Croton Community Calendar - November 13th Edition

Wednesday, November 13 – 7 to 9 PM

Cortlandt Town Hall

 

Join Assemblywoman Sandy Galef as she hosts a community conversation on climate change and discusses what we can do to make a difference. Speakers include Mark Lowery, NYS DEC Assistant Director, Office of Climate Change, Donovan Gordan, NYSERDA Director of Clean Heating and Cooling Program, Conor Bambrick, Environmental Advocates of New York Climate Director and Chandu Visweswariah, Utopis Insights Founding President and CEO.

 

Wednesday, November 13 – 7:30 PM to 9 PM

Holy Name of Mary Parish Center Meeting Room 5

 

All are welcome! Join us to kick off the 2019-20 ski season and plan family-oriented day trips and weekend trips. The 2020 season calendar will be discussed and deposits for our March 6-8 Killington trip package deal will be accepted. Westchester Skiers & Riders is a Croton-based winter sports club and the first Westchester ski & snowboard club with a family focus. WSR is a member of the Metro NY Ski Council. All skill levels are welcome.

 

Thursday, November 14 – 6 PM

Vassallo Park

 

In celebration of people in recovery, in support of people struggling with substance abuse and in memory of those who lost their loves because of drugs and alcohol. There will be poetry readings and songs of hope by Croton teens. Hot chocolate and refreshments immediately following at Holy Name of Mary Church.

 

Saturday-Sunday, November 16-17 – 10 AM to 3 PM

Croton Free Library

 

The Croton Free Library Book and Bake sale is back. There will be a tremendous variety of books, music, and DVDs. The selection is great for all ages at prices that cannot be beat. Also come and enjoy homemade baked goods for sale to take home or eat while you explore. Sunday, after 2PM, all items are reduced to $1 (except those specially marked and mass market books which are regularly 4 for $1) and baked goods are buy 1, get 1. This is a great way to support the library. Please also consider volunteering at the sale. The volunteer signup is available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4da9a62fa7fe3-november4.

 

Saturday, November 16 – 11 AM to Noon

Municipal Building Community Room

 

A 1-hour presentation - using PowerPoint slides, a paper handout, and brief talks by two electric vehicle owners (Niall Kelleher and Lindsay Audin) - followed by an outdoor demonstration of how to use one of Croton's EV chargers at the Municipal Building. Hosted by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Sustainability Committee.

 

Sunday, November 17 – 11:30 AM to 2 PM

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

 

NOSH 2019, sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, is a fun, family-friendly, Jewish-themed, food tasting and food. Local restaurants and caterers serve food samples at stations throughout our space while participants enjoy delicious items from around the county. Come taste items for a future event or just to get your fix of local Jewish deliciousness!  Buy tickets here: www.tinw.org/event/nosh2019.html.

 

Sunday, November 17 – 5 PM

St. Augustine Episcopal Church

 

An exciting program of classical, jazz, sacred and a capella choral music. Our Community Choral Collaboration features St. A’s Choir and local artists Denise Bessette, Claire Collins, Paul Connor, Alice Leuenhagen, Mark Minkler, Gem Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Lisa Morsberger, Julie Nord, Elinore O’Connell and Sophia Steger. Suggested donation of $20/person or $40/family.

 

Tuesday, November 19 – 3:30 to 5 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Come spend an afternoon at the Croton Free Library and make a goddess bracelet. It’s easy for beginners and no experience necessary. Great way to get into beading for someone who would like to get started. All materials are included. For tweens, teens and adults. Registration required.

 

Saturday, November 23 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Acclaimed soprano Misty Ann Sturm (who starred as Lily in “The Secret Garden”) hosts the Broadway & Cabaret Showcase at the Croton Free Library. Pianist Tyler Walker accompanies Misty and all other performers. The evening’s line-up of talent includes Sharon Adler, Max Denler, Jacob Dryer, Barry Gottlieb, Jonathan Hiller, Julie Martinez, Angela Rice, Ben Thomas and Katelyn Wilson (subject to change). Come hear Misty and your friends and neighbors sing!

 

Sunday, November 24 – 11 AM

Croton Gorge Park

 

Easy 2-mile (total) hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Aqueduct Trail. 

 

Sunday, November 24 – 2 PM

Croton Free Library

 

An interactive concert with singer/guitarist Patricia Shih entertains the entire family. With a theme just in time for Thanksgiving, “Big Ideas about Appreciation and Gratitude” is full of fun and loads of audience participation. Come sing, dance and celebrate the bright side of life.

 

 

All Village meetings are held at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building unless otherwise noted:

 

*Shown live on Channel 78. Regular meetings are rebroadcast at 8 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.

 

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