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July 2008 News (15)

University Settlement Pool Hours

City of Beacon Recreation announced the summer 2008 pool hours:
Mon-Fri 11am to 1pm, 5pm to 7pm
Sat & Sun 12-6pm

Does anyone know the history of the University Settlement Camp? I'd be curious to know.

-Kelly

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 31, 2008 at 10:16pm — 2 Comments

Theater on Main could be a Big (not for profit) Deal

This is just to spotlight the scoop on the old theater on Main Street - as posted by member Cabot Parsons in the forums.

"There is currently a plan by a local nonprofit organization to renovate the theatre into a performing art and film center with three performance spaces: a 960 seat music hall, a 150 seat black box experimental theatre (with a resident theatre company) and a… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 25, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Beaconbookmarks.com

I just found a link to this cute site by local artists that produces wooden bookmarks using high-quality woods and scrap hardwood whenever possible. Each one is handmade and topped with a protective water-based clear satin finish. They all feature either original drawings or a letter stamped directly onto the wood. They've sold their goods at the Rengade Craft Fair in Brooklyn recently.

Added by Erin Giunta on July 24, 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Welcome to new members! We have an official URL

Just a shout out to all the new members here - feel free to introduce yourself here if you're into that. I LOVE that there is a mix of newcomers and old-timers showing up.

I've added a space where you can write more about yourself on your profile page if you choose, just click on EDIT next to your Profile and you'll see a box for "More about me."

And please spread the word, we've got our own URL: www.beaconcitizen.com and you can even put a… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 23, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Amazing Photos and More: Beacon Historical Society

Based in the Howland Cultural Center, the BHS is actively recording and commemorating the rich history of Beacon. They need members and volunteers.

To become a member and receive the newsletter and updates, mail a $20 donation to:

Beacon Historical Society

P.O. Box 89

Beacon, NY 12508

To become a volunteer, please call: (845) 831-0514

If you would like to… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 23, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Beacon Art Supply is for sale / Closeout Sale

This just went out to the BAS mailing list in the past week: "In just a little over two years, we've grown to become exactly what we set out to be--an entity embedded in the fabric of the Beacon community. Life has caused us to make some major changes, but we feel strongly that this store should still be here. If you or someone you know would be interested in taking this project on, please contact us for more information. (info@beaconartsupply.com)"

The BIG Sale Begins… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 22, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Beacon Film Flam: Call for entries, vendors

The Beacon Art Salon & Fovea Exhibitions presents

The Beacon Film Flam

An arts-crafts-puppet village & outdoor film festival

Saturday, September 13, 2008, Noon – 10:00 pm

At the lot on Main Street’s West End at Cross Street

Arts Village: Noon – 6pm

Film Festival: 7pm (dusk) – 10 pm

Fine arts and crafts vendors will sell their wares throughout the day. Music performances, puppet shows and film showings are free to the public.… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 21, 2008 at 12:25pm — No Comments

Stewart Airport - NYC Tunnel Gets Cash Boost

By Dan Htoo-Levine, Poughkeepsie Journal

NEW WINDSOR - More funds have been secured for the proposed link between Stewart International Airport here and New York City, this time for a possible tunnel.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced Tuesday $75 million in appropriations were secured to support Access to the Region's Core - a tunnel that would link New Jersey to New… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 21, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments

THE CLEARWATER MOMENT radio program debut

This Monday July 14th, Clearwater will premiere our new radio show "The Clearwater Moment" on WAMC radio in Albany.

WAMC has many sister stations in our area, check their website for the frequency in your area. The two-minute module will air at approximately 11:11am each weekday morning during

Roundtable. One episode each week will also be selected to be repeated during the weekend.

You may also listen to an MP3 recording of the show… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 12, 2008 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Vintage Beacon Postcards

A website called SMS Noveltiques has several Beacon and Newburgh postcards from a bygone era. Here's what they have:

Incline Train and Monument, Mt Beacon, N.Y. This post card is captioned "Car Just Starting Steep Incline, Beacon , N.Y." and "Monument on Mt. Beacon.". The detail in the card is better than my photo shows. It is marked published by Ruben's Newburgh,… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 11, 2008 at 11:05am — No Comments

Electric Windows gains web-wide attention

The massively popular blog, Cool Hunting — "the ever-addicting blog for anything and everything groovy, sassy and hip" — has posted a video of the Electric Windows installation at the eastern end of Main. You can see their write up and the video… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 11, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

River Pool is open!

The design of the partially submerged pool is environmentally sensitive and makes for a safe wading area that protects bathers from boaters and currents. With a permeable floor and sides that work as a below-water fence, the twenty-foot diameter wading pool allows river water to flow through it. The entire structure is supported by floating fiberglass seats in rainbow colors.

River Pool is a volunteer-run, non-profit. Click… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 11, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Café Maya on Main no more....

...the manager at Maya Café on Rte. 9 said a location is open in Wappinger's and they're planning a taco stand type of establishment for Beacon in the fall.

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 9, 2008 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Shambhala Yoga Opens Today

Just off of Main Street on Chestnut, Shambhala Yoga opens its doors today and offers classes daily.

See you on the mat.

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 9, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Welcome to The Beacon network & group blog!

Hello fellow Beaconites,

My name is Kelly Kingman and I moved to Beacon in March of this year with my boyfriend and our 3 cats from Brooklyn. We learned of so many things going on in town that my natural urge as a journalist was to spread the information and help people connect. So, this network was born!

Some features of this network:

- write your own blog posts, preferably concerning local… Continue

Added by Kelly Kingman on July 9, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments