Get cozy this weekend! It is one filled with outside opportunities. The weather seems to have impacted the trial run of the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry, as the anticipated trial weekend has been canceled for this weekend. Hopefully there won't be a gas leak on Main Street like there was last Saturday.
Newburgh Literary Festival
Day: Friday to Sunday, October 18-20, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Atlas Industries, 11 Spring St., Newburgh NY (see link for all locations)
This new festival is organized by Safe Harbors board member Hannah Brooks and novelist and memoirist Danielle Trussoni - two Newburgh neighbors who wanted to build an event around all of the writers that have been more recently drawn to our neck of the woods, and draw some talent up from the city as well. A Little Beacon Blog's literary beat writer Phoebe Zinman tells you all about it in our latest article. Information >
Häxan, Witchcraft Through the Ages, with original live score by Jamie Saft
Day: Friday, October 18, 2019 Time: 8:30 pm Location: Story Screen, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Grace Smith Pumpkin Parade Day: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 11 am to 3 pm (lineup at 10:30 am) Location: Pulaski Park (at the waterfront), Poughkeepsie, NY Information >
Read more about Grace Smith House and this wonderful event in our article.
Rummage Sale at St. Joachim - St. John the Evangelist Church Day: Saturday, October 19, 2019 (last day) Time: 9 am to 12 pm Location: 51 Leonard St., Beacon, NY, in the gymnasium of the church.
Everyone has been going since Thursday. Saturday is your last chance!
GRAND OPENING! Cold Fit Cryotherapy
Day: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Location: Cold Fit Cryotherapy, 473 Main St., Suite 4
Beacon, NY
Karen Burghart is one of Beacon's newest business owners on Main Street, bringing Cold Fit Cryotherapy to the former Watkins Press building that now has an architecture firm in the storefront. Karen is a dancer, and cryotherapy is her remedy of choice for healing aches and pains. Please join us in celebrating the Grand Opening as they present works by local artist Ellen Shea. This is a great opportunity to get inside of the cryotherapy center to see the art, and learn about the benefits of cryotherapy, "a natural and holistic approach to health and wellness," says Karen. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP recommended to (845) 842-8085, but walk-ins are welcome. Cold Fit Cryotherapy is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog, and we thank them for their support! Information >
Stony Kill Not-So-Haunted Barn
Day: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: Stony Kill Farm, 1 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Information >
Elysium Furnace Works presents Robin Holcomb
Day: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 8 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
9th Annual Classic Car Show In Beacon
Presented by Beacon's Chamber of Commerce and Dutchess Cruisers
Day: Sunday, October 20, 2019 (rain date Sunday, October 27th) Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: Main Street, Beacon Information >
Classics for Kids presents Duo Scorpio - New Music For Two Harps
Day: Sunday, October 20, 2019 Time: 12 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Beacon’s Pumpkin Festival
Day: Sunday, October 20, 2019 Time: 12 to 5 pm Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY Information >
Meet The Candidates Seeking Election to Beacon’s City Council & County Legislature
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 and 23, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Plan ahead and check out what's coming up this month in our Events Guide.
Tin Shingle Presents
Slime Pop-Up Shop, a Kidz Shop Day: Sunday, October 20, 2019 Time: 12 to 4 pm Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
The first kidz-run pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space, L + R (Lily + Ruby), presented by its sponsor, Tin Shingle. Two elementary school students have been making lots and lots of slime in different colors and textures, and are selling it in this mini-pop-up shop! While supplies last (and while their energy/focus lasts). Different slime textures and colors will be available. Cloud Slime. Angry Slime. Satisfying Slime! Stop by as your visit the Car Show, and before you hit the Pumpkin Festival. Take a peek in this video!
Still Going On... Sleepwalker Pop-Up Days: Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, November 10, 2019 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: 480 Main St., Beacon, NY (inside The Chocolate Studio)
Human consumerism and globalization has led to unsustainable living wages for the American working class and the precipitous decline of our planet. Sleepwalker challenges this apparent inevitability by posing a challenge. Is is possible to create and sell products within a community, priced within $5 of a comparable product found at a big-box store, while providing a $20/hour wage?
BOUTIQUES ON THE WEST END
Darryl's Women's Clothing Boutique
155 Main Street www.darrylsny.com
Getting into the witchy vibes, this week we're featuring this Eva Varro grommet dress available now at Darryl's. The dress fits like a dream and feels like heaven when you have it on. But Darryl's co-owner, Ed Coviello, has a styling tip for you: "Ditch the boots. This dress is more elegant than funky." You be the judge! Go in and try it on. The shop is open seven days.
Luxe Optique
183 Main Street www.luxeoptique.com
These bold designs from theo eyewear have arrived at Luxe Optique. This line of eyewear is some of the most creative and bold - in the world. Yes, it is safe to make such a big claim with this eyewear designer. The company is pretty bold, and you are too if you like this line. Lots of colors and shapes in stock at Luxe Optique right now. Go inside!
Eat Church Food Truck 511 Fishkill Avenue
at Industrial Arts Brewing (past Auto Zone and the Barking Frog)
Eat Church's very own Hudson Valley bounty on the grill. Meanwhile, the Pig Roast continues during their "Sunday Service" from 12 to 7 pm (rotisserie chicken and veggie options will be available). All served with Coconut Rice, Red Thai Curry, and Som Tam Papaya Salad! Better get there early. Open Thursday to Saturday until 10 pm, closing at 7 on Sundays.
The Crafty Hammer
4 South Chestnut St., Beacon, NY
(845) 834-9665 (WOOD) @thecraftyhammerllc
Workshops at The Crafty Hammer usually revolve around designing boards. This picture serves as a guide for the different sizes and prices of each board, which comes with a design stencil that you paint and decorate. Have a design customized for you, or select from lots and lots of designs they have on hand. The Crafty Hammer is available for kids birthday parties, group workshops, team building, and more. Reach out to them today!
Defensive Driving Course
Day:Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm Location: Antalek & Moore, 340 Main St., Beacon, NY Information >
Lime Mortar + Plaster Restoration Workshops
Day: Friday, October 18, 2019 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Hudson Valley House Parts, 159 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Information >
50 Mountain Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom From Gate House Realty: "Sitting on almost a half-acre, perched on a rolling hill landscape, this cottage strikes the perfect balance, with Old World charm and a touch of contemporary upgrades." Price: $294,000 Real Estate Agent: Gate House Realty, (845) 831-9550 Details + Pictures >
Antalek & Moore
Susan Pagones Antalek, of Antalek & Moore, has been working hard as a participant in the #HVBetterU Challenge, an initiative from the American Heart Association. We have an interview with her coming up. She will be speaking at the 2019 Dutchess-Ulster Go Red for Women Luncheon, where the Keynote Speaker is Maria Schiavocampo, special correspondent for The Dr. Oz Show and an author.
A Little Beacon Space :: Event Venue
Great for Board Meetings, Business Meetings, Client Presentations, and Workshops. Coming soon: Webinar Recording! Details >
BeaconArts
Three done, three to go! Installing bus shelter artwork for Beacon Arts. Artwork by high school student Melanie Perez. Look for the others throughout Beacon, including a new one by the train station. They will all be installed by November 1. PS: Notice Beacon Arts' new logo!
Tin Shingle
Instagram released a new feature to softly hide unwanted, negative, rude, bullish comments from regular trolls. It's different from "blocking" in that the rude person won't know their comment has vanished. Poof! Find out how it can work for you. Get Info >
Beacon Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Is your business in the Business Directory of the Beacon Chamber of Commerce yet? No? Why not? It really should be. Join here today. Learn More >
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