftop and wet bar." Price: $1,500,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS JOB LISTINGS HIRING Beacon Farmers Market Coordinator Details > Optometrist at Luxe Optique Details > HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Congratulations to Susan Antalek Pagones, who was elected to the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce 2020 Board of Directors! Her service through Antalek & Moore and their team is uncanny and we're happy to have them as a sponsor.   A Little Beacon Blog Tote Bags Add A Little Beacon Blog tote bag to your collection! It can comfortably hold two dozen eggs (in cartons, of course). Shop Now > Tin Shingle Tin Shingle teaches and empowers business owners how to get the word out about their business using the news media and social media. Yes, you can get your business featured in the news media. Sometimes you can do that by simply feeding your social media like Instagram and Twitter. (Yes... Keep that Twitter account alive! The Oscars Red Carpet pre-show will be streaming live on it. Previously it was live-streamed on Facebook.) Learn More > Katie James, Inc. Couture branding for businesses, offering crafting of social media plans, website designs, and newsletter plans. Learn More > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!

Happening This Weekend - 1/17/2020

Our Writerly Happenings column is back! Back to get you out of the house and into a book or a writing group. Columnist Phoebe Zinman reveals a bunch of great recommendations to add to your reading list. She'll also share where you can address your writing bug. Mark your calendar all the way into February, as Binnacle Books has a special book release event coming Saturday, February 15, with author Jenny Offill. Jenny will be discussing her new book, Weather.  So grab your favorite blanket and a warm beverage, then curl up and read ahead with what's happening this weekend!   Sponsored by Antalek & Moore for car insurance. Got an event? Submit your event here for consideration.   Beacon Performing Arts Center presents "Frozen Kids" Days: Thursday to Sunday, January 16-19, 2020 Time: See below Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Tickets available online or at the door one hour before each show. Seating is general, no seats are reserved. Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the show. Adults, $10; students 18 and younger, $5; children 2 and under, free. Friday, January 17 at 7 pm - Anna Cast Saturday, January 18 at 2 pm - Olaf Cast Saturday, January 18 at 7 pm - Elsa Cast Sunday, January 19 at 12:30 pm - Anna Cast Sunday, January 19 at 3:30 pm - Elsa Cast Information > R.J. Storm and Old School-Bluegrass Band Day: Saturday, January 18, 2020 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information > Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Parade March Bring a Peace Sign! Day: Monday, January 20, 2020 Time: See the full schedule Location: Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Church St. (aka Mattie Cooper Square) Information > Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide. BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END   Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique 155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com Meow...! This sexy leopard print dress is an easy fit for an important night out, or even an office presentation. You will be at the top of your game and will hold the attention in the room. Pair with a pair of chunky gold earrings, which you can also find in Darryl's. Need a coat? Also at Darryl's. That's right, girl. They got you. Luxe Optique 183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com sabine be is at it again with the cleverest looks. The illusion on these frames is different with each color. Which color would match your eyes? The tortoise shell is an obvious YES as it goes with everything. Now, do you want a pop of blue? Only in Luxe Optique will you find quirky designs like this.   BOUTIQUES ON THE EAST END Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique 1 East Main Street, Retail #3 www.lambshillbridalboutique.com (near the historic dummy light) We wholeheartedly agree, Lambs Hill! Looking at this image got us thinking about summer (and not the snow that is possible for this weekend). 🌞 Photo by @the.ramsdens⠀ Flowers: @maple_field_floral ⠀ Dress: @madisonjamesbridal⠀ Hair: @williamdoesmyhair⠀ Call (845) 765-2900 or book your appointment online through their website!    Thank you to Barb's Butchery, Eat Church, and BAJA 328 for sponsoring the Restaurant Guide!   For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Adult Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   Art & Zine Club Meetup Day: Friday, January 17, 2020 Time: 3:30 to 5pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide Advertising EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sale Details + Pricing > For a full list of upcoming classes, visit A Little Beacon Blog's Kids Classes Guide. Submission Guidelines for classes you'd like us to consider adding to these guides can be found here.   REAL ESTATE LISTINGS 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Gorgeous high-end loft with polished concrete floors, with radiant heat throughout." Price: $799,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures > VIEW THIS LISTING VIEW ALL LISTINGS JOB LISTINGS HIRING Beacon Farmers Market Coordinator Details > Optometrist at Luxe Optique Details > HEADLINE NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS   Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency Perhaps you have noticed, when visiting your favorite store in Dutchess County, that there are no longer plastic bags available. The countywide change went into effect on 1/1/20 to ban single-use plastic bags. Don't worry, Antalek & Moore has got you covered! Stop into their offices at 340 Main Street, Beacon, and say hi to Thomasine for one our reusable shopping bags!   A Little Beacon Blog Tote Bags Add A Little Beacon Blog tote bag to your collection! It can hold two dozen eggs comfortably. Shop Now > Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? It should be. Join here today. Learn More > MASTHEAD Producers of this newsletter include: Katie Hellmuth Martin, Publisher, Writer, Designer, Photographer Marilyn Perez, Managing Editor Catherine Sweet, Editor of the Second Saturday Guide Advertise With A Little Beacon Blog The support from every advertiser of A Little Beacon Blog helps make local news get produced. You can be part of making it happen, and get your business in front of the community in a meaningful way. Learn More > NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Until next week!