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Croton Community Calendar: June 14th Edition-Updated

Posted on: June 14, 2023 - 1:17pm
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Voting Rights 2023: A Community Conversation

Wednesday, June 14th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliot Way
 
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of Lorraine Hansberry's Rally in Support of the Southern Freedom Movement, the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition has organized a lively, in-person, social event at the Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliott Way, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, from 6:30-8:30 pm, to discuss the importance and power of voting. Light refreshments will be available. Space is limited at all commemoration events: Visit the Lorraine Hansberry Commemoration page to see the full list of events with links for registration.

"This Far and No Further" Artist Book-Signing Talk with William Abranowicz

Thursday, June 15th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Black Cow Coffee Company, 4 Old Post Road South
 
Through stunning photographs of locations, landscapes, and individuals, award-winning photographer William Abranowicz connects us with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s, which were the impetus for and aftermath of Lorraine Hansberry's 1963 Rally for the Southern Freedom Movement, and its living legacy today. Abranowicz's book will available at Croton Dam Books at the same location, and his exhibition will be on view from June 11-24. Abranowicz's book talk, signing, and presentation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Abranowicz's book will available at Croton Dam Books at the same location, and his exhibition will be on view from June 11-24. Abranowicz's book talk, signing, and presentation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Space is limited at all commemoration events: Visit the Lorraine Hansberry Commemoration page to see the full list of events with links for registration.

Village Voices Art Exhibit

Saturdays & Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, until June 18th
Unitarian Meeting House at 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 1052
 
In celebration of Croton's 125th Anniversary, the 125th Anniversary Committee, in conjunction with Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley and Croton Council on the Arts, has co-organized a major art exhibit titled "Village Voices" that features 101 exceptionally talented painters, sculptors, photographers and ceramic artists from Croton and nearby towns. The Village Voices Art Exhibit will remain open for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, through June 18th. Make sure to stop by and experience this once-in-a-quasquicentennial show!

BBQ, Music, & Friends - 125th Anniversary Celebration at the Van Cortlandt Manor

Saturday, June 17th, 2023 (Tickets will not be sold after June 9th, 2023)
Grounds of the Van Cortlandt Manor
 

Croton’s 125th Anniversary Committee and the Van Cortlandt Manor invite you to participate in the highpoint of our commemoration, and the social event of the season: BBQ, Music, & Friends on the grounds of the historic Manor House. Learn more and secure tickets here. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER JUNE 9TH! 

Croton Free Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Saturday, June 17th, 2023, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Croton Free Library
 

The Croton Free Library will launch its annual Summer Reading Program on the front lawn with a visit from the Bubble Bus from 11am to noon! Snacks and welcome bags will be available from 11am to 1pm. You can sign up for the online Summer Reading Program on the spot, or pick up our paper trackers to record the books you read this summer. Can't make the kickoff? No problem. Sign up at crotonfreelibrary.org/summer -- readers of any age can play along and track their reading with our app or on our paper tracker.

Bennett Conservatory of Music - Honoring Juneteenth

Monday, June 19th, 2023, 10:00 AM to Noon 
Bennett Conservatory of Music, 18 Van Wyck Street
 
Featuring family crafts, a presentation on Juneteenth, drum circle, and student musical selections. More info at bennettconservatory.org. 

New Neighbor Community Potluck and Meet & Greet

Friday, June 23rd, 5:00 PM 
Senasqua Park
 
Come meet and mingle with new and long-standing Croton-on-Hudson residents at a community potluck before the first Senasqua music concert of the summer. Bring something to share. Friends and family are welcome! Sponsored by the Croton Welcome Wagon. 

Summer Concert Series - The Fat City Rockers on June 23

Friday, June 23, 7:00 PM (rain date June 24)
Senasqua Park
 
The Village's Summer Concert Series kicks off with the Fat City Rockers - Rockabilly, Surf, and Rock N' Roll! Bring a blanket and some folding chairs and enjoy the tunes and Hudson River sunset. 

Special Screening and Moderated Discussion of "Mississippi: Is This America? (1963-1964) Freedom Summer"

Saturday, June 24, 2:00 PM
Croton Free Library, 71 Cleveland Drive
 
Join The Lorraine Hansberry Coalition on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Croton Free Library, 71 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, for a special screening of the documentary "Mississippi: Is This America? (1963-1964) Freedom Summer,” part of the award-winning Eyes on the Prize television series that traces the history of civil rights in the United States from 1954-1980. After the screening, there will be a moderated discussion with Steven Lance, Policy Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF). Space is limited at all commemoration events. Visit the Lorraine Hansberry Commemoration page to see the full list of events with links for registration.

Croton Harmon Community Tennis Association Clinics & Lessons 

Registration due by June 24th
 

The Croton Harmon Community Tennis Association (aka Croton Community Tennis) is a not-for-profit community organization of the USTA, formed and run by volunteers to maintain the red clay courts at PVC Middle School and offer tennis programming and lessons for the Croton community. Croton Community Tennis is offering a number of lessons and clinics this summer.  Visit http://crotontennis.org for more information on junior and adult tennis programming.

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June 25 Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
 Arboretum, 10 Fox Rd, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
 

Healthy Yards has scheduled a county-wide Open Gardens Day to visit private and public gardens featuring pollinator plantings. 
In Croton-on-Hudson, the Arboretum will have a professional garden designer on hand in our pollinator and other specialty gardens to
identify and answer questions about the best plants for success in local gardens throughout all four seasons of the year.
Join the group near parking lot inside the Arboretum to learn what works for you.  The Arboretum lies 1,000 feet from the end of Fox Road, on a gravel road crossing Hudson National Golf Course. 
For a complete list of participating gardens, contact: http://www.healthyyards.org/tour/

 

Family Entertainment Series - Big Top Science Show

Wednesday, June 28, 6:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 

JOIN THE SCIENCE CIRCUS WITH MAD SCIENCE! Enjoy this fun and entertaining show for kids of all ages. 

Movie Night at Senasqua Park - Toy Story 4

Wednesday, June 28, 6:00 PM
Senasqua Park
 

Movies are shown in Senasqua Park beginning at dusk on Wednesdays (starting June 28th). 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. June 28th Movie: Toy Story 4 (Rated G)

July 4th Revolutionary History Re-enactment Showcase

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
 Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
 

125th Anniversary Boat Flotilla

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
 
Croton River
 

The Croton community is invited to float down the Croton River at this year’s 125th Anniversary Boat Flotilla, a floating parade hosted by the Croton 125th Anniversary Committee. The floating parade will start at 10:00 AM. Boats will launch from Echo Canoe Launch, paddle up to Fireman's Island, turn around, and stop at Mayo's landing for a talk by Croton Historian Marc Cheshire about the old mill. The route is approximately 4 miles and will take about 2 hours to complete, and is considered a 2 out of 10 in difficulty level. Difficulty may vary depending on the flow of the current from the dam upstream. The flotilla will be led by the Croton Police Department Boat. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the paddle. Registration is required. Click here to register and learn more.

 

 

Upcoming Village Meetings

 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 

  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting - June 14, 2023 - 7:30pm

  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - June 14, 2023 - 8:00pm

  • Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 8:00pm

  • Water Control Comission Meeting - Wednesday, June 21, 4:30pm

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.