Croton Community Calendar: June 8th Edition
Posted on: June 8, 2023 - 9:00am
Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Saturday, June 10th, 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Croton Point Park
Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, June 10, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology, and geology. 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 on June 17.
Croton EMS Youth Corps Blood Drive
Saturday, June 10th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Harmon Firehouse
Croton Free Library: World Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 10th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Croton Free Library
June 10 is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and we're celebrating at the Croton Free Library! Bring your works-in-progress and we'll craft together on the front lawn. Crafters of all stripes are welcome — it doesn't have to be knitting. Grab some yarn to swap or give away, get expert help from skilled knitting instructor Lori Cohen, and meet other local fiber-lovers! Rain or shine. If the weather's bad, we'll go inside the Library. This is a free, informal, drop-in event. Snacks provided. More info at crotonfreelibrary.org!
KICKOFF EVENT: Croton Commemorates Lorraine Hansberry's Rally for Freedom
Sunday, June 11th, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Lane
The Kickoff Event for Croton-on-Hudson's two-week-long, 60th anniversary commemoration of the Rally to Support the Southern Freedom Movement, which Lorraine Hansberry, renowned author, playwright (A Raisin in the Sun), civil rights activist, and denizen of Croton-on-Hudson, organized and chaired at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester on June 16, 1963. All events are free. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Visit the Lorraine Hansberry Commemoration page to see the full list of events with links to register.
Croton Free Library Concert: Carla & Keyes
Tuesday, June 13th, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Croton Free Library
The Croton Free Library is excited to host Carla & Keyes for a special performance on the roots of African-American music! Their interactive performance encompasses the centuries-old history of African-American music, from work songs and spirituals through blues, ragtime, jazz, R&B, rap and hip hop. They'll also talk about music related to the upcoming holiday of Juneteenth. Family-friendly and good for all ages! Free and open to all. No tickets required; first come, first served!
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.
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 Meeting - June 12, 2023 - 7:00pm
Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - June 13, 2023 - 7:00pm
Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting - June 14, 2023 - 7:30pm
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - June 14, 2023 - 8:00pm
Recordings of the statuary board meetings (Board of Trustees, Planning & Zoning) are available under the Village’s live stream channel.
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