Village Of Croton-On-Hudson: Croton Community Calendar - October 27th Edition

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

October 27, 2021

Upcoming Events in Croton-on-Hudson – 10/27/21 to 11/10/21

Short Story GroupTuesday, November 6 | 6 PM – 7 PMCroton Free Library, Ottinger RoomIf 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. 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 | 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, with a new session beginning on November 18th. 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 | 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. Christopher Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day DiscussionWednesday, 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. 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. 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. Croton Caring’s Second Annual Halloween Food Drive-Around Saturday, October 30 | 9 AM – 3 PMVarious Locations Throughout VillageCroton Caring's Second Annual Halloween Food Drive-Around will bring members of the organization to various local businesses where they will collect non-perishable food items to support their Thanksgiving and December Holiday Food Basket Programs. A flyer listing the locations and times can be found here: https://bit.ly/2021HalloweenFoodDrive. This event helps support both local businesses and the community as whole. Leave the Leaves DemonstrationSaturday, October 30 | 10:30 AMVassallo ParkLearn the technique of leaf mulching, which puts nutrients back into the soil where they are needed, saving time and money this fall. 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 2 | 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. Croton River Hydrilla Project Update MeetingThursday, November 4 | 7 PMWebEx Online CallNYSDEC will provide an update on the status of the Hydrilla project going into 2022.To join the meeting, visit to: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m76afadd6435d90e7ca37775b71314df5 Circle School Tag and Bake SaleSaturday, November 6 | 9 AM – 1 PMCircle School (Now located at 119 Maple Street)Circle School will be holding their annual Fall Tag Sale to sell items for young children, such as gently used clothing, toys, equipment, books and baked goods. Veteran’s Day Outdoor CelebrationTuesday, November 9 | 9 AMCarrie E. Tompkins Elementary SchoolCET Kindness Club cordially invites all Croton Veterans to participate in an outdoor celebration at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary (CET) School in their honor. A Shuttle will be provided starting at 8:30AM from the Shoprite Parking lot. Please enter the front circle at CET and take a seat under the tent. After the ceremony, breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by November 4thby emailing Marlena Horton at marlena.horton@chufsd.org. Green Living Series: Croton Conservation Advisory CouncilTuesday, November 9 | 7 PM – 8:30 PMZoom WebinarJoin the Croton Conservation Advisory Council is this webinar explaining why to plant native. Join Danielle Begley-Miller of Teatown and Eva Thaddeus of Wild Gardens Nursery for an informative session about native, non-native and invasive garden plants - and how gardeners can improve the choices they make on behalf of the environment. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9N7YP6tSKKYURhPJfr6fQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

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, November 3 | 7 PM – Board of Trustees Meeting
• Wednesday, November 3 | 7:30 PM – Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
• Tuesday, November 9 | 7 PM – Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
• Tuesday, November 9 | 8 PM – Planning Board Meeting
• Wednesday, November 10 | 6 PM – Police Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Held in Courtroom
• Wednesday, November 10 | 8 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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Short Story Group

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