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The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then 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 the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---AN INDEX TO THE SUMMER OF 1977 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON POSTS

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Without fail---every year---BY SPECIAL REQUEST:

AN INDEX TO THE SUMMER OF 1977 IN CROTON POSTS HERE AT EVERYTHING CROTON.

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW. Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Become a member today. Pictured to the right: Lucio LaForgia and Mark Phillips--click on the image.

SUMMER OF 1977:

PART ONE, go to EverythingCroton: THE SUMMER OF 1977 IN CROTON

PART TWO, go to EverythingCroton: THE SUMMER OF 1977 IN CROTON, PART TWO

PART THREE, go to EverythingCroton: THE SUMMER OF 1977 IN CROTON, PART THREE

PART FOUR, go to https://bit.ly/2trL56B

PART FIVE, go to https://bit.ly/1JFkAOi

CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026

Congratulations SAS Class of 2026!

Students were accepted to the following selective Private and Catholic High Schools in New York and the surrounding Tri State Area:

Archbishop Stepinac, Cardinal Spellman High School, Iona Preparatory, Kennedy Catholic, Maria Regina, Preston High School, St. Vincent Ferrer, School of the Holy Child, The Ursuline School and Xavier High School all in New York, and the Academy of the Holy Angels in New Jersey.

Congratulations to all of our students in The Class of 2026!

We are so proud of you!  May God bless you in this next chapter of your education! St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLY NAME OF MARY'S CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2026

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CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLY NAME OF MARY'S CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2026.

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IN THE NEWS---WHO DENIES THE LAB LEAK

FROM PAT FIDOPIASTIS, Professor of Microbiology at California Polytechnic State University---YOUR EDITOR'S NOTE: NOT AN EASY READ, but worth the time.

The Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) was commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) to discover the origin of SARS-CoV-2. Unsurprisingly, a recent paper from members of SAGO concluded...MORE AT The WHO Denies the Lab Leak

WHAT WAS PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN, MARCH AND APRIL 1961

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WHAT WAS PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT MARCH AND APRIL 1961--CLICK ON THE IMAGES.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, 2025 UPDATED, AN INDEX 2 THE "WHAT'S PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN" POSTS @ EVERYTHING CROTON AND MORE

EDGE FAMILY SUMMER SOCCER LESSONS

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EDGE FAMILY SUMMER SOCCER LESSONS

Summer Soccer Lessons 

Looking to keep your kids active and improve their skills? We’re offering soccer lessons this summer for children ages 5-11!

*  Individual sessions
*  Small groups
*  Specialized clinics

We are twin brothers and rising seniors on the CHHS Varsity Soccer team. We’ve been playing soccer since early elementary and were part of the original team that started Croton FC. We love the game and can't wait to pass our experience and footwork skills down to the next generation of local players!

Call to schedule your sessions: (914) 574-1696

SOME CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, ETC. CROTON AND BEYOND

For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence:

***HOW TO SUPPORT OFFICER TOONE; CLICK HERE

***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

***SUMMERFEST IS 6/7; Many of your local churches and service organizations---LIONS, ROTARY, KNIGHTS, VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, FIRE DEPT/EMS VOLUNTEERS, CROTON Arboretum, ETAL.---have tables, raffles, food booths or other fundraisers. Please give/do what you can.

***FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE--GOFUNDME FOR DECLAN COADY, fallen soldier, go to EverythingCroton: FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE--GOFUNDME FOR DECLAN COADY

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

***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

***Blood Drive May 30, 2026. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm---Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room. Save Lives and donate at the Blood Drive at Croton Free Library. Every donation helps! Visit the Library website to learn more.

***VOLUNTEER OPP--CLEAN Croton Silver Lake Park Trash Cleanup--Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Silver Lake Park: Join CLEAN Croton for a community park cleanup at Silver Lake Park. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and bring bug spray. Meet at the main parking lot before heading to the cleanup site. Visit the Village website to learn more.

***VOLUNTEER; GARLIC MUSTARD REMOVAL; GO TO EverythingCroton: ANOTHER CHANCE TO HELP OUR PARKS--1ST ANNUAL GARLIC MUSTARD REMOVAL EXTRAVAGANZA

***CURRENT CROTON LIONS RAFFLE EverythingCroton: ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND FOR THE CROTON LIONS CLUB

***6/17 SIP AND PAINT NIGHT, SISTERHOOD; GO TO EverythingCroton: 6/17 - TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD SIP AND PAINT NIGHT

***HONORING DON DAUBNEY EverythingCroton: BASKETBALL CLINIC @ PVC MAIN GYM HONORING LEGENDARY COACH DON DAUBNEY--HOSTED BY THE VILLAGE OF CROTON HEART COMMITTEE

CURRENTLY TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA---NANTUCKET UNITARIANS---LESBIAN "REVEREND" SPECIFICALLY---CANCEL JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS BECAUSE....

BECAUSE....white people are "privileged" and honoring America "PERPETUATES THE HARM, INJUSTICE, AND ANTI-DEMOCRATIC PROCESS....."

Yada yada yada---click on the image--which speaks for itself.  See Instagram for more.

Local facebook is all abuzz about the Daily caller article---here's the link---we'll skip the chatter which is pretty damning.  It is unknown whether the local branch of this church will weigh in or if the other denominations are in solidarity. Questions should be directed to the appropriate clergy not here.

Lesbian Minister Cancels July 4 Celebrations In Political Protest | The Daily Caller

SUMMER FLOWER RE-STOCK AT APPLE FARM

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WE JUST LOVE THE "FLOWER MARKET" SECTION OF APPLE FARM IN CROTON. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO for their re-stock, while supplies last of course)

THANK YOU FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES---THE CARNIVAL!

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From our Faith Formation Families… Thank you to the Knights of Columbus members for their support in making the Faith Formation Carnival a fantastic event! They set up for activities and generously provided food, snacks and beverages which the children enjoyed immensely. It was so much fun! As always, we appreciate all you do for us! Thank you also to the volunteers, including our catechists and the 8th graders who assisted with this very special event. 20260524.pdf

IT'S SATURDAY AND...

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy----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 the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED FOR THE SEASON), Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, BARRE ON HUDSON, THE ORGANIC TEACHING KITCHEN, Matters Coffee, Raga, and more.

NY POST--ILLEGAL MIGRANT, ACCUSED OF EXECUTING LOYOLA STUDENT SHERIDAN GORMAN, CAUGHT WITH WEAPON IN JAIL

The Venezuelan illegal immigrant accused of killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was caught with a weapon down his pants inside the Chicago prison where he awaits his murder trial. Jose Medina-Medina, 26, was caught with a 6-inch shank in his pants when Cook County jail officials searched the suspected killer on Thursday, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said, according to NBC Chicago. MORE AT Illegal immigrant Jose Medina accused of killing Loyola student Sheridan Gorman caught with weapon in his pants inside jail

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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

     

Because life gets busy--- 

***TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE; CLICK HERE

***TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, DR. JILL, POT SHOP AND MORE; GO T0 EverythingCroton: TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE FINAL FRIDAY IN MAY

***FROM THE NEW CROTON NEWS SITE---LEAF BLOWER, SPEED CAMERAs, THAT SOUTH RIVERSIDE NY FORWARD GRANT; click here

***HONORING COACH DON DAUBNEY; GO TO EverythingCroton: BASKETBALL CLINIC @ PVC MAIN GYM HONORING LEGENDARY COACH DON DAUBNEY--HOSTED BY THE VILLAGE OF CROTON HEART COMMITTEE

***NEW FROM ADRIANA--AND TURTLES TOO; GO TO EverythingCroton: SOME WEDNESDAY GUESTS! ADRIANA, TURTLES AND MORE---A NEW UPDATE FROM MY MSMERMAIDLIFE

***THE CROTON GARDENER #4; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE CROTON GARDENER #4

***THANK YOU TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--HONORING A PRIEST-VETERAN AND CROTON RESIDENT, PHOTOS TOO; CLICK HERE

***SARCONE ETAL. HUDSON VALLEY DRUG BUST; GO TO EverythingCroton: WITH MENTION OF SARCONE ETAL.-- HUDSON VALLEY DRUG TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE DEALER GETS FEDERAL TIME

***NEW BLOG SERIES 250 TUESDAYS! #4; click here

***CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE DEACONS CELEBRATNG THEIR ORDINATIONS DURING JUNE---CLICK here