Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-22-16

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Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Line Dance For A Cause: Special charity event to benefit The Grace Smith House at Poughkeepsie Nissan next month on Thursday, June 23rd.
  • 2nd Annual Local Cider Market & Tasting:  Held at the Deyo House Lawn across DuBois Fort in New Paltz. There were will be many tasty goods from local vendors to sample.
This date and more are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look to get a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Mid-Hudson Valley Infertility Support Group:  Added to our new "Support Group" category.  
  • BeaconArts Member Meet-Up: at 2 Way Brewing Company this Wednesday, May 25th, you can still sign up to join.
Find direct links to this item and more in our Adult Classes Guide.




You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-8-16

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Happy Mother's Day! Have you read our Mother's Day 2016 Guide yet? Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Burger & Beer Bash: Held this year at Dutchess Stadium on Thursday, August 11th. Tickets on sale now!
  • City-Wide Yard Sale: Taking place Saturday, June 11th, throughout Beacon
  • Bija Beacon Homestead BBQ & Art Opening: A free event featuring art from R.A. McBride
  • Howland Public Library Awards Ceremony: A benefit for the Howland Public Library Savoit Fund
  • Howland Cultural Center Monthly Events: Including Open Mic Night, Bridge Club, Community Chorus, May Art Exhibit and more.
All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look for a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Meditation Category: We've added a new category and this class at Howland Cultural Center on Thursdays, May 12-26, 2016. 
  • All Sport Health & Fitness classes added for May 2016
Find direct links to each of of these items in our Adult Classes Guide.


  • Babysitting Training Course: Added from Fishkill Recreation Center, held May 21, 2016
  • Imagination's Playground Block Party: Added from Beacon Recreation Center, every Monday 10-11 am
  • Beacon Craft Workshop: "Clay Feast" class dates for May and June

Find direct links to each of these items in our Kids Classes Guide.



  • Compass Arts: More Summer workshops added, with August 2016 dates. 
Visit our Summer Camp Guide for more options available in the area.


  • Barb's Butchery: Prepare your next slow-cooked meal or sausage breakfast for the week ahead, and save 20%! Visit Barb’s Butchery's Frozen Foods ‘fridge, where all frozen rib-eye and sausage are 20% off.
  • Did you know we have a Best Brunches Guide? Yes, we do! Harry's Hot Sandwiches is the latest addition, and Kitchen Sink is now open for brunch. 
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





  • River Therapeutic Massage is offering 10% off Mini Spa Sessions (foot scrub, neck/shoulder, hand/foot). When you buy six sessions, you get two free gift certificates while supplies last. 
  • Campbell & Campbell Hair Salon is our latest addition to the Beauty Guide. 
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides 5-1-16

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Happy May, everyone! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Burger & Beer Bash: Held this year at Dutchess Stadium on Thursday, August 11th. Tickets on sale now!
  • City-Wide Yard Sale: Taking place June 11th throughout Beacon
  • Bija Beacon Homestead BBQ & Art Opening: A free event featuring art from R.A. McBride
  • Howland Public Library Awards Ceremony: A benefit for the Howland Public Library Savoit Fund
  • Howland Cultural Center Monthly Events: including Open Mic Night, Bridge Club, Community Chorus, May Art Exhibit and more.
All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by month. Take a look to get a big-picture view of your month ahead!

  • Prenatal & Parenting classes: Added to Waddle n Swaddle in Beacon
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.


  • Playdates (0-3 years): Added to Waddle n Swaddle on Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm

Check our Kids Classes Guide for more updates.

  • Barb's Butchery: Prepare your next slow-cooked meal or sausage breakfast for the week ahead, and save 20%! Visit Barb’s Butchery's Frozen Foods ‘fridge, where all frozen rib-eye and sausage are 20% off.
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!





  • Society of Lash is our newest member “Stand Out!” sponsor, making women mysteriously more beautiful than ever!
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide. 


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Sunday! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Scenic Hudson Kayak Storage: Lottery for storage is open until April 22nd 
  • The Loom Record Release Party: Saturday April 23rd at The Howland Cultural Center
  • K104's 5th Annual Cupcake Festival: Sunday May 8th at Main Street in Fishkill

All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!
  • All Sport Health & Fitness:  Camp Fit program dates, School's Out Daycare Program
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.
  • The Beacon Pantry: more classes added such as Beginning Butchery, Cooking For The Week, and A Taste Of The Beacon Pantry
  • All Sport Health & Fitness: April is "Buddy Month", plus Comedy Night, Health & Nutrition workshops and more April events.
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.



  • COLORANT Re-Opening: Hours are 11 am to 6 pm, Friday through Sunday. 
You can always check our Shopping Guide for the latest openings and promotions!



  • Barb's Butchery: Beginner class at The Beacon Pantry, "Beginner Butchery With Barb - Chicken" on April 26th. 
  • Royal Crepes:  Now open at 303 Main Street in Beacon


You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Sunday! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!

  • Common Ground Farm Plant Sale:   Saturday May 7th, at Tito Santanas Taqueria.
  • Come on Beacon, let's dance!: Saturday April 22nd, 8pm at The Howland Cultural Center. 
  • Hudson Valley Mac n Cheese Festival: Saturday, April 30th in Washingtonville, NY. Those who were lucky enough to score tickets (it sold out!) look for Barb's Butchery cooking up a batch of special mac and cheese! Wonder what her twist on the recipe will be!
All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!

  • Boys & Girls Soccer: Fishkill Recreation, 4th to 6th Grade, registration required
  • Just Dance: SkyBaby Yoga & Pilates, 1st Sunday of the month (kids & adults)
  • Clay Garden: Beacon Craft Workshop, ages 5-8 and 8-12 starting this week
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.
  • Cheese & Wine Pairing Class: Friday April 8th at The Beacon Pantry
  • Kayaking: How To Get Started: Thursday, April 7th at The Howland Public Library (new category)
  • Overcome The Overwhelm. Make Time. Make Money: Thursday, April 7th at Oak Vino Wine Bar
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.

  • OPEN HOUSE: Camp Fit at All Sport Health & Fitness in Fishkill, NY
  • Fishkill Recreation Programs: The Artist Corner, Mad Science, Snapology, Sports Camp, Junior & Senior Day Camps
Check Summer Camp Guide for ages, rates, and registration details.



  • "The Naked & The Lens" Launch Party & Book Signing: at The Pfotoshop Saturday, April 9th (Second Saturday!)

You can always check our Shopping Guide for the latest openings and promotions!



Saturday, April 30th, Barb’s Butchery will be cooking up the best of the best mac and cheese for a Hudson Valley Mac and Cheese Festival in Washingtonville. Kids 10 and under eat free. VIP TICKETS ONLY LEFT!

You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!


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Latest Updates This Week In The Things To Do In Beacon Guides

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Happy Easter!  Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan your weeks and months ahead.  As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!


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  • Coffee House at The Howland Cultural Center: Saturday April 2nd
  • Record Store Day: Saturday April 16th
  • Ree-Play Sale: April 29 through May 1st
  • Hudson Valley Hullabaloo & Craft Brew Bugaloo: Saturday May 21st

All of these dates are in the Events Guide, organized by Month. Take a look for a big picture view of your month ahead!


  • Barb's Butchery: Wide selection of fresh cuts of grass or grain angus beef.  Closed Easter Sunday.
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!




  • Beacon Craft Workshop: Ages 4-10, at Ilana’s home in Beacon, right near Sargent School.
Check out our Summer Camp Guide for a full list of great options.


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  • New categories added: Cheerleading, Football, Softball.
  • Building and Drawing En Espanol: From Beacon Craft Workshop - Ages 4-7, a fusion of Spanish language and 3-D and 2-D art making.
  • Art, Yoga, Music, & Language: From Compass Arts
Check our Kids Glasses Guide regularly for more updates.


  • Knit, Slip & Beyond: April dates added from Beacon Arts Studio
  • Sea Lion Talk: Saturday April 2nd at The Howland Public Library 
  • Author Talk With Shadei Williams: Thursday March 31st at The Howland Public Library 
  • Spoon Carving Class: With Keith Decent at Spire Studios
Check our Adult Classes Guide for more updates.


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January is the New Vacation Season for Restaurants! Look Who Is Closed!

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Just when I was getting ready to plan where I was going to hunker down and catch up on all of my 2015 business bookkeeping, a few of my top spots for working from my laptop, glass of wine in hand, have gone on holiday! It seems that after the intense rush that begins before Thanksgiving and pushes through Christmas and the New Year, these great establishments need a little time off. While they served us during our vacations, January is the quiet time when they can take theirs.

Therefore, we are in a State of an Update at A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide, identifying which cafes, bars and restaurants are closed for the first part of January, namely:

Temporary January Closures
The Hop - closed January 1st - 8th. Reopens January 9th
Ella's Bellas - closed January 4th - 12th. Reopens January 13th
Oak Vino - closed January 1st - 14th. Reopens January 15th
Beacon Pantry - closed January 4th - 6th. Reopens January 7th
Kitchen Sink Food & Drink - closed January 12th - 22nd. Reopens January 23rd

Permanent Closure
Cascadas Mexican Restaurant

New Late Nights!
 Beacon Bagel burns the candle at both ends on Friday and Saturday nights, open from 9pm - 2am.
You may be baking bagels with them, but they sure will taste good!

As I type this, I have sought refuge in Bank Square (on the Open list!) with a hot chocolate. ;)

On deck is an article for Where To Go To Grab A Glass of Wine, Beer, or Coffee While You Update Your Books for Tax Season.