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Croton Community Calendar: January 31st Edition

Posted on: January 31, 2024 - 9:23am
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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.

How to Tap a Maple Tree

Sunday, February 4th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Croton Free Library
 
Join expert tapper Doug Maass and learn how to tap a maple tree for this sweet, sweet hands-on program! We'll tap a few maple trees on the Library's property together, and participants will get spiles so they can try it themselves at home. Sign up on the Library's website or call 914-271-6612!

Film Screening - Disclosure

Tuesday, February 6th, 6:00 pm
The Green Growler - 4 Croton Point Avenue
 
Croton Pride, a grassroots organization established to promote engagement among local LGBTQ+ community members and allies, will hold its first social event, a screening of the Netflix Documentary "Disclosure," with discussion to follow. For more information about monthly meetings and upcoming social events, email crotonpride@gmail.com.

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.

Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics

Saturday, February 10th, 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Croton Free Library
 

Join us 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 also explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year and teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases. No registration required, but this program was very popular last year, so please come early! First come, first served.

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Open-Topic Town Hall

Saturday, February 10th, 1:00 pm
Croton Free Library
 

Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg will host an Open-Topic Town Hall on Saturday, February 10 at the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Dr., Croton) at 1 PM.

Start Your Own Democracy Circle - Virtual Presentation

Tuesday, February 13th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
via Zoom

All are invited to join the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition of Croton and the Workers Circle for an online presentation on how to start a Democracy Circle. A Democracy Circle is a small group of people, who meet regularly to explore any number of issues facing our community and to demand the democracy we need. Anyone—from high school students to senior citizens—can start a circle. Representatives from the Workers Circle will show you how, and will provide guidance every step of the way. Register online at bit.ly/DemocracyCircles

Merchant Marine Flag Ceremony

Monday, February 12th, 11:00 AM
Veterans Corners (Intersection of Cleveland Drive and Old Post Road South)

American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505 will host a Merchant Marine Flag Ceremony at Veterans Corners on February 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM to honor the service and sacrifice of the United States Merchant Marines, including Croton native Richard Pusatere, who served as the Chief Engineer of the SS El Faro, which was lost at sea on October 1, 2015 after encountering Hurricane Joaquin en route to San Juan. Following the ceremony, lunch and refreshments will be served at Post 505, located at 6 Terrace Place.

Vendor Applications Open for Earth Day Celebration

The Conservation Advisory Council will host their annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Senasqua Park (Rain Date: May 4th). Featuring live music, hands-on activities, educational and environmental exhibits, and more. Interested vendors may apply to participate at https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/CrotonEarthDay

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.

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 31st - 7:00pm
  • Arts & Humanities Advisory Council Meeting - Tuesday, February 6th - 7:00pm
  • Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 6th - 8:00pm
  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Wednesday, February 7th - 7:00pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, February 8th - 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.