Croton Community Calendar: October 26th Edition
A list of upcoming events in Croton-on-Hudson – 10/26/22 to 11/9/22
Posted on: October 27, 2022 - 9:14am
Historic Properties Lecture Series
October 27th, November 3rd & 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.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Thursday, October 27th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Croton Free Library
Learn the fun and mentally stimulating game of mah jongg at the Croton Free Library! Sign up for this four-week lesson series for beginners. It's easiest to learn if you can make every session -- every Thursdays, 10am-11am, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 17. Please wear a mask. Registration is required & space is limited! Please sign up on the Library website at http://crotonfreelibrary.org/event/mah-jongg-lessons-2.
Train the Tutors
Saturday, October 29th
Croton Free Library, Creative Space
Learn to help kids with their schoolwork as a volunteer opportunity or a paid job! Experienced teacher Adam Decker will discuss effective ways to help K-8 students and connect with them one-on-one. This program qualifies high-school students to volunteer in the Library's Homework Help tutoring program. This free workshop will take place in the Library's Creative Space. Participants will earn 1.5 hours of community service credit. Registration required! Sessions available Saturday, Oct. 29 at noon. Sign up now at crotonfreelibrary.org/event/train-tutors-0.
Halloween Goblin Walk
Saturday, October 29th at 12:00 Noon
Parade starts at the Municipal Building and ends in Vassallo Park
All goblins, creatures and spirits will meet at the Municipal Building at 12 noon and parade to Vassallo Park. Some tricks and treats will be waiting for everyone at the park. All welcome - don’t miss this fun filled family friendly event! Please, no dogs in parade!
Halloween Dog Parade
Saturday, October 29th at2:00 PM
Croton Landing Park
Welcome all Dogs – Join us for a Halloween Dog Parade! Bring your creativity, enjoy a costume contest, prizes and raffle! All dogs must be licensed, immunized, and play well with others.
Croton Caring Halloween Food Drive
Saturday, October 29th, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by say hello and DONATE non-perishable goods! Go to the Croton Caring website for QR Code to list of needed non-perishable food items: http://crotoncaring.org/. Visit any of the following locations across the Village:
- The Black Cow, 4 Old Post Road South 9:00-10:30 AM All donors will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Black Cow gift certificate!
- Baked by Susan , 379 South Riverside Avenue 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon All donors will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Baked by Susan gift certificate!
- Goblin Walk, Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street 11:15am-12:15pm All donors will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Croton Diner gift certificate!
- Capriccio’s 337 South Riverside Avenue 12:00-1:30pm All donors will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Capriccio’s gift certificate!
- Croton Tapsmith, 129 Grand Street 1:30-3:00pm All donors will be entered in a raffle for Croton Tapsmith Drink Tokens.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 29th
Croton Commons, 175 S. Riverside Avenue
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Haunted Hollow History Hike
Saturday, October 29th, 9:00 AM
Croton Point Park
Croton Point Nature & History Hike Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, October 29, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. This is a special Haunted Hollow hike for Halloween. 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 November 19, December 3 and December 10.
Viva Brazil in Concert!
Saturday, October 29th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
Join the Library for Viva Brasil in concert! Celebrate 200 years of Brazilian independence with internationally acclaimed musician Richard Boukas. In this solo performance, Richard — a guitarist, vocalist, composer and exponent of Brazilian music — will perform contemporary samba, bossa nova, choro, baião and other primary genres. The concert will feature compositions by legendary artist-composers including A.C. Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Pascoal, and a special tribute to Pixinguinha in honor of his 125th birthday. Free and open to all! No tickets required. Masks are required for this program. Bring your own or the Library will provide one.
Lost & Found: Cartoonist Jim Stevenson
Thursday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
Jim Stevenson was one of the New Yorker's most prolific cartoonists, an award-winning children's book illustrator, a talented author of many of his own books — and a longtime resident of Croton-on-Hudson. Join us at the Library for a screening of "Stevenson: Lost and Found," a recent documentary about his life and work. Marc Cheshire, Croton's Village Historian, will give an introduction about Stevenson's time in Croton. Free and open to all! No registration required.
"Look Away, Look Away" Documentary Series
Friday, November 4th at 6:00 PM
UUCHV Fellowship Hall, 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson
Please join the Croton Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley for an in-person screening of the powerful documentary "Look Away, Look Away" on Friday, November 4 at 6 PM at the UUCHV Fellowship Hall (2021 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson). The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Patrick O'Connor. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Due to mature subject matter, it is recommended for ages 15 and up. For more information, email uuchudsonvalley@gmail.com.
Circle School Tag Sale
Saturday, November 5th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Circle School, 119 Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson
It's back! The semi-annual Circle School Tag Sale is back once again with 2 DAYS to shop for baby, kid's & maternity clothing, toys of all kinds, books, games & puzzles, shoes, costumes & outerwear, baby gear, strollers and SO MUCH MORE! Don't forget about our popular Fill-A-Bag with clothing for only $15! Line up early and enter our raffle to win a free bag of clothing.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Westchester County registered voters are eligible to cast an early voting ballot. The Early Voting period for the November 8, 2022 General Election will be from Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2022 through Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2022. Please note that Early Voting locations and times differ from Election Day. Visit citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com or call the Board of Elections at 914-995-5700 for poll site locations and hours. For additional voting information, visit Vote411.org, an interactive website created and maintained by the League of Women Voters. The site supplies personalized ballots and polling locations simply by entering your home address.
Upcoming Village Meetings
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
- Thursday, October 27 | 6:00 PM – 125th Anniversary Committee Meeting
- Sunday, October 30 | 10:00 AM – Sustainability Committee Meeting (via Zoom)
- Tuesday, November 1 | 7:00 PM – Board of Trustees Meeting
- Wednesday, November 2 | 7:30 PM – Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
- Tuesday, November 8 | 7:00 PM – Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
- Wednesday, November 9 | 6:00 PM – Police Advisory Committee Meeting
- Wednesday, November 9 | 8:00 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals 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.