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Buy Tickets to Thanksgiving Meat-O on Nov. 14

Beacon Hose is set to host the latest edition of one of our most popular events: the Thanksgiving Meat-O!

Our Thanksgiving Meat-O night will be Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-9 p.m. at the firehouse. A $10 admission fee buys you a seat, and we’ll have light refreshments. The features of the night are games of chance to win something special for your Thanksgiving table. We’ll have turkeys, hams, roasts, seafood, raffle baskets, mystery turkeys, and more up for grabs!

Starting this year, pre-paid tickets are required instead of paying at the door. To ensure your entire party sits together, we recommend one person from the party pays for all tickets. To complete your reservation, please do one of the following:

  • Purchase your tickets online by clicking here. You may include a note with your order if there’s something we should know, including desired seating arrangements.
  • Mail or drop off cash or a check (payable to Beacon Hose) to the firehouse at 35 North Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT 06403. Please include a written note with a name, phone number, email address, and any other info you’d like us to know.

Only those 21 and older are allowed, and the event is BYOB (alcohol is allowed) and BYOS (snacks!). The deadline to buy tickets is Wednesday, Nov. 11.

When we sell out of tickets, we will create a waiting list and email all ticketholders giving 24 hours notice to make any cancellations. Any cancellations made after that 24-hour window, or after Nov. 11, will be non-refundable.

Thank you for your cooperation as we implement this new policy, which has become necessary due to an increasing number of no-show RSVPs over the years. We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with all of you!

Fire Prevention Week 2026: Safe Charging is a Superpower

It’s almost one of our favorite weeks of the year at Beacon Hose — Fire Prevention Week, when we get to share important fire prevention and safety tips with our community.

We’ll celebrate Oct. 6 with our annual visits to local schools, but as we all know, Fire Prevention Day is every day.

Charge into Fire Safety

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower.” Every year, most of us have more and more products powered by lithium-ion batteries. They’re convenient, but they can be dangerous. Here are some fire prevention tips about lithium-ion batteries.

Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.

Charge devices safely. Always use cords that came with the product to charge, and replace them when they appear damaged. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface (many fires start from charging devices on beds and pillows). Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged. 

Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.

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