Croton Community Calendar: February 22nd Edition

A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson – 2/22/23 to 3/8/23
Croton Community Calendar Spring
Croton EMS Explorer Post 5500 Can & Bottle Drive
Harmon Firehouse, 30 Wayne Street 
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
 

Donate your cans & bottles at Harmon Firehouse from 10am-1pm to support Croton EMS Explorer Post 5500. Proceeds of the drive will go to training and equipment for Croton's future first responders. Questions? Email cemsexplorerspost5500@gmail.com.

Healthy & Fun Cooking with Alyssa
Friday, February 24th, 2023 - 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Croton Municipal Building, Community Room 
 
Join nutritionist Alyssa for a FREE cooking demonstration and nutrition tips. Sample a delicious recipe and enjoy fun giveaways such as measuring cups and shopping bags. Pre-Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Register online by clicking here or call 914-271-5804 or email jstraub@crotononhudson-ny.gov. Before class, participants are welcome to attend the Senior Club Fun Friday meeting from 11 am-12:30 pm, which is in the same room. 
 
Concert: Eight Strings & A Whistle
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
 
Join the Croton Free Library for an evening of contemporary music for flute, viola, and cello! The New York-based trio Eight Strings & A Whistle will present a program full of colors and textures. Free and open to all. No registration required. Masks encouraged! This program is supported by a generous gift from the Croton-Harmon High School Classes of 1981 and 1982.
 
Community Blood Drive
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Municipal Building Community Room
 
The New York Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive in the Community Room at the Municipal Building on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit http://www.nybc.org/donate.
 
Adult 60+ Trip: Lunch at Yuka's 
Wednesday, March 1st, 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM  
2011 Albany Post Rd, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
 
Join friends for lunch at this popular local Latin Fusion Restaurant. Fee: $35 Res / $38 Non-Resident – Includes transportation & a prix fixé 3-course lunch. Register online or call 914-271-5804 for more information. 
 
Croton Free Library Zoom Talk: Caring for a Loved One with a Chronic Illness
Wednesday, March 1st, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Zoom
 
What do families need to know financially, logistically, and emotionally when caring for someone with a chronic illness? Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Jordana Kozupsky Bel, AGNP-BC, ACHPN, a geriatric and palliative care nurse practitioner at Phelps Hospital. She will address questions on planning for the future, end-of-life care, advanced directives, and more. Please note: Jordana will not offer specific medical advice. Free and open to all, but registration is required! Sign up now on Zoom: http://tinyurl.com/CLOLibraries
 
Adult Program: Painting with Watercolors (Mondays starting March 6th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) 
Slots available - Click here to register
Municipal Building Community Room
 
Join Hillary Hostetler for Painting with Watercolors. This course will cover basic watercolor techniques and proper handling of materials. Classes include demonstrations and personalized instruction. Enjoy creating in a fun and supportive environment. All levels welcome!
 
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.
 
Pre-Registration Open for NY State Boating Safety & PWC Certification Course
Registration Open Now - Course takes place on Sunday, March 26th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliot Way
 
The Croton Yacht Club, located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson, will be hosting a New York State Boating Safety & Personal Watercraft Certification Course on Sunday, March 26th from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM. The course is being offered by the New York Boating Safety organization and the fee is $70.00 per student. Pre-registration is suggested by visiting: NEW YORK BOATING SAFETY (nyboatingsafety.com). 
 
 
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, February 22  – Grievance Day (4:00pm to 8:00pm) 
  • Wednesday, February 22  | 8:00pm – Board of Trustees Work Session
  • Thursday, February 23 | 6:00pm – 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting
  • Wednesday, March 1 | 7:30pm – Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
  • Monday, March 6 | 6:00pm – Police Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Monday, March 6 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Meeting
  • Tuesday, March 7 | 7:00pm – Arts & Humanities Advisory Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, March 7 | 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.