Cross County Center's Summer Fest Is Back: Cooking Classes, Free Makeovers and More
Photo provided by Cross County Center
By Josefa Paganuzzi
May 23, 2023: Cross County Center is bringing back Summer Fest 2023, bigger and better than ever! The series kicked off on Thursday, May 18 with a free Zumba class which continues throughout August.
New events for 2023 include an Adult & Child Chef Series entitled Cooking Together with Gather Culinary and the Summer Fest Style Lounge with a Clothing Swap.
Summer Fest 2023 is "the ultimate destination for fun and excitement all summer long!" said Liz Pollack, Senior Manager of Marketing for Cross County Center. "We expanded our events this year to represent our multicultural and multigenerational shoppers – so we have something for everyone!"
Westchester residents looking for fun, free summertime entertainment need to look no further than the 2023 Summer Fest series (plus, there's always great shopping, dining, and year-round FREE parking too!)
NEW: COOKING TOGETHER WITH GATHER CULINARY: Adult & Child Cooking Classes Led By Chef Melanie Underwood
Join Yonkers resident and 26-year licensed culinary arts teacher Melanie Underwood, founder of Gather Culinary, on the Green throughout the summer for an educational cooking series. Kids will have a blast, develop autonomy, and gain essential life skills while bonding with the family.
These hands-on one-hour sessions will inspire children to explore new ingredients and flavors and develop a lifelong healthy relationship with food. Each session will be geared to a different no-bake/cook theme.
The class will teach kitchen safety, cooking techniques, how to read a recipe, as well as table setting and etiquette. The price is $30 per person and includes all supplies. Advance registration is required signing up here. Children must be 5+ and accompanied by a legal guardian on the following dates:
-Wednesday, 5/24, 6:15PM – 7:30PM
-Friday, 6/9, 6:15PM – 7:30PM
-Wednesday, 7/19, 6:15PM – 7:30PM
-Saturday, 7/22, 11AM – 12:15PM
-Wednesday, 8/2, 6:15PM – 7:30PM
-Saturday, 8/12, 11AM – 12:15PM
SUMMER STYLE LOUNGE & CLOTHING SWAP
Shoppers will get an inside look at fashion and beauty trends for summer while being treated to free makeovers and fashion shows on Saturday, June 3 from 11 AM-4 PM.
This FREE one-stop shop for fashion is right in time to refresh your summer wardrobe and see the latest trends.
Professional stylists from Blogger House Curvy Closet, Barbizon Modeling of NY, Macy's and Ulta Beauty, will be on-hand providing local shoppers with beauty makeovers, accessorizing tips, and more.
Plus, for the first time ever we will be hosting a Clothing Swap event. In an effort to up-cycle our closets, shoppers will be invited to bring new or gently worn clothing to swap with others.
Whatever clothing remains un-exchanged will be donated to local non-profit organizations. Details are available here or at www.crosscountycenter.com.
YONKERS ROTARY CHARITABLE CAR SHOW
The Yonkers Rotary will present their annual charitable car show on Sunday, June 11th from 10am-4pm in the North Lot. (Rain Date: June 25)
The event is open to all types of cars and motorcycles.
Money raised from entrants will provide scholarships to high school seniors in Westchester currently in Automotive programs going on to post-secondary education in the automotive field. Free to spectators, who will also enjoy food trucks and music.
FREE ZUMBA CLASSES
Join Yonkers own Zumba instructor extraordinaire Guillermo Ruiz for a FREE Zumba class that feels like a party!
The class mixes low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, accompanied by Latin and World rhythms.
Classes take place on Thursday nights from 6:15 PM- 7:00 PM starting May 18 through August 10 .
PAINT & SIP NIGHTS
Get in touch with your creative side and relax your mind.
Join instructors from We Art One of Yonkers as they show you step-by-step instructions on how to paint museum favorites and whimsical scenes.
No experience is necessary. Price is $25 per person and includes all supplies. Pre-Registration is required by signing up through the Cross County Center website, adults 21+ Only. Tuesdays from 6:30 PM-7:30PM.
-Tuesday, May 23
-Tuesday, June 13
-Tuesday, June 27
-Tuesday, July 11
-Tuesday, July 18
-Tuesday, August 8
FREE CONCERTS
Shoppers are invited to bring their beach blankets and chairs to The Green Lawn at Center Court to enjoy different genres of music. This year we have concerts featuring 4 BRAND NEW bands, on select Wednesdays from 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM, June through August including:
-Wednesday, June 21: The Wood Vibrations Instrumental Band of Top 40 Music
-Wednesday, June 28: FDR Drive Band Top 40 Band
-Wednesday, July 12: Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos Salsa Band
-Wednesday, July 26: Captain Jack Billy Joel Tribute Band
-Wednesday, August 8: The Sidecar Tribute Experience Cars and 80s Tribute Band
-Wednesday, August 16 Gentlemen of Soul R&B & Soul Tribute Band
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
It's the most wonderful time of the year - it's summertime and half-way to the holiday season!
Join Cross County Center on Saturday, July 22 from 11AM-1PM for an action- packed family fun day of exciting almost-holiday events!
Children under 12 years old will enjoy festive celebrations including: Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dance Party with Rockin' Elves, Arts & Crafts, and more!
The event is FREE and will take place on The Green, in the center of the mall near Gap and Victoria's Secret.
For more details on Center happenings, log on to www.crosscountycenter.com or follow Cross County Shopping Center on social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.
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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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