Have you heard the legend of the Hudson River Mermaids? You will . . . At the very, first annual Mermaid Festival, Saturday, July 20, at Kingsland Point Park.
The Mermaid Festival is a community celebration that encourages Hudson River access and education. Its goal is to connect residents with the river today so we can all be part of its future. The mission: is teach river stewardship through history, art, safety education, story-telling — and fun. The festival seeks to inspire river use through the exploration and participation in water activities and to celebrate the magic and myth making in the Hudson River and along the banks of Sleepy Hollow.
There’ll be a costume parade (on both land and water), music, face painting, food trucks, and a bouncy houses. That all? Nope. Look forward to fun art, history, and beach activities, too.
So, what’s it mean to Kendal? Well, if you don’t want to march in costume or get your face painted, or bounce, or even if you do — and if you come from this area at any point in your life — be part of the Kendal Mission for the Mermaid Festival Mission, the history part! We have been asked to help the festival and the Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Historical Society develop a history of Kingsland Park and use of the Hudson River.
They are particularly interested in having anyone who has memories of using the park and/or swimming in or otherwise using the river to provide some oral or written history or old photos.
If you have any such memories, please let Carol Monteleoni (cubby 4311 or ext. 1803) or Jon Masters (cubby 3306, ext. 1875) know. DEADLINE IS JULY 1.
The Elections Are Coming, The Elections Are Coming!
June is the month for primary elections! This year, there is no Republican primary. The Democratic primary will be held on June 25, 6 am - 9 pm, at Philipseburg Manor.
Three offices are included on the ballot for Sleepy Hollow: US Congressional District 16, 92nd New York Assembly District, and Westchester County District Attorney.
The League of Women Voters of Westchester recently held Candidate Forums for the candidates running for these positions. You can view videos for each forum by clicking on the buttons below.
The Democratic primary will be held on June 25, 6 am - 9 pm, at Philipseburg Manor. Closer to the election, you can sign up at the front desk for a Kendal van taking voters to the site.