Section: Croton-on-Hudson Charities & Fundraising
May 9, 2008
This Way to the 'Giant Garage Sale' Saturday
The Croton Friends of History are offering residents a chance to ‘divest’ themselves of all those things that are just taking up space around their houses. And best of all, the contributions all go to a good cause—namely the Friends of History, and their very-popular series of free, entertaining and educational programs. So, why not donate your no-longer-needed items to their upcoming garage sale. To participate, simply drop off your donated items at 108 Old Post Road South on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. And, if you’re unable to bring them yourself, please call 914-271-3135 to arrange for pick-up (for any & everything except clothing).
Then, on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the GIANT garage sale opens to the public.
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April 30, 2008
Croton Lacrosse 'UnderArmour' Shirts Still Available
To the editor (and filed under “last-minute” gift ideas):
Croton Youth Lacrosse will be selling Under Armour gray wicking tee-shirts (loose style), printed with Croton Lacrosse and lacrosse sticks (see art below) for $25. If you would like to order this shirt please provide the following information NO LATER THAN 5/1/08—all orders will be placed on 5/2/08 and should be available for pick up by May 23rd:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Size (any size can be ordered - adult or youth):
Quantity:
Please contact me with any questions and please forward this email to anyone you think may be interested in this.
Thanks!
Dorothy McEntee 914-271-2971
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April 21, 2008
May Fair, May Fair!
To the Editor:
Croton Community Nursery School (CCNS) is hosting their annual May Fair on Saturday, May 3rd. The fair begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. Admission is FREE!
The Fair will offer games, music, bouncing castle, food, arts & crafts, puppet show, prizes, and a selection of environmentally friendly products and demonstrations from the Shaklee Corporation. The rain date is Sunday, May 4.
CCNS is located at 25 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson (map). Proceeds from the day will support renovation of the playground and programs and services throughout the year.
Best regards,
Suzanne Smith
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February 23, 2008
Croton Unitarian Youth Group Praised for Helping New York City Homeless
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Croton, Briarcliff, and Ossining recently hosted an educational Sunday Service about “Midnight Run,” an organization which provides food and clothing to homeless people not in shelters. The Unitarian Youth Group then participated in an actual Midnight Run on December 31, 2007, collecting food and clothing for homeless people, and taking these items to actual individuals on the street.
Midnight Run began in 1984 when a group from South Presbyterian Church in Dobbs Ferry, New York, decided to volunteer at a Manhattan soup kitchen. After noticing that some of the homeless were taking extra food, they investigated, and discovered that there were substantial numbers of the homeless who were not coming to the soup kitchens. Rather, a few of the homeless poor had started an informal system to distribute excess food to their friends on the street.
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February 10, 2008
Hold the Date: Book Lover's Silent Auction Benefit on March 1st
Whether you collect cookbooks, love a good mystery, or just enjoy an occasional “guilty pleasure,” the Croton Free Library Association has a book for you at their first-ever Book Lovers’ Silent Auction and party on Saturday, March 1, 2008. You can enjoy food and wine—donated by local establishments—and listen to live music by local performers while you bid on any of the 40 packages offered. Over 125 brand new books are for sale, all donated by major New York publishers, and most of the packages are supplemented with gifts from local businesses.
Viewing of auction items will be available at 12 Noon in the library’s Ottinger Room. The party—and bidding—will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Croton Free Library Association, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary in conjunction with the library. A fundraising organization of the library, the association supports the library’s programs and services as well as special events throughout the year.
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January 18, 2008
CHEF's Dine-A-Round Set for February 2nd
The third annual Croton-Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) Dine-A-Round will take place Saturday, February 2, 2008, starting at 6 PM. Traditionally this event raises over $10,000 for the Croton-Harmon School District.
The evening will starts with appetizers at the home of Molly and Chuck Folta. The Folta home was built during prohibition as a “getaway party house” for Manhattanites. The original bar is still in the Folta basement so it is fitting to start the evening’s festivities here. The talented Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School string musicians, directed by Sara Worden, will be playing during the cocktail hour.
At 8 PM dinner will be served at many different homes around town. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience some of the eclectic homes of Croton while mingling with old and new friends.
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January 17, 2008
Croton Cub Scouts Serve Pancakes at Breakfast Sunday
Croton-on-Hudson’s Cub Scout Pack 28 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM. The breakfast will be held in the gymnasium of the Holy Name of Mary Church, located at 110 Grand Street in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
Croton’s scouts will be serving up plenty of hearty pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee—so please come hungry! All proceeds will be going to support the Croton Caring Committee and our local Cub Scout program. The suggested donation is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children and seniors. All are welcome, so please don’t miss this opportunity to support your community and beyond—one pancake at a time!
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November 26, 2007
Holiday Gift Sale for Charity Opens Thursday in Montrose
Reader Eileen C. writes in with news of an upcoming Christmas/Holiday Sale at the Carriage House Thrift Shop at the Church of the Divine Love in Montrose, New York.
The gift sale takes place on Thursday, November 29 and Saturday, December 1, 2007 and features an assortment of gifts, toys, decorations and more. The Church of the Divine Love is located at 80 Sunset Road, Montrose, New York (Rt. 9A to Kings Ferry Rd).
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October 28, 2007
Video: Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger 10k Race
Run on a beautiful October day with sunny skies and temps in the mid-seventies, the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger 10k race started in front of the Croton Harmon High School and finished in the same spot only 33 minutes later for winner Conor McGee of Woodside, New York.
The following video includes the 10k race start and action at the finish line for every runner that crossed in less than 70 minutes time.
View the official race results from the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger, held on October 21, 2007, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
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October 19, 2007
Bookmark Sunday for Croton Library's Book & Bake Sale
Hey Crotonites! Set aside some time on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the Croton Free Library “Book and Bake Sale” (“Early Birds” are invited to arrive between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM with a $10.00 admission). The sale features stacks of bargains some really great home-baked goods!
Volunteers are needed to set up on Saturday, November 17, or to work at the sale. Help is also needed for clean-up at the end of the day. Donations of baked goods can be dropped of Saturday during library hours, or Sunday morning during the sale. Please call 914-271-6612 for more information.
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October 9, 2007
Benefit: Croton Community Nursery School Tag & Bake Sale Set for October 20
The Croton Community Nursery School (CCNS) will hold their annual Tag & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. rain or shine. The Tag and Bake Sale will feature a 50/50 Raffle, and gently used kids clothing, toys, furniture, books, games, videos and homemade baked goods. All proceeds from the Tag and Bake Sale will go the CCNS Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund helps families in need pay for pre-school tuition at CCNS.
If you have gently used kids’ clothing, toys, books, puzzles, furniture, etc., please drop off items at CCNS any time after October 8, 2007.
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September 6, 2007
Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Croton Family
At the Thomas Carvel Country Club in Pine Plains, New York, on September 22, 2007, the Knights of Columbus, Croton-on-Hudson, will host a golf outing to raise money for the Duffy family—whose son John is seriously ill.
Foursomes should contact Jim Moore at 914-271-8093 to sign up for the day-long event which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, followed by a dinner served with beverages and dessert. Door prizes will also be given away to participants while outing tickets are available for $90.00 per golfer.
For those who cannot attend the golf outing and wish to make a donation directly to the Duffy family, please send it to the John Duffy fund at:
The Knights of Columbus
PO Box 273
Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520
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