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Croton Community Calendar: July 26th Edition

Posted on: July 26, 2023 - 7:13pm
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Friends of Croton Parks Info Session

Wednesday, July 26, 7:00 PM 
Zoom
 
Do you love Croton Parks? Are you Interested in Working Collaboratively to Start Something New? Friends of Croton Parks is holding an information session with the Westchester Parks Foundation for interested members of the community. Click here for more information. A recording will be available if you are unable to attend

Senasqua Park Movie Night: Clifford the Big Red Dog (Rated PG)

Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 PM 
Senasqua Park
 

Movies are shown in Senasqua Park beginning at dusk on Wednesdays. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic, enjoy the sunset and stay for the movies. In case of rain, movies are shown on the next evening.

CROTON CARING 2023 Summer Food Basket Program - Volunteers Needed!

July 26th, 27th, and 28th
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 56 Cleveland Drive
 

CROTON CARING 2023 Summer Food Basket Program - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JULY 26TH, JULY 27TH, JULY 29TH AND 30TH To help prepare our Neighbors in Need - Summer Food Baskets and Boredom Busters! There are many ways to help! We are looking for folks to help sort food, make boxes, be food runners, basket assemblers, perishable pickup drivers, perishable food packers, box loaders, traffic-controllers, photographers and delivery drivers! Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D45A4AA23A4F58-20231

Croton Academy Summer Theatre present StarKid's FIREBRINGER!

Performances July 28, 29, and 30
Croton Academy of Arts, 8 Old Post Rd S, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, 10520
 
Croton Academy Summer Theatre (CAST) will present StarKid’s musical comedy, “FIREBRINGER.” CAST is Croton Academy of Art’s summer theater program for young people ages 12 to 20, and is in its second year. The performances are Friday, July 28 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, July 29, at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, July 30 at 2:30 pm, at the Croton Academy of Arts Theatre, 8 Old Post Road, South, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. General admission tickets are $20; students and children are $15 at www.crotonacademy.org/tickets. There will be limited availability at the door. For more information email: office@crotonacademy.org or call 914-862-0988. Croton Academy of Arts is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
 

Croton Summer Concert Series - The British Legends of Rock

Friday, July 28th, 7:00 PM (Rain Date June 22)
Senasqua Park
 
The Village's Summer Concert Series continues with the British Legends of Rock (self explanatory). Bring a blanket and some folding chairs and enjoy the tunes and Hudson River sunset. Beer, wine, and hard cider will be available for purchase from the Green Growler. 

Croton Point History Hike

Saturday, July 29th, 9:00 AM
Croton Point Park (Meet at gate to RV Park)

Croton Point History Hike Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s rich history. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes. The same hike will take place (at the same time and meeting location) on August 5.

Croton Free Library Concert: Skin Against Metal

Saturday, July 29th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
 
Check out an immersive sound experience at the Croton Free Library! Local ensemble Skin Against Metal will debut its new sound project, XYZ. This project creates an ambient listening environment by positioning speakers in strategic places so sound travels in specific directions, immersing the listener a multi-directional sound experience. Maurice Minichino (pianist, composer, sound engineer), Nanette Garcia (percussionist, vocalist, composer), James O’Keeffe (bassist) have been experimenting with sound together for the last two years, creating an ambisonic experience that changes the way the ensemble performs music and the way the audience listens. Free and open to all! This program is appropriate for children. No tickets required. First come, first served.

SUPERHERO July at Croton River Artisans Gallery

Month of July
Croton River Artisans Gallery, 9 Albany Post Rd
 

It’s SUPERHERO July at Croton River Artisans Gallery! Come visit to see the latest comic and manga artwork, and submit your own cartoon/comic/manga art to this month’s art competition! Top winners in each category will get a chance to exhibit in your own week long solo show at the gallery, in the heart of Croton’s Upper Village. Email CRAGallery.cartoon@gmail.com with submissions and questions! 

Family Matinees at the Croton Free Library

Mondays at 3:30 PM
Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive
 

Stay cool with Family Matinees at the Croton Free Library, every Monday afternoon at 3:30pm! Our remaining schedule is: July 24 - Paw Patrol movie July 31 - Super Mario Brothers Aug. 7 - Sound of Music singalong Aug. 14 - 101 Dalmatians Free and open to all! BYO snacks. Please do not leave children under 8 unattended.

Family Entertainment: Beth & Scott at Senasqua Park

Wednesday, August 2, 6:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 
Music and Storytelling with Beth and Scott! Full of humorous story-songs as well as opportunities to jump, clap, sing and dance, it's a show that's fun for everyone.

Camps Craft Workshop at the Library

Thursday, August 3, 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Croton Free Library
 

Make a colorful retro lanyard in a hands-on Camps Craft workshop at the Library! Choose from a variety of shiny plastic lanyard string to create an old-school camp lanyard for yourself or someone else. We'll teach you the box stitch and supply the string and keyrings! All materials provided. Free and open to anyone 8+. Registration required! Sign up now: crotonfreelibrary.org/event/summer-camp-crafts

Croton Summer Concert Series - Peter Calo & Friends

Friday, August 4, 7:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 
The Croton 125 committee is co-hosting the free August 4, 2023, Peter Calo concert at Senasqua Park. Food will be available for purchase. Croton’s Green Growler will have beer, wine, and hard cider for purchase. Don’t miss this free event to celebrate Croton’s 125 anniversary! An event to remember!
 

Free Tutoring Sessions at the Library

Various Dates in August
Croton Free Library, Creative Space
 

Croton residents Linda Simon & Christine O'Connor, experienced English teachers & tutors, are offering free sessions in August for students! Get help with starting a college essay, editing a draft, or finishing up the final product. Free and available to any high-school senior! To reserve for this in-person session, email lindasimon.ny@gmail.com. There will also be two remote sessions via ZOOM on Aug. 15., 5-7 pm, Aug 24, 4-6 pm, and Aug. 30, 5-7 pm Reservations are required for all sessions, and students can attend as many as they wish. Croton Free Library's website lists all sessions on its calendar. 

Family Entertainment: Squeaky Clean Rock N' Roll

Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 
Beach party fun for the whole family! An interactive rock and roll concert featuring great songs and lots of audience participation.

Westchester County Parks Family Fun Day

Saturday, August 12, Noon to 4:00 PM
Croton Point Park
 

Music, games and more. Participation is free; admission and parking fees apply; weather permitting. Rain date: August 13. Get details at https://parks.westchestergov.com

Croton AYSO Soccer Camp

Week of August 14, 2023
 
Croton AYSO is sponsoring a week long soccer camp from 8/14-8/18. Morning, afternoon or full day camp sessions, will be delivered by UK International Soccer Coaches. For more information, contact crotonayso@gmail.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:
 

  • 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting -Thursday, July 27, 6:00 PM

  • Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 1, 8:00 PM

  • 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 10, 6:00 PM

  • Arts & Humanities Advisory Council - Tuesday, August 8, 7:00 PM (Held at Symphany Knoll, 15 Mount Airy Road

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.