Croton Community Calendar - November 28th Edition
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef’s Town Meeting
Thursday, November 29 – 7 to 9 PM
Croton Free Library
Join Assemblywoman Galef as she hosts a discussion with experts who are for and against the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York. Joining the Assemblywoman will be Kaven Sabet, PhD, President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Cristina Buccola, Esq., Founder of Cristina Buccola Counsel and former General Counsel to High Times Magazine. For more information, please contact Assemblywoman Galef’s office at 914-941-1111 or galefs@nyassembly.gov.
Project FeederWatch
Saturday-Sunday, December 1-2 – 9 to 11 AM
Croton Point Nature Center
Come ID and count birds at the bird feeders at Croton Point Nature Center with volunteers from Saw Mill River Audubon viewing the feeders from inside the Center. Beginners encouraged. Great opportunity for photography too. Continues weekly until Sunday April 7, 2019. To learn more about Project FeederWatch, visit www.projectfeederwatch.org
Annual Christmas Fair
Saturday, December 1 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
The fair will feature handmade Christmas crafts, tables by vendors, raffle, bake sale and a boutique. There will also be a café for refreshments and games for children.
Croton Reservoir & Dam Hike
Saturday, December 1 – 10 AM
Croton Gorge Park
Easy 2-mile hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. 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. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply water to a thirsty New York City.
Holy Name of Mary God Squad Sleep-Out
Saturday, December 1 – 4 PM
Holy Name of Mary Parish Center
The HNM God Squad will be hosting their annual sleep out on December 1. There will be a collection of men and women’s clothing, as well as toiletries, food and money, for the homeless. All donations should be brought to the parish center between 4 PM Saturday and 11 AM Sunday.
Silent Films – Comic Genius Buster Keaton
Saturday, December 1 – 7:30 PM
Croton Free Library
The gift of laughter launches the holiday season at the Croton Free Library. Join us for an evening starring comic genius Buster Keaton in his black-and-white, silent film “Sherlock, Jr.” (1924) and the side-splitting short “Scarecrow” (1920). Dazzling cinematic inventiveness meets gymnastic physical humor to create Keaton’s inimitable comedy. Pianist Jesse Beller provides live, original accompaniment – with extraordinary style and flair.
Croton Community Blood Drive
Sunday, December 2 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Croton-Harmon High School
Join the Croton-on-Hudson community in supporting the semi-annual community blood drive! Started in 1970, the drive has been responsible for collecting over 25,000 pints of blood over the years. Appointments are encouraged; to make an appointment, please contact 271-7645 or crotonblood@gmail.com.
Stories from 35 Years as a Symphony Orchestra Librarian
Sunday, December 2 – 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Bennett Conservatory of Music
A free lecture. John Perkel worked as a music librarian for some of the finest orchestras in the US, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Wine and cheese reception to follow.
The Chain That Saved the Colonies
Thursday, December 6 – 7 PM
Croton Free Library
To stop the British invasion of the New England colonies during the American Revolution, Peter Townsend manufactured a Great Chain for the Continental Army at Sterling Forest. It was placed across the Hudson River at West Point because the river narrowed there and—combined with other factors such as winds, tides and current—forced ships to slowly navigate the passage and therefore make them better targets for the colonial shore batteries. Donald “Doc” Bayne will share the history of the iron industry that started in 1736 at Sterling Forest and tell how the Sterling Forge was used to create the Great Chain. Doc is the assistant park and recreation supervisor and acting environmental education director at Sterling Forest State Park. He is also the president of the Friends of Sterling Forest.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 7 – 5:30 PM
Vassallo Park
Come join your neighbors and friends as we light the Christmas tree in Vassallo Park. Caroling will begin at 5:30 PM followed by the tree lighting at 6 PM. There will be light refreshments served. A great event for the whole family. Come join the fun!
Flip Flop Circus Family Program
Friday, December 7 – 7:30 PM
Croton Free Library
Beloved circus artists Liz Bolick and Therese Schorn present a holiday-themed spectacle of puppetry and play at the Croton Free Library. The duo merges comedy with imagination in this innovative show – bringing slapstick, wild costumes, original puppets and zany antics to the stage. With classic vaudeville style and the worldwide language of clowns, Liz and Therese create hilarious family entertainment.
Project FeederWatch
Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9 – 9 to 11 AM
Croton Point Nature Center
Come ID and count birds at the bird feeders at Croton Point Nature Center with volunteers from Saw Mill River Audubon viewing the feeders from inside the Center. Beginners encouraged. Great opportunity for photography too. Continues weekly until Sunday April 7, 2019. To learn more about Project FeederWatch, visit www.projectfeederwatch.org
Brinton Brook Sanctuary Bird Walk
Saturday, December 8 – 9 to 11 AM
Brinton Brook Sanctuary
Our monthly second Saturday walks at Brinton Brook continue year-round. No registration needed. Rain or shine. Meet in main parking area. Good for adults and young people age 8 and up. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe weather or road closures.
Croton Artisans Holiday Boutique
Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building
Sponsored by Croton Council on the Arts, admission is free to the holiday boutique. The Croton Artisans will be selling handcrafted items including ceramics, Japanese paper art, half-hour portraits, scarves, oil paintings, knitwear, jewelry, and more. New guest artisans this year will offer lovely handmade wood art, adorable fabric dolls, soap, cut paper art, gourmet salt, exquisite felted scarves, pillows, handmade books, and more. The 2018 Holiday Boutique is open as follows: Friday, December 7th: Opening Reception and Wine Tasting: 7:30pm-9pm, Saturday, December 8th: 10am-5pm & Sunday, December 9th: 11am-4pm
Community Sing-a-Long
Saturday, December 8 – 3 to 3:45 PM
Bennett Conservatory of Music
A free sing-a-long for 0-6 year-olds and their caregivers, with former Bennett guitar teacher Stacy Labriola. (Snow date: Sunday, December 09 at 3:00 pm.)
Klezmer! Music Program
Saturday, December 8 – 7:30 PM
Croton Free Library
Come revel in the joyous music of the Westchester Klezmer Program. This intergenerational group, which performs the style of Eastern European folk and dance music known as klezmer, is the largest program of its kind in the country. Under the lively direction of Kenny Green, the musicians offer a crowd-pleasing good time. This concert is for the whole family and a great way to set the mood for the holidays.
Care for Creation Lecture Series
Sunday, December 9 – 3 to 4:30 PM
Holy Name of Mary Parish Center
Long time vegetarian Teresa Jankovic will speak about the impact of food production on climate change, offer practical suggestions for a vegetarian diet with it lesser impact on the planet. Favorite, easy vegetarian suggestions will be offered.
Upcoming Village Meetings
All Village meetings are held at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, December 3: Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting (8 PM)*
- Wednesday, December 5: Conservation Advisory Council (8 PM)
- Monday, December 10: Board of Trustees Work Session (7:30 PM)*
- Tuesday, December 11: Recreation Advisory Committee (7 PM)
- Tuesday, December 11: Planning Board (8 PM)
*Shown live on Channel 78. Regular meetings are rebroadcast at 8 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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