Croton Community Calendar - May 8th Edition
Retirement Income Planning - Solving the Retirement Income Puzzle
Wednesday, May 8 – 7:30 PM
Croton Free Library
Paul Petrone, a local CFP, CPA, will present a discussion that is especially relevant to those who are in the “red danger zone,” five years before and after retirement. Paul assists attendees in asking the hard questions: How do I replace my paycheck; how long does my money have to last; how much can I withdraw and not run out of money?
Second Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, May 11 – 9 AM
Brinton Brook Sanctuary
Monthly walks continue year-round on the second Saturday of each month at our largest sanctuary, Brinton Brook in Croton-on-Hudson. Good for ages 8 and up. No pre-registration necessary. For weather cancellations check the website at sawmillriveraudubon.org. Meet at main parking area off Route 9A.
HNMMS Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 11 – 10 AM to 2 PM
Holy Name of Mary Parish Center
Choose from a variety of spring plants and herbs to brighten your garden or warm Mom’s heart with a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Proceeds benefit HNMMS students’ educational programs.
Coffee with a Cop
Saturday, May 11 – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Dessertist
The Croton-on-Hudson Police Department invites residents to join their neighbors and the Croton Police for the second “Coffee with A Cop” event on Saturday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at The Dessertist, located at 50 Maple St.
Earring Design with Joan Lloyd
Tuesday, May 14 – 3 to 5 PM
Croton Free Library
Express your creative side with artist Joan Lloyd, as she teaches you how to design and bead your very own earrings in this two-hour workshop. Choose from a vast variety of colorful beads to make one-of-a-kind earrings for yourself or a special someone. You’ll also have an opportunity to donate an additional pair of earrings of your own design to a local women’s shelter. Registration required. Sign up in person or call (914-271-6612) during library hours. For tweens, teens and adults.
Gardentopia with Jan Johnsen
Tuesday, May 14 – 7 PM
Croton Free Library
Any backyard has the potential to refresh and inspire if you know what to do. Landscape designer Jan Johnsen will be discussing techniques from her new book, Gardentopia: Design Basics for Beautiful Outdoor Spaces. Discussion and refreshments to follow. Presented by the Croton Conservation Advisory Council and Teatown.
Croton Academy of Arts Presents “Seussical Jr!”
Thursday, May 16 – 7 PM
Croton Academy of Arts
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life when 22 local children and teens perform Seussical JR. on Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 19th, at 3 pm (note: there is no Saturday performance). This fantastical musical extravaganza is by Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Directed by Natalie Arneson and choreographed by Janice Paganelli. Tickets are available at www.crotonacademy.org or at the door: $15 for adults, $12 for students/children.
Spring Book & Bake Sale
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19 – 10 AM to 3 PM
Croton Free Library
Early bird admission: $10 to shop 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Free and open to the public for browsing and buying: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19.
Intro to TinkerCad
Saturday, May 18 – 1 to 2 PM
Croton Free Library
Library 3D experts will show how to create simple 3D objects using the web-based free software application (TinkerCad). Use basic shapes to put together a design and they’ll show you some of the things you can do with them. Registration Required. Sign up in person or call (914-271-6612) during library hours. For ages 6-18.
Croton Yacht Club Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday, May 18 – 7 to 10 PM
Croton Yacht Club
The Croton Yacht Club will hold its annual college scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at their clubhouse located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson. The event will include an all you can eat pasta night, with various pasta dishes, salad, coffee and dessert. A silent auction will be conducted during the evening as well as a 50-50 fund raising raffle. A donation of $20 for adults, $10 for teens is requested; children 12 and under are free. All net proceeds will go to the Croton Yacht Club College Scholarship Fund. If you would like to donate items for the silent auction or if you would like to donate to the scholarship fund directly, please contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or call 271-6384.
Native Americans of New York City
Sunday, May 19 – 1 PM
Croton Point Nature Center
Scott Kostiw is the author of “Archaeology of New York City” (Paleo Indian to contact) and numerous papers about prehistoric ceramics and lithics of the Northeast. Mr. Kostiw will discuss the original New Yorkers from twelve thousand years ago to the arrival of the Dutch in 1609. Presented by the L.A. Brennan, Lower Hudson Chapter of the NYS Archaeological Association.
Upcoming Village Meetings
All Village meetings are held at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building unless otherwise noted:
- Wednesday, May 8: Zoning Board of Appeals (8 PM)
- Monday, May 13: Board of Trustees Work Session (7:30 PM)*
- Tuesday, May 14: Recreation Advisory Committee (7 PM)
- Tuesday, May 14: Planning Board (8 PM)
- Wednesday, May 15: Water Control Commission (7:30 PM)
- Monday, May 20: Board of Trustees (8 PM)*
- Tuesday, May 21: Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee (7:30 PM)
- Tuesday, May 21: NYS DEC Public Stakeholder Meeting on Hydrilla (7:30 PM)
- Wednesday, May 22: Diversity & Inclusion Committee (7:30 PM)
*Shown live on Channel 78. Regular meetings are rebroadcast at 8 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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