Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 10/03/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: Every 1st Friday Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t. Soft drinks, beer and wine, and snacks are also available. Come hang out and be with your Lit Lit family!” Sign Up To Read > Beacon Record & CD Fest Day: Saturday, October 4th Time: 9pm-5pm Price: 8am Early Admission $5, Regular Admission $3, kids 12 & under free!!!! Location: VFW Memorial Building, 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 20+ great vendors from the Tri-State area and beyond - 30+ tables with vinyl LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, concert posters, music magazines and books!! Vendors bringing the best of psych, punk, post punk, hardcore, metal, power pop, prog, garage, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, world, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, hot rod, surf, lounge, electronic, industrial, goth and new wave!!! Records from the 50's to the present!!!! AND...DJ spinning the best soul, funk, mod, punk, power pop, rock 'n' roll, reggae, garage!! Information > Harvest Fest @ Stoney Kill Farm Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 11am-3pm Price: Free Parking; $5 Suggested Donation Location: 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 🎤 11 - 12:30pm - Music by Lauren and Friends 🎼 1 - 2pm - Music by Beacon Rising Choir 🐑 2 - 3pm - Stony Ground 4H Shepherds Sheep Show in the Ring 😃 11am - 3pm - Hay Rides, Blacksmith Demos, Candlemaking, Milking Devon Demos, Crafts, Livestock and Guest Animal Visits, Smokey Bear, Games, Food Trucks, Artisan Vendors, Raffles, Homemade Soups by Verplanck Garden Club, and Bake Sales. Parking and admission are free with a suggested donation of $5 at our Welcome Tent to help support our community events and stewardship of Stony Kill Farm.  Information > Archtober Date: October 3-5, 2025 Time: Times Vary Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Archtober Newburgh is an annual festival of 25+ free events that celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage, connects people to resources and promotes local initiatives in the community.   The festival, presented by The Fullerton in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley and part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival, engages our local community and draws regional visitors to learn more about their built environment. Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > Beacon Litfest Presents: “Queer from There to Here” Day: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Time: 7pm-8:30pm Price: $10 Location: Savage Wonder, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 The Beacon Litfest and Live Writing are thrilled to bring you two outstanding works in our intimate event "Queer from There to Here," on Oct 9 at Savage Wonder Salon room. Featuring Ned Asta of The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions and Dawn Lundy of Instructions for The Lovers. We'll hear from the 40th anniversary edition of the classic 1970's "fable manifesto," The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell and illustrated by Ned Asta, featuring additional new essays and archival material. Also featured will be the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, Instructions for The Lovers, by poet and activist Dawn Lundy Martin. Implementing "... vulnerability and virtuosity, Martin constructs moments of pleasure, humor, and sexiness woven with grief..." Asta and Lundy Martin will read and join in conversation with Nightboat's Publisher and Director, Stephen Motika. Supported in part by Poets & Writers, and the assistance of Live Writing. Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** ROLL OUT @ The Yard Day: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 12-pm Roll Out's 3rd Annual Community Print and Steamroll Event is October 18th (raindate 10/19). Our free community event includes: Steamroll printing of massive woodblocks by 25 local artists. Steamroll printing of collaborative carvings created by ALL of the 5th graders at South Ave Elementary School and JV Forrestal Elementary School Steamroll printing of carvings created by Beacon High School's Art Club Portable press printing smaller works by community artists and carvings by participants in Roll Out's free community workshops Pop up printmaking studios for all ages Live DJ, music and refreshments A print exhibit that will be added to throughout the day with an opening celebration on 10/18 6-8pm and closing 10/19 5:00-7:00 Made possible with support from: The Yard Beacon Arts Arts Mid-Hudson The City Of Beacon School District Information > Pumpkin Festival from the Beacon Sloop Club Day: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Time: 12-5pm Price: Free Admission (support food, art and retail vendors with cash or card) Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Beacon, NY 12508 Join the Beacon Sloop Club for their annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday, October 10th from 12-5pm at Pete + Toshi Seeger Park in Beacon for a day of delicious Hudson Valley pumpkins, pie, food and craft vendors, kids activities, 2 solar stages of live music and more! A Little Beacon Blog will be there at our face painting table. Information > 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 The double Smash Burger with grilled onions at West Palmetto Burger inside of the HV Food Hall. Order the combo with half tater tots and onion rings that comes with the three signature sauces. It's that easy. 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 Baguettes are IN at Bagel-ish. They have been working on the recipe to keep this baguette as a sourdough base, as is unique to this bagelry. Get in early, as they are made in limited batches, as they share tabletop space with the bagels in the back. Only so much dough can be rolled at once.  Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Live at Carter's: Devin Daversa is back in Beacon! 🎶 Friday night from 8pm - 11pm playing an eclectic mix of tunes! The kitchen is open until late night so you can enjoy amazing food during the music on this beautiful October fall night 🍁 Open Late ‘till 11pm Fri/Sat ‘till 9pm every other night But Sunday (8pm) Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Breakfast or Dinner, the Apple Maple Chicken Sausage cooks up nice for a sandwich on a brioche bun covered in melted Havarti dill. Pick up at any of the farmers markets, or order online for free delivery. Information >   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 Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery can cover all areas. Feet. Back. Arms. Legs. Bikini. Listening to calm music during the ⚡️⚡️⚡️ can help ensure a swift session. Book online or through the link in their IG bio. Watch this video to see the laser! Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 9/26/2025

Spirit Of Beacon Day! This Sunday! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm; Parade at 1pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Sponsors > Information > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Standup Comedy Theater @ Savage Wonder Date: Friday, September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2025 Time: 9-10:30pm Price: Prices vary. Starts at $17.85 Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street, Beacon, NY Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features: Malorie Bryant ( Best of Fest at Burbank Comedy Fest, Chicago’s Women’s Funny Fest and finalist at Montreal’s Just For Laughs’ Stand Up & Pitch) Jared Waters (ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, AFN Network, and DONT Tell Comedy) Co-Hosted by Linette Palladino, as seen on HBO and named New Jersey’s Funniest Female & Pudge Co-Hosted byFernandez (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV, The Harlem Comedy Festival, and The Five Borough Comedy Festival.) Tickets > The Elephant Delivery & Veteran-Authored 10-Minute Comedies Date: Every Saturday in September 09/20, 09/27 Time: 7pm Price: $25 (buy tickets here) There is no seating chart. There are only 25 seats. Every seat is a great seat! Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY A delightfully unhinged evening of trunk-sized twists, theatrical mayhem, and stories that forgot to behave. Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine, a sweet bite from the wine bar menu, or one of our show-themed specialty cocktails and...prepare—or absolutely don’t—for The Elephant Delivery and 6 Veteran-Authored 10-minute comedies: an unpredictable stampede of theatrical misadventures, featuring suspicious packages, emotional detours, and an elephant with questionable timing and impeccable stage presence. Featuring: Carl Palmer*, Kevin Gill, Alyssa Simon & Lee DeCecco Directed by, Sabrina Carlier *Denotes a member of Actor's Equity Featured writers include: DUNKIRK, by Brian R. Marsh HEART OF THE MATTER, by Jean Ciampi HUMAN REMAINS, by Melissa Milich JACK AND JILL, by Jim Binz YOU ASKED, by Anne Valentino TWO PERSONS SINGULAR, by Gavin Kayner ELEPHANT DELIVERY, by Bill Smith Tickets > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Archtober Date: October 3-5, 2025 Time: Times Vary Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Archtober Newburgh is an annual festival of 25+ free events that celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage, connects people to resources and promotes local initiatives in the community.   The festival, presented by The Fullerton in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley and part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival, engages our local community and draws regional visitors to learn more about their built environment. Information > 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 🎃🥧🎃😍😋😋☕️☕️ Old Dhaka Coffee House's Ode to Fall: The Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew. Because it’s still steamy outside 😎☀️ Grab one before the Spirit of Beacon Day Parade! Watch this video > 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 🧡💛💙Beth is spotlighting the new signs for Spirit of Beacon Day. Every year the Spirit Committee changes the colors in the incredible logo. This year the Committee dedicated the colors to the Beacon City School District - blue 💙 and gold 💛. The 🧡 orange in the logo happens to be the same orange as in Bagel-ish! Orange was favored for playing against the yellow as a glowing sunset 🌅 over the river 🏞️ look. The Dummy Light was also highlighted more this year in the logo, by making it yellow. Beth interpreted that to be a flame of light coming out of the Dummy Light. In a nod to the youth in Beacon, that they are the Beacons of light 🔦 #spiritofbagelish  Watch the full video! Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Enjoy this Fall beauty cocktail every night of the week, as Carter’s is open every day of the week, and for good hours! Open Late ‘till 11pm Fri/Sat ‘till 9pm every other night But Sunday (8pm) Featured here is Carter’s Red or White Fall Sangria 🍷✨ Crafted with: 🍎 Apple Juice • 🍐 Pear Liqueur • 🌿 Ginger Syrup • 🍋 Fresh Lemon The perfect cozy, crisp refreshment to celebrate the season. 🍁 Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm 👨‍🍳 French Toast Lovers, This One’s for You! This Sunday, 9/28 from 10:15–11:15am Chef Scott Swartz (aka Mr. Pixie) will be serving up his Legendary French Toast in a LIVE COOKING DEMO! 🍁  More Deetails >   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 Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery can cover all areas. Feet. Back. Arms. Legs. Bikini. Listening to calm music during the ⚡️⚡️⚡️ can help ensure a swift session. Book online or through the link in their IG bio. Watch this video to see the laser! Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 9/20/2025

A lot of news happened in Beacon over the past two weeks, and we have the News Digest coming for you next. But before you dive down into ALBB's deliciousness of Beacon businesses, shopping and events, here is a peek of the article answering some of your questions on if the City of Beacon and Schools lowered the flags to half-mast. Several of you wrote in asking that question. Preparing for that article triggered a series of strange events that we also published about, which will be expanded upon in the News Digest. Last night, breaking news came in that the man charged with harassing Beacon Bread Company and other Arab businesses in Beacon and other downstate areas of New York was charged with 22 counts of making terroristic threats against frontrunning NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. That was very good news for many in the Beacon community, so we paused to publish that last evening.  For those who write into ALBB sometimes to say "Why can't we post the nice things? The pretty things?" ... ALBB reminds you that good news comes in different packages. Sometimes it is an unfiltered moment of a flowerbud drinking the sun, and sometimes it is in a courtroom when a man who has been repeadetly harassing and scaring people is finally charged. This gives peace to people he did it to in the past, and hope for people he and others like him will do in the future. Enjoy your weekends in Beacon! BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Slater Palooza Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 1:30pm-9:30pm (Doors open at Noon) Price: $15 Suggested Donation at Gate Location: Slater Chemical Fire Company, 76 Old Glenham Rd, Glenham, NY 12527 (right close to Beacon...same school district) This famed fundraiser is back with 8 Bands, Raffles, and Food. Benefits first responders and their families in need. The Elephant Delivery & Veteran-Authored 10-Minute Comedies Date: Every Saturday in September 09/20, 09/27 Time: 7pm Price: $25 (buy tickets here) There is no seating chart. There are only 25 seats. Every seat is a great seat! Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY A delightfully unhinged evening of trunk-sized twists, theatrical mayhem, and stories that forgot to behave. Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine, a sweet bite from the wine bar menu, or one of our show-themed specialty cocktails and...prepare—or absolutely don’t—for The Elephant Delivery and 6 Veteran-Authored 10-minute comedies: an unpredictable stampede of theatrical misadventures, featuring suspicious packages, emotional detours, and an elephant with questionable timing and impeccable stage presence. Featuring: Carl Palmer*, Kevin Gill, Alyssa Simon & Lee DeCecco Directed by, Sabrina Carlier *Denotes a member of Actor's Equity Featured writers include: DUNKIRK, by Brian R. Marsh HEART OF THE MATTER, by Jean Ciampi HUMAN REMAINS, by Melissa Milich JACK AND JILL, by Jim Binz YOU ASKED, by Anne Valentino TWO PERSONS SINGULAR, by Gavin Kayner ELEPHANT DELIVERY, by Bill Smith Tickets > Catoberfest Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 3pm-7:30pm Price: FREE Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main Street, Beacon, NY It's that time of year again! Catoberfest, to benefit Mid Hudson Animal Aid. An afternoon of craft beer, food, live music and family fun, all to support the fabulous felines of Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, NY.  Hudson Valley Brewery: Craft beers & beverages. The Beacon Daily: Wood-fired pizzas Both businesses will donate a portion of each sale to MHAA. There will be plenty of Catoberfest themed merchandise including T Shirts and Kittysteins designed by Kathleen Andersen Art, and other Mid Hudson Animal Aid products to choose from A raffle with great products and services from many local businesses who have generously supported Catoberfest. Therapy Cats Return  Millie, Max, and Sox bringing purrs & love to attendees. Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Happy Hour Fundraiser for Foundation for Beacon Schools @ The Roosevelt Bar Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY From the Organizers: "Join the Foundation for Beacon Schools for a Happy Hour in the Upstairs Lounge at The Roosevelt. Have you been wanting to get involved in school advocacy? Want to be part of the FBS team? Just want to get out for a drink with some cool people? Come get yourself a drink and hang out with us! No RSVP necessary, come as you are!" Standup Comedy Theater @ Savage Wonder Date: Friday, September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2025 Time: 9-10:30pm Price: Prices vary. Starts at $17.85 Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street, Beacon, NY Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features: Malorie Bryant ( Best of Fest at Burbank Comedy Fest, Chicago’s Women’s Funny Fest and finalist at Montreal’s Just For Laughs’ Stand Up & Pitch) Jared Waters (ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, AFN Network, and DONT Tell Comedy) Co-Hosted by Linette Palladino, as seen on HBO and named New Jersey’s Funniest Female & Pudge Co-Hosted byFernandez (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV, The Harlem Comedy Festival, and The Five Borough Comedy Festival.) Tickets > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Archtober Date: October 3-5, 2025 Time: Times Vary Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Archtober Newburgh is an annual festival of 25+ free events that celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage, connects people to resources and promotes local initiatives in the community.   The festival, presented by The Fullerton in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley and part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival, engages our local community and draws regional visitors to learn more about their built environment. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES It’s a 2 cup of coffee ☕️☕️ kind of Saturday (Ready Coffee Co from Kitchen Coffee Beacon), in order to fully wake up and refresh from the depths of the past two weeks. Which means that it will be a Grandma’s Pizza from Brother’s kind of evening (with double cheese), and a Chicken Apple Maple Sausage homemade breakfast sandwich from Eggbert's Freerange Farm sausage. Watch this video to put a pep in your step > HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon NY Corndogs!?! YES! Nami Yum Yum has brought Corn Dogs to her menu on Mondays and Tuesdays. Locals - you are LUCKY!!! Rest of you visiting: Guess that means you will be extending your stay! Get it simple or with Nami's special toppings. This is an afternoon snack - Nami is open 3-9pm inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall, which is open earlier than that for the other food destinations. 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 Bagel-ish owner Beth is not only a storefront on Main Street, she is also a world-class sourdough bagel consultant. People from all over the world hire her, fly her out, to teach them how to make theses bagels. In this video, she's all about how to roll 'em. The importance of rolling in the Sesame Seed bagel. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Hello, Gorgeous. Hello Fall. Can the cocktails at Carter's get any more beautiful! They just keep mixing new beauties. Introducing Carter's Red or White Fall Sangria. Crafted with: Apple Juice, Pear Liqueur, Ginger Syrup, and Fresh Lemon. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Get ready for Eggbert's next cooking video! The Breakfast Sandwich made with Eggbert's Apple Maple Chicken Sausage, an egg, and brioche bun. Follow their Instagram for the premier.   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 Inside of The Blushery, one can find the Face Stockholm line of makeup to buy. This Quartz Balm is one of owner Stephanie's favorites. It's a sheer shimmer coat that protects your lips from free redical damage and leaves them feeling smooth and moisturized. Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Howland Chamber Music Circle, Howland Cultural Center, and Compass Arts present A "Classics for Kids" Event Instrument Lab: Discover the Strings! Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1-2:00pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Price: Kids Free / Adults $15 Discover the Magic of Strings! Join us for an interactive musical experience while exploring the world of string instruments . Enjoy a lively performance by a string quartet, join a discussion about the inner workings of the string family, and build your own box violin!  Featuring: Adrienne Harmon, violin Kathleen Bosman, violin Eva Gerard, viola Naomi Benecasa Lisowski, cello Information > 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 9/12/2025

Last Chance! Spirit of Beacon Day 2025 Sponsors, Tables and Parade Signups are closing any day now! Yanarella School of Dance and Luxe Optique just signed on as sponsors. Also sponsoring are Roundhouse, Key Food, Folks Home Services, Joker Ink, Andrew Singh (professional skateboarder and educator based in Beacon), Melanin Unchained, Twins Barbers, Fidelis Care (Quality, affordable health insurance; income-based), Hudson Valley Brewery, School Of Rock, and Sullivan & Main Hair Salon. Table Registrations are coming in daily. Updates to confirmed participants are being made daily as we get close to the big day: Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Sign on to Sponsor > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS The Elephant Delivery & Veteran-Authored 10-Minute Comedies Date: Every Saturday in September 09/13, 09/20, 09/27 Time: 7pm Price: $25 (buy tickets here) There is no seating chart. There are only 25 seats. Every seat is a great seat! Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY A delightfully unhinged evening of trunk-sized twists, theatrical mayhem, and stories that forgot to behave. Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine, a sweet bite from the wine bar menu, or one of our show-themed specialty cocktails and...prepare—or absolutely don’t—for The Elephant Delivery and 6 Veteran-Authored 10-minute comedies: an unpredictable stampede of theatrical misadventures, featuring suspicious packages, emotional detours, and an elephant with questionable timing and impeccable stage presence. Featuring: Carl Palmer*, Kevin Gill, Alyssa Simon & Lee DeCecco Directed by, Sabrina Carlier *Denotes a member of Actor's Equity Featured writers include: DUNKIRK, by Brian R. Marsh HEART OF THE MATTER, by Jean Ciampi HUMAN REMAINS, by Melissa Milich JACK AND JILL, by Jim Binz YOU ASKED, by Anne Valentino TWO PERSONS SINGULAR, by Gavin Kayner ELEPHANT DELIVERY, by Bill Smith Tickets > Beacon Natural Market’s 20th Year Anniversary Weekend Date: Friday, September 12 - Sunday September 14, 2025 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join Beacon Natural Market as they celebrate 20 great years in Business in Beacon. Special sales, samples, demos, raffle prizes & gift baskets, live music, and general good times! Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Slater Palooza Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 1:30pm-9:30pm (Doors open at Noon) Price: $15 Suggested Donation at Gate Location: Slater Chemical Fire Company, 76 Old Glenham Rd, Glenham, NY 12527 (right close to Beacon...same school district) This famed fundraiser is back with 8 Bands, Raffles, and Food. Benefits first responders and their families in need. Catoberfest Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 3pm-7:30pm Price: FREE Location: Hudson Valley Brewery, 7 East Main Street, Beacon, NY It's that time of year again! Catoberfest, to benefit Mid Hudson Animal Aid. An afternoon of craft beer, food, live music and family fun, all to support the fabulous felines of Mid Hudson Animal Aid (MHAA), a no-kill, free-range cat sanctuary in Beacon, NY.  Hudson Valley Brewery: Craft beers & beverages. The Beacon Daily: Wood-fired pizzas Both businesses will donate a portion of each sale to MHAA. There will be plenty of Catoberfest themed merchandise including T Shirts and Kittysteins designed by Kathleen Andersen Art, and other Mid Hudson Animal Aid products to choose from A raffle with great products and services from many local businesses who have generously supported Catoberfest. Therapy Cats Return  Millie, Max, and Sox bringing purrs & love to attendees. Information > Happy Hour Fundraiser for Foundation for Beacon Schools @ The Roosevelt Bar Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY From the Organizers: "Join the Foundation for Beacon Schools for a Happy Hour in the Upstairs Lounge at The Roosevelt. Have you been wanting to get involved in school advocacy? Want to be part of the FBS team? Just want to get out for a drink with some cool people? Come get yourself a drink and hang out with us! No RSVP necessary, come as you are!" Standup Comedy Theater @ Savage Wonder Date: Friday, September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2025 Time: 9-10:30pm Price: Prices vary. Starts at $17.85 Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street, Beacon, NY Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features: Malorie Bryant ( Best of Fest at Burbank Comedy Fest, Chicago’s Women’s Funny Fest and finalist at Montreal’s Just For Laughs’ Stand Up & Pitch) Jared Waters (ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, AFN Network, and DONT Tell Comedy) Co-Hosted by Linette Palladino, as seen on HBO and named New Jersey’s Funniest Female & Pudge Co-Hosted byFernandez (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV, The Harlem Comedy Festival, and The Five Borough Comedy Festival.) Tickets > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Archtober Date: October 3-5, 2025 Time: Times Vary Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Archtober Newburgh is an annual festival of 25+ free events that celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage, connects people to resources and promotes local initiatives in the community.   The festival, presented by The Fullerton in partnership with AIA Westchester Hudson Valley and part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival, engages our local community and draws regional visitors to learn more about their built environment. Information > 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 Planning a party? Or maybe you just need pie for yourself. Five Pennies Creamery has homemade ice cream pies with a thick graham cracker crust containing that smooth goodness. ALBB went in closer for a video of this Coffee Chip Pie (our favorite flavor...such a coffee indulgence for someone who doesn't drink coffee in the afternoon). This video also features the Sundae Best pie, which is Vanilla ice cream, brownies, chocolate chips, all drizzled in thick fudge. Watch the video > 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 Bagel-ish is adding more "ish" to their offerings. While this batch of chocolate chip bagels was temporary, they are test-kitchening other things that we can't tell you about yet, but know that they might be coming...Meanwhile, enjoy this celebration of the limited-edition batch. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY New Back to School Hours for Happy Hour! Carter's is showing their appreciation to teachers and school staff by extending their Happy Hour to Friday's. Monday-Friday from 2-7pm, get 15% off your entire order. This is a great deal, as it includes food too. Those beautiful cocktails can be yours. In Mocktail version too. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's is at 3 markets this year, and one of them is Cornwall's. This goes from 11am-5pm, so you have longer hours of accessing. They are getting ready for fall and winter meals, so ask about their Pork Butt for when you begin making your pulled pork sandwiches for back-to-school meals that keep on giving. 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY A Lambda Award Finalist, "Trans-Galactic Bike Ride" is a collection of feminist bicycle science fiction stories from several authors, including Hugo, Nebula, and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, Elly Bangs, Kiera Jessica Bane, AVa Kelly, Juliet Kemp, Rafi Kleiman, Tucker Lieberman, Nathan Alling Long, Ether Nepenthes, Lane Fox Marcus Woodman, and Nebula-nominated M. Darusha Wehm. This edition includes an introduction by Microcosm publisher Joe Biel. Instagram > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Inside of The Blushery, one can find the Face Stockholm line of makeup to buy. This Quartz Balm is one of owner Stephanie's favorites. It's a sheer shimmer coat that protects your lips from free redical damage and leaves them feeling smooth and moisturized. Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Howland Chamber Music Circle, Howland Cultural Center, and Compass Arts present A "Classics for Kids" Event Instrument Lab: Discover the Strings! Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1-2:00pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Price: Kids Free / Adults $15 Discover the Magic of Strings! Join us for an interactive musical experience while exploring the world of string instruments . Enjoy a lively performance by a string quartet, join a discussion about the inner workings of the string family, and build your own box violin!  Featuring: Adrienne Harmon, violin Kathleen Bosman, violin Eva Gerard, viola Naomi Benecasa Lisowski, cello Information > 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 9/5/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Lit Lit at the Howland Cultural Center Day: Every 1st Friday (September 5th, 2025) Time: 7pm Location: 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A monthly literary open mic series. Hosted by Donna Minkowitz. Donna says: “Folks are welcome to read their own writing of any genre, of up to five minutes in length. If you’d like to read, please arrive by 6:30 to sign up at the Howland Cultural Center. Or just, and listen :-) The Howland asks that everyone donate $5 to help keep the lights on, more if you can, less if you can’t.  Sign Up To Read > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > Signing Of Petition to Save The Newburgh/Beacon Ferry Day: Friday, September 5th Time: 6pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Advocacy continues to re-start the Newburgh/Beacon Ferry that the MTA  canceled. There have been no demands from elected or appointed Beacon officials to re-start the ferry, including the Mayor and City Administrator. Information > Flotsam River Circus Performance Art Day: Friday, September 5th Time: 6pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Foolhardy musicians, circus, puppeteers, a ramshackle raft ⚓️ FREE shows where we land: 🌊 support: venmo @ rivercircus 🎪  Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Beacon Natural Market’s 20th Year Anniversary Weekend Date: Friday, September 12 - Sunday September 14, 2025 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: 348 Main Street, Beacon, NY Join Beacon Natural Market as they celebrate 20 great years in Business in Beacon. Special sales, samples, demos, raffle prizes & gift baskets, live music, and general good times! Happy Hour Fundraiser for Foundation for Beacon Schools @ The Roosevelt Bar Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY From the Organizers: "Join the Foundation for Beacon Schools for a Happy Hour in the Upstairs Lounge at The Roosevelt. Have you been wanting to get involved in school advocacy? Want to be part of the FBS team? Just want to get out for a drink with some cool people? Come get yourself a drink and hang out with us! No RSVP necessary, come as you are!" Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > 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 If you love Gruyère cheese, you will love the Oui Oui Baby. This sandwich is their take on the French Taco - "It’s a fully loaded amazing Sando that just keeps giving," says Oui Oui HV. Smothered with Chicken, Bechamel, Gruyère, Hash, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Portuguese Roll, which is then panini pressed!  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 In this video, we discuss the very special, house-made cream cheese made at Bagel-ish. But we also learn why owner Beth is in her socks (hint: look for the shoes at the beginning of the video). Unbeknown to her, Beth shares some secrets about what makes the cream cheese flavors so unforgettable. Except for the one Doris makes. Doris has taken over a cream cheese, and is not releasing it. For your enjoyment only. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Pup-friendly is Carter's back patio! Enjoy the new, colorful mural in the back under the lights with your furry best friend. The bar that was in the back has been removed and replaced by a long picnic table for family-style eating. You won't want to miss this relaxing experience any day of the week, especially as we head into Fall. Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm The Rosemary Garlic Lamb Sausage is a kid-favorite, even for picky eaters. Serve this with cilantro rise and fried zucchini, and you have a harvest-friendly back-to-school meal that makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Get more of this sausage this weekend at either the Cold Spring or Beacon Farmers Markets. These sausages are made in limited batches, so get there early! 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY A Lambda Award Finalist, "Trans-Galactic Bike Ride" is a collection of feminist bicycle science fiction stories from several authors, including Hugo, Nebula, and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, Elly Bangs, Kiera Jessica Bane, AVa Kelly, Juliet Kemp, Rafi Kleiman, Tucker Lieberman, Nathan Alling Long, Ether Nepenthes, Lane Fox Marcus Woodman, and Nebula-nominated M. Darusha Wehm. This edition includes an introduction by Microcosm publisher Joe Biel. Instagram > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY One of the secrets behind a Blushery Makeover is the Cream Highlighter from Face Stockholm, the makeup line of choice by the Blushery for all wedding, event and Glow Up sessions. It is why guests from out of town return to the Blushery for the look only they can do! Get your on Glow Up - or tray of the Cream Highlighter - at the Blushery. Book a brow-wax while you're at it. Book Online > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Beyond the Needle: Volunteering Info Session Date: Monday, September 8th Time: 9:15pm Location: Marist University, Student Center, 3404 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 From the Organizers: "Welcome back to campus! Our first meeting this semester will focus on volunteering for an upcoming event with Silver Needle Runway. See you at the Nelly Goletti Theater on Monday, September 8th at 9:15pm!" Information > Howland Chamber Music Circle, Howland Cultural Center, and Compass Arts present A "Classics for Kids" Event Instrument Lab: Discover the Strings! Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1-2:00pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Price: Kids Free / Adults $15 Discover the Magic of Strings! Join us for an interactive musical experience while exploring the world of string instruments . Enjoy a lively performance by a string quartet, join a discussion about the inner workings of the string family, and build your own box violin!  Featuring: Adrienne Harmon, violin Kathleen Bosman, violin Eva Gerard, viola Naomi Benecasa Lisowski, cello Information > 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/30/2025

Double Announcement to say that the inaugural event in Newburgh, Dear Summer, from Ali T. Muhammad and Melanin Unchained happens this Sunday from 11am-7pm at the People's Park. ALBB's sister design studio Katie James Inc. designed the website, with original artwork created by Adam Alpert. The Musical Lineup has been released. Tickets for sale now, with 50% discount to Newburgh residents. DM Sear Summer for discount code. Get a taste of what it's all about here. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Stand-Up Weekend @ Savage Wonder Dates:  August 30th: 9:30pm (Tix) Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features: Derek Humphrey (featured on “Nateland Presents”, in the New York Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, Skankfest and was named one of “New York’s Funniest” by TBS) Brian Grossi (three-time winner of the Inspired Word’s LOL! Comedy Slam, TMZ, 25 Sets, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime) Tickets (Saturday) > Dear Summer Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 Time: 11am-7pm Location: The People's Park, 2 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY Dear Summer Festival is comprised of Hudson Valley Creatives who’ve grown up through gentrification and displacement. Our shared stories, purposes, and perspectives keep us connected to our roots. Through dedication and grit, we’re able to give back to others, organically. We’ve aligned our artistic expressions and have highlighted them for you! You won't devalue someone's else's life if you find value within yours. This Dear Summer event is a celebration to help cleanse the spiritual energy in Newburgh, New York, through our arts, through our culture. Information > NEWBURGH: Stellar Dispensary’s Grand Opening A Success OPEN: Open Daily 9am-10pm (Sundays 'till 9pm) Location: 5440 Route 9W, Newburgh, NY 12550  The Ribbon Cutting of the new  dispensary, Stellar, was a success. Located in Newburgh near Mary Jane’s Ice Cream, Stewarts, is 5 minutes from Hudson Taco and the  Newburgh Waterfront. Stellar was founded by 23-year-old Newburgh native Raman Singh, who wants to normalize cannabis culture. “Cannabis is culture. We normalize its use with elegance, confidence, and  zero shame, like enjoying a fine wine or bold espresso. We’re breaking stigmas, elevating service, and building something bigger: community." Details > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Clearwater's Folk Picnic Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 12-5pm Location: USC Theatre, Beacon, NY Clearwater's Folk Picnic is a return to their musical roots as advocates for the cleanup and environmental protection of the Hudson River. "In the 1960s when Pete and Toshi Seeger and their co-founders set out to build Clearwater, they organized community folk picnic fundraisers using music as a tool to unite people behind a shared goal of restoring and protecting the Hudson River," said Clearwater in a press release. "Nearly 60 years later, Clearwater is carrying our musical heritage forward with a free, community-centered day of music, celebration, family activities, and Hudson River advocacy." Information > Butterfly Day at Bannerman Island Date: Saturday, September 3, 2025 Time: Boats depart at 11am and 12pm Location: Bannerman Island, Beacon, NY The Bannerman Castle Trust has rescheduled their Annual Butterfly Day on Bannerman Island for Wednesday September 3rd.  Enjoy a short Hudson River cruise aboard the Estuary Steward tour boat, which leaves from the Beacon, NY dock directly across from the Beacon Metro North Train Station.  Boats depart for the Island at 11:00am and 12:00 noon, returning at 1:30 and 2:30pm.  Tickets are $45 per person (group rates available for 10 or more).  Early September is a great time to visit the island’s magnificent gardens and terraces and witness the migration of Monarch butterflies in the Hudson Valley. Garden volunteers have restored the original gardens that Francis Bannerman VI and his wife Helen had designed between 1900-1918 and new flowers and plants have been integrated, attracting many varieties of butterflies. Bannerman Island is now a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation.   Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > 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 Only Trina of Tara Fusion can answer the call of the craving for the messiest, juiciest, crunchiest sandwich after one has been locked up all day in their house on mandatory Focus Time. Order any time, and they do Door Dash for deliveries if you are stuck in your office! Be sure to order the Mango Lassi too as an extra treat. 🥭🥤 Located inside the Food Hall between Five Pennies Creamery and West Palmetto Burger Co. Watch our video here! 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 You can taste the goodness while you experience the crackle of the sourdough bagel at Bagel-ish. Yet note the steaming softness of the inside as it's pulled apart. There is a reason why Bagel-ish is a world-renowned bagel whisperer to other companies looking to build bagels.  Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY It's true that Carter's is a meat and potatoes type place. But it's also a fish and potatoes eatery. This Seared Flounder served with buttery Dutch Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine is a light an elegant example of a weekend special available sometimes at Carter's. One thing stays consistent: each weekend the menu will offer specialties. Enjoy! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggert's has released a new Tallow Soap! Unscented for people with allergies. Available for now only at the Cold Spring Farmer's Market and in Eggbert's online shop. 🧼🫧 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY "Over the past decade, Joe Sacco has increasingly turned to short-form comics journalism to report from conflict zones around the world. Collected here for the first time, Sacco's darkly funny, revealing reportage confirms his standing as one of the foremost war correspondents working today. Journalism takes readers from the smuggling tunnels of Gaza to war crimes trials in The Hague, from the lives of India's "untouchables" to the ordeal of Saharan refugees washed up on the shores of Malta. And in pieces never published before in the United States, Sacco confronts the misery and absurdity of the war in Iraq, including the darkest chapter in recent American history—the torture of detainees." - Macmillan Publishers Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC Pilates has something special coming for you! Begin getting used to scheduling yourself for the new Mat Classes from teacher Sadiya... 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is conducted in a private, intimate setting where your comfort is the priority. Book today for one session or a few for whatever area of your body you want smooth. Feet, legs, bikini, bum, back, etc. Book Online > 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/23/2025

BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS I Am Beacon's Back 2 School Block Party Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 10:30am-3pm Location: South Avenue Park, Loopers Plaza, Beacon, NY 🎉🎒 Join us for our 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party! 🏀🎶🌭 🕥 Starting at 10:30 AM Get ready for a day full of food, music, and basketball as we celebrate our community and gear up for the new school year! 💥 Enjoy activities from Vendors, including ALBB who is offering free Face Painting. 🔥 Beacon Hoops All-Stars Schedule: 🏀 10:30 AM – Girls Game 🏀 11:30 AM – Rookie Division vs. Albany 🏀 12:30 PM – Junior Division vs. Newburgh 🏀 1:30 PM – Girls Matchup: Beacon vs. Newburgh Bring your family, your energy, and your love for the game. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💫 Information > NEWBURGH! Stellar Dispensary’s Grand Opening Date: Weekend of August 22nd Time: 9am-10pm every day (Sunday’s closes at 9pm) Location: 5440 Route 9W, Newburgh, NY 12550  A new  dispensary, Stellar, has opened across the river in Newburgh near Mary Jane’s Ice Cream, Stewarts, is 5 minutes from Hudson Taco and the  Newburgh Waterfront, AND - Coming Soon in about a month, they will have a  Drive-Thru and Delivery! The Grand Opening is today (Friday) with the  Orange County Chambers of Commerce.  Founded by 23-year-old  Newburgh native Raman Singh, Stellar brings modern design, unbeatable  product value, and deep community ties to a rapidly growing industry.  “Cannabis is culture. We normalize its use with elegance, confidence, and  zero shame, like enjoying a fine wine or bold espresso,” declares the  mission statement on Stellar’s website. “We’re breaking stigmas, elevating service, and building something bigger: community. From our  expertly curated selection to the Stellar Standard guiding every detail,  we deliver a high-end, inclusive space where everyone can enjoy their  high—boldly, beautifully, and without compromise.” For the Grand Opening, look for: - Live DJ + Food Truck - Brand activations/pop-ups - $500+ in customer giveaways - Penny pre-rolls, bundle deals, and launch-day exclusives - Gift for every customer — first 100 get bonus bag - Puffco, bongs, merch - Instagram giveaway: $100 gift card Open 9am-10pm every day but Sunday 9pm. Stellar supports local media with this partner post to reach you!  More Details > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Stand-Up Weekend @ Savage Wonder Dates:  August 29th: 8:30pm (Tix) August 30th: 9:30pm (Tix) Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine and get ready as Savage Wonder presents another weekend of world-class stand-up, sponsored by Apple Blossom Farms. Every show features the best and brightest stars in Stand-Up comedy from all around the country — This weekend features Derek Humphrey (featured on “Nateland Presents”, in the New York Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, Skankfest and was named one of “New York’s Funniest” by TBS), Brian Brossi (three-time winner of the Inspired Word’s LOL! Comedy Slam, TMZ, 25 Sets, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and hosted by Linette Palladino, as seen on HBO and named New Jersey’s Funniest Female & Pudge Fernandez (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV, The Harlem Comedy Festival, and The Five Borough Comedy Festival.) Tickets (Friday) > Tickets (Saturday) > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > 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 Fall is coming, and with it, the craving for an in-house Affogato: Homemade Vanilla Ice-Cream from Five Pennies Creamery, an espresso from Old Dhaka Coffee House, and a shot of Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream from the Roosevelt Bar. An ultimate experience of a food stall combo from inside of the Food Hall. 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 "Does Bagel-ish have Vegan?" This is a question we got, so we went to owner Beth to answer. Turns out, the base of the basic sour-dough bagel at Bagel-ish IS vegan. The whole thing! When items are added to the specialty bagels, they become not Vegan. The Baby Bagel is Vegan, the Plain Bagel is vegan, and so are many of the toppings to make a sandwich. Beth explains in this video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY That Chicken with Waffles with the Hot Honey Sauce and a Bloody Mary? That was a favorite of Instagram foodie Upstate With Kate, who dined at Carter's for Sunday Brunch and shared her meal with her followers. You can order it too - every Sunday if you're a local! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm What's missing from this plate? See what you could add to this freshly cut zuccini for a fresh breakfast. Pick up the veggies at any Farmer's Market Eggbert's is at, and pair with eggs or meat. 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Binnacle Books has begun their stack of Halloween reads... Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Classes are a full 55 minutes and are $35 each, but are discounted with a Subscription! Lock in to take full advantage of this boutique Pilates studio on Rombout Ave. 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal at The Blushery is conducted in a private, intimate setting where your comfort is the priority. Book today for one session or a few for whatever area of your body you want smooth. Feet, legs, bikini, bum, back, etc. Book Online > 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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Things To Do In Beacon, NY 📅 8/16/2025

Are you hosting a Grand Opening? Congratulations! ALBB has been getting emailed about a lot of Grand Openings. Now, you can make sure we are there by booking your Advertising Package that guarentees placement in our Instagram and Article rotation, depending on what Package you get. We look forward to learning more about your business, and showcasing your hard work to our readers. Learn More > BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS "Fight The Trump Takeover Protest" Date: Saturday Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY This was a quickly organized anti-Trump protest that ALBB was alerted to as it happened. Longtime reader Jean Noack was at the scene, and reported back with pictures and an overview of this protest. Read This > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** I Am Beacon's Back 2 School Block Party Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 10:30am-3pm Location: South Avenue Park, Loopers Plaza, Beacon, NY 1 WEEK AWAY!!! 🎉🎒 Join us for our 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party! 🏀🎶🌭 🕥 Starting at 10:30 AM Get ready for a day full of food, music, and basketball as we celebrate our community and gear up for the new school year! 💥 Enjoy activities from Vendors, including ALBB who is offering free Face Painting. 🔥 Beacon Hoops All-Stars Schedule: 🏀 10:30 AM – Girls Game 🏀 11:30 AM – Rookie Division vs. Albany 🏀 12:30 PM – Junior Division vs. Newburgh 🏀 1:30 PM – Girls Matchup: Beacon vs. Newburgh Bring your family, your energy, and your love for the game. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💫 Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > 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 Sunday Brunch has come to the Food Hall again; this time with Oui Oui, the newest vendor to hunker down in the Food Hall. This brunch is from 10am -3pm. They have a  beautiful brunch menu for Sundays, paired with The Roosevelt Bar, who offers amazing drinks specials, including $11 Martinis, $11 Espresso Martinis, $9 Mimosas, $9 Bloody Mary's, $10 Screwdrivers,  and $10 Greyhounds - both with freshly made juices! Old Dhaka Coffee House will have their regular amazing coffee and Matcha drinks. 🥐💕🥐 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 Some businesses on Main Street rent, and are subject to the whims of their landlords raising the rent without a cap. Some businesses on Main Street bought their storefronts, and are subject to the whims of others in other capacities. Beth of Bagel-ish is one such person. Two years ago, she decided to open her bagel shop storefront, after years of consulting and training clients in how to make her sour dough bagels. She’s done this from Maine, New York, New Jersey, and now is headquartered in Beacon. Last week was Beth’s 2 year anniversary. Happy Condo Anniversary, Beth. Watch this video Anniversary Wish. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Carter's is one of the best venues on Main Street to experience live music. The front room is right on Main Street; if it's not too hot, the front windows are open, and you can still hear it in the back if you want a spot more removed from the action, but within vibe of the live music. This Sunday, Ally Acapella performs at Carter's from 5-8pm. With the full menu of course! Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Eggbert's says it's too hot for anything but steak this summer! Several cuts are available. Get there early for Filet Mignon, or order ahead on their website. 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY The DIY Art 4 Palestine Fundraiser held at Binnacle Books was a success! Over $3,700 raised for many Palestinian Causes. Here's the recap: * $1,342 for @OliveGazaBytes, mutual aid group in Gaza  * $1,282 for the next surgery needed in Egypt for a displaced Gazan * $745 immediately to families in Gaza  * $300 went to @without_bordersschool providing education and nourishment to children in Gaza.  They also had fundraising items directly benefiting @voices.verses, @palestinian.shahd and @heba.ps_ (last 2 from zines that @drhannsewjo printed) Thanks @binnaclebooks for being the most awesome hosts. Thanks to all the partners and volunteers who made this happen. Thanks to @fareground @breadalonebakery for the food and @daydreamcollaborative for the herbal medicine! It was an extremely hot day so very grateful for people who stayed and helped us the entire time. Y’all are truly the best! ♥️ During this event, Israel deliberately murdered the entire Al Jazeera press staff in Gaza City including renown and beloved journalist Anas Al-Sharif.  Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC Pilates is very excited to introduce you to their new instructor Sadiya! Beginning September 2nd, she will teach Pilates Mat Classes, which is one of the most important components of the Pilates Body Conditioning Method they offer at ROC Pilates. Classes will be on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays:  5:30pm & 6:30pm Saturdays and Sundays:  9:00am & 10:00am Bring your own mat. Classes are 45 minutes. Introductory drop in rate of $15 per class Registration will start soon! 🌸🖤🌸 NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY The Brow Bar is open for your facial waxes. Chin hair, sides, other areas you want maintained. Booking online is easy through the link in their Instagram bio. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > 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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Things To Do 📅 8/02/2025

It was  so pleasant sleeping on Thursday night, when the darkness was cooler, humidity lower, and the sounds of frogs croaking in the distance increased because of the swamp lands surrounding us that are becoming our backyards.   Savage Wonder is back with a new reading for you to experience every Saturday in August, and there is a new gluten-free bagel in town. Enjoy your weekends, everyone. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS The Actor’s Nightmare @ Savage Wonder Date: All Saturday’s In August Time: 7-9pm Location: Savage Wonder, 141 Main Street (the old beautiful bank building near Bank Square) Settle in at The Grape Rebellion with a glass of wine, a sweet bite from the wine bar menu, or one of our show-themed specialty cocktails. Then steady your nerves — or don’t bother, really — The Actor’s Nightmare and 6 Veteran authored 10 minute comedies take the stage: a delirious spiral of forgotten lines, miscast roles, and lights that never go out. If you’ve never experienced a Savage Wonder reading, you’ve missed pantless performers, actors in a conjoined-shirt, and theatrical chaos served with a wink. It is an intimate, hilarious romp with world-class actors in a gleefully playful space. Featured writers include: "Monkey Do" by, Art Walsh "The Big Dark" by, Terry Glaser "Hand Clubbed Baby Seal" by, Ron Capps "Sole" by, Robin Ellen Brooks "Hamlet in Hiding" by, Rich Rubin "Don't Play With Your Food" by, Arianna Rose Tickets > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Table Registrations are open now! Sponsorships > Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! A Little Beacon Blog will be there with our face painting table. Registration Information > Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Butterfly Festival @ Stony Kill Farm Day: August 9 - 16, 2025 Day: Final Day Is Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: See Activity Lineup Location: 79 Farmstead Ln, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Stony Kill Foundation’s week-long Butterflies & Blooms Festival kicks off soon, running from August 9 - 16, 2025. With days of activities planned, the community-focused festival celebrates the beauty and ecology of local pollinators through art, music, workshops, and family activities. Information > 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 The Smashburger HQ is inside of Hudson Valley Food Hall at West Palmetto Burger Co. This burger is perhaps the lowest priced burger on Beacon's Main Street, which has become a haven of burgers. ALBB will be trying this smashburger for the first time this weekend.  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 Beth is debuting her first Gluten-Free Bagel this weekend. Tired of not having an option for gluten-free guests, she has dove down into her ingredient mind to develop this for you. It’s been in her mind for 5 years. Everyone will love this bagel because it’s soft and toasts up a little crispy. The inspiration is a Brazilian egg roll, so think of this as a yellow, eggy, bagel. Try it with Bagel-ish’s house-made blueberry cream cheese. ALBB discusses in this video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY This Summer Special will not be available for long! This is Carter's Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho topped with creamy Burrata and grilled peaches, Order from www.cartersbeaconny.com or snag a seat inside. Please tell us how it is... Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Too hot to come to the Farmer's Market? Eggbert's delivers! "I love the delivery option. You guys are fantastic. I'll be placing an order this week!" said @caram422 on Instagram. 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Day: Sunday August 10th Time: 1pm-5pm Price: $20-$40 sliding scale for adults $10-$20 sliding scale for participating kids DIY Art 4 Palestine! Proceeds benefit mutual aid in Gaza. Make your own: * Silkscreen prints * Stickers * Buttons * Beaded Jewelry * Zines + food, vendors, music + community! Instagram > JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Classes on "The Tower" aparatus are unmatched. Owner Jordana has you working your back, arms, core and legs all at once, in balance. That is why Classical Pilates works in small-group format. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal for the entire body is available at The Blushery. Armpits. Legs. Bikini. Feet! Located in a cozy and intimate space of this boutique beauty salon. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > 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 > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do 📅 7/25/2025

Volunteer opportunities are open at Fareground to serve the free Friday evening meal and Thursday lunch meal. All are welcome to go eat the food. If you need, but think you don't need but you are in need, just go. :) Donations are also accepted online. BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS Stand—Up Comedy Weekend! Date: Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (Monthly, every last weekend) Time: Friday 8:30pm and Saturday 9:30pm Location: Savage Wonder, 139 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Savage Wonder has amazed the many people who have entered this renovated theater/art space in the old bank building near Bank Square. TONIGHT Friday and Saturday is your chance to see and experience live comedy there! Featuring: Noah Miller (Gotham Comedy Club, Austin Film Festival) @hellonoahmiller with: Jim Tews (NYC’s Last Comic Standing, FX’s Louis) hosted by: Linette Palladino (HBO, Jersey’s Funniest Female), @linette_palladino Pudge Fernandez @pudgecomedy (Kill Tony Podcast, Comedy Time TV) Doesn’t happen again until next month. Get your seat! Buy tickets on the calendar on their website! Information > Spirit Of Beacon Day! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 11am-5pm Location: Main Street, Beacon, NY Notice anything different with the logo!?! The Spirit Team is diving into Beacon school colors, with a lowkey highlight on the Dummy Light. With the help of Katie James Inc., the Spirit of Beacon Day is coming to you in fresh colors. Registration is going on now for Parade Participation, Vendor Tables, Sponsors and Volunteers. Sponsorships > So far, School of Rock and Hudson Valley Brewery have signed on! Are you in? Parade Application > Vendor Table Application > Volunteer Opportunities > Information > Free Palestine Protest Date: Every Sunday Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 450 NY-211, Middletown, NY From the Organizers: "We’re out here every week speaking out against 🇮🇱’s war crimes, as they deliberately starve over a million children by blocking aid and through fueling a man-made famine. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?” know this: protests in the U.S. matter most. This country funds the war crimes, and staying silent here isn’t neutrality; it’s privilege. Your voice can make a difference! And if not now, then when? Palestine will be talked about for the rest of our lives. When the world looks back on this moment, will you be able to say you stood up or will you pretend you did while having stayed silent? Information > Emergency Rally for Gaza: Let Gaza Live Date: Saturday, July 26 Time: 3pm Location: Academy Green Park, Kingston, NY From the Organizers: "Stop starving Gaza. End U.S. support to Israel. Resist fascism and racism. Western governments cannot claim ignorance, they are watching in real time as innocent civilians are intentionally starved, forcibly displaced, and slaughtered -- and are choosing to do nothing. Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > 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 Dan the Ice Cream Man made Italian Ice for us today! In flavors of Mango and Lemon. ALBB sampled for you, and highly recommends both on these thickly hot days. In fact, get 2 scoops in one bowl so that you can double dip. See our video here! 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 This just in! Bagel-ish has a “Cinnamon-er”! Claire is the coveted and sought after Cinnamon Roll 👑 baker at her family’s holiday gatherings. Yes…*that* person works at Bagel-ish and has taken over the churros! Her secret? “When you think there is enough cinnamon, add more. 😳😍 Watch this video of the Cinnamon Churros. FUN FACT: Claire is also a fashion designer ✨ Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT Main Street, Beacon NY Can. Not. Choose. Just. One photo! Look at all of these cold, fancy, fruity beverages. With the rotating Specials of Berkshire Pork Chop and Lobster Risotto. Yes Please! PS: Online Ordering is now possible at Carter's! Order from www.cartersbeaconny.com Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm Too hot to cook. BLTs 🍅🍅🍅 to the rescue! Nice and light, with no effort needed. Just enjoy that aroma of thickly sliced bacon. 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon NY Binnacle Books is reading George Jackson: "Blood In My Eye" and "The Prison Letters of George Jackson." Instagram > READ NOW JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY ROC has been busy flashing photo sessions! Watch for inspiring stretching and strength videos coming out of this boutique Pilates studiol NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Laser Hair Removal for the entire body is available at The Blushery. Armpits. Legs. Bikini. Feet! Located in a cozy and intimate space of this boutique beauty salon. Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > CAREFULL MD 252 Main Street, Beacon NY While out jogging or playing in the sun, it's easy to overheat! What's the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? ALBB's Katie literally jogged into Beacon's first walk-in urgent care center, CareFull MD, to find out from Nurse Practitioner Paulina how to watch for signs and cool back down. Watch Our Heat Stroke PSA VIdeo > Carter's is a Sponsor! 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 > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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Things To Do 📅 7/12/2025

It's Second Saturday...But before we get into it, shout out to this white lady who broke her Instagram feed, which she says "is a pretty significant platform" for issues related to "fun." But she wants address the ICE issue. The issue of ICE not presenting identification, now running over protesting people (CNN) in vehicles like minivans used for kidnapping. This Instagram woman says she "doesn't talk about politics," but just can't anymore, and is asking her audience to re-think ICE. Keep talking about it. Don't let it become normal. Free Palestine. Meanwhile, there is a new event on Sunday centered around "Love Island" at La Barbirria that you won't want to miss! Scroll down for details. Community Food Programs Two programs are consistently running free meal programs each week right now. Both organizations prepare the meals fresh, with fresh food. All are welcome to eat, and all are welcome to donate time to serve the food, or money or supplies. Beacon's Back Yard Breakfast: Serving to all who need/want it every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:30am-8:30am at 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508. We have seen freshly baked blueberry muffins and yogurt parfaits come out of this kitchen. Volunteer + Wishlist > Fareground: Serving Thursday Lunch from 11am-12pm, and Friday Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 50 Liberty Street. The menu changes each time. Below are menu samples. Volunteer + Wishlist > Don't be shy. Come enjoy the meal. Come away with extra goodies usually as well.   BOOK YOUR EVENT PROMOTION Single purchases of Event Promotions are available. Membership for discounted recurring events are available. EVENTS SECOND SATURDAY It is Second Saturday in Beacon. Any gallery you stop into will have something going on! Information > *** SAVE THE DATES *** Fundraiser: Oyster Night For Beacon's Backyard Date: August 14, 2025 Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane Beacon, New York Ella's Bellas emerges again for this one-time Oyster Night Fundraiser for Beacon's Backyard! The Beacon Backyard Program serves free breakfast to anyone who needs or wants it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate are ongoing. Donation Information > Beacon Sloop Club's Corn Festival Date: August 10, 2025 Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, New York The Corn Festival is next! Vendor opportunities are still open. Registration Information > Live @ The Yard: Samantha Crain Day: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Price: $22 ($25 at the Door) Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. A two-time winner of the Native American Music Award, Samantha defies categorisation, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie. Samantha's latest album, A Small Death (2020), was released on Communion's Real Kind Records. The album received universal acclaim with tracks finding themselves in constant rotation on 6music. Information > Features from our Sponsors. Is your business on the menu? JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES LA BARBIRRIA 389 Main Street, Beacon, NY La Barbirria (the former Oak Vino, near the Beacon Vet) is having a Love Island night this Sunday. A very excited commentary regarding US Episode 30 was made from $*x Educator, Racial/Social/Gender Justice Educator Erika Hart (@iharterika). They gave commentary on it after a big character got voted off the show by viewers. Curiosity was peaked, to say the least. Chips and guacamole are in order. With a virgin-something. Instagram > HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY If there is one thing we know for sure about Nami Yum Yum, it's that they make the freshest dishes, on rotation. This dish featured here might not be available right now, as owner Jamie switches it up frequently. But this dish was in their Ceviche Program. This was the ceviche de chicharrones, which are proper chicharrones, fish sauce vinaigrette, veggies and avocado served in a fried rice paper/nori bowl. Nami.....YUM. 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 Beth, owner of Bagel-ish, went to the Low Country last week (think Georgia and South Carolina) and got inspired with blackening spices. They don't call it "Cajun" down there she says, but up here in Beacon, she's calling them the Cajun Spice Bagel. ALBB tried the new flavor after Doris stuffed us with it, and YUM! See the video. Instagram > Bagel-ish is a Sponsor! CARTER'S RESTAURANT 424 Main St. When the family comes to town, an easy choice is Carter's to feed us all. And give us enough space to stretch out and talk about what we need to talk about, but not crowding into anyone. And that brownie sundae…. 🍨 gets us every time when we hit the peanut butter part 😋 Catering and Private Parties available. Instagram > Carter's is a Sponsor! JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES Eggbert’s Free Range Farm In this season of tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅 Eggbert's has everything you need to celebrate this juicy produce. Find the tomatoes at your local Farmer's Market, and find your steak and eggs with Eggbert's. If you love soft, juicy cuts of steak, then you need to find Eggbert's at the Beacon and Cold Spring Farmer's Market. If you're in Cornwall, they are there on Wednesdays! 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! BINNACLE BOOKS 321 Main Street, Beacon A new "A Wrinkle In Time" series edition is at Binnacle Books. Instagram > READ NOW JOIN ALBB'S BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP FOR FEATURES R O C PILATES 124 Rombout Avenue, Beacon NY Rita is apprenticing at ROC Pilates, as she trains and builds her educational career in classic Pilates under the mentorship of ROC owner Jordana. Pictured here is Rita doing the Spread Eagle from the animal series exercises on the Cadillac. Book with Rita, and Private Sessions are discounted to $50 from $75. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: + Ready Plus+ 2 reformer classes and 2 tower classes $120 + Set Plus+ 4 reformer classes and 4 tower classes $230 + Go Plus+ 6 reformer classes and 6 tower classes $319 C L A S S E S Small Group or Private Lesson. Reformer Classes start at $35. See Schedule > Sloop Clearwater Limited space remains in our Summer 2025 Youth Empowerment Programs! Young Women at the Helm, Young Men at the Helm, and Queerwater are free, three-day sailing adventures for youth ages 14–18. These immersive programs are designed to build confidence, spark friendships, and deepen participants’ connection to the Hudson River. Sail the iconic sloop Clearwater, camp under the stars, and grow through hands-on learning and team building. 💧Queerwater: July 18–20 | Drop-off: Poughkeepsie, Pickup: Cold Spring 💧 Young Women at the Helm: July 25–27 | Drop-off: Cold Spring, Pickup: Poughkeepsie 💧Young Men at the Helm: August 22–24 | Drop-off & Pickup: Dyckman Apply now at the link in our bio!⛵ Information > The Blushery 528 Main Street, Beacon NY Brow shaping is an art at The Blushery. This is a "Brow Lamination" for a full, fluffy brow look, starring Karla Montoya Baudett, an advanced skin specialist at @_aesthetichic_ Located across from the Dummy Light near the Roundhouse. Book Online > 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 > Read Our Latest Articles Advertise With Us! Stay Up To Date With City Council Meetings

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