A Meetup and the Met Gala :: Retail Therapy Guide 5/10/2024

Hello Late Night Friday! It's been a week. The Met Gala. The Internet was upset. Finally, people are protesting the Kardashians, and so many other celebrities (oh Brandi Carlile...for shame) for being silent on Palestine. Biden was called a lover of Hamas after sending Israel billions and billions of USA dollars to bomb and torture Palestinians, and finally, this US Official had some of himself crushed in the hands of the press as he avoided answering questions about Hind Rajab. She is that child, the 6 year old Hind Rajab, that Columbia student protesters named a building after (here is the message from Hind's mother). Normally we'd send this national fashion news via our sister company Tin Shingle, but you, Beacon, are our main focus in this time of "global news." And by "global news," you know what we mean. Palestine. Free Palestine.                                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE   Potluck Teach-In Protest Day: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 11am-2pm Location: People’s Park, Newburgh, NY Join Next Step Hudson Valley in solidarity with marty’d mothers and mothers who’ve lost their children due to the collective punishment/war on Black and Brown women, and all of us in support of the Palestinian Liberation Movement. Information > Hudson Valley Cupcake Festival Day: Sunday, May 12, 2024 Time: 11am-4pm Location: Heritage Financial Park, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590 Enjoy a day of gourmet cupcakes, food trucks, gifts, and more...all to celebrate mom on Mother's Day! Admission and parking are free. Information > Beacon Historical Society At Two Way Brewing - Hopped Up On History Day: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Time: 7pm A Monthly series… A fun, informal way to learn about Beacon History through an eclectic mix of questions - totally non competitive and totally fun! Nakba 1948 Commemoration Day Day: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Time/Location: 4:45pm (waiting for the 5:14pm train): Beacon Train Station, the side near the river for March to Pohill Park 5pm and Later-ish: Pohill Park From the organizers, Khitam Jamal Nakhleh: "Please join us for a gathering to commemorate the 1948 Nakba in Palestine. Wed May 15. We will begin gathering at the Beacon train station at 4:45PM and will start walking to Pohill park once those joining us get off the 5:14PM train. You are also welcome to join us directly at Pohill park in Beacon at 5:00PM. In remembrance of the catastrophe that expelled over 760,000 Palestinians, wiped out 531 villages and killed 15,000 Palestinians and has resulted in over 7 million present-day refugees and a global Palestinian diaspora. As well as the on-going occupation, colonization and current genocide of the Palestine and the Palestinian people who remain on the land. We ask the Hudson Valley community to honor this day with us, with a walk in commemoration of the 76 year struggle of the Palestinian people, and a gathering in the park to share tea, stories and healing, followed by a candlelight vigil. *Please check back for any weather updates. *Art work created by Parisa Karami @parisakaramiinsta @shadowsofthesanjoaquin *Accessibility information to come via @celebrate.845   Business Member Meetup For A Little Beacon Blog's Advertisers Day: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Time: 5-7pm Location:  Beacon Bread, 193 Main Street You've asked for it, so we are giving it to you! A business member meetup for advertisers of A Little Beacon Blog. This first meeting will feature the owners of Beacon Bread, Ziatun, and The Station Beacon, New York's newest local cannabis dispensary. Questions they will discuss cover: - Owning multiples businesses. - Being a couple and working together - Incorporation "politics" into their brand (aka Palestine). Activate your Business Membership now, and let ALBB begin promoting for you. Information > SAVE THE DATE! Meet Danielle Pitts: Author of Hair, Hair Everywhere Day: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 11am-1pm Location: 2518 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY Join Danielle for story time reading and book signing of her first book “Hair, Hair Everywhere” Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturdays @ Boscobell from 8:30am - 1pm Beacon Farmer's Market! Sundays from 10am-3pm at 223 Main Street Beacon Flea Market! Every Fair Weather Sunday from 8am-3pm at Henry Street (behind the Post Office). Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week! 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, click here for more info >     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Five Pennies Creamery is officially open inside of the HV Food Hall! Owner Dan the Ice-cream Man makes 100 flavors with many different variations. Not all at once, but in rotation. There’s a chance there will be different flavors each time you come.  Toasted Coconut, Cookie Dough, pralines & Cream, Smurfs, Cookies & Cream, Banana Pudding, Chocolate, Vanilla, and others are ready to be scooped. Waffle cones are available. Chunky ice-cream is the norm. Swirls of flavor are prominent. We sampled and took away the Cookie Dough. Because one must try their base staple flavor first, and then move into new territory.  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 Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food. Old Dhaka Coffee House: Coffee shop! Moreish: Serving British classics Five Pennies Creamery: Homemade Ice Cream Follow Hudson Valley Food Hall on Instagram > Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! CARTERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 424 Main St. It's that time of the year... the best time of the year... because the windows are fully open at Carters! Ready for good food, drinks, conversations, and the warm breeze! Outdoor patio is also open! Who doesn't love good company and good food in the great outdoors?! PS: Happy Hour is from Monday-Friday PPS: You can book the Carters Restaurant space for a private party and enjoy delicious spreads made by the Carters Crew! Book ahead. Follow Carter's on Instagram > Carters Restaurant & Lounge is a Sponsor, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Let's not forget what Beacon Bread Company does best around here! Beautiful sourdough to take home or to get your brekky sandwich on! Nothing better than a classic bacon egg and cheese on sourdough... mmmmM! BBC is open 8-5 all weekend long with these fresh loaves on deck! PPS: BBC is open everyday 7 days/week! PPPS: Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Follow BBC on Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Addas Soup (Red Lentil soup) is the main sources of protein that our brothers and sisters are getting in Gaza. It’s vegan, it’s loaded with plant based protein, it’s authentic, it’s Palestines heritage and it’s delicious. It's available at Ziatun. From Ziatun... "Our hearts go out to all the starving people in Gaza, Palestine and across the entire world. This post is solely to remind our customers that your support will always be shared to feed starving people." Eat local. Support Ziatun while also eating the most delicious food. A WIN WIN! Support your local Palestinian Restaurant PS: Ziatun is open everyday. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Follow Ziatun on Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. People often use this newsletter to tell their friends where to go, and get ideas for themselves on what to order. This is a very hungry guide to put together each week. Learn More & Start Now >     Eggbert’s Free Range Farm @ Cold Spring Farmer's Market Saturday's Website > Instagram > Whatcha going to fill your Eggbert’s Free Range Farm tote bag with? This one fits 4 dozen farm fresh eggs perfectly! Eggberts delivers 7 Days a Week to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, Wappingers Falls for FREE! *All of Eggberts meats are processed by humane USDA facilities.* Order Online here. for Beef, eggs, chicken, goat, lamb, pork... SO many goods! FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 8:30am - 2pm DELIVERY: Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Thinking warm, bright thoughts with these frames from Theo Eyewear available at Luxe Optique! This is just a glimpse of the frame & color choices they have to offer in their Optiques. Stop in and browse the magical Theo Eyewear cabinet! Hudson, NY Beacon, NY PS: Eye doctor appts available here! >  PPS: Luxe Optique is hiring! Details below BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon A section dedicated to Women Writers. You can truly find everything at Binnacle! So many sections for you to narrow down what you want to pick up next. Head in & snag a newbie. Fiction, Nonfiction, old, new, cookbooks, books from women writers, etc. Something for everyone in here! Stop in, ask for recommendations, explore new shelves and sections. PS have you heard about the Beacon Prison Books Project? See more here > Follow Binnacle on Instagram to keep up with their new reads and to get them right away! Learn More about Binnacle Books > THE STATION 463 Main Street, Beacon Hey buds! The display cases are UP at The Station and the vibes are high! They're gearing up to open their full-service facilities, to bring you an elevated experience like never before. Get ready for a whole new level of audio & visual bliss, premium products, and an atmosphere that'll make every visit unforgettable! Stay tuned for updates as they embark on this exciting next chapter.  Learn More here > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! Feature your business each week in A Little Beacon Blog's Newsletter, Blog pages, and Instagram. Readers love seen the magazine-like spread of what to buy inside of your shops, or if you have special classes or events going on. Learn More & Start Now > Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella welcomes you to join them in a fun and safe environment - where students of all ages are encourages to express themselves through the art of dance. Kids & Adults! See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Summer Basketball League 2024 Registration Open! Evaluation Dates: Tuesday June 11, Wednesday June 12, Monday June 17 Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm Registration opens May 2024 Information > Summer Tennis Clinic 2024 Two sessions: August 8/5 – 8/9 and August 8/12 – 8/16 Times: High School Clinic 8:30am to 10:30am & Junior clinic 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: BCSD Highschool Tennis Courts Information > Seniors Chair Yoga Stretch, move and strengthen your body! Gain physical awareness and balance! Reduce stress and have fun. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 9-9:45am Price: FREE Dutchess County Office for the Aging Exercise Class The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program offers workout sessions for senior citizens in an effort to retain balance as well as bone density. Through strength training, seniors can shape their body and lose unwanted inches. Classes are conducted in a circle of 15-20 people using a chair for support and free weights. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 10am Pre-Registration is Required. Call 845-486-2555 Tai Chi and Qigong Beginner and Advanced levels available. Gentle movements to cultivate your mind and body. Tai Chi and Qigong are easy vitalizing exercises you can learn  to restore and maintain your health. You can practice them regardless of your age or health. The postures and movements are natural, balanced and simple. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Times: Sunday Beginners 9-10:30am Sunday Advanced 10-30-12pm Thursday Push Hands 9-10:30am More Info > GEMMS Growing and Empowering Myself and My Sisters Inc. Location: Beacon Recreation Center 25 West Center Street, Beacon, NY When: Mondays Times: 6-7pm, Rombout Middle School 7:15-8:15pm Beacon High School gemmsinc.info@gmail.com Skate Board Lessons Skate instructor Andrew Singh is back with another exciting year of Spring Skate Lessons. Learn the basic fundamentals of skateboarding 5 Sessions Location: Ramps Skate Park, Memorial Park, Beacon, NY When: April 17-May 15 Time: 5-6pm Ages:  6-12 $100 residents $120 non-residents Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, makeup lessons, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: Click here to advertise in ALBB's Beauty Guide with a picture, logo and weekly promotions that will be featured here and on our Instagram. BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Beacon Dental is also happy to announce that they now accept Medicare health insurance! Call them for a free cleaning & check-up and refer your family & friends!  Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!                         KATIE JAMES, INC. You know what they say... new season, new website refresh! Your business is constantly changing and evolving and your website needs to reflect that. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More & Reach Out > We have spots open! Katie James, Inc. is a Sponsor. Thank you! TIN SHINGLE Alexa B. Wilkinson (they/them) is an independent Photojournalist and a digital media strategist, capturing the Pro-Palestinian movement along with working in the Democratic political marketing world. They have been on the front lines - and in the front seat - of the students protests in New York, in court rooms for City Council Meetings during Ceasefire Resolution pushes, and at a shipping location for Economic Blockade Day on April 15th. They will talk with Tin Shingle's host Katie Hellmuth about their experience, and how they connected. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickies Music PHOTOGRAPHY Megan & Kenneth List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY HIRING: Bagelish Is Looking For Dishwasher/Food Prep Help Get details > HIRING: The Dutchess Inn & Spa Is Looking For Front Desk Associates, Massage Therapists, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Landscape & Events Get Details > HIRING: Luxe Optique Is Looking For An Optometrist Get Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >  Got your running shoes on? We have a list of 5K races coming up for 2024! UP NEXT: ARF Annual 5K Run & Walk With Dogs Day: May 19, 2024 Time: 9am - 12pm Location: Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY More details here > See all of the upcoming races > AVAILABLE GUIDES TO SPONSOR: These Guides really need the ongoing support from businesses or individuals in order for us to continue them! This sponsorship is intended for businesses who are not in the Guides mentioned above. City Council Meetings Guide Second Saturday Art Gallery Guide Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Guide Kids Sports Guide (Seasonal: August - April only) BCSD Happenings, Fundraisers, PTO/A Announcements Guide Kids Summer Camp Guide (Seasonal: March - July only) Click here to find out more and Sponsor a Guide >  Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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