Croton Community Calendar: January 18th Edition
A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson – 1/18/23 to 2/1/23
Posted on: January 18, 2023 - 4:03pm
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics at the Croton Free Library
Saturday, January 21st, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
All ages are welcome to join us at the Croton Free Library to celebrate the Lunar New Year with "Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics," a solo acrobatic performance by experienced performer Li Liu! Li performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos and foot juggling. She explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. Free and no registration required! Masks encouraged.
Director's Cut at the Croton Free Library
Monday, January 23rd, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Croton Free Library or on Zoom
Have you ever wanted to join a book club for films? Director's Cut is a monthly gathering and open discussion for film enthusiasts at the Croton Free Library. Led by experienced film editor and teacher Keith Fraase, this program will explore the works of a variety of influential filmmakers to better understand how a director’s art builds and evolves over the course of a career. We'll choose one director per month and, throughout the course of the month, watch a few of that director's films. When we meet, we'll discuss what we watched and the filmmakers' careers at large and dissect the art of filmmaking. Christopher Nolan will be the subject of the first meeting. Free and open to all! No experience or registration required. This program meets from 7-8pm on the fourth Monday of each month: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22 & June 26.
Short Story Group at the Croton Free Library
Monday, January 23rd, 7:15 to 8:15 PM
Croton Free Library or on Zoom
Curious about short stories, or already love them? Interested in a book club but don’t have time for a whole book? The Short Story Group at the Croton Free Library is for you! Each week, we read a different short story by a contemporary writer and discuss it together. In the past, we’ve read stories by Alice Munro, Shirley Jackson, Ted Chiang, Celeste Ng, and many more. Local author Melissa Sarno leads the group. Join every week or drop in to any session! No registration required! Participants may join in person or via Zoom. Email melissa.sarno@gmail.com for a link and more info. Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm. New session begins Jan. 23. No session Feb. 20.
Lincoln Depot Museum Trip (Adult 60+ Winter Trip)
Wednesday, January 25th, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 18th
Join Croton Recreation for a private tour of the Lincoln Depot Museum, which was created from the 3,000 square foot freight and passenger rail depot where President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped to greet New Yorkers on February 19, 1861 during his inaugural train ride between Springfield, IL and Washington, DC. After the tour, the group will go to Taormino Trattoria for lunch. Fee: $50 for Village residents, $55 for non-residents. Register online or complete & return this form to the Recreation Department. Questions? Call 914-271-5804 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/seniors.
Community Blood Drive
Saturday, January 28th, 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, January 28, 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.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, January 29th, 2023 - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Municipal Building Community Room
The Croton Diversity and Inclusion Committee presents: Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate the Lunar New Year. Family friendly, kids activities, free admission.
New York State Independent Redistricting Commission Public Hearing
Monday, January 30th, 4:00 PM
Haub School of Law at Pace University, Gerber Glass Moot Courtroom, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, New York 10603
Pursuant to Article III, Section 4(c) of the New York State Constitution, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission will hold a series of twelve public hearings across the state to receive feedback on its draft redistricting plan for court ordered New York State Assembly districts. The Constitution requires the Commission to hold twelve hearings in the cities of Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and White Plains, as well as the counties of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk. Further information regarding these hearings is available on the Commission’s website, www.NYIRC.gov. Recordings of the hearings will be made available to the public following each hearing’s completion.
Adults 60+ Trip: Lunch at Squires
Wednesday, February 1st, 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM
Mini Bus Departs from ShopRite
Registration Deadline: January 27, 2023
Join your friends for lunch at this family owned and operated restaurant, which has won Best Burger in Westchester! Individual checks for lunch, but Recreation will provide the transportation. Open to Adults 60+ - $5 Village residents / $8 School District & Non-Residents. Register online or fill out & return this form to the Recreation Department.
Teatown Hudson River Eaglefest
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
Croton Point Park
Teatown’s 19th Annual Hudson River EagleFest returns to Croton Point Park on Saturday February 4, 2023 for an all day celebration! 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! More information can be found at https://www.teatown.org/events/eaglefest/.
Winter Sowing Workshop
Saturday, February 4th, 2023, 10:00 AM to noon.
Municipal Building Community Room
Registration Deadline: January 27, 2023
Learn how to grow beautiful flowers or fresh vegetables without needing indoor space or lights. Winter Sowing, pioneered by Trudi Davidoff, is an easy method of starting seeds using nothing more than recycled containers, potting soil, and duct tape. Start seeds for a pot on your front step or for a whole vegetable garden. Open to all adults - $5 Resident/$8 School District or Non-Resident. Register online or fill out & return this form to the Recreation Department.
Happy 125th Birthday, Croton!
Friday, February 10th, 2023 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Croton-Harmon High School Auditorium, 36 Old Post Road South
In February 1898, Croton-on-Hudson officially became a village. Join the Croton 125th Anniversary Committee for a celebration at Croton-Harmon High School auditorium with local and high school musicians and performers, our very own Village Board of Trustees, and Village Historian, Marc Cheshire. There will be music, reenactments, a glimpse of Croton in the late 1800s, cake, refreshments, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP via happybirthdaycroton.eventbrite.com or email croton125anniversary@gmail.com for more information.
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, January 18 | 7:30pm – Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting
- Monday, January 23 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Meeting
- Thursday, January 26 | 6:00pm – 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting
- Monday, January 30 | 7:00pm – Board of Trustees Work Session
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.