Community Corner
Get Out: Croton Danish Fest, Sleepy Hollow Park to Park
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline for more information of each event that's listed alphabetically by town.
Croton: Grundlovsdag Festival 2013
Where: 1065 Quaker Bridge Road East, Croton-on-Hudson. For directions to the Danish Home, click here.When: Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission and parking free
Description: The annual Grundlovsdag celebrates Danish Constitution Day on the beautiful picnic grounds of the Danish Home in Croton. The day begins with a Danish church service with Pastor Julie Sløk of the Danish Seamen's Church in Brooklyn. Vendors open at noon. Food vendors will sell Danish foods including traditional Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), frikadeller (Danish meatballs), and wienerbrød (Danish pastry), as well as grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, strawberries & cream, Hawaiian shave ice, Carlsberg beer, and nonalcoholic refreshments. Also for sale will be handmade crafts, Danish teapots and coffeemugs, Danskofootwear, clothing, homemade rugbrød and leverpostej, and more. There will be a kids' activity area, the Tombola (with prizes of all sizes), the Art Barn (showcasing work from Danish-American artists), the annual raffle (with great prizes, click here for photos and a complete list), and vendors selling Danish cookies, rugbrød, knick-knacks, Dansko clogs, crafts, T-shirts, and more.
Irvington: Beltaine — a Celtic Celebration of Summer
Where: Irvington Public Library (12 S. Astor St.)
When: Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Cate and Michael Cain, directors of Avoca Music School, will be performing traditional Irish ballads and jigs to welcome the arrival of summer. Traditional Irish step dancing will also be demonstrated.
Larchmont-Mamaroneck: Larchmont Historical Society’s Spring House Tour 2013 “What’s Cooking?"
Where: Throughout LarchmontWhen: Sunday, June 2
Cost: $45 for LHS members/$50 for non-members
Description: Please join us for what will be a visual and culinary feast as chefs from Anna Maria’s, Coriander, Crush, España, Meateria, Plates, Vintage 1891 and Wasabi Restaurants prepare and serve delicious selections in eight historical Larchmont kitchens! Plus, new this year—as guests tour houses from the water to Winged Foot, there will be fun Silent Auction items in every home! Reception to follow at The Flower Bar, 11 Addison St., from 4-6 p.m.
Pleasantville: Dixieland Express Jazz Band Concert
Where: Mount Pleasant Public LibraryWhen: Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Dixieland Express Jazz Band specializes in Dixieland tradition of the early 20th century. Much of the group is made up of local musicians. This Sunday’s concert will feature the music of favorites like Al Jolson, George Gerswhin and Ethel Waters.
Rye: Vehicle Fair 2013
Where: Osborn Elementary School, RyeWhen: Sunday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or Shine
Cost: Pre-buy tickets online at www.ryelibrary.org for $30 per family (PLUS get two raffle tickets. Buy tickets at the gate for $35 per family (Food not included in ticket price.)
Description: Exciting vehicles to climb, ride and explore. Lots of rides, games and inflatables; Ride, Dump Truck Toss, Bouncy House, Victory Lap Slide, All Aboard Train, Fire Truck Ride, Tiny Tikes, Face Painting and lots more. Entertainment by DJ Anthony Radice. Raffle with great prizes for children and adults. Food provided by Post Road Market and Longford’s Ice Cream.
Rye: Butterfly Release – 3rd Annual Celebration of Life
Where: Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Road
When: Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW) invites you to celebrate life and commemorate loved ones with a special butterfly release. Members of the community are invited to purchase butterflies in memory of their loved ones and attend the event. Butterflies will not be available for purchase on the day of the event. Space is limited and reservations are required. For further information, please contact HPCW at 914-682-1484 ext. 118 visit: www.hospiceofwestchester.com.
Sleepy Hollow: Park to Park Days
Where: Kingsland Point Park to Horan’s Landing in Sleepy Hollow
When: Starting this Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Starting this Saturday, and on every Saturday between now and Labor Day, the waterfront section of the old General Motors site in Sleepy Hollow will be open so that people can walk from Park to Park. That is, between Kingsland Point Park and Horan's Landing. The gates will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each Saturday. Come enjoy the outdoors this Summer and take a long stroll along the Hudson! If you'd like more information about Park to Park Days, or are interested in joining either park's Friends group, please contact Sleepy Hollow's Village Hall at 914-366-5100.
Yorktown: Community Day and ‘Taste of Yorktown’
Where: Jack DeVito Memorial Field in Yorktown
When: Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The 24th annual Yorktown Community Day, which showcases local businesses and organizations. The day will include music, entertainment, games and activities. It will also highlight the culinary creations of local restaurants and amateur chefs that will compete in the 8th annual 'The Taste of Yorktown' cook-off.
Yorktown: Rock for Relay! Team Love Struck Fundraiser
Where: Yorktown Heights Fire House,1916 Commerce Street, Yorktown HeightsWhen: Saturday, June 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Description: Come by to do some shopping, enter some raffles and see what else may be in store at the event. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Yorktown Relay for Life team.
Yorktown: Hart Library Sunday Concert Series
Where: John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588When: Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Anne Tormela of the Manhattan Lyric Opera will tell the stories of a few favorite operas through commentary and performance of arias and other highlights from these works. For information contact the Reference Desk or call 914-245-5262, x-227
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