The Service Club has raised funds and organized its members’ collective efforts to complete numerous projects over the years that have improved the quality of life in the Village.
2016
- Support 2 Eagle scout projects for Sabatino Park, a bridge and new entrance.
- Support Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fund raiser.
- Special Olympics donation of $400, from proceeds raised by the 4th of July car show.
- Support Tri-Cities Challenger Jamboree.
- Support Sleepy Hollow School Fun Fair
2015
- Support 3 Eagle scout projects for the Community Garden, Bat houses and Flag pole bridge.
- Support Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fund raiser.
- Special Olympics donation of $500, from proceeds raised by the 4th of July car show.
- Support Tri-Cities Challenger Jamboree.
- Support Sleepy Hollow School Fun Fair
2014
- Construct bridge on the Major Andre Trail.
- Addition of flags and reconfigure lights on the Locust wall project.
- Rebuild the Gazebo at Sabatino Park.
- Support Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fund raiser.
- Special Olympics donation of $442, from proceeds raised by the 4th of July car show.
- Support Tri-Cities Challenger Jamboree.
- Support Sleepy Hollow School Fun Fair
2013
- Support Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fund raiser.
- Special Olympics donation of $340, from proceeds raised by the 4th of July car show.
- Support Tri-Cities Challenger Jamboree.
- Support Sleepy Hollow School Fun Fair.
2012
- Support Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fund raiser.
- Special Olympics donation of $455, from proceeds raised by the 4th of July car show.
- Support Tri-Cities Challenger Jamboree.
- Support Sleepy Hollow School Fun Fair.
2011
- Added 7 solar powered lights for the Locust Drive entrance.
- Cleanup of brush at the Locust Drive entrance.
- Donated funds and volunteered Service Club manpower to the resident group rebuilding the Saddle Club drive entrance.
- Donated to the Eagle scout project to repaint the United States map at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
- Special Olympics donation of $455, from proceeds raise on the 4th of July from the dunk tank.
- Supported Randy’s Vegetables and Sleepy Hollow Police Dept Torch Run for Special Olympics corn roast fundraiser.
2010
- Rehabilitated the Sabatino Park shelter including new electric, paint and install new energy efficient lights.
- Cleanup of the stone work around the apartment entrance on Locust Drive.
- Special Olympics donation of $430, from proceeds raise on the 4th of July from the dunk tank.
2009
- Revitalize the baseball field by expanding the base to 60ft and added new infield dirt.
- Added new east entrance Sabatino Park for parking during Village events.
2008
- Painted map of the United States at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
- Delivered trees to residents during Arbor Day event.
- Remastered the 16mm Sleepy Hollow promotional film from the sixties for archive on to DVD. Search youtube.com for Come with me to Sleepy Hollow.
- Co-sponsored the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village.
2003
- The Club, with the support of several local business, financed and built a gazebo at Lake Sharon.
- Painted the halls of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
- Purchased a ventilation saw for the Rutland-Dundee Fire Department.
- Conduct the first Club sponsored survey of Village residents to find out what they appreciate and what needs improvement around the village.
2002
- A variety of fish including catfish, sunfish, bluegills and bass were stocked in the lake in preparation for the 2003 fishing season. Fishing in Lake Sharon is open to all Sleepy Hollow village residents.
- The Club purchased a larger “Jaws of Life” for the Rutland-Dundee Fire District, which serves Sleepy Hollow.
2001
- Purchased a defibrillator for the Sleepy Hollow Police Department. This life-saving device is now kept in one of the police cars at all times.
- Sold commemorative license plates promoting the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
2000
- Helped assemble the playground equipment at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, contributing $3,500 to the purchase of the equipment.
1999
- Replaced the flagpole and base on the south shore of Lake Sharon. The octagon-shaped base consists of 3500 brick pavers and over 100 personalized granite bricks arranged in a herringbone pattern. The flagpole is 35 feet high and is proudly topped by a 6′ x 10′ Stars and Stripes. Bricks can be purchased during the 4th of July raffle ticket sales although not every year. See the Service Club’s Events page for more information. The flagpole is adorned with lights each holiday season
1998
- Cleaned up Lake Sharon, removing downed trees and excessive brush in order to improve the overall appearance of the area.
- Purchased and installed a park bench at Lake Sharon in memory of Bob Zdenek, a former club member who for many years was instrumental in coordinating the annual Fourth of July fishing event, now known as the “Bob Zdenek Memorial Fishing Derby.”
1986
- Purchased and installed the original playground equipment next to the pavilion (this initiative was jointly sponsored by the Service Club, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, and the Welcome Wagon of Dundee).
1979
- Planned and built the picnic pavilion at Sabatino Park, which serves as the focal point for the Fourth of July festivities.
What Sleepy Hollow Thinks and Wants:
Results of 2003 Village Resident Survey
The Sleepy Hollow Service Club has been serving the Village since 1973. It performs a number of services for the community, including managing special events (Fourth of July festival and fireworks, Halloween bonfire, Easter Egg Hunt, and Holiday in the Hollow), purchasing equipment for the local police and fire departments, and improving the appearance of the Village.
The Club was interested in better understanding residents, perceptions of the organization and its efforts. It was also important to identify what people want the Club to accomplish, especially since it is the financial support of the Village residents that allows the Club to operate. As a result, the Club decided to include a survey with a mailing it sent to all households in the Village. See the document below to read the results.