Croton Community Calendar - November 24th Edition

 

 

 

Wednesdays | 12 PM – 1 PM

Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room

Journaling for Seniors is a new program for community seniors offered by the Croton Free Library. This free club offers older adults the chance to express themselves through writing, doodling, and more. No particular writing or art skills required. Supplies is provided. Offered in partnership with Croton Caring. Space is limited to 12 participants, so sign up today.

Registration is required: To do so, either email gglazer@wlsmail.org or call 914.271.6612.

 

Saturday, November 27 | 2 PM – 4 PM

Zoom Call

It’s National Novel Writing Month, and the Croton Free Library is a “Come Write in Space” again this year. The library is hosting a Virtual Write-In, when you can chat with other NaNoWriMo participants on Zoom and push to the finish line. Sign up now and find more info at crotonfreelibrary.org.

 

Wednesday, December 1 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Zoom Call

Sandy Galef will host a Virtual Senior Forum featuring panelists from various agencies in the region who will discuss different services that are available to seniors.

Use the following link to access the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82353707438?pwd=YjhaK1NHait6a0t4VjNxY3h6Mythdz09

Or, if you prefer to call into the meeting:  +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 823 5370 7438

Passcode: 936553

 

Thursday, December 2 | 5 PM – 6 PM

Vassallo Park

Come join your neighbors and friends as we light the Christmas Tree and celebrate Hanukkah in Vassallo Park. There will be singing of carols and holiday songs, along with light refreshments. A great event for the whole family!

A holiday parade with a special visitor from the North Pole will precede the lighting, starting at 5:00 PM. Meet at the Municipal Building and walk to Vassallo Park! The ceremony will begin at 5:15 PM in Vassallo Park.

For more information call the Croton Recreation Department at 914-271-3006.

 

Friday, December 3 & Saturday, December 4 | 9 AM to 3 PM

St. Augustine Episcopal Church

 

Stop by the church to purchase a holiday wreath or small gift and enjoy some homemade baked goods.

 

Saturday, December 4 | 9 AM – 11 PM

Croton Point Park

Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike to explore Croton Point’s wildlife, trees, plants, history, archaeology, and geology. The hike will last roughly 2 to 3 hours and the route will depend on the interests of the participants. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.

 

Saturday, December 4 | 10 AM

Duck Pond Park, Bungalow Road

The Conservation Advisory Council is inviting members of the community for their clean-up of Duck Pond Park, located on Bungalow Road. Volunteers are requested to clean up litter and restore the park's beauty.

 

Saturday, December 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Join Our Saviour Lutheran Church for a pop-up Christmas event with baked goods, homemade soups, white elephant sale, holiday music, raffle

 

Saturday, December 4 | 7 PM

Zoom Call

Croton's own Art Chung will take us behind the scenes of the NPR variety/quiz show "Ask Me Another," chat about his time as an original writer on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," and delve into the art and science of trivia. And, of course, he'll host a quiz game with prizes for a lucky winner. This event is free and open to all. This program is sponsored by the Croton Lions Club.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduuupjwiGtRrfjgH3DnhYVW4tJj6RYYJ

 

Saturday, December 11 | 10 AM to 4 PM

Croton Free Library

Join the Croton Free Library for their Winter Festival. This event is to feature Live music, crafts for kids, a food drive, a book raffle, and a local artisans' pop-up shop for holiday craft shopping. Stop by for hot drinks, snacks, and the return of the Wanna Empanada truck.

Free and open to all. Visit crotonfreelibrary.org for details.

 

Saturday, December 11 | 10 AM to 4 PM

Croton Free Library - Ottinger Room

Support local artists and find great handcrafted items for the holidays! Come to the Ottinger Room at the Croton Free Library for this pop-up shop from the Northeast Etsy Artists Collective, featuring jewelry, pottery, art, journals, and more. Check out a full list of vendors on our website: crotonfreelibrary.org. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the library.

 

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

 

 

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