Itching For Second Saturday - Happening This Weekend: 7/10/2020

We know...We know...you want your Second Saturday experience, and you want it now. So do the artists! They want to reach you. But we're still in Pandemic Land, so artists are getting creative. A Little Beacon Blog's Second Saturday Editor, Catherine Sweet has hunted around, and found a new window display from the ever-so-careful No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works, who's literary and artistic experience usually invite touch or closeness with paper. This exhibit features a Beacon artist, Edwin Torres. Learn all about it here. Phase 4 has brought back the arts with restrictions.  Museums are opening and galleries are slowly opening up on Main Street.  We have a few openings this weekend - in person, online, and even art show window displays.  CLUTTER 163 Main Street Clutter Gallery is excited to present Silent Killer, a Mr. KumKum solo show. Says Clutter: "This event marks Mr KumKum's first US solo show!! Comprised of five micro runs of hand-painted masterpieces, the selection includes pop culture icons, a snake in disguise, explosives, insects and more!" Clutter's Social Distancing Guidelines: "Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation we will only be allowing in ten guests at a time. NO ONE will be admitted without a mask, so please make sure you are prepared. We ask that everyone observe social distancing rules both inside and outside the gallery." ARTIST STANLEY LINDWASSER HAS PASSED You last saw one of Stanley's exhibits at Oak Vino. But you may have seen Stanley himself walking up and down Main Street, as he often did with his little dog. Recently, he would have had his oxygen attached to him to help him make it through the walk. In May, Stanley has passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. Details > MOTHER GALLERY 1154 North Avenue Chie Fueki's "Mother Altar" in "2 Art Gallery Shows To Explore From Home" is on view through the summer by appointment only. Details > No. 3 Reading Room and Photo Book Works is a Sponsor of the Second Saturday Guide. Should you wish to sponsor, which helps us produce this, please see here. 2020 Members Art Show and Sale Day: Saturday, July 11, 2020 Time: 1-5pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY Featuring the works of the Howland Center’s Members Artists. Sale last through August 30th. Social Distancing Specifications: masks must be worn, social distance must be maintained, hand sanitizer provided, only 10 people permitted at a time. Concert: Annalyse & Ryan Day: Monday, July 13, 2020 Time: 8pm Location: Streaming on Facebook Streaming live from The Howland Cultural Center on Facebook. Information > Field + Supply Virtual Market Day: Thursday-Sunday, July 16-19, 2020 Location: https://fieldandsupply.com Field + Supply announced the launch of the first-ever Field + Supply Virtual MRKT—a completely interactive experience and digital marketplace with a four-day event that celebrates the art of fine craftsmanship via live demonstrations, interactive programming and an e-commerce marketplace.  Information > Beacon4Black Lives Protest (Beacon) Day: Sunday, July 12th Time: 5:30pm Meet at Polhill Park (the corner of Main Street and South Avenue). Usually these peaceful protests end in a story and speech session involving poetry, experience sharing, and other learning opportunities. Often, this protest is a platform for bringing awareness local issues, such as the new jail build, or racial issues in other cities. Wear your mask and socially distance for the march, as well as at the destination. Details (and other protests scheduled around the Hudson Valley) > Black Lives Matter Protest (Newburgh) Day: Monday, July 13th Time: 5:30pm From the organizers, some of whom include Ali T. Muhammad, a former City Council member for Beacon: "Stand with us as we work to put an end to police brutality. We will march to City Hall and have an open mic, pray, and more." Details (and other protests scheduled around the Hudson Valley) > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open and delivering! EAT CHURCH Back by popular demand at Eat Church! They are running the following special this weekend: “KFC! Korean Fried Chicken” Double Fried Chicken Gings Gouchujang $11 Order Online > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 The weather may be uncertain this weekend but there's one thing we know is a constant - tacos and tequila is always a good combination to have. Only serving the finest 100% BLUE AGAVE Tequila! Make your reservation online now!  Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor! BARB'S BUTCHERY Who's ready for some merguez sausages? Pick up some links at Barb's Butchery while they last. Barb's is a nose-to-tail butcher shop sourcing meats from small farms in the Hudson Valley. Remember to wear your mask when you stop by and customers are limited 3 at a time.  Information >   LUXE OPTIQUE Luxe Optique is hosting an exclusive viewing of the Jacques Marie Mage collection THIS Saturday from 12-6pm. See every frame from the limited-edition Jacques Marie Mage collection and experience a personal consultation from our Jacques Marie Mage expert to help choose your next look from this handmade collection. Bring a friend and join us for hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and an exclusive look at this rare, collectible line.RSVP to receive $60 towards a Jacques Marie Mage frame during the event! Please RSVP for this event to keep to capacity. All guests must abide by the NYS mask requirements. Information > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS Have you ever just sat right down on the floor in front of the graphic novels and comics section at Binnacle Books? It’s a small section but there’s nothing here that isn’t worth reading! Make an appointment to come visit, Thursday through Monday 12-6pm.  Sit on the floor in front of whatever shelf you want! 🤓 You can also still order books online at Binnacle Books. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LUCKY THIRTY ONE You may have been stuck at home for a few months now, it may be time for some new loungewear.  Check out this Jogger & Shorts collection available at Lucky Thirty One.  Throw on a pair, cozy up, or do your errands, whatever you gotta do, just be comfortable doing it. You can also check out their latest lewks on their Instagram @luckythirtyone.  BLACKBIRD ATTIC Just because they're essential items, doesn't mean they can't still be cute or maybe a little bit indulgent to enjoy.  Add to your mask collection and try some handmade soap available at Blackbird Attic. Their doors are open!  View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. Yoga at Long Dock Returns With beBhakti Yoga Day: Wednesdays Time: 5pm & 6:30pm Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY Must sign up on MindBody. Space is limited. You must wear a mask at all times when not on your mat and be prepared to adhere to all safety protocol. These classes are capped at 10 people max and will take place in the meadow on the new north side of the park.   Information > ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency is always preparing! This time, as the tropical storm hangs in the sky, the insurance agents have a few summer storm reminders for you. Lightening, micro-bursts, high winds, these are all common in the Hudson Valley and can wreak havoc on your otherwise normal day. Time to stock up on fresh batteries for the flashlights! Antalek and Moore has other tips and a checklist for you here. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. has started the redesign of the website for Barb's Butchery. She has outgrown her current one, and wants to be able to work the website herself more. Using Squarespace, elements of ecommerce and blogging are going to be used to sell her new candles and merch, as well as upload videos of her viral TikTok videos. Keep your eyes here. Reach out if you need a new website too! Consulting also available if you're going it yourself. Learn More >

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The Back Together Guide - 7/3/2020

You still have many choices of things to do this weekend, even though, fireworks in Beacon have been postponed this year.  Below in our Events listings are three alternative locations you can watch fireworks from this year. You can read more about it in this article.  Have you seen an increase in chalk-art today? Look for more this weekend. Moraya Seeger DaGeare, the granddaughter of Pete Seeger, is spearheading a city-wide protest project - "To My Old Racist Earth," inviting residents and local businesses to action again social injustice through street art. Whether it's chalk art, signs, posters, murals, the weather this weekend should be dry. Get the full scoop about Moraya and #ToMyOldRacistEarth in this article. “To My Old Racist Earth Art” Project Day: Friday, July 3, 2020 and into the weekend (and beyond?) Time: All Day Location: Your sidewalk, Beacon, NY Organized by the granddaughter of Pete Seeger, on July 3rd (hopefully not a rainy day) we will take to the streets, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots, to draw art that highlights marginalized groups. The name of this project is a play on the title of the Pete Seeger song, “To My Old Brown Earth." It can be chalk art, or you can paint your own signs and put them in your yards, front doors, and windows. This can mean #BlackLivesMatter-inspired art. It can also mean anything that speaks to the corrupt system we are breaking down. Here is a great example from The Studio @ Beacon.  Information > East Fishkill Fireworks  Day: Friday, July 3, 2020 Time: 7pm Location: 392 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 A concert will take place at Hopewell Recreation Park Pavilion featuring Andy & the Newhearts at 7pm and fireworks 9:15pm. Information >   Protest In Black: A March For Our Freedom Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Time: 4pm Location: Polhill Park, Main St & South Ave, Beacon, NY "If the BIPOC in the community don’t feel safe, then none of us are truly free. March with your BIPOC brothers and sisters in solidarity. Wear mask, social distance, bring signs." -  Organizers of this protest   Town of Wappingers Fireworks Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Time: 9:30pm Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappinger Falls, NY Gates will open to vehicles at 7:30PM but parking is limited. Information > Rhinebeck Fireworks Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Time: 9:30pm Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY Gates will open to vehicles at 7:30PM but parking is limited. Information > Mayor Lee Kyriacou To Walk Main Street Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Time: 10:30am Location: Main Street, Beacon In support of retail shops and restaurants, Mayor Lee Kyriacou will walk Main Street on Saturday to patronize and talk to businesses, as well as promote the launch of the City's new poster. Information > New Priorities for Dutchess Silent Protest Re Vote To Build New Jail Day: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Time: 4-5:30pm Location: Dutchess County Office Building, 22 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY "Despite a financial crisis and looming layoffs caused by COVID, Dutchess County is slated to begin construction of a new $200 million jail. The county legislature will vote July 9 at 5:30 pm on whether to move forward with the project. Join the community in a silent protest outside the County Office Building. 200 participants will stand (6' distant) in a line down Market St. holding million-dollar signs, while others bring signs expressing alternative budget priorities. Please bring a mask and a friend!" - Organizers of this protest Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open and delivering! EAT CHURCH Only a few more hours to grab a bite to at Eat Church. They close tonight (Friday) at 8pm so that they too can enjoy the holiday weekend. Thur & Fri: 12pm-8pm Sat & Sun: Closed Order Now > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 Closed for the 4th, BAJA will open back up for Sunday Funday. Try their Baja Paella!  They open at noon and have a full menu. First come, first served. There is a 90 minute limit per table for guest to give them plenty of time to enjoy their meal.  Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor!   DENNING'S POINT DISTILLERY "Denning's Point Distillery is back open for tastings! We've got indoor and (some) outdoor seating! Social distanced! An abundance of hand sanitizer! Disposable cups & straws! (Masks required when up and about our space plz)." - Dennings Point. (can you tell they are excited? With all of the !!!?) Hours are Friday and Saturday, 2-8pm. Sundays 2-6pm. Information >   LUXE OPTIQUE Luxe Optique is hiring! The owners of Luxe Optique own their building with 4 apartments above the storefront. These have been redesigned and include washers/dryers for the short term rental market (like Airbnb). The apartments will rent for: $250 night/weekend Friday night and Saturday night. $200 night/week Sunday night - Thursday night. Private Airbnb Manager: Luxe's manager of the short term rentals will be responsible for all 4 apartments. The doors are locked with a code for private entry for a guest. Manager will hire cleaners after each rental, and inspect and replenish supplies. Manager will liaison with guests to resolve any issues and communicate with Airbnb customer support. The manager will manage the listing calendar as needed. Rate: 10% of the rental fee per unit. Cleaner Of Airbnb Apartments: There are 4 apartments to clean after guests leave. Some guests will stay a number of nights, and that arrangement will be worked out as for cleaning. Cleaner will liaison with the Manager. Luxe Optique is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS Find some fun reads for your kids this summer - Seth Fishman, Isabel Greenberg, “The Ocean in Your Bathtub” is a fun read. Fans of Jess Keating's ‘Shark Lady’ and Kate Messner’s ‘The Brilliant Deep’ will be hooked. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. 🐟🦈🐙 Now available at Binnacle Books. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! RIVERWINDS GALLERY We are loving the black and white design displayed on this collection of decorative pillows available at Riverwinds Gallery.  You can continue to find work from local Hudson Valley artists, from paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts and more. Visit their website at riverwindsgallery.com. Their hours are Monday 12-4pm Tuesday and Wednesday CLOSED Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5pm BEETLE & FRED With masks being mandated in more parts of the country, here is a friendly reminder that Beetle & Fred's Mask Maker Arsenal deal is still running: 4 1-yard cuts of high quality, 100% cotton, dealer's choice, for $28. If you'd rather make your own selections, there's plenty under $8 in the sale section to choose from. And Beetle & Fred will ship LICKETY-SPLIT. 😁 Oh yeah, they still have elastic, nose wires, bias makers, etc. Visit their website at https://www.beetleandfred.com/ to see their selection. UTENSIL SHOP Who is up for grilling this holiday weekend in their backyard? Make sure you have everything you need. Stop by Utensil where you can find grilling tools and seasonings from @salt_sisters and @foxrunbrands for a great weekend  of #BBQ 🥩🍗🌭🍔🍤 Information > b.HAIR STUDIO Our Managing Editor, Marilyn Perez, recently had her long overdue root touch-up appointment with Bella at b.Hair Studio and it was the first human contact she's had outside of her home in 3 months. Owner Ryan Leoni and his crew are taking proper safety precautions to ensure a safe and clean environment and it shows. The salon is down to three chairs to limit the number of customers, masks worn by everyone at all times, clear vinyl curtains between chairs - Marilyn felt very safe and taken cared for.  View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide.   Howland Public Library Presents Virtual Summer Reading 2020 Days: July 9-August 13, 2020 Location: http://beaconlibraryny12.readsquared.com/ This program is designed for kids age 5 to 12 to encourage life-long reading habits. There are fun missions, secret codes for watching online events, and prizes along the way. You can even write book reviews! Once you've earned enough points you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share! Information > We recently shared in our newsletter how fitness classes have been taking place outdoors, like in Polhill Park in Beacon. But sometimes a park just isn't available. Once again, here's Marilyn taking Savasana in a parking lot outside of Firefly Yoga in Fishkill.  You can practice outdoor yoga with Firefly Yoga on the following days:  Monday & Friday - 9:30am Saturday & Sunday - 8:30am Saturdays 11am at Twin Star Orchard in New Paltz, NY You must pre-register through the MINDBODY app. ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency wants to remind you that while the Fourth of July holiday may look a little different this year, they still wanted to share some tips to keep you safe over the weekend. Tips such as nominating a lifeguard for your pool party, ear plugs for fireworks, keeping your food cool, and more. Read them all on their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. has started the redesign of the website for Barb's Butchery. She has outgrown her current one, and wants to be able to work the website herself more. Using Squarespace, elements of ecommerce and blogging are going to be used to sell her new candles and merch, as well as upload videos of her viral TikTok videos. Keep your eyes here. Reach out if you need a new website too! Consulting also available if you're going it yourself. Learn More >

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New "Parklets;" Shopping Experiences; Things To Do Guide! - 6/26/2020

As our region entered Phase 3 this week, establishments are still approaching it all with caution as they open their doors again. Limited number of customers at a time, hand sanitizers, and reduced store hours. Show your local businesses some love and respect your fellow patrons by keeping your social distance practicing in place.    The last week of June is traditionally the big 🏳️‍🌈PRIDE WEEKEND🏳️‍🌈in New York, and while most events this year have gone virtual, there's still an opportunity to connect outdoors with your local community responsibly this Friday with Beacon's first Pride Pop-Up at the outside patio of Hudson Valley Food Hall. Beacon Pride Pop-Up Day: Friday, June 26, 2020 Time: 7pm-Midnight Location: Hudson Valley Food Hall's Roosevelt Bar, 288 Main St, Beacon, NY Information > Funny Hair Writing Series Day: Saturday, June 27, 2020 Time: 7-9pm Location: Zoom Meeting ID: 825 5361 8900 Information > Pride Caravan Protest For Black Lives Matter Against Police Brutality Day: Sunday, June 28, 2020 Time: 11am Location: Newburgh, NY Organized by The Newburgh LGBTQ Center Information >   Yes, We're Still Protesting - Black Lives Matter Day: Sunday, June 28, 2020 Time: 2pm Location: Polhill Park (corner of Main St & South Ave), Beacon, NY The fight for social justice continues. Peaceful protest, march, and rally. Listen to stories, poetry, and more. Bring signs, wear a mask. This march goes to Memorial Park with a sound stage. If you've never been, make this your first one. If you've been before, to go learn new issues. If you've never been, and you only hear what trusted friends tell you, then you need to go in order to form your own opinion. For realz. Yes, even you! Rally For Black Trans Lives Day: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Time: 6:30pm Location: Mansion Sq Park, 165 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY WEAR ALL WHITE to rally. Wear your mask and practice social distancing. Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open and delivering!   EAT CHURCH You know what would make a great, romantic proposal spot? In this socially distant time of COVID? Eat Church. The food truck is nestled up on a hill next to Industrial Arts Brewing, and looks directly at Mount Beacon. You could hike Mount Beacon, and come down for the refreshing food. Or skip the hike, and just park yourselves in the vast parking lot and enjoy the meal! Order Now > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 Come visit your friends at Baja 328 for Sunday Funday, maybe try their Baja Paella!  They open at noon and have a full menu. First come, first served. There is a 90 minute limit per table for guest to give them plenty of time to enjoy their meal.  Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor!     STINSON'S HUB It has been a long 3 months since Stinson's closed their dining room but they are so excited to reopen for indoor dining this. Please remember that face coverings are required at all times when you are not seated at a table. They will operating at 50% capacity indoors. Please call 845-831-6366 to make a reservation. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Remember outdoor dining is still available!  Information > BEACON PANTRY The cafe reopens Friday! Their socially distant front patio will be open with added tables in front of the market. They will also have 3 tables inside the cafe. Back courtyard remains closed for now. They simplified their cafe menu and will be serving lunch only with no espresso bar. Come sit outside and enjoy the day with your favorite sandwich and a glass of rose’! Takeout also available. They prefer phone-in orders when possible 845- 765-1933 Cafe hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-6pm Market hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-6 (closed Monday) Information > HOMESPUN FOODS Homespun Foods is now reopened for Lunch & Dinner, see their current menu on their website. Homespun is currently recruiting BIPOC candidates for a PAID INTERNSHIP position. The ideal candidate is someone who has an interest in wine and food and wants to learn some of the basics of hospitality and small-business ownership.  You can find this in our Job Listings section and also read more on their Instagram.    LUXE OPTIQUE Simple, round, elegant frames that are sure to impress. Model | Tahje Isaacs Frame | @haffmansneumeister Luxe Optiure is open for eye exams and to pick out your next pair of glasses! Click here to request an appointment. Luxe Optique is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!   BINNACLE BOOKS Your friendly, neighborhood bookstore Binnacle Books has opened their doors again with new rules and restrictions. It's all a learning process on adjusting to our new normal, but we sure do miss that bookstore smell. 📚❤️ You can make an appointment for guaranteed browsing, but you can also walk in. If no one is there, or only one or two other shoppers, you can stay! Watch our video of when we walked inside. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! ZAKKA JOY Shopping with restrictions and limited hours but Zakka Joy is open again to fulfill your gift giving and quirky needs.  Please follow the guidelines posted on their door before entering. Wear a mask (the entire time you are in the shop) Stay 6 feet apart from other shoppers and staff No more than 8 people in the store at one time (not including staff) Please use the hand sanitizer we have provided Max shopping time is 30 mins Please try to limit touching Information > ECHO BEACON So much NEW at Echo Beacon - new clothes, new toys, new layout!  Enter through the women’s side door and make your purchases and exit through the toyside door. This week they're open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12-4. They are also still offering porch pickup or delivery in Beacon for items in the window or anything you see in their Instagram photos (@echobeacon) that you’re interested in.  Adopt one of these adorable Jellycats while you're there.  Information > HUDSON VALLEY VINYL Music lovers can visit Hudson Valley Vinyl whose also open! 6 customer maximum in the stop and maximum parties of 2. Masks will be REQUIRED! No ifs, ands or buts. Other than that, all we ask is you be respectful of other customers! And they are still buying records!! Give them a call. 845-HV-VINYL. Information >   SALON DAE Salon Dae, out in Wappingers/Poughkeepsie at 820 New Hackensack Rd is slowly coming back online, with cuts, highlight and dimensional color, natural twist and braided style, crochet styles, protection styles,and more. Salon Dae is a black owned business from Danielle Pitts who is a hair loss specialist, and they are booking chairs now... Photo Credit: Gina Waters Information >   View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. Beacon Parks Information: Get the latest from the Beacon Recreation Center. - The Beacon Pool is closed for this season. Social distancing would be too hard to enforce. Can you imagine? You know what happens when there's you-know-what in the pool and people have to wait to go back in...Enforcing 6" daily would be...a high school dance nightmare. - Playgrounds and ball courts in Beacon's parks are now accessible. - New enhancements to Green Street Park and Riverfront Park are happening. Get details here. ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency wants to make sure you know about a pandemic-based credit that has been issued by several insurance companies for auto-insurance. To ease the financial burden, insurance companies like Travelers have issued a 15% Stay At Home credit for April, May and June statements to bank accounts connected with the billing system, or sent checks home. If you have questions about if you received this, or if your insurance company provided it, call Antalek and Moore today. Most credits were automatic, so there was nothing you needed to do. Please note, this only happened with participating auto insurance companies that Antalek and Moore represents. They can also help you switch carriers if you want to feel the love from a different carrier. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. has started the redesign of the website for Barb's Butchery. She has outgrown her current one, and wants to be able to work the website herself more. Using Squarespace, elements of ecommerce and blogging are going to be used to sell her new candles and merch, as well as upload videos of her viral TikTok videos. Keep your eyes here. Reach out if you need a new website too! Consulting also available if you're going it yourself. Learn More >

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Juneteenth Celebrations, Happening This Weekend, AND Retail Therapy Guide! - 6/19/2020

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy in 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was formally issued. Juneteenth is also known as Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Juneteenth Independence Day or Juneteenth National Freedom Day (a Union general rode to Texas to deliver the very late memo, to that state who was not enforcing the freedom law). Governor Cuomo announced he's proposing to make Juneteenth a NY State holiday beginning 2021. Mayor Kyriacou made it official in Beacon. This weekend there will be several events to hear from your community and learn about the history of this date that is not often discussed in school.  Click on the individual fliers below for a closer view and see details below in our Events Guide listings. Tonight in Beacon at 6:30pm is a Juneteenth Celebration March/Protest that starts at Pohill Park, goes down Main Street, and ends at Memorial Park for food, beverages and a celebration. And Happy Father's Day!         Juneteenth Celebration March/Protest - BEACON Day: Friday, June 19, 2020 Time: 6:30pm Location: Meet at Pohill Park, Beacon, NY An opportunity for community. March from Pohill Park to Memorial Park in Beacon. Information > Croton Black Lives Matter Protest Day: Friday, June 19, 2020 Time: 3pm Location: Vasallo Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Organized by The Black Student Activists of Croton.  Information > March For Justice Day: Friday, June 19, 2020 Time: 5-7pm Location: Downing Park, Newburgh, NY (North side South St & 9W) The members of the Youth Arts Group of Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. will lead a marchin support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.  The march will start at Downing Park and it will at City Hall at 7pm.  Information > Juneteenth Cookout Celebrating Freedom Day: Friday, June 19, 2020 Time: 5:30pm Location: Tubman Park, Poughkeepsie, NY An opportunity to learn more about African American History. Any and all donations welcome - from food, silverware, plates, drinks, DJs, etc. Information > March For Justice & Change Day: Saturday, June 20, 2020 Time: 6pm Location: Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, White Plains, NY Coming together for a peaceful protest. Wear masks, bring signs, bring water, social distance. Information > The Virtual Great Hudson River Revival Day: Saturday, June 20, 2020 Time: 1-9pm Location: YouTube, Facebook, clearwaterfestival.org Clearwater's 2020 Virtual Hudson River Revival will be brought to you online on Clearwater's traditional Father’s Day weekend. We hope you will join us for a day full of music, story telling, activism, education, and celebration. The program will run from 11AM-11PM with lots of familiar personalities, as well as new and exciting performances. Information > Father’s Day BBQ Cookout Day: Sunday, June 20, 2020 Time: 1-8pm Location: Stinson’s Hub, 439 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, NY Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open and delivering!   EAT CHURCH We really wanted you to see the grass and mountain view from Eat Church's food truck at Industrial Arts Brewing. This is a great bike ride from Beacon if you're so inclined, or a quick drive down Rte. 52. just past Stinson's Hub and Auto Zone. Always a new weekly special! And some of the same staples your weekend has come to rely on. Order Now > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 Come visit your friends at Baja 328 for Sunday Funday, maybe try their Baja Paella!  They open at noon and have a full menu. First come, first served. There is a 90 minute limit per table for guest to give them plenty of time to enjoy their meal.  Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor!     HOMESPUN FOODS "It has been a long three months but as of June 19th, the patio will be open for outdoor dining for lunch and dinner," says Homespun Foods. Going forward they will be open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-8pm for lunch and dinner. They will also be open for take-out. Follow them on Instagram (@homespunfoods) for menu updates! And know this: they are a new bottle of wine source for you! NEW HOURS Mon-Weds   CLOSED Thursday     11am-8pm Friday          11am-8pm Saturday      11am-8pm Sunday        11am-8pm THE ROUNDHOUSE Starting this weekend is a unique Roundhouse Pop-up BBQ restaurant!  They transformed the outdoor area adjacent to the event space into an open-air, casual eatery that will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather-permitting. Find Chef Zach and his team working the brand new smoker (all the way from Kansas!) and get ready for Cherry Wood Smoked St Louis Ribs, 12 Hour Hickory Smoked Brisket, and so much more. “Smoke on the Water” will open on Friday June 19th!  https://rhbeacon.com/smoke-on-the-water/ Information > WONDERBAR  Wonderbar Beacon is back and has linked up with cocktail mavens Lynette Marrero @drinksat6 & Jessica Gonzalez @gonzmeier, to kick off their brand new Summer Cocktail Menu available TO GO with everything you need to make your new #WonderbarBeacon favorites at home.  Hours are Fri, Sat, Sun from 12-8. Visit https://wonderbar.hrpos.heartland.us/ to place your order. MIZ HATTIE'S BBQ & BJ'S MIZ Hattie’s just added fish and chips to her menu, you are going to love it🐠 Located inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall next door to Subway. Call her at 914-656-7325 to place your order. BJ's also has fish and cake, and you'll want to call ahead as well: (845) 831­-1221   LUXE OPTIQUE Oh let's go look at some Anne Valentin, shall we? These round framed, tortoise and powder blue frames will be a perfect pair for your eyes, and will never let your outfit down. Luxe Optique is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! BINNACLE BOOKS Beginning this week, along with many other businesses on Main St, Binnacle Books will be welcoming customers into the store again on a limited basis. Their hours moving forward are: Thursday through Monday, 12-6, by appointment! Visit their website https://www.binnaclebooks.com/ to sign up for a browsing session.  Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!   RESERVOIR Starting on June 18th, the store's temporary hours will be THURS-SUN 11-5pm.  You can read the entire message by clicking here. At all times, customers and staff will be asked to follow their requested guidelines to use hand sanitizer, wear masks and respect the limited occupancy during store hours.  Information > KAIGHT SHOP After sharing lots of sneak peeks on their Instagram (@kaightshopbeacon) of them sprucing up the store, fulfilling online orders, and curbside pickup - Kaight Shop has opened their doors again. To ensure social distancing, they will only be allowing a maximum of four people in the store at a time (you must knock first so they can buzz you in). Masks are required, contactless check-out process, and hand sanitizers will be available. Information > RIVERWINDS GALLERY The art gallery located at 172 Main Street has opened and is ready to help you shop social distance style! The usual requirements are in place in the store: wear a mask, and maintain social distancing with others in the store. RiverWinds has an "Ask Us" policy. If you want to see something, say something, and they will get it for you. Welcome back!   HONORABLE INK TATTOO Tattoo shops are part of Phase 3 in re-opening which is slated for Tuesday, June 23. Honorable Ink Tattoo will be ready to go! Tattoo shops are some of the cleanest establishments you can enter, even before there was a pandemic!  Now accepting appointments as soon as the 23rd. While they cannot take walk-ins technically, they will be able to arrange appointments for the same day via phone at (845) 831-0451 or email. Customers coming for appointments are asked to come alone and bring their own mask. Masks will be available in the shop if needed. Tattoo studios have  implementing cross-contamination prevention before COVID-19 as the state requires such practices. Many tattoo artists already wear a mask when they work, so it’s basically just back to business for them! Information >   View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. True Story: Get the latest from the Beacon Recreation Center. - The Beacon Pool is closed for this season. Social distancing would be too hard to enforce. Can you imagine? You know what happens when there's you-know-what in the pool and people have to wait to go back in...Enforcing 6" daily would be...a high school dance nightmare. - Playgrounds and ball courts in Beacon's parks are now accessible. - New enhancements to Green Street Park and Riverfront Park are happening. Get details here. ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency does it right! They know how to summer. Ice tea on the patio at Bank Square Coffeehouse. Always supporting local businesses and neighbors. Let them know what you're ordering this weekend on their Foodie Friday post! Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. designed the website for Beacon-based Knot Too Shabby in Shopify last year. Designed with the shop owner in mind, this website features various types of products, including paint, stencils, furniture, and classes. Katie James, Inc. can design your website too, or consult with you as you build it. 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The Retail Therapy Guide - 6/12/2020

In addition to our event and retail information for you, we have been working on a police news newsletter that brings you up to speed on the developments that happened in anti-racism and police brutality in Beacon this week. That will get delivered tomorrow. This weekend is the Phase 2 Reopening weekend. Which is on the one hand exciting (yay, stay in business! yay, see your friends!) is also one that comes with caution because the virus is still getting people sick. Even at A Little Beacon Blog, we each feel varying degrees of caution and develop our own safety plans of what feels safe or responsible to us. As you are too. Even though we want to jump up and down for joy, we're taking the road of: "Just be careful." Businesses are starting to let customers in their doors - with new safety measures of course and limited capacity. Restaurants are getting creative with their outdoor dining options, barbershops and salons are booking appointments, and places of worship can re-open at 25% capacity.  Whether you're dining out, shopping, or protesting - social distancing is still recommended as we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Don't leave home this weekend without your masks or face coverings! Businesses have the right to not allow you inside without them - just think of it like "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service" only add masks to that too. Don't like your face mask? No problem! Start your collection by checking out our list of where you can buy masks from mask makers in Beacon and around the area. PS: Oregon just paused their Reopening because their number of daily new infections got too high, and those Californians just really don't care that their numbers keep climbing! Stay safe, and keep the curve flat so that we can continue to make this Reopening happen and stay open :) Black Lives Matter March For Justice Day: Saturday, June 13, 2020 Time: 2:45pm Location: Polhill Park, Beacon, NY If you wish to speak at this protest and have your voice heard, email in advance to beacon4blacklives@gmail.com or DM @beacon4blacklives on Instagram. Please remember to wear masks and stay hydrated if you attend. Information > Act + React - Monologues and Conversations Day: Sunday, June 14, 2020 Time: 7pm Location: Safe Harbors of the Hudson social media channels 'Act+React' is a new social media streaming project. The goal is to explore how theatre can spark conversation and change. Each episode features a performance of a monologue, followed by a discussion with the actor. The conversation dives into topics and issues raised by the performance. 'Act+React' streams Sundays at 7pm on Safe Harbors of the Hudson social media channels. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, delivering, or has paused for now. BAJA 328 Baja 328 is now open for outdoor seating only! There will be a 90 minute time limit in order to give everyone a chance to enjoy. Please be patient with the staff as they get adjusted to this new system and time to adjust. They will do their best to keep everyone happy. Come on down for a Margarita!!  Baja 328 has made it to the final round of Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best Margarita!" There is still time to get your votes in. Visit this voting page to support your local canteen! Cast Your Vote! > Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor! EAT CHURCH Don't wait till Taco Tuesday, this weekend's special is Tacos Bossam: 3x corn tortillas, roast pork belly, garlic stem kimchi, avocado, pickled daikon. $14. Eat Church is the easiest eatery to social distance in, as it is surrounded by parking lot, with a straight-on view of Mount Beacon. Get one now! ALBB is getting one after this newsletter sends. Order Now > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor!   KITCHEN SINK Kitchen Sink is doing a test run of KS provisions! What is KS provisions? It’s your way to cook like Kitchen Sink by having their ingredients that you can buy online at their website. From spice blends, to sauces, to house made pastas. They started with a small selection of some of their favorites and will be growing the list of items in the coming days and weeks. Pick up for now, delivery available soon. Email or call with questions. Information > GLAZED OVER DONUTS Glazed Over Donuts is back and open! And they are back with a bang with their #dotd we think you'll love! 🥜🥜🥜 Peanut butter glaze topped with Oreo & Reese's then drizzled with chocolate. They are offering take out and curbside pick up.  To place any size custom order over the phone, please reach them at 845-765-0505.  Their modified hours are:  Mon 10am-5pm Tues CLOSED Weds 10am-5pm Thurs 10am-5pm Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun 10am-5pm Information > THE ROUNDHOUSE The Roundhouse Patio is open! Their patio menu is available here: https://rhbeacon.com/menus/ Then, in the not too distant future, The Roundhouse is  expanding their creekside dining this with a uniquely Roundhouse Pop-up BBQ restaurant. Their team has transformed the outdoor area adjacent to their event space into an open-air, casual eatery that will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather-permitting. Find Chef Zach and his team working the brand new smoker (all the way from Kansas!). This means Cherry Wood Smoked St Louis Ribs, 12 Hour Hickory Smoked Brisket, and a lot more. “Smoke on the Water” will open on Friday June 19th. Information > TOWNE CRIER CAFE The Towne Crier Cafe has not yet open for take out or outside dining. They have, however, started a fundraising campaign: Town Crier Survive! This is needed to help offset existing and ongoing operating expenses they have. If you’d like to help Towne Crier survive these challenging times, please consider making a contribution to their GoFundMe Page. It is not completely dark at the Towne Crier - they continue to have Open Mic Night on Thursdays.   LUXE OPTIQUE Luxe Optique is open! Patients are encouraged to schedule ahead of time eye exams and appointments to pick out your glasses. But they are also accommodating walk-ins. Feel free to drop by but make sure you’re wearing your mask! 😷  Visit this link to request your appointment. Deals: Get $25 off all year supplies of contacts + free shipping 📦 Get $10 off 6 month supplies + FREE SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL DIRECT SHIP CONTACT LENS ORDERS Your order might also be eligible for a manufactures rebate of up to $150!  Order: Text 845-838-2020 or email at info@luxeoptique.com Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK HOME Sad news from PTACEK Home: "After much deliberation, we have decided to close our Beacon location of Ptacek Home. We have loved being a part of the Beacon community, but sadly, we will be leaving as of June 15th. We will continue to sell our furniture line as well as custom furniture as we have in the past - but will have to do so without a storefront for now. For now, we will be focusing our time on our custom home building company: Thomas Jerome Inc. www.thomasjeromeinc.com." Beaconites: now is the time to visit their little shop down the winding path down by Mountain Tops. Clean them out of furniture inventory, and make their move-out easier. - http://www.ptacekhome.com/. Shop Now > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you!   LIVE LIGHT TRAVEL OFTEN (LLTO) For the brief moment that LLTO was with us on Main Street, as they were partners in the little shop with PTACEK Home, they too are moving out - but moving on! Online that is. And the owner, Tamara, has a great fondness for pop-up shops. If only A Little Beacon Space still existed and we could host her! Alas, you can always find LLTO online, and they are having a 15% off sale IRL (In Real Life). You can go into the store! Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm. Says Tamara: "We are proud to be a Hudson Valley business and will still make local deliveries available for our Beacon, Cold Spring & Garrison Family!"   HYPERBOLE Hyperbole will open their doors again Friday as of noon with limited hours, a restricted amount of guests, and mandatory masks.  Also in light of recent events, they share on their Instagram (@shop_hyperbole) "We’re going to do our best to keep using this platform to share information that we hope will help further these conversations while also making a concerted effort to support more BIPOC artists, and to do better than we have been, to make sure these artists have the representation they deserve. Please DM us recommendations and products you love." Information > BINNACLE BOOKS In the midst of Pride month and BLM, learn about Audre Lorde. Cited by the Poetry Foundation as "A self-described 'black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,' Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia." You can her work for sale through Binnacle Books.  Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! THE STUDIO @ BEACON 301 Main St, Beacon, NY Fresh air and fitness - the weather is perfect for workout!  The Studio @ Beacon has been taking their outdoor bootcamp to the riverfront at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park. Please bring water + towel.  Any equipment they provide will be cleaned at the park prior to your arrival. Please practice social distancing. Location is subject to change and will be announced ahead of meeting times.  Reserve your spot ahead of time on their website or through MINDBODY.  Are there days/times you would like to see added to the schedule? Let them know!  And don't forget to check out their Smoothie Bar open Sunday 9-12pm. FIREFLY YOGA 992 Main St, Fishkill, NY Beginning THIS Sunday, Firefly Yoga in Fishkill is offering "Outdoor Firefly" at 8:30am! Start your morning on your mat with a 60 minute Power Vinyasa Yoga Flow under the sky! Bring your own mat, towel, water.  Classes will be held outside of the studio in the Main Street Plaza in Fishkill. Sign up through their website or on the MINDBODY app. BALLET ARTS STUDIO 107 Teller Avenue, Beacon, NY New classes beginning June 12 through July 2020.  Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Tap (different level options).  All classes online via Zoom - Information >   View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. A Little Beacon Blog started our Black Owned Business List, but we got buried in reporting. So check it out here in our Business Directory! We are adding descriptions to it, and cross-referencing with other lists. PS: It needs a design/logo! We are looking for a designer of a black or brown owned business (even if you're a solo-preneur) to design this. If this is you, please let us know. We can only pay $100. PPS: We are looking for Sponsors for this page. This will be a monthly subscription sponsorship. If this is a way you want your business to show support, please reach out. ANTALEK & MOORE Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency has been monitoring the rules and regulations with the Reopening Phases, and is ready to answer your questions. If you run a business in Beacon, Antalek and Moore is a good resource to have, as they go beyond insurance and work hard to find answers. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. designed the website for Beacon-based Knot Too Shabby in Shopify last year. Designed with the shop owner in mind, this website features various types of products, including paint, stencils, furniture, and classes. Katie James, Inc. can design your website too, or consult with you as you build it. We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support to help us continue to produce. Even just $5. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! Support Here > People Who Have Given Reading your comments of what ALBB means to your life has been humbling and keeps us going. Thank you. See Who Supported >

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A Protest, Happening This Weekend, And The Retail Therapy Guide - 6/5/2020

That's right folks...An old phrase has been added to our subject line: "Happening" Because things are Happening! This week was a big week. And it's not over yet. Last Saturday: A gentle protest was held in Beacon by Southern Dutchess Resist. Details > Monday: A large peaceful protest was organized by these young people: Xavier Mayo, Ciarda Hall, and Stefon Seward was held in Beacon. Police provided an escort by way of moving street closure for protection, and two of Beacon's highest ranking police officers were granted permission to join. A Little Beacon Blog was there and covered it. See this article to get a feel for the experience, watch 2 videos of chanting in the beginning, and 1 video of the entire march, from inside the march. This article includes responses from the Chief of Police Kevin Junjulas and Mayor Kyriacou to A Little Beacon Blog's questions. Get The Story > Tuesday: Tuesday turned into Blackout Tuesday. With many white people learning and unlearning themselves, and black people asking white people to speak, there was a lot of words and social media flying around. This became a day of silence and reflection. A Little Beacon Blog was honored to get a call by Terry Nelson, Beacon's City Councilmember for Ward 1. He was at the march, and we reached out to fact check his daughter's name for an article. We came away with an incredible interview with Terry's experience when a member of the NYPD  putting a gun to his face when he was 17, and how he lives as a black man in America today. Details > Wednesday: Wednesday turned into a day of heaviness. When the reflection started, and vital sharing continued, many black and brown friends released their personal experiences of growing up black in America, and they were very sad and tired. Tired because they have been living with this for all of their years as a normal part of their lives, and now, some white people, were finally beginning to hear and see it. You may have received business emails from black owned businesses who don't normally talk about race in their marketing material, but on this day, they did. Also on this day, Beacon's Patrolmans Benevolent Association issued a letter in response to George Floyd's killing. Signed by Officer Michael Confield, they referred to the death as an "unconscionable death." Thursday: By now, peaceful protests had happened in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie, where both police chiefs (Newburgh's has an Officer In Charge as they are in transition after their chief resigned last month after a riot was sparked after an armed black man was fatally shot by police) kneeled with protestors. Friday: That's today! See below for what's in store... PS: Yes, we have started a comprehensive list of black owned businesses in the Hudson Valley and we wanted to release it to you today, but it's still being formatted and linked up. Absentee Ballots Arrive - Vote Ballot box locations have been posted by the Beacon City School District. You only have until Tuesday, June 9pm at 5pm to get these in, and at their scheduled times. Learn where the ballot boxes are. Details Here > Beacon City School District Virtual Art Show Day: Happening Now Location: Beacon Public Library's website The show must go on! It's time for the Howland Library's annual Beacon City School District Art Show. Every year, students, teachers, and library staff look forward to seeing the colorful and vibrant art of our community's young artist. Starting June 1st, we'll be having a Virtual Exhibit celebrating these talented young people and their hardworking teachers! While we may not be able to see the work in person, we hope you will be able to experience the energy of their creativity through this virtual exhibit.  Information > Postcards From A Pandemic Day: Friday, June 5, 2020 Time: 7pm Location: Instagram Live Garrison Art Center is pleased to announce an ongoing worldwide exhibition of postcard art entitled Postcards From A Pandemic. This exhibition invites artists from near and far to mail a postcard to the Art Center that reflects their thoughts and creative expressions during this troubled time of social distancing and gallery closures due to COVID-19. Information > Black Lives Matter Protest - Pohill Park to Pete + Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park Day: Saturday, June 6, 2020 Time: 2:45pm Location: Pohill Park, Beacon, NY This protest is organized by Ciarda Hall, Stefon Seward and Xavier Mayo (Monday's protest), and is backed by the Southern Dutchess Resist, (organized Saturday's), I Am Beacon, and several other groups in Dutchess County. The Mayor of Beacon as well as other local government officials will be speaking. Story Screen Virtual Night Day: Saturday, June 6, 2020 Time: 7:30-10pm Location: ZOOM Story Screen Trivia returns for yet another series of movie related questions and categories, with your favorite brainy movie nerds: Bernadette Gorman-White and Mike Burdge. And now they're using satellites to ask questions! Information > Virtual Hudson Valley Pride Festival Day: Sunday, June 7, 2020 Time: 4-6pm Location: Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/hvlgbtqcenter/ Join the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center on Facebook Live on Hudson Valley Pride Sunday for amazing performances by local performers Denise Parent, Nia & Ness, Ryan Cassata, and Salem Corwin! Information > The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Virtual 5K Run & Walk Days: Now through June 17, 2020 Time: At Your Own Pace Location: Favorite trail, your neighborhood, the park, your treadmill! Complete a 5 Kilometer run and/or walk (5K kilometers = 3.1 miles) in the comfort of your own neighborhood or on a treadmill between May 17th  and June 17th, 2020. You choose the date, the time and location. Registration ends June 10th!  Information > Beacon's Police Chief Will Attend Monday Night City Council Meeting For Conversation (Meeting via Zoom/YouTube) On Monday night, June 8th, the City of Beacon Police Chief, Kevin Junjulas, will join the City Council for a conversation on best practices and training for the Beacon Police Department. If you wish to listen in on conversation, an invitation to the virtual meeting is below. Also please see this link to a video from June 1st of City Councilmembers commenting on the protests https://vimeo.com/425223009 YouTube: You can watch the meeting live on the City's YouTube channel. Zoom: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jun 8, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: City Council Workshop Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82201559958?pwd=eHdHNjlNTXM1S0xueWRZYWRESmJyQT09 Password: 027050 Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, delivering, or has paused for now. INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING As we begin Pride Month 2020, this year’s design from Industrial Arts Brewing has added a brown stripe to show their solidarity with POC everywhere. These are now available in their web store and would make a nice addition to your beer order, but no other purchase is necessary. 100% of proceeds from the sale of these shirts will go to @rocklandcountypridecenter and @dutchesspride.  Information > EAT CHURCH This weekend special is going to hit the spot: It's the “Mission Style Burrito:” Black beans, yellow rice, queso, avocado, salsa, crema, hots. Old school vegetarian. $10. For those of you who have picky eaters, you will love the Bang Bang Spring Rolls. The easiest eatery to social distance in, as it is surrounded by parking lot, with a straight-on view of Mount Beacon. Order Now > Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 ¡Salud! Baja 328 has made it to the final round of Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best Margarita"! There is still time to get your votes in! Visit this voting page to support your local canteen! Cast Your Vote! > Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor!   I AM BEACON To shop local has never been more important as it is today. The beauty of the Beacon community has many wonderful qualities - our small businesses being one of them! It is often said, charity begins at home- the pride of Beacon lies in our dedication and support of one another.  Pick up your I Am Beacon Strong T-shirt at Key Food to be entered in to win a $100 gift card to a local shop! Add this to your collection of other I Am Beacon t-shirts. Information > BINNACLE BOOKS Looking for literature related to Black History and educate yourself further on the issue of civil rights in this county? Binnacle Books has many titles to choose from such as:  - Jabari Asim, “We Can’t Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival” - Ibrahim X. Kendi, “How To Be An Antiracist” - “Chronicles of Black Protest” ed. Bradford Chambers If those concepts are new to you - or you've seen them before but didn't want to engage - engage now. Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE It's getting too hot outside to wear your glasses and exercise at the same time. For those of you who are daily glasses wearers, you may need to open a new box of contacts! Luxe Optique is shipping contacts, and working on a new online ordering system. Deals: Get $25 off all year supplies of contacts + free shipping Get $10 off 6 month supplies + FREE SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL DIRECT SHIP CONTACT LENS ORDERS Your order might also be eligible for a manufactures rebate of up to $150!  Order: Text 845-838-2020 or email at info@luxeoptique.com Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK HOME Your indoor plant collection has been growing, we get it, it's happening in our Managing Editor Marilyn's home as we speak! Look at these beautiful Sustain Planters with heart pine from PTACEK Home. Beautiful. OMG. Shop Now > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you! COLD FIT CRYOTHERAPY Cold Fit Cryotherapy is thrilled to announce that they will re-open on Wednesday, June 10th! "All NYS requirements for sanitation will be strictly followed!" they say. They look forward to “freezing” with you soon!    View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. ANTALEK & MOORE Scheduling a Zoom call with Antalek & Moore is a convenient, safe and easy way to talk to any of their agents. Contact your insurance representative or email them at info@antalek-moore.com to schedule your call today. They miss you! And did you see Terry's bike for National Bike Day? Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. designed the website for Beacon-based Knot Too Shabby in Shopify last year. Designed with the shop owner in mind, this website features various types of products, including paint, stencils, furniture, and classes. Katie James, Inc. can design your website too, or consult with you as you build it. We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support to help us continue to produce. Even just $5. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! Support Here > People Who Have Given Reading your comments of what ALBB means to your life has been humbling and keeps us going. Thank you. See Who Supported >

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The Retail Therapy Guide - 5/29/2020

Today is Friday. At the time of this writing (9am) a black reporter and the production crew filming him has been arrested by 6am, and later released (CNN's Omar Jimenez). The president has been neutered on Twitter for glorifying violence with a "looting and shooting" part of the tweet that was hidden. Debates on censorship and safety for humans between person to person contact as fueled by race and racism are happening all at once and very quickly (to see how we really feel about censorship of privately held social media companies, visit ALBB's sister company, Tin Shingle). Safety is also being debated about (sad that the word "also" just slipped into there) about protecting one's self from a virus that you can't see. Writing about these different concepts happening at the same time is extremely difficult. As it is to live it - on a sunny day on the weekend - as we slide into the first weekend of the Phase 1 opening, where we are jubilant with hope of doing old "normal" things like seeing each other easily out on Main Street glimmers into our minds. Stay safe out there, as we learn the new normal as it gets developed.   Beacon Farmers Market Reopens - Slowly With a new setup and schedule-based shopping experience in place, the Beacon Farmers Market is opening their outdoor market this Sunday. Delivery remains available for quarantined and immune-compromised people. All others are encouraged to come to the market, but are cautioned: "This is not the usual social gathering space as we know it.” Photo Credit of greens: Maple View Farm Read More >   Poughkeepsie Farmers Market Accepting SNAP To address the extreme food need during the pandemic, the Poughkeepsie Farmers Market opened one month early to serve customers and bring their vendors access to selling their wares. The market is open on Mondays and serves people using SNAP benefits. Details about accessing the market can be found in this article. Photo Credit of greens: Poughkeepsie Farmers Market Read More >   The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Virtual 5K Run & Walk Days: Sunday May 17-June 17, 2020 Time: At Your Own Pace Location: Favorite trail, your neighborhood, the park, your treadmill! Complete a 5 Kilometer run and/or walk (5K kilometers = 3.1 miles) in the comfort of your own neighborhood or on a treadmill between May 17th  and June 17th, 2020. You choose the date, the time and location. Registration ends June 10th!  Information > Beacon of Love Fundraiser for Fareground Days: Preview Friday, Fundraiser Saturday-Tuesday Location: Online! The virtual doors opened at 9am Friday Featuring works by 31 local artists and with prices tiered at $100, $150, and $250, this on-line fundraiser for Fareground runs Saturday through Tuesday June 2. The Fundraiser benefits Fareground, a Beacon-based nonprofit organization that is helping to feed local individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity because of Covid-19. Funds raised will be split 50/50 between the artist and Fareground. They have coordinated so many free bags of groceries, made available during Beacon City School meal pickup. They also have been delivering to housing developments in Beacon, where leaving the house to get food to kids can be difficult. Artwork clockwise from top left: Andrea Moreau, Richard Bruce, Julia Whitney Barnes, James Case-Leal Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!   See Who's Brewing Coffee In Beacon and  Who is Brewing Beer And Selling Cans In/Near Beacon!  Visit A Little Beacon Blog's Restaurant Guide for updates on who is open, delivering, or has paused for now. HOMESPUN FOODS Homespun Foods is working with local farmer to offer their Farm Kits every Saturday, from 10am-2pm, for curb-side pick-up or delivery. Lots of new wines available, granola, carrot cake, vegan cookie dough and scone dough available, farm eggs, local milk. Each kit costs $30, and is stocked with beautiful local produce from organic farms in the area. Order online through their eStore on our website, homespunfoods.com/estore. Order by Monday for the following Saturday pickup. That gives their farmer time to harvest. If you order this weekend, you'll pick it up next weekend. GLAZED OVER DONUTS GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!  And they are making the store safe for their customers and staff in an effort to open soon. In the meantime, you can order gift cards online on their website (www.glazedoverdonuts.com) so you can surprise your family and friends with a nice treat . Gift cards must be used in store. EAT CHURCH Do you know what Thursday means? Beacon’s freshest food truck up on the hill of Industrial Arts Brewing at 511 Fishkill Ave (just past Auto Zone) is open from 4-8pm all weekend. Their new online ordering system is so easy! You can even assign a time to when you want to pick up. Or order when you’re there. Social distancing is super easy there. First of all, there is tons of parking. You could tailgate! Second of all, “curbside” is possible, as they bring it to your car. Eat Church is a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog’s Restaurant Guide, which has helped elevate everyone’s Open/Paused status and special ways of working. Thank you, Eat Church! Eat Church is a ALBB Sponsor! BAJA 328 $10 Frozen Margaritas! You have a choice of Mango or Strawberry - swing by and cool down with one of our DELICIOUS Margaritas for take out. Open 12 to 8 PM.  Baja 328 is a ALBB Sponsor!   LUXE OPTIQUE Stylists from Luxe Optique have been spotted inside of the shop during this Phase 1 time to prepare the store for the new shopping experience that will come in a later Phase. Pictured here is Teya who you have seen as a model on their website and as a stylist helping to pick out frames. Right now, you can call-in to pre-order your contacts, you can drop off frames to be adjusted, and you can pick up any orders. Browse their collections online and purchase if you're ready! This line of frames is on sale. Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! KNOT TOO SHABBY We are thrilled for businesses when things sell, and they are able to continue selling through closed doors. Said Knot Too Shabby to her followers in Instagram: "This Pretty Petite Hutch came out of quarantine today. She sold and is 100% essential! Thank you Karen Perrault! Enjoy!" Knot Too Shabby carries some of the best furniture paint in the world - yes, in the world. It's the Chalk Paint from Annie Sloan. Normally, store owner Karen hosts classes on how use the paint (but she stresses that the paint is so great, you don't even need classes). Furniture and stencils are also for sale in the store, available online. ALBB's media company, Katie James, Inc., designed Knot To Shabby's website last year.   BEACON BEE Just added to our growing Face Covering/Mask Maker Guide is Beacon Bee. Beacon Bee has added a handmade, 100% cotton, bee print face mask to their line of honeybee related products. The mask has two layers of fabric (backing fabric comes in dark or light blue), and a versatile loop strap. $10.00 each and 10% goes to Fareground Community Kitchen. Information > RAVEN ROSE As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside, it's still nice to bring a touch of the outside into our homes. New plants continue to be added to Raven Rose's online shop for sale- because you can't have too many plants, right? Some are in limited supply so don't delay! #plantsmakepeoplehappy Shop online > BINNACLE BOOKS Just a reminder that if you’re looking to order a NEW BOOK and have it shipped to your door, Binnacle Books have got you covered! It’s as simple as visiting their website and clicking SHOP ONLINE — or just go straight to binnaclebooks.indielite.org. From there you can search and browse, order and pay!  Oh and when we say “NEW BOOKS” we mean new as opposed to used. It doesn’t have to be recently published! Just as long as it’s in print, they will get it for you.  Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you! PTACEK HOME Their Spring Sale ends Saturday, May 31st! You still have time to take advantage of these great deals from PTACEK HOME like picking up one of these Matrix Nine Planters - because succulents deserve a beautiful home too.  Shop Now > PTACEK Home is a Sponsor, thank you!   BEAUTY TIP Are you trimming your own bangs? Shaping your own beard? Plucking your own eyebrows? Massaging your own neck? If you miss your stylist for these things, go ahead and send them some cash when you're doing this beauty update to yourself. They will thank you, and it helps them see you on the other side. BALLET ART STUDIO Ballet Arts Studio has announed its Summer Dance Programs for June and July 2020!  Despite the impact of COVID-19, Ballet Arts continues to provide an experienced faculty and thoughtful curriculum online.  All classes have been redesigned to optimize the use of smaller spaces, and their knowledgeable faculty, while vigorously correcting students during the online classes, is also guiding dancers in developing the very useful and beneficial skill of self-correction.  These classes provide structure during a very unstructured time, normalcy in a positive and familiar context, and healthy  safe activity.  A full summer schedule of online classes in ballet, pre-ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theater dance for ages 3 to 18. Information >   View more upcoming classes for in the Adult Classes Guide and Kids Classes Guide. ANTALEK & MOORE The vestibule at Antalek & Moore is open during regular business hours to drop off payment or paperwork contact free. The office is now open for regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.  Their staff will be split into 50% working in the office while 50% will continue to work remotely and this will rotate on a weekly basis.  Updates to our new office procedures can be found on their website. Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you! TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle is a resource and empowerment platform for business owners, artists and makers to get the word out about their business. This is done through webinars (called "TuneUps") to be watched on replay any time; an online safe-space forum to ask questions and get answers and support; and in-person opportunities to bounce ideas off experts in a live video format. Learn More > KATIE JAMES, INC. Couture branding boutique, Katie James, Inc. designed the website for Beacon-based Knot Too Shabby in Shopify last year. Designed with the shop owner in mind, this website features various types of products, including paint, stencils, furniture, and classes. Katie James, Inc. can design your website too, or consult with you as you build it. We got a suggestion in from a reader, who wanted to know how to send A Little Beacon Blog financial support to help us continue to produce. Even just $5. First of all: THANK YOU to that reader for wanting to do this! Support Here > People Who Have Given Reading your comments of what ALBB means to your life has been humbling and keeps us going. Thank you. See Who Supported >

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