Jr. League's Trails to Treasures Shopping Event this Friday, May 9: Learn Local Sponsors
May 7, 2014: The Junior League of Bronxville is gearing up for its annual spring fundraiser, Trails to Treasures, this coming Friday, May 9. The proceeds from Trails help to fund the league's mission and outreach, which focus on alleviating hunger and improving nutrition in Southern Westchester.
Trails to Treasures has been a great event for the community since it began in 2002. It would not be possible without support from local vendors and merchants. The unique vendors always include two to three not-for-profit vendors. This allows the JLB to connect with other organizations making a difference.
This year's not-for-profit vendors will include Reverse the Course, which will be selling hair accessories to benefit young girls who can't afford to go to school in countries such as Uganda; Zaanha, which will be selling clothes, accessories, and home décor and gives a portion of its proceeds to Afghan school children; and Nomi Network, which sells clothes and accessories to help create economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking.
The JLB's former president, Jonalie Korengold, has a personal connection to Nomi Network. "While in college," she explained, "I spent my junior year in Southeast Asia. For part of that time, I volunteered for an organization that helped girls who had been sold to brothels and witnessed the horrors of trafficking firsthand. Several years ago the Nomi Network had a booth at Trails. This was my chance to do something to help women in India and Cambodia. Women who are survivors or are vulnerable to being sold into the trade make everything they sell. When you buy something from the Nomi Network, you are working against slavery and empowering women. I will be at their booth all day. Please come visit me to make a difference for women worldwide."
This year the Junior League is pleased to announce the financial support for the Trails event from Pepe Auto Group, Houlihan Lawrence, People's United Bank, Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop, and Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's International Realty. "It's wonderful to know that these organizations share the same values for improving the local community through volunteer-based programs," said Amy Korb, president of the JLB.
The financial support from these local vendors assists in the league's mission to provide great outreach programs within the service areas of Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Yonkers, and Mount Vernon. The Junior League of Bronxville's newest outreach program, the Kraft Mobile Food Pantry, is a partnership with the Food Bank of Westchester. Currently, the Kraft Mobile Food Pantry makes monthly distributions of nutritious food, including low-fat dairy items, healthy grains, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, at various locations throughout Southern Westchester.
The Trails to Treasures shopping event this Friday begins with a champagne brunch at the Bronxville Field Club before attendees are told the location of the six estate homes where the shopping will take place.
Tickets for Trails to Treasures are available at www.jlbronxville.org or at the Bronxville Field Club on the morning of the event. The cost per ticket is $50 for an individual ($60 at the door).
The JLB has been an active and vocal women's volunteer organization in Southern Westchester since 1948. JLB members donate over 17,000 hours of community service annually and work with hosts of community programs and agencies.
Pictured here: (L to R): Allison Coyne (finance vice president), Margaret Wang (placement vice president), and Cammie Cannella (sustainer representative).
Photo by Natalia Radik
Religion Directory
Christ Church Bronxville
Christ Church Bronxville, or "CCBNY" as it's known in the community, is the village's Episcopal church, whose beginnings date back to 1898. The current church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1926 and was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who also designed St. Bartholomew's in New York City and the Chapel at West Point.
CCBNY offers a wide array of programs to its parishioners, who live throughout southern Westchester. The acclaimed music program boasts five choirs; international outreach efforts to Cuba; and education and service programs for family members of all ages. CCBNY is also home to the renowned children's music program Young at Arts (http://www.youngatartsny.org), and Eliza Corwin Frost (www.elizafrostschool.org), a nursery school for children ages 1 to 5.
Our services are as follows:
8:00AM Rite I Spoken Eucharist
10:00AM Family Choral Eucharist, with 11:00 AM Coffee Hour
5:00PM Informal Eucharist or Choral Evensong
"No matter where you are on your spiritual journey there is a home for you at Christ Church. Our worship, music, education and outreach challenge us to embrace holiness and fearlessly share Christ's love."
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3544
First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church was organized in 1854. Its mission is “to reach out as a caring and Christ centered Church to people of all culture and races, helping them to know God and find fellowship with each other through Jesus Christ to the glory of God.”
407 New Rochelle Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-2560
http://www.firstbaptistchurchbronxville.com/
Reformed Church of Bronxville
The Reformed Church of Bronxville is the community church in the heart of the village. We welcome people of all faiths and persuasions to be a part of our church family. We have exciting programs to meet your interests including music and the arts, service and outreach, children's ministry and a wonderful Nursery School.
Starting Sept. 7th, we have three Sunday services held at 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 5:00 pm. A Fellowship Coffee Hour is offered after the 10:30 am service. Childcare is available during our 10:30 am service along with Church School classes for children from 2 years old through the 8th grade.
The Reformed Church
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-6776
www.reformedchurch.org
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph Church, which opened its doors in 1925, is the Catholic Church in Bronxville. It offers services on Saturday, Sunday, weekdays and Holy Days. It offers a religious education program for K - 8th grade which takes place on Wednesday during the school year. It also offers a myriad of opportunities for parishioners to meet, share ideas and experiences and help others. The St. Joseph’s School offers classes for K – 8th grade.
15 Cedar Street
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-1660
http://www.saintjosephsbronxville.org/
Village Lutheran Church
The Village Lutheran Church “is a ministry of word and sacraments. This ministry gives opportunities for witness, nurture, fellowship, stewardship and service.” The Chapel School, which goes from pre-school three-year olds through 8th grade, is an integral part of the Church’s ministry for children.
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-0207
West Center Congregational Church
West Center Congregational Church is a member of The United Church of Christ. It welcomes “all who seek to find, know and serve the living God better in all they are and do.”
101 Pondfield Road West
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3829
Sinai Free Synagogue
Sinai Free Synagogue is Westchester`s "newest" Reform congregation but its roots go back almost 100 years. Formed in 1999 by a merger of Mount Vernon`s Sinai Temple (founded in 1906 and the first Reform congregation in Westchester County) and the Free Synagogue of Westchester (founded in 1927), the 250-member congregation has a long, distinguished history.
Please check the Calendar for dates and times.
550 North Columbus Avenue
914-664-1727
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