Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 11/08/2025

Whenever someone asks "How are you?", Katie of ALBB gets to answer: "Good." Because despite this president pushing the Supreme Court to keep SNAP closed on Friday night, Katie gets to work directly with local businesses who are opening their kitchens and budgets to people suffering through extreme anxiety and hunger right now. Just before Halloween, upon learning that SNAP (aka Food Stamps) would be shut down for people, one of ALBB's longest running financial supporters, Chef Jon Lombardi of Carter's Restaurant decided  to offer 20 free Thanksgiving meals to people in need. We released it on Instagram/Facebook first, and reservations came in, as did glimpses into people's lives who are going without right now. This prompted Chef Jon to double the number of meals to 40. Read about the genesis of this idea below in Carter's sponsor spot, and forward to a friend in need so that they can sign up. The Beacon Bicycle Coalition learned about it, and offered free bike delivery. ALBB is coordinating. Readers have inquired about donating for more meals should we reach 40 signups. Chef Jon is figuring out the cost per meal, and we will provide the answer. Feeding people weekly is Beacon Back Yard with free early-morning breakfasts, and they need your dollars, so go donate. Fareground as well, needs your donations to keep giving people groceries.  BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Beacon Bonfire Date: November 5-9, 2025 Time: All Day Location: Throughout Beacon From the Organizers: 400+ PERFORMERS. 20+ VENUES. ONE EXTRAORDINARY CITY-DISCOVER THE DYNAMIC BLEND OF ART, MUSIC, AND CULTURE THAT DEFINES BEACON. Information > Collage Club with Laura Delarate Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 Time: 1-3pm Price:  Location: Witch Hazel, 179 Main Street, Beacon NY, 12508 Join us for a cozy collage club with local artist Laura Delarato Join us in the Witch Hazel studio for two hours of open studio time and collage crafting, led by artist Laura Delarato. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own ephemera, stickers, zines etc! All skill levels are welcome. Information > Protest Against Israel Breaking Ceasefire Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "The fight for Gaza isn’t over — the genocide continues. Palestinians are still dying from starvation, disease, and lack of medical care after two years under relentless assault. Families have no homes, no hospitals, no food, and no safety — trapped in a cage of death. "Despite the October ceasefire, Israel has continued to violate its terms; cutting aid, restricting fuel, and carrying out deadly attacks across Gaza and the West Bank. "We’re keeping our Sunday rallies going to continue building momentum, and to hold the line in demanding accountability from U.S. and Israeli politicians like Trump and Netanyahu for their role in the genocide in Gaza. "We encourage folks to bring any art supplies: large markers, canvases, cardboard, paint and brushes, or anything else you have — so we can create new protest signs on the spot." Information > Beacon Players Present "Little Women" Day: Thursday November 14 - Sunday November 16, 2025 Time: 7pm (Sunday 2pm) Location: Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Rd. Beacon NY Price:  Adult: $18.00 Senior (Ages 65+ only): $10.00 Student (Ages 21 & Under w/ID): $10.00  Tickets > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Burgers and Boards, from Honorable Ink Day: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 5-11pm Location: The Roosevelt Bar Burgers By: West Palmettoo Burger Co. Music By: 3R_Degree A collaborative exhibition of Skateboard art by some of the best tattoo artists in the Hudson Valley. Follow HV Food Hall's Chefs: Nami Yum Yum Roosevelt Bar Tara Fusion Cuisine Old Dhaka Coffee House Five Pennies Creamery Palmetto Burger Co. Oui Oui HV Taco Al Dente Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor! BAGEL-ISH 226 Main Street, Beacon NY A new bagel variety just dropped at Bagel-ish: a Copper Kettle Parmesan. The crust is crispy with flakes of parmesan baked in. You'll want to try this. Not sure when it's coming onto the menu regularly, but ask about it. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor!   CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Book your Holiday Party with Carter's!  Open until 11pm Friday/Saturday (9pm every other night and Sunday 8pm) Catering and Private Parties available. Call them for details. 845-743-6527 🍁 Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! How The 20 Free Thanksgiving Meals Started: One rainy Thursday morning before Halloween, while Katie was jogging outside and Jon was shopping for food to cook that day at his restaurant, he asked: “I don’t think I remember things being so political. Why are people so political these days?” Katie answered: “I think it’s because things keep impacting people’s every day lives. Parts of how they live their lives are being taken away or threatened, and because of that, they have to speak out. Like, my friend is going to lose SNAP, and that upsets me. So I am going to speak out.” Not everyone is familiar with the SNAP acronym. “SNAP?” Jon asked. “What’s that?”  “Food Stamps,” Katie answered. “They are turning off Food Stamps in November because of the government shutdown.” “Sh*t,” Jon said.  “Yeah,” Katie said. “I qualified for them over the summer, and I experienced the feeling of going through the cashier line, and having to decide what to buy because not everything is eligible on that SNAP money card. Mayor Lee of the City of Beacon just announced they are going to issue grocery gift cards to SNAP recipients, and the Beacon Farmer’s Market always accepts SNAP dollars and doubles them, and they are figuring out what to do when the money doesn’t drop down into the card.” Jon took a moment. “Well they are going to need Thanksgiving dinner.” Katie responded, “Yes they are.” Jon’s wheels started turning. His mind is very creative, especially when it comes to feeding people. Food is Jon’s love language. Finally, he started speaking again. “Tell them we are going to donate 20 turkeys. Is that enough? I’m at the store now. Let me price it out. They will be frozen, is that OK?” Stopping in her tracks, Katie said: “Yeah!” “Ok, Jon said. I’m getting prices. I’ll call you back.” Jon did call back, and we started developing the plan of how to take signups. Then Katie said: “Jon - what if, maybe, what if maybe the people could also have some famous Carter’s mashed potatoes to warm up in the oven with the turkey. Just so that they can have some starch.” Jon thought a minute, and then said: “Nah…because then I’d have to throw in apple pie.” The menu developed from there. Jon’s catering brain fully engaged, and he thought out the entire menu that those in need can sign up for an pick up to cook at home. The form to submit a signup for a meal is here at the bottom of the article. Please send to a friend in need, and/or use it yourself. The first 20 meals have been reserved already. We are taking signups for the next round now.  Read The Full Story > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm The sizzle of Eggbert’s Ground Beef can be yours at home too! Find us at 3 different markets during the week (Cornwall, Cold Spring, Beaecon) through the winter. Yes, we also have our all beef hotdogs hot in buns at markets! Those hot dogs are featured in the Hibino DayByDay sausage sushi rolls at their lunch popup at Little King in Beacon.  FARMERS MARKETS: Wednesdays: Cornwall Farmer's Market: 11am-5pm Saturdays: Cold Spring Farmer's Market 10am-1pm Sundays: Beacon Farmer's Market 10am - 2pm SHOP ONLINE: Online ordering is available 24/7. DELIVERY: 🚚 Delivering to Cold Spring, Cornwall, New Windsor, Newburgh, Beacon, Fishkill, and Wappingers Falls. Website > Instagram > Eggbert's Free Range Farm is a Sponsor! The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY We love a good brow re-shape. Just look at those lines. The Blushery are perfectionists. Book Now through the their website or link in their Instagram Bio. Book Online > Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY (door is on Eliza Street, near Citizens Bank) Mountain Stream Budo is a martial arts school that recently relocated to Beacon after 20 years in Putnam Valley. They offer traditional martial arts (Okinawan karate, kobudo [weapons], Japanese jujitsu and Battodo [swordsmanship]) as well as self defense classes to teens and adults of all ages, skill levels, experience levels and fitness levels.  Owner/chief instructor Noah Mitchell has over 40 years of martial arts experience; he travels to Japan and teaches seminars across the U.S. and Canada regularly. Class Schedule & Signup > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Mountain Stream Budo 340 Main Street, Beacon NY At Mountain Stream Budo, these kids are members of the youth karate class. They are sparring with “boppers,” which are foam rubber tubes that they use to try to practice striking. The shields are used for blocking in a safe version of free sparring. Balance is also a factor, as they have to remain on one foot. Class Schedule & Signup > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART > ANTIQUES Hudson Valley Auctioneers > AUTOMOTIVE > TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Luxury Taxi Service, AQ Services, Inc from Luther Lopez > BEAUTY The Luminous Bride >  Makeup By Jenny Magliano > BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES See them here > BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. DAYCARE PlayTivity DENTAL Beacon Dental HEALTH AND WELLNESS > MASSAGE CareFull, MD (Urgent Care or Walk-In Doctor) Kristen Verge, LCSW River Therapeutic Massage  HOME IMPROVEMENT > APPLIANCE REPAIR Shelter Air HISPANIC OWNED BUSINESS See them here > MUSIC Miss Vickie's Music REAL ESTATE Hudson Upstate Team at eXp Realty ADVERTISE IN ALBB'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY Free Breakfast Program Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Time: 6:30am-8:30am Location: 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 They have a Wish List of food items! If you're in the mood to donate, find the list here. Information > FRIDAYS: Fareground's Free Community Dinner Day/Time: Fridays, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian, 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Information > Volunteer > Donate > ARTICLES SPONSOR

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