
By Staff
Mar. 14, 2018: Below are events that will take place in Bronxville from Wednesday, March 14, to Wednesday, March 21, 2018. For programs at the Bronxville Public Library in addition to those listed below, please see the separate article.
Wednesday, March 14, 9:30 am, Common Challenges for Mothers of Young Children Presented by The Counseling Center at The Reformed Church. Therapists Dr. Adrienne Katzow and Dr. Pia Scaglione of The Counseling Center will present the next program, “Common Challenges for Mothers of Young Children,” in its Conversation Series from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Edwards Room of The Reformed Church of Bronxville. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Lunch and Learn Series at NYP Lawrence Hospital, Fiber and Microbiome. Learn about your gut microbiome at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital's free lunch and learn series at 1:00 pm in the hospital's lobby conference room. Brian Young, MS, RD, CNSC, will explain why feeding your gut bacteria is actually good for you and which foods are best to eat to support your good bacteria and improve your overall health. Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, call 914-787-5000.
Thursday, March 15, 7:30 am, Ellen Politi, Concordia College Business Breakfast, Marketing the World Cup en Español. Ellen Politi, vice president of affiliate relations at Telemundo, the leading media company for the production and distribution of Spanish-language content worldwide, will share her experiences in international event marketing at 7:30 am in the Pietruski Auditorium on the campus of Concordia College.
Friday, March 16, 7:00 pm, Film Screening, Two Trains Runnin', at Concordia College, with Guest Speaker King Britt. Concordia College's Sluberski Film Series will screen the documentary film Two Trains Runnin' at 7:00 pm in the college's Sommer Center for Worship and the Performing Arts. The film explores 1964's Freedom Summer during the civil rights movement. Composer, producer, DJ, and performer King Britt will be the guest speaker. The event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
Saturday, March 17, 9:00 am, Bronxville Board of Education Budget Workshop. The Bronxville Board of Education will hold a budget workshop at 9:00 am in the multipurpose room of The Bronxville School. For more information, go to www.bronxvilleschool.org or call 914-395-0500.
Sunday, March 18, 4:00 pm, Village Trustee Candidates Meet-and-Greet. Bronxville Village trustee candidates Bill Barton and Mark Wood invite the community to a “meet the candidates” gathering at the Bronxville Field Club from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Monday, March 19, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Lunch and Learn Series at NYP Lawrence Hospital, The Bittersweet Truth about Sugar. Join Kate Hoffman, RD, for a free presentation on sweetening options, the various ways they are processed by our bodies, and how they affect disease risk and our cravings at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital's free lunch and learn series at 1:00 pm in the hospital's lobby conference room. Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, call 914-787-5000.
Tuesday, March 20, Bronxville Village Election. Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm in the Village of Bronxville for the election of two trustees and a village justice. For information on the candidates, click on their names: Bill Barton (for village trustee), Natasha Nordahl (for village justice), William Primps (for village justice), Mark Wood (for village trustee). For more information, go to www.villageofbronxville.com or call 914-337-6500.
Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Meet the Doctor Series at NYP Lawrence Hospital, Sleeping Disorders. Join NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital's Meet the Doctor Series at 6:30 pm at Lake Isle Country Club for a free program on the diagnosis and treatment of sleeping disorders. Deborah Cappell, MD, and Jacqueline Angles, MD, both board-certified sleep medicine specialists, will lead the presentation and answer your questions. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, call 914-787-5000.
Photo by A. Warner
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HOME & GARDEN
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
Click here to learn more
Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
You can contact them HERE.
SCOUTING
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.”
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Bronxville 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.”
Here is more information about girl scouts.
HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
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 mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
CLICK HERE to learn more.
LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
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
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
CLICK HERE for more information.
COUNSELING
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
SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
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
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 Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
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.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
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.”