This is a talk for children as well as adults. Organics what is it and why is it important?

Come join horticulturist Richie Cabo at the Educational Center and then we will move to the garden to finish up the talk. Children will meet after the talk for a play date in the nature! Parents can meet and great eachother we have a great group of people so you can continue the conversation while the kids play.





Was  "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson ahead of it's time?Or are we just…

Thanks Peter Applebome!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/21/nyregion/in-beacon-an-arty-evening-stroll.html

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Second Saturday, a monthly assortment of art shows, free wine and cheese, street music and people-watching, has become a favored institution in this old Hudson River industrial town, where …

Hi Everyone this Sunday 7/22 at 2:30 pm- 3:00pm Sarah will lead the

Children's garden talk at the Sargent~Downing Gardens. Afterwards

families can relax and enjoy a nature play date from 3:-3:30pm at the

Sargent~Downing Gardens and Nursery in the University Settlement Camp

Park which has some of Beacon's most beautiful and historic

landscapes!



This weeks program is::

Herbal Children

See!  Taste!  Smell!  Let the children run wild and discover…

Beacon Flea Market will close for the month of August and reopen in September and October. Two more Sundays left in July! Come and check us out! Lots of great vendors selling true flea stuff. Boxes, trunks, furniture, books, vinyl, glassware, gently used designer items, and hand made crafts! Nothing new in bulk!

If you have items cluttering up your porch, attic or basement come on down to the flea and sell to a ready-made crowd! This is a 'true flea' - no new items or 'as seen on…

This is just so cool: the Danish are taking the idea of the highway system between the burbs and the urban cores, and applying it to bicycles only:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/world/europe/in-denmark-pedaling-to-work-on-a-superhighway.html

Meanwhile, us Americans rot in gridlock.

I nominate the old croton aqueduct as our first…

Nice feature on Second Saturday in Philipstown.info. Click here:

Great jam last night with some ass kickin talent. Thanks to all who were there to listen and Thank you to all the following very talented musicians, Carla Springer and Mark Springer vocals and guitar, Michael Randolph bass, Dan Platt guitar, Pete Reggio drums, Tom…

Beacon Botanicals Blog :

This site is about enjoying what nature has to offer. Featuring recipes, photo's, arts, crafts, handmade botanical bath and beauty products as well as instructions, how-to's and project idea's. I hope to provide information you need to delve into the world of all natural beauty products, essential oils, herbs, and other things that come up along the way that I feel are important to talk about on this subject and many more.

Please visit us at :…

Just want everyone in Beacon to know about the "movie extra" job scam being advertised locally.  From a "Yahoo Answers" reply:

Casting360.com and Talent6.com are the same company and both are a well known Advance Fee Job Scam. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of online complaints and as many Better Business Bureau complaints. 



The Los Angeles BBB as well as the National BBB give Casting360360 and Talent6 an "F" rating, which is actually…

 Great news for Beacon in this article  PoJo Crime Beat News 7/9/12   

I, personally, would like to thank the police chief and the mayor for jumping on this issue so early in their new position / new term...AND for getting it done.  Now, Beacon is…

Sick of ugly websites?

If you have a website, or are considering your first, book a complimentary strategy session. You can save time, money and costly mistakes by getting on the right path.

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The City of Beacon have top coated the Henry Street parking lot - it's a smooth black surface - Thank You! 

So...

Come and visit Beacon Flea in the morning!  Grab an iced coffee on Main Street and try out the 'new surface', fabulous vendors, great bargains, and wonderful treasures!

Sunday,…

Local Artist Jean Marc at work with the children creating Art. You Can look for these masterpieces in windows of Beacon…

Does anyone know if the cyclist involved in a serious bike accident on 9D Monday morning is ok? If anyone knows anythings please share; I hope he or she is recovering well. 

Hi, Although we are closed on Wednesday July 4th. If the need arises, (sick child) we are available. Of course in the case of any serious injury please go to the Hospital/emergency room. But if it is not as serious and your child still needs to see a doctor please call us (845) 831-5995 and leave a message. Dr. Bernardez will return your call.

Thank you.

Orange Pediatric Care, P.C.

Plant Part Salad

Come and learn about the parts of plants we eat every day. A few may surprise you! We’ll look at how a plant's different parts help it grow, survive, and reproduce. Kids will also collect, press, and preserve their own plant…