Village Of Croton-On-Hudson: Croton Community Calendar - October 20th Edition

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

October 20, 2021

Upcoming Events in Croton-on-Hudson – 10/20/21 to 11/3/21

 Creative Journaling for Tweens & TeensTuesdays in October | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMCroton Free Library, Front LawnJoin 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 skill is required. To register, email gglazer@wlsmail.org or just drop by. Short Story GroupTuesdays in October | 6 PM – 7 PMCroton Free Library, Front LawnIf you are interested in reading more often this fall, but do not have time to read an entire book, then join the Croton Free Libraries’ 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. Journaling with SeniorsWednesdays in October | 12 PM – 1 PMCroton Free Library, Ottinger RoomJournaling 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. Mah Jongg Lessons for BeginnersThursdays in October | 10 AM – 11 AMCroton Free LibraryLearn 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. Mah Jongg Free Play for Experienced PlayersThursdays in October | 11 AM – 12:30 PMCroton Free LibraryEnjoy 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. Peekskill Amateur Radio Club PresentationFriday, October 22 | 7 PM – 8 PMZoom CallThis is an informational presentation about the many facets of amateur radio, with the goal of raising awareness of the hobby and for the Peekskill / Cortlandt Amateur Radio Association (PCARA). PCARA is the local amateur radio club for the Croton-on-Hudson area, with several of the members being Croton residents. To access the Zoom room, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042790057Visit http://www.pcara.org, or email mail@pcara.org for further information. Croton Point History HikeSaturday, October 23 | 9 AM – 11 AMCroton Point ParkJoin the Croton Historical Society to explore Croton Point’s fascinating history—particularly the legends about the place where Captain Kidd was said to have buried treasure. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes. Halloween Window PaintingSaturday, October 23 | 9 AM – 2 PMGet into the spirit of the season by decorating a Halloween themed window. The annual Halloween Window Painting is being coordinated with participating stores throughout the Village. The rain date will be Sunday, October 24, from 9 AM to 2 PM.Space is limited: find the registration form on the Village website under recreation. National Prescription Drug Take Back DaySaturday, October 23 | 10 AM – 2 PMCroton CommonsThis Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) event is conducted to encourage community members to properly dispose of unused medications. The medications are collected, secured and picked up by a DEA officer. The DEA then incinerates the medications. All at no cost to the community members. Over the years, they have collected 100s of pounds of unused prescriptions which gets this medication out of homes and keeps our community members and their families safe. Pre-Holiday ArtfestSaturday, October 23 | 10 AM – 4 PM1392 Albany Post RdLocal Artists will be selling their work at this outdoor Croton event. Handcrafted Pottery, jewelry, fused glass, woodwork, home and holiday decor, photography, florals, macrame, herbal apothecary items, soy candles and baked goods will be available, Croton Caring Committee will be present to collect food donations for upcoming holiday. Pumpkin Painting with the Croton Police DepartmentSaturday, October 23 | 2 PM – 5 PMMunicipal Building, Community RoomJoin the Croton Police Department for Pumpkin Painting. Bring your children and enjoy some seasonal fun! Come dressed in your spookiest Halloween costumes. Refreshments, snacks, and entertainment will be provided.Please note, this event will no longer be taking place in Vassallo Park as originally scheduled, and will instead be in the Municipal Building, community room. Flu & Covid-19 ShotsSunday, October 24 | 1 PM – 5 PMCroton Free LibraryThe Croton Free Library will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic in conjunction with Sav-Mor Pharmacy for anyone age 4+ (flu vaccine) or 12+ (Covid-19 vaccine).  Get your flu vaccine, Covid-19 vaccine, or both, at the Croton Free Library. No appointment is required. The event will be outdoors, weather permitting. If raining, the event will be held inside the library. Please wear a mask and bring your insurance card. The shots are free with most major insurances.For information on the vaccines, call Save-Mor Pharmacy at 914-271-2900. Sandy Richards WellnessSunday, October 24 | 4 PM – 5 PMZoom CallSandy Richards Wellness programs empowers mothers 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.To RSVP for the Zoom meeting, visit https://sandyrichardswellness.com/. Puppets, Songs, & Story TimeMonday, October 25 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMCroton Free Library, Front LawnJoin 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. Bird WalkWednesday, October 27 | 8 AMCroton Point ParkJoin 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 Christopher Columbus and Indigenous Peoples DayWednesday, October 27 | 7 PMZoom CallPlease join the Village of Croton Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the upcoming discussion on the polarized perceptions of one of America’s most debated historical figures – Christopher Columbus – and the day that was originally named for him. Share your views on the celebration vs. the controversy in a conversation that welcomes all points of view. RSVP to coh.di.committee@gmail.com by October 26 for Zoom information. Videos/articles to review in advance can be found on the Village D&I Discussion page here: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/diversity-and-inclusion-committee/page. Lorraine Hansberry Memorial CallThursday, October 28 | 7 PM – 8:30 PMZoom CallThe Village's Diversity and Inclusion Committee will be hosting a Zoom meeting to discuss ways to memorialize Lorraine Hansberry and her connections to Croton, and to organize subcommittees to work on those ideas. RSVP to coh.di.committee@gmail.com by October 26 for Zoom information, and please put Lorraine Hansberry's name in the subject line. Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Town Hall Meeting on Climate ChangeWednesday, October 27 | 7 PM – 9 PMZoom CallJoin State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef at her town hall meeting for residents of the Town of Cortlandt (including Croton-on-Hudson). Residents are invited to participate by submitting comments or just viewing/listening. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, please email galefs@nyassembly.gov. Goblin WalkSaturday, October 30 | 12 PMMeets at Municipal BuildingWe are calling all goblins, creatures and spirits to join us for our annual Goblin Walk! This year, the parade be first meeting at the Municipal Building, and march to Vassallo Park.  Young and old alike are invited. Tricks and treats will be waiting for everyone at the park. Please, no dogs in the parade. Face masks required. Halloween Dog Parade & Costume ContestSaturday, October 30 | 2 PMCroton LandingOn Saturday, October 30th at 2 PM, bring your dog in costume to Croton Landing Park for the Halloween Dog Parade! There is no sign-up required and participation is free.A contest will be held to find the best-dressed dogs. A $10 donation to compete for prizes is asked. Proceeds go to the Croton Caring Committee and Paws Crossed Animal Shelter. The winning dog will have their photo placed in the Gazette.Please note that all dogs must be, healthy, licensed with tags, have unexpired rabies shots, play well with others, and be on a leash in order to attend. Please clean up after your dog and stay on the parade’s path. Election DayTuesday, November 3 | 6 AM – 9 PMTo find out your polling location, please visit the Board of Elections website at: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com. Please note that Village staff will be working on Election Day. 

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: 

• Wednesday, October 20 | 7:30 PM – Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting
  • Held on Zoom Call
• Thursday, October 21 | 6 PM – Police Advisory Committee
  • Held in courtroom
• Monday, October 25 | 7 PM – Board of Trustees Work Session
• Tuesday, October 26 | 7 PM – Fire Council Meeting
  • Held at Harmon Firehouse
• Tuesday, October 26 | 8 PM – Planning Board Meeting
• Wednesday, November 3 | 7 PM – Board of Trustees Meeting
• Wednesday, November 3 | 7:30 PM – Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
  • Municipal Building, community room

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Creative Journaling for Tweens & Teens

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