Croton Community Calendar: December 27th Edition

new year community calendar

2024 Holiday Home Decorating Contest - Cast Your Vote!

The entries are in and it’s time to vote in Croton-on-Hudson's second Holiday Home Decorating Contest, brought to you by the Croton Recreation Department. This year, prizes will be awarded to the top three Houses receiving the most votes. See the festive entries and cast your vote here. 


Croton Business Council Presents: “What’s for Dinner?” Wednesdays  

The Croton Business Council has partnered with participating hospitality retailers in the Village for “What's For Dinner?” Wednesdays in an effort to encourage residents to shop and eat local. Retailers offer to-go specials (in-dining and delivery not available) at a discount of 10-30% off menu  prices. Dinner specials will be listed on the CBC Croton Business Council Facebook page, as well as various Croton Community pages each week. In-dining and delivery not available for featured specials.


Adult 60+: Low Impact Exercise

Wednesdays, January 3rd – February 21,  1:30PM – 2:30PM
Municipal Building, Recreation Conference Room
 

Improve your strength, balance, and overall fitness in this fun exercise class. Experienced senior fitness instructor Lori Barr will guide you through a routine that includes low-impact cardio, strength training with weights and resistance bands, and balance work.  $60 Village residents for 8 sessions,  $70 School District/Non-Residents. Click here to register online, or click here to download a paper registration form.


Mobile Shredder @ Croton Free Library

Saturday, January 6th - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Croton Free Library
 

Clean up and clean out your old documents for the new year!  The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be stationed in the parking lot of the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Drive)  for your use. Each person is permitted a maximum of 4 file boxes, approximately 10” x 12” x 15” each box. All bindings and metals must be removed and no bound or hardcover ledger books are accepted. First come, first served. For more information, call the recycling helpline at (914) 813-5425 or visit the Westchester County Recycling website.


River View Jazz Concert Series: Celebrating the Life of Maestro Manny Albam

Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive
 

The second concert in the River View Jazz Concert Series, celebrating the life and work of Croton Maestro Manny Albam, will take place at the Croton Free Library on January 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The Concert, featuring the Geoff Keezer Trio, with vocalist Gillian Margot, is free; seating is first come, first served. The Concert is sponsored by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and hosted by the Croton Arts and Humanities Committee.


Smartphone Tech Support

Tuesday, January 9th - 3:15PM – 4:00 PM
PVC Middle School
 
Do you have questions about using your smart phone? Maybe you have the basics down but have questions about a new app. Or is your smartphone still sitting in the box from the store? Join members of the PVC student council for tech support. Come to all sessions or just one! Free, Pre-Registration Required. Register online here.

Adults 60+ Trip: Boys In the Boat & Lunch Out

Wednesday, January 10th, 11:00AM – 4:00PM (return time approximate)

Mini Bus Departs from ShopRite Parking Lot

Join us for a viewing of The Boys in the Boat at Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center.  The Boys in the Boat is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction novel written by Daniel James Brown. Directed by George Clooney, the film is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world. Before the movie, enjoy lunch at Applebee’s (individual checks provided).  $3 for Village residents, $5 School District & Non-Residents. Bring $12.25 exact change cash for your movie ticket and additional cash for lunch at Applebee’s. Click Here to Register. Questions? Call (914) 271-5804 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/seniors


Croton Historical Society Presentation: The Stone Houses

Thursday, January 18th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Community Room
1 Van Wyck Street
 
The Stone Houses were constructed in the Village of Croton between 1900 and 1938. Village Historian Marc Cheshire will take us behind the stone walls to see these remarkable homes and learn about some of the famous people who lived in them. Register here.

Upcoming Village Meetings

 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 
  • Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 2nd - 8:00pm
  • Police Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 4th - 6:00pm
  • Recreation Advisory Committee - Monday, January 8th - 7:00pm
  • Conservation Advisory Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 9th - 7:30pm
  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Wednesday, January 10th - 7:00pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, January 11th - 8:00pm
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.