Croton Community Calendar: May 1st Edition
Village Housing Forum
The Village is organizing a Housing Forum on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Harmon Firehouse located at 30 Wayne Street. This forum aims to foster a broader discussion on the current state and future of housing within the Village, building on the 2018 Housing Charette and the 2021 Housing Needs Assessment Forum. Notable participants include representatives from the Westchester County Planning Board, Pace Land Use Law Center, Village Housing Task Force, and Village Board. The evening will feature an overview of local housing initiatives and a breakout group discussion period, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage in focused conversations related to the main topics of discussion.
Weekly Art Workshops at Croton Free Library
Join artist Aindrila Mukherjee to create beautiful projects with acrylic paint! Topics will include mandala design, Indian folk art, one-stroke painting techniques, and bird and flower painting. All supplies provided. No experience necessary. Free and open to anyone age 12+! This series meets every Thursday in May, but participants do not need to be able to attend every session. Please register for each session you want to attend by going to the Library's website or calling 914-271-6612.
Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce is hosting their monthly Networking Breakfast Event on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at the Croton Yacht Club. Local business owners are invited to exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and expand their networks over a delicious breakfast spread. Admission is $25 for chamber members, and $28 for future members/walk-ins. Register online here. For questions regarding this event, please contact info@hvgatewaychamber.com.
I Love My Park Day Croton
Join the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson for I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am. There will be something for everyone: family friendly invasive Garlic mustard pulling for parents and children and a variety of other invasive plant management work including removing prickly Barberry bushes, and vine removal using a pole pruner to save the trees on the trail. Also learn from a stone mason how to build stone walls. No experience necessary; all tools provided. Register as a volunteer at the following link: www.aqueduct.org/ILMPD
CrotonCon 2024
Organized by the Croton 125th Committee in collaboration with 3rd Universe, CrotonCon 24 is a comicon-inspired event that will feature video games, free comics, a virtual Lego contest, entertainment, and vendors. Test your skills at Smash Brothers, challenge our local police and your friends to a board game, Virtual Lego building contest, sidewalk chalk coloring, music, comedy and cosplay, come dressed to impress! Free and open to all. More info and shuttle schedule available here.
Croton Yacht Club Annual College Scholarship Fundraiser
The Croton Yacht Club is holding its annual College Scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th. The event will include an all you can eat pasta night, with various pasta dishes, salad, coffee and dessert. A silent auction and sales will be conducted during the evening as well as a 50-50 fund raising raffle. A donation of $25 for adults, $15 for teens is requested; children 12 and under are free. All net proceeds will go to the Croton Yacht Club College Scholarship Fund. Since its inception in 2010, the Yacht Club has awarded over $20,000 in scholarship grants to Croton Harmon High School graduates pursuing undergraduate studies in the marine, maritime, environmental science and/or environmental engineering fields. If you would like to donate items for the silent auction or if you would like to donate to the scholarship fund directly, please contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or call 914-271-6384.
The American Dream & the Hansberry Family: A Conversation with Natalie Moore on Housing Segregation
Join the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition of Croton for an illuminating conversation with author Natalie Moore (The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation) as we discuss Carl Hansberry’s landmark 1940 Supreme Court case and how housing segregation continues to affect America. With special guest Tejash Sanchala, Executive Director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission. All are welcome to attend this thought-provoking, free, and public event.
Registration is required. Please visit: lorrainehansberrycoalitionpresents.eventbrite.com
Free Rabies Vaccinations for Westchester Pets
The Big Easy On The Hudson Jazz & Blues Fest
Riverview Jazz Series Concert - Andrew Tate & Friends
Westchester Power Virtual Information Session
Learn how Westchester Power can help you power your home with green energy at this Virtual Information Session. This program brings competitive fixed-rate electricity supply options to Westchester County residents. Online registration required. For more information about Westchester Power, visit sustainablewestchester.org/wp/conedterritory, email westchesterpower@sustainablewestchester.org , or call (914) 242 - 4725 and select option 3 for Westchester Power
The Grit Games - Family Fun
Race, swing and move through obstacle courses at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, and compete in the first ever Grit Ninja Games, presented by The Grit Ninja, Saturday, May 18. Children and young adults ages nine and up can compete in various tournaments in divisions based on age. Celebrity ninjas from American Ninja Warrior and American Ninja Warrior Jr. including Daniel Gil, Vance Walker, Isaiah Thomas, and Isabella Wakeham will be available for meet and greets. The entire day will be fun for the whole family as there will be local food trucks, beginner ninja obstacles suitable for all ages, raffles, and a professional ninja racing competition for everyone to watch. Rain date is Sunday, May 19. For more information and to register, visit the Westchester Parks website.
Lorraine Hansberry Day
Gather with the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition (LHC), friends, family, and your neighbors for a family-friendly, free afternoon of celebration, music, and community in the historic Bethel Chapel to commemorate what would have been the acclaimed playwright, author, and activist Lorraine Hansberry’s 94th birthday.
Community Blood Drive
Every month, the New York Blood Center holds a community blood drive at the Library. To sign up, call 800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo.
Memorial Day Ceremony
The Village's annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Hosted by The American Legion Fox - Eklof Post 505, under the leadership of William Tuttle, Commander, and Joseph Martinelli, Adjutant, the event will take place at Veterans Corners, 173-179 Cleveland Drive. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be relocated to the Gym of the Holy Name of Mary Church, 120 Grand St.
Croton AYSO Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Croton AYSO, a local soccer program based in Croton on Hudson, is sponsoring a summer soccer camp for children ages 4-14 years with trainers from the UK. Full day and half day sessions are available. See available programs at the AYSO website.
Summerfest Parade Registration Open
Join the 2024 Summerfest parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 2 at 12:45 PM. Parade participants gather on Old Post Road South between the exit of Croton Harmon High School and Cleveland Drive at 12:15 – parade kicks off at 12:45. We are looking for community groups & organizations to bring their best creative ideas to the parade. Decorated wagons, signs, costumes, music, mascots and more are all welcome. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the application at https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/parade2024
Upcoming Village Meetings
IDEA Advisory Committee Meeting - Friday, May 3rd, 2:45pm
Arts & Humanities Advisory Council Meeting - Tuesday, May 7th, 7:00pm
Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm
Board of Trustees Meeting - Wednesday, May 8th, 7:00pm
Zoning Board Meeting - Thursday, May 9th, 8:00pm