Upcoming Weekend Events in Croton-on-Hudson

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson would like to share the following events and community initiatives scheduled to take place this weekend:

I Love My Park Day

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: 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 features 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. A full program of events is available here!

A dedicated shuttle will operate between Croton Harmon train station and the 3rd Universe comic shop. The shuttle will make stops throughout the Village, granting you easy access to the Village's restaurant and shops. Even after the convention wraps up at 6:00, the shuttle service extends until 10:00 PM. Don't miss out on exclusive Con specials offered by many local businesses! The shuttle map can be found below:

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The American Dream & the Hansberry Family: A Conversation with Natalie Moore on Housing Segregation

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Join the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition of Croton on Saturday, May 4th, at the Croton Free Library from 2:00-4:00 PM 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

Croton Yacht Club Annual College Scholarship Fundraiser

The Croton Yacht Club is holding its annual College Scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. 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. The mission of the scholarship grant is to promote studies in the marine, maritime, environmental science and/or environmental engineering fields; to cultivate future local environmental leaders and advocates; to develop future stewards of local marine resources and to enhance, promote and protect local river related recreational resources.

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 aforementioned 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.

Free Rabies Vaccinations for Westchester Pets

Westchester County residents can bring their dogs, cats and ferrets in for free rabies vaccinations on Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamen Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle. No appointments are needed, but residents are advised to bring proof of prior rabies vaccinations for their pets. Call 914-632-1269 for more information.

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