Ice This Time :: Retail Therapy Guide 2/5/2022

Did you venture outside or on the roads today (Friday)?. The sheet of ice made it difficult! Several places were closed as Beacon's plows were out and Central Hudson worked to restore power to over 50,000 customers (several in Ulster County, read more about it here). The strip of stores that house Beacon Dental and Sal's Pizza was open (orthodontist appointments show no mercy! but pizza after is nice) and the mail got delivered. Because it's Black History Month every day, we have added 3 new Black Owned Businesses to A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory: Max's Fade & Shave Barbershop, Speechless New York Auto Detail, and Zhane's Palette Studio. Read more about them here! You can add your business at any time at different price-points as a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog. People love coming to this directory to find who they should hire!   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin SAVE THE DATE: FROM BEACON WITH LOVE Day: Friday, February 11, 2022 Time: 11am-8pm Location: Shops on East End of Main Street The first coordinated shopping event of the season kicks off next week. Taking place on the east end of Main Street, it is a fun-filled shopping event for Valentines, Galentines, & Palentines on Friday February 11 from 11am-8pm on the East End of Beacon's Main Street.   Over 20 small businesses are extending their hours for a lovey dovey day filled with special shop discounts, snacks & sips, and a Raffle worth over $1000 in local goodies. For every $20 spent at a participating business, locals will earn a ticket towards this incredible raffle. Raffle Items Include: Locally made goods from Berte, Inglenook Marketplace and Afton Road, Gift Certificates to The Snooki Shop, Solstad House, La Mere, the Blushery, Hyperbole, Violet Reserve, and Lucky 31, stunning jewelry from King + Curated, Valentine themed gift sets from Kaight, Beacon Mercantile, Raven Rose, Blackbird Attic, Wild Crafted, Village Jerk, and the Refill Store, delicious sweets from Håkan Chocolatier and The Chocolate Studio, and MORE! Details > SAVE THE DATES: Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions Day: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Time: 4-5pm (all grades) Day: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Time: 9:30-10:15am (preK - Grade 4) Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time: 10:30-11:15am (Grade 5 - Grade 12) Location: Virtual To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way wants you to always remember to cheers to something wonderful before taking the first sip (even if it’s just for having a great tasting beer)! Stop in this weekend and grab a Highlands Haze pack to-go -  New England style IPA with fruity, tropical notes, a perfect pick-me-up! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > PS: TMcCann Band will be performing every second Sunday of the month at the brewery from 4-7pm. OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Watch this video to see how Eat Church prepares your Phat Thai Noodles so they're ready for you! Savory, satisfying and SERIOUSLY delicious. Go on & get your Phat Thai NOODLES! Eat Church goods are so fresh & delicious that they're only available while supplies last (go quick!) You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places (please note, for the month of January, Eat Church is operating with limited hours). Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Happy Weekend! Two eggs over easy with cheddar cheese on a fresh-from-the-oven croissant is the BEST way to start the weekend. BBC is serving up breakfast, specialty coffees, pastries, and more all weekend long. Full-service and quick-order seating is available! Skip the line and order to-go or delivery via their website! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Smashed Szechuan Cucumbers just hit the specials board at MOD! Add some to your order while they last! We heard they’re smashing ;) PS Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Please reach out to us at brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Cold weekends call for Lentil soup that warms the body and the soul! From Hudson Shawarma! Stop in & check out the amazing foodies! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Buffalo Chicken Chimichangas from Baja... need we say more?! Made with Murray’s Buffalo Chicken, NYS Local Cheese Blend, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Crema. Stop in and give it a try! Delicious tacos with over 15 different flavors all made with fresh ingredients available too! Add on a delicious & refreshing drink! OR order pick-up/take-out. Baja also offers catering so you can order & stock up because why wouldn't you want to do that?!  PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Get creative with your entrees at Ziatun! Kebabs over hummus, rice & salad, or even baba ganoush! All of the flavors of baba ganoush’s smokey, roasted eggplant with lamb kebabs and pita bread are delicious! Pair that with Tabbouleh - traditional salad made of finely chopped parsley, bulgar wheat, tomatoes, lemon & more with added feta will give you a taste of warmer weather! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Merlin Sheldrake, “Entangled Life: How Fungi Makes Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures” freshly restocked at Binnacle! Have you read it? “In ‘Entangled Life’, the brilliant young biologist Merlin Sheldrake shows us the world from a fungal point of view, providing an exhilarating change of perspective. Sheldrake’s vivid exploration takes us from yeast to psychedelics, to the fungi that range for miles underground and are the largest organisms on the planet, to those that link plants together in complex networks known as the ‘Wood Wide Web,’ to those that infiltrate and manipulate insect bodies with devastating precision.” “A mind-bending journey into the hidden universe of fungi, “one of those rare books that can truly change the way you see the world around you.” (Helen Macdonald, ‘H is for Hawk’) Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Water fountains are still mostly closed everywhere, and we are thirsty! Especially in schools, kids spill the little water cups they are given. Brett's has a great selection of water bottles with options on straws vs openings. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon New Theo Arrived at Luxe and we're coveting these new styles! Stop in this week so we Luxe help you find your perfect pair! Eye Exams available on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s over at Luxe! Give them a call at 845-838-2020 to schedule an appointment with their doctors for the BEST Eye Exam in the Hudson Valley! Luxe makes your vision and the overall health of your eyes their number one priority. PS: Appts required for exams. PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Stop into La Mere this weekend for the latest arrivals of clothing + goods! You'll really want to when we tell you that La Mere is having a winter shoe sale - allllll winter shoes, like these boots, under $35! Also, don't forget to take care of yourself! La Mere has goods for that > *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! OPEN THIS WEEKEND: Friday 12-6pm Saturday 11-6pm Sunday 12-5pm Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Yanarella has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago! Since the day they opened their doors, their philosophy has been “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N.” The classes are inclusive and wardrobe is flexible. Even if a a child doesn't have ballet slippers, they can still come. Chances are, if you felt compelled to sponsor a shoe, Yanarella could guide you in the right direction of what sizes might be needed! Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon After losing her mother unexpectedly to heart disease years ago, Susan Pagones, partner at Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency, dedicated herself to raising awareness about heart disease - often a silent killer - with the American Heart Association of New York. Today, they are doing it by encouraging you to wear red during this winter sleet storm. Keep moving your body to keep your heart rate up, heart rhythm regular, and eat some vegetables! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Check out Barb's Butchery's website, a design by Katie James here  > Find out more about Website Design services here > PS - need Instagram Services? Katie James can help with that too! > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC  Maple Street Studio  REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Snow Scrapers and Other Things :: Retail Therapy Guide 1/28/2022

Beacon! Before you think of not venturing out tomorrow because of the forecasted blizzard, just remember that our retail friends are very good at shoveling out and clearing sidewalks so that you can come. Pro Tip: You may want to walk everywhere because it's easier, so get your snow boots on! Parking will be...why. Just walk! If you can walk. Anyone who has lived at one time in NYC will know that we walk everywhere. Wheelchair riders will need help, so reach out to friends in need. For those Beacon locals who have cars and driveways: a reminder to not park your car on the street. The plow trucks need to barrel through to clear streets. And it's a Beacon rule that when there is more than 2" of snow, you can't park on the street. You can park in the free municipal lots, which do have new signage so that you can find them better. You will need to dig your car out and move your car within a period of time. SNOW SHOVELING TIPS: Don't Put Street Snow On Sidewalk: If your car is parked in the street and you need to dig it out, don't shovel the snow onto the sidewalk. Your neighbor will be clearing the sidewalk. Citations: At a recent City Council Meeting, the current City Administrator told residents to shovel their sidewalks within a time-frame, as the city might be coming out to issue citations. Not clear on who that personnel would be, since they are so busy plowing the streets, inspecting buildings, and doing new speed traffic duty, but he's taking notice. Elderly: Offer to help your elderly neighbors. Even the neighbors who don't seem elderly, but really are 65 and could use your sprightly energy! Cold Weather: If you don't shovel all of the way, the snow might turn to slush and then freeze, like it did for Beacon's first real snowfall for 2022. Then you are stuck with mounds of ice. So frustrating. Reward Yourself: With hot chocolate from Beacon Bread, wine, chocolate cake, a fresh candle from Beacon Mercantile, anything. Shoveling is a lot of work! THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin SAVE THE DATE: Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions  Day: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire. Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent school that has been a valued part of the Hudson Valley educational landscape since its founding in 1934. The school teaches an unparalleled inquiry-based curriculum that strives to create compassionate citizens. Poughkeepsie Day School is a Sponsor, thank you! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     So many of you want to know which restaurants are open on Mondays! So ALBB enhanced our Restaurant Guide to show you. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Rich and strong, the Darkness Squared is a full value coffee stout! Tantalizing aromas of chocolate covered coffee beans introduce complex flavors of roasted malt and caramel.  A dash of oats lends a smooth creaminess, and the whole thing wraps up with a surprisingly clean finish for a stout of this magnitude.  A respectable seven and a half percent alcohol by volume will keep you warm while a generous dose of coffee provided by friends at Bank Square Coffeehouse will keep you going.  Though warmer weather is surely on its way, there is still time to take solace in the cold and darkness squared before then.  Stop in and give it a try! See Trivia Schedule here >  See beers on tap here > PS: TMcCann Band will be performing every second Sunday of the month at the brewery from 4-7pm. OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Go on & get your Phat Thai NOODLES from Eat Church! Insider tip - order two, one for the car ride home (no one needs to know) and one for home!  Eat Church goods are so fresh & delicious that they're only available while supplies last (go quick!) You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places (please note, for the month of January, Eat Church is operating with limited hours). Fridays 3pm - 9pm Saturdays 12pm - 9pm at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Happy Friday! It’s already feeling like the weekend & BBC is ready to serve up all this chicken & waffle deliciousness with house-made sausage gravy + poached egg all weekend long! Give them a call or order online for pick-up! PS if you haven't tried chicken & waffles - don't knock it till ya try it! It is unbelievably delicious! Or you can try all of this deliciousness too > You can never go wrong at BBC! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Order MOD for pick-up/take-out this weekend and snuggle up while you eat this deliciousness! So many burger options (other options too) and don't forget to snag the fries to go with it! PS Meyers is looking for a full time bartender to join their wonderful team! Please reach out to us at brian@meyersoldedutch.com if you're interested. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Homespun is officially back open! With a larger hood in the kitchen, which allows the crew to work with a grill and a deep fryer for the first time. Check out the new menu items like this grilled broccolini with Whipped Herb Feta, Romesco, Arugula, on Focaccia! Follow @homespunfoods for more updates! Read the latest blog post with Hudson Valley Brewery here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you trie El Nica yet?! Delicious Nicaraguan Food served at the HV Food Hall. No excuse if it's cold because El Nica is now offering delivery!  Stop in & check out the amazing foodies! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Truth is, it always feels warm & sunny inside baja! Stop in for delicious tacos with over 15 different flavors all made with fresh ingredients. Add on a delicious & refreshing drink! OR order pick-up/take-out. Baja also offers catering so you can order & stock up because why wouldn't you want to do that?!  PS: Different specials every week! You don't wanna miss out. See some examples here > PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Chase away those wintery blues with a bowl of Ziatun's Addas soup! This creamy, vegan red lentil soup is the perfect pick-me-up on a chilly, slushy day. Available for dine-in or take-out! PS you need to try the falafel burger - Made-to-order falafel, cucumber, tomato, house-pickled turnips with tahini on a Beacon Bread Company vegan brioche bun. Add on the za'atar fries - trust us! Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon "An invitation: move through, along here in between where science and history face biography, and mythology faces philosophy, and all this facing is a variety of invitations, a relating to, rather than a distinguishing from. In that way, you are the conduit." Stop into Binnacle for a new and exciting winter read! So many hidden gems. Ask for some recommendations! Binnacle is always happy to help. Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon These are the ones. The snow brushes you need for your car. If you have more than one car, you need a brush in each car. The best, however, is that yellow scraper in the bottom row. ALBB cannot recommend this scraper enough. It's got a foam edge, so doesn't scratch your car, but scoops the snow off. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Eye Exams available on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s over at Luxe! Give them a call at 845-838-2020 to schedule an appointment with their doctors for the BEST Eye Exam in the Hudson Valley! Luxe makes your vision and the overall health of your eyes their number one priority. PS: Appts required for exams. PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Just when you think you can't look cute in this kind of weather……Hahahahha!! La Mere's fingerless ‘shroom gloves are coming in hot! Snag ‘em up fast because we know they won’t last. All the clothing + accessories you want/need here! *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available!   Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Yanarella has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago! Since the day they opened their doors, their philosophy has been “every child should have the same opportunity to dance, regardless of talent or ability. There is no can’t in dance. There’s only a C-A-N.” The classes are inclusive and wardrobe is flexible. Even if a a child doesn't have ballet slippers, they can still come. Chances are, if you felt compelled to sponsor a shoe, Yanarella could guide you in the right direction of what sizes might be needed! Visit Yanarella Dance online. Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon We cannot believe it has been FOUR years since Antalek & Moore 's ribbon cutting celebrating their executive partners, Susan Pagones and Vince Lemma! Check out Antalek & Moore TODAY to see how they can help you! Request a quote on their website and a member of their team will contact you to learn more about your insurance needs. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription membership program that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                      KATIE JAMES, INC. Are you a business who is biting their nails right now about how you're going to make your weekend numbers during a snowstorm? Have no fear! Katie James Inc. has lots of creative storytelling ideas for you to share in your socials and newsletter to help get people out of their houses and into your store - or tapping onto your ecommerce if you deliver or offer a deep discount during snowfall hours. Read this latest blog post to find out more. PS - new year, new website! Let us know how we can help! PPS - need Instagram Services? Katie James can help with that too! > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Full Time Receptionist At Antalek & Moore Details >  HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC CLASSES Maple Street Studio  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Movie Marathon Recommendations :: Retail Therapy 1/14/2022

While the Southern Dutchess Coalition canceled their 44th Annual MLK Birthday Celebration in Beacon, as well as the Dr. King Parade, they encourage you to keep the motivation and knowledge wheels turning by experiencing social media and movies. We have you covered for your weekend movie marathon! Brandon Lillard, the co-host of ALBB's podcast, "Wait, What Is That?" has given his MLK movie recommendations. We have also provided you with some must-listen podcasts, and local Hudson Valley Instagrammers you should start reading and following now if you haven't already. Get the MLK movie/podcast/Instagram recommendations here! Have a great weekend! THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin   Thanks to the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Listings at the Desmond-Fish Library published by the Highlands Current in their weekly calendar! Mediation in Our Divided Society DAY: Sunday January 16, 2022 TIME: 4 p.m. Via Crowdcast LINK: bit.ly/mlkjan16 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Tajaé Gaynor, author of On Mediation: Creating Bonds of Tranquility in a World That Often Thrives on Calamity, will discuss mediation as a path to peaceful resolutions and civil rights. The event is being hosted by the Desmond-Fish Public Library, and trustee Erik Brown will lead the discussion. Register online. Documentary Discussion DAY: Monday, January 17, 2022 TIME: 7 p.m. Via Zoom LINK: butterfieldlibrary.org/calendar This discussion will center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective, which can be streamed free at kanopy.com by entering your Butterfield or Desmond-Fish library card number. Register onlin Family Concert DAY: Monday, January 17, 2022 TIME: 7 p.m. Via Crowdcast LINK: bit.ly/mlkconcertJan17 Goldee Greene and Tom McCoy will perform songs of harmony, strife and spirit by Stevie Wonder, Bessie Smith, Eubie Blake, George Frederick Handel and others in this celebration of Dr. Kinghosted by the Desmond-Fish Public Library. Register online   The Discovery of a Masterpiece Virtual Program Day: January 19, 2022 Time: 3-4pm Location: Virtual - Howland Public Library Join the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation, Ms. Mallory Mortillaro, as she describes discovering one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Lost to the art world since the 1930s, Ms. Mortillaro discovered an official work by Auguste Rodin. She will share her fascinating story! Ms. Mortillaro's story has been covered by such esteemed publications as the New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine. Email Adult Services Librarian, Alison Herrero, at adults@beaconlibrary.org to receive the link information to this Google Meet virtual program. The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Now - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  SAVE THE DATES! Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions  Days: January 22 & January 25 To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire. Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent school that has been a valued part of the Hudson Valley educational landscape since its founding in 1934. The school teaches an unparalleled inquiry-based curriculum that strives to create compassionate citizens. Poughkeepsie Day School is a Sponsor, thank you! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     Shake away the Monday blues! We created a list of restaurants in Beacon that are open on Mondays. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. What's oyour go-to 4-pack from Two Way?! Two Way is serving pints, flights & beer to-go! Stop in this weekend for a refreshing drink & delicious food from The Flying Jib (see their foodie pictures here!). Games too! Interested in hosting a private event? See more info here > See beers on tap here > PS: TMcCann Band will be performing every second Sunday of the month at the brewery from 4-7pm. OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Baby, it's cold outside! Warm up with delicious comforting soup from Eat Church! Soothing and made with fresh ingredients always. Eat Church has a rotating menu so everything is super fresh and you don't wanna miss out! You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places: Fridays 3pm - 9pm & Saturdays 12pm - 9pm at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. What a perfect way to reopen! With a chocolate layer cake and heartfelt cappuccino. Beacon Bread's coffee bar has everything you need/want with organic espresso and perfectly textured steamed milk. The coffee is roasted in Cold Spring by a woman-owned business. This coffee is not messing around. Also available to spruce up this drink are flavored syrups made in house to make your latte a little extra special. Need an espresso martini to pick you up? They have that too next door at WTF! Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY If there's something we can munch on alllll day long (don't judge) it's fries from MOD! Crispy & full of flavor in every single bite. Pair that with a crispy chicken sandwich & oh baby! You've got yourself a damn good meal. Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Homespun is taking one more week for their kitchen renovation! We heard everything went really well! Homespun will reopen next Friday, January 21st. In case you missed it last week - The new equipment is going to give their team a chance to do something special, they are adding a larger hood in the kitchen, which will allow them to work with a grill and a deep fryer at Homespun for the first time. Look for new menu items coming soon after reopening, follow @homespunfoods for updates! Read the latest blog post with Hudson Valley Brewery here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hudson Shawarma has you covered with delicious chicken bowls! Get a little taste of the mediterranean (located inside the HV Food Hall). Stop in & check out the amazing foodies! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can you ever go wrong with tacos? If the answer is yes, then you haven't tried tacos from Baja! If the answer is no, right?!?! Baja has 15 different taco flavors all made with fresh ingredients. All options can be served as street tacos too! If tacos aren't your thing, quesadillas & main plates are available as well as amazing appetizers! PS: Order for pick-up!  PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. We're not sure what's better than soup during the cold seasons. Especially when it's from Ziatun! Pair that with delicious za’atar bread and now you're feeling real warm! Ziatun is a few different soup options that are all gluten-free and an option that is vegan! Hearty & soothing. Available for dine-in and take-out and delivery via our website.  Menu >  Order Online >  HOURS Monday + Thursday-Saturday 11 am-9pm Tuesday + Wednesday 11 am-4pm Sunday 11am-8pm Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon “We Owe You Nothing: ‘Punk Planet,’ The Collected Interviews” ed. Daniel Sinker available at Binnacle Books. “The first compilation of the riveting and provocative interviews of ‘Punk Planet’ magazine, which was founded in 1994 and charged unbowed into the new millennium. Never lapsing into hapless nostalgia, these conversations with figures as diverse as Jello Biafra, Kathleen Hanna, Noam Chomsky, Henry Rollins, Sleater-Kinney, Ian MacKaye, and many more provide a unique perspective into American punk rock and all it has inspired (and confounded). Not limited to conversations with musicians, the book includes vital interviews with political organizers, punk entrepreneurs, designers, filmmakers, writers, illustrators, and artists of many different media.” The best reads are available at Binnacle! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Here they are...the Heat Holder Gloves! Perfect for a weekend of single digit temperatures. Did you know that it's going to be 3° on Saturday morning? Obviously you want some heat, and in bright colors so that cars can see you...as you wave to them to stop at the crosswalk! OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon It's time to grab your coats & make an appt at Luxe! Schedule an appt with an optometrist to find the best glasses for you and treat yourself to the most amazing winter sunglasses like these >.  Luxe makes your vision and the overall health of your eyes their number one priority. PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! Stop in & check em out. Appts required for exams. PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon So many fun, fresh pieces to keep you perky and cute all winter long from La Mere! Feeling blue? Snag a sweet sweater! Feeling tired? Grab a handmade soap! Feeling cold? La Mere has your back with cute socks too! All the clothing + accessories you want/need here! *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! It's not too late to join Yanarella for their 65th year! Registering for Kids and Adult Dance classes at Yanarella also just got easier! From registration to payment, visit Yanarella's new website to easily check out their class offerings by age and day of the week. Reach out to find out more today! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon We have already seen some snow showers here in Dutchess County, and we can only prepare for more to come. On top of practicing safe driving, it's crucial to winterize your car for the snowy and icy conditions with these tips from Antalek & Moore! - Have your car serviced to check its battery, cooling system, and brakes - Install winter tires and wipers - Regularly check tire pressure - Keep your washer fluid and gas tank full Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription membership program that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                 KATIE JAMES, INC. FREE DELIVERY ALERT! Katie James Inc. helped Farmer Carrie of Eggberts Free Range Farm prepare for the winter market closures by building her website in Shopify. Now, anyone can order 24/7, and she delivers to your door the next day or a day after. Get your orders in now for Saturday delivery, prior to Sunday's weather. Let Katie James, Inc. design your website to improve your customer contact and sales! Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Retail Therapy Guide 1/7/2022

WooHoo! We typed the New Year of 2022 correctly into the subject line! Hope you had a great week, and that some of you are enjoying this Snow Day, Beacon's first school closure of the year. Last Sunday to start the big week back to school, the district distributed test kits, and on Monday reported on results. On Wednesday, Dutchess County alerted the media about the second limited supply shipment of test kits and masks to municipalities. On Thursday, the City of Beacon distributed their share at the Howland Public Library, which were gone in a few hours. There is discussion of making the next distribution at night for commuters. Giving an extra hug to all of the teachers and to any employees who are out sick with COVID-19 right now. Sending you on-the-mend vibes. Giving an extra squeeze to health care workers who are showing up to provide life-saving services during this pandemic, amid staffing shortages. Thank You. Many in-person events have been switching to virtual this week. Even the Beacon Farmers Market is closed this Sunday for upcoming weather (so order your eggs, beef, lamb and chicken now from Farmer Carrie of Eggberts Free Range Farm so she can deliver free to you!). Seems like a great time to snuggle in, order out, and stream Governor Hochul's State of the State to learn about her plan to once again allow Cocktails To Go. Hop in and out of shops in Beacon to pick up cutie things to wear and entertain yourself with (see below for suggestions!). This Sunday is the Celebration of Life Ceremony Funeral for "Scout" Rene Vivo, the iconic Beaconite who touched so many lives - even silently and without words - who was stabbed on Christmas Day. His family has been in touch with ALBB to get the invitation to you about his ceremony. They fundraised from the community to pay for his final wishes. Read ALBB's send-off article for Rene here, as part of the healing and grief that many are feeling. Today, there are 5,683 Active COVID-19 Cases in Dutchess County, a slight decrease from the over 6,000 there were earlier this week. There are 225 Active Cases in Beacon, and 702 in East Fishkill. There are 147 people in the hospital as of today being treated for COVID-19. Blessings this Friday. THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here.   The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Now - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions  Day: Monday, January 10, 2022 Time: 6-7pm (all grades)  To register or express interest, visit poughkeepsieday.org and click inquire. Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent school that has been a valued part of the Hudson Valley educational landscape since its founding in 1934. The school teaches an unparalleled inquiry-based curriculum that strives to create compassionate citizens. SAVE THE DATES! More virtual admisstions events on January 22 & January 25 Poughkeepsie Day School is a Sponsor, thank you! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     Shake away the Monday blues! We created a list of restaurants in Beacon that are open on Mondays. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way is serving pints, flights & beer to-go! Stop in this weekend for a refreshing drink & delicious food from The Flying Jib (see their foodie pictures here!). Games too! See beers on tap here > OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Warm up with pho from Eat Church! Good for the mind, body & soul - trust us! A delicious meal option for this weekend. Eat Church has a rotating menu so everything is super fresh and you don't wanna miss out! You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. BBC hopes your 2022 is filled with espresso martinis and fluffy croissants! Fresh bread and pastries made daily here - like these delicious cinnamon rolls > or cinnamon buns > . The coffee bar has everything you need/want with organic espresso and perfectly textured steamed milk. They also have soy and oat alternatives, as well as flavor syrups made in house by their bakery to make your latte a little extra special.  Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Not only can you enjoy delicious sandwiches, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials, but you can also enjoy mimosas for a weekend brunch treat! Bloody Marys are an option too if mimosas aren't your jam. Whatever you do, get the double dutch.  Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Xmas: Closed, but open again 12/26 Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Did you know that along with delicious food, you can buy beer at Homespun?! Better yet, did you know you can SUBSCRIBE to beer at Homespun?! You can explore the Hudson Valley through beer with Homespun’s monthly subscription craft beer service! See more here > PS Homespun will be closed until January 14th for kitchen renovations! The new equipment is going to give their team a chance to do something special, they are adding a larger hood in the kitchen, which will allow them to work with a grill and a deep fryer at Homespun for the first time. Look for new menu items coming soon after reopening, follow @homespunfoods for updates! OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY So many delicious food options located inside the HV Food Hall! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, treats, sweets & drinks! Stop in & check out the amazing foodies! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Has Moved!!! To the former Joe's Irish Pub space. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Calamari from Baja?! Yes, please! Made with Tequila-Tomato Jam / Pickled Red Onion / Scallions / Lime. PS the specials at Baja are something you do not want to miss out on & they're are always changing so pop in & check it out! PS: Order for pick-up!  PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. It's the weekend so stop into Ziatun for Futur Sampler (not that it has to be the weekend for this but it's a great excuse to get it & take your time while enjoying!) It has hummus (chickpea), baba ghanoush (eggplant), foule (fava bean), falafel, and MORE. Served with their main utensil, pita bread, this plant-based mezze platter of dreams can be shared (only if you want to) or enjoyed as a meal. Available for dine-in and take-out and delivery via our website.  Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Jeremy Dauber, “American Comics: A History” available at Binnacle!  “In ‘American Comics’, Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber takes readers through their incredible but little-known history, starting with the Civil War and cartoonist Thomas Nast, creator of the lasting and iconic images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus; the golden age of newspaper comic strips and the first great superhero boom; the moral panic of the Eisenhower era, the Marvel Comics revolution, and the underground comix movement of the 1960s and ’70s; and finally into the twenty-first century, taking in the grim and gritty Dark Knights and Watchmen alongside the brilliant rise of the graphic novel by acclaimed practitioners like Art Spiegelman and Alison Bechdel. Dauber’s story shows not only how comics have changed over the decades but how American politics and culture have changed them. Throughout, he describes the origins of beloved comics, champions neglected masterpieces, and argues that we can understand how America sees itself through whose stories comics tell. Striking and revelatory, ‘American Comics’ is a rich chronicle of the last 150 years of American history through the lens of its comic strips, political cartoons, superheroes, graphic novels, and more.” _ The best reads are available at Binnacle! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You know you want to repaint that room! Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to make a big difference. If the doorways in your apartment or house are chipped and too dirty to clean, just repaint. And our advice? Go glorious in the bathroom. You deserve beauty. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon WINTER IS HERE & nothing beats a pair of polarized sunglasses from Luxe Optique while out in the snow - everyone will be asking you where you got these from! Stop in! Or make an appt with a specialist today! PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! Stop in or make an appt! PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon "Why you gotta be so cute!?!" is what you'll be hearing from everyone while wearing your new outfits from La Mere! New arrivals are freshly stocked - always! It's the new year, replace those 10 year old jeans and get your year started right. Stretchy jeans + Cozy Sweaters available now! Just what the doctor ordered. *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! It's not too late to join Yanarella for their 65th year! Registering for Kids and Adult Dance classes at Yanarella also just got easier! From registration to payment, visit Yanarella's new website to easily check out their class offerings by age and day of the week. Reach out to find out more today! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon This is your New Year sign to reach out to Antalek & Moore today for insurance & risk-based management! Antalek & Moore offers commercial and personal insurance solutions to customers in the Hudson Valley community, throughout New York State, and across the country. Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription membership program that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                 KATIE JAMES, INC. FREE DELIVERY ALERT! Katie James Inc. helped Farmer Carrie of Eggberts Free Range Farm prepare for the winter market closures by building her website in Shopify. Now, anyone can order 24/7, and she delivers to your door the next day or a day after. Get your orders in now for Saturday delivery, prior to Sunday's weather. Let Katie James, Inc. design your website to improve your customer contact and sales! Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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The Countdown Has Started...Retail Therapy Guide 12/31/2021

We meet again...! on a Friday evening that is a major winter holiday. In this time of Kwanzaa (thank you Beacon Library!), may you tap into your community for unity; may you strengthen your self-determination to find and fulfill your purpose; may you value and participate in collective work for cooperative economics. May you have faith in yourself and the light around you. Wishing you a blessed Friday. So many new stores are on Main Street right now, which you can find in A Little Beacon Blog's Shopping Guide. Brightly lit, helping you find just what you need. For a fresh dose of art supplies, do drop into Little King for their wondrous collection of special supplies (like what we found here!). Steps down from that shop is Zakka Joy, where you will find all sorts of drawing pencils, journals and blended watercolor brushes (pictured here). Let yourself go this year. An ever-thank you to our sponsors featured below who make this newsletter possible, and love making for you whatever you need. Thank You Beacon Main Street Businesses!!! From an evening of creativity and vision boarding, followed by a day of recycling filmy plastics, A Little Beacon Blog wishes you a fresh New Year :) xoxo THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. MPress Records' Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter And Multi-Instrumentalist Rachael Sage Day: Thursday, January 6, 2021 Time: 8:30pm Location: Dogwood, 47 East Main Street, Beacon, NY MPress Records' award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Sage will appear at Dogwood in Beacon, NY on Thursday, January 6th. Showtime is at 8:30. There is no cover charge. The 6-time Independent Music Awards winner – who recently moved to the area – will perform songs from her new project, Poetica. In addition, she will preview select pieces across her repertoire of 14 albums, including her critically acclaimed album, Character. Rachael will be joined by Trina Hamlin on harmonica and percussion (Susan Werner), and Kelly Halloran on violin (Michael Franti). The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  SAVE THE DATE! Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions Guide Day: January 10, 22, 25 Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent school that has been a valued part of the Hudson Valley educational landscape since its founding in 1934. The school teaches an unparalleled inquiry-based curriculum that strives to create compassionate citizens. Poughkeepsie Day School is a Sponsor, thank you! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     Shake away the Monday blues! We created a list of restaurants in Beacon that are open on Mondays. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. The Hudson Line is a mighty tasty fig, prosciutto and brie sandwich from the Flying Jib, complete with a side of fries! Pair that with a beer from Two Way & you're golden! HOLIDAY HOURS: 12/31: 3pm - 1am 1/1: Closed 1/2: 1pm - 8pm See beers on tap here > OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY We love that Eat Church has a rotating menu because it really does mean everything is super fresh! You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. We don't know about you but we will be enjoying these gingerbread loaves, chais, and lattes a little longer because they're too good. In a bit of a hurry? Skip the line and order here > BBC doesn't have added extra tables in the bakery, so if you don’t have time to sit down for breakfast in their dining room, you can still enjoy a coffee/bagel/to-go sandwich!  HOLIDAY HOURS: - New Year's Eve 8am-5pm (But WTF will be OPEN!) - New Years Day 8am-5pm Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY We truly enjoy every single thing from MOD's menu! The burgers are our go-to (especially the double-dutch) but in addition to sandwiches & burgers, the menu offers chicken, hot dogs and vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, plus hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials. Go on in & take a bite of Beacon! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Xmas: Closed, but open again 12/26 Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Burritos from Tito Santana are unique! If it's not Tuesday & we're not getting $3 tacos, then we're getting this (and adding a taco n the side because we can't resist). Tito's menu has 13 different tacos & 3 of them are Vegan options! Burritos, Bowls & Salads, Quesadillas, Nachos, Empanadas, Tostadas, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, and Sides are also an option! Plus, a ton of delicious & refreshing drink options.  PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! PPPS: $3 tacos every Tuesday! #tacotuesday Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Calabrian Chili Flake, Ligurian Olive Oil, Honey & Maple Syrup from the Hudson Valley, Artisanal Home Cocktail Mixes from Drink More Good, lots to consider, not to mention craft brews from the Hudson Valley and beyond, as well as Ciders from local and far (think Asturias, Basque Country, Brittany, Normandy). All available at Homespun! Enjoy delicious food & a little shopping - a win-win. PS: Have you seen the new HAND-SEWN wine lists? Can you tell that owner Joe is both a poet and a sommelier? OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Get a little taste of the mediterranean at Hudson Shawarma! Catering available - call (914)-705-2676 Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Has Moved!!! To the former Joe's Irish Pub space. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY The specials at Baja are something you do not want to miss out on! This photo is of blackened salmon with fresh spicy mango salsa served on a lettuce wrap. The specials are always changing so pop in & check it out! PS: Order for pick-up!  PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. We love us some falafel! By itself or in a rice bowl like this one >! Ziatun is a Palestinian-Arabic-Middle Eastern restaurant that has many options - including Vegan & Vegetarian. So many appetizers, soups, salads, mezze, entrees, & flat bread wraps. All prepared with the freshest & most delicious ingredients! Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Lunar calendars available at Binnacle obviously because Binnacle is the coolest! Stop in & snag one - snag a book you won't want to put down too! New year, new books! Maybe it's your year to start reading more. Binnacle will give you suggestions if you're not sure what book(s) you're into. The best reads are available at Binnacle! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon You need this survival pack! Children's size disposable face masks for quick runs when you've got none clean from the laundry, as well as KN95 masks for adults. Mrs. Meyer's of course, and a fresh vintage style light bulb to display in the front hall. Top it all off with Bazooka! OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Now Introducing VAVA at Luxe Optique! VAVA is a new brand they just welcomed into their store! VAVA is inspired by Minimalism and Bauhaus movement & designs for a conscious future, a world of high-tech solutions that leverages all the possibilities of technology to make zero waste and environmental consciousness possible! Stop in this week & check out this new collection PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! Stop in or make an appt! PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Anyone else looking for a fresh start? Start with your wardrobe! New arrivals for everyone at La Mere! Go on in & see their fresh threads. Our Program Manager, Teslie, snagged the cutest coat from here! See here > New arrivals go quick so don't SLEEP! *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Registering for Kids and Adult Dance classes at Yanarella just got easier! From registration to payment, visit Yanarella's new website to easily check out their class offerings by age and day of the week. Interested in joining Yanarella?! Classes begin January 3! Reach out to find out more today! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore is hiring a full-time receptionist to assist their clients and carry out administrative work. They are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and strong attention to detail. If you are interested in joining our team, reach out! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription membership program that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. The new year is here! No better way to start the new year than by giving your website a REFRESH! A specialty of Katie James, Inc. is to design websites that work the way you need them to work. To stand out & pull in your customers! To allow people to purchase from your website, subscribe from your website, browse your website, and more! Ready to make the move? Reach out! You can ever text us your big ideas, and let us run with them. See the latest Website Projects from Katie James: Homespun Foods > Barb’s Butchery > Stanley Lindwasser > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. 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...and....GO...Retail Therapy Guide 12/21/2021

Friends!! You've been in the hustle and the bustle that is the end of December. We've seen you out there, filling the shops of Beacon with your hungry eyes, delighted at the curated experiences shop owners have created for your careful gift giving. Last year was so crushing, yet we stuck together and  got creative and supported the heck out of our business and nonprofit friends. We have done it again this year, during the same pandemic, different stresses (like the rapid rise in demand for COVID-19 tests that arrived to the Beacon PD that will most likely arrive again at some point). This year, you all cared hard. So hard. You love this community and you want to see it stay open and inclusive for all budgets to rent and own homes here. You are doing what you can to learn about your community and your neighbors - to broaden your life so that the goodness can expand to lifestyles you have not experienced yet. That is the beauty of Beacon, and we here at ALBB are honored to serve you. ALBB is a free publication to all and always will be. We make money in different ways, like through website design, branding and strategy, and sponsorships. Thank you to all of our sponsors now and over the years. Thank you Poughkeepsie Day School for coming on as a new sponsor this week! All sponsors allow us to report freely and in the directions needed. ALBB does accept contributions from readers, and we really are just so grateful for all of your readership support. Because you are so AMAZING, and you wish for more Traffic Safety, we can report that there is more Traffic Safety coming for Xmas - more Stop Signs are arriving in select back roads. Several articles are coming out in the name of Traffic Safety. Some sad. Some mad. Some glad. Thank you for being along for the ride. Pun intended. xoxo THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  SAVE THE DATE! Poughkeepsie Day School Virtual Admissions Guide Day: January 10, 22, 25 Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent school that has been a valued part of the Hudson Valley educational landscape since its founding in 1934. The school teaches an unparalleled inquiry-based curriculum that strives to create compassionate citizens. Poughkeepsie Day School is a Sponsor, thank you! Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     Shake away the Monday blues! We created a list of restaurants in Beacon that are open on Mondays. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Hoping we find some of these under our tree this year! ;) Two Way is closed this weekend and New Years Day so get in when you can & pick up some 4-packs! PS Check out Two Way's delicious food menu with goods from The Flying Jib! See beers on tap here > OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY We love that Eat Church has a rotating menu because it really does mean everything is super fresh! You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. We can't get enough of the gingerbread lattes at BBC! Snagged one of these & a bacon, egg, and cheese on a brioche bun & boy did it make our day! So many goodies to keep you in the holiday spirit! HOLIDAY HOURS: - Christmas Eve 8am-5pm - Christmas Day CLOSED - New Year's Eve 8am-5pm ( WTF will be OPEN!) - New Years Day 8am-5pm Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Our favorite burger from MOD? The Double Dutch - 2 1/4 lb. beef patties, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, & fry sauce. We also love that you can BYOB & choose any protein and stack it any way you want! In addition to sandwiches & burgers, the menu offers chicken, hot dogs and vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, plus hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials. Go on in & take a bite of Beacon! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Xmas: Closed, but open again 12/26 Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Tuesday has easily become our favorite day of the week. We simply can't resist the $3 tacos at Tito Santana! The menu has 13 different tacos & 3 of them are Vegan options! Burritos, Bowls & Salads, Quesadillas, Nachos, Empanadas, Tostadas, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, and Sides are also an option! Plus, a ton of delicious & refreshing drink options.  PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! PPPS: $3 tacos every Tuesday! #tacotuesday Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Gift Cards at Homespun are wildly awesome! We don't know anyone who wouldn't enjoy this! With a card-stock card-holder with beautiful typeset, it makes a really nice gift or stocking stuffer! Homespun does have virtual e-cards as well available online, but if you want to get the typeset card-stock, envelope and Homespun gift card, either stop in during business hours, or email joe@homespunfoods.com and they’ll get you taken care of. PS: Have you seen the new HAND-SEWN wine lists? Can you tell that owner Joe is both a poet and a sommelier? OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Nothing like catered food from Miz Hatties BBQ! Talk about making holiday prep & clean-up easy!  Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Has Moved!!! To the former Joe's Irish Pub space. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can always count on Baja to make specialty drinks! Like The Christmas Mule & Peppermint Margarita. Baja uses fresh ingredients not just for their food but also for their cocktails! PS: Baja wings are a must try. Choice of chipotle-honey glaze, korean bbq, spicy baja sauce, or bleu cheese!  PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Happy Fry-Day & Christmas Eve! One of our favorite things of all time is the Za’atar Fries from Ziatun. Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern blend of thyme-oregano-sesame & sumac that is delicious and loaded with immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties known to help circulation, boost cognition, strengthen your immune system, and MORE! Good for the belly & for health!  Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Alexandra Kleeman, “Something New Under the Sun” “In this often-witty and all-too-timely story, Alexandra Kleeman grapples with the corruption of our environment in the age of alternative facts. ‘Something New Under the Sun’ is a meticulous and deeply felt accounting of our very human anxieties, liabilities, dependencies, and, ultimately, responsibility to truth.” The best reads are available at Binnacle! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Stock up on holiday lights & decor from Bretts! Staying ahead for the next year is always the way to do it! Bretts also has you covered for snow shovels, winter mats, etc. We haven't been hit with snow yet but it's comin!!! OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Thinking we might have to gift ourselves with these Barton Perreira Sunglass. The tortoise brown to clear combo is everything & we haven't been able to stop thinking about them ever since we first laid eyes on them! Too good, Luxe, you did it again! PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! Stop in or make an appt! PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon How could you KNOT add these candles to stockings for stocking stuffers?! Everyone on the street is talking about them and how they melt. The colors & the vibe of them are too good! At La Mere, you can shop for anyone! Clothing, shoes, and goods like these candles. Snag the new arrivals quick. *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Registering for Kids and Adult Dance classes at Yanarella just got easier! From registration to payment, visit Yanarella's new website to easily check out their class offerings by age and day of the week. Reach out to find out more today! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moore's goal is to hear your story and deliver an insurance plan that fits your lifestyle. Give them the hour to see how they can help you! PS check out Antalek & Moore's blog post written by their partner, Vince, to read about how they adapt their business for the impending winter weather! You can read it here > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle trains and empowers business owners, makers, artists and staff members in how to get the word out about their business. Be it a non-profit, special project, or even a major call to action, Tin Shingle’s training and community support gets people doing just that - on their own. Tin Shingle puts the power of PR, Social Media, SEO, and design theory directly into the hands of business owners, makers and artists by way of a flexible Media Kit Membership subscription membership program that includes education, training, directories, media research lists and editorial calendars. Find out more about Tin Shingle & how we can help you & your biz! Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. The new year is right around the corner! A specialty of Katie James, Inc. is to design websites that work the way you need them to work. To stand out & pull in your customers! To allow people to purchase from your website, subscribe from your website, browse your website, and more! Ready to make the move? Reach out! You can ever text us your big ideas, and let us run with them. See the latest Website Projects from Katie James: Homespun Foods > Barb’s Butchery > Stanley Lindwasser > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. 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A Silent Night Getting Closer :: Retail Therapy Guide 12/17/2021

The countdown to Christmas is really real and if you're still trying to figure out what to get someone, Beacon is filled with the best shops, and what's better than supporting local & shopping small?! See ALBB's Shopping Guide to better organize your thoughts/find exactly what you're looking for! This cutie-pie photo is of a Pre-K project from Glenham Elementary! See ALBB's Instagram Stories for a closeup of the little pine-cone snow-person up close! PS: The COVID-19 count in Dutchess County has doubled what it was in the summer. In August, ALBB sent you a notice that the active case count was in the high 700s or low 800s. Today, the active case count is 1,487 people, with 68 people in the hospital, and 65 active cases in Beacon. In East Fishkill, there are 213 active cases. This article explores what Dutchess County is doing.   Have a blessed Friday :)   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Breakfast With Santa At Yanarella Dance Day: Saturday, December 18, 2021 Time: 9-11am Location: Yanarella Dance, 312 Main Street, Beacon, NY To close out the year, Yanarella Dance will be hosting a breakfast with Santa this Saturday, December 18 from 9-11am at the studio, with a chance to take pictures with Santa and characters from Frozen! Go on in & grab a donut (donuts from Glazed Over Donuts! and coffee, meet the teachers and get excited for the 2022 dance season! You’ll be able to register for classes on site, which will begin the week of 1/3/2022! 2021 Holiday Craft Fair Day: Saturday, December 18, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY Handmade fleece blankets, crocheted scarves, handmade jewelry & clutches, hair accessories, homemade limited ingredient dog treats, handcrafted rope dog toys; shirts, fabric items from repurposed clothing & scraps, hippie type jewelry and things made with locally grown flowers, baby gifts, button art, handmade tags, handbuilt ceramic jewelry, hand poured & decorated candles, wood critters, hair scrunchies, handcrafted soap, balms, scrubs, frames with all natural sea glass stones, pickles, deer antler pieces, tables, mittens, original photos on coasters/trivets/cutting boards, CBD Lotions/Tinctures/Gummies. Information > Show Up and Speak Out for Good Cause Eviction Protections Day: Monday, December 20, 2021 Time: Caroling for Tenant's Rights at 6pm at Pohill Park & City Council Meeting at 6:30pm at City Hall Location: Pohill Park & City Hall, Beacon, NY Masks Required  The organizers of this outdoor event have been regularly showing up at City Council Meetings to pressure the administration to do more to create affordable housing situations. Beacon's Mayor Lee Kyriacou has wanted to accelerate one of his tools in the tool box - making building small apartments on one's property easier (aka Accessory Dwellings Units ADUs). His rational is that the apartments can rent for a low price because they are in theory "small." Most Councilmembers don't see how this is possible, and in fact, want Beacon to pursue enforcement of illegal Airbnbs (owners own more than one property and are short term renting those additional properties). Members of the public have been showing up to demand that the focus be on passing a law called Good Cause Eviction, as another layer of protection for renters. More and more, renters are being pushed out of Beacon, replaced by those who can pay higher prices. Say the organizers: "The City has been ignoring the housing crisis. Don't let this Be a Silent Night for tenant protections!!" The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     Shake away the Monday blues! We created a list of restaurants in Beacon that are open on Mondays. See it here > TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. If you haven’t tried at least one style of wings at Two Way, you’re missing out. The Flying Jibb Beacon has five different flavors available and we heard they’re all delicious! Pair that with a refreshing beer from Two Way & you're good to go! PS Check out Two Way's delicious food menu with goods from The Flying Jib! See beers on tap here > OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY They are back! Pork filled and crispy fried rolls from Eat Church! Wrap in salad and herbs and dipped in sour sweet spiciness. Dairy Free, Gluten Free, & looks so damn good! Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop Sunday at Beacon Farmers Market So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! PS Fall Menu is here for the season! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Nothing like a fluffy, buttery croissant and an espresso martini from BBC ! Stop in this weekend for brunch (all day!), coffees, cocktails, and everything else until 5! Go hang out with the BBC crew in the bakery and warm up! Bread is baked daily - super fresh & super yum. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY MOD tested out a new fish sandwich featuring a favorite fish, porgy! Lightly dredged and fried topped with house made tartar sauce, LTO, radish and pickled jalapeño - sounds simple and delicious. We're hoping this test sandwich makes it on the menu because yum! In addition to sandwiches & burgers, the menu offers chicken, hot dogs and vegan options with multiple toppings and house-made signature sauces, plus hand-cut fries, salads and daily specials. Go on in & take a bite of Beacon! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Tuesday has easily become our favorite day of the week. We simply can't resist the $3 tacos at Tito Santana! The menu has 13 different tacos & 3 of them are Vegan options! Burritos, Bowls & Salads, Quesadillas, Nachos, Empanadas, Tostadas, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, and Sides are also an option! Plus, a ton of delicious & refreshing drink options. Stop in this weekend but also stop in every Tuesday ;) PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! PPPS: $3 tacos every Tuesday! #tacotuesday Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Shirley Temple now on Homespun's beverage menu! Fever Tree Ginger Ale with grenadine and Maraschino cherries and not the fancy awesome bespoke foraged cherries, these are kid-approved ‘not spicy’ with a stem cherries! Homespun also has a rotating group of four mocktails in which they’ll be posting pictures in days to come on their Instagram but better than that is to just stop on in! OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY El Nica Spot can take care of your dinner tonight! See them inside the HV Food Hall. Delicious looking platters - YUM! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's Taco Tuesday every day... especially at Baja 328! Delicious tacos, good drinks, great atmosphere! Stop in during your shopping trips for a break & to fill your belly! A weekend-must. PS: Baja wings are a must try. Choice of chipotle-honey glaze, korean bbq, spicy baja sauce, or bleu cheese!  PPS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. BEEF ARAYES ARE BACK!! After a lonnnnnng hiatus from Ziatun;s menu, they’ve brought back this classic Ziatün appetizer in all its minced beef cooked on flatbread goodness! Available for dine-in or take-out. You don't wanna miss out on this one! Try a delicious rice bowl while you're at it! > Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon NEW HOURS at Dirty Bacchus!! Starting Sunday 12/12 and lasting through Christmas Eve 12/24! Noon to 8pm EVERY DAY! Come out and Get Yer Dirty! Stop in, get some bottles for the holidays, or as gifts, or for you! Wine works in all ways! PS DIRTY BACCHUS GIFT CARDS are available! ! Any amount, sent anywhere you like. Follow @dirtybacchus for all wine reviews! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon LIMITED EDITION ALERT: Binnacle wants to know if y’all familiar with Paravion Press? These little editions of classic heady literary texts are perfect for giving, designed in fact to be mailed. Cutest! Not only that, but they were printed and assembled in Beacon, NY. What’s more, this little operation has been put to rest, and Binnacle Books is now the sole distributor of the remaining Paravion stock. Vibrant, unique, cute as hell, and LIMITED. Go on in soon! Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Get your holiday lights & decor from Bretts! If you already did, then stock up for next year! Bretts also has you covered for snow shovels, winter mats, etc. and even kids gifts including games and toys! OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon NEW JACQUES MARIE MAGE from Luxe Optique. More styles have arrived & Luxe is always so excited to share them with you! We're also excited to share because the new arrivals are just always SO GOOD. Stop in this weekend! Treat yourself or someone you love! PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! Stop in or make an appt! PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Shop for you and your boo at La Mere! Clothing, shoes, and goods for everyone in here! Flannels + Denim + Boots + More!! Snag the new arrivals quick. *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY New Website Alert! Registering for Kids and Adult Dance classes at Yanarella just got easier! From registration to payment, visit Yanarella's new website to easily check out their class offerings by age and day of the week. Reach out to find out more today! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Snow season is right around the corner! Check out Antalek & Moore's blog post written by their partner, Vince, to read about how they adapt their business for the impending winter weather! You can read it here > Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. 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Veterans and Main Street :: Retail Therapy Guide 11/21/2021

All 3 media outlets covering Beacon (Beacon Free Press, Highlands Current, ALBB) stopped and focused on the new mural on the Dutchess County DMV building on Main Street that is thanking veterans. It is a daily reminder to smile, say thank you, outreach to a veteran if you know one or know how. In the Beacon Free Press version of this coverage, catch an interview with the muralist as she paints it. Beacon Free Press Columnist and Veteran Tom Zurhellen writes enthusiastically almost every week about how to help veterans. In this week's column, he points out that nearly 40,000 veterans are homeless (the Military Times cites 37,252). In Beacon, one might not know who is a homeless veteran as they walk by someone. So as you walk by the Memorial Building especially, give someone a sunny "Hello." An easy way to help make veterans in this area more comfortable is to donate to their food pantry in Castle Point. We have details on how to do this in A Little Beacon Blog's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Guide here. Speaking of the Memorial Building, this Veterans Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Pvt Wm. B. Wilson Post 666 hosted their annual ceremony, which you can watch here on the City of Beacon's Vimeo channel. VFW Post 666 celebrated their 100th year this year, and were presented with Proclamations from New York State, which you can read about here.   THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Hudson Valley 20th Century Glass & Pottery and Vintage Accessories Show & Sale Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 Time: 11am - 5pm Location: Veteran’s Memorial Bldg., 413 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 Show and sale of the Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club. All items made in the USA. Free Glass ID & Appraisal. Raffle entry included with $5 admission fee. Refreshments available. We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW Hall to share knowledge, enjoy the fellowship, and share the beauty that this glass imparts. Info: Debbie Siller 845-702-4770. Information > The Bannerman Island Gallery Fine Art Holiday Exhibition Day: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Paintings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and hanging mixed media works will decorate the walls - while ceramics, sculpture and other artistic gift items will fill out the gallery.  Many of the works will be Hudson River Valley themed. Visitors to the gallery can expect to see representational landscapes, florals, interiors and still-life works -  as well as other works from the imagination.  Functional and whimsical ceramics and other gift items will also be featured. All works will be for sale and all proceeds from sales will benefit on-going restoration work on historic Bannerman’s Island.  Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and most weekday afternoons and early evenings by chance or appointment by calling 845-416-8342.  Financial Education Workshop From Thomas Geoghegan CFP, Of Edward Jones (food available) Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Brothers Trattoria, 465 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 Do you have the information you need to make decisions about your financial goals? We believe financial education is an important step in helping you achieve a better future. At our Financial Workshop you'll learn: Key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds Steps you can take to prepare for retirement How insurance can help protect against unexpected life events Basics of estate planning Please use the RSVP form here or call today (845) 831-0507 to reserve space for yourself and a guest at this event. We look forward to seeing you! Information > Middle School Book Club Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 3:30pm Location: Beacon Library, Beacon NY Do you have a middle-schooler that loves to read and talk about books? Join our book club! Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us to read great books and talk about them with friends. The group will meet in Memorial Park at the pavilion near Rombout Middle School. Our first Next book is We're Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey. Registration is required. To find out how to join, email Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. IMAGINE COMMUNITY SAFETY: Conversation with Beacon City Council Elects Paloma Wake & Justice McCray Days: November 14, 2021 Beacon's City Council Elects Justice McCray and Paloma Wake are hosting a virtual community conversation. Topics covered include better access to mental health resources, to food security and even recreation. Say the organizers: "Let's talk about our dreams for community safety this Sunday at 5 and continue to build a community that centers the needs of the people who live here now. We're working in collaboration with @beacon4blacklives and the Beacon Progressive Caucus and we wanna here your voice, your dreams, and what a safe community means to you!" Register > Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: November 1, 2021 - November 14, 2021 The Valley Table magazine officially kicks off the beginning of fall 2021 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW), revealing the all participating restaurants. Running from October 1-November 14, restaurants will feature their best dishes by way of three-course, prix-fixe lunch ($22.95) and dinner ($32.95) menus. The complete list of participating restaurants is available here: valleytable.com/hvrw. Reservations are recommended at all Hudson Valley Restaurant Week restaurants. The Great Give Back Stichin' for the Kitchen Days: October 1 - November 15, 2021 Get out your hooks and needles. Stichin' for the Kitchen is back! As part of the Great Give Back, the Howland Public Library is collecting handmade hats and scarves to donate to Fareground and Beacon Community Kitchen. Crafters can donate a set or individual items. Donations should be placed in individual plastic-zip bags and dropped off in the Big Red Bin at the library. Drop off between October 1st and November 15th. For more information, contact Michelle at community@beaconlibrary.org. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Head on in to Two Way Brewing this weekend! Open for pool, darts, foosball, and more during taproom hours. Or drop by for a pint, a flight, or some beer to go! Yummy food available. PS Really good fall beers from Two Way! And a food menu with goods from The Flying Jib! See beers on tap here > OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Oh maa gooodness! SAAG PANEER! Creamed kale and mustard greens, buttermilk, farmer's cheese. Smooooooth and Vegetarian! Grab this for lunch this weekend or you'll regret! Eat Church is a favorite with gluten-free options! Find Eat Church at more places: Thursday-Sunday at industrial Arts Brewing DAILY GrabnGo at Marbled Meat Shop Sunday at Beacon Farmers Market So many opportunities to get your hands on this deliciousness! PS Fall Menu is here for the season! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. It's that time of year but have no fear! Beacon Bread has you covered this Thanksgiving! Preorder delicious & fresh breads including baguettes, harvest grain, sourdough, etc., pies including Hudson Valley Apple Crumb, Pumpkin, Vegan Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream or Coconut Custard, Bakery Favorites including creanberry sauce. cornbread loaf, sticky buns, cranberry orange loaf cake, and cookies! All orders must be placed by Sunday, November 21! Give them a call, order in person, or via email. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Crispy chicken, pimento cheese and coleslaw is a match made in heaven. But from Meyers? A double-win! Go on in and try this delicious fried chicken sandwich... we can guarantee it will not disappoint! Plus, its the freakin weekend & you deserve this! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30am - 9pm; Bar until 10pm Friday and Saturday Food 11:30am - 11:00pm; Bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Tacos from Tito Santana are too good to be true... Chipotle Chicken, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Steak, Chorizo, Pulled Pork, Shrimp, Grilled Fish, Catfish, Tofu Scramble (Vegan), Portabella (Vegan), Tofu (Vegan), and brisket. Plus, many other options if tacos aren't your thing but we swear they are/will be once you try these! Dine-in or take-out, even delivery is available through their website! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $24! PPS: Catering available! PPPS: $3 tacos every Tuesday! #tacotuesday Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY Homespun is a specialty wine seller as part of their regionally popular restaurant. Owner Joe Robitaille earned early experience at Montague Wine & Spirits in Brooklyn Heights, moving to a sommelier position with Il Buco in Manhattan. Joe was raised in Buffalo, NY, and educated in Charleston, SC. He moved to New York City to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry at Brooklyn College, where he discovered his love for wine. But not just wine - the agriculture of wine - after a placement with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). When the original Homespun was for sale, Joe and his wife Kate fell in love with the opportunity, and moved their family to Beacon. Joe and the staff have been developing the wine side of Homespun ever since. Find out more > PS: Homespun has a Beer Store & Beer Subscription online! See more here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY If you haven't tried Miz Hattie's Pulled Pork with Mac & Cheese, you are totally missing out! Miz Hattie's is located inside the HV Food Hall and offers the most delicious souther style BBQ! Take Out, Dine In, & Catering Available. Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY We know you love Baja tacos but have you tried their wings?! If not, this is your sign... go on, try them! Choice of chipotle-honey glaze, korean bbq, spicy baja sauce, or bleu cheese! Nomnomnom. Take a break from the holiday shopping & stop in here! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. What are your weekend plans? We hope they include lamb kebabs over baba ghanoush at Ziatun! If you enjoy smokey, roasted eggplants, you will certainly love this dish paired with kebabs, falafel, or veggies. Happy Weekend! PS: It's Soup Season & Ziatun has you covered with delicious soups! Warm up! Check out this bowl of Addas > Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Ignasi Segul / Vinyes Singulars / Pim Pam Pink 2020 / Catalonia, Spain - While this meets every definition of biodynamic Natural Wine, it is also, remarkably, the result of the 600th grape harvest performed on this Penedes estate by the family behind Vinyes Singulars, who have lived on and worked this soil since the year 1405. Made with blend of organic, biodynamically farmed Xarel.lo, Macabeu, Parellada, Malvasia Sitges, Garnatxa Blanca, Sumoll Tinto and Sumoll Blanc, each variety added to the fermentation vat separately as it becomes ready to harvest, spontaneously fermented on skins, bottled unfined and unfiltered with no additions whatsoever, this is almost pulpy in texture with a pronounced but not aggressive acidity, some tannic grip, a nose of peaches and pink grapefruit, earth and slate, herbs and the brighter cooking spices, with surprisingly soft flavors of citrus and stone fruits and a very long finish. Natty refreshment! Follow @dirtybacchus for all wine reviews! HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6pm Thur- Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12-5pm Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Ai Weiwei, “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” trans. Allan Barr from Binnacle! “Remembering, too, is a form of resistance. In documenting the past, he is also repudiating the country’s generations of imposed amnesia. ‘After all the convulsions that China had experienced, genuine emotions and personal memory were reduced to tiny scraps and easily replaced by the discourse of struggle and continuous revolution,’ Ai writes. In ‘1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,’ Ai does not allow his own scraps to remain buried. To unearth them is an act of unburdening, an open letter to progeny, a suturing of past and present. It is the refusal to be a pawn — and the most potent assertion of a self.” -The New York Times _ Binnacle is *Open daily! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you! BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Not only can you get your home goods needs at Bretts but you can get your pets some goodies too! New bowls, leashes, collars, etc. We mean it when we say Bretts has it all! PS: Get your winter mats & supplies earlier rather than later! Stay ahead of the game. Stop in & check it all out. OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon New Anne et Valentin has arrived at Luxe & whoa! Check out their patient Steven in his Anne et Valentin x Pierre-Louis Mascia Sunglasses. Are these dreamy or what?! Go on in & visit them! You won't want to miss this collection  PS: New arrivals are always arriving at Luxe! PPS *NEW HOURS Monday 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed on Sundays! They've gone shopping! Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon Fall finds at La Mere make us so excited! You can find so many different outfit combinations to go with every day of the week/every occasion. It's also extra exciting knowing that new arrivals pop in the shop weekly! Start your holiday shopping early but don't forget to treat yourself! *New Arrivals Weekly / Free Shipping Download their free app in the iTunes Store PS: Everything is under $100!! PPS: MENS clothing now available! Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Discover dance at Yanarella! Different classes for different levels and camps that run in the winter & summer. All rooms are equipped with state of the art sound systems, mounted and standing ballet barres, and full length mirrors. They even have a sprung wooden floor made specifically for dancers. Email them to find out more! Danceyanarella@gmail.com Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon On Veterans Day, Susan, Vince, and Fred showed their support of our local veterans at the Carmen Ramputi Marine Corp League, Detachment 861, with a donation of $2,500. Said Antalek and Moore: "Thank you for your duty and bravery in fighting for our great country!" Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE "Tin Shingle has saved me so much time. I have learned so much. I used to work in PR/Marketing ages ago, and now that I have my own design business, it’s great to be able to turn somewhere and get information and help. I really find Tin Shingle invaluable. — Christina Paluszek-McClure Jewelry Designer, Kryzia Kreations" Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. The team at Katie James, Inc. has been working with Homespun Foods to create a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. They have created an online beer store & online beer subscription page and are continuing to update the wine pages with the Pay As You Go option. Homespun Foods does a great job updating their website - as this is important as your business evolves & grows. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. See more Website Projects from Katie James: Barb’s Butchery > Stanley Lindwasser > Find out more > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Homespun Foods Is Looking For A Lead Server To Join Their Growing Team Details >  HIRING: Maintenance & Packaging Manager At Industrial Arts Brewing  Details > HIRING: Social Media Lead At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > MUSIC Maple Street Studio (guitar!) HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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Immersive Climate Theater Experience Comes To Long Dock Park: "Climate Change Theatre Action 2021"

SOON IS NOW is an immersive climate theater experience paired with activism presented in Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park Beacon, NY on Saturday afternoon October 23rd, as part of the Climate Solutions Week (October 17-24) sponsored by Sustainable Hudson Valley. Theatrical performers showing their activism through spoken word and movement, and many of your favorite climate justice and education groups have come together to present solutions in a theatrical way called Climate Change Theatre Action 2021.

Hudson Valley and NYC based artists will read a selection of plays commissioned by Climate Change Theatre Action, a worldwide series of performances of short climate change plays presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations COP meetings. In addition, actors will read a portion of full length play and eco-parable, Escapegoat, by May Treuhaft-Ali. There will be poetry readings by Edwin Torres and Tom King, music by Elizabeth Clark (Seeds Under Nuclear Winter: An Earth Opera) and visual art and activism. Additional participants include: Hudson River Playback Theatre, Katiana Rangel, Twinkle Burke, Andrew Brehm, Chloé Hayat, abigail jean baptiste, Eric Magnus, Jean Brennan. Beacon Conservation Advisory Committee, Sustainable Hudson Valley, Fareground, Clearwater, Climate Reality Hudson Valley & Catskills chapter and others will be present to provide ways for the community to take action.

Schedule:

1pm Activism & Art: Environmental groups present to provide actions & Beacon based artist Jean Brennan will share FRUIT&ROT, an imprint centered around art and ecology.

2:00pm Performance Walking Loops: Sign ups begin at 1:30pm for the 3 walking tours of micro-performances that will take you along the wooded paths, tall grasses, and beach areas of the park. Tours start at 2pm, 2:15pm, and 2:30pm and last approximately one hour. 20 ppl max each tour and first-come, first-served. These tours are not catered towards young children. We can provide masks. Wear comfortable shoes!

2:15pm Sitting/Standing Performances: performances by Hudson River Playback Theatre, Edwin Torres, and Twinkle Burke will take place around the perimeter of the green field next to the Long Dock. These 3 performances are open to all including young children! They will take place in a loop and last until approximately 3:30pm. Bring your folding chair!

Parking Recommendations

Parking in Long Dock is limited. Walking, carpooling and the Free Beacon Loop Bus are encouraged. The Loop Bus drops you at the train station, and you can walk over to Long Dock. The best place to park is in the train station on the side closest to the Hudson River, where all spots are free on the weekends!

About The Producers

This event is part of Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week organized by Sustainable Hudson Valley. Produced by Eve Morgenstern, Brian Mendes and Connie Hall. Contact: Eve Morgenstern for more information, evemorgenstern@gmail.com.

Use of Long Dock Park for this event has been provided by Scenic Hudson (scenichudson.org). The leading environmental organization focused on the Hudson River Valley, it is dedicated to creating environmentally healthy communities, championing smart economic growth, protecting working farms, opening up riverfronts to the public and preserving the valley’s beauty and natural resources. Since its founding in 1963, Scenic Hudson has permanently protected 25,000 acres of irreplaceable landscapes and created or enhanced more than 40 parks.

Look For Signs

Several graphic designs have been created to represent this initiative. You may see crossovers of them in social media and in other news outlets. Keep your eyes out, and read the messages to learn more.

Remembering and Seeking :: The Retail Therapy Guide 9/10/2021

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

Join The Poet Gold for a solo performance of spoken word and poetry that speaks to the hearts of humanity on issues of facing our fears, our truths, social justice, building bridges, and triumphing through hope and love.

When: Thursday, August 26, 2021 (rain date September 2)
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: South Avenue Park, Beacon NY

Musical accompaniment by award-winning violinist Gwen Laster and Damon Banks on bass.

Poetry collage kits designed by Romina Robinson, using the words of Poet Gold will be available as a self-guided activity before the performance. 

This is a BYOS event! Bring your own SCISSORS! 

The kits will have everything to make a collage, including a glue stick, but we invite you to bring a pair of scissors in order to truly customize your piece.

Days Of Things To Do At Butterfly Festival at Stony Kill Farm - Schedule of August 14-21

One of the biggest fundraisers for Stony Kill Farm is happening in person this year: The Butterfly Festival. This year will have days of events, so you can mark your calendar for which you want to participate in. Events include opportunities for adults and kids.

STONY KILL FOUNDATION PRESENTS: BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS

August 14 – 21, 2021 at Stony Kill Farm (79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls

Butterflies & Blooms is a week-long festival of art, music, workshops, & family activities celebrating the beauty and ecology of local pollinators.

Activity highlights include Yoga with beBhakti Yoga, a Pollinator Plant Sale with the Verplanck Garden Club, butterfly, bird, and garden walks, and art and nature workshops for all ages. The festival culminates in an afternoon of hayrides and an outdoor concert featuring a local jazz orchestra, Big Band Sound.

For full descriptions of scheduled programs and to register for ticketed workshops visit Butterfly.Stonykill.org

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Advance registration is requested for all ticketed events. All activities will be held at locations at Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center (79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls). Locations are subject to change based on weather.

Saturday, August 14th - 10 am - 12 pm

Butterfly Discovery Walk with Barry Haydasz from the Cary Institute

All ages | $5 | Meets at the Verplanck Garden by the Manor House

Saturday, August 14th - 3 - 5 pm

Centerpiece Flower Arrangement for Beginners Workshop with Rebecca Cossa, NYS Certified Agriculture Teacher and NYBG certified floral designer

Ages 12+ | $25 | Meets at the picnic tables by the Manor House

Saturday, August 14th - 6 - 7 pm

Yoga by the Garden with Lauren Magarelli from beBhakti Yoga Center

Ages 16+ | $10 | Meets by the Verplanck Garden by the Manor House | Bring a mat and water bottle

Sunday, August 15th - 9 am

Wings on the Farm Bird Walk with Olivia Castenada and Conor Quinn

All ages | $5 | Meets at Stony Kill's big red livestock barn

Sunday, August 15th - 10 am - 1 pm

Pollinator Plant Sale & Farm Shop with the Verplanck Garden Club

All ages | Located at Stony Kill's big red livestock barn

Sunday, August 15th - 11 am

Pollinator Garden Walk with Adrienne Papazian

Ages 16+ | $5 | Meets at the Verplanck Garden by the Manor House

Tuesday, August 17th - 10 - 11 am

The Art of Papermaking Youth Workshop with Stacey Lynch Adnams

Ages 5+ (under 7 accompanied by adult) | $5 | Meets at the Verplanck Garden by the Manor House

Wednesday, August 18th - 10 - 11 am

Paper Quilling Workshop with Naflah Mohammed

Ages 10+ | $5 | Meets at the picnic tables by the Manor House

Thursday, August 19th - 6 - 7:30 pm

Introduction to Beekeeping with Andrew Buckland, Beekeeper, and Educator

Ages 8+ | $5 | Meets at the Learning Center by the Manor House

Friday, August 20th - 8:30 pm

After-Dark Moth Walk with Margaret Maruschak

All ages | $5 | Meets at the Verplanck Garden by the Manor House

Saturday, August 21st - 10 am

How Butterflies Get Their Names Family Workshop with Tara O'Grady, Butterfly Coach, Author, and Educator

Ages K-12 (children accompanied by an adult) | $5 | Meets at the picnic tables by the Manor House

Saturday, August 21st - 2 - 4 pm

Butterfly Wagon Decorating

All ages | Free | Meets at the picnic tables by the Manor House

Saturday, August 21st - 4 - 6 pm

Hay Rides in the Butterfly Wagon

All ages | Free | Rides leave from in front of the Manor House

Saturday, August 21st - 6 pm

Concert on the Lawn featuring The Big Band Sound

All ages | Free | On the Lawn in front of the Manor House | Rain date Aug 22

Stony Kill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public and cultivate environmental stewardship through the interpretation of the rich historical, environmental, and agricultural heritage of Stony Kill Farm.

For more information about the festival and workshops and events, contact Stacey Lynch Adnams at 845-831-3800 or stacey@stonykill.org.

Tails & Tales At The Howland Public Library

The Howland Public Library in Beacon will be running “Tails & Tales”, the 2021 children’s Summer Reading Program, between July 8 th and August 20th. This summer, they’ll explore the world of animals and stories with book logging, fun prizes, and exciting virtual programs for children ages 4 to 11. Beginning June 16 th, children can go into the library for a Summer Reading starter kit, including a book log and a FREE book!

The library will supply paper logging sheets, and kids can log all the books, ebooks, & audiobooks that they have been enjoying between the dates of July 8th and August 20th. They’ll receive special prizes each time they show us titles they added to their book logs.

The Howland Public Library also invites everyone to visit, the Ball of Beasts, a fantastical soft sculpture display created by artist Adam Izen for our children’s room. Children can even have a chance at winning one of the animals to take home. Stop by to enter the contest!

Virtual programs include favorites like Animal Embassy, Traveling Lantern Theare, and Dinosaurs Rock. Check the library’s calendar https://beaconlibrary.org or follow them on Facebook to see all of the free Crafts on the Go! Kits, events, and virtual programs geared for the whole family throughout the summer. Story Times! Music! Theater! Animals!

Contact: Ginny Figlia, Head of Youth Services, 845-831-1134, x.103 or youth@beaconlibrary.org.

The Great Hudson River Revival (The Clearwater Festival) Is Happening Virtually This Weekend

The Great Hudson River Revival (The Clearwater Festival)
Day: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Time: 11am - 11pm
Location: Virtual
The country’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, this year’s event will celebrate the 100th birthday of its founder Pete Seeger, as well as the 50th anniversary of the sloop Clearwater, the iconic ship Seeger built to advocate cleaning up the Hudson River. The Clearwater has become a symbol of environmental advocacy and of Seeger’s efforts to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people around environmental issues.

Previously announced artists include Mavis Staples, Ani DiFranco, The Wailers, Railroad Earth, The Lone Bellow, The Mammals, Immortal Technique, and many more.

New additions to the line-up include Del McCoury Band, Chapin McCombs Chapin, Alan McClintock, Arif Choudhury, Betty & the Baby Boomers, Chief Perry, Children at the Well, Dennis Yerry, Dirty Stay Out Skifflers, Edukated Fleas, Ernie Sites, Evan Pritchard, Evy Mayer, Geoff Kaufman, Greenheart, Jacob & David Bernz, Jamie Brickhouse, Jan Christensen, Jonathan Kruk, Late Show's Gospel Choir, Laurie & Ira McIntosh, Leeny Del Seamonds, Lonnie Harrington, Luis Ramos, Magpie, Marita Solberg, Mel & Vinnie, Mercedes Garcia, Niemo, Norah Dooley, Peter Siegel, Ramapo Spirit of the Mountain Drummers, Reggie Harris, Reggie Seasar, Rik Palieri, Sheila Arnold, Spirit of Thunderheart, The Rix, The Storycrafters, Walkabout Clearwater Chorus, and William Ruiz. 

The Great Hudson River Revival (aka Clearwater Festival) will return virtually this year on Saturday, June 19th. The online fundraising event will continue the organization’s decades-long tradition and community gathering normally held annually at Croton Point Park, NY. 

This year’s Great Hudson River Revival will be live-streamed from 11 am - 11 pm EST on June 19th on Clearwaterfestival.org as well as Clearwater’s Youtube and Facebook pages. While The Great Hudson River Revival is free to attend, Clearwater encourages viewers to donate if they are able. All performances will be accompanied by ASL interpreters. 

Donations can be made at http://bit.ly/TheGreatHudsonRiverRevival21.

Revival is the country’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, bringing together major musical acts and Clearwater’s own brand of green activism for a unique weekend every June. Clearwater Festival takes place on the banks of the Hudson River at beautiful Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY.
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Cupcakes and the Retail Therapy Guide 3/19/2021

Happy Weekend To You! We are going to kick this weekend newsletter off with a picture of...carrot cake cupcakes, because cupcakes are good and happy. These are from Homespun, and available to order online to reserve yours (we swiped 3 of them after taking this photo, so...) Most importantly, however, we wanted to address Atlanta and what our Asian friends in Beacon are experiencing as reactions to this unfold. What hasn't been spoken about much locally is how friends whose families are from Japan, or China, or the Philippines or other areas are feeling, or what kind of encounters they have endured while walking on sidewalks since the pandemic started and a former president attempted to connect a pandemic with a region. We are quietly hearing from our friends, and they are asking for support. They want to see their friends say supportive things in social media, and to denounce things like a police captain explaining that a murderer had a "bad day." That captain was later discovered to have posted his own belief of the region connection to the pandemic, and even supported t-shirts of it. Not sure where to start? Try asking your friends where their families are from, to get more comfortable with regions. Next, listen to this webinar with Moraya Seeger DeGeare, a Beaconite who is Black, Japanese and white, and engages in talking about race issues in a safe space. THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By: Marilyn Perez and Katie Hellmuth Martin If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, help us help you by advertising it here. Sloop Clearwater presents She Sailor Sea Stories Webinar Days: Mondays, March 22 & 29, 2021 Time: 7pm Location: Online via Zoom The National Women’s Sailing Association and WomenWhoSail are excited to host a Women’s History Month Special Edition of She Sailor Sea Stories, celebrating Clearwater's legacy of creating a community aboard for women to lead and to belong. Find out what happens when six former Captains found themselves at the helm of the fine and splendid Sloop Clearwater, from 1980 to present, during two episodes of storytelling on March 22nd and March 29th, 7:00PM EST. Information > Inequity in Education Days: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Location: Webinar Organized by Next Step Hudson Valley. Tune in this Wednesday for a vital conversation about New York's education funding model and why Black, Brown, and low-income students are left in underfunded schools. Presentations from Alliance For Quality Education and Citizen Action NY about education inequities and how they can be resolved. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!       EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY Calling all taco lovers! The perfect spring (fever) weekend food is here! Eat Church will be back at Marbled Meat Shop, 3091 Route 9 in Cold Spring Friday & Saturdays, 4-8pm. Stop by and pay them a visit!  Order Online Now >⠀ Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!      MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY FRIED CHICKEN POP-UP this Sunday, March 21, 2021. Back by popular demand - Fried Chicken Dinner!  Served with MOD's famous mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread and their world famous salted chocolate chip cookie! That's right! For limited time only, that salted chocolate chip cookie is back! You will want to pre-order to save your meal. How To Pre-Order: Order today for Sunday, March 21. When ordering online, be sure to choose SUNDAY as your day to pick up and the fried chicken dinner.  Pre-orders will be accepted through Friday, March 19 at 1 pm.  There will be limited availability on Sunday. You can peruse and order from their regular menu or the special fried chicken dinner by clicking here.  Follow on Instagram > Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon Homespun Foods is hiring! They are looking for a few good people to join their team. Hiring for both kitchen and front of house, this is a great place for people who love food and wine and good teamwork in a friendly, inclusive environment. Learn more > View Homespun Menu > Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Check out this video recently shared on Hudson Valley's Food Hall Instagram! Featuring vendors and special pop-up artisans, giving you a great idea of what to expect when you check out this eatery. Information > Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY On a recent visit to @baja328 and had the most delicious fajitas! They never disappoint! Try their Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or Tex Mex! Our new favorite drink from them right now: the Ginger Paloma⠀⠀ BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Your yard needs these accessories! 🦩Flamingo solar lights, flamingo stands, frogs, and bell solar lights! They are beautiful & will look fabulous with the sunlight! Now available at @bretts_hardware - check it out!  Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You know you got it going on when your frames match your dog  These frames are from Leisure Society. Stop by Luxe Optique and look over their collection and design options. Furry friend approval not required but strongly recommended.  @gertie18 ⁠ ⁠ Walk-ins welcome. Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Available at @binnaclebooks, Elizabeth Kolbert, “Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future”. “In ‘Under a White Sky,’ Elizabeth Kolbert takes a hard look at the new world we are creating. Along the way, she meets biologists who are trying to preserve the world’s rarest fish, which lives in a single tiny pool in the middle of the Mojave; engineers who are turning carbon emissions to stone in Iceland; Australian researchers who are trying to develop a ‘super coral’ that can survive on a hotter globe; and physicists who are contemplating shooting tiny diamonds into the stratosphere to cool the earth. Visit their Instagram for more details. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 436 Main Street, Beacon Spring has arrived to La Mére Clothing And Goods, and you need that denim jacket. With the unique pieces available at La Mére Clothing And Goods, you'll be sure to find something no matter what your style may be contemporary casual, boho chic, or something else. They have new items that arrive weekly so visit often! Can't make it in person? Shop Online > La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is Open For Sponsorships! All camps who are providing a safe, socially distanced summer experienced are encouraged to reserve their spot now in ALBB's very popular Summer Camp Guide. Details > NEW Junior Farmer's Program Stony Kill Farm is excited to announce this new program for ages 8-12! Break out the boots, its time to get dirty! Join their Livestock Caretaker on Monday mornings (9-11am) for some feeding, mucking and hands-on lessons in animal husbandry. Learn how to clip hooves, halter train and incubate eggs. Limited spots available. Information > Stony Kill Farm 79 Farmstead Lane,  Wappingers Falls, NY Looking for some community service hours? The Poughkeepsie Public Library (@poklibny) is looking for teen bloggers ! Use their guidelines to create your own content for a teen Café blog then send your post to teencafe@poklib.org for their review! For questions email teencafe@poklib.org   HIRING: Brett's Hardware in Beacon Brett's Hardware in Beacon is hiring! Go inside the store to apply. Good luck! List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESS FEATURE - HOME INSPECTIONS IN REAL ESTATE A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory contains categories in Real Estate for business features like Staging, Realtors, Mortgage Lenders, and House Inspections. People can find businesses on Google, but ALBB readers like going to our directory to see which businesses have listed themselves in this space. Help your business stand out by advertising your business in ALBB's Business Directory. Featured Business: Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. is who you can call to inspect a house before you buy it. If you're a first-time home-buyer, the House Inspection is part of the process. Says owner Louis Rizzi Jr.,: "As Owner and Operator, I provide professional Home Inspections while educating you on the condition of the home by answering any questions or concerns you may have, relieving you of stress and allowing you to make an informed buying decision." Learn More > List your business in ALBB's Business Directory > ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Join Antalek & Moore in wishing Vince Lemma a Happy Anniversary with the agency. Vince is a partner and has almost 20 years of industry experience specializing in Employee Benefits, Life Insurance and Property & Casualty Insurance. His primary focus as an independent agent is to be an advocate for his customers. "Thank you for the leadership and commitment you bring to our office, our clients, and our community." Antalek & Moore takes care of you. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Renowned relationship therapist, Moraya Seeger DeGeare, MA, LMFT, specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy in gender and race identification in one's self. While she herself is Black, Japanese and white, Moraya had not been that outspoken about race, outside of her private work with clients. This year has changed that. In this Tin Shingle TuneUp webinar, Moraya speaks with Tin Shingle and ALBB owner Katie Hellmuth Martin about how to talk about race out loud, when you don't know how to talk about it. While people want a safe space in which to practice speaking, others need to feel a safe space coming from silence. Watch The Replay >   KATIE JAMES, INC. Sneak Peek! Meyers Olde Dutch is "refreshing" their Main Street Location (that's an understatement...we've seen pictures of the concrete being poured) and connected with Katie James, Inc. to give their print and website branding a refresh too. We are so thrilled, because in between eating their fried chicken sandwiches, we get to test new designs on them. Like this one for their future "Cocktails" menu! How Can We Help You? >

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