Croton Community Calendar: December 14th Edition

A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson – 12/14/22 to 12/28/22
Winter Calendar
Don't Forget to Drop Off a Letter for Santa! 
Santa Mailboxes located at the Municipal Building (1 Van Wyck Street) & SaveMor Drugstore (175 S Riverside Avenue)
 

Santa's elves have set up special mailboxes in Croton! Children may write letters to Santa and receive a personalized response back. Please be sure to get your letter in the designated mailbox by December 15th (no postage required - but please print name & address clearly!).

Croton Artisans 24th Annual Holiday Boutique 
Friday, December 16th - Opening Reception 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 17th - 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 18th - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Community Room, Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street
 
After a two-year hiatus, the Croton Artisans will once again host the immensely popular Holiday Boutique! The Holiday Boutique, sponsored by the Croton Council on the Arts, is the perfect place to find unique handmade gifts for the holidays while enjoying tasty treats and live music. The Croton Artisans will be selling handcrafted items, including jewelry, Japanese Paper Art, scarves, fashion items, and oil paintings. Guest artisans will offer lovely handmade wood cutting boards, Japanese silk scarves and wraps, soaps, handmade candies, baked goods, and more. Admission is free! 
 
Holiday Home Decorating Contest Deadline
Friday, December 16th
 

Do you love to decorate your house for the holidays?  The Village of Croton invites you to participate in the FIRST EVER Village-Wide Holiday Home Decorating Event! This is a community wide project to promote holiday cheer and a perfect way to provide a fun, safe event for the entire family to enjoy! So, pull out your lights and bring your creativity – let’s see who has the best-decorated house! Fill out the online application, decorate your home and be sure to “light it up” during the judging period. Judging categories will include: Best Traditional/Classic Decorations, Showstopper, Best Theme, and Most Creative. Learn more and register here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/recreation-parks/webforms/2023-holiday-home-decorating-contest 

Croton Recreation ADULT 60+ Program - Healthy and Fun Cooking with Alyssa 
Friday, December 16th - 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Community Room, Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street
 
Join nutritionist Alyssa Advincula for FREE cooking demonstrations & nutrition tips. Sample delicious recipes & enjoy fun giveaways. Register online by clicking here. Questions? Call (914) 271-5804 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/seniors.
 
Robert E. Mayclim Basketball Tournament
Friday, December 16th, 5:00 PM - Croton-Harmon Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Yonkers HS
Friday, December 16th, 7:00 PM - Croton-Harmon Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Lincoln HS
Saturday, December 17th, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Consolation and Championship Games 
 

Come out and support our Tigers! Adults $5 at the door and children are free.

Croton Academy of the Arts Presents: James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
8 Old Post Road South, Croton-on-Hudson
Performances December 16th, 17th, and 18th
 
A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous new musical about courage and self-discovery is a classic. Performances are Friday, Decemeber 16th and Saturday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. A 3:00 pm performance on Sunday, Dec 18 is sold out. Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 for seniors and students and are available at www.crotonacademy.org/tickets.
 
Rock N' Roll for Little Ones
Saturday, December 17th, 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Croton Free Library Ottinger Room
 

The Croton Free Library has a new weekend class for kids! Join Amy for Rock N' Roll for Little Ones on Saturday mornings at 11:15am -- live guitar, starting with kids classics such as "Twinkle Twinkle" and American folk songs, then moving onto The Beatles, Chuck Berry, and other rock favorites. Children and caretakers alike -- get ready to sing and dance! No registration required! Meets Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, and then starts again in January. 

 
Visual Journaling for the New Year
Saturday, December 17th, 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Croton Free Library Creative Space
 

In this workshop, participants will create a visual journal using repurposed images, quotes, and more. The practice of visual journaling sparks creativity by pushing us past artistic perfection and into a space where we can relax and express ourselves. There are no rules in visual journaling! Anything goes and no special artistic experience is required. All art supplies provided. Participants will go home with a journal they can keep. Free and open to anyone age 12+ — but space is limited, so register today! Click here to register. 

Westchester County COVID-19 Booster Clinic
134 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Mondays and Fridays
 

Westchester County is offering the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster. The new bivalent vaccine, which contains pieces of both the Delta and Omicron strands of COVID-19, is designed to provide better protection than previous boosters against the virus. The booster will be available at the Westchester County Health Department Clinic at 134 Court St in White Plains from 9am to 3pm on Mondays and Fridays. Appointments are required – walk ins will not be accepted. Residents can sign up for a booster at this link: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D09BD9798A9F02AAE0530A6C7C155C8B

 
Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at Kensico Dam Plaza 
1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
Ongoing through December
 
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza has returned to Kensico Dam Plaza with thousands lights and magical holiday animations. Starting Friday November 25th at 6 p.m., the festive celebration takes place five consecutive weeks through January 1, 2023. End times vary per night. For more information and ticket prices, visit https://www.wwinterwonderland.com/.
 
Lasdon Park Annual Holidays on the Hill Train Show
2610 Route 35, Katonah, NY 10536
Ongoing through December
 
Stroll through the Lasdon Park holiday village where elves are busy working, reindeer nod to the melody of holiday music, and happy snowmen wave a cheerful welcome to visitors. With 12 operating train tracks in the Conservatory, there is so much to see and experience! Bridges, tunnels, ramps, waterfalls, and more all tucked within colorful flowers and botanical displays. For more information and ticket prices, visit https://www.lasdonpark.org/.
 
 
Upcoming Village Meetings
 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 
  • Monday, December 19 | 7:00 PM – Board of Trustees 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.