Chamber Chatter for September 2015
By Susan Miele, Executive Director, Bronxville Chamber of Commerce
Sep. 9, 2015: Save the Dates
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Final Bronxville Summer Concert featuring Sue and the Fun Ghouls on Park Place, 6:30-8:30 pm – Thursday, September 17
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Fall Sidewalk Sale – Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days)
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Children's Halloween Festival – Sunday, October 18 (rain date: Sunday, October 25) (noon to 4:00 pm)
What You Missed This Summer
It's been a red-letter summer for Bronxville, with new businesses blooming all around! Newly opened are Stillmeadow Gourmet, Sharmin Faruque, Blue Mercury, and Beer Noggin. Take a tour to visit all the newest haunts! A shout-out goes to Admiral Real Estate Services for having a hand in all of these!
Think Through Your Purchases
Last month, I noticed that the Eastchester Public Library announced a party to celebrate its end-of-summer reading game, with a raffle for a gift card to a national-chain bookstore. I knocked on the library director's door and asked if she would consider purchasing these gift cards from a local, independently owned bookstore instead—i.e., Womrath Bookshop. "Well, that's an easy fix," she remarked. Later that day, Womrath received an order for 20 gift cards! Now then: How can you alter your spending? There's probably an easy adjustment you could make right away! Think it through!
Back to School
Gym Cats fall classes start Wednesday, September 9. Instruction is offered in gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading.
In honor of the return to school, Topps Bakery is giving away free bear cookies to any child(ren) who come(s) in the store with a parent all day on Wednesday, September 9! Plus: provide your email to join its email list to receive a coupon for 50% off your child's next birthday cake. 106 Pondfield Rd. 914-337-4258. www.toppsbakery.com.
Spare your child the cavities and calories when you stock up on sweet back-to-school supplies at Candy Rox! Pondfield Rd.
Did your child work this summer? Learn about taxpayer responsibilities from Hymes & Associates, CPA, PC by reading. www.hymescpa.com; 914-961-1200.
Underhills Crossing offers 10% off to all students through graduation with a valid student ID. 74.5 Pondfield Rd. 914-337-1200. www.underhillscrossing.com
Are you a teacher? Schedule your special Fiesta Night at Blue Moon Mexican Café by September 30 to enjoy teacher-appreciation rates! www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com
The Counseling Center is aware that the beginning of the school year can be challenging for many families. Schedules are altered and reset, stressors sometimes build, and anxieties can mount. However, within a few weeks, work rhythms are established and re-engagement in academic life is under way. Find out more about how they can help. www.counselingcenter.org, 180 Pondfield Rd.
OSilas Gallery is now offering an extensive array of art classes for both children and adults.
Concordia Conservatory's Conservatory-On-Parade on Saturday, September 12, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in Stein Hall is a discovery and welcome-back event for current and prospective students. Enjoy live student and faculty performances, try an instrument at Discovery Day, and socialize with faculty and staff. 914-395-4507. 171 White Plains Rd. www.concordiaconservatory.org
Aging in Bronxville
Seniors living in Bronxville and in neighboring communities have a robust celebration awaiting them in Bronxville on Saturday, September 26: The third annual Salute to Seniors, organized by the Senior Citizens Council, Gramatan Village, and the Bronxville Senior Citizens, with support from the Village of Bronxville, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, The Community Fund, and the Bronxville Rotary. Festivities begin at 10:00 am on the lawn of Bronxville High School with remarks by officials including Mayor Mary Marvin, followed by light refreshments. Many community organizations will have informational tables on Pondfield Road, and many local businesses will be offering silver discounts and specials for seniors. At 3:00 pm, the Bronxville Public Library will welcome the public to a Speeders Art Show, featuring the work of local artists over 55, and an opening reception with a raffle. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bronxville Senior Citizens is an active, vital community made up of men and women 55 years of age and older who gather on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September through June at The Reformed Church for various activities and lectures. www.bronxvilleseniors.org
Gramatan Village provides transportation to seniors, home visits by qualified staff, and one-on-one consultations to families to help them make critical lifestyle decisions. Join yourself or give the gift of membership. Volunteer drivers are needed as well. www.gramatanvillage.org
Bronxville Adult School is offering Superpower Memory: How to Easily Remember Anything, Anytime, Anywhere, perfect for seniors worried about memory loss. Wednesday, September 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. $35.
Additional Events
The OSilas Gallery at Concordia College is celebrating its tenth season with the exhibition Season X: Celebrating a Decade, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 pm. The exhibition will feature artists and collectors who have shown their art in one of the gallery's major exhibitions over the past nine seasons. 171 White Plains Rd.
The Bronxville Farmers' Market will be holding a small fundraiser on Saturday, September 12, in support of vendor Gaia's Breath Farm. In late May, there was a fire on its farm that totally destroyed two buildings that were going to be revamped this summer but were not insured at the time. One building, a barn that provided shelter to their pasture animals in severe weather, needs to be replaced before the cold sets in. The BFM will give free bags to all customers who support the raffle or purchase anything from Gaia's Breath that day. A frequent visitor, friend, and blogger for the Journal News, Chef Maria Reina from Bella Cucina Maria will prepare Gaia's veal meatballs and a pepper sauce for them and sides. Gaia's will be selling raffle tickets ($25 each) for a whole pig (which will be trimmed)! The winning ticket will be drawn on September 13.
Join Chabad of Bronxville for a four-course meal in celebration of the Jewish New Year on Sunday, September 13. Enjoy apples and honey, round Challah, and many of the traditional foods of Rosh Hashanah. Evening service at 7:00 pm; dinner follows. $36/person. For additional information or to RSVP, call Rabbi Sruli Deitsch at 914-458-2441. www.jewishbronxville.com
What kid wouldn't love to climb aboard a fire truck or sit inside a helicopter? The Junior League of Bronxville's 6th annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser provides children with a hands-on day of play while helping those facing hunger emergencies. Please bring canned goods to benefit Food Bank for Westchester. This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Immaculate Conception School Field at 53 Winterhill Road and White Plains Road (Rte 22) in Tuckahoe (rain or shine). For more info and tickets, go to http://jlbtouchatruck.weebly.com/.
Be Loyal—Buy Bronxville!
Susan Miele, Executive Director
Bronxville Chamber of Commerce
Shops Directory
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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Toney Toni & The Gang
Born and raised in Westchester County, Kim Linn opened her boutique in Bronxville in 1995. Toney Toni & the Gang offers a curated selection of women's clothing, shoes & accessories. Ulla Johnson, Birds of Paradis, A Piece Apart, Clare V, Repeat Cashmere, Pons Quintana, White & Warren, Lilla P, Melissa Nepton are just a few of the designers found in the store.
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary builds on an ancient tradition of mind, body, and spirit focus that is essential to total health, life balance, and true peace. Our clients experience an increase in well-being by participating in individualized holistic services including massage, facials, energy healing services, meditation, yoga therapy, and workshops
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14 Studio Arcade
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-337-9356
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Posh Beauty Boutique
POSH Beauty Boutique is a luxury spa offering the ultimate in body therapies and skincare. The founder of POSH Beauty Boutique is Bronxville resident Diana Rainsford who is a master Reflexologist and Esthetician.
POSH offers customized facials, massage, waxing, spray tans, professional makeup applications and much more including customized, all-inclusive packages for your bachelorette party, special birthday, or for fun with your friends. Little Miss packages are also available for your little princess’s special occasions.
POSH uses Eminence Organic Skin Care for all their facials. Body treatments are performed in their luxuriously appointed Hydrotherapy room with Vichy shower.
118 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-361-1277
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Rain Natural Skin Care
Rain Natural Skincare is the home for a wide range of handmade luxurious body and skincare products that are made from natural ingredients, harnessing the power of nature to rejuvenate and nourish your skin.
Value Drugs of Bronxville
Value Drugs of Bronxville has been a member of the Bronxville Community for over twenty years. They are a family center where you can find a large variety of items. They have over fifty departments including toys, clothing, home goods and everything else you need from your neighborhood drug store. They have a full-service pharmacy with free delivery. You can also find a large variety of seasonal goods for every time of year.
80 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3801
(914) 337-2520
Bronxville Vision Care
Bronxville Vision Care offers eye examinations and same-day service on most eyeglasses and contact lens services. The center is open every day and accepts most vision plans, including VSP, Eye Med, Spectera, and Pomco. John Dello Russo is the optician and Dr. Josephine Russo is the optometrist. Dr. Russo, a graduate of SUNY Optometry, has been in practice since 1996. Mr. Dello Russo, who has an MBA in finance and is an adjunct instructor at CUNY, has been an optician since 1976 and is designated a Master of Ophthalmic Optics by the American Board of Opticianry.
10 Park Place
Bronxville, NY
914-337-4440
Trapp Opticians
Founded in 1945, Trapp Opticians has been proud to serve Bronxville and Lower Westchester with the highest level of care and expertise in eye care. Our Optometrist offers comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings. Trapp offers the best quality in eyewear and sun wear including a large selection of children’s eyewear and sportswear.
M-F 8:30-5:00PM
Sat 9:30-3:00PM
42 Pondfield Rd.
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0707
Tryforos & Pernice Florist
The Tryforos family has roots in the floral industry since the late 1800's and is privileged to be serving Bronxville since 1963. Their distinctive arrangements and bouquets consist of top of the market flowers from Holland, New Zealand, South America, the Pacific Basin and the US. For the floral enthusiast, all of their arrangements are customized from classic to trendy themes with inventive designs. Lush, dense packed vase arrangements in clear, low square, round glass, terra cotta and leaf lined vases are always available. They have beautiful orchids; potted and cut, as well as green and flowering plants which vary by season. They are pleased to present your unique inspirations for gift giving. Their customer base: "Busy People". They deliver and send flowers worldwide.
M-F: 9am-6pm
Sat.: 9am-5pm
73 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.337.2525
www.tryforosflorist.com
Framebridge
All of us have things sitting in boxes, drawers, and on our phones that we’d rather have up on our walls. At Framebridge, we’re making custom framing so easy and delightful that you’re inspired to celebrate everything you love–big, little and in-between. Whether digital photo or physical item, single frame or gallery wall, Framebridge has you covered. With our transparent pricing, there are no surprises. The price you see is the price you’ll pay–and shipping is always free. With over two dozen frame styles and mat options, you're sure to find the perfect combo to bring your piece to life. You can even personalize it with a brass plate, mat caption, or story pocket! Whether it’s macaroni art or a Picasso sketch, we treat every piece like a masterpiece.
Bronxville Furriers
Established in 1926, Bronxville Furrier has a long history as a trusted full service fur retailer. Luxurious furs, reversible garments, shearlings, Loro Piana cashmeres and accessories can be found here.
We offer a range of services that include Certified cold storage, cleaning and glazing, alterations and repairs. Our remodel program gives our customers the opportunity to Redesign and Modernize garments that no longer work with their lifestyles or fit properly.
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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The Silk Road
We are a unique boutique specializing in Home Decor, Gifts, Annabelle's and Seely Mini Jewelry, Bedding, and Clothing. We carry noteworthy items from Simon Pearce, Julie Vos, Dash and Albert, Fermob, Calaisio and many others. Gift wrapping is available.
Continental 109
Continental 109 has a 60-year history of providing exceptional hair styling, color and essential services for beauty and well being. The salon is led by owner and stylists, Nick and Mark DeVincenzo.
Built on the tradition of superior customer service, their full service salon stays fresh and exciting through ongoing training and immersion in the best that the world of beauty and fashion has to offer.
Everything about us is leading-edge with a complete focus on our guests. This commitment, and our talented staff, are the reasons why you will come to enjoy the Continental 109 experience.
Centrally located in the elegant village of Bronxville, the salon is easy to reach by car or train. Discover us, and reveal a more beautiful, more vibrant you!
109 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.793.4198
914.793.4198
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Bacione Pasta Shop
Bacione Pasta Shop offers fresh pasta and sauces using high quality ingredients to create delicious pasta dishes loaded with flavor. Come in and enjoy the cuisine of Italy right here in Bronxville.
You can order from eleven kinds of fresh pasta by the pound and then choose from eight homemade sauces to complete your meal. Add-ons include: chicken, sausage, meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta and broccoli.
Bacione also sells loaves of Italian and focaccia bread and freshly prepared containers of homemade lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, sausage ragu and meat dishes to take home. Dessert offerings are: tiramisu, flan and panna cotta. Drink choices are Italian sodas.
Ladle of Love
Ladle of Love, 18 Palmer Avenue - just across the street from New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital - stands for consciously - sourced food, community support and a caring work family.
Whether you're picking up from the shop, getting delivery by ordering at ladleoflove.com or crafting a catering with founder/owner, Leslie Lampert, Ladle of Love promises healthful, delicious food from award winning soups and stews to sandwiches, salads, sweets and supper selections. (We have daily curbside pickup at The Boys and Girls Club in Mt. Kisco.)
The UPS Store
The UPS Store is a great place to send a package, print documents, open a mailbox or purchase business supplies. You are assured great service and a personal touch.
81 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3817
914- 779-0140
http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/1363/
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