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CORTLANDT, N.Y. - Schools are closed for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah on Monday and Tuesday. Knitters and crocheters will be in good company mid-September, not one, but two knitting and crocheting groups will get together in the Town of Cortlandt this week. There are also plenty of chances for civic engagement listed below. For even more events, check out our events page.
Monday, Sept. 17
Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah Schools in the Hendrick Hudson, Croton-Harmon, Lakeland and Yorktown School Districts are closed for the holiday.
Rosh Hashanah Multi-Generational Service 12:30 p.m. The Temple Israel of Northern Westchester is holding several services Monday, some for specific age groups, including toddlers and kindergartners. The complete schedule is available at the temple's website. The temple is located at 31 Glengary Road, Croton-on-Hudson.
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah Schools in the Hendrick Hudson, Croton-Harmon, Lakeland and Yorktown School Districts are closed for the holiday.
Everything Old Is New Again Join the chorus of adults 55-years-old and over to sing popular songs of years gone by with instructor Mary Crescenzo, at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library. Works by composers such as Gershwin, Berlin and Arlen will come alive through group singing and solos, a cappella and recorded accompaniment in a 10-week program to culminate with a reception. Registration is required, contact Risa Getmen at 914-739-5654 ext. 304.
Cortlandt Town Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. The Town of Cortlandt will hold a meeting to discuss current legislative issues and will likely take legislative action. A portion of the meeting will be dedicated to public comment. The meeting will take place at Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady St., Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
Knitting and Crocheting Circle 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Croton Free Library hosts a monthly gathering of knitters and crocheters, who will work on individual projects in the friendly company of other enthusiasts. No formal instruction is given, although shared expertise is welcome among attendees. The library is located at 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Cortlandt Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m. The Cortlandt Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss matters of town code. The meeting will take place at Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady St., Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
Thursday, Sept. 20
Croton-Harmon Board of Education Work Session 7:30 p.m. The Croton-Harmon Board of Education will discuss current business issues in the district. There will not be a portion for public comment, although the meeting is open to the public. The meeting will take place in the Croton-Harmon High School Community Room, 36 Old Post Road S., Croton-on-Hudson.
Art by Association Reception 6 to 8 p.m. This show features the fiber art of past and present members of the Croton Free Library Association. Many of the library volunteers included in the show were relegated to making "women's work," or necessary items for the home, but as the library describes it, "giving them beautify that joins the world of craft to the world of art." The library is located at 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson.
Book and a Blanket 6:30 p.m. The Hendrick Hudson Free Library continues its program of donating hand-stitched blankets to newborns at the Hudson Valley Hospital Center. All knitters and crocheters are welcome, materials will be provided by the library, located at 185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose.
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