Popped outside to I Am Beacon’s spring networking event, “Show Up,” that was held at the Estilo Y Vino Wine Bar (formerly Reserva). Several people attended, enjoying a glass of wine and half an empanada with fresh greens and special sauce across the gorgeous white bar accented in matte gold decor.

All of Beacon’s City Council members attended, with Lastar Gorton of Ward 1 was popping with the paisley paints (and matching with the pants of I Am Beacon co-founder Reuben Simmon’s mom, Suzette) going in hard on the raffle, and winning the first prize offered of a bottle of wine from Estilo.

Another lucky winner won the $100 gift card from Barb’s Butchery as donated by Hudson Valley Credit Union. And another winner took home some Key Food goodies. Author and Beacon Historical President Diane Lapis heartily promoted the new children’s book coming out for the Historical Society.

All in all, it was a great night for meeting new people and connecting with current friends and neighbors.