Junior League's Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser Returns Bigger than Ever Saturday, September 20
Sep. 10, 2014: What kid wouldn't love to climb aboard a fire truck or big rig? The Junior League of Bronxville's Fifth Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm will provide this opportunity for children to get hands-on experience with all types of public service and commercial vehicles.
The event will be held at the Immaculate Conception School Field, located at 53 Winterhill Road and White Plains Road (Rte 22) in Tuckahoe (rain or shine).
The Junior League (JLB) has secured a Westchester County Department of Public Safety helicopter. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to get up close with this helicopter as well as 15 other vehicles, including a fire truck, the Tuckahoe Trolley, and an Army truck.
There will be tons of kid activities, including the chance to interact with animals from the SPCA of Westchester, have your face painted, and create a twisted animal balloon (courtesy of Mickey Spillane's). DJ Samir will fill the air with family-friendly music.
Touch-A-Truck will also have a variety of food, entertainment for the family, a hay ride (courtesy of Nature's Cradle Nursery), and two bounce houses (provided in part by Leaps n Bounces A.D.M.). Get there early and catch a live performance by The Bossy Frog Band at 10:30 am.
The JLB's Touch-A-Truck event is the League's largest family event and provides a day filled with fun for everyone! "Touch-A-Truck is a family-oriented event where our kids can touch everything," said Touch-A-Truck committee co-chair Toni Haugh. "Children will be able to climb on and ask questions about the vehicles and equipment and learn how these machines help us and our community," said Touch-A-Truck co-chair Vicki Hoffman.
Confirmed truck exhibitors include: cherry picker truck (The Care of Trees), concrete truck (Concrete Express), army vehicle (NY Army National Guard), construction vehicle (Capital Equipment), fire truck and smoke house (Eastchester Fire Department), ambulance (Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Service), moving truck (Morris Moving), and bobcat (Nature's Cradle)--with more still to come.
Event attendees can also enjoy food from food truck vendors, including Poutine King, Johnson Truck, and Mister Softee. Area bakery What's for Dessert will have cupcakes on hand.
The JLB enjoys the support of local merchants who have generously donated goods and services toward this year's raffle baskets, including Breezeway, Tryforos & Pernice Flower Shoppe, Womrath Bookshop, Tuck'd Away Bar & Grille, Bronxville Community Church, and author Eileen Palma.
Tickets at the door are $10 per person. Children under one are free. Families can save $10 with an advance purchase of four or more tickets. For advance ticket sales and more information, please visit www.jlbronxville.org.
Proceeds from this event will support JLB's mission to fight hunger and promote proper nutrition within its service areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers.
The Junior League of Bronxville, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Bronxville services the areas of Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers. The JLB has been an active and local women's volunteer organization in Southern Westchester since 1948. Follow us at Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Pictured here: Trucks at last year's Touch-A-Truck fundraiser.
Photo courtesy Rosalia Nocerino, Vice President Communications, Junior League of Bronxville
Community Service Organizations Directory
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up.
Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Bronxvillle Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available.
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515
https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/
Bronxville Women’s Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org
Bronxville Youth Council
The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services.
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.”
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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