Part-time docent for Beacon Institute | Clarkson University’s Center for Environmental Innovation and Education (CEIE) building at Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY.

Must be available on weekends for fill-in with our weekend docent position.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Energetic, friendly, well-groomed, computer knowledge a must.  $10 per hour.  Ideal for senior or retired person with love of the environment and nature.  Seasonal; April through November.

I've been hearing about the airbnb phenomena; where homeowners (and often problematical when renters try it on the places they rent) rent out all or part of their place to people for short periods of time, like regular B&Bs, but w/o the breakfast.  A quick view of the airbnb.com website shows that at least 9 are listed in the city limits of Beacon, but what is really amazing, is there are at least 7 in a small cluster in Glenham, all within a few houses of each other (perhaps one owner…

There is still time for the 'Raising Backyard Chickens' workshop next Sunday with Beaconites and coup owners Helanna Bratman and John Waldie.

I spoke with the very gracious Helenna last week for the article. Sounds like a great workshop for anyone interested in sharing their outdoor living space with these fine feathered friends.…

Hello,

Does anyone know of a rehearsal space available in/near Beacon that I can give music lessons in?  I'm a music teacher and usually give them in my home but can't be there now due to mold.  Looking for this Monday, 3-6 pm.  Or, perhaps a church that rents space?

Thanks,

Michele Scher

The City of Beacon will be launching a new website shortly.But,we need some of your photos!! Got some great pics you'd like to share? Please send them to cityofbeacon@cityofbeacon.org.
All photos will be properly credited.

There is a dog wandering Cliff Street. Collar, no tag.

Is she (he?) yours?

I don't speak Dog, so I have no idea how or why she got so cold, scared, and lonely.

Hey like I said before, fantastic night it was!!! Here is the list of musicians that rocked Beacon last night at the one and only Joe's Irish Pub .

Harley Fine guitar and vocals, Michael Randolph guitar, Bob Moliterno bass, Billy Smith(Mud Cat) drums, Dan Platt guitar, Mitch Florian drums, Seth Masten bass, Jonathan Walsh guitar and vocals, Charlie Adams guitar and vocals, Tony Cenicola drums, Janni drums, William Paschall drums, Robert Murphy bass, Glenn Sacchi drums, Jake Benedict…

Spend some time at the Farm this summer picking herbs, veggies and flowers. Buy a Market Card now, and never worry about stopping at the bank to pick up cash on the way to the Farmers Market again! Check out the details on the website: http://www.commongroundfarm.org/shop/buy.html

Click here to download an application and informational…

Can anyone make a recommendation? How about JK Tech?

Common Ground Farm summer farm camp includes weekly programs focusing on food, farming, animals, outdoor skills, homesteading, nature, and art. Learn more and register on our online storefront.

Children will spend time in the garden, at the pond, in the field, in the barn, and along our nature trails. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how food is grown—from the soil, to…