Happy Mother's Day! And Second Saturday! :: Retail Therapy Guide 5/12/2023

Ok, for all you people who celebrate Mother's Day! There is a good message from our friend Moraya Seeger DeGeare here at BFF Therapy (who also has a love and sex wellness column at Refinery29), that encourages us to sit with our feelings about Mother's Day, and to be honest with how we want to spend the day. As a mother (this is Katie writing), I've always enjoyed being on my own in the garden, having peace with the plants and the soil. This year, we're going to shake things up a bit and be at the Cupcake Festival (yes, THE Cupcake Festival that was in Beacon two times until it was two times too many as everyone overdosed on sweets and parking issues) at Dutchess Stadium (now called Heritage Financial Park. Sunday, May 14th, from 11am-4pm. We will be be offering face painting and hair braiding with plenty of glitter. Even Unicorn Snot! Come out and support us mamas who want to earn a little cash on the day, while painting delighted faces of children. And yes, you can sit in the chair too if you'd like a design! We'll have our tip jar out. See you soon!                                       THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here, click here for more info > Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin TWICE TOLD Day: Friday, May 12, 2023 Time: 7-9pm Location: Norma's, 2648 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12 local writers will read literary pieces inspired by six photographs of local artist Margot Kingon. The writers include John Blesso, Michael Bogdanffy-Kriegh, Stephen Clair, Karen Faith, Eva Garcia, Alex Humphreys, Anna Brady Marcus, Terry Nelson, Linda Pratt, Drew Prochaska, Lena Rizkallah, and Donna Minkowitz! Fiddler's Bridge Half Marathon & 5K Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023 Time: Half Marathon (9:30am) , 5K (9:20am) , Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (9:00am) Location: 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Town of Clinton, NY) All proceeds benefit Stringendo Music School. This run is unique because our string students will be playing tunes all along the course! Information > BCSD Film Festival 2023 - Elementary Student Films Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023 Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Rd, Beacon, NY Two incredible screenings celebrating the works of over 200 BCSD student filmmakers from the very youngest to the very oldest in our district... a magical experience awaits you at the 2023 BCSD Student Film Festival Information > K104 Cupcake Festival  Day: Sunday, May 14, 2023 (rain or shine!) Time: 11am-4pm Location: Heritage Financial Park (Formerly Dutchess Stadium), 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ALBB will be spending Mothers Day at the Cupcake Festival from K104.7 in our face painting and hair braiding booth! Join us for the best cupcakes in the Hudson Valley, shop local vendors, and enjoy fun family activities! Information > Meeting About Emergency Tenant Protection Act Day: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: Beacon Recreation Center (formerly the MLK Center), 23 West Center Street, Beacon NY, 12508 Eli from Community Voices Heard will be leading a meeting informing people about the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, which is a topic that former City Council Member Terry Nelson brought up years ago, and was explored by Council, but did not go anywhere. If you are facing eviction or aggressive rent increases from your landlord, consider going to this meeting to learn about more resources. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Website > Good weather is back! The Shmucks are happy to announce that their hours are changing which means more ice cream hours for you! Stop by the shop all summer long during these hours for some delicious scoops and treats! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens  Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Can always count on Baja for their specials! Especially knowing that all foods are made with fresh quality ingredients! As the weather gets warmer, you'll for sure want to stop in. Sit out by the garage doors, indulge in delectable foods, and fancy drinks, like the strawberry kiwi mojito! Mocktails available too.  PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! >  Check out their specialty drinks >  BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!     HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH 226 Main St Retail 2 (845) 255-5872 All those April showers are paying off!⁠ Let’s talk HIDDEN HALO! Do you love it? Do you have it or want it on your Engagement Ring? ⁠Better send a screenshot of this to your partner asap.Its a nice way to add diamond while still letting your main diamond be the center of attention! A win-win! Count on Hudson Valley Goldsmith for all unique one-of-a-kind designs. See here for CUSTOM details > Shop in-store or online here > OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 Sunday 10-4 Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon Something about the warm weather makes us want NEW eyewear - especially one's that are FUN and unique. What better way to make a statement with your eyewear than to have your frame literally POP right off your face? Luxe Optique is THE go-to spot for all of your eyewear needs! Unique, minimal, and stunning (to stay the least) Stop in store and shop Anne et Valentin or Shop Online > Optometrist on site! PS: Appointments required for exams. Make an appt here! >  BEACON HOURS  Monday from 10AM–5PM Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM Sunday CLOSED  Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY SUMMER Camp Registration is OPEN! Located on Main Street in Historic Beacon, the studio has been guiding and instructing students since 1957- over 60 years ago!  Check out all of Yanarella's classes to find the best one(s) for you! >  Register for Summer Camp here > See Kids Classes here > See Adults Classes here >  Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. PS* NEW Advertising Packages available! See details >  BEACON DENTAL 1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3666 At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features.  Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. We finally finished our new website design job for Hudson Valley Food Hall! It's sexy and simple - exactly how it is in person! That's what we aim for... your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn more about how we can help you and your biz! RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Hudson Valley Food Hall *NEW! Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DENTAL Beacon Dental EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns HOME IMPROVEMENT > ORGANIZATION  Decluttered Hudson Valley IT CONSULTING Morningside IT Consulting MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >  Read Our Latest Articles   HIRING: HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA HIRING: PACKAGING OPERATOR AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING HIRING: JUNIOR PUBLICIST AT JENSEN ARTISTS List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

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