Croton Community Calendar - September 18th Edition

Wednesday, September 18 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Jessica Flores, of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, offers a presentation designed for the general public. Learn about lifestyle habits that we can adopt at any time in life to help keep our brains and bodies healthy as we age, and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. The presentation draws on the latest research on treating and preventing memory loss. Register in person or call (914-271-6612) during library hours.

 

Thursday, September 19 – 7 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Bill and Carolyn Golden will be presenting their photographs of the birds from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. They have spent the last 14 years living in Virginia as well as Westchester County. Their dual residency has enabled them to photograph a great number of the birds that inhabit and migrate through the preserve.

 

Friday, September 20 – 11 AM to 2 PM

Municipal Building

 

Westchester County Clerk Timothy Idoni’s community outreach staff can take your photo and process your passport application when they visit the Municipal Building. Please visit the Village website for more information, such as what documents to bring and the application costs.

 

Friday, September 20 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Peruvian-American mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra and classical pianist Michael Skelly return to the Croton Free Library to present a sparkling program, including Peter Lieberson’s “Neruda Songs,” passionate settings of Pablo Neruda’s poetry. Kelly Guerra was most recently noted as a “standout” in the Wall Street Journal for her performance at the Tanglewood Music Center as Mrs. Doc in Leonard Bernstein’s A Quiet Place. Michael Skelly has been a full-time member of the piano faculty at Columbia University for over 30 years. Enjoy an enthralling evening of collaborative music featuring works by Charles Ives, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, and Peter Lieberson, including moving selections especially appropriate for National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15).

 

Saturday, September 21 – 10 AM to 4 PM

 

Invite your friends and family to the Village for a fun day of treasure hunting! Over 70 homes are participating throughout the Village in the inaugural village-wide tag sale. Maps can be obtained by clicking here.

 

Saturday, September 21 – 8 PM

The Grandstand

 

Come to the Grandstand on Saturday evening to hear performers including Jon Liebowitz and Dan Pifer from God Street Wine, Dos Belos (Marc Beladino and son Paul Beladino, from the Blue Chips), Tom Stevens, Karen Trendell and The Dude of Life (Steve Pollak). There will be a 50/50 raffle, a craft beer basket and a tap takeover. Funds raised from this event will support the 2020 stewardship program at the Croton River Unique Area.

 

Sunday, September 22 – 11 AM to 4 PM

Croton-Harmon Train Station

 

Join the Croton Rotary Club at the 35^th annual Auto Show. Sponsored by Croton Auto Park, the day promises to be fun for the whole family. Fantastic autos, fun and games for kids, food trucks, a Chili cook-off and more!

 

Sunday, September 22 – 4 PM

Holy Name of Mary Church

 

Rhythm Rising Band is a Vibraphone-driven band that plays a wide mix of Latin, Brazilian, World and Jazz music. The band features original music, as well as great classic standards from Jobin, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and much more. The smooth to fiery sounds are led by Latin great Tomas Martin Lopez. Tickets are $10; kids under 12 are free.

 

Monday, September 23 – 7:30 AM

Croton Point Park

 

Meet in the ballfield park of Croton Point Park on the left as you enter the park. Beginners encouraged. Contact the Saw Mill River Audubon Society for directions or if any questions; otherwise no RSVP needed. We go rain or shine!

 

Friday, September 27 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Jazz vocalist and rising star Tamuz Nissim appears at Croton Free Library with featured artists – guitarist George Nazos, bassist Harvie S and drummer Tony Jefferson. Tamuz performs alongside some of New York City’s most acclaimed musicians, in clubs like Blue Note, Jazz Forum, The 55 Bar, Cornelia Street and others. Her latest album, “Echo of a Heartbeat,” received rave reviews, made it to the “JazzWeek” charts, and is being played in over a 100 radio stations worldwide. The Tamuz Nissim Quartet performs songs from recent discography – including jazz standards, vocalese, and “originals that are so smart they can bend light” (C. Michael Bailey, “All About Jazz”).

 

Friday, September 27 – 6:45 PM

Vassallo Park

 

Join the Recreation Department at their popular movie series. The showing for the evening will be Hotel Transylvania 3 (rated PG). Bring a picnic and stay for the movie. Fun for the whole family! The rain date will be September 28. For more information, please call 271-3006.

 

Saturday, September 28 – 12 to 4 PM

Senasqua Park

 

Arts-on-Hudson 2019 Festival: Outdoor showcase for original hand-crafted work at beautiful Senasqua Park on the Hudson River. Visit free and stroll among almost 50 booths or do some early holiday shopping for unique work by local artists and artisans. Sponsored by the Croton Council of the Arts, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to furthering the arts in Croton and throughout Northern Westchester.

 

Sunday, September 29 – 2 PM

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, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. 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. Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com, or call/text 646-303-1448.

 

Tuesday, October 1 – 1 to 3 PM and 5 to 7 PM

Croton Free Library

 

The professionals of Croton’s local Save Mor Pharmacy bring flu shots to the Ottinger Room of the Croton Free Library. The vaccinations are given to those 6-years-old and over; children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Interested parties should drop in during the clinic’s hours with their health insurance cards. In addition, a limited supply of free shots is available to those without insurance – on a first-come-first-served basis. Please direct pharmaceutical questions about the vaccine (for instance, nasal spray delivery or higher doses for seniors) to Save Mor Pharmacy, 914-271-2900.

 

Wednesday, October 2 – 7:30 PM

Croton Free Library

 

Kirkus Reviews calls author Michael Koncewicz’s recently published work “excruciatingly timely.” They Said ‘No’ to Nixon: Republicans Who Stood Up to the President’s Abuses of Power (University of California Press, 2018) uncovers those within President Richard Nixon’s administration – including his own appointees – who quickly blocked Nixon’s attacks on the IRS, the Justice Department, and other sectors of the federal government. Michael Koncewicz is the Cold War Collections Specialist at the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University. He previously worked for the National Archives at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, where he contributed to the museum’s nonpartisan Watergate exhibit.

 

 

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

 

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