Croton Community Calendar: April 10th Edition
Registration Open for Spring/Summer 2024 Recreation Programs!
Registration is officially open for Croton Recreation's exciting lineup of Spring/Summer 2024 Recreation Programs. Whether you're looking to unwind with some yoga, unleash your creativity at art camp, or learn a new sport like bocce, there's something for everyone. Learn more and register online at crotononhudson-ny.gov/SpringSummer24.
Maple Commons Information Session
The application period for Maple Commons (43-45 Maple Street) is now open. The Village and Regan Development Corporation have scheduled a series of information sessions where interested individuals can ask questions about the application process and receive assistance in completing their application. If you have any questions about the application and cannot attend these sessions, you can call 914-332-4144 or email hac@affordablehomes.org.
Teen Job Search: Tips, Applications, Resumes & More
Spring Family Fun Day
Hudson River Education Seminar: Lighthouses Along the Hudson
Jazz at the UU
Circle School Tag Sale
Back again for two days of shopping this spring, Circle School's much-anticipated kid centered tag sale! Get excited to shop for baby & kid clothing (size newborn through big kid 16/18), maternity clothing, shoes, coats, & outerwear, all kinds of baby gear, strollers, books, puzzles, games, and toys of all kinds, and SO SO MUCH MORE! Many items priced at just $1. Discounted items on Sunday! All proceeds go to Circle School. **DONATION DAYS: April 10th & 11th, 9 am - 6 pm, April 12th, 9 am - 3 pm** No donations will be accepted outside of these designated times.
De nuevo, para dos días de compras esta primavera, ¡la muy esperada venta de segunda mano -- centrada en los niños de la Circle School! Anímense a comprar ropa para bebés y niños (desde el recién nacido hasta el niño grande 16/18), ropa de maternidad, zapatos, abrigos y ropa de abrigo, todo tipo de artículos para bebés, cochecitos, libros, rompecabezas, juegos y juguetes de todo tipo ¡Y MUCHO MÁS! Muchos artículos tienen un precio de solo $1. ¡Artículos con descuento el domingo! Todas las ganancias se destinan a Circle School. ** DÍAS DE DONACIÓN: 10 y 11 de abril, 9 am - 6 pm, 12 de abril, 9 am - 3 pm ** No se aceptarán donaciones fuera de estos horarios designados.
Croton Point History & Nature Hike
Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archeology, and geology. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes. The same hike will take place on April 27.
Douglas Dunn & Dancers: The Three-Body Problem
Douglas Dunn and seven of his company dancers, along with musician Jerome Begin, will present The Three-Body Problem, adapted for Croton Free Library's Ottinger Room. The audience will be seated along the long semicircular arc of windows. Dancers will perform for approximately 40 minutes, covering the spectrum from elegant to playful, with occasional moments of mischief. The performance will be followed by a Q&A moderated by curator Gabriella Hiatt. Free and open to all. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Registration is required! Sign ups open on Sunday, March 10 at 9am at crotonfreelibrary.org.
Babysitting 101
Canoeing the Wilderness
Join Croton resident Bobby Nolan for a presentation on his six-week, 740-mile wilderness adventure on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail! His presentation will cover some of the rich history of the areas he traveled through, the people he met, and the many challenges he faced along the way — including big lakes, fast rapids, upstream river travel, snow, freezing rain and a close encounter with an angry moose. Free and open to all. No reservations required.
Take Back the Night
Join the CHHS Student Activism Club for their annual march in solidarity against sexual violence. Meet at Five Corners at 6:30, then march to Vassallo Park for a rally.
Croton Arts Council: 3D Needle Felting Basics
The Croton Arts Council is excited to offer a series of fun and friendly art workshops this spring taught by a local artist. The third workshop in the series is "3D Needle Felting Basics - The Art of Bringing Wool to Life": Come learn about 3D needle felting and have fun transforming fluffy wool roving into a cute miniature penguin that you can take home! It is a two part workshop that will meet on Thursdays: April 18th & April 25th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Sign up on the Croton Council on the Arts' website. The registration fee is $65 per student which includes all materials. Class sizes are small so sign up early!
Metro North Open House
Metro-North is hosting an Open House at the Croton Harmon station on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to learn more about opportunities and open positions. Qualified job seekers will be invited to speak to a recruiter and/or a subject matter expert and they may be scheduled for the Metro-North interview process. The minimum education requirement for these titles is, a High School diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
Demystifying MEDICARE and Healthcare Coverage for Seniors
Demystifying Medicare is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated
healthcare system for older adults. It’s for people who already have Medicare, as well as those soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with
paperwork and medical decisions. In this engaging interactive session, you will learn about the various parts of Medicare and the costs associated with medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include:
- Original Medicare
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Prescription drug plans (Part D)
- Medigaps (supplemental plans)
- Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)
Registration requested. Call the Library at (914) 271-6612 or sign up online at the library’s Events Calendar. Co-sponsored by the Croton Free Library and Village of Croton-on-Hudson Recreation Department.
Mah Jongg Lessons & Free Play for Beginners
Transmission Lines in the Hudson River: What you need to know about the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project and Clean Path Project
In November 2021, New York finalized contracts for Clean Path, NY and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) to deliver onshore wind and solar energy from upstate New York and hydroelectric power from Canada to New York City. A significant portion of each transmission line route will be submerged under the Hudson River. On April 26, Riverkeeper's staff attorney Drew Gamils and Habitat Restoration Director George Jackman will provide an overview of the Clean Path and CHPE transmission projects at the Croton Yacht Club. This overview will include a description of each project, status update on each project, and a discussion of the potential environmental impacts and the Champlain Hudson Environmental Trust. This event is free and open to the public.
Community Blood Drive
Earth Day Celebration 2024
Join the Croton Conservation Advisory Council for the Annual Croton Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Senasqua Park! This exciting event offers a blend of fun and eco-friendly learning opportunities for the whole family. With over 20 vendors, including local environmental groups and community organizations, attendees can explore valuable resources and information on environmental conservation. Don't miss the beloved tree giveaway and the inaugural "Vote for Croton’s Flower" contest! Entertainment features Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, Janette Aiello from Little Genii Puppets, Funny Fish with Chris Letts, Yoga with Cassie, and live music by Bobby G. and The Bohemians from 10:00 AM onwards. Food options will be available from the Kinwich food truck.
National Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Turn in your unused or expired prescriptions for safe disposal at Croton Commons, 175 S. Riverside Drive.
CLEAN 100 Yard Trash Challenge to Celebrate Earth Day
In conjunction with the Village's Earth Day celebration on 4/27, CLEAN Croton challenges you to finish the 100 YARD TRASH. The challenge is simple - outside your home, business or favorite spot in the village, clean up every piece of trash you can find within 100 yards. Send a picture of your haul that weekend to cleancroton@johnealer.com, along with the details of where you cleaned up and how much your haul weighed.
Signs of Spring and Tree ID Walk
Join Craig Stevens and Peter Strom (Certified Arborists) at the Croton Arboretum for a "Signs of Spring" Tree ID Walk! Families welcome. Meet at 10 Fox Road. Rain or Shine!
Croton FC Soccer Tryouts
Croton FC is a competitive Club/Travel program with nine soccer teams that play in the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL). Croton FC will be holding open tryouts in April 2024 for the Fall 24 - Spring 25 season for (a) existing teams, and (b) to form new teams at the U9 level, boys and girls (2016 birth year). For more information, visit https://www.crotonfc.com/tryouts-for-24-25-season
Upcoming Village Meetings
- Board of Trustees Meeting - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 7:00pm
- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 8:00pm
- Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 8:00pm
- Board of Trustees Work Session - Budget: Rec, Adm, Fees - Wednesday, April 17th, 8:00 pm
- Police Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 18th, 6:00pm
- Board of Trustees Work SEssion - Budget: Capital & Recap - Thursday, April 18th, 7:00pm
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 18th, 7:30pm