Croton Community Calendar - October 30th Edition

Wednesday, October 30 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Passionate about helping individuals make financially sound decisions, author Veronica Karas has made it her mission to equip people with the tools necessary to navigate through difficult economic times. Veronica offers an educational presentation on ways to take control of personal finances, including how to maximize your savings so they are effective and efficient and the basics of investing and how it all relates to your financial future. A certified financial planner, Veronica currently works for Captrust, and during this talk shares her expertise without obligation. Veronica published her book – Money Matters: Everything You Should Have Learned in School, But Didn’t – in February 2019.

 

Friday-Sunday, November 1-3

Croton Academy of Arts

 

The Croton Academy of Arts is pleased to present 3 performances of its fall musical, “The Aristocats Kids!” based on the beloved Disney animated film and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score. Disney’s “The Aristocats” is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. The ensemble cast includes 26 local youngsters from Croton and Ossining. Tickets, $15 for adults and $12 for students, are available online with reserved seating at www.crotonacademy.org or general admission at the door starting 30 minutes before show time. For more information call 914-862-0988 or email office@crotonacademy.org. Show times are as follows: November 1 at 7 PM, November 2 at 7 PM and November 3 at 3 PM.

 

Tuesday, November 5 – 6 AM to 9 PM

 

Election Day 2019 is Tuesday, November 5. Vote in your normal polling location. For more information, please visit: https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/voting.

 

Tuesday, November 5 – 3 to 5 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Express your creative side with artist Joan Lloyd, as she teaches you how to design and bead your very own earrings in this two-hour workshop. Choose from a vast variety of colorful beads to make one-of-a-kind earrings for yourself or a special someone. You’ll also have an opportunity to donate an additional pair of earrings of your own design to a local women’s shelter. For tweens, teens and adults. Entering grades 4th and up. Registration Required.

 

Wednesday, November 6 – 1 to 3 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Are you serious about fiber arts? This is a hands-on session for those who use fiber as their expressive medium and want to meet others who do the same. Please bring some work in progress or new ideas to develop and share. We have some tools and materials, but bring along whatever you need. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. Led by Mary McFerran and Judy Scheck.

 

Thursday, November 7 – 7 to 9 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Developed by a stagecoach maker in lower Manhattan, Westchester County’s first railroad, the New York & Harlem Railroad, arrived in the 1840s. Since commuting by train allowed convenient short travel, its arrival accelerated growth and commerce throughout the county due to New York City’s proximity. Within the same decade, the New Haven Railroad arrived in Westchester from New England, followed by the upstate-backed Hudson River Railroad in 1849. At its peak in 1930 and on the eve of the Great Depression, Westchester County maintained as many as eight rail lines and branches. Today, three of the county’s original rail lines, the Harlem line, the New Haven line, and the Hudson line, are still in use and as busy as ever. Kent W. Patterson, who worked for MTA Metro-North as well as its predecessor railroad, will tell the story of railroads in Westchester. His presentation is based on his book Rails Around Westchester County, published by Arcadia Publishing.

 

Saturday, November 9 – 9 to 11 AM

Brinton Brook Sanctuary

 

The SMRA 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. Check the online Google calendar at sawmillriveraudubon.org if any question about severe weather cancellation. 

 

Saturday, November 9 – 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Potential babysitters build essential skills for responsible childcare through this four-hour course. Amanda (Tucker) Lisk, a first-grade teacher, gives hands-on instruction on several topics, including: interviewing and communication tips; ages/stages of young babies and toddlers; safety and first-aid; feeding and caring for children (including diaper changing). She will administer a simple test at the completion of the course and distribute certificates. Bring paper and pen – and your lunch! For youngsters ages 10 and up. Registration required. Register in person or by phone (914-271-6612) during open library hours.

 

Sunday, November 10 – 11 AM

Croton Gorge Park

 

Easy 2-mile (total) hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park. 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.

 

Sunday, November 10 – 2 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Taking great music local, the Hudson Valley String Quartet is dedicated to bringing great string quartet literature to the Hudson Valley’s concert scene. “Hidden Gems – Publishing Problems” features snafus — from missing movements to musical experiments made available to the general public. Marka Young, David Fiedler, violins; Lauren Buono, viola; Jeanne Fox, cello perform: Schubert’s String Quartet #10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 125, #1; Barber’s String Quartet, Op. 11; Rachmaninoff’s String Quartet # 1, and Beethoven’s String Quartet “Serioso” Op. 95.

 

Monday, November 11 – 11 AM

Veterans Corners

 

All residents are invited to join American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505 in honoring Croton’s veterans on Monday, November 11. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. 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.

 

Monday, November 11 – Noon to 4 PM

Croton Yacht Club

 

Once again, the Croton Yacht Club will be opening its doors and hearts to Croton’s community of veterans and active military to thank them for their service and sacrifices made on our behalf. 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 donate $15 per adult and $5 per teen over 16, children are free. Any net proceeds realized from the luncheon will be donated to Croton Harmon VFW Post 5197. Residents who would like to attend this event should contact Dennis Kooney, by email at dennis@kooney.net or by phone at 914-271-6384.

 

 

All Village meetings are held at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building unless otherwise noted:

 

*Shown live on Channel 78. Regular meetings are rebroadcast at 8 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.

 

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