The Countdown Begins...Retail Therapy Guide 8/6/2021

Lots to think about as we enter into the final month of summer! Firstly, Beacon restaurants are feeling it with the nation-wide difficulty in hiring people who don't want to return to work in the hospitality industry, or at least under prior conditions. Listen to this New York Times podcast, The Daily, for a few reasons why. Those include intolerance for customer-behavior (when customers are rude when being served - so please be extra mindful of your own behavior to include more appreciation). SPIRIT OF BEACON DAY Secondly, while some traditional Fall events are coming back to in-person status (see Save The Dates below), Beacon's decades-old celebration of the youth and culture, Spirit of Beacon Day, will not be returning to in-person status this year. The organizers, spearheaded  by Gwenno James, went to great length to reach out and interview leaders and participants to find out if a traditional parade with activity tables was what they wanted as the Delta variant surges. Several agreed, including PTOs representing the parents in schools who produce school floats, that September is stressful enough with back-to-school, with the added stress of the pandemic and children under 12 not being vaccinated, that the public, in-person parade will go on pause for a second year. The organizers felt it too difficult to adhere to New York State Guidelines to keep people socially distanced during an event that is normally, joyously, packed shoulder to shoulder. Listen to their presentation to City Council last week. JOBS Thirdly, a lot of businesses are hustling to grow! ALBB has seen a few job postings this week, like this one from the Hyacinth Group for a Social Media Lead, this one from Care 4 Me looking for a daycare teacher and assistant, and this from the River Pool looking for a lifeguard. Listing your job with ALBB is a direct financial way to support us, and a vote of confidence that you are seeking great candidates from our readership. Post your job here. GOOD MORNING AMERICA Fourthly, check out which Beacon-business was featured on Good Morning America! A Sponsor of ALBB's Business Directory, Malouf's Mountain was selected by Yelp editors to be featured as one of the best hike-in camping spots in New York. SECOND SATURDAY SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES And finally, Second Saturday is coming up next week! A Little Beacon Blog needs sponsors to keep it going. There are so many galleries, we can no longer list new openings every month or week. We do list all existing galleries, however. Please consider Sponsoring this Art Gallery Guide to guarantee your opening gets promotion! A huge thanks to No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Books Works who asked to be a sponsor years ago, and stayed on even while closed during the pandemic. Heartwarming. THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin 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, book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. Summer Onstage Program With Beacon Players Session 3: August 9th Time: 9am - 12pm Location: The Theater at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY Open to BCSD Students Grades 7-12. Each day will bring more and more excitement as we build to performance. Step by step we will develop all the elements that will bring us to a successful and satisfying production. Information >   10th Anniversary Putnam County Wine & Food Festival Days: Saturday & Sunday, August 7-8, 2021 Time: Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Location: Mayor’s Park, 61 Fair Street, Cold Spring, NY The two-day festival will highlight renowned cider, spirits and wine producers from Hudson Valley and beyond and will feature food, arts and crafts, a beer tent plus local and international bands. Information > Beacon Chamber Ensemble Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Mostly Bach & Mozart Day: August 8, 2021 Time: 12 pm - 2 pm Location: Corner of Cross St. & Main St., Beacon, NY SAVE THE DATE: Back2School Block Party from I Am Beacon Day: August 21, 2021 Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Location: South Avenue Park (by Loopers Basketball Court) Information > SAVE THE DATE: Butterflies & Blooms Day: August 14-21, 2021 Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY) Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   TWO WAY BREWING COMPANY 18 West Main St. Two Way will also have live music this Sunday, August 8th!  The T McCann band will have a trio performing from 3-6. You can check out the band here. Stop in & enjoy while you sip on a Zen - a crisp and clean Pilsner that’s almost as refreshing as this glorious break in crazy weather   4-packs available! OPEN: Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Two Way Brewing Company is a Sponsor, thank you!   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY This is what the Eat Church food truck looks like, parked and powered up at Industrial Arts on Rte. 52 just past the John Deere lot. The coolest food truck there ever was! Eat Church functions as an arena for creating opportunities to bring eating and drinking experiences to new communities in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Chef Mark explains that Eat Church is both a noun (place), an eat church; as well as a verb (command), as in eat the church. PS. Eat Church grab-n-go available daily at the Marbled Meat Shop. Thursday-Sunday at Industrial Arts Brewing and Sundays at the Beacon Farmers Market! Website > Eat Church is a Sponsor!, thank you! BEACON BREAD COMPANY 193 Main St. Chicken & waffles?! Yes please! Fried chicken breast over a thin waffle, with sausage gravy & a poached egg? Yes please. Plenty of other options, including vegan, too! NOM NOM. PS. BBC Open 8 am-5 pm daily! Brunch options as well. PPS: House-made flavored syrups for their delicious coffee as well. Menu >  Order Pick Up or Delivery >  Beacon Bread Company is a Sponsor, thank you! MEYERS OLDE DUTCH 184 Main Street, Beacon, NY Hotdogs from MOD >>> Add chili and slaw for only $4! You'll also want to add the dirty fries - topped with beef chili, pimento cheese & coleslaw - because who can get enough of chili and slaw? Be sure to ask about this weekend's specials! Open Sunday thru Thursday for Food 11:30 am until 9 pm; bar until 10 pm; Friday and Saturday Food 11:30 am until 11:00 pm; bar until midnight. Order Now > Meyers Olde Dutch is a Sponsor, thank you! TITO SANTANA TAQUERIA 142 Main St. Plenty of outdoor seating at Tito Santana! The only way to eat street food! Wrap up the weekend with this crunch wrap > Thank us later! PS: Dinner takeout special available Monday-Friday from 4pm - 9pm: 4 tacos, + 2 street corn, + 1 chip & salsa, + 1 rice & beans for only $22! PPS: Catering is available at Tito Santana! Make life easy. Menu >  Catering >  Tito Santana Taqueria is a Sponsor, thank you! HOMESPUN 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY You must follow Homepun Foods on Instagram to stay up-to-date on their specials! Because you REALLY don't want to miss out. Pictured here is the Ham & Swiss melt with ham, melted Swiss, rosemary honey mustard, dill pickles on a toasted pretzel bun. But also check out a previous special - Smoked Salmon w/ chive cream cheese, rye crumble pickled red onion, dill & flowers. The specials are too good to miss out on! PS: Order cutoff for Farm Kits is Tuesday at 5pm, and pick up will be at Homespun on Friday, anytime between 10am-7pm. Find more Farm Kit Info Here > OPEN HOURS: Thursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm Order Food > Homespun is a Sponsor, thank you!  HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY Does it feel like Frose kind of day to anyone else? Because it does to us... & only a frose from the one and only The Roosevelt Bar located inside of the HV Food hall! Cocktails, beers, and wines! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! Momo Valley: Himalayan Spiced Hand-Crafted MoMo & More Barb's Fry Works: Gourmet, small-batch-loaded fries. And salads. El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Schmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's always a good day when you have tacos from Baja! So fresh / beyond delicious and SO many different flavors and options for all! We like to start with the cheese nachos (adding jalapeno and fajita chicken), followed by the steak & chorizo taco (YUM), and a side of tater tots because why not?! PS Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6 pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you! ZIATUN 244 Main St. Where can you get this "resistance" watermelon t-shirt? Plus a recipe for a watermeon salad inspired by Ziatun? Right here. Plus, find out more behind the watermelon. Open all weekend from 12-8! PS: Reserve their space for your next private event! RiverValleyRestaurants@gmail.com. Menu >  Order Online >  Ziatun is a Sponsor, thank you!   DIRTY BACCHUS 380 Main Street, Beacon Good red wine & a good label! >>> Naboso / Ritual 2017 - an earthy funk with a deeply satisfying expression of Blaufränkisch from a tiny 2-hectare vineyard along the Little Carpathian mountain range in Slovakia. It has a deep smoky aroma arising from dark fruits, black cherry, and black plum, embraced by wafts of ancient old logs, like stepping into a long-abandoned log shelter in the woods, and dense forest floor. The palate is both fresh and densely structured, balancing the flowing dark fruits already mentioned plus a bit of red currant with an equal measure of rocky, earthy minerality. The tannins are gripping and the acid slowly rises to an unmistakable prominence in the finish, suggesting this might benefit from another five months or so on its side. Only a few of these vintage remaining in stock! Only $42. HOURS: Mon-Wed: 12-6 Thur- Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5 Dirty Bacchus is a Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon New York Times Bestsellers are always available at Binnacle! James Rebanks, “The Shepherd’s Life” - "It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of “H is for Hawk” “Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling." - Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times. Go on in and pick up the next book that you won't want to put down! Binnacle Books is a Sponsor, thank you!   BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon Summer is not over yet! Get outside, enjoy the warm weather, and pick up some fun outdoor activities at Brett's Hardware! You can literally find anything & everything here! Outdoor activities, garden supplies, air conditioning, grills, cabinet knobs and handles (you may want new ones...), fans, swim goggles and vests, and much more! Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon NEW Anne & Valentin has officially ARRIVED! at Luxe! These are freakin' fabulous. Luxe is a full-service optical store and an Optometrist is always on-site for eye exams. Stop in today to see the new collection in store!⁠ Monday: 10 AM–5 PM Tues-Sat:10 AM–6 PM Sunday: Closed Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS 470 Main Street, Beacon In case you haven't heard... La Mere now has a men's line! Now available in-store! Also, never underestimate the power of a good accessory! Men's sneakers, hats, and sunglasses - in-store! And, outfits like this > PS Everything is under $100!! PPS: Check out the sale section! So many good items. Snag them while you can. Shop Online > La Mere is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY Yanarella has released its Fall Schedule and we're so excited to share it with you! Yanarella accepts students of all ages allowing students to express themselves through the art of dance. Dance With Me, Intro To Combo (Ballet & Tap), Intro To Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz), Intro To Dance, Teen/Adult Tap, Teen Adult Ballet & Jazz. Classes begin the week of Monday, September 13! Sign up now. Reserve your spot. Visit Yanarella Dance online.  Register for classes today!  Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! No. 3 Reading Room & Photo Book Works Second Saturday Outdoor Event: Time: Location: 469 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 For the month of July into August, re-scaled reproductions of Zachary Skinner’s original paintings will be on display in No. 3 Reading Room's storefront windows as an outdoor exhibit. Information > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor, thank you! ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Antalek & Moroe is a Main Street agency providing excellent service to Beacon and beyond. They've made insurance and risk-based management their #1 passion since 1853. Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Tips, and More! Reach out, say hello, and request a quote! Give Antalek & Moore a call today: 845-831-4300 and visit their website. Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Instant access to Community, Classes, and Media Outlet Ideas make your business more relevant. Getting publicity is an art, and anyone can do it using the right methods. Business owners, artists, and makers benefit from the fresh ideas and supportive approach Tin Shingle's Media Kit Membership offers. Designed for long or short-term memberships, flexibility is built in to fit the goals and budgets go businesses small and large. Find out more > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                           KATIE JAMES, INC. Our latest website design for Artist, Cynthia Sparrenberger is definitely one of our favorites! The colors, simplicity, and minimalism. We wanted to bring Cynthia's art to life through this online platform and believe we did just that! A lot of trial and error - a website isn't as easy as it looks! So many notes, thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do. 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. See This Website >  Help Me With MY Website, Please! > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: Social Media Leaf At The Hyacinth Group Details > HIRING: River Pool At Beacon Is Looking For A NYS-Certified Lifeguard Details > HIRING: Daycare Teacher & Assistant Wanted At Care 4 Me, Inc. Details > HIRING: Beacon City School District Food Service Department Is Looking For Substitute Food Service Helpers Details > HIRING: Sous-Chef Position At Homespun Foods Details > HIRING: Part-Time Production Assistant At SallyeAnder Details > HIRING: Brett's Hardware in New Windsor Details > HIRING: Meyers Olde Dutch Details > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Malouf's Mountain featured on Good Morning America! Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground is nestled on the foothills of the Fishkill Ridge. The trails that lead to the campground are owned and operated by the NY-NJ Trail Conference who maintain the trails and trailheads. You can find Malouf’s Mountain on the NY-NJ trail map, East Hudson Trails, Map 102. When you reach the campground, you will notice how close to nature it is. You will find your campsite nestled into the mountain terrain and the sites are well spaced for your privacy. 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 BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Samantha Cuello Consulting Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. CAMPING Malouf's Mountain CHILDBIRTH  >  CLASSES Juniper Birth CHILDBIRTH  >  DOULA Juniper Birth EDUCATION > TUTORING Heads Up Learning HEALTH & WELLNESS > MASSAGE Focus On Massage Therapy HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Jacklyn Faust Interiors HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency REAL ESTATE > HOUSE INSPECTIONS Rizzi Home Inspection Services, Inc. List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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