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🌱 Why didn’t Beacon police arrest the trio outside the county building?
You won't want to miss The Country Living Fair on the Beacon Patch calendar
Hello Beacon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why didn't Beacon police arrest the trio outside the county building?
- What's new inside Dia Beacon's latest long-term sculpture exhibition?
- See how a Beacon exhibit fits into this artist's bold journey
Also on today's calendar: The Country Living Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 83, low: 52.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Decision To Not Arrest Trio Yelling At County Building In Beacon Prompts Favoritism Concerns (dailyvoice.com) — Police in Beacon are explaining why three people yelling outside the county building at 223 Main Street were not arrested, despite possible low-level charges. Chief Thomas Figlia says officers used de-escalation techniques instead, stressing that this approach is common for minor offenses and people in crisis, and does not reflect favoritism toward anyone involved. 
• John Chamberlain's Works Return to Dia Beacon (airmail.news) — Beacon art lovers can now revisit John Chamberlain's powerful sculptures at Dia Beacon, where a new long-term exhibition traces his evolution from pliable materials back to twisted, painted steel. The show highlights how he transformed crushed car parts and other industrial scraps into vivid, space-altering forms, offering residents a substantial new reason to spend time at the museum.
• Botanical Photography: The Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics: Carol Bouyoucos (lenscratch.com) — Local art followers may recognize Beacon from photographer Carol Bouyoucos's recent show at BAU Gallery, listed among her key exhibitions. The profile explains how she builds large-scale digital botanical works inspired by Hudson Valley landscapes and art history, offering context for anyone who's seen or may seek out her work in Beacon and nearby towns.
📸 Around Beacon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beacon
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★ Featured events ★
- The Country Living Fair →
Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Kill the Buddah →
Saint Rita's Music Room, 85 Eliza St, Beacon
7:00 pm - Scene Building - Fall Intensive →
Lucky Dog, 333 Fishkill Ave., Beacon
7:15 pm - Farmstand: Fareground Food + Community - Dutchess County →
Memorial Field, 61 Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon
8:00 am - Beacon Happy Hour at Denning's Point Distillery →
Denning's Point Distillery, Beacon
4:00 pm - Live Writing →
Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon
7:30 pm - Two Way Comedy: Hudson Valley Funny Fest! →
Two Way Brewing Company, 18 West Main Street, Beacon
8:00 pm - Artist Talk and Closing Reception: John Cote, Alison Palmer, and Eileen Sackman "How Animals Transform Us: Art, Activism, and Storytelling" →
BAU Gallery, 506 Main Street, Beacon
2:00 pm - Deep Chemistry @ Carter's →
Beacon NY
8:00 pm - Tarot "Curds" Class →
The Cheese Shops - Beacon, 378 Main St, Beacon
6:30 pm - Market Day Crafts Fair in Fishkill →
Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 US-9, Fishkill
11:00 am - Science of Cheese Class →
The Cheese Shops - Beacon, 378 Main St, Beacon
6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
📣 Beacon Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reading & Math, Inc. posted a job opening for Math Tutor K-3 in Beacon. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician in Newburgh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beacon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newburgh
- Newburgh Awarded $2 Million For A Playground (hudsonvalleypress.com)
- Newburgh seeks residents for transportation advisory committee (midhudsonnews.com)
- Rev. Saul Williams Way Honors Legacy of Pastor (hudsonvalleypress.com)
Fishkill
- Man charged with DWI after wrong-way crash on I-84 in East Fishkill (newportdispatch.com)
Ok Beacon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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