Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 9/5/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: Every 1st Friday (September 5th, 2025) Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t.  Sign Up To Read > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > Signing Of Petition to Save The Newburgh/Beacon Ferry Day: Friday, September 5th Time: 6pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Advocacy continues to re-start the Newburgh/Beacon Ferry that the MTA  canceled. There have been no demands from elected or appointed Beacon officials to re-start the ferry, including the Mayor and City Administrator. Information > Flotsam River Circus Performance Art Day: Friday, September 5th Time: 6pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Foolhardy musicians, circus, puppeteers, a ramshackle raft ⚓️ FREE shows where we land: 🌊 support: venmo @ rivercircus 🎪  Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Beacon Natural Market’s 20th Year Anniversary Weekend Date: Friday, September 12 - Sunday September 14, 2025 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join Beacon Natural Market as they celebrate 20 great years in Business in Beacon. Special sales, samples, demos, raffle prizes & gift baskets, live music, and general good times! Happy Hour Fundraiser for Foundation for Beacon Schools @ The Roosevelt Bar Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY From the Organizers: "Join the Foundation for Beacon Schools for a Happy Hour in the Upstairs Lounge at The Roosevelt. Have you been wanting to get involved in school advocacy? Want to be part of the FBS team? Just want to get out for a drink with some cool people? Come get yourself a drink and hang out with us! No RSVP necessary, come as you are!" Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY If you love Gruyère cheese, you will love the Oui Oui Baby. This sandwich is their take on the French Taco - "It’s a fully loaded amazing Sando that just keeps giving," says Oui Oui HV. Smothered with Chicken, Bechamel, Gruyère, Hash, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Portuguese Roll, which is then panini pressed!  Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY In this video, we discuss the very special, house-made cream cheese made at Bagel-ish. But we also learn why owner Beth is in her socks (hint: look for the shoes at the beginning of the video). Unbeknown to her, Beth shares some secrets about what makes the cream cheese flavors so unforgettable. Except for the one Doris makes. Doris has taken over a cream cheese, and is not releasing it. For your enjoyment only. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Pup-friendly is Carter's back patio! Enjoy the new, colorful mural in the back under the lights with your furry best friend. The bar that was in the back has been removed and replaced by a long picnic table for family-style eating. You won't want to miss this relaxing experience any day of the week, especially as we head into Fall. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm The Rosemary Garlic Lamb Sausage is a kid-favorite, even for picky eaters. Serve this with cilantro rise and fried zucchini, and you have a harvest-friendly back-to-school meal that makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Get more of this sausage this weekend at either the Cold Spring or Beacon Farmers Markets. These sausages are made in limited batches, so get there early! FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY A Lambda Award Finalist, "Trans-Galactic Bike Ride" is a collection of feminist bicycle science fiction stories from several authors, including Hugo, Nebula, and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, Elly Bangs, Kiera Jessica Bane, AVa Kelly, Juliet Kemp, Rafi Kleiman, Tucker Lieberman, Nathan Alling Long, Ether Nepenthes, Lane Fox Marcus Woodman, and Nebula-nominated M. Darusha Wehm. This edition includes an introduction by Microcosm publisher Joe Biel. Instagram > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY One of the secrets behind a Blushery Makeover is the Cream Highlighter from Face Stockholm, the makeup line of choice by the Blushery for all wedding, event and Glow Up sessions. It is why guests from out of town return to the Blushery for the look only they can do! Get your on Glow Up - or tray of the Cream Highlighter - at the Blushery. Book a brow-wax while you're at it. Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Beyond the Needle: Volunteering Info Session Date: Monday, September 8th Time: 9:15pm Location: Marist University, Student Center, 3404 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 From the Organizers: "Welcome back to campus! Our first meeting this semester will focus on volunteering for an upcoming event with Silver Needle Runway. See you at the Nelly Goletti Theater on Monday, September 8th at 9:15pm!" Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle, Howland Cultural Center, and Compass Arts present A "Classics for Kids" Event Instrument Lab: Discover the Strings! Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1-2:00pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Price: Kids Free / Adults $15 Discover the Magic of Strings! Join us for an interactive musical experience while exploring the world of string instruments . Enjoy a lively performance by a string quartet, join a discussion about the inner workings of the string family, and build your own box violin!  Featuring: Adrienne Harmon, violin Kathleen Bosman, violin Eva Gerard, viola Naomi Benecasa Lisowski, cello Information > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/30/2025

Double Announcement to say that the inaugural event in Newburgh, Dear Summer, from Ali T. Muhammad and Melanin Unchained happens this Sunday from 11am-7pm at the People's Park. ALBB's sister design studio Katie James Inc. designed the website, with original artwork created by Adam Alpert. The Musical Lineup has been released. Tickets for sale now, with 50% discount to Newburgh residents. DM Sear Summer for discount code. Get a taste of what it's all about here. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Stand-Up Weekend @ Savage Wonder Dates:  August 30th: 9:30pm (Tix) Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features: Derek Humphrey (featured on “Nateland Presents”, in the New York Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, Skankfest and was named one of “New York’s Funniest” by TBS) Brian Grossi (three-time winner of the Inspired Word’s LOL! Comedy Slam, TMZ, 25 Sets, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime) Tickets (Saturday) > Dear Summer Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 Time: 11am-7pm Location: The People's Park, 2 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY Dear Summer Festival is comprised of Hudson Valley Creatives who’ve grown up through gentrification and displacement. Our shared stories, purposes, and perspectives keep us connected to our roots. Through dedication and grit, we’re able to give back to others, organically. We’ve aligned our artistic expressions and have highlighted them for you! You won't devalue someone's else's life if you find value within yours. This Dear Summer event is a celebration to help cleanse the spiritual energy in Newburgh, New York, through our arts, through our culture. Information > NEWBURGH: Stellar Dispensary’s Grand Opening A Success OPEN: Open Daily 9am-10pm (Sundays 'till 9pm) Location: 5440 Route 9W, Newburgh, NY 12550  The Ribbon Cutting of the new  dispensary, Stellar, was a success. Located in Newburgh near Mary Jane’s Ice Cream, Stewarts, is 5 minutes from Hudson Taco and the  Newburgh Waterfront. Stellar was founded by 23-year-old Newburgh native Raman Singh, who wants to normalize cannabis culture. “Cannabis is culture. We normalize its use with elegance, confidence, and  zero shame, like enjoying a fine wine or bold espresso. We’re breaking stigmas, elevating service, and building something bigger: community." Details > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Clearwater's Folk Picnic Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 12-5pm Location: USC Theatre, Beacon, NY Clearwater's Folk Picnic is a return to their musical roots as advocates for the cleanup and environmental protection of the Hudson River. "In the 1960s when Pete and Toshi Seeger and their co-founders set out to build Clearwater, they organized community folk picnic fundraisers using music as a tool to unite people behind a shared goal of restoring and protecting the Hudson River," said Clearwater in a press release. "Nearly 60 years later, Clearwater is carrying our musical heritage forward with a free, community-centered day of music, celebration, family activities, and Hudson River advocacy." Information > Butterfly Day at Bannerman Island Date: Saturday, September 3, 2025 Time: Boats depart at 11am and 12pm Location: Bannerman Island, Beacon, NY The Bannerman Castle Trust has rescheduled their Annual Butterfly Day on Bannerman Island for Wednesday September 3rd.  Enjoy a short Hudson River cruise aboard the Estuary Steward tour boat, which leaves from the Beacon, NY dock directly across from the Beacon Metro North Train Station.  Boats depart for the Island at 11:00am and 12:00 noon, returning at 1:30 and 2:30pm.  Tickets are $45 per person (group rates available for 10 or more).  Early September is a great time to visit the island’s magnificent gardens and terraces and witness the migration of Monarch butterflies in the Hudson Valley. Garden volunteers have restored the original gardens that Francis Bannerman VI and his wife Helen had designed between 1900-1918 and new flowers and plants have been integrated, attracting many varieties of butterflies. Bannerman Island is now a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation.   Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Only Trina of Tara Fusion can answer the call of the craving for the messiest, juiciest, crunchiest sandwich after one has been locked up all day in their house on mandatory Focus Time. Order any time, and they do Door Dash for deliveries if you are stuck in your office! Be sure to order the Mango Lassi too as an extra treat. 🥭🥤 Located inside the Food Hall between Five Pennies Creamery and West Palmetto Burger Co. Watch our video here! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY You can taste the goodness while you experience the crackle of the sourdough bagel at Bagel-ish. Yet note the steaming softness of the inside as it's pulled apart. There is a reason why Bagel-ish is a world-renowned bagel whisperer to other companies looking to build bagels.  Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY It's true that Carter's is a meat and potatoes type place. But it's also a fish and potatoes eatery. This Seared Flounder served with buttery Dutch Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine is a light an elegant example of a weekend special available sometimes at Carter's. One thing stays consistent: each weekend the menu will offer specialties. Enjoy! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggert's has released a new Tallow Soap! Unscented for people with allergies. Available for now only at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market and in Eggbert's online shop. 🧼🫧 FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY "Over the past decade, Joe Sacco has increasingly turned to short-form comics journalism to report from conflict zones around the world. Collected here for the first time, Sacco's darkly funny, revealing reportage confirms his standing as one of the foremost war correspondents working today. Journalism takes readers from the smuggling tunnels of Gaza to war crimes trials in The Hague, from the lives of India's "untouchables" to the ordeal of Saharan refugees washed up on the shores of Malta. And in pieces never published before in the United States, Sacco confronts the misery and absurdity of the war in Iraq, including the darkest chapter in recent American history—the torture of detainees." - Macmillan Publishers Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC Pilates has something special coming for you! Begin getting used to scheduling yourself for the new Mat Classes from teacher Sadiya... 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is conducted in a private, intimate setting where your comfort is the priority. Book today for one session or a few for whatever area of your body you want smooth. Feet, legs, bikini, bum, back, etc. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/23/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS I Am Beacon's Back 2 School Block Party Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 10:30am-3pm Location: South Avenue Park, Loopers Plaza, Beacon, NY 🎉🎒 Join us for our 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party! 🏀🎶🌭 🕥 Starting at 10:30 AM Get ready for a day full of food, music, and basketball as we celebrate our community and gear up for the new school year! 💥 Enjoy activities from Vendors, including ALBB who is offering free Face Painting. 🔥 Beacon Hoops All-Stars Schedule: 🏀 10:30 AM – Girls Game 🏀 11:30 AM – Rookie Division vs. Albany 🏀 12:30 PM – Junior Division vs. Newburgh 🏀 1:30 PM – Girls Matchup: Beacon vs. Newburgh Bring your family, your energy, and your love for the game. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💫 Information > NEWBURGH! Stellar Dispensary’s Grand Opening Date: Weekend of August 22nd Time: 9am-10pm every day (Sunday’s closes at 9pm) Location: 5440 Route 9W, Newburgh, NY 12550  A new  dispensary, Stellar, has opened across the river in Newburgh near Mary Jane’s Ice Cream, Stewarts, is 5 minutes from Hudson Taco and the  Newburgh Waterfront, AND - Coming Soon in about a month, they will have a  Drive-Thru and Delivery! The Grand Opening is today (Friday) with the  Orange County Chambers of Commerce.  Founded by 23-year-old  Newburgh native Raman Singh, Stellar brings modern design, unbeatable  product value, and deep community ties to a rapidly growing industry.  “Cannabis is culture. We normalize its use with elegance, confidence, and  zero shame, like enjoying a fine wine or bold espresso,” declares the  mission statement on Stellar’s website. “We’re breaking stigmas, elevating service, and building something bigger: community. From our  expertly curated selection to the Stellar Standard guiding every detail,  we deliver a high-end, inclusive space where everyone can enjoy their  high—boldly, beautifully, and without compromise.” For the Grand Opening, look for: - Live DJ + Food Truck - Brand activations/pop-ups - $500+ in customer giveaways - Penny pre-rolls, bundle deals, and launch-day exclusives - Gift for every customer — first 100 get bonus bag - Puffco, bongs, merch - Instagram giveaway: $100 gift card Open 9am-10pm every day but Sunday 9pm. Stellar supports local media with this partner post to reach you!  More Details > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Stand-Up Weekend @ Savage Wonder Dates:  August 29th: 8:30pm (Tix) August 30th: 9:30pm (Tix) Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features Derek Humphrey (featured on “Nateland Presents”, in the New York Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, Skankfest and was named one of “New York’s Funniest” by TBS), Brian Brossi (three-time winner of the Inspired Word’s LOL! Comedy Slam, TMZ, 25 Sets, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and hosted by Linette Palladino, as seen on HBO and named New Jersey’s Funniest Female & Pudge Fernandez (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV, The Harlem Comedy Festival, and The Five Borough Comedy Festival.) Tickets (Friday) > Tickets (Saturday) > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Fall is coming, and with it, the craving for an in-house Affogato: Homemade Vanilla Ice-Cream from Five Pennies Creamery, an espresso from Old Dhaka Coffee House, and a shot of Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream from the Roosevelt Bar. An ultimate experience of a food stall combo from inside of the Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY "Does Bagel-ish have Vegan?" This is a question we got, so we went to owner Beth to answer. Turns out, the base of the basic sour-dough bagel at Bagel-ish IS vegan. The whole thing! When items are added to the specialty bagels, they become not Vegan. The Baby Bagel is Vegan, the Plain Bagel is vegan, and so are many of the toppings to make a sandwich. Beth explains in this video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY That Chicken with Waffles with the Hot Honey Sauce and a Bloody Mary? That was a favorite of Instagram foodie Upstate With Kate, who dined at Carter's for Sunday Brunch and shared her meal with her followers. You can order it too - every Sunday if you're a local! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm What's missing from this plate? See what you could add to this freshly cut zuccini for a fresh breakfast. Pick up the veggies at any Farmer's Market Eggbert's is at, and pair with eggs or meat. FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Binnacle Books has begun their stack of Halloween reads... Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Classes are a full 55 minutes and are $35 each, but are discounted with a Subscription! Lock in to take full advantage of this boutique Pilates studio on Rombout Ave. 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is conducted in a private, intimate setting where your comfort is the priority. Book today for one session or a few for whatever area of your body you want smooth. Feet, legs, bikini, bum, back, etc. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/16/2025

Are you hosting a Grand Opening? Congratulations! ALBB has been getting emailed about a lot of Grand Openings. Now, you can make sure we are there by booking your Advertising Package that guarentees placement in our Instagram and Article rotation, depending on what Package you get. We look forward to learning more about your business, and showcasing your hard work to our readers. Learn More > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS "Fight The Trump Takeover Protest" Date: Saturday Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY This was a quickly organized anti-Trump protest that ALBB was alerted to as it happened. Longtime reader Jean Noack was at the scene, and reported back with pictures and an overview of this protest. Read This > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** I Am Beacon's Back 2 School Block Party Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 10:30am-3pm Location: South Avenue Park, Loopers Plaza, Beacon, NY 1 WEEK AWAY!!! 🎉🎒 Join us for our 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party! 🏀🎶🌭 🕥 Starting at 10:30 AM Get ready for a day full of food, music, and basketball as we celebrate our community and gear up for the new school year! 💥 Enjoy activities from Vendors, including ALBB who is offering free Face Painting. 🔥 Beacon Hoops All-Stars Schedule: 🏀 10:30 AM – Girls Game 🏀 11:30 AM – Rookie Division vs. Albany 🏀 12:30 PM – Junior Division vs. Newburgh 🏀 1:30 PM – Girls Matchup: Beacon vs. Newburgh Bring your family, your energy, and your love for the game. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💫 Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Sunday Brunch has come to the Food Hall again; this time with Oui Oui, the newest vendor to hunker down in the Food Hall. This brunch is from 10am -3pm. They have a  beautiful brunch menu for Sundays, paired with The Roosevelt Bar, who offers amazing drinks specials, including $11 Martinis, $11 Espresso Martinis, $9 Mimosas, $9 Bloody Mary's, $10 Screwdrivers,  and $10 Greyhounds - both with freshly made juices! Old Dhaka Coffee House will have their regular amazing coffee and Matcha drinks. 🥐💕🥐 Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Some businesses on Main Street rent, and are subject to the whims of their landlords raising the rent without a cap. Some businesses on Main Street bought their storefronts, and are subject to the whims of others in other capacities. Beth of Bagel-ish is one such person. Two years ago, she decided to open her bagel shop storefront, after years of consulting and training clients in how to make her sour dough bagels. She’s done this from Maine, New York, New Jersey, and now is headquartered in Beacon. Last week was Beth’s 2 year anniversary. Happy Condo Anniversary, Beth. Watch this video Anniversary Wish. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Carter's is one of the best venues on Main Street to experience live music. The front room is right on Main Street; if it's not too hot, the front windows are open, and you can still hear it in the back if you want a spot more removed from the action, but within vibe of the live music. This Sunday, Ally Acapella performs at Carter's from 5-8pm. With the full menu of course! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's says it's too hot for anything but steak this summer! Several cuts are available. Get there early for Filet Mignon, or order ahead on their website. FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY The DIY Art 4 Palestine Fundraiser held at Binnacle Books was a success! Over $3,700 raised for many Palestinian Causes. Here's the recap: * $1,342 for @OliveGazaBytes, mutual aid group in Gaza  * $1,282 for the next surgery needed in Egypt for a displaced Gazan * $745 immediately to families in Gaza  * $300 went to @without_bordersschool providing education and nourishment to children in Gaza.  They also had fundraising items directly benefiting @voices.verses, @palestinian.shahd and @heba.ps_ (last 2 from zines that @drhannsewjo printed) Thanks @binnaclebooks for being the most awesome hosts. Thanks to all the partners and volunteers who made this happen. Thanks to @fareground @breadalonebakery for the food and @daydreamcollaborative for the herbal medicine! It was an extremely hot day so very grateful for people who stayed and helped us the entire time. Y’all are truly the best! ♥️ During this event, Israel deliberately murdered the entire Al Jazeera press staff in Gaza City including renown and beloved journalist Anas Al-Sharif.  Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC Pilates is very excited to introduce you to their new instructor Sadiya! Beginning September 2nd, she will teach Pilates Mat Classes, which is one of the most important components of the Pilates Body Conditioning Method they offer at ROC Pilates. Classes will be on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:  5:30pm & 6:30pm Saturdays and Sundays:  9:00am & 10:00am Bring your own mat. Classes are 45 minutes. Introductory drop in rate of $15 per class Registration will start soon! 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY The Brow Bar is open for your facial waxes. Chin hair, sides, other areas you want maintained. Booking online is easy through the link in their Instagram bio. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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Things To Do 📅 8/02/2025

It was  so pleasant sleeping on Thursday night, when the darkness was cooler, humidity lower, and the sounds of frogs croaking in the distance increased because of the swamp lands surrounding us that are becoming our backyards.   Savage Wonder is back with a new reading for you to experience every Saturday in August, and there is a new gluten-free bagel in town. Enjoy your weekends, everyone. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS The Actor’s Nightmare @ Savage Wonder Date: All Saturday’s In August Time: 7-9pm Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine, a sweet bite from the wine bar menu, or one of our show-themed specialty cocktails. Then steady your nerves — or don’t bother, really — The Actor’s Nightmare and 6 Veteran authored 10 minute comedies take the stage: a delirious spiral of forgotten lines, miscast roles, and lights that never go out. If you’ve never experienced a Savage Wonder reading, you’ve missed pantless performers, actors in a conjoined-shirt, and theatrical chaos served with a wink. It is an intimate, hilarious romp with world-class actors in a gleefully playful space. Featured writers include: "Monkey Do" by, Art Walsh "The Big Dark" by, Terry Glaser "Hand Clubbed Baby Seal" by, Ron Capps "Sole" by, Robin Ellen Brooks "Hamlet in Hiding" by, Rich Rubin "Don't Play With Your Food" by, Arianna Rose Tickets > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! A Little Beacon Blog will be there with our face painting table. Registration Information > Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Butterfly Festival @ Stony Kill Farm Day: August 9 - 16, 2025 Day: Final Day Is Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: See Activity Lineup Location: 79 Farmstead Ln, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Stony Kill Foundation’s week-long Butterflies & Blooms Festival kicks off soon, running from August 9 - 16, 2025. With days of activities planned, the community-focused festival celebrates the beauty and ecology of local pollinators through art, music, workshops, and family activities. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY The Smashburger HQ is inside of Hudson Valley Food Hall at West Palmetto Burger Co. This burger is perhaps the lowest priced burger on Beacon's Main Street, which has become a haven of burgers. ALBB will be trying this smashburger for the first time this weekend.  Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY Beth is debuting her first Gluten-Free Bagel this weekend. Tired of not having an option for gluten-free guests, she has dove down into her ingredient mind to develop this for you. It’s been in her mind for 5 years. Everyone will love this bagel because it’s soft and toasts up a little crispy. The inspiration is a Brazilian egg roll, so think of this as a yellow, eggy, bagel. Try it with Bagel-ish’s house-made blueberry cream cheese. ALBB discusses in this video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY This Summer Special will not be available for long! This is Carter's Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho topped with creamy Burrata and grilled peaches, Order from www.cartersbeaconny.com or snag a seat inside. Please tell us how it is... Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Too hot to come to the Farmer's Market? Eggbert's delivers! "I love the delivery option. You guys are fantastic. I'll be placing an order this week!" said @caram422 on Instagram. FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Day: Sunday August 10th Time: 1pm-5pm Price: $20-$40 sliding scale for adults $10-$20 sliding scale for participating kids DIY Art 4 Palestine! Proceeds benefit mutual aid in Gaza. Make your own: * Silkscreen prints * Stickers * Buttons * Beaded Jewelry * Zines + food, vendors, music + community! Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Classes on "The Tower" aparatus are unmatched. Owner Jordana has you working your back, arms, core and legs all at once, in balance. That is why Classical Pilates works in small-group format. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal for the entire body is available at The Blushery. Armpits. Legs. Bikini. Feet! Located in a cozy and intimate space of this boutique beauty salon. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do 📅 7/25/2025

Volunteer opportunities are open at Fareground to serve the free Friday evening meal and Thursday lunch meal. All are welcome to go eat the food. If you need, but think you don't need but you are in need, just go. :) Donations are also accepted online. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Stand—Up Comedy Weekend! Date: Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (Monthly, every last weekend) Time: Friday 8:30pm and Saturday 9:30pm Location: Savage Wonder, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Savage Wonder has amazed the many people who have entered this renovated theater/art space in the old bank building near Bank Square. TONIGHT Friday and Saturday is your chance to see and experience live comedy there! Featuring: Noah Miller (Gotham Comedy Club, Austin Film Festival) @hellonoahmiller with: Jim Tews (NYC’s Last Comic Standing, FX’s Louis) hosted by: Linette Palladino (HBO, Jersey’s Funniest Female), @linette_palladino Pudge Fernandez @pudgecomedy (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV) Doesn’t happen again until next month. Get your seat! Buy tickets on the calendar on their website! Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Notice anything different with the logo!?! The Spirit Team is diving into Beacon school colors, with a lowkey highlight on the Dummy Light. With the help of Katie James Inc., the Spirit of Beacon Day is coming to you in fresh colors. Registration is going on now for Parade Participation, Vendor Tables, Sponsors and Volunteers. Sponsorships > So far, School of Rock and Hudson Valley Brewery have signed on! Are you in? Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > Emergency Rally for Gaza: Let Gaza Live Date: Saturday, July 26 Time: 3pm Location: Academy Green Park, Kingston, NY From the Organizers: "Stop starving Gaza. End U.S. support to Israel. Resist fascism and racism. Western governments cannot claim ignorance, they are watching in real time as innocent civilians are intentionally starved, forcibly displaced, and slaughtered -- and are choosing to do nothing. Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Dan the Ice Cream Man made Italian Ice for us today! In flavors of Mango and Lemon. ALBB sampled for you, and highly recommends both on these thickly hot days. In fact, get 2 scoops in one bowl so that you can double dip. See our video here! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY This just in! Bagel-ish has a “Cinnamon-er”! Claire is the coveted and sought after Cinnamon Roll 👑 baker at her family’s holiday gatherings. Yes…*that* person works at Bagel-ish and has taken over the churros! Her secret? “When you think there is enough cinnamon, add more. 😳😍 Watch this video of the Cinnamon Churros. FUN FACT: Claire is also a fashion designer ✨ Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Can. Not. Choose. Just. One photo! Look at all of these cold, fancy, fruity beverages. With the rotating Specials of Berkshire Pork Chop and Lobster Risotto. Yes Please! PS: Online Ordering is now possible at Carter's! Order from www.cartersbeaconny.com Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Too hot to cook. BLTs 🍅🍅🍅 to the rescue! Nice and light, with no effort needed. Just enjoy that aroma of thickly sliced bacon. FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Binnacle Books is reading George Jackson: "Blood In My Eye" and "The Prison Letters of George Jackson." Instagram > READ NOW JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC has been busy flashing photo sessions! Watch for inspiring stretching and strength videos coming out of this boutique Pilates studiol NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal for the entire body is available at The Blushery. Armpits. Legs. Bikini. Feet! Located in a cozy and intimate space of this boutique beauty salon. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > CAREFULL MD 252 Main Street, Beacon NY While out jogging or playing in the sun, it's easy to overheat! What's the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? ALBB's Katie literally jogged into Beacon's first walk-in urgent care center, CareFull MD, to find out from Nurse Practitioner Paulina how to watch for signs and cool back down. Watch Our Heat Stroke PSA VIdeo > Carter's is a Sponsor! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do 📅 7/12/2025

It's Second Saturday...But before we get into it, shout out to this white lady who broke her Instagram feed, which she says "is a pretty significant platform" for issues related to "fun." But she wants address the ICE issue. The issue of ICE not presenting identification, now running over protesting people (CNN) in vehicles like minivans used for kidnapping. This Instagram woman says she "doesn't talk about politics," but just can't anymore, and is asking her audience to re-think ICE. Keep talking about it. Don't let it become normal. Free Palestine. Meanwhile, there is a new event on Sunday centered around "Love Island" at La Barbirria that you won't want to miss! Scroll down for details. Community Food Programs Two programs are consistently running free meal programs each week right now. Both organizations prepare the meals fresh, with fresh food. All are welcome to eat, and all are welcome to donate time to serve the food, or money or supplies. Beacon's Back Yard Breakfast: Serving to all who need/want it every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:30am-8:30am at 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508. We have seen freshly baked blueberry muffins and yogurt parfaits come out of this kitchen. Volunteer + Wishlist > Fareground: Serving Thursday Lunch from 11am-12pm, and Friday Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 50 Liberty Street. The menu changes each time. Below are menu samples. Volunteer + Wishlist > Don't be shy. Come enjoy the meal. Come away with extra goodies usually as well.   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS SECOND SATURDAY It is Second Saturday in Beacon. Any gallery you stop into will have something going on! Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > Live @ The Yard: Samantha Crain Day: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Price: $22 ($25 at the Door) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. A two-time winner of the Native American Music Award, Samantha defies categorisation, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie. Samantha's latest album, A Small Death (2020), was released on Communion's Real Kind Records. The album received universal acclaim with tracks finding themselves in constant rotation on 6music. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES LA BARBIRRIA 389 Main Street, Beacon, NY La Barbirria (the former Oak Vino, near the Beacon Vet) is having a Love Island night this Sunday. A very excited commentary regarding US Episode 30 was made from $*x Educator, Racial/Social/Gender Justice Educator Erika Hart (@iharterika). They gave commentary on it after a big character got voted off the show by viewers. Curiosity was peaked, to say the least. Chips and guacamole are in order. With a virgin-something. Instagram > HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY If there is one thing we know for sure about Nami Yum Yum, it's that they make the freshest dishes, on rotation. This dish featured here might not be available right now, as owner Jamie switches it up frequently. But this dish was in their Ceviche Program. This was the ceviche de chicharrones, which are proper chicharrones, fish sauce vinaigrette, veggies and avocado served in a fried rice paper/nori bowl. Nami.....YUM. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Beth, owner of Bagel-ish, went to the Low Country last week (think Georgia and South Carolina) and got inspired with blackening spices. They don't call it "Cajun" down there she says, but up here in Beacon, she's calling them the Cajun Spice Bagel. ALBB tried the new flavor after Doris stuffed us with it, and YUM! See the video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. When the family comes to town, an easy choice is Carter's to feed us all. And give us enough space to stretch out and talk about what we need to talk about, but not crowding into anyone. And that brownie sundae…. 🍨 gets us every time when we hit the peanut butter part 😋 Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm In this season of tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅 Eggbert's has everything you need to celebrate this juicy produce. Find the tomatoes at your local Farmer's Market, and find your steak and eggs with Eggbert's. If you love soft, juicy cuts of steak, then you need to find Eggbert's at the Beacon and Cold Spring Farmer's Market. If you're in Cornwall, they are there on Wednesdays! FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon A new "A Wrinkle In Time" series edition is at Binnacle Books. Instagram > READ NOW JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Rita is apprenticing at ROC Pilates, as she trains and builds her educational career in classic Pilates under the mentorship of ROC owner Jordana. Pictured here is Rita doing the Spread Eagle from the animal series exercises on the Cadillac. Book with Rita, and Private Sessions are discounted to $50 from $75. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > Sloop Clearwater Limited space remains in our Summer 2025 Youth Empowerment Programs! Young Women at the Helm, Young Men at the Helm, and Queerwater are free, three-day sailing adventures for youth ages 14–18. These immersive programs are designed to build confidence, spark friendships, and deepen participants’ connection to the Hudson River. Sail the iconic sloop Clearwater, camp under the stars, and grow through hands-on learning and team building. 💧Queerwater: July 18–20 | Drop-off: Poughkeepsie, Pickup: Cold Spring 💧 Young Women at the Helm: July 25–27 | Drop-off: Cold Spring, Pickup: Poughkeepsie 💧Young Men at the Helm: August 22–24 | Drop-off & Pickup: Dyckman Apply now at the link in our bio!⛵ Information > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Brow shaping is an art at The Blushery. This is a "Brow Lamination" for a full, fluffy brow look, starring Karla Montoya Baudett, an advanced skin specialist at @_aesthetichic_ Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Loss To Culinary And Community; 4th Of July Things To Do 📅 7/04/2025

Beacon Culinary Legend, Sound Maker and Creative, Matt Hutchins, Has Passed At Age 51 Last Sunday, news arrived that the creative contributor to Beacon's culinary and restaurant scene, Matt Hutchins, had passed. Matt is without argument the pinnacle of how Beacon's restaurant world shaped, with many people around him developing at the same time. Several in the Beacon community have left words of their grief and how he touched them. A brief timeline of where he influenced is in this article. Updates have been made since its original publishing to include another restaurant he was connected to in Newburgh. READ THIS BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Walkway Over The Hudson's July 4th Fireworks in Poughkeepsie Day: Friday July 4th Time: 6pm for Ticket Holders, Fireworks Between 9-9:30pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson This Independence Day, Friends of the Walkway invites the community to experience the City of Poughkeepsie 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge – perched 212 feet above the Hudson River at eye level to the dazzling display before you. On Friday, July 4 at 6 p.m., Walkway Over the Hudson will open exclusively to ticket holders offering panoramic twilight views and an unforgettable perspective on the professional fireworks show launching between 9-9:30 p.m. Information > Beacon's 5th of July Fireworks Day: Saturday, July 5th Time: Dusk, but arrive early for food. Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Food and Entertainment from Dutchess Dog House, Empire Concessions and Southwest Entertainment. Starts at dusk. City of Beacon says: "Parking Limited! Please consider biking or walking." Information > Save The Ferry Demand Service Be Restored Free Ice Cream! Day: Tuesday, July 8th Time: 6pm Location: Newburgh Ferry Dock on the Hudson River, NY 12508 The Newburgh–Beacon Ferry has been shut down since February, and we’re not waiting quietly. From The Organizers: 🚢 We’re organizing to demand full restoration of service. This affects ALL of us—commuters, small businesses, traffic, the bridge, the environment, and our future. 🗓️ JOIN US at the dock for a community gathering + press event 📍 Newburgh Ferry Dock 🍦 Free ice cream, courtesy of Midnight Ferry! Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: MOVED! To next week for the holiday. July 11th, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. It’s a hard time for most of us, no question about it. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!” Sign Up To Read > Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Taco Al Dente has opened inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall. From food makers Bivona's Simply Pasta, they are bringing handmade pasta and fresh handmade tortillas for their tacos.  Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY A reader responded to ALBB's Thursday Video with Bagel-ish, telling of how they bought 15 bagels for their family visiting from Florida. And they aren't the only ones! Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. The syrup is pouring at Carter's Sunday Brunch. As are the bottomless mimosas. Eat inside or outside. Wherever you are comfortable. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Tomato 🍅🍅🍅 season has started, and you need all the bacon with your eggs. Eggbert's has all the bacon for your weekend grilling and tomato slicing needs. FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Binnacle Books wrote this on their Instagram: "If you come to Beacon to visit, or go over to Newburgh, please know that our community is reeling over the loss of beloved Matty Hutchins. The number of people affected by his loss is immense- he was an incredible, unique person, and a true paragon of friendship. He made deep connections as though it was the easiest thing in the world.  Continue Reading In Instagram > Citing Unsustainable Rent Increase, Stella's Fine Market Closes On Main Street Days after announcing their Reader’s Choice award of Best Specialty Food Shop In The Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine, Stella’s Fine Market next announced that they were closing by the end of of the month, citing an unsustainable rent increase. “I didn’t want to end our stay on Main Street,” said owner Nikki Hayes to her Instagram audience, “but our rent increase became something I simply couldn’t afford any longer. But I’m choosing to see this as a blessing in disguise.” READ NOW JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Baby steps. Start this summer. Summer schedule of Classical Pilates at ROC Pilates on Rombout Avenue begins July 1st. Classes 7 days a week! There’s no substitute for Classical Pilates. Easy registration via their website: www.rocpilates.net The motto at ROC is: "Everyone is welcome." Peace, Love, Protest and Pilates 🕊️💕 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > Sloop Clearwater Limited space remains in our Summer 2025 Youth Empowerment Programs! Young Women at the Helm, Young Men at the Helm, and Queerwater are free, three-day sailing adventures for youth ages 14–18. These immersive programs are designed to build confidence, spark friendships, and deepen participants’ connection to the Hudson River. Sail the iconic sloop Clearwater, camp under the stars, and grow through hands-on learning and team building. 💧Queerwater: July 18–20 | Drop-off: Poughkeepsie, Pickup: Cold Spring 💧 Young Women at the Helm: July 25–27 | Drop-off: Cold Spring, Pickup: Poughkeepsie 💧Young Men at the Helm: August 22–24 | Drop-off & Pickup: Dyckman Apply now at the link in our bio!⛵ Information > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY This is the Laser Hair Removal pose. Put on the rose colored glasses. Turn on your relaxing music. Take deep breaths. Let The Blushery do the rest. See this full video > Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do 6/28/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Beacon Open Studios All Weekend! Date: June 27-29, 2025 Location: The Map @ Beacon Open Studios It is one of the best times of the year in Beacon: sidewalk hopping through artists’ studios in Beacon. The map of all artists opening their studios is on Beacon Open Studio’s website. Another version of the map includes pictures of some artwork to give you an idea of what you will see. This year, several locations are displaying multiple artists. For example, the studio pictured here is at the home of 243 Rombout Avenue, is branded as “Hudson Valley Guitar Fix” and will exhibit Eric Alfredo, Chris Ams, Bam Bowen, and Ellion Debryun. ALBB's Article > Beacon Open Studios Events @ The Yard LOVE IS AN ACTION: SUNSET DANCE SHOWCASE Day: Friday, June 27 Time: Doors at 7:00  Location: The Yard | 4 Hanna Ln, Beacon NY (outside) Love is an Action 3.0 is the third installment of an ongoing performance series created by choreographer Skyla Schreter. A celebration of raw, real-time collaboration, this one-night-only outdoor event invites audiences into a moment of creative alchemy—where dance and music meet in spontaneous, unscripted exchange. BOS MUSIC SHOWCASE Day: Saturday, June 28 Time: Doors at 6:00 | Drinks will be for sale Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY (indoors) THIS YEAR'S MUSICIANS: Martin D. Fowler Martin D. Fowler has composed music underscoring Pulitzer Prize-winning radio from This American Life and other number-one Podcasts, composed ad music for clients like MLB, BMW, Coke, and Spotify, co-produced on tracks for Lil Wayne, Princess Nokia, Aja the Kween, and Arthur Lewis (Freestyle Love Supreme), has had work appear on VH1, VICELAND, and many other media outlets. Odetta Hartman with LETZ With a heart-stopping voice & wide- ranging instrumental talent,Odetta Hartman carries cowboy soul into an era where country can clash with computers & bluegrass isn’t afraid of bass. ILLARI Illari is a project born from transition, rooted in resilience. Created by Peruvian percussionist Angel Lau after a canceled Fulbright dream, Illari is a personal and musical response to the longing for connection—with home, with ancestry, and with community. Drawing from Afro-Peruvian, Brazilian, Congolese, and jazz traditions, the music is danceable, spiritual, and deeply grounded. BROADWAY IN BEACON: MUSICAL THEATRE Day: Sunday, June 29 Time: Doors at 6:30 | Drinks will be for sale Location: 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY After a year of sold out shows, Will Reynolds and Jen Malenke host a night of Broadway magic and mayhem! Prepare to be blown away as Broadway performers and incredible local talent sing your favorite show tunes. There will be surprise guests appearances…direct from Broadway! Plus, a special appearance by Choir Illume, Beacon's new all-gender choir. Tickets > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: Every 1st Friday (July 4th, 2025) Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. It’s a hard time for most of us, no question about it. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!” Sign Up To Read > Fareground Fundraiser @ The Renegades Day: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Time: 6:35pm Location: Heritage Financial Park, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Come on out to the ballpark as Fareground & The Renegades team up for "We Care Wednesday." Scan the code to buy your tickets from Fareground's special link and they receive a portion of the funds. Information > Walkway Over The Hudson's July 4th Fireworks in Poughkeepsie Day: Friday July 4th Time: 6pm for Ticket Holders, Fireworks Between 9-9:30pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson This Independence Day, Friends of the Walkway invites the community to experience the City of Poughkeepsie 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge – perched 212 feet above the Hudson River at eye level to the dazzling display before you. On Friday, July 4 at 6 p.m., Walkway Over the Hudson will open exclusively to ticket holders offering panoramic twilight views and an unforgettable perspective on the professional fireworks show launching between 9-9:30 p.m. Information > Beacon's 5th of July Fireworks Day: Saturday, July 5th Time: Dusk, but arrive early for food. Location: Memorial Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Food and Entertainment from Dutchess Dog House, Empire Concessions and Southwest Entertainment. Starts at dusk. City of Beacon says: "Parking Limited! Please consider biking or walking." Information > Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Butter Chicken is BACK, this weekend only! Served with Garlic Naan and Basmati rice with lots of flavors and love. Grab your drinks from the Roosevelt Bar, also inside the Food Hall. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bagel-ish was the set for this day of filming with Melissa Rose Cooper, the award-winning Travel and Food Lifestyle storyteller, and the Director of Photography, DPBaynes. Watch the shoot here. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. New Brunch menu! Just imagine this poached egg in the bread. Three courses, and $35 bottomless mimosas. Come in hungry. Leave happy. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm A fantastic photo of Eggbert's smoked slices of bacon in the wild! This customer, Nicole from Smyle and Associates Taxes carried her frozen bacon home from the Beacon Farmer's Market, and showed it to friends while dining at the Piggy Bank. Send Eggbert's your In The Wild photos, and they will post to their Instagram! FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The author of "Between Two Moons," Aisha Abdel Gawad, stopped into have a visit with Binnacle Books! Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY When people ask owner of ROC Pilates , Jordana Herman, “What do you do?” She tells them: “Whatever it takes.” Summer schedule of Classical Pilates at ROC Pilates on Rombout Avenue begins July 1st. Classes 7 days a week! There’s no substitute for Classical Pilates.Easy registration via their website: www.rocpilates.net The motto at ROC is: "Everyone is welcome." Peace, Love, Protest and Pilates 🕊️💕 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY So much happens on this bed. Laser Hair Removal from your toes and feet to your arm pits. Stephanie has been practicing laser hair removal for 20 years. Once you decide to do it, the long-term results will have you coming back. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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ICE In Beacon...Things To Do! 6/22/2025

This is a strange blend, but yesterday was a strange day…

Before we get into it, ICE struck in Beacon yesterday (Friday, June 20, 2025), with a morning raid on North Elm Street in what appears to be a targeted nabbing. Two weeks ago, ALBB submitted a FOIL request to find out if DHS had tried to partner with the City of Beacon on immigration issues, and the City of Beacon said they had no such requests. Yesterday, after multiple residents contacted Beacon's Mayor Kyriacou about the person who was taken in the raid, the Mayor issued a statement saying that the City of Beacon, nor the Beacon Police, had any knowledge of the raid, which seemed to have included at least one person wearing an FBI vest among otherwise masked men in unmarked vehicles, parked in ways to block the street as they targeted the person in a house. Raids have been going on around Beacon, such as at Walmart in Fishkill and in other municipalities. This is the first one (that ALBB knows of) in a residential neighborhood in Beacon. There may be more to come. Last night, a meeting of Beacon residents convened to form an action plan of how to identify possible ICE employees, issue alerts about locations, and inform people of their rights, in case broadcasting those rights during a time of duress may delay a kidnapping situation. This morning, before finishing this newsletter, ICE was seen again on North Elm and Oak Streets. ALBB took the video and published it here, as well as on Main Street by M&T Bank (recorded by Kamel Jamal). They will be published onto the blog next with more details. Happy News ALBB's Member Advertisers are here to give you happy news! While we navigate this deplorable time, we all still have to run our businesses and secure happy lives. For ourselves and employees. Some businesses are fighting for their employees right now. Give them any support you can! BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. *** SAVE THE DATES *** Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > 3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Summertime means fresh Rose and Mint Lemonades that you can only find at Ziatun. Enjoy! Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. 🖤♥️💚🤍 Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Beacon Bread just broke the Internet with this Chai  latte - soft-serve ice-cream video. DID YOU SEE IT? It will be reposted and amplified on ALBB's feed in their Sponsor Spot later today for this summertime heat. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Open daily. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Meet the Dad behind "Thursday Oysters With Dad" at the Food Hall, and the actual dad of the West Palmetto Burger Company. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bagel-ish made a video explaining 3 of their most interesting bagels: the Za'atar bagel, which is Middle Eastern spice - this blend being from Lebanon. Then there's the Sesame Sumac and Salt, mixed with extra version olive oil. And third, the Aleppo Pepper bagel. Usually from Syria, but this one is from Turkey. Mixed with extra virgin olive oil. Beth tells about it best. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. New Brunch menu! Pancakes you will want to know about (almond flour is an option). Three courses, and $35 bottomless mimosas. Come in hungry. Leave happy. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Order now on Eggbert's website if you’d like free delivery, or if you’d like to reserve your order for pickup at any market they participate in, if you can’t get to makret early enough. 💻🤳🏽 FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon The pretty glass behind the glass. Go to The Station Dispensary to add to your glass collection. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon The community 'fridge that has lived at Binnacle Books for years has been moved to the front yard of a house at 23 Cliff Street. Anyone who needs the food is encouraged to take from the 'fridge, and anyone who wants to donate food can give to the 'fridge. The building that houses Binnacle Books came under new ownership, and this is one of the changes. But Binnacle Books stays! Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY New Schedule Drop! Starting July first, these are your times for the Reformer (R) or Tower (T). Either class will work for you. The flow is different on each apparatus. You will enjoy mixing it up. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY So much happens on this bed. Laser Hair Removal from your toes and feet to your arm pits. Stephanie has been practicing laser hair removal for 20 years. Once you decide to do it, the long-term results will have you coming back. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Not Just The Protest...Things To Do! 6/13/2025

Several of the events that were in Save The Date are happening this weekend. Plus new pop-up protest that is #NoKings that will be a venn diagram of political beliefs coming together for one cause. Beacon's edition is starting at Veteran's Place (the Post Office) from 1pm-4pm. Rite Aid has started its blow out Going Out Of Business Sale, details of which can be found in the Shopping section below. Be careful out there! And enjoy. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Queer Dance Party & Fundraiser @ The Yard Day: Friday June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Price: $25 Donation Appreciated (No One Turned Away) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY A dance fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard Free Breakfast Program!  😷🌈🏳️‍⚧️ mask up, dance , donate, and/or be with us! We’ll ALWAYS be outdoors, masked, & giving away free masks, rapid Covid tests, zines, & whatever other goodies we can get. If you have stuff to give away, bring it with you or let us know. Distro feels good these days & so does connecting / checking in with y’all 💓 _ Moving our bodies is a healthy practice when life is heavy. Come shake it out for the elders, for those going through it, and for yourself so you can wake up tomorrow & keep fighting. Quiet spaces available on other sides of the building. And remember: don’t photo people’s faces without permission! Cover faces if you must post online! MASK UP FOR 2SLGBTQIA+BIPOC LIVES 🚨😷  Information > Beyoncé's $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Salon and Barbershop Owners DEADLINE: Friday, June 13, 2025 Beyoncé opened a grant opportunity through her foundation BeyGOOD and her hair care line Cécred for 37 hair stylists and barbershops to be awarded $10,000 grants if they can demonstrate hardship. This is their second round of awards, which has expanded to be nation-wide and focuses on both entrepreneurs with business capital, and students with scholarships to honor the vital role salons play in communities. “Hairstylists have an immense impact on the people in their chairs,” states their website. “They create a sacred space where we can show up how we want and express ourselves through our hair. We’re honored to give back to this amazing community.“ Information > Beacon LitFest Days: Friday, June 13: 8pm-10pm (an Immersive Literary Experience) Saturday, June 14: The Main Event (Literature, Poetry, Theater, and More) Price: Varied prices Location: Beahive and Howland Cultural Center The Beacon Litfest has expanded! Find All-Star poets at Beahive; Drama at Howland Cultural Center; and Icons of Fiction and Nonfiction at VFW. Day followed by a cocktail party and book-signings. A not-to-be-missed Beacon event. Information > City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! Information > Beacon's No Kings Protest Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 1-4pm Location: Veteran's Place (The Post Office), Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Women in Noir of Beacon LitFest Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8pm-10pm Price: $20 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 An Immersive Noir Literary Experience, perfect for Friday the 13th. Featuring writers Jode Millman, Julia Dahl, Margot Douaihy, and moderators Cynthia Weiner and Jackie Corley. Information > "Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day" – Book Launch Celebration! Day: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street, Beacon, NY 🎉 Join us in Beacon, NY for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day — a new children's book written by Nicole Hughes and illustrated by Chris Ams, inspired by the beloved Dave Shelly, the real Pink Unicorn of Beacon. 🦄 🖌️ Original watercolors from the book available for purchase. 📚 Books available on-site — $25 each (all proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund!). Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day is a heartwarming story about joy, kindness, and community — created by Beacon locals and inspired by the unforgettable pink unicorn who brought smiles to Main Street. All proceeds from the book benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports arts and community initiatives in Beacon and honors the legacy of Dave Shelly. Information > 2025 Student Exhibition : Dia Beacon, Riggio Arts Education Program Date: June 14-15, 2025 Time: 10am–5pm; Reception held on Saturday, June 14, 1–3 pm Price: Admission to Dia Beacon is complimentary for Arts Education Program guests. Location: Dia Beacon Learning Lab, 3 Beekman Street Beacon, New York Featuring artworks made by the 2025 Riggio Arts Education Program participants, students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Sargent, and South Avenue elementary schools, as well as Rombout middle school. Information > Beacon Litworks: Writing Workshops Day: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10am-8pm Where: Salon Room at Dutchess Inn and Spa Price: $30/workshop Two hour, professionally led writing intensives. Limited size. Multiple Genres, including poetry, memoir, essay, fiction and story in song. Sign up for one, two, or all! *** SAVE THE DATES *** 3rd Annual Juneteenth In Beacon Day: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Price: Free (vendors offer food and shopping for purchase) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Celebrate Black culture and community with Beacon4BlackLives and Bosco and the Storm at our FREE Third Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We'll have music, food, vendors, merch, marching bands, prizes, and more! If you're interested in becoming a vendor, performer, or getting more involved, click here: linktr.ee/beacon4blacklives more details coming soon for questions, email beaconjuneteenth.info@gmail.com PS: A Little Beacon Blog will be there with face painting!! 3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Congratulations Ziatun for winning Best of Hudson Valley for Middle Eastern Food from readers of Hudson Valley Magazine! We are so lucky to have you in Beacon, NY. Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. 🖤♥️💚🤍 Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY The Strawberry Cannoli Griddle at Beacon Bread. Fresh strawberries with whipped sweet ricotta stuffed pancakes OR French Toast (your choice). Served with house-made strawberry syrup. Are you crying yet? Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Open daily. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Have you been to Nami Yum Yum yet? Their cozy place welcomes everyone. Enjoy flavors you haven't tried before! From Korean fried chicken to their house-made Pupusas (El Salvadorian stuffed corn cakes served with curtido and salsa roja).  Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Pick up Dad that bagel and store it in the freezer for later! Come in the morning when the batches are still warm. And order him a fully loaded bagel sandwich to keep him fed, nourished and happy all day! Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. This is your reminder to book for Father's Day! This is easy eating. From 11-4pm, enjoy the regulars like Burgers and Hot Dogs, but also Clams on the Half Shell, Steamed Clams, and more. Chef Jon is lit. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Rite Aid’s Going Out Of Business Sale Has Started Israel has started its pull/trigger of the United States into war with Iran, but the Rite Aid Going Out Of Business Sale HAS STARTED in Beacon. Find batteries, sunscreen, makeup, incontinence pads, deodorant. Sold out are over the counter medicines like allergy meds, children’s medication, contact solution, etc. READ THIS Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Order now on Eggbert's website if you’d like free delivery, or if you’d like to reserve your order for pickup at any market they participate in, if you can’t get to makret early enough. 💻🤳🏽 FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon When The Station posted about the childproof packaging on the Kiva brands, we wanted to check it out. Lost Farm offers the gummies in the resealable pouch, and Camino offers the gummies in a tin. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon “Not Me” - Eileen Myles // Semiotext(e) : 1991 ••• “This brilliant, incisive volume captures the high points of Myles’ work in New York City during the 1980s.”  Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROCK Pilates is dedicating their sponsor spot to encourage you to get out and march on Saturday. They do offer morning classes on Saturdays and Sundays, with other times throughout the week. Wednesdays and Thursdays are good for evening slots. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > Sill Life Drawing Night @ SUPER SECRET PROJECTS Days: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 7-10pm Location: Super Secret Projects, 484 Main Street, Beacon, NY Price: $20-$30 Sliding Scale Emma McDonald is hosting a sill life drawing class at Super Secret Projects. She says: "Come discover what zany still life I have created for this...it won't be your average fruit bowl, that's for sure." Information > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY With the departure of the makeup isle at Rite Aid, you can also buy makeup from The Blushery, in addition to getting your makeup done by a stylist. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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☔ Things To Do! 5/31/2025

What a downpour this has been. First the rain came overnight, and now fresh into the morning. This may impact your plans, but for some of you, being under a patio covering or vendor tent could be quite a refreshing experience. For others of you, being surrounded by this rain may keep you inside, unable to ignore your inner Weekend Warrior, who orders you to fix the bathroom sink. A Little Beacon Blog's Business Directory is open for all types of service businesses to participate in, so that home DIY plumbing jobs don't need to happen quite so easily. Check out this Weekend Warrior video. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Step Into Hope: NAMI Mid-Hudson Walk for Mental Health 2025 Day: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Walkway Over The Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY Join NAMI from the Dutchess or Ulster side of the Walkway Over The Hudson Bridge, and meet at the flagpole at 12pm for a powerful gathering of community, connection, and hope. Field + Supply :: A Modern Makers Market Day: Friday May 30 - Sunday June 1 2025 Time: 10am-6pm Location: Hutton Brickyards, 132 Lindsley Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 Shop hundreds of vendors, enjoy live music, local eats, and activities for the entire family. This is like going into a high-end boutique, but outside, at an incredibly gorgeous venue that is the Hutton Brickyards. Information > PRIDE 2025 Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 10am-3pm Queer Liberation March - Main Street Beacon Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm Queer Joy - Main Street Beacon Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Queer Dance Party @ The Yard Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 1pm-5pm Family Pride @ The Yard Information > Beacon Repair Cafe @ Beacon Recreation Center Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Bring your favorite items that need some love: clocks, lamps, clothing, soft toys ... even furniture, appliances, bikes, and welding. Together we're keeping useful things out of the landfill and building a culture of care and repair. Reach out to volunteer your fixer skills: beaconfishkillrepaircafe@gmail.com Poppies Picnic :: Potluck and Mutual Aid Fundraiser for Gaza Day: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 6pm-8pm Price: Free. Donation opportunities for raffle. Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY (along the River Muhheakantuck, known for now as the Hudson River) Want to break bread with neighbors and learn how you can join the fight for a free Palestine? Join this community picnic on Tuesday, June 3rd at Long Dock Park in Beacon for free food, solidarity, and info on the Break the Bonds campaign. Bring a dish to share, and some cash to enter a raffle for great prizes—proceeds will go to support families in Gaza. Hope to see you there! Information > * * * SAVE THE DATES * * * Five Points Festival Presented by Clutter @ The Yard Day: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 11am-6pm Price: Price Ranges Available Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Established in 2017, and brought to you by industry cornerstone Clutter Magazine, Five Points Fest is America’s preeminent, Designer Toy & underground art festival! Bringing together the shining stars of Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics, from all over the world in the best spot in the world… NEW YORK! The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest is a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels in a one-of-a-kind gathering designed with community and collecting at its core! Featuring crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, awesome robots, weird aliens, and pop culture perversions, we bring together like-minded tribes for a massive party, unlike any con you’ve ever attended! Information > Toy Pizza Expo & Five Points Fest Present: WFYM WORLD TOUR @ The Yard Day: Saturday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 4pm-7pm Price: $40 ($5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area.) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Toy Pizza Expo is proud to welcome back the hit podcast & twitch stream- WFYM. Returning champions Chet (@GirlfriendHaver), Mike (@mhud), Tom (@tom_on_here), and Alex (@Lowenaffchen), mark their second live show ever with more freaks, more disgusting food reviews and more creatures from the depths of the internet. $5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area. Ticket price includes access to Five Points Festival Exhibit Area (A $40+ value). NOTE: This event is up two flights of stairs, with a small flight of stairs at the front door. This show is recommended for ages 18 & up. Information > Peekskill Open Studios Date: June 07, 2025 Location: 1 North Division Street, Peekskill The Peekskill Arts Alliance's Open Studios will feature visual 2D, 3D, multimedia pieces and films. Over 100 Peekskill artists will open up their studios to the public, show their work at the Tent Site Gallery, and exhibit at SUNY Westchester Community College-Peekskill (Off the Beaten Track). Information > Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Fresh made strawberry shortcakes with Hudson Valley local strawberries and other strawberry delights. Along the perimeter of the picnic grounds dozens of craft vendors sell quality handmade goods, food vendors offer a variety of delicious food choices. Many free children’s activities. Two solar-powered music stages offer live music performances throughout the day. One solely dedicated to children's music. Bring a blanket and or chairs, listen to free local musicians perform, purchase a strawberry shortcake and enjoy the day surrounded by the beautiful Hudson River. A Little Beacon Blog will be there at their Face Painting table. Information > Stand Up For Palestine: A Benefit for The Horse of Jenin + The Freedom Theatre Day: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: Prices start at $33.85 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 Stand-Up For Palestine is a benefit for the U.S. tour of Alaa Shehada's The Horse of Jenin and The Freedom Theatre of Jenin. Join us for an evening of comedy, food, and discussion at The Yard in Beacon. Featuring Palestinian and Palestinian-American comedians Alaa Shehada, Marena Riyad, Fouad Dakwar, and MC Lena Rizkallah. Light refreshments will be provided by local Palestinian restaurant Ziatün, and beverages will be available for purchase. Information > APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information > Beacon LitFest Days: Thursday, June 12: Kickoff Party (Readings, Storytelling, Cocktails and more) Friday, June 13: 8pm-10pm (an Immersive Literary Experience) Saturday, June 14: The Main Event (Literature, Poetry, Theater, and More) Price: Varied prices Location: Beahive and Howland Cultural Center The Beacon Litfest has expanded! Find All-Star poets at Beahive; Drama at Howland Cultural Center; and Icons of Fiction and Nonfiction at VFW. Day followed by a cocktail party and book-signings. A not-to-be-missed Beacon event. Information > Women in Noir of Beacon LitFest Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8pm-10pm Price: $20 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 An Immersive Noir Literary Experience, perfect for Friday the 13th. Featuring writers Jode Millman, Julia Dahl, Margot Douaihy, and moderators Cynthia Weiner and Jackie Corley. Information > "Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day" – Book Launch Celebration! Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street, Beacon, NY 🎉 Join us in Beacon, NY for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day — a new children's book written by Nicole Hughes and illustrated by Chris Ams, inspired by the beloved Dave Shelly, the real Pink Unicorn of Beacon. 🦄 🖌️ Original watercolors from the book available for purchase. 📚 Books available on-site — $25 each (all proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund!). Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day is a heartwarming story about joy, kindness, and community — created by Beacon locals and inspired by the unforgettable pink unicorn who brought smiles to Main Street. All proceeds from the book benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports arts and community initiatives in Beacon and honors the legacy of Dave Shelly. Information > 2025 Student Exhibition : Dia Beacon, Riggio Arts Education Program Date: June 14-15, 2025 Time: 10am–5pm; Reception held on Saturday, June 14, 1–3 pm Price: Admission to Dia Beacon is complimentary for Arts Education Program guests. Location: Dia Beacon Learning Lab, 3 Beekman Street Beacon, New York Featuring artworks made by the 2025 Riggio Arts Education Program participants, students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Sargent, and South Avenue elementary schools, as well as Rombout middle school. Information > Beacon Litworks: Writing Workshops Day: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10am-8pm Where: Salon Room at Dutchess Inn and Spa Price: $30/workshop Two hour, professionally led writing intensives. Limited size. Multiple Genres, including poetry, memoir, essay, fiction and story in song. Sign up for one, two, or all! 3rd Annual Juneteenth In Beacon Day: Saturday, June 19, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Price: Free (vendors offer food and shopping for purchase) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Celebrate Black culture and community with Beacon4BlackLives and Bosco and the Storm at our FREE Third Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We'll have music, food, vendors, merch, marching bands, prizes, and more! If you're interested in becoming a vendor, performer, or getting more involved, click here: linktr.ee/beacon4blacklives more details coming soon for questions, email beaconjuneteenth.info@gmail.com PS: A Little Beacon Blog will be there with face painting!! 3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information > * * * REGISTRATIONS * * * City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY For you, on this rainy day, the warm, wrapped-in-foil gluten-free wrap. Oozing with marinade mixing with juices from the lamb. Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Nothing says "warm my soul" like a hollandaise sauce dripping over 2 poached eggs, griddled ham, tomato and spinach atop an English muffin. It's called the Benni and it can be yours soon. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY This weekend is the last for Cristhia of Dulce Cielo MX. Saturday and Sunday is your last chance to order her Mexican food. Monday she begins breaking down, and the stove will be off until the next food vendor moves in. She has nowhere to go yet, so order one last time and wish her good luck that Dulce Cielo will return to us soon. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY This is the Rosemary Bagel of your dreams...that you didn't even know you were dreaming about. As captured by Smyle Taxes, who shared it in their Stories. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. REMEMBER: BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. Have you been to Carter's during their live music sessions? They've been booking out some great performers. Enjoy from the main front room, which opens to the street on a fair-weather day. Open 7 days a week. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Well then. By the time we've gotten down to this part of the newsletter, the rain has eased off a little. Eggbert's is at the Cold Spring Farmers Market on Saturday's, and the Beacon Farmer's Market on Sunday's. Order any time in between online (like these chicken thighs) and they can deliver in the rain! FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon If Beacon moves forward with removing marijuana and cannabis use from it's Loitering Law, you'll be seeing a lot more of these outdoor window displays from your own infused state of mind! If you need a reminder of what the outside of the  building of The Station Dispensary looks like, see here. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon “Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a Kenyan author and academic…has attracted a plethora of eulogies from African literary community and beyond….He was described as East Africa’s leading novelist, who through his work influenced writing in indigenous African languages, thereby, switching to write primarily in Gikuyu, his mother tongue – a decision borne out of the need to identify with the postcolonial Africa and be void of colonial influence.” - Bioluwatife Akinyemi Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Arguably one of the best places to be on a rainy day...inside the beautiful, intimate ROC Pilates studio. Pictured here is a small group class gliding on the Reformer box, using their legs to pull the strap, which pushes them forward. Such a neat sensation. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY The zap of the laser for your hair removal will perk you up. Enjoy the intimate space at The Blushery for your hair removal treatments. Under-arm, leg, bikini, Brazilian, whatever you need. Booking online is easy. Link In Bio at Instagram. Or right here. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do! 5/24/2025

And you thought May was busy...June is coming right up! Happy Memorial Day. Pick up a copy of the Beacon Free Press, as they always publish opportunities and awareness for Veterans. Speaking of awareness for Veterans, take a moment to learn about About Face Veterans. They have been involved locally for the Pro-Palestine movement, and participated in last weekend's Nakba march with Rally Middletown. About Face Veterans describe themselves as: "We are Post-9/11 military members and veterans organizing to end a foreign policy of permanent war and the use of military weapons, tactics, and values in communities across the country. As people intimately familiar with the inner workings of the world’s largest military, we use our knowledge and experiences to expose the truth about these conflicts overseas and the growing militarization in the United States." BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. What Matters? @ KUBE Day: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 4-5:30p with reception to follow Price: $10 Donation Location: In the new Library and Archive of KuBe Art Center (the Old Beacon High School), 211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY. Join longtime public radio and print journalist Karen Michel and a group of panelists to experience what they feel their work does to effect dialogue and--perhaps-- joy. With Jerome Cohen, Gwen Laster, Deb Lucke, David Ross and Edwin Torres. There will be be Deep Thoughts, music, and audience participation. Broadway in Beacon: Rising Stars! @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Time: See Below Price: $20 Pre; $25 Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 Broadway in Beacon’s “Rising Stars” night is a celebration of the amazing young artists (21 and younger) from Beacon and the Hudson Valley. Come cheer them on and prepare to be amazed! Do you know a young person who might be interested in performing? There will be 20 slots available, and sign-ups start at 2:30pm. If they want to sing, they need to get a ticket in advance and arrive early to sign up! Food menu provided by The Yard. See you onstage! 2:30pm - signup and parent cocktail hour 3:00pm- singing starts (“act one”) 4:30pm - Break 4:45pm-6pm - “act two,” beginning with our infamous and unhinged “Mad Lib” and ending with a sing-a-long Information > Beacon's Big Button Game Show Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 7pm-8pm Price: $5 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 IMAGINE... Teams of up to five, armed with only ONE BUTTON, battling through a gauntlet of brain-busting challenges. We're talking five rounds of unique games designed to test your knowledge, reflexes, and ability to work together under pressure. Win a round, and you'll unlock a bonus round where you can gamble for even more points... or lose it all! The final round? A showdown for the ages, with the winning team earning bragging rights, free drinks, and the title of Big Button Champions! Information > * * * SAVE THE DATES * * * PRIDE 2025 Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 10am-3pm Queer Liberation March - Main Street Beacon Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm Queer Joy - Main Street Beacon Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Queer Dance Party @ The Yard Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 1pm-5pm Family Pride @ The Yard Information > Beacon Repair Cafe @ Beacon Recreation Center Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY Before you throw it away, let's try to fix it! Bring your favorite items that need some love: clocks, lamps, clothing, soft toys ... even furniture, appliances, bikes, and welding. Together we're keeping useful things out of the landfill and building a culture of care and repair. Reach out to volunteer your fixer skills: beaconfishkillrepaircafe@gmail.com Five Points Festival Presented by Clutter @ The Yard Day: Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 11am-6pm Price: Price Ranges Available Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Established in 2017, and brought to you by industry cornerstone Clutter Magazine, Five Points Fest is America’s preeminent, Designer Toy & underground art festival! Bringing together the shining stars of Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics, from all over the world in the best spot in the world… NEW YORK! The antidote to the average con, Five Points Fest is a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels in a one-of-a-kind gathering designed with community and collecting at its core! Featuring crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, awesome robots, weird aliens, and pop culture perversions, we bring together like-minded tribes for a massive party, unlike any con you’ve ever attended! Information > Toy Pizza Expo & Five Points Fest Present: WFYM WORLD TOUR @ The Yard Day: Saturday, June 7-8, 2025 Time: 4pm-7pm Price: $40 ($5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area.) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Toy Pizza Expo is proud to welcome back the hit podcast & twitch stream- WFYM. Returning champions Chet (@GirlfriendHaver), Mike (@mhud), Tom (@tom_on_here), and Alex (@Lowenaffchen), mark their second live show ever with more freaks, more disgusting food reviews and more creatures from the depths of the internet. $5 of every ticket goes to support Beacon's Backyard Community Kitchen, a mutual aid project providing free meals to the local area. Ticket price includes access to Five Points Festival Exhibit Area (A $40+ value). NOTE: This event is up two flights of stairs, with a small flight of stairs at the front door. This show is recommended for ages 18 & up. Information > Peekskill Open Studios Date: June 07, 2025 Location: 1 North Division Street, Peekskill The Peekskill Arts Alliance's Open Studios will feature visual 2D, 3D, multimedia pieces and films. Over 100 Peekskill artists will open up their studios to the public, show their work at the Tent Site Gallery, and exhibit at SUNY Westchester Community College-Peekskill (Off the Beaten Track). Information > Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Fresh made strawberry shortcakes with Hudson Valley local strawberries and other strawberry delights. Along the perimeter of the picnic grounds dozens of craft vendors sell quality handmade goods, food vendors offer a variety of delicious food choices. Many free children’s activities. Two solar-powered music stages offer live music performances throughout the day. One solely dedicated to children's music. Bring a blanket and or chairs, listen to free local musicians perform, purchase a strawberry shortcake and enjoy the day surrounded by the beautiful Hudson River. A Little Beacon Blog will be there at their Face Painting table. Information > Stand Up For Palestine: A Benefit for The Horse of Jenin + The Freedom Theatre Day: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Price: Prices start at $33.85 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 Stand-Up For Palestine is a benefit for the U.S. tour of Alaa Shehada's The Horse of Jenin and The Freedom Theatre of Jenin. Join us for an evening of comedy, food, and discussion at The Yard in Beacon. Featuring Palestinian and Palestinian-American comedians Alaa Shehada, Marena Riyad, Fouad Dakwar, and MC Lena Rizkallah. Light refreshments will be provided by local Palestinian restaurant Ziatün, and beverages will be available for purchase. Information > APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information > Beacon LitFest Days: Thursday, June 12: Kickoff Party (Readings, Storytelling, Cocktails and more) Friday, June 13: 8pm-10pm (an Immersive Literary Experience) Saturday, June 14: The Main Event (Literature, Poetry, Theater, and More) Price: Varied prices Location: Beahive and Howland Cultural Center The Beacon Litfest has expanded! Find All-Star poets at Beahive; Drama at Howland Cultural Center; and Icons of Fiction and Nonfiction at VFW. Day followed by a cocktail party and book-signings. A not-to-be-missed Beacon event. Information > Women in Noir of Beacon LitFest Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8pm-10pm Price: $20 Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 An Immersive Noir Literary Experience, perfect for Friday the 13th. Featuring writers Jode Millman, Julia Dahl, Margot Douaihy, and moderators Cynthia Weiner and Jackie Corley. Information > "Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day" – Book Launch Celebration! Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street, Beacon, NY 🎉 Join us in Beacon, NY for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day — a new children's book written by Nicole Hughes and illustrated by Chris Ams, inspired by the beloved Dave Shelly, the real Pink Unicorn of Beacon. 🦄 🖌️ Original watercolors from the book available for purchase. 📚 Books available on-site — $25 each (all proceeds go to the Beacon Unicorn Fund!). Pink Unicorn’s Magical Day is a heartwarming story about joy, kindness, and community — created by Beacon locals and inspired by the unforgettable pink unicorn who brought smiles to Main Street. All proceeds from the book benefit the Beacon Unicorn Fund, which supports arts and community initiatives in Beacon and honors the legacy of Dave Shelly. Information > 2025 Student Exhibition : Dia Beacon, Riggio Arts Education Program Date: June 14-15, 2025 Time: 10am–5pm; Reception held on Saturday, June 14, 1–3 pm Price: Admission to Dia Beacon is complimentary for Arts Education Program guests. Location: Dia Beacon Learning Lab, 3 Beekman Street Beacon, New York Featuring artworks made by the 2025 Riggio Arts Education Program participants, students from Glenham, J. V. Forrestal, Sargent, and South Avenue elementary schools, as well as Rombout middle school. Information > Beacon Litworks: Writing Workshops Day: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10am-8pm Where: Salon Room at Dutchess Inn and Spa Price: $30/workshop Two hour, professionally led writing intensives. Limited size. Multiple Genres, including poetry, memoir, essay, fiction and story in song. Sign up for one, two, or all! 3rd Annual Juneteenth In Beacon Day: Saturday, June 19, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Price: Free (vendors offer food and shopping for purchase) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Celebrate Black culture and community with Beacon4BlackLives and Bosco and the Storm at our FREE Third Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We'll have music, food, vendors, merch, marching bands, prizes, and more! If you're interested in becoming a vendor, performer, or getting more involved, click here: linktr.ee/beacon4blacklives more details coming soon for questions, email beaconjuneteenth.info@gmail.com PS: A Little Beacon Blog will be there with face painting!! 3rd Annual Patriot Golf Classic with Colewell Law Day: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The Colwell Law Group, LLC is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Folds of Honor New York Patriot Golf Classic. This impactful event supports educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military members and first responders. In the past year, Folds of Honor NY awarded 125 scholarships, directly supporting families in our local community. We invite you to stand with us in supporting these families and making a lasting impact. Information > * * * REGISTRATIONS * * * City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY This photos is not AI - it really is this picture perfect here. Ziatun won Best Middle Eastern Food Of The Hudson Valley 2025!! Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Is it a long weekend? Or a latte weekend...Both. Sip with one of Beacon Bread's famous house-made syrups that you can only get here. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Cristhia Acevedo celebrates 3 years in business this weekend serving her Meixcan food under Dulce Cielo MX in the Hudson Valley Food Hall. Dulce remains open for business while she finds and secures a new location for Dulce Cielo, which means "sweet heaven" or "sweet sky" in English. Contragulations, Cristhia! Get the tacos and birria while they are hot! Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY 🫐🥯🫐🫐🫐 🚨Owner Beth made blueberry bagels for the first time in 18 years. Eighteen years!! She pulled Katie in off the sidewalk to have her try it. Did it compare to the blueberry bagel of Katie's childhood? Watch the video to find out. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. REMEMBER: BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. Mark your calendar every weekday for Happy Hour Specials at Carters! Enjoy 15% off your entire check. Easy. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Happy Memorial Day from Eggbert's! Stock up on our Sausages, Roasts and Steaks. Plus all of your ground meat (ground chicken, beef, goat and lamb). Happy Grilling! If it stops raining. FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon ❤️‍🔥💙🤍 For this Memorial Day Weekend, The Station has: ❤️‍🔥🌸Hurley Grown , a canbis family of farmers in Hurley, located in the Hurley flats, west of Kingston. This flower is ☀️sunkist (outdoor grown 🌱) and is certified organic sonce 2017. 💙Next we have the infused gummy from Lost Farm made with the wedding cake strain, with live resin. 🤍 The Taho strain vpe. An indica strain that is going to give you that relaxed body high. All in one pen. Bring your empties back to the Station to recycle in our little drop box. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Now in stock! The new novel from Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Group Classes at ROC on their new machines. The Reformer machines also convert into the Tower machine. Both totally different workouts. The Tower involves many small moves that quietly kick your a$$. You'll love the leg pulls from the springs strapped onto the Tower. Give it a try. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Enjoy the intimate space at The Blushery for your hair removal treatments. Under arm, leg, bikini, Brazilian, whatever you need. Booking online is easy. Do it right from their Link In Bio at Instagram! Or right here. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do! 5/17/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. EMS Community Safety & Education Day 2025 From Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 12pm-4pm Price: Free Location: The Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps presents “EMS Community Safety & Education Day 2025.” This free event is designed to bring the community together for a day of learning, safety, and fun. Information > Death Is Not Real: A Conscious Exploration of What Lies Beyond the Veil @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 12pm-4pm Price: $55 Advance, $65 At The Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY This workshop explores ancient spiritual teachings, firsthand Near-Death Experience (NDE) accounts, and immersive practices such as guided meditations, sound journeys, and heart-brain coherence techniques. Participants will deepen their awareness and begin to cultivate an inner gnosis of what lies beyond. More than a discussion, this is an opportunity to transcend fear and glimpse the profound truth that death is not the end, but a doorway to deeper consciousness. Information > Nakba To Be Commemorated In Middletown As Community Organizations March Through Town Sunday May 18th Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 1pm Location: Thrall Park in Middletown, NY The march remembers Palestinian victims of ethnic cleansing and calls for an end to the Genocide in Gaza. Local community organizations march through Middletown to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and call for an end to the genocide in Gaza. In 1948, Zionist militias killed 15,000 and ethnically cleansed 700,000 Palestinians from what is now Israel. Palestinians refer to this event as the Nakba, or catastrophe. Information > * * * SAVE THE DATES * * * What Matters? @ KUBE Day: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 4-5:30p with reception to follow Price: $10 Donation Location: In the new Library and Archive of KuBe Art Center (the Old Beacon High School), 211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY. Join longtime public radio and print journalist Karen Michel and a group of panelists to experience what they feel their work does to effect dialogue and--perhaps-- joy. With Jerome Cohen, Gwen Laster, Deb Lucke, David Ross and Edwin Torres. There will be be Deep Thoughts, music, and audience participation. PRIDE 2025 Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 10am-3pm Queer Liberation March - Main Street Beacon Day: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm Queer Joy - Main Street Beacon Day: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm Queer Dance Party @ The Yard Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Time: 1pm-5pm Family Pride @ The Yard Information > Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Fresh made strawberry shortcakes with Hudson Valley local strawberries and other strawberry delights. Along the perimeter of the picnic grounds dozens of craft vendors sell quality handmade goods, food vendors offer a variety of delicious food choices. Many free children’s activities. Two solar-powered music stages offer live music performances throughout the day. One solely dedicated to children's music. Bring a blanket and or chairs, listen to free local musicians perform, purchase a strawberry shortcake and enjoy the day surrounded by the beautiful Hudson River. A Little Beacon Blog will be there at their Face Painting table. Information > APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information > * * * REGISTRATIONS * * * City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY 🖤♥️🤍💚 TEACHABLE MOMENT: For your reference: Ziatun was closed on Thursday, to mark Nakba Day. “Nakba Day (aka ‘Memory of the Catastrophe’) is the day of commemoration for the Nakba, also known as the Palestinian Catastrophe, which comprised the destruction of Palestinian society and homeland in 1948, and the permanent displacement of a majority of the Palestinian people. It is generally commemorated on 15 May, the day after the Gregorian calendar date of the Israeli Declaration of Independence on 14 May 1948. For Palestinians, it is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement that preceded and followed Israel’s establishment,” as described in Wikipedia. You're getting this newsletter today, and Ziatun is open again! 🖤♥️🤍💚 Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY THIS is Avocado Toast. Smashed avocado, toasted almonds, cilantro, chimichurri, crema, crispy chickpeas & baby arugula. Available at Beacon Bread every day of the week. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY “Mama Want To Mambo” 💃🏽 song for the freshly made Mango Lassi drink at Tara Fusion Cuisine in the Hudson Valley Food Hall. A Mango Lassi is a smoothly blended drink made with ripe mangos with tangy yogurt. Trina sprinkles hers with flower petals. We are now entering the season of mangos. 🥭🥭🥭 Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Did you hear about the bacon crisis that Bagel-ish experienced? Owner Beth sources her ingredients from very careful sources. She insists on no-nitrates for her bacon for her egg souffle sandwiches. But when/ her supplier's cooker broke for the pork bacon, she went on a journey. And that didn't even include the turkey bacon! Both are back now. But here's the story of what happened. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, June 15th Big BBQ at Carters on Father’s Day. $40/person ~ All You Can Eat From 11am-4pm. Kids 8 years and under eat free! Dogs, Burgers, Steak, Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob, Sausage and Peppers, Raw clams, Steamed Clams, Clams Oreganata, Clams Casino, Salads, BBQ Chicken. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's Free Range Farm is entering back into their $8/dozen farm fresh eggs zone! Eggbert's said to their customers via IG: "Thank you so much for supporting us while we made investments into our flock to upgrade their coups for more protected shelter as our hens roam free in our grasses and fields. As always, here for you at markets and our online web shop for deliveries!" FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon So good, it's criminal. Products like Dogwalkers in The Station Dispensary right now. Plus the knowledge to back it to pair you with what you need to set your mood and comfort level when you're on that walk. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon Now in stock! The new novel from Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Group Classes at ROC on their new machines. The Reformer machines also convert into the Tower machine. Both totally different workouts. The Tower involves many small moves that quietly kick your a$$. You'll love the leg pulls from the springs strapped onto the Tower. Give it a try. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the smoothest of them all? With consistent and calculated zaps from the laser hair removal machine at The Blushery, you will be. Book now, and this bed is yours. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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A Revival! And Chicken Bang Bang :: Things To Do! 5-10-2025

Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate. Do they make snow blowers for tree seeds? We'll be in the lilac patch. Trimming the trees. In hotter 🔥, wetter, better news, we have a revival from older days in Beacon. The Piggy Bank 2.0 is BACK in this season of 2.0s. Never heard of the Piggy Bank before? You must be in the new boats of people moving to or visiting Beacon. Read on. Right after the ink dried on the contract to buy what was then The Vault from the owner who was retiring, ALBB sat down with new partners but old friends, Kamel Jamal (of Beacon Bread Company Ziatun The Station Dispensary) and Greg Colon (of Draught Industries ) to hear their entrepreneurial story of how this fire got lit. It had been a year since Kamel had seen Greg at Draught, but Kamel and his wife Lena decided to swing in on one of their afternoon walks. Greg spotted them. They chatted, and then Greg put it out there: “What do you think about The Vault?” The idea spawned. Kamel cocked his head and said: “I’ll call you tomorrow.” During this interview, before the renovation started, ALBB asked: “Do you ever get nervous? Or are you just forward motion, ‘Let’s go…I see what it looks like.’” Greg answered first: “There’s always nerves. For me, it changes. Nervous at first. Then it turns into pure excitement; into fun things. Picking out the bar counters. Then closer to execution, more excitement. You need nerves.” Kamel answered next: “Every time I do this, the excitement starts. When does it start? When the hammer hits the nail. Then I say what the hell was I thinking.” “We’re creators,” Kamel continued. “The fact that we have this ability to create something. It’s never the destination for me. It’s the journey. We live day to day happy, sad. The final destination of life is 6 feet under. It’s the journey for me. The process. So many different emotions. It’s exciting. Once the doors are open - it’s at another level after the doors are open.” READ MORE & PICTURES BOOK YOUR EVENT PLACEMENT NOW Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. Shops, Restaurants, Beauty and Classes advertisers in ALBB's membership get events promoted as needed. Budget varies per number of listings. Rally and March: All Out For Gaza Who: Jewish Voice for Peace Hudson Valley and partners partners. What: All Out for Palestine Rally and March Where: Kingston, NY Mini Park. 21 North Front St. Day: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 Time: 6PM Visuals: Banners, live music, participants are asked to wear black, bring pots and pans and an offering to leave in remembrance. “Jewish Voice for Peace Hudson Valley, and our partners of conscience are calling people into the streets for an All Out for Palestine Rally and March,” say Tina Bernstein and Anna Jacobs, representatives for the group. “With the US as its collaborator, the Israeli Government has been committing a live-streamed genocide and now is brazenly proclaiming its plan to completely occupy Gaza and execute this plan through forced starvation and displacement of millions of Palestinians.” Information > Live @ The Yard: Gwen Laster New Muse 4tet Album Release Day: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Price: $22, $25 at the Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY The jazz strings super group, New Muse 4tet, featuring Gwen Laster (Violin), Teddy Rankin-Parker (Cello), Melanie Dyer (Viola), and Andrew Dury (Drums) hit The Yard stage, presenting their new album "Keepers of the Flame" Check out more on Gwen Laster’s Projects HERE Check out more on Keepers of the Flame HERE Information > Live @ The Yard: Advance Base, Kristin Daelyn, and BODEGA DOG Day: Monday, May 12, 2025 Time: 7pm-10:30pm Price: $22, $25 at the Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Advance Base is the melancholic soft rock recording project of Chicago, IL singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth (formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone). Using a two-handed arsenal of electric piano, Omnichord, samplers, effect pedals & drum machines, Ashworth builds minimalist, heavy-hearted, & nostalgia-obsessed ballads around his conversational baritone. The warm, electronic sound of Advance Base has been described as "lo-fi," "depressed" & "weirdly uplifting." Information > Death Is Not Real: A Conscious Exploration of What Lies Beyond the Veil @ The Yard Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 12pm-4pm Price: $22, $25 at the Door Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY This workshop explores ancient spiritual teachings, firsthand Near-Death Experience (NDE) accounts, and immersive practices such as guided meditations, sound journeys, and heart-brain coherence techniques. Participants will deepen their awareness and begin to cultivate an inner gnosis of what lies beyond. More than a discussion, this is an opportunity to transcend fear and glimpse the profound truth that death is not the end, but a doorway to deeper consciousness. Information > The Howland Cultural Center's 46th Anniversary GALA Celebration Day: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 5:30-8:30pm Location: The Waterfall Room at the Roundhouse, Honoring two remarkable visionaries: Neil Caplan, Executive Director of the Bannerman Castle Trust, and Phil Ciganer, owner of the Towne Crier Cafe. Information > * * * SAVE THE DATES * * * White Rabbit White Rabbit Day: Friday, May 16, 2025 Time: 7pm Price: $10 Location: Multiple Backyards. See list below. Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is as much about contemporary Iran as it is about power dynamics in the rest of the world. No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different actor reads the script cold for the first time at each performance. 3 amazing Beacon neighbors are opening their backyards to allow this performance to come to fruition. Included with your ticket: light refreshments, snacks, and community before and after the show. DOUBLE CHECK DATES AND LOCATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS. Date - Beacon Location - Performer: Friday, May 16th, 7 pm 119 Howland Ave. alexander florez Saturday, May 17th, 7 pm 24 Willow St. James Phillips Sunday, May 18th, 3 pm 99 E Main St. Twinkle Burke parking details can be found in the confirmation email. Information > EMS Community Safety & Education Day 2025 From Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 12pm-4pm Price: Free Location: The Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps presents “EMS Community Safety & Education Day 2025.” This free event is designed to bring the community together for a day of learning, safety, and fun. Information > Community Organizations Will March Through Middletown to Commemorate the Nakba Day: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 1pm Location: Thrall Park in Middletown, NY The march remembers Palestinian victims of ethnic cleansing and calls for an end to the Genocide in Gaza. Local community organizations march through Middletown to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and call for an end to the genocide in Gaza. In 1948, Zionist militias killed 15,000 and ethnically cleansed 700,000 Palestinians from what is now Israel. Palestinians refer to this event as the Nakba, or catastrophe. Community organizations such as Rally Middletown, ALittleBeaconBlog, HeartBeads4Palestine, Hudson Valley for Free Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Hudson Valley, Mid-Hudson Valley DSA, New Paltz Women in Black, PSL Hudson Valley, SUNY BDS, Protect Orange County, Vets About Face, and Wednesday Walk for Black Lives are organizing this march to remember the victims of the Nakba. Katie of A Little Beacon Blog will be one of the speakers for 2 minutes. She will speak on the importance of speaking out, and on censorship of the press she experienced in covering Palestine in her publication. What Matters? @ KUBE Day: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 4-5:30p with reception to follow Price: $10 Donation Location: In the new Library and Archive of KuBe Art Center (the Old Beacon High School), 211 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY. Join longtime public radio and print journalist Karen Michel and a group of panelists to experience what they feel their work does to effect dialogue and--perhaps-- joy. With Jerome Cohen, Gwen Laster, Deb Lucke, David Ross and Edwin Torres. There will be be Deep Thoughts, music, and audience participation. APPRECIATION: A Survivor’s Story of Hiroshima Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 6-7pm Price: Free. Registration encouraged. Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY Directed by Michael Dwyer and Chuck Gomez Information > * * * REGISTRATIONS * * * City of Beacon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Days: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm Location: Beacon, NY 12508 Shop Beacon’s yards! If you want to be on the City’s map, you’ll need to register here and pay a fee. But you don’t need to register to have a yard sale on this day or any day. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY ☀️☀️☀️ This Saturday sun feeling like 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ 🪟 Perfect for ice cream made by Five Pennies Creamery at Hudson Valley Food Hall. They don’t import it. They mix it. 🍦🍨😋 Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Dulce Cielo Mexico Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Help a sister out. Bagel-ish is usually impacted by the rain. People just........stay inside. But. Sunday is Mother's Day. And Bagel-ish has some discounts for you. Owner Beth will do the math. You just do the ordering. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! Bagel-ish is hiring! 226 Main Street, Beacon, NY Bakery Assistant/Sandwich Maker/Cashier RATE: $17 - $18 per hour - Part-time HOURS: Thursday 11-3/4; Saturday 11-3/4; Sunday 5am-11am Flexible schedule with food provided during shift. Work in a fun and upbeat environment. Interacting with customers and fellow employees.   ZIATUN 244 Main Street, Beacon, NY Oh wow...the chef, recipe developer, food stylist, photographer & food writer Chloe Walsh from LA/NYC/UK with 71.9K IG followers captured Ziatun's Shorba Laban dish. Like you needed another reason to order and enjoy this locally....Counting blessings that we live in Beacon for this good food. Ziatun is Palestinian-Owned. Open everyday. Instagram > Ziatun is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. Ooh, it's looking busy over there at Carter's for Mother's Day! Let us know how the back patio feels with the new mural! Delivery: Call 845-743-6527 to place your order and name your time. Happy Hour Monday-Friday. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carters is a Sponsor! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193-195 Main Street, Beacon, NY Featuring this Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich was a tough call. Because we wanted to feature a very green and healthy salad Beacon Bread was also serving. But alas. Fries won. And cucumbers smothered in sauce. And fried onions. Wholesale, special orders, and events/catering available. Instagram > Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor! Features from our Sponsors. Is your shop stocking your shelves? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's Free Range Farm is entering back into their $8/dozen farm fresh eggs zone! Eggbert's said to their customers via IG: "Thank you so much for supporting us while we made investments into our flock to upgrade their coups for more protected shelter as our hens roam free in our grasses and fields. As always, here for you at markets and our online web shop for deliveries!" FARMERS MARKETS: Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! THE STATION DISPENSARY 463 Main Street, Beacon The Station Dispensary has it for you - the infused drink mixes and gummies from myhi. Notice that cocktail glass in the background? A strawberry with a straw on the rocks?  Yes. These slender packets go with that. Located in the old Beacon Police Station building on Main Street. Across from The Piggy Bank. 21+ Bring ID Open Daily from 11am-9pm. Instagram > The Station is a Sponsor, thank you! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY We made a new video for you! For those with knee pain. To show you an alternative to knee lunges. Check it out. Don't miss this 10 Pack Private Sale! For Mothers Day, but not just for moms. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. Monday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 5pm Thursday: 5:30pm Friday: 9am Saturday: 9am, 10am Sunday: 9am Book Now > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY With Rite Aid's closing in Beaecon, you need a new makeup source. The Blushery has your makeup. Yes, they can do your makeup, but they also sell mascara, lipstick, blush, etc. from FACE. Stop into the Blushery to pick one up! Located across from the Dummy Light near the Fishkill Creek waterfall. Book Online > This week’s Editorial Meeting was productive! Two Tin Shingle members came onto the call. Each with different needs in different fields. We handled both. They left with homework assignments. Talking SEO was refreshing! The foundation of organic SEO has not changed in 20 years. Ranking got a lot more competitive now with AI results being at the top, but we can navigate this. Join today for access to the next one. Read the Recap > Katie James Inc. produces the Instagram for Eggberts Free Range Farm. They take the photos, make the cooking videos, and repurpose all for advertising on A Little Beacon Blog. One aim at Katie James Inc. is fluidity with the client and the content needed for the moment. Hire Them > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental ENTERTAINMENT + EVENT SPACE The Yard HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR See them here > HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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