FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION---SOME CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISERS, VOLUNTEER OPPS, ETC., CROTON AND BEYOND

UPDATED AGAIN IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS----For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence---we're entering the busy season for service organizations, churches, charities, here and abroad, etc.:

***ASBURY is having a pre-RACE dinner before their annual HARRY CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER ENGAGEMENT; speaking of the annual Run, you can visit their website to make a contribution--or RUN--or walk Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger

***CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW; AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER! LET'S HOPE THE WEATHER COOPERATES--WE'LL TRY TO LET YOU KLNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE--GO TO EverythingCroton: JUST A REMINDER---9/27--CROTON AUTO SHOW

***10/10 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YC CLEANUP; SEEKS VOLUNTERS; GO HERE

***PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY AT HOLY NAME OF MARY ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DONATIONS/YARN ETC. GO TO EverythingCroton: THE NEXT HOLY NAME OF MARY PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY IS 9/22

***THANK YOU FROM DAUGHTERS OF ST. MARY; ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH; CLICK HERE

and THANK YOU PLATINUM PROPANE AND CAPRICCIO'S for helping with the St. Augustine Parish Festival--it's an important festival; go to EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE FESTIVAL THANK YOU'S! CAPRICCIO PIZZERIA & PLATINUM PROPANE

***Recent Holy Name and  St. Augustine bulletins listed those currently in our armed forces; here's an opportunity to give back from the late Father Brennan; go to EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012

***We have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

***10/4 REVERSE TASLICH, TEMPLE ISRAEL AND CROTON CLEAN; TO VOLUNTEER, SEE MORE AT Reverse Tashlich 2026 - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

***LOOK AT ALL THE QUILTS AND KITS OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF; GO TO EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN RECENTLY HAD THEIR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE QUILTS

***WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY

***VOLUNTEER NEW YORK HAS NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITIES; GO TO Volunteer New York!

***PEEKSKILL, LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS; GO TO EverythingCroton: DONATING TO LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS--HELPING CATS IN NEED

***SHERIDAN GORMAN scholarship fundraiser; GO TO EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME SHERDAN GORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

***CROTON LIONS GOFUNDME EAGLE SCOUT ARBORETUM PROJECT; EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS CLUB--GOFUNDME--DONATE TO SUPPORT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT IN BENEFIT OF CROTON ARBORETUM

***THANK YOU SHOPRITE AND FOX EKLOF POST; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON SHOPRITE AND FOX-EKLOF POST 505

and for their recent engagement (THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED) in the PATTERSON HISTORICAL SIGN DEDICATION; GO HERE AND FOR ED RIELY'S PIECE, GO HERE

***CROTON BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ONE LAST REMINDER----ICYMI--JOIN THE CROTON-HARMON BOOSTER CLUB TODAY!

***GREEN LIGHT NY, TEMPLE ISRAEL --Green Light NY project--Temple Israel of Northern Westchester worked with the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, RAC-NY, a network of over 30 congregations across the state, to support state legislation that is socially just and reflective of Jewish values. Learn more here.

***ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL ANNUAL CLOTHINGFEST ENDS ON 9/26; $5 BAG ON LAST DAY; go to EverythingCroton: REMINDER--ST AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - CROTON - CLOTHINGFEST----STARTS 9/19

***LIAM RUDDEN, EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE' CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, PROJECT; SEEKS DONATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN

GETTING A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW POT SHOP/CANNABIS RE-ZONING POSSIBLE IN THE HARMON SECTION OF THE VILLAGE

As you know, the village did not opt out when it could have. The new Croton.News AI site features the last meeting (9/16) where all this was discussed publicly, as well as the "creation of the Asst Village Manager post" (based on what was known at that time). BEST ANSWERED HERE---Much useful info at Croton narrows where cannabis shops could open, creates assistant village manager post — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

For those who have asked, the most up to date list of communities in Westchester that did opt out can be found at EverythingCroton: WESTCHESTER COUNTY SITEs THAT OPTED OUT OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND/OR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, THE MOST RECENT LIST

YOWZER, ANOTHER ONE---PROMINENT DEM HOLDEN BACKS BLAKEMAN OVER HOCHUL

From the "old neighborhood" for many of us back in the day: A former Democrat who served on the City Council is backing Republican Bruce Blakeman over incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in this year’s election, the GOP candidate’s campaign announced Wednesday. MORE AT Prominent NYC Democrat Bob Holden backs GOP's Bruce Blakeman over Hochul

AND IN RECENT DAYS FOR CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, REP. JARED GOLDEN; MORE AT EverythingCroton: DEMOCRATIC REP. JARED GOLDEN ENDORSES REPUBLICAN REP. MIKE LAWLER

HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN

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HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN

Last weekend Eagle Scout candidate Liam Rudden spoke about his project after masses---he is developing an outdoor area for prayer and meditation on the grounds of the Chapel as he works towards the rank of Eagle Scout. His project will include installing a statue of Jesus the Good Shepherd within a grotto and two benches. Please contribute to his fundraising effort to complete this beautiful addition to the Chapel property.

HOLY NAME OF MARY

PLS PUT LIAM RUDDEN IN THE CHECK NOTATION OR SCAN THE QR CODE IN THE VILLAGE BULLETIN PAGE 5 September 20, 2026 Final

VILLAGE DEBT POLICY

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

From time to time, readers send along items of potential interest. Every attempt is made to post these (when and if appropriate, time constraints, etc.), Here is the link to the Village-Debt-Policy; it is also screenshot below in case there is ever the proverbial glitch in the matrix. Click on the images.

SOLEMN FIRST VESPERS, MICHAELMAS, WITH HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL SIMONI, IMPRISONED 18 YEARS UNDER ALBANIA'S COMMUNIST REGIME

9/28 A very special event is coming up. Ernest Cardinal Simoni will be visiting the area and celebrating Solemn Vespers at the church of St. Margaret of Cortona in Riverdale, Bronx. 94-year-old Cardinal Simoni was imprisoned for 18 years under Albania's communist regime. Pope Francis called him a "living martyr" and elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 2016.

The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is honored to sponsor the vespers, which will take place this Monday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. A reception in the gymnasium will follow with an opportunity to greet the cardinal. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN RECENTLY HAD THEIR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE QUILTS

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

AMAZING! LOOK at all the quilts and kits OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF this year! (Church women not only bake it seems...smile).  They recently had their annual blessing of the quilts on 9/6; click on the image. FOR MORE ON OUR SAVIOUR, VISIT Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Please note: The pastor will be unavailable from September 25 through October 10, post-surgery.

CROTON'S STONE HOUSE WALKING TOURS--REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Three dates; registration required.  Click on the image. Go to Fall 2026 Online Registration & Program Registration Forms | Croton-on-Hudson, NY

HAWK MIGRATION SEASON

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

And so it has begun--the 2026 Hawk Migration Season. One of our favorite times of year .

Common migrating hawks in the Hudson Valley include:

Broad‑winged Hawk – often first in mid‑September
Sharp‑shinned Hawk – September–October
Cooper’s Hawk – September–October
Red‑tailed Hawk – October–November

And we have occasionally seen Harrier's out at the Croton Point above the landfill.

And look what was on my fence. Click on the photo.

p.s. Feed the Birds has wonderful guide books to help you identify all our local--and not so local visitors.

OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR BRUCE ODLAND

Bruce Odland, composer and sound artist of international standing and founder of the Tank Center for Sonic Arts in Rangely, Colo., died at his home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, on Sept. 17. He was 74 years old.

Born in Milwaukee and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, Bruce graduated from Northwestern University in 1974 in composition and conducting. In addition to his classical training, he explored the music he heard in rivers, machinery and city streets.  MORE AT Obituary – Bruce Odland | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

THE FREE PRESS: THE NEW YORK TIMES....YET AGAIN....

This will come as no surprise to many of the paper's former fans.  An excellent article by Maya Sulkin.  They've had a bad week publicity-wise: EXCLUSIVE: ‘The New York Times’ Sued by Shareholders Over Biased Israel Coverage

FACEBOOK PAGE - CROTON HARMON PARENT PORTAL: ACCESS, ISSUES, & UPDATES

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FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE--9/10/26 CROTON-HARMON OPENS SCHOOL WITH TIGHTER DEVICE LIMITS AND NEW PHONE PROCEDURES

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FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE--9/10/26 CROTON-HARMON OPENS SCHOOL WITH TIGHTER DEVICE LIMITS AND NEW PHONE PROCEDURES



Croton-Harmon began the school year with tighter classroom-device limits and revised high-school phone procedures. September 3 reports offered early impressions, while a new advisory committee will examine technology and learning.

Sep 10, 2026 ·By Matthew Broudy

MORE AT Croton-Harmon opens school with tighter device limits and new phone procedures — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR....

...the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)---just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

AND DON'T FORGET--9/26 CROTON OKTOBERFEST Calendar • Oktoberfest

AND 9/26 EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION OSSIING 250; GO TO EverythingCroton: OSSINING 250, EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION!

AND THE CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW 9/27; GO TO EverythingCroton: JUST A REMINDER---9/27--CROTON AUTO SHOW