Croton Community Calendar - October 6th 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 skills is required. To register, email gglazer@wlsmail.org or just drop by.

 

Tuesdays in October | 6:00 PM – 7:00 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 Library’s’ 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.

 

Sundays in October | 4:00 PM – 5:00 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/.

 

Thursdays in October, Starting October 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 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, Starting October 7 | 11:00 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.

 

Saturday, October 9 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Municipal Building, Community Room

The New York Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive in the Community Room at the Municipal Building. To remain in compliance with the federal guidelines for social distancing, appointments are preferred. Walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To sign up, call 1.800.933.2566 or visit http://www.nybc.org/donate.

 

Wednesday, October 13 & Sunday, October 17 | 8:00 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

 

Wednesdays in October, Starting October 13 | 12:00 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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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