WE LOVE WEEKENDS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

Some local weekend happenings you may have missed as life returns to normal here in the Hudson Valley--AND jofully without masks in many cases......Click on the links!  

Bookmark this post for updates all weekend. POST COMES DOWN AFTER 4PM ON SUNDAY.  And remember--support your local business and crafts community whenever possible! Because they support YOU! 

SO......LET'S KEEP THOSE THOSE SHOPPING DOLLARS LOCAL IF WE CAN....NOW MORE THAN EVER -- KEEP TRACK OF UP-TO-THE-MINUTE COMMERCE AND CRAFTS NEWS AT THE CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FACEBOOK PAGE---GO TO https://www.facebook.com/groups/1514096128849343/

FATHER'S DAY HAPPENINGS, DINING SUGGESTIONS, GIFTS AND MORE  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/just-reminder-that-fathers-day-is-june_19.html

SOME FATHER'S DAY GOODIES AT ROBBIN'S  https://www.facebook.com/robbins.pharm.3/videos/1080269599165531

WEATHER https://westchester.news12.com/weather

6/19 WITHOUT A NET AT SENASQUA https://www.facebook.com/thebandwithoutanet/posts/173231738139985

6/19 LITTLE BEAR CAR SHOW MONTROSE FIRE HOUSE  https://www.littlebearauto.com/2021-little-bear-car-show/

6/19 WINE TASTING AT DEPREZ 6/19 https://mailchi.mp/dab3f385b246/dads

6/19 BLACK ROCK KITCHEN, Jennie Colabatistto Quartet at Black Rock Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/events/761382191203137/?ref=newsfeed

DEPREZ & CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER THROUGH JUNE 30TH...Croton Community Nursery School is so excited to be partnering with Deprez Wines & Spirits for our Scholarship Fundraiser. During the month of June, a portion of sales of all wines and champagnes will be donated to the school’s Scholarship Fund when you mention “CCNS” at checkout.  This is the perfect opportunity to stock up for summer and Father’s Day while giving back to the community.

LOCAL THRIFT SHOP OPPORTUNITIES; CLICK HERE 

THE ANNUAL HARMON MULTI-FAMILY TAG SALE CONTINUES 6/19, 6/20; MORE INFO HERE 

WONDERFUL THINGS AT MELITA'S  https://www.facebook.com/melitashome/

6/19 AT THE GREEN GROWLER  https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenGrowler/photos/a.711264038918263/4404010602976903/

UPDATED: BEACH, POOL & WATER PARK OPENINGS 2021 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/beach-pool-water-park-openings-2021.html

TEMPLE ISRAEL'S CALENDAR  https://www.tinw.org/calendar

HEN HUD LIBRARY, NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, NO APPT. NECESSARY  https://henhudfreelibrary.org/

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND THE PARISH OF ST. CHRISTOPHER/ST. PATRICK, THEIR WORSHIP SCHEDULE, EVENTS, BULLETIN IS HERE

IN PERSON SERVICES HAVE BEGUN AGAIN AT AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH; MORE INFO AT  https://stascroton.wordpress.com/2021/06/10/in-person-sunday-worship-resumes-on-june-13th/

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND HOLY NAME OF MARY, THE BULLETIN IS NOW ONLINE AT https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/6747/bulletins/20210620.pdf

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND OUT SAVIOUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Masks no longer required--June 16, 2021.......For those who did not see the press conference yesterday, Gov. Cuomo has lifted the mask requirements in the state. After an email discussion with the council, we too have decided that masks will be optional both outdoors and indoors.  MORE AT https://www.oursaviourcroton.org/2021/06/16/masks-no-longer-required/

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND ST. AUGUSTINE ROMAN CATHOLIC, THE BULLETIN IS NOW ONLINE AT  https://parishesonline.com/find/st-augustine-church-10562/bulletin/file/03-0907-20210620B.pdf

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, SERVICE INFO, ETC.  https://ourredeemerlcms.org/index.html

FOR ASBURY METHODIST ZOOM SERVICE INFO  https://www.facebook.com/AsburyCrotonUMC/

DOG FRIENDLY DINING AT THE OCEAN HOUSE--FROM THEIR FB PAGE-- Thank you Westchester magazine for including Ocean House in your dog friendly article. Yes we are dog friendly and we have treats and a ice cold bowl of water for our well behaved four legged friends.

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DOG FRIENDLY DINING, A LIST OF LOCAL OPTIONS FROM THE RIVER JOURNAL....includes, among others, The Tavern at Croton Landing, The Blue Pig---KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Read more at https://riverjournalonline.com/around-town/dog-friendly-dining-for-any-occasion/24714/

Vegan, gluten free, vegetarian options locally  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/vegetarian-gluten-free-vegan-local.html

AND NOW A WORD FROM VAN WYCK WINES & LIQUORS---MONKEY 47 DISTILLER'S CUT GIN

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Was gifted a bottle of this! THE BEST!

AND NOW A WORD FROM VAN WYCK WINES & LIQUORS--Each year, @monkey47 produces a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition Distiller’s Cut gin that sets the hearts of bartenders and gin enthusiasts aflutter. Utilizing sun-dried nutmeg seeds for this batch, blenders were extremely particular in creating the perfect balance of aromas and flavor before maturing the gin for three months in containers before bottling. A true treat for the serious mixologist!  MORE HERE. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, LEASHED DOGS, BLACK ROCK PARK 6/21

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING,LEASHED DOGS, BLACK ROCK PARK 6/21; MORE HERE

TODAY AT SENASQUA! WITHOUT A NET IS BACK! 6/19

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WITHOUT A NET IS BACK! CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

TAPSMITH PRESENTS...AT SENASQUA!

6/19, 3 TO 7 PM

https://www.facebook.com/thebandwithoutanet/posts/173231738139985

JUST A REMINDER THAT FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 20TH

Just a reminder that Father's Day is June 20th.  And so.......THE VINTAGE DAD set of images at Flickr HAS BEEN UPDATED--vintage ads, catalog pages and more dedicated to those good old Dads everywhere.

Click on the link and enjoy: http://bit.ly/1FANuva

To the right is a 1961 ad for THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET.  For those who don't know, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American television sitcom, which aired on ABC from October 3, 1952, to April 23, 1966, and starred the real-life Nelson family. The series starred the entertainment duo of Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their sons, David and Ricky. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' neighbor "Thorny".  CLICK ON THE PHOTO.

You may also enjoy these photos from the 2013, 2015 and 2016 St. Anthony/Father's Day processions at Holy Name of Mary here in the village:

Click on the link here to see photos from the 2016 procession. 

Click here to see photos from the 2015 procession. 

Click here to see the very first event--2013.

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AND SOME LOCAL FATHER'S DAY GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

HOLY SMOKE BBQ

ABH

GOODIE BASKETS FROM COOKE'S LITTLE SHOPPE OF FLOWERS ; SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR OPTIONS  https://www.croton.florist/fathers-day-flowers.php

FINO FOR FATHER'S DAY  https://www.facebook.com/FinoCroton

CROTON BAIT & TACKLE!  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/05/croton-bait-tackle-fishermans-paradise.html

MEN'S OPTIONS AT RUTHENY JEWELRY  https://www.ruthenyjewelry.com/category/men-s

FATHER'S DAY AT YUKA'S https://www.facebook.com/yukaslatinfusion/videos/851453982437432 

MORE CRT WOKE REVOLT

There’s an anti-”woke’’ revolt brewing at Manhattan’s posh Spence School. Some parents involved with the ultra-exclusive Upper East Side academy are mounting a letter-writing campaign demanding that the administration take “a step backward’’ from its alleged out-of-control political correctness — after The Post......MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/06/18/parents-revolt-at-nyc-posh-spence-school-amid-race-video-scandal/

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MORE CRT IN THE NEWS AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/critical-backlash-parents-unite-against.html

WINE TASTING AT DEPREZ 6/19

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 WINE TASTING AT DEPREZ 6/19 https://mailchi.mp/dab3f385b246/dads

THE JUNE CET PRINCPAL'S NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE

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THE JUNE CET PRINCPAL'S NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE; CLICK HERE. 

AND NOW SOME GREAT NEWS: SAVE THE DATES 7/24 & 7/25 ST. AUGUSTINE R.C. CHURCH "SUMMER CELEBRATION" 2021

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GREAT NEWS!

SAVE THE DATES 7/24 & 7/25  FOR THE ST. AUGUSTINE R.C. CHURCH "SUMMER CELEBRATION" 2021

RAFFLES, GAMES, MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS, RIDES!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ MORE.

CRITICAL BACKLASH: PARENTS UNITE AGAINST CRITICAL RACE THEORY, THE LATEST

For those following this issue given recent events, the latest:

Group with Marxist ties behind critical race theory push in schools

As the controversy over critical race theory in public schools heats up, activists on both sides of the debate have spent massive amounts of time and money on a topic that takes aim at white privilege in America.  It's the latest front in the culture war over how students should be taught U.S. history. Its roots date back to the early 1970s, but it has become a modern-day flashpoint that has moved from the classrooms into politics. Now, some are wondering who is funding the movement and why.

Parents Defending Education, an advocacy group headed by conservative Nicole Neily, said parents should be wary of progressive groups behind teaching critical race theory.

"Through a stealth marketing campaign, Black Lives Matter — the global enterprise not the cause with lowercased letters — found its way into their children’s homeroom classroom with its divisive, political agenda — putting students just one click away from the Black Lives Matter Political Action Committee....MORE HERE

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MORE AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/for-those-with-concerns-about-critical.html

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THE LATEST FROM THE CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT; please refer all questions and comments about this..."content"....to the school district. Thank you.  SEE THE JUNE PRESENTATION REPORT HERE.

AMAZING CORN CHOWDER AT CROTON COLONIAL DINER

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Had the most amazing Corn Chowder at Croton Colonial yesterday----the absolute best around for miles!  Of course, it's seasonal so get it while you can.  

For more about the Croton Colonial Restaurant and Diner---and their famous Greek Lemon soup too---visit  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/12/we-love-greek-lemon-soup-at-croton-diner.html

A REMINDER - BLOOD DRIVE, ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC, PARISH HALL - JUNE 27TH, SPONSORED BY HUDSON VALLEY BLOOD CENTER

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6/27 BLOOD DRIVE, ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC, PARISH HALL; CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THEIR 6/6 BULLETIN

FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND THE PARISH OF ST. CHRISTOPHER AND ST. PATRICK....

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FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND THE PARISH OF ST. CHRISTOPHER & ST. PATRICK, FATHER GEORGE HAS BEEN APPOINTED FOR A SECOND SIX YEAR TERM TO THE PARISH,  THE 6/20 BULLETIN IS ALSO ONLINE AT https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/03/1268/20210620B.pdf 

There's also news about the thirft shop---and a reminder that the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Msgr. Francis J. Ansbro Council 462 will be selling their annual charity raffle tickets on June 26 and 27 at Saint Christopher and Saint Patrick Church at all their masses both in Buchanan and Verplanck.

FOR THOSE OF US WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN PORTLAND, THE MADNESS CONTINUES, BLM, PORTLAND'S ENTIRE POLICE RIOT SQUAD OF 50 RESIGNS

The Portland Police Union said the officers would be leaving the squad in response to the indictment on Tuesday of member Corey Budworth; MORE HERE