Croton Community Calendar: November 9th Edition

A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson – 11/09/22 to 11/23/22
Upcoming Events in the Village
Croton Cub Scout Pack 28 Veterans Day Observance: "Dear Veteran" Activity
Ongoing
 

Croton Cub Scouts Pack 28 will honor local veterans by participating in the annual “Dear Veteran” activity. After a family conversation about what it means to be a veteran and talking about veterans in our community, Scouts will decorate one side of an index card in a patriotic theme and the words "Dear Veteran." On the other side Scouts will write a message of thanks. The Scouts invite all residents to create a card and show your support. Index cards should be laminated or placed in a clear plastic bag and tied to a tree with ribbon near your home, where passing Veterans can see it. Trees should be on your property or you should obtain permission. The messages will be placed before Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th and removed after Thanksgiving. The more messages our local Veterans see as they walk and drive around town, the more appreciation they will feel. More about Croton Cub Scout Pack 28 is available at https://www.crotoncubs.org/aboutus.

Historic Properties Lecture Series
Thursday, November 10th, 10:00 AM - Noon
Municipal Building, Community Room 
 

Join us to learn about the fascinating discipline of historic period archeology and how it can shed light on ethnicity, status and economic conditions in the Hudson Valley. Following an overview lecture, the series will drill down on Croton Point Park, the John Jay Mansion National Historic Property, and the Lyndhurst Mansion National Historic Property. Click here to register for this FREE program

Make Your Own Fall-Themed Coil Bracelet at the Library
Thursday, November 10th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Croton Free Library
 

Get creative with the Library! Come in and make a fall-themed coil bracelet. It’s easy for beginners, and no experience necessary — it's a great way to get into beading for someone who would like to get started. All materials provided. Free and open to anyone age 7+. Registration is required and space is limited! Sign up today on the Library website -- https://www.crotonfreelibrary.org/event/make-your-own-coil-bracelet -- or call at 914-271-6612.

Actors Conservatory Theatre Presents: The Fantasticks
Various Show Dates Throughout November
Croton Academy of Arts Theatre, 8 Old Post Road South
 

The Fantasticks, the longest running musical of all time, will be presented by the Actors Conservatory Theatre at Croton Academy of Arts as part of a special fall residency. Show dates are November 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are at 8PM. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets and pricing information is available at https://www.actshows.org/, or at the door. 

Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, November 11th, 11:00 AM
Croton Veterans' Monument at Veterans Corners (intersection of Cleveland Drive and Old Post Road South) 
 

All residents are invited to join American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505 in honoring Croton’s veterans on Friday, November 11th. The ceremony will be held at 11 AM at the Croton Veterans’ Monument at Veterans Corners (intersection of Cleveland Dr. and Old Post Rd. S.). In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gymnasium at Holy Name of Mary Church. 

Croton Yacht Club Veterans Day Luncheon
Friday, November 11th, Noon
Croton Yacht Club, Clubhouse at 6 Elliott Way
 

The members of the Croton Yacht Club will celebrate Veterans Day at their 6 Elliott Way clubhouse with the annual Veterans Day Luncheon. The event will commence at noon and include a brief ceremony followed by a luncheon, which will be free of charge for all village veterans and spouses, surviving spouses of veterans, active military and spouses. To offset the luncheon expenses, it is suggested that all non-military attendees make a donation.  Any net proceeds from the luncheon will be donated to benefit local veterans. For questions, or to RSVP, contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or by phone at 914-271-6384.

Saw Mill Audubon Birding Field Trip
Saturday, November 12th, 8:00 AM
Croton Point Park
 
COVID-19 Booster Clinic
Tuesday, November 15th, Noon to 3:00 PM
Community Room, Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building
 

The Village is hosting a pop-up COVID-19 booster clinic in the Community Room at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building at 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, on Tuesday, November 15th from Noon to 3 PM. While all time slots are currently filled, residents can place their name on the wait list if a spot becomes available: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/home/webforms/covid-19-booster-clinic-tuesday-november-15-2022

Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Saturday, November 19th, 9:00 AM
Croton Point Park

Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, November 19, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology 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. Additional hikes will take place at the same time and meeting place on December 3 and December 10.
 
Community Blood Drive
Saturday, November 19th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Community Room
 
The New York Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive in the Community Room at the Municipal Building on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit http://www.nybc.org/donate.
 
Croton Free Library Fall Book & Bake Sale
Saturday, November 19th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, November 20th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Croton Free Library Ottinger Room
 
It's the best time of the year again: Book & Bake Sale time! Masks are recommended. Proceeds benefit the Croton Free Library. Early bird admission: $10 on Saturday, from 8:00am-10:00am. Sunday Special: From 12-3pm, buy a Croton Free Library tote bag for $20 and fill it with all you can carry.
 
The Lost Estates of Peekskill
Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Croton Free Library 
 
With names such as Mount Florence, Rest Hill, and the Beeches, the hills overlooking Peekskill were once home to magnificent properties with national reputations. Owned by people such as Daniel Craig, one of the founders of the Associated Press, the abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher and Moses Sperry Beach, owner of the New York Sun, the estates were sites of scandal, adultery, and humbug. Join local historian Kirk Moldoff for a look into a little-known aspect of local life in the 1800s.
 
Saw Mill Audubon Birding Field Trip
Wednesday, November 23rd, 8:00 AM
Croton Point Park
 
Upcoming Village Meetings
 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 
  • Wednesday, November 9 | 6:00 PM – Police Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 9 | 8:00 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  • Thursday, November 10 | 6:00 PM – 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting
  • Monday, November 14 | 7:00 PM – Board of Trustees Work Session
  • Tuesday, November 15 | 7:00 PM – Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting 
  • Tuesday, November 15 | 8:00 PM – Planning Board Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 16 | 8:00 PM – Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting
  • Monday, November 21 | 7:00 PM – Board of Trustees Meeting
Recordings of the statuary board meetings (Board of Trustees, Planning & Zoning) are available under the Village’s live stream channel.
 
Do you have an item you wish to submit to the Village for inclusion in this e-blast? Please fill out the event submission form located on our website.