Croton Community Calendar: March 20th Edition
Croton Free Library Concert: Music in Film!
Grammy-nominated drummer and movie producer Richard Baratta brings his acclaimed and all-star studded sextet for an afternoon of Music in Film! The band's jazz/Latin arrangements of renowned movie compositions from Richard's 35 years in the film business will swing and delight. Free and open to all! This program is appropriate for children. No tickets required. First come, first served.
New York State Boating Safety & Personal Watercraft Certification Course
The Croton Yacht Club, located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson, will be hosting a New York State Boating Safety & Personal Watercraft Certification Course on Sunday, March 24th from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM. The course is being offered by the New York Boating Safety organization and the fee is $75.00 per student. Pre-registration is suggested by visiting: https://nyboatingsafety.com/product/new-york-state-safe-boater-jet-ski-certi
Writing Workshop: Good Stories with Esther Cohen
Novelist Esther Cohen will help you write the story you’ve always wanted to write using exercises and prompts. Everyone will also be invited to add their "us" to the stories in Cohen's most recent book, All of Us: Stories and Poems Along Route 17. Free and open to anyone age 12+, but registration is required! Sign up on the Library's website or call 914-271-6612.
Yarn Happy Hour
Love knitting or crocheting? Join the Library for a fun hour of stitching and community! Bring your own project or use our supplies to start your own. Get help on projects, find new patterns and techniques, and chat with other crafters. Cross-stitching and embroidering are great too. Beginners are welcome! Open to all skill levels and all ages. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required; just drop by.
Zoom Talk: The Eclipse that Enlightened America
Join us for a Zoom talk full of historical images and fun anecdotes, plus a Q&A about all things eclipse! With the total solar eclipse of 2024 rapidly approaching, author and eclipse-chaser David Baron shares a pertinent tale from the summer of 1878, when a similar eclipse traversed America’s Wild West. Free and open to all, but space is limited and registration is required! Sign up now on the Library's website or call 914-271-6612.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
The Town of Cortlandt will host a Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in the front lawn of Cortlandt Town Hall on Thursday, March 28th. The ceremony will start at 3:30PM. Light refreshments will be served. If it rains, the ceremony will be moved to the Vincent F. Nyberg General Meeting Room.
Maple Commons Information Session
The application period for Maple Commons (43-45 Maple Street) is now open. The Village and Regan Development Corporation have scheduled a series of information sessions where interested individuals can ask questions about the application process and receive assistance in completing their application. If you have any questions about the application and cannot attend these sessions, you can call 914-332-4144 or email hac@affordablehomes.org.
Croton Community Blood Drive
Every month, the New York Blood Center holds a community blood drive at the Croton Free Library. To sign up, call 800-933-2566 or visit the NYBC's website. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo.
Youth Fishing Derby at Croton Point Park
Westchester County Parks and the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association will host their inaugural Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. Children ages 8 through 16 are invited to participate. Adult/parental supervision is required. Equipment and bait will be provided, or you can bring your own. Check in is at 9:30 a.m.; derby starts at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Pre-registration is required through Eventbrite for this free event. Rain date is Sunday, April 7. Deadline for registration is Friday, April 5. For more information visit https://parks.westchestergov.com/youth-fishing-derby or call (914) 231-4645.
C.L.E.A.N - Senasqua / Croton Landing Community Cleanup
The Croton Litter-Free Education Advocacy Neighborhood initiative (C.L.E.A.N.) will host a Community Cleanup on Saturday 4/6 , at 3:00 PM, weather permitting. CLEAN is collaborating with Cub Scout Pack 28 on a joint effort to clean the entire waterfront this spring. Please bring heavy gloves and bright clothes. Meet at Senasqua Park. The group will be cleaning Senasqua Park and as much of the Riverfront as possible in preparation for the Village’s Earth Day Celebration.
2nd Annual Croton Gumbo Smackdown Competition
Maple Commons Information Session
The application period for Maple Commons (43-45 Maple Street) is now open. The Village and Regan Development Corporation have scheduled a series of information sessions where interested individuals can ask questions about the application process and receive assistance in completing their application. If you have any questions about the application and cannot attend these sessions, you can call 914-332-4144 or email hac@affordablehomes.org.
Circle School Tag Sale
Back again for two days of shopping this spring, Circle School's much-anticipated kid centered tag sale! Get excited to shop for baby & kid clothing (size newborn through big kid 16/18), maternity clothing, shoes, coats, & outerwear, all kinds of baby gear, strollers, books, puzzles, games, and toys of all kinds, and SO SO MUCH MORE! Many items priced at just $1. Discounted items on Sunday! All proceeds go to Circle School. **DONATION DAYS: April 10th & 11th, 9 am - 6 pm, April 12th, 9 am - 3 pm** No donations will be accepted outside of these designated times.
De nuevo, para dos días de compras esta primavera, ¡la muy esperada venta de segunda mano -- centrada en los niños de la Circle School! Anímense a comprar ropa para bebés y niños (desde el recién nacido hasta el niño grande 16/18), ropa de maternidad, zapatos, abrigos y ropa de abrigo, todo tipo de artículos para bebés, cochecitos, libros, rompecabezas, juegos y juguetes de todo tipo ¡Y MUCHO MÁS! Muchos artículos tienen un precio de solo $1. ¡Artículos con descuento el domingo! Todas las ganancias se destinan a Circle School. ** DÍAS DE DONACIÓN: 10 y 11 de abril, 9 am - 6 pm, 12 de abril, 9 am - 3 pm ** No se aceptarán donaciones fuera de estos horarios designados.
Croton Point History & Nature Hike
Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archeology, 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 April 27.
Douglas Dunn & Dancers: The Three-Body Problem
Douglas Dunn and seven of his company dancers, along with musician Jerome Begin, will present The Three-Body Problem, adapted for Croton Free Library's Ottinger Room. The audience will be seated along the long semicircular arc of windows. Dancers will perform for approximately 40 minutes, covering the spectrum from elegant to playful, with occasional moments of mischief. The performance will be followed by a Q&A moderated by curator Gabriella Hiatt. Free and open to all. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Registration is required! Sign ups open on Sunday, March 10 at 9am at crotonfreelibrary.org.
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 FC Soccer Tryouts
Croton FC is a competitive Club/Travel program with nine soccer teams that play in the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL). Croton FC will be holding open tryouts in April 2024 for the Fall 24 - Spring 25 season for (a) existing teams, and (b) to form new teams at the U9 level, boys and girls (2016 birth year). For more information, visit https://www.crotonfc.com/tryouts-for-24-25-season
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
- Board of Trustees Work Session - Wednesday, March 20th, 7:00pm
- Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 21st, 7:30pm
- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, March 21st, 8:00pm
- Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearing on Budget - Wednesday, March 27th, 7:00pm