by Emily Morales Emily Morales is the front of house manager at Meyer's Olde Dutch and has worked in multiple other bars and restaurants on Beacon’s Main Street. She grew up in Beacon and is now also raising her daughter here. When she's not working, she's usually reading anything she can get her hands on.
When I say “Margarita,” what do you think about?
A classic blend of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. Maybe salt, maybe on the rocks, everyone has their own preference. But who created it?
As a woman who grew from barback, to bartender, and now to front of house manager at Meyer’s Olde Dutch, I wanted to create a menu centered on women’s contributions to the cocktail world for Women’s History Month. I quickly realized, however, that there are very few cocktails more well-known than the one named after a woman, Margarita.
I put together three recipes based on Margarita lore, but nothing beats our house recipe at Meyers Olde Dutch. Served over one large ice cube and half a salt rim, it’s a serious crowd-pleaser!
Origin Stories Of The Margarita
Most, if not all, cocktails have one person we can point to and thank for their genius and dedication to the craft. Take the Hanky Panky, for example. It was created by head bartender Ada Coleman at the Savoy Hotel’s American Bar in 1903 and features gin, sweet red vermouth, and a splash of Fernet Branca. This drink happens to predate any Margarita recipe by over 20 years.
The Margarita, however, has over a dozen origin stories. Many people claim the world-famous classic as their own intellectual property, whether by accident, on purpose, or something in between. In honor of Women’s History Month, Meyer’s Olde Dutch is selling Margaritas inspired by three of these claims centered around women: Marjorie King, Margaret Sames, and Doña Bertha (and the Hanky Panky for gin drinkers).
Marjorie King’s Margarita
In the 1930’s, actress Marjorie King often stopped at a bar called Rancho la Gloria with her friends and fellow socialites, but was unable to drink. According to legend, she was allergic to all alcohol except tequila but hated the taste, so bar owner Carlos “Danny” Herrera got to work! He combined three parts white tequila, two parts Cointreau, and one part lemon juice, and she loved it. He dubbed it Margarita, the Spanish form of Marjorie, in her honor.
Margaret Sames’ Margarita
Another American socialite, Margaret Sames, claims an equally popular origin story. She was famous amongst her friends for her parties and wanted to come up with a new, refreshing, poolside drink. She created several recipes for this new drink while entertaining at the party, all of which ended up horribly (I personally believe it’s ill-advised to perform mixology while drunk, great ideas presented fantastically while intoxicated don’t tend to taste so great) until finally she landed on this: equal parts tequila and Cointreau, lime juice to taste, and a trace of salt on the rim. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but all truly great cocktails are simple in retrospect. During the party, and many parties thereafter, her guests would refer to this concoction as “the drink,” which eventually evolved into “the Margarita.”
Doña Bertha’s Margarita
So far we’ve covered two quite classic-sounding recipes for the Margarita, you’ve got your Cointreau, your salt rim, your lime, now let’s shake it up a bit!
Very little is known about this next recipe, but you’ll be glad I’ve included it. There is a bar in Taxco, Mexico, called Bar Berta, which was owned by a woman known as Doña Bertha. It is said that her recipe using silver tequila is a precursor to today’s Margarita, but once you give it a shot, you may never turn back to a regular Margarita again. In homage to the city’s famous silver mines, Doña Bertha created a drink to showcase silver tequila. She added honey for sweetness, lime for tartness, and an egg white for creaminess, shook it up and served it plain. No salt, no rocks, no garnish, she let the drink speak for itself.
Emily Morales Herself
Here’s a Margarita tip: at your backyard parties this Spring, try using agave instead of regular simple syrup!
Despite the snow and rain, there are 3 more days until Spring! Days are getting longer and it's staying lighter later! We're here for it. Did anyone even notice that the clocks changed last weekend after Beacon's Parade of Green (see pictures here)?
'Tis the season for purging and redecoration. The Wee Play volunteers have just announced that the donation collection bins for kids clothing and gear, as well as maternity clothing, will open at the end of March. Watch for details!
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Could your self-storage experience feel homey? Mellow? Safe? Yes, yes, and yes, says Guardian Self Storage to the Beacon community.
Thanks to Guardian Self Storage’s sponsor support of A Little Beacon Blog, we were able to create a “Come In!” feature article for you, dear reader, in order to bring you the details behind all those colorful “Now Open!” flags blowing in the wind at 629 Route 52, next to their original building that replaced Southern Dutchess Bowl.
Said property manager Vicki McDonald to A Little Beacon Blog: “We are thrilled to provide the Beacon community – both residents and businesses – with a warm and welcoming space to store stuff of all kinds. We’re all about making moving easy and personable.” Vicki has been with the company for 18 years, and is a lifelong Beaconite who fondly recalls frequenting the former bowling alley.
While Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location has been open for 5 years, the original plan was always to build a second building to offer a temperature-controlled environment. That day has come.
But First, A Brief History For Beacon Trivia Collectors
General Manager Judy Motter and Beacon’s Manager vicki McDonald stand in the auto-lit hallway of Guardian’s renovated building, that preserved the original wood beamed ceiling of the bowling alley. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
As the company’s 14th location in the Hudson Valley, Guardian Self Storage came to Beacon 5 years ago. It converted the former Southern Dutchess Bowl, but preserved the iconic ceiling, allowing customers to view the beams from each storage unit. Units on this floor in the first building can see the original ceiling, as the top of every storage unit is chicken wire, which allows for airflow through each unit.
During that renovation, Guardian Self Storage creatively connected with the community through its re-use of bowling lane planks. One person bought some of the high gloss maple timber for a kitchen renovation. Other pieces of the floor were sold to a bar for their decor.
The previous owner, Barry Winter, also kept a lane for himself. He says it was a "championship winning lane."
The New Building – Temperature Controlled!
windows for natural light in both Guardian Self Storage Buildings in Beacon. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
The new, four-story, 64,000 square foot facility sits next to the original building, fitted with an elevator. Both buildings are temperature controlled, are immaculate, and have windows to see the views and let in the natural light.
Units range from 25 square foot “small closets,” to the humongous 300 square foot “attics.” Large enough to be a 2-car garage (but no cars are stored at this location)! All units are 10 feet high, with roll-up metal doors. The smallest is the size of a small pantry, followed by a proper closet.
“We converted some of the larger units to be the smaller closet size, because that has been the most popular size in Beacon,” said Vicki.
Customers usually use their own storage shelves if they feel they need them, but they can hire Guardian Self Storage to build custom built shelving for the unit. Rentals are available month-to-month.
“Frequently, we are helping some people during a stressful point in their lives,” added General Manager Judy Motter. “It could be a divorce, or moving for one reason or another. We are a calming factor. We want to make this the easiest part of your move, if you’re moving.”
Each unit has a number, identified with a stylish sign, like on an apartment. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen FOR ALBB
Indeed, Guardian/Beacon serves a diverse array of space-seekers. Customers include drivers for brand name snacks, homeowners, renters, business people, people who make or collect to sell at flea markets, craftspeople, and artisans.
The 10’ x 30’ unit in the new temperature controlled building. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
“Some of them hang out, make things, and tinker,” said Vicki. “Years ago, when people in Beacon first started being approached to sell their homes for cash and they accepted, they and had to move very quickly. They stored most of their house here until they relocated.”
The “Garden units” in the new temperature controlled building of Guardian Self Storage. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
Natural light imparts a cheery ambiance in the boxy building. “We purposefully have a lot of windows, with plenty of landscaping,” said Judy. Soft piano music chimes in the background on all of the floors as one walks to their storage unit. “We make a point of making people feel welcome, and at home here.”
The lower-level spaces are dubbed “Garden Units” because of large picture windows facing some of the storage units. “A person feels like they are in a “Garden Apartment,” twinkled Ms. McDonald.
Community Involvement Beyond Storage
For many years, Guardian has been well-respected for creating close community ties, and Guardian Beacon looks forward to becoming a friend to Beaconites and beyond.
“Being there for Beacon is something we’re looking forward to,” said the project manager. “I grew up in Beacon, and loved my years at the Yanarella School of Dance, on Main Street. So, I’ve experienced the arts first-hand. Each month, Guardian Self Storage allows a manager of all locations to pick something in their community to benefit. I’m very happy with Guardian’s community policy that lets us reach everyone.”
To this end, the recent Howland Cultural Center Photography Members Exhibition was granted corporate support from Guardian Beacon.
Security In The Storage Units
Customers have their own personal code for easy accessibility during the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week. Security cameras are located in several places in both buildings.
Stop by the main office to purchase supplies like boxes, combination locks, and moving supplies as needed.
Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location is celebrating its Grand Opening with a 30% discount for the first three months. A free 14-foot box truck or 10-foot van* rental is available on a first-come basis for moving. Customers pay for fuel as well as a small deposit and insurance fee. *Van is available for the Beacon location only. Lucky us!
Guardian Self Storage also accepts mail and packages for business customers.
Guardian Self Storage Sizes
629 Route 52, Beacon, NY (845) 838-3800 Storage Unit Sizes: 4’ x 3’ Good for college students 5’ x 5’ Good for gear & garden tools 5’ x 10’ Good for seasonal clothes or motorcycle 5’x 15’ Good as a walk-in closet 10’ x 10’ Good for 2-3 rooms of furniture 10’ x 15’ Good to store an apartment 10’ x 20’ Good for 3-4 rooms of furniture 10’ x 25’ Good for business storage 10’ x 30’ Good for a household of storage
All in all, Guardian Self Storage’s overarching aim is putting smiles on people’s faces. The proof of the pudding is the enthusiasm of the managers and office staff, and the gleaming cleanliness of the facility.
“Think of that spider-web covered crawl space of your basement, or cramming things into your apartment,” said Vicki. “Instead, you can use a clean unit that you can access as needed. No more denying yourself more holiday decorations just because you ran out of space!”
Seeing is believing, and yearning to stow. Contact Guardian Self Storage’s Beacon location for a tour. Call 845-838-3800 or email beacon@guardianselfstorage.com.
Judy and vicki are ready to take you on a tour of Guardian Storage in Beacon. Photo Credit: Flynn Larsen for ALBB
The travel restriction ends today Tuesday at 8pm, which is earlier than first declared. Dutchess County Government offices will open normally on Wednesday. The Beacon City School District will be open on Wednesday, and will open on a 2-hour delay.
Per the Press Release from Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O'Neil:
Effective 8 p.m. this evening, Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O'Neil will rescind his earlier Executive Order from Monday, March 13th, and there will be no more travel restrictions. County Government offices to resume normal operations on Wed., March 15th
Driving, however, is not advisable until Wednesday morning, as wind gusts have knocked down numerous trees and power lines throughout the county; sub-freezing temperatures overnight will likely lead to icy roads and slippery driving conditions, particularly in the higher elevations, and additional downed trees and lines.
County Executive O'Neil said, "We thank residents throughout Dutchess County for heeding our request to stay off the roads to allow our dedicated Department of Public Works crews to clear those roads. This has been a challenging storm, extending over a long period of time, and we thank residents for their patience and cooperation in helping crews keep our roadways passable."
Dutchess County Government offices are scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, March 15th, operating under normal business hours.
Dutchess County Public Transit (DCPT) will resume normal weekday service on Wednesday, March 15th. For updates on service, bus passengers can visit dutchessny.gov/publictransit or the DCPT mobile app.
Crews from the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) have been ahead of the storm since its beginning – plowing, treating and salting County roads since 1 a.m. Tuesday; those crews will continue to treat and salt County roads throughout this evening, as icy conditions are expected.
Residents can stay up-to-date on the County’s storm response online at dutchessny.gov or on the County’s social media pages on Facebook or Twitter.
From the Office of the County Executive O’Neil: Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of Season’s Largest Snowstorm
3/13/2023 Press Release Republished:
With significant snowfall amounts forecast for Dutchess County for the next 36 hours, County Executive William F.X. O’Neil has issued a State of Emergency declaration, effective at 8pm tonight, as well as two Executive Orders putting travel restrictions in place effective 4am Tuesday and closing County offices for Tuesday, March 14th from 7am-5pm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Dutchess County through Wednesday, March 15th, with snowfall expected to arrive tonight, continuing throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. The NWS forecasts the heaviest snow fall between midnight and noon Tuesday, with 1-2 inches per hour expected.
Total accumulation for Dutchess County varies between 6 and 12 inches, according to NWS forecasts. Due to the heavy, wet snow expected in combination with wind gusts as high as 40 mph Tuesday into Wednesday, numerous power outages are anticipated due to downed trees and wires. Tuesday’s morning and evening commutes are expected to be impacted significantly.
County Executive O’Neil said, “Reports indicate this storm is going to give us significant, wet snowfall and winds. We are monitoring the situation carefully and emergency responders are prepared. Only emergency and essential vehicles should be on local roadways during this State of Emergency, allowing public works crews ample opportunity to clear roadways.”
Dutchess County Emergency Response will activate the Emergency Operations Center at 8 p.m. this evening, and it will remain open for the duration of the storm with representatives from New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Police, the County Sheriff’s Office, County departments of Behavioral & Community Health and Public Works, Central Hudson, NYSEG and Red Cross.
County Executive O’Neil will host a conference call with local mayors and supervisors on Tuesday afternoon to review storm conditions and coordinate resources as necessary.
Dutchess 9-1-1 Center and 9-8-8 HELPLINE remains fully staffed and prepared to address residents’ emergency and mental health needs.
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is fully staffed through Wednesday, including activating its ATV and other specialty units to assist residents and emergency responders as needed.
Dutchess County Public Works highway crews have loaded trucks with materials, salt has been applied to County roadways, and crews will be out through the duration of the storm to clear roadways.
Dutchess County Public Transit (DCPT) has suspended all service for Tuesday, March 14th. For updates on service for Wednesday, March 15th, bus passengers can visit www.dutchessny.gov/publictransit or the DCPT mobile app.
Dutchess County Office for the Aging Senior Friendship Centers will be closed on Tuesday, March 14th, and no Home Delivered Meals (HDM) deliveries will be made Tuesday, HDM recipients should use previously provided frozen or shelf stable meal.
Dutchess County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, March 14th. Individuals who have DMV appointments in Poughkeepsie, Wappinger, Beacon or Millbrook will be rescheduled for the same appointment time and location on March 15th. For information on scheduled Road Tests, please go to www.dmv.ny.gov
Residents can stay up-to-date on the County’s storm response online at dutchessny.gov or on the County’s social media pages on Facebook or Twitter.
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State Of Emergency Declared For Upcoming Snow Storm
The City of Beacon has issued a notice that beginning at 8:00 pm this evening (Monday), New York State and Dutchess County have announced a State of Emergency due to a pending snowstorm.
Tonight’s City Council meeting and tomorrow’s Planning Board meeting have been postponed, and City Hall offices will be closed on Tuesday March 14th. Please see the City’s website Calendar for updated dates and times.
Travel Ban Tuesday
According to the City of Beacon, Dutchess County is instituting a travel ban throughout the County beginning at 4:00 am on Tuesday March 14th, and which will extend through Wednesday morning, at least.
Said the City via robo-call and email: “Please avoid unnecessary travel during that timeframe to allow City plows and emergency responders to do their work. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Any updates will be posted to the City website and Facebook account.”
A Text between Parade of Green ComMittee Member Richie Kaplan and ALBB.
Beacon’s Parade of Green 2023 was a great success, said most people who came out to support and cheer from the sidewalk, as well as those participating in the parade in cars or walking. With a threat of weather, Parade Committee Member Richie Kaplan said that of the 50 parade participants who signed up, only 5 canceled for fear of snowflakes.
Snow dust melted in Beacon by 12pm, and the sun was shining. Groups gathered on Wolcott Avenue to begin the journey down Main Street, which for this parade, went completely around the bend and ended at the Dummy Light, giving exposure to several businesses and art galleries on that end of town. Usually, parades end earlier at Tioronda Avenue (Howland Cultural Center).
Before we get to the gold nugget photos of the day, A Little Beacon Blog must pay homage to the friends and neighbors who no longer live in Beacon who would usually attend the Parade of Green. Several of them casualties of new landlords - both local to Beacon and from other counties - who buy property and increase the rent dramatically on current tenants.
Parade of Green Committee Members Reuben Simmons and Richie Kaplan.
More than once over the years, A Little Beacon Blog has heard from readers who lament that they cannot live here anymore. Maybe they work in the service industry in restaurants. Maybe they are nurses. Maybe they are artists. Maybe they are young families who live in apartments who cannot move out of them because homes in their price ranges - $350K - are being purchased for cash by local and out of town house flippers who beautifully make over the house and sell it for $550K. Which is above the price range of a young family.
A Beacon Police Officer at the end of the Parade of Green, making sure the Parade cars exit correctly.
Not of a young family from Beacon. Maybe a young family from NYC. No offense to NYC. Welcome! Many of you love this city town and love digging into the community. Beacon is just in a rocky road right now of originals who can’t afford to stay or return. But some returned yesterday just for the parade.
That Said - The Sidewalk Audience Makes The Parade! OG Beacon Turned Out!
Mount Beacon dusted in snow, with Beaconites down below coming out for the parade.
If you have a parade in the street and nobody comes, does it make a sound? Beacon came out and showed up at this 2023 Parade of Green! Another thing A Little Beacon Blog has heard over the years from OG Beaconites is: “I walk around, and I don’t know anyone anymore.” That is true on the weekend, when the sidewalks are packed with different destination visitors. It is not as true during the week, when several of us are out on errands.
But yesterday (Saturday), the sidewalks were overrun with neighbors who dug down to find their green, and cheer on local businesses and organizations who got out to represent. So many cheers from both sides - the cars and the people. Richie said that the highlight of his entire busy day was when one of the Boy Scouts rolled down their window from their parent’s car on their way home to say: “Thank you.”
A Jeeper from the Beacon Jeep Club, getting ready to pull out as the parade steps off.
The Parade of Green has represented many things. Recently, it represented the first parade to be shut down by the City of Beacon for the pandemic. Next it was the first parade to be permitted to ride again. Now, it is representing Beacon neighbors coming out to see each other, some for only once per year.
Lots of candy was thrown. A Little Beacon Blog handed out stickers and next year we will tape Tootsie Rolls to them so that they fly.
The Jeeps were there. Malouf’s Mountain Campground. The Bottini truck was a hit. Key Food with all of the kids. The Beacon Dog Park. Kearns Electric, Inc., where they have that alternative spelling of quality on their trucks, with a phrase like “If it starts with a K, you know it’s Kwality.” At the very least, it’s an interesting word puzzle to figure out when you’re stopped at a light on Rte. 9 headed to Poughkeepsie. Kilowatt Kwuality? Something to think about.
Bobby (Robert) Palisi was born in St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie in 1955 and is a lifelong resident of the City of Beacon. He attended grade school at St. Joachim’s and went on to graduate from Beacon High School in 1973.
Bobby started his career working for Shaw Motors (currently Healey) with this father when he got out of St. Joachim’s in 1969. From 1975 to 1977 Bobby worked for Ward’s Auto Body until he joined the crew at Secor Auto Body from 1977 to 1979.
In 1979, he started his family business, Palisi Auto Body & Auto Glass on Main Street in Beacon, which in 1984, moved to a newly constructed state-of-the-art auto body shop on West Main Street. He has been performing high-quality vehicle repairs for over 40 years at that same location. Bobby continues to proudly own and operate this business today.
Bobby is also a partner in Fulton Avenue Realty Restoration Company, which over the last 28 years, has done a multitude of building renovations and constructed several new houses in and around the City of Beacon.
In his early years, Bobby was the drummer with the band “Spiral” that provided fun, local entertainment for over 32 years.
For over 26 years and to this day, Bobby’s passion truly lies in his active role with Beacon Girls Softball. This organization’s goal is to build character using the sport of softball as a tool to improve girl’s self-esteem and confidence.
Beacon Girls Softball (BGS) educates 4-18 year-old girls on the skills and rules of softball. It imparts life lessons that include working as a team, spirit of giving, camaraderie and good sportsmanship. He is pivotal in running both the Recreation League, and Travel League known as “Beacon Extreme.” Bobby works endlessly on raising funds, recruiting team members, running practices, and organizing tournaments each season. This includes an annual fund raising tournament whose proceeds are dedicated to a local family in need.
In addition to this, Bobby has been a volunteer member of Beacon’s Board of Assessment Review for 10 years. This board meets once a year to hear residents’ challenges to tax assessments and requires training from the New York Real Property Services.
Bobby is a 50-year member of Beacon’s Mase Hook & Ladder Fire Company, 37-year member of the Beacon Elk's Club Lodge #1493, and over 30-year member of the Beacon Knights of Columbus Chapter #445.
Bobby’s loyalty and dedication to the Girls Softball organization and endless volunteer hours he donates makes him one of Beacon’s brightest.
We're just over a week away from S P R I N G! We made it through Winter. And we made it with barely any snow...which stinks for snow bunnies and grass who need the water...but also bring on the flowers, the busy streets, the outdoor dining, and the cold beverages! We are ready.
But first, Beacon's St. Patrick's Day Parade is back again! A Little Beacon Blog is excited and we will be participating! We will be handing out stickers.
One thing you'll be doing in the winter weather this weekend is getting cozy with a mug of hot chocolate, and voting for all of your favorite Beacon businesses and individuals who made it to the next round of the Best Of Hudson Valley 2023!
A Little Beacon Blog has made it to the Elimination Round of Best Of Hudson Valley 2023, and we need your votes! It is because of you we make and write what we do, and we could not do it without this community. To vote for us in the elimination round, you can do so here . ALBB is in the "People" category. We wrote you directions on how to vote here!
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Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: Weekly Open Jam Day: Every Friday Time: 6:30pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB
Serious. Comedy Theatre Presents: The Big Night Day: Friday, March 10, 2023 Time: 8pm-9:45pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre Is A Sustaining Sponsor Of ALBB
Beacon’s St. Patrick's Day Parade of Green Day: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 12pm Location: Main St., Beacon, NY
Begins at Pohill Park and rolls down Main Street. Last year it went during a blizzard. So don't expect a weather delay. Information >
Paddy In Poughkeepsie Day: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 2pm-8pm Location: MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
LIVE MUSIC from The Mighty Ploughboys, and the best Dropkick Murphys cover band, the NOTKick Murphys! Mahoney’s Irish Pub will be on site providing traditional Irish foods and fare, plus there will be plenty of vendors and of course BEER! Information >
Howland Public Library Presents: Balance, A Group Show - In Honor Of Women’s History Month Days: March 11th - April 1st, 2023 An Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Dulce Cielo Mx is a Hudson Valley finalist! You can vote for them here > Dulce Mx offers Authentic Mexican food with a 'street' concept. Vegetarian & Vegan options available. Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Over 12 taco flavors and taco specials! Barbacoa, Cajun Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork Belly, Pork Carnitas, Al Pastor, Gringo, Steak, Market Fish, Ahi Tuna, Scallop, Baja Shrimp, Buffalo Calamari, Chorizo, Short Rib, Veggie, and more! Grab 3 tacos for only $15. Family Taco Combo for only $37. Includes 8 Street Tacos (Chicken / Beef / Pork / Fish). Served With Authentic Spanish Rice & Beans! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
On Saturday March 11th at Hudson Valley Goldsmith's New Paltz location, they will be filling their cases with all the beautiful and unique gemstones they have! Ready to be made into a one of a kind piece of jewelry just for you! Stop in for this event! Hudson Valley Goldsmith will also be open in Beacon for all of your jewelry needs. Remember, it's ok to treat yourself! See here for CUSTOM details >
OPEN:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you!
LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
If you're feeling Caddy this weekend, stop into Luxe Optique for these beautiful Oliver Peoples glasses! Different colors to suit every one. Luxe Optique is your one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!
Need to make an appt ? Do that here! > PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED
Serious.Comedy Theatre
22 Kent Street Room 109, Beacon, New York 12508
Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Kids Improv Workshop + Jam is on pause indefinitely
Spring Session Registration Is Open!
Improv 101
Improv 201
Improv 501
*Musical Improv 101 (new offering!)
*Sketch Writing 201 (new offering!) Sign up! >
Weekly Open Improv Jams every Friday at 6:30pm for $5 - drop in!
"The Big Night" a Sketch and Improv show every 2nd Friday of the month! Next Event: Day: Friday, March 10, 2023 Time: 8pm-9:45pm Location: 22 Kent St, Beacon, NY Room #109 Information >
"Improv Night" featuring house performers every 4th Friday!
The Foundation for Beacon Schools is marching in Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday, March 11th at 12:00 pm. They'll meet at the line up on Wolcott Avenue next to the Visitor’s Center at 11:30 am. They’re group #16.
They’ll be promoting this year’s BCSD Student Film Festival. If you can join them and have a Film Festival t shirt, please wear it atop a thermal layer. If not, marchers are encouraged to wear green.
They’d love your help handing out popcorn along the way!
Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here.
BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
Protect yourself from more than just the rain this National Umbrella Month. Umbrella Insurance supplements the limits and coverages of other policies, protecting you against injuries, property damage, certain lawsuits, and personal liability situations. Antalek & Moore's expert agents have you covered!
Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
KATIE JAMES, INC.
Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS
Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!
Thank You, Beacon and the Hudson Valley Community! You voted A Little Beacon Blog into the next level of the Best Of Hudson Valley 2023! The Elimination Round is now open. Keep us IN!
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A Little Beacon Blog is a local media news source with an eye for detail and discovery, which we deliver to a broad audience. We are a storyteller of the history of this area, and of the news and events happening here now. We help the people who live here, and the folks who are visiting, know about insider things to do, learn, shop and eat. We stop to smell the roses, enjoy a drink or snack, and do bouts of shopping. We dedicate time to researching developing stories about people and local news, and publish deep deep dive articles to keep all informed.
On Saturday November 26th, the City of Beacon held their 5th Annual Traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony with entertainment provided by our local area singers, musicians, and dancers for all ages with a big turnout.
The MC duties for the evening were shared by our very own Antonio and Ethan See from Beacon BSA Troop 41 and Olivia Reynolds from Beacon Girl Scout Troop 10459.
To begin the evening's entertainment, Ursula Seymour from School of Rock sang a beautiful rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner. Then the dancers from Yanarella School of Dance performed to a mix of Christmas songs. Max Goodhill sang, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas". Ursula returned to the stage with our local BSA and Girl Scout Troops to sing a variety of Christmas songs including "Jingle Bells", "Rudolph", and "We Wish you a Merry Christmas". John Newhall from School of Rock played his guitar and sang wonderful renditions of "Blue Christmas", "Run Rudolph Run", and "White Christmas". Wrapping up the evening all of our entertainers joined Ursula, BHS chorus and our Scouts to welcome Santa in with "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".
In between performances locally donated prizes were raffled off. Raffles were announced by Tree Lighting Committee Member Atilano (Jr) Rivera, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Beacon Elks Lodge #1493. All raffles are free and provided by local Beacon and surrounding businesses. In addition, we had a special booth set up by Simone Williams, owner of All You Knead, where the profits were matched and donated to Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Beacon. Ornament and S'mores kits were also given out to kids as a memory of the event.
This year, thanks to Mark Price and the City of Beacon Recreation Department we also had live trees as part of the raffle prizes. These trees would be delivered to the winner’s home, or winners could opt to donate their tree to one of our local parks. Winners who donated their trees are Patti Rock, John Soltish, Robert See, Louis Ballard, Andrea Corlis, Stephanie Gill, and our very own Mayor Lee Kyriacou.
To wrap up the evening, Santa Claus rode in on his big red fire truck driven by our own Lewis Tompkins Hose Co.1 with goodies for the kids and then he listened to all of their Christmas wishes and posed for photos. The audience helped count down and the beautiful tree in Polhill Park was lit, and kids from one to 92 (and even their furry friends) posed for holiday pictures in front of the enormous colorfully lit tree.
The Tree Lighting Committee Members want to thank all of the entertainers who volunteered their time and talents, Mark Price of Beacon Recreation and his team in adding lights to the tree and for setting up the tent, stage and electronics for the ceremony. The Lewis Tompkins Hose Co.1 for their assistance and support, BSA Troop 41 for providing hot chocolate and Beacon Recreation for sugar cookies to all attendees, and the one and only Santa Claus for always making time to come to Beacon. The Tree Lighting Committee Members are Atilano (JR) Rivera, Donna Idema, Rosemary Merhige, Jennifer See, Chris Bopp, Rhonda Altonen, Stephanie Soltish, Bobbie Zappala, Kat Caporale and Kathleen Plumer.
We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all the following individuals and businesses for donating raffle prizes for the event:
Adams Fairacre Farms
All You Knead
Antalek & Moore
Antonellas, Fishkill
ARF
Artisan Wines
Baja 328
Bath & Bubble
Batts Florist
Beacon Bagel Shoppe
Beacon Boy Scouts
Beacon Creamery
Beacon d’Lites
Beacon Dept of Public Works
Beacon Falls Cafe
Beacon Fire Department
Beacon Girl Scouts
Beacon Mayor and Council
Beacon Recreation Department
Big Vinny’s
Brother's Trattoria
Chris Bopp
Hudson Beach Glass
Key Food
Leo’s
Miss Haddie’s BBQ
Mountain Laurel Florist
Mountain Tops
Peaceful Provisions
Pedago
Poughkeepsie Nissan
Raven Rose
Santa
Scarborough Fair
Schmucks
Snookie’s
The School of Rock
The Yard
Tito Santana Taqueria
Utensil
Veritech Wireless
Waves by Diana
Yankee Clipper
Yanarella School of Dance
The event had a great turnout with about 200 people attending. Thank you again to all the families and individuals that joined us for this event.
As you walk down Main Street, you’ll notice new businesses are popping up all the time! Like, Healthy In Color and Butterhead Salad Company (opening in April).
We try to keep up with new businesses as we notice them! Then we add them to our Shopping Guide, Restaurant Guide, or Beauty Guide. Main Street businesses get a free basic listing in these guides.
If you’re a new business or if you notice a new business and don’t see it listed in one of our guides, let us know. It’s not intentional — we’re just a small mighty team and sometime’s it’s hard to keep up.
Update 3/7/2023: After this article was published and in a response to a question from ALBB, Harold G. Delamater confirmed that the flag pole does not need repaired or removed, after further inspection.
Construction has begun on the Veteran’s Memorial Building at 413 Main Street. The Veterans announced last week via Harold G. Delamater of the Veterans Memorial Building Committee that the building was undergoing planned renovation to the front porch and landscaping on the grounds.
Now that digging has begun, Harold made another announcement to the media: “The large flag pole in front of Veterans Memorial Building will be taken down this week to repair or replace the base, which appears to be cracked. Upon repair, the pole will be reinstalled.”
Another day, another sunrise.
We made it to Friday again.
And was sunny for the moment!
The moodiness of March weather is taking us all on an emotional roller-coaster. Keep the salt and shovels out, and you should be fine.
Keep the faith.
Keep the romance.
PS: Keep March 11th and noon free on your calendar to attend Beacon's Parade of Green. Look for A Little Beacon Blog's car! We will be handing out stickers. Remember how this parade happened last year? In that blizzard?
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You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it!
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Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin
Lit Lit Day: Friday, March 3, 2023 Time: 7pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY
Beacon's own Maria Teresa Hart will be the featured author, reading from her new book Doll, a pop-culture feminist critique of doll culture and doll history from Bloomsbury Press's wonderful Object Lessons series. Arrive by 6:45 if you'd like to sign up for one hour remaining possible slots to read. Everyone gets up to five minutes. Masks are required. Drinks and snacks available!
Maple Sugar Tours Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 100 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY
Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers and modern-day farmers, and see an evaporator in action. Information >
Bird ID for Beginners with the Orange County Audubon Society Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: 11am-12:30pm Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand St, Newburgh, NY
Do you enjoy watching birds and want to work on your identification skills? Information >
Penny Social Fundraiser - Animal Rescue Foundation Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: Doors open at 1pm. Calling begins at 3pm. Location: VFW, Main St., Beacon, NY
ARF is a 100% volunteer no kill shelter and rely on donations to care for their animals. They have gathered some great prizes from local businesses and volunteers which they will raffle on the day! Free admission. Food & Drink will be available for purchase. ADA Accessible. Children are Welcome. Information >
Howland Chamber Music Circle Day: Sunday, March 5, 2023 Time: 4pm Location: Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY Information >
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
E Nica Spot's Picadillo (Ground Beef) comes with potatoes, carrots, peppers, a side of white rice, and delicious sweet plantains. Yum! Located inside the HV Food Hall. Check 'em out! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies:
Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: Authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Elixxr Wellness: Wellness cafe offering drinks with adaptogens Tara Fusion Cuisine: Fusion cuisine of Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan and Middle Eastern food Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
For only $13! Calamari from BAJA. A must starter choice! Made with tequila-tomato jam, pickled red onion, scallions, and fresh squeezed lime. Goes well with any of the entrees (obv). Other starters/bowls include Ahi Tuna Nachos, Clams & Mussels, Chicken Flautas, Seafood Ceviche, Loaded Fries, Mac & Cheese, and so much more! Takeout available! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm PPS: Check out Baja's specials! > Check out their specialty drinks > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!
HUDSON VALLEY GOLDSMITH
226 Main St Retail 2
(845) 255-5872
Might need to add this Pisces ring to our stack, too! Hudson Valley Goldsmith offers fine custom jewelry and repair. All diamonds are hand selected from Antwerp and are obviously all unique and stunning! What's your sign? Want them to make your sign into a diamond band? Shoot them a message! Custom jewlery and expert repairs available! See here for CUSTOM details >
OPEN:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Shop Jewelry > Hudson Valley Goldsmith is a Sponsor, thank you!
LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon
Hello, newest arrivals of Leisure Society! Leisure Society offers the most unique eyewear out there and boy are they the definition of sexy! Minimal and sleek to say the leist. Annnd, they're available at Luxe! Luxe Optique is your one stop shop for all eyewear needs - including contact lenses, expert progressive lens fitting, and more! Just want a pair of really cool sunglasses? They’re your go-to for that too!
Need to make an appt ? Do that here! > PS: Appointments required for exams. BEACON HOURS
Monday from 10AM–5PM
Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM–6PM
Sunday CLOSED
Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here >
Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here.
BEACON DENTAL
1020 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY
(845) 838-3666
At Beacon Dental, they are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality dental care tailored to your individual needs. They welcome patients aged 4 and older and provide a full range of dental services to help you achieve and maintain excellent oral health throughout your life. When you visit their dentists and team, you can be certain that your health, comfort and smile are always their highest priorities. Explore all services > Beacon Dental is a Sponsor. Thank you!
ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY
249 Main Street, Unit 108, Beacon
The new office space at 249 Main Street is coming along nicely! Stop in & say hello! Speak with Antalek & Moore's knowledgeable agents to make your future self proud.
Reach out to Antalek & Moore for all of your insurance needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle produces weekly webinars called Training TuneUps, which offer free access to niche classes, as well as one-on-one training opportunities. Their Research Team is constantly updating their easy-to-use Media Contact Library and Editorial Calendar Collection, which serve as an inspiration center when discovering story angles and best people to connect with about where to pitch about your business. Start with their free articles and classes by subscribing to their newsletter. Next, dig in to go bigger with your outreach with their Membership Program that gives you Media Contacts, Editorial Calendars, Templates for emailing the media as well as plotting out your PR and Marketing plan. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Tin Shingle Blog Posts > Become A Member! > Learn More About Tin Shingle > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!
KATIE JAMES, INC.
Do you need a website? Or a website upgrade? We got you! We've done a ton and we love working with new businesses and creating sites that share who they are! Your website is your most solid footprint for people to know what you do and how to buy from you. Social media accounts offer the emotional connection to your brand, and your website needs to reflect that energy. The designers and lead producer, Katie Hellmuth Martin, can guide you through this process and design you a website that both looks stunning, and works well to help people do what you need them to at your website. Learn More > RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > WEBSITE IN THE WORKS
Hudson Valley Food Hall Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you!
Do you remember that blizzard last March 2022? Beacon’s Parade of Green was the first parade out the gate down Main Street after the cancellation of all events due to COVID. The Committee was so excited to be back, that they did not call a weather delay, and marched on.
In fact, it was the Parade of Green in 2020 that was at the root of all parade cancellations back when the pandemic was referred to as “coronavirus,” before even the health crisis was labeled a pandemic. Waiting to hear if the Parade of Green 2020 was canceled or not was one of the first memories of that chaotic time.
Here we are in 2023, and the annual parade will roll again. Pictures are below from 2022.
See you next weekend, Saturday, March 11, 2023! A Little Beacon Blog will be driving in the parade again, handing out stickers.
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Howland Public Library presents Balance, a group show. The exhibit will be on view in The Community Room Exhibit Space from March 11th - April 1st, 2023. An Artists' Reception will be held on Saturday, March 11th, from 5pm - 7 pm.
The show is the seventh annual exhibit from the group CoMFY, a collective of women artists from the Beacon area. For this show the group chose the theme of Balance. The notion of balance was one of the founding principles when Kat Stoutenborough and Jennifer Blakeslee founded the women’s group back in 2011. Blakeslee recalls that the initial discussion focused on: “How do we, as women artists, balance everyday responsibilities (jobs, parenting, families, etc.) with being an artist? How can we create a space for ourselves where making art can exist alongside those other needs demanding our attention?”
The women came together to share strategies, bounce ideas, and encourage each other. Their one rule was that they could only talk about those other competing priorities in the context of how they impacted their artistic endeavors. “That focus made it possible for us not just to seek that balance, but find it and put it into practice.”
New members are always welcome to join this informal group. Stop by the exhibit to learn more.
The Howland Public Library is located at 313 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508. The Community Room Exhibit Space is open during regular library hours. Please note the gallery may not be accessible during some library programs.
The City of Beacon entered into a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide increased access to Beacon tenants facing eviction. They may also be able to help with sources of rent arrears assistance. Call the paralegal, Steven Mihalik at 845-253-6953 to inquire.
Dutchess County Helpline. Open 24/7 to take your calls, listen, and give you resources.
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
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HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
