Happy April!

And Happy Easter and end of Passover to those who celebrate, and Happy prep-time for upcoming Ramadan.

We're getting closer and closer to enjoying the outdoors. And pretty soon, we will all be gardening, picnicking, eating our way through the restaurants on Main Street, and much more!

Although this is the time of year where you don't know whether to dress warm or dress light, La Mere Clothing + Goods has your back! Spring favorites are available on their online store & in their app now! Our recommendation? Choose the skirt and the cardigan. It's a win-win!

Also, caregivers & parents! This is for you... We made some updates to our Summer Camp Guide, which you can start browsing here! We have updated camps with age ranges, dates, and a link for more info so you can be prepared to register when it is the time! We also created this handy dandy schedule list for you to stay organized! Advertisers are still welcome to participate.

HINT: You get to promote your social distance strategy! And show pictures. And tell parents & caregivers why they should choose your camp!

PS Parents/Caregivers: Don't miss Yanarella's Open House this Saturday for dance classes. Details below!

THE RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE
Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin

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Easter Drive-Thru
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Highland Primary School, 16 Lockhart Lane, Highland NY 12528
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Spring Pop-Up Shop
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cottage Square in Eastdale Village, 949 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Dining with Incidental Music
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St., Beacon NY 12508
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Live Music with Michael Dell
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: LeChambord at Curry Estate, 2737 NY-52, Hopewell Junction, NY
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Pathway Through History; Historical Characters of the Hudson Valley
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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Rosé Brunch
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 305 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Sportscard and Memorabilia Show
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 5 Elm St, Fishkill, NY 12524
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Cleaning Up The Loop!
Days: Sunday, April 4, 2021
(new date from last week due to rain)
Time: 10am
Location: Loopers Plaza
Terrence Wright Organization is holding a "Clean The Loop" event on Sunday in a continued effort to keep the basketball courts clean, and to bring awareness to the space and improvements it needs in order for Beacon's youth and neighboring community friends to continue using it. Organized by John Galloway Jr. of The Label Foundation, as well as an appointed Beacon Board Of Education Board Member, who will collecting signatures for his petition to remain on the Board in elections coming up in May.
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Easter Brunch at Smoke on the Water
Day: Sunday, April 4, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Roundhouse, Beacon NY 12508
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Easter Sunday Brunch
Day: Sunday, April 4, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Shadows on the Hudson, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Reverse Egg Hunt
Day: Sunday, April 4, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!

EAT CHURCH
3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY
New Menu is up! Eat Church is popping up once again at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring, NY for a Live All Nood Revue! Goodies like JapChae Glass (Korean sweet potato noodles with stir-fried mixed vegetables and sesame. Vegan yes!) is available now! Hurry up. Sells out fast. You know what that means... (it's like, extra good)
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Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!

MEYERS OLDE DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY

Have you tried the roasted Brussels sprout salad at Meyers Olde Dutch yet?? Honestly one of the best salads we’ve had with roasted Brussels, feta, golden raisins, pumpkin seeds, and pickled red onions. This one won’t be around much longer. Order online for take-out or delivery. Limited sidewalk seating available. Open every day 11:30-9pm.
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Meyers Olde Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor!

HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
and the Cafe at the Dia : Beacon
ONLINE WINE STORE — new wines added this morning with wine notes by @hbarr18 and @josephonograph.
DISCOUNT for online orders:
Orders over $75 can use the code ‘OVER75’ for 10% off.
Orders over $100 can use ‘OVER100’ to get 15% off their online wine store order.
New wines from Roagna, Pattes Loup, Calabretta, and more...
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Homespun is an ALBB Sponsor!

HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY

Fear not, fearless readers! HV Food Hall's Instagram account glitched out a bit and is on hiatus at moment, but they are working to smooth it out. Meanwhile, be sure to follow their foodies directly:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina
Moma Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More
Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch loaded fries. And salads.
Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio!
Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor!

BAJA 328

328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
The weather is getting warmer & we can't wait to be outside drinking some refreshing margaritas from Baja 328! Baja has the largest selection of high-end tequilas. They also have the best plantains! And we swear the margarita-plantain combo is a hit! You will be speaking with a lot of !!! after visiting here.
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BAJA 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!

BRETT'S HARDWARE

18 West Main Street, Beacon

We don't know about you, but we love a good bonfire! With a side of smores of course. Brett's Hardware always carries a variety of firepits. From gas to wood, in many different shapes & sizes! Get your outdoor patio ready!
Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you!

LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon

Oliver Peoples' Art Director, Ruben Hughes' interpretation of a classic is something "that everyone can understand and appreciate." ⁠We're loving this classic frame Martineaux x Oliver Peoples. ⁠Stop in at Luxe Optique to take a peek at all of their Oliver Peoples frames. #OPClassics ⁠: @tibods // 🕶️: @oliverpeoples ⁠
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Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!

BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon

Special Message From Binnacle Books:
Dear community! As you no doubt are aware, we’ve been looking after this community fridge and tiny food pantry over the past year, alongside @fareground and @beacon4blacklives. We are moved by the level of collaboration and the continued community support. While it’s best to help stock the fridge and pantry directly if you can, we’ve also been maintaining a Venmo account and using those funds to shop for the shelves every week, as well as covering the electric bill for the fridge. THAT FUND NEEDS REPLENISHING, so if you’ve got the means, zap a few dollars to (at) binnaclefoodjustice on Venmo and we’ll keep this good thing going, together.

Reach out to Binnacle Books on their Instagram if you have any questions.
Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!

LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
436 Main Street, Beacon

Spring brings new opportunities for growth, weeds out the bad & makes room for something beautiful 🥰 AND all of the cute spring outfits Shop spring favorites online now with La Mére Clothing & Goods!
Can't make it in person?
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La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!

A Little Beacon Blog's Summer Camp Guide is Open For Sponsorships!
All camps that are providing a safe, socially distanced summer experienced are encouraged to reserve their spot now in ALBB's very popular Summer Camp Guide.
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Yanarella School Of Dance Open House!
Day: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 312 Main Street Beacon
Join Yanarella School of Dance for an Open House to do all kinds of fun things, including:

Meet The Teachers (including the new teacher from Broadway!)
Experience A Kids Demo Class
Raffle Prizes & Giveaways
Easter Bunny Photo Opp
Register for the Spring 2021 Season

Yanarella is celebrating over 60 years of being in business in Beacon. Their philosophy is that everyone can dance, regardless of talent or ability.
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HIRING: Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
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HIRING: Brett's Hardware in Beacon
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HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch
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HIRING: Homespun
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PAID INTERNSHIP: Sloop Brewing Company for Inclusion + Diversity
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List your job in ALBB's Job Listings >

ALBB's Business Directory is a Deep Dive List of services you need right now in Beacon and the Hudson Valley. There is a lot of talent here in the 12508 and beyond and we want to highlight all of them. Check out the Business Directory HERE.

BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc.

Rizzi performs thorough Pre-purchase buyer home Inspections, pre-listing seller home inspections, annual home maintenance inspections, multi-family / investment property inspections. Find out more HERE.

Samantha Cuello Consulting

Samantha Cuello Consulting is a full-service marketing and communications firm with 10 years of experience in the high-end home space—working with interior designers, D2C retail brands, B2B trade brands, and media companies. Find out more HERE.

Juniper Empowered Birth

“Hi! I’m Jennifer Polk (she/her) and I’m a Labor & Delivery RN, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Evidence-Based Birth® Instructor. An Evidence-Based Birth® Instructor is a birth professional specially trained in how to help families get evidence-based care." Find out more HERE.

Heads Up Learning

Heads Up Learning is a tutoring service run by Laura Head, a former public school teacher in NYC for Grads 3rd and 4th, who recently moved to Beacon to open a virtual tutoring service. Laura knows the public school curricula and how units tie together. She specializes in courses in French literacy, English literacy, and offers academic support for Grades 1-9. Says Laura: “Students learn best when given the opportunity to make discoveries, find patterns, and think critically about new ideas, which is why their curriculum is built on student-centered pedagogies, and themes of citizenship, activism, and environmentalism.” Find out how Laura can help your child in reading, math, and more HERE.

Want to join but don't see a category/sub-category that fits your biz? Not a problem! We can add it just for you!

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ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
340 Main Street, Beacon
Antalek & Moore would like to remind everyone that while identity theft is not a new topic, it has been recently brought to our attention that it is hitting close to home involving the insurance industry. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't. Please contact your insurance agent directly to verify if these documents or requests are valid. Stay alert and stay safe! Antalek & Moore takes care of you. Give them a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website.
Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!

TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle teaches businesses how to get the word out using social and news media. Want free press in the local media? This can happen! But if you ask for it, you'll get a negatory answer. Tin Shingle teaches you how to pitch the media in the right way, which hooks the media to entice them into needing to write about you.
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KATIE JAMES, INC.
Katie James, Inc. recently revamped Homespun Foods website to add a wine store (which includes a wine subscription) and added new features to easily subscribe to their newsletters and access their menus. Check it out!
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