Village Of Croton-On-Hudson: Croton Community Calendar - August 11th Edition

Press release from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson:

August 11, 2021

Upcoming Events in Croton-on-Hudson – 8/11/21 to 8/25/21

Croton Academy of Arts August Camps Opening and Registration

8 Old Post Road South

August camps are open for registration at www.crotonacademy.org: Aug 2 - 9 is Fairy Tale Theatre for grades K-2 and Myths, Legends and Fables Dramatic Arts for grades 3-4. For preteens and teens there is Aug 8/9 - 13, Drawing Outside the Box and Theater & Dance; 8/16 to 8/20 Art!

Multimedia and Art Outside the Box. For more information call: 914-862-0988 or email office@crotonacademy.org.

Art in The Park
Wednesdays, August 4 - 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Senasqua Park
Watercolor painting and sketching with teaching artist Hillary Hostetler. Explore color, composition, nature observation and new painting techniques. Enjoy working in a supportive & creative environment. All levels welcome, from beginners to advance. Come join the painting fun! Contact the recreation department at (914) 271-3006 for registration information and pricing.

One-on-One College Essay Help
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 5 – 12 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Zoom
One-on-One College Essay Help For any rising seniors who are starting to think about college essays, or trying to refine their first attempts. Croton resident Linda Simon, a writer and experienced English teacher, is providing one-on-one sessions for students who need help getting started, are seeking a new topic, or want another set of eyes to look over their drafts. Free and open to rising high-school seniors. They can set up a 30-minute Zoom session with Mrs. Simon from 3:00-5:00pm. email lindasimon.ny@gmail.com.

Lego, Engineering & Robotics Camp
Monday, August 9 – Friday, August 13 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Municipal Building Community Room
This program is designed for those that really like to build and experiment! The camp will offer a huge selection of models in the program from the many different themes that Lego has to offer. You will have fun building and coding with Lego robotics, Ozobot, Spero and more. Campers will also invent and construct robotic creation from their own imagination. All campers will take home a Lego project! Come join the fun!

Learn about the Seven Wonders of the Universe with Meteorologist Joe Rao!
Wednesday, August 11 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
In the sky above our heads, there are wonders too numerous to count. But what could be chosen as the seven most remarkable objects visible with just our eyes or a simple pair of binoculars or a small telescope? Seven objects we might call “The Seven Wonders of the Universe.” Register now: tinyurl.com/JoeRao Presented by the Croton Free Library, the Field Library in Peekskill, and Putnam Valley Library.

Puppets, Songs, & Storytime with Lori Jo!
Thursdays, August 12 – 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Croton Free Library Front Lawn
Make puppets from favorite characters in stories and songs! We will nurture imagination and creativity in a fun environment, creating puppets of all kinds and using them to act out stories. No registration required. Please bring a mask. Free and perfect for kids ages 4-8.

Blood Drive
Saturday, August 14 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Municipal Building Community Room
To signup, please call 800-933-2566, or visit nybc.org/donate.

Cone with a Cop
Tuesday, August 17 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
171 S Riverside Ave
Stop by and enjoy a refreshing ice cream cone with officers from the Croton Police Department! Bring your children for a fun summer afternoon hangout! Ice cream graciously provided by Bagels on Hudson.

Upcoming Village Meetings

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

• Monday, August 16 – Board of Trustees Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Tuesday, August 24 – Planning Board Meeting (8:00 PM)

This press release was produced by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The views expressed here are the author’s own.