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Croton Community Calendar: January 17th Edition

Posted on: January 17, 2024 - 12:10pm
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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.

The Lorraine Hansberry Coalition and League of Women Voters Presents “Voting 2024: Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport”

Thursday, January 18th - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Croton Free Library 


Are there new redistricting maps? What should I know about the presidential primary and general elections? Can I vote online? For answers to all your voting-related concerns and questions, join the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition of Croton and Kathy Meany, President of the League of Women Voters of Westchester County, for a discussion on voting in 2024. 

Travelogue Series: Japan (Adult 60+)

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Community Room
1 Van Wyck Street
 
Chase away the winter blues as we experience beautiful and diverse destinations. Watch a short travelogue exploring the culture, art and landscapes of Japan. Afterwards, enjoy conversation and tasty treat inspired by the country. Continue the journey with a meal at Samurai Sushi & Hibachi (optional). Learn more and register at www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/seniors or contact the Director of Senior Recreation at (914) 271-5804.

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Environmental Town Hall

Thursday, January 25th - 7:00 pm
Ossining Public Library
53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
 
Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg will be hosting a town hall dedicated exclusively to environmental issues on Thursday, January 25 at the Ossining Public Library. The Town Hall will begin at 7 PM. Participants can learn more about climate action at the state level, including answers to common questions about recent legislation. This is also an opportunity to share your thoughts about environmental initiatives and legislation as the legislative session gets underway. 

Community Blood Drive

Saturday, January 27th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Dr, Croton-On-Hudson, NY
 
The New York Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at the Croton Free Library. 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. To sign up call 800-933-2566 or register online. 

Volunteers Needed for DOROT Winter Package Delivery

Sunday, January 28th, 2024 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
 
DOROT Westchester, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to deliver thoughtful, seasonal care packages and connect with older neighbors. For more information and to volunteer, visit https://www.dorotusa.org/packagedelivery or email infowestchester@dorotusa.org. 

Croton Local Business Meeting

Monday, January 29th,10:00 am to 11:30 am
Georgianna Grant Meeting Room, Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building
1 Van Wyck Street
 
All local business owners are invited to join the Village Manager, representatives of the Board of Trustees, and fellow local business owners at the Municipal Buildings to discuss ways the Village can help local businesses, share ideas, and hear about upcoming service projects from the President of the Croton Rotary Club. Please RSVP.

Teatown Hudson River EagleFest 2024

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 (Snow date is Sunday, February 4th)
Croton Point Park
 
Save the date! Teatown’s 20th Annual Hudson River EagleFest will take place on Saturday, February 3rd at Croton Point Park. EagleFest is an all day celebration of Bald Eagles as they descend upon the Hudson River during their annual winter migration. The program includes thrilling live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks where you can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational displays and exhibits, crafts and games for children, food trucks, and more. For tickets and more information, visit teatown.org/eaglefest

Documentary Film Screening - Lorraine Hansberry in the 1960s: An Introspective

Saturday, February 3rd, 2:00 PM
Croton Free Library
 
All are welcome to attend the official screening of a short film by Croton-Harmon High School students at the Croton Free Library on Saturday, February 3 from 2-4PM. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the student filmmakers as moderated by John Williams, CEO of ReelWorks.

Croton 125: An Oral History Film Screening

Thursday, February 8th, 6:30 PM
Croton Free Library
 

The Croton 125 Committee will present a film on February 8th at 6:30 pm at the Croton Library. The film celebrates Croton’s 125th Anniversary with storytelling from over 30 residents who have spent decades in our Village and watched it grow and thrive. Highlights from these oral histories will be featured in a one-hour film to be shown in the Library’s Ottinger Room on Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 pm. Refreshments will be served, and no tickets are required. Full oral histories will be posted on the Village website later in 2024.

Upcoming Village Meetings

 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 
  • Board of Trustees Work Session - Wednesday, January 17th  - 7:00pm
  • Police Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 18th -  6:00pm
  • Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 18th - 7:30pm
  • Conservation Advisory Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 23rd - 7:30pm
  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Wednesday, January 24th - 7:00pm
 
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.