Croton Community Calendar - October 13th Edition

Tuesdays in October | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Croton Free Library, Front Lawn

Join the Croton Free Library to express yourself and find a community through writing, doodling, and more. Led by teacher Lori Jo Siegel, this free club offers the opportunity to experiment creatively and make writing a habit. No particular writing or art skill is required. To register, email gglazer@wlsmail.org or just drop by.

 

Tuesdays in October | 6 PM – 7 PM

Croton Free Library, Front Lawn

If you are interested in reading more often this fall, but do not have time to read an entire book, then join the Croton Free Libraries’ Short Story Group. The group began on Tuesday, September 21, and will run for 6 weeks. Individuals are free to join in at any time during these 6 weeks.

Each week, they will read and discuss a different short story by a contemporary writer.

Visit http://crotonfreelibrary.org/book-clubs for more details and a full list of stories.

 

Wednesdays in October | 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.

 

Thursdays in October | 10 AM – 11 AM

Croton Free Library

Learn the fun and mentally stimulating game of mah jongg with the Croton Free Library. These lessons are open to adults. Sign up for this five-week lesson series for beginners. All players must wear masks.

Space is limited, and seats are capped at 12. Registration is required.

To register, email gglazer@wlsmail.org or call 914.271.6612.

 

Thursdays in October | 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Croton Free Library

Enjoy playing mah jongg with other experienced players with the Croton Free Library. Open to adults. Players can use the library’s set, or bring their own. All players must wear masks.

To register, email gglazer@wlsmail.org or call 914.271.6612.

 

Sundays in October | 4 PM – 5 PM

Zoom Call

Sandy Richards Wellness programs empowers moms and daughters to develop simple healthy lifestyle habits that can be adopted for the long term. Each program, workshop, retreat, and event are carefully designed for moms and daughters to feel empowered, and motivated to continue to have a healthy & authentic connection together.

This four-part virtual wellness series will feature exercising, cooking, journaling, learning yoga, talking all things sleep, self-care, and clean living.

Individuals are free to sign up at any point until the event ends on Sunday, October 24. To RSVP for the Zoom meeting, visit https://sandyrichardswellness.com/.

 

Wednesday, October 13 | 3:30 PM – 5 PM

Croton Free Library

Learn to help kids with their schoolwork as a paid job or a volunteer opportunity at the Croton Free Library. Experienced teacher Lee Klein will discuss effective ways to tutor K-8 students and connect with them one-on-one. This free workshop will take place at the library (outdoors if weather permits). Participants will earn 1.5 hours of community service credit. Email gglazer@wlsmail.org to register, and please specify which session you want to join, as there will be a second session on Saturday, October 16 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

 

Saturday, October 16 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Municipal Building

Join members of the Croton Trails Committee to help clean up the various trails in the Village. This is a rain or shine event. Please bring a garbage bag, gloves, water, mask, and any tools that you may find useful (loppers, folding saw, grass whip, etc).

 

Sunday, October 17, and Wednesday, October 27 | 8 AM

Croton Point Park

Join the Saw Mill River Audubon Society for their bi-monthly bird walk at Croton Point Park. Attendees must register online and space is limited to 20 people. Vaccinations are required of all attendees. If full, join the waitlist as new spaces open weekly. Click the following link for more details and for registration: www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips

 

Mondays, October 18 & 25 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Croton Free Library, Front Lawn

Join the Croton Free Library for puppets, songs, and story time on the front lawn of the Croton Free Library. Make puppets from favorite characters in stories and songs! The library plans to nurture imagination and creativity in a fun environment, create puppets of all kinds and use them to act out stories. Perfect for kids 4-8 years old and free for everyone.

 

Friday, October 22 | 7 PM – 8 PM

Zoom Call

This is an informational presentation about the many facets of amateur radio, with the goal of raising awareness of the hobby and for the Peekskill / Cortlandt Amateur Radio Association (PCARA). PCARA is the local amateur radio club for the Croton-on-Hudson area, with several of the members being Croton residents. To access the Zoom room, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042790057

Visit http://www.pcara.org, or email mail@pcara.org for further information.

 

Saturday, October 23 | 9 AM – 11 AM

Croton Point Park

Join the Croton Historical Society to explore Croton Point’s fascinating history—particularly the legends about the place where Captain Kidd was said to have buried treasure. 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.

 

Saturday, October 23 | 9 AM – 2 PM

Get into the spirit of the season by decorating a Halloween-themed window. The annual Halloween Window Painting is being coordinated with participating stores throughout the Village. The rain date will be Sunday, October 24, from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Space is limited: find the registration form on the Village website under recreation.

 

Saturday, October 23 | 2 PM – 5 PM

Vassallo Park

Join the Croton Police Department for Pumpkin Painting. Bring your children and enjoy some seasonal fun! Come dressed in your spookiest Halloween costumes. Refreshments, snacks, and entertainment will be provided.

In the occurrence of rain, the event will be held at the Municipal Building, community room.

 

Sunday, October 24 | 1 PM – 5 PM

Croton Free Library

The Croton Free Library will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic in conjunction with Sav-Mor Pharmacy for anyone age 4+ (flu vaccine) or 12+ (Covid-19 vaccine).  Get your flu vaccine, Covid-19 vaccine, or both, at the Croton Free Library. No appointment is required. The event will be outdoors, weather permitting. If raining, the event will be held inside the library. Please wear a mask and bring your insurance card. The shots are free with most major insurances.

For information on the vaccines, call Save-Mor Pharmacy at 914-271-2900.

 

Wednesday, October 27 | 7 PM

Zoom Call

Please join the Village of Croton Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the upcoming discussion on the polarized perceptions of one of America’s most debated historical figures – Christopher Columbus – and the day that was originally named for him. Share your views on the celebration vs. the controversy in a conversation that welcomes all points of view. RSVP to coh.di.committee@gmail.com by October 26 for Zoom information. Videos/articles to review in advance can be found on the Village D&I Discussion page here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/diversity-and-inclusion-committee/page.

 

Wednesday, October 27 | 7 PM – 9 PM

Zoom Call

Join State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef at her town hall meeting for residents of the Town of Cortlandt (including Croton-on-Hudson). Residents are invited to participate by submitting comments or just viewing/listening. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, please email galefs@nyassembly.gov.

 

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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