Croton-Harmon Variety Show Benefits Family Affected by Derailment

Get involved and stay informed with this round-up of the week's events in our villages.

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Tuesday, Jan. 14

_The Westchester County Department of Health will offer free flu shots to residents at a walk-in clinic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Nepperhan Community Center, 342 Warburton Ave. in Yonkers.

_Citizens, school officials and concerned parents are rallying today on behalf of unfreezing state aid for our Ossining schools. More on the issue, and how to get involved, here.

_Croton's Planning Board has one new business item and one old on the agenda:

• The Hudson National Golf Club—40 Arrowcrest Drive (Sec. 67.15 Blk. 1 Lot 4) —Referral from the Village Board for a recommendation for special permit approval for a small addition on basement level of clubhouse and changes to clubhouse patio. 
• Fernando Duce – 1307 Albany Post Road (Sec. 67.14 Block 3 Lot 9) – Application for final subdivision approval for two lot subdivision. 

Thursday, Jan. 16

_Spread the Word: the Ossining Library tonight hosts a screening and discussion of the documentary "Bully." 

"A beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary...BULLY opens a window onto the pained and often endangered lives of bullied kids... It captures a growing movement among parents and youths to change how bullying is handled in schools, in communities and in society as a whole." 

Friday, Jan. 17

_The long-anticipated Perez-a-Palooza Benefit show is on at Croton-Harmon HS today. The third annual benefit is a variety show, full of entertaining music and dance performances, and hilarious comedy skits performed by Croton-Harmon School District faculty and staff members. This year, proceeds will once again benefit the Fran Perez Memorial Scholarship as well as a local family (the Rivera family) that was affected by the tragic Metro-North derailment. Tickets are available for purchase at the CET Main office (271-5184) for $10.