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Croton Community Calendar: September 13th Edition

Posted on: September 13, 2023 - 3:16pm
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Fall Recreation Program Registration Open

A variety of recreation programs, facilities and special events will be offered for FALL 2023 by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s Recreation Department! Read the full brochure for more information. Online registration is available here.

Croton-on-Hudson 7th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Applications Now Open - Entries Due by October 2nd

The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Annual Croton-on-Hudson Scarecrow Contest! Entries by individuals, families, teams, schools, churches, clubs, organizations & businesses are welcome! The goal of this contest is to create a gallery of fun, inventive scarecrows throughout the Village. Entries are due by Monday, October 2nd, and winners will be announced Thursday, October 19th. Click here for rules & how to sign up.

Croton Friends of History: Presentation on the Destruction of Riverside Avenue (@ Croton Library)

Thursday, September 14th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Croton Free Library, Ottinger Room
 
The Destruction of Riverside Avenue In September 1960 demolition began on Croton’s waterfront business district to construct Route 9. Riverside Avenue, from the intersection with Maple up to Farrington Road, was rerouted and most of the old buildings demolished. By the time the project was completed, parts of residential streets from Benedict Boulevard in Harmon up to Wolf Road were also eliminated, along with a beautiful Beaux Arts-style bridge across the mouth of the Croton River. Village Historian Marc Cheshire will recount the upheaval and loss from this seminal event in Croton’s history.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Annual Clothing Fest

Daily, September 16th thru September 23rd, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. Augustine's Church front lawn, 6 Old Post Road North
 
St. A’s annual Clothing Fest!! Sat 9/16- Sat 9/23. Open everyday 10-4 Rain or Shine. Clothes/Shoes for Adults/Kids

Croton Friends of History: Presentation on the Destruction of Riverside Avenue (@ Municipal Building Community Room)

Thursday, September 21, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Municipal Building Community Room
 
The Destruction of Riverside Avenue In September 1960 demolition began on Croton’s waterfront business district to construct Route 9. Riverside Avenue, from the intersection with Maple up to Farrington Road, was rerouted and most of the old buildings demolished. By the time the project was completed, parts of residential streets from Benedict Boulevard in Harmon up to Wolf Road were also eliminated, along with a beautiful Beaux Arts-style bridge across the mouth of the Croton River. Village Historian Marc Cheshire will recount the upheaval and loss from this seminal event in Croton’s history. Register in Advance.

Village-Wide Tag Sale

Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is pleased to announce that the 5th annual Village-Wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, September 23rd. There is a $10 registration fee per household to participate. No listings outside of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson please! A map will be published to highlight each residence that participates. The sale will be advertised in the local newspaper and through village media. Registration ends Friday, September 15th.  Registration Link: https://croton.seamlessdocs.com/f/tagsale2023

Upper Village Walking Tour

Sunday, September 24th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tour Begins & Ends at the Municipal Building Parking Lot
 

Join Village Historian Marc Cheshire for a walking tour of the upper village of Croton. Explore the history of buildings and streets in the heart of the village. This walk will last approximately 2 hours & covers 1.3 miles and includes stairs. Register here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/home/webforms/free-recreation-programming-registration

Mobile Shredder

Thursday, September 28th, 9:00 AM to Noon
Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot A (overflow lot located near 1 Croton Point Avenue)
 
Westchester County is bringing the Mobile Shredder to Croton-on-Hudson on September 28th. Residents can bring up to 4 file-size (10”x12”x15”) boxes of confidential papers per household to Croton-on-Hudson from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for shredding. 
 
  • Please remove all large binder clips and covers. 
  • Papers from businesses institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected as will any junk mail or newspapers.
  • Hard covers – cardboard or plastic covers on items such as ledger books marble composition books and hard-cover books – cannot be shredded and will be turned away
For questions about recycling call (914) 813-5425 the Recycling Helpline. For more information about the mobile shredder, please visit the Westchester County Department of Environmental Protection Mobile Shredder page.

The Bluechips @ Senasqua Park (Concert)

Friday, September 29th, 7:00 PM (Rain Date September 30th)
Senasqua Park
 
Bring a blanket and some folding chairs, enjoy music and beautiful Hudson River sunset views! 

Community Blood Drive

Saturday, September 30th, 10:00 AM to 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. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315446

39th Annual Croton Rotary Auto Show

Sunday, October 1st
Croton-Harmon Train Station
 
The 39th Annual Croton Rotary Auto Show will take place on Sunday, October 1st at the Croton-Harmon Train Station. The show features classic cars and the Electric Vehicle Corral. There will be food and fun for the kids, with a special Balloon Show at 1pm.

Croton Business Council Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 7th (Rain Date October 14th), Noon to 6:00 PM
 
The Croton Business Council will host the Croton Oktoberfest on October 7 from 12 PM to 6 PM in the Upper Village on Grant Street. Over 65 Artisanal vendors from food, to drink, to retail, and a ramped up kinder-fest area for the little ones with bouncy houses galore and much much more! Live music all day, including The Blue Chips, Dos Belos, & The Black Coffee Blues Band. Shuttle bus transportation available from Croton Harmon Train Station all day long. Please contact crotonbusiness@gmail.com for more information regarding this event. 

Croton Fire Department Annual Fire Fair & Open House

Sunday, October 8th, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Harmon Firehouse
 
The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department will be hosting its annual "Fire Fair," a day dedicated to fire prevention, safety and education, and will feature several activities for children and adults.

Circle School Kids Clothing & Toy Sale

Saturday, October 14th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
119 Maple Street
 
It's coming! Mark your calendars and get ready! The Circle School Tag Sale is back and better than ever! Get excited 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! Fill a bag of gently used kid's clothing for only $20. Line up early and enter a raffle to win a free bag of clothing! Extended shopping hours for the first time ever!! Discounted prices starting at 1:00pm! Visit theevent page for more information: https://fb.me/e/1ef6yF8AR

125th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, October 14th, 10:00 AM to Noon
Croton Train Station Parking Lot A
 
Celebrate Croton's 125th Anniversary with a Scavenger Hunt! Clues will be given for locations throughout the Village, a car and cell phone are required to participate. Winners will be determined by the most correct answers and prizes to local food establishments will be awarded to the first 5 winners. All welcome! More info: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/croton-125th-anniversary-committee/events/71231

Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger

Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
 

The Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger will take place on Sunday, October 15th at the Croton-Harmon High School. There's a 1-Mile Fun Run, a 5K Race/Walk, and a 10K Race! The run supports the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry, Croton Caring, Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill, Hillside Food Outreach, Feeding Westchester, WhyHunger as well as international organizations that fight hunger! More information and registration is available at runagainsthunger.com.

Upcoming Village Meetings

 
Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise:
 

  • Zoning Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 13th, 8:00pm 

  • 125th Anniversary Committee - Thursday, September 14th, 6:00pm

  • Board of Trustees Work Session - Monday, September 18th, 7:00pm

  • Planning Board Meeting -  Tuesday, September 19th, 8:00pm

  • Advisory Board on the Visual Environment Meeting -  Wednesday, September 20,th, 7:00pm

  • Lorraine Hansberry Coalition Meeting -  Wednesday, September 20th, 7:00pm

  • Police Advisory Committee Meeting- Thursday, September 21st, 6:00pm

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.