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Croton Community Calendar: April 5th Edition

A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson
Posted on: April 5, 2023 - 11:23am
April Upcoming Events
Croton Free Library Tiny Art Show

Artists of all ages & skill levels can pick up a free mini-art kit at the Croton Free Library starting Monday, March 27th. Completed canvases should be returned to the Library by Monday, April 17th to be included in the month-long art show. 

Create art for the Library's Tiny Art Show & become a part of the Village's 125th anniversary celebration! Artists of all ages & skill levels can pick up a free mini-art kit starting Monday, March 27th. When your canvas is complete, return it to the Library to be included in its month-long art show! Visit crotonfreelibrary.org/TinyArtShow for details and instructions.

 

Sustainable Paper Crafts
Saturday, April 8th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Croton Free Library Creative Space
 

Crafting, but make it green! During the run-up to Earth Day, join us at the Croton Free Library for a more environmentally sustainable approach to paper crafts. Participants in this workshop will use upcycled paper materials for different projects on three consecutive Saturdays: April 8: blackout poetry April 15: book sculpture April 22: collage. All materials provided; just bring your creativity. Come to one, two, or all three sessions. Free and open to all, but space is limited! Restricted to 15 people per session. This program is suitable for anyone age 12+.

ADULT 60+: Smartphone Tech Support
Tuesdays, April 11th, 3:15 PM-4:00PM 
PVC Middle School
 
Do you have questions about how to use your smart phone? Maybe you’ve got the basics down and have specific questions about a new app. Or is your smartphone still sitting in the box from the store? Join us and be partnered with a PVC Student Council member for one on one help. Presented in Partnership with Croton-Harmon School District. Register online here or call Croton Recreation at 914-271-3006 for more information. 
 
Croton Friends of History - Turn-of-the-Century Croton
Thursday, April 13th
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
 

Turn-of-the-Century Croton Using rare photographs and postcards from the Croton Historical Society and other sources, Village Historian Marc Cheshire will take us on a tour of Croton at the dawn of the 20th century. See familiar streets and buildings as they looked more than 100 years ago and discover long-lost treasures like Croton’s first train station, the barn at Van Cortlandt Manor, Gardiner estate on Hessian Hill, and much more.

Spring Family Fun Day
Friday, April 14th, 6:00 PM
Vassallo Park
 
Celebrate Spring with Croton Recreation and the Bossy Frog Band. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, giveaways, music, and family fun! (Rain Date April 15th at 11:00 AM)
 
Happy Birthday Croton Window Painting Contest
Saturday, April 15th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 

Help decorate the Village with birthday wishes to celebrate Croton's 125th Anniversary. Bring your creativity and show off your hometown pride! Registration will be available on April 3rd. Windows will be assigned & judged by the Village of Croton 125th Celebration Committee. Open to Village of Croton / School District children & families, Grades 3 – Adults. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Applications Available Online & in-person at the Croton Recreation Department.

Croton Little League Opening Day Parade
Saturday, April 15th, 10:00 AM
Start at the High School, Old Post Road South, right on Grand Street and into Dobbs Field from the Grand Street side
 
The Croton Little League will once again be celebrating Opening Day with a parade! Starting in the parking lot of Croton-Harmon High School, the parade will continue down Old Post Road South to Grand Street and then east on Grand Street to Dobbs Park. Please anticipate short delays as the parade makes its way through the Upper Village.
CE3 Community Gathering
Saturday, April 15th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Augustine's Parish Hall, 6 Old Post Road North
 
Croton for Excellence & Equity in Education (CE3) is hosting a community gathering at St. Augustine's Parish Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All ages welcome. For more information, email croton4excellence@gmail.com. 
Wild Women of the Blues: The Origins of American Popular Music
Saturday, April 15th, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive
 
Join the Croton Free Library for a spectacular musical event: Wild Women of the Blues: The Origins of American Popular Music! Against a backdrop of oppression and segregation in the post-slavery era, musical artists like Ida Cox, Ma Rainey, Alberta Hunter, Billie Holliday, and Bessie Smith thrilled crowds across America. Kirsten Thien and Erik Boyd will perform select songs from these trailblazers' 1920s and '30s catalogs, demonstrating their original styles and describing their path to bringing the blues to life. Free and open to all! No registration required.
 
Hudson River Education Seminar - “People and Wildlife in the Hudson Valley” 
Saturday, April 15th, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliott Way
 
Join the Croton Yacht Club for the annual Hudson River Education seminar. The event is FREE and open to the public. Scott Craven - author, historian, and former Ossining Police Captain - will discuss the historical relationship between people and wildlife in the Hudson Valley. Scott has lived along the banks of the Hudson River his entire life and is a boater, avid fly fisherman, and hiker, and co-authored the 2022 book “Croton Point Park: Westchester’s Jewel on the Hudson”.
Spring Outdoor Artfest
Saturday, April 22 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
1392 Albany Post Rd. Croton on Hudson
 
Local artists in Croton-on-Hudson are hosting a Spring Outdoor Artfest, offering ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, wood work, soap, lotions, salves, candles, photography, painting, mandala art, baked goods. Plenty of parking. Raindate: Sunday 4/23 11-4.
 

Community Blood Drive @ Croton Free Library

Saturday, April 22 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Croton Free Library
 
The April Community Blood Drive will take place at Croton Free Library at 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.
To sign up call 800-933-2566 visit nybc.org/donate. Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits.  Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. 
Upper Village Walking Tour
Saturday, April 23rd, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tour Begins and Ends at Municipal Building Parking Lot (1 Van Wyck Street) 
 
Join Village Historian Marc Cheshire for a walking tour of the Upper Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Explore the history of buildings and streets in the heart of the Village. Discover little treasures hiding in plain sight and learn about what no longer exists. This walk will last approximately 2 hours & covers 1.3 miles, and includes stairs. Register online here or call Croton Recreation at 914-271-3006 for more information. 
ADULT 60+: Healthy & Fun Cooking with Alyssa
Saturday, April 23rd, 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Municipal Building Community Room (1 Van Wyck Street) 
 
Join us for free cooking demonstrations and nutrition tips. Sample delicious recipes & enjoy fun giveaways. Come to one session or all! Register online here or call Croton Recreation at 914-271-3006 for more information. 
 

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 29th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the Croton Conservation Advisory Council invite you to celebrate planet Earth with your neighbors, local and regional experts. The event will have live music, hands-on activities for children and adults, and much more. Featuring:
 
  • Croton environmental committees, organizations and businesses
  • Electric vehicle displays and demonstrations • Hudson River groups
  • Information on birds and pollinators, native plants, invasive plants & tree care
  • Local food vendors

This is A ZERO WASTE EVENT - Bring your reusable water bottles and tote bags!

 
Call for Artists: Village Voices, Croton's 125th Anniversary Art Show
Deadline for submission: May 1st, 2023
 
The 125th Anniversary Committee, in partnership with the Croton Council on the Arts and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley, invites artists to submit work to the upcoming "Village Voices" Art Show, celebrating people and places from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson through photographs, paintings, sculpture, pottery, and more. The show will take place Sat. May 20 thru Sat. June 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley (UUCHV), 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton, 10520. A reception will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The reception is free and all are welcome. Artists may submit up to three images of work to the exhibit. There is no charge to submit work, and you need not live in Croton. If your work is selected for the show, you can register online and pay a small fee to exhibit ($10 if you're willing to gallery sit, $15 for seniors, and $20 for all others). Please send all submissions via email (with images attached) before May 1 to: 125@crotonarts.org. For more information, visit https://125.crotonarts.org/. 
 
Hora de Conversación en Inglés (English Conversation Hour)
Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive
Martes 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM comienza el 7 de Marzo // Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM starting March 7
 
Visítanos en la biblioteca y conversa con otros aprendices de Inglés! Martes, 7 - 8pm, en la biblioteca Croton Free Library. Gratis y abiertos para todos. No es necesario inscribirse. Ofrecemos refrescos y servicio de cuidado de niños. Comienza el 7 de marzo. // Drop by the Library and chat with other language learners! Tuesdays, 7-8pm at the Croton Free Library. Free & open to all! No registration required. Snacks & childcare provided. Starts March 7.
 
2023 Summer Camp Registration Open
Recreation Department Office, Municipal Building
 

Summer Camp registration is now open! There are two summer camp programs available: Tiny Tots, and Day Camp. Tiny Tots Summer Camp is a half day program, open to campers Ages 4-6. Camp activities include games, music, arts & crafts, entertainers, sprinkler days, story time, and more! The Day Camp program is open to youth who have completed Grades K-6. The day camp program includes arts, crafts, games, swimming, special events, trips and more. Registration Forms are available in the Recreation Department, the Croton Free Library, and online on the Recreation Department website. Early registration is encouraged. Questions? Call the Recreation Department at (914) 271-3006. 

Kayak & Canoe Storage Rack Lottery Open
Recreation Department Office, Municipal Building
 

Kayak & Canoe storage is available at Echo Canoe Launch & Croton Landing. Village Residents may register for the upcoming season by lottery from March 15 – April 8. Afterwards, available spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Non-Residents / School District Residents may register after April 11. Limit 2 spots per household. Forms are available in the Recreation Office or download a printable version here. Full payment is required with registration - please make checks payable to "Village of Croton-on-Hudson". 

 

 
Upcoming Village Meetings
 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 
  • Wednesday, April 5 | 7:30pm – Conservation Advisory Council
  • Thursday, April 6 | 6:00pm – Police Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Thursday, April 6 | 7:30pm – Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
  • Monday, April 10 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Meeting
  • Tuesday, April 11 | 7:00pm – Recreation Advisory Council Meeting
  • Wednesday, April 12 | 8:00pm – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 | 6:00pm – 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Work Session
  • Monday, April 17 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Work Session
  • Tuesday, April 18 | 8:00pm – Planning Board Meeting
Recordings of the statuary board meetings (Board of Trustees, Planning & Zoning) are available under the Village’s live stream channel.
 
Do you have an item you wish to submit to the Village for inclusion in this e-blast? Please fill out the event submission form located on our website.