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By Staff
May 22, 2024: Below is a list of Memorial Day Events in Bronxville.
May 22-24: Used Book Sale on the front lawn of Bronxville School; Online raffle ongoing
May 22 - 24, 11am - 4pm: Apparel Sale on the front lawn of the Bronxville School near the Auditorium.
May 22 - 24: Cupcake Cafe on front lawn of Bronxville School
-May 22 - 23: 10:30 - 4:00pm
-May 24: 10:30 - 3:00pm
May 23 - 24, 8am - 4pm: Kids Dollar Raffle on the front lawn of Bronxville School near the flagpole.
May 24: Country Fair, 5:00pm - 8pm on Pondfield Road between Midland and Meadow Avenues.
There will be a DJ, carnival games, bounce house, obstacle course, sports arena, 4-person bungee, toddler center with caterpillar ride, petting zoo, art tent, face painters and a baking competition.
There will also be food from Lange's, Ginos, Mac's, Taco Project, Pizza Truck, Grey's Donuts and an ice cream truck. There will be a dining area near the auditorium with water jugs and paper cups.
May 24: Bake-Off, 4:30 - 7:00pm on the front lawn of Bronxville School near the Kids Dollar Raffle! Dessert entries should be dropped off at 4pm. Judging panels will select winners by categories.
May 25, 8:30 - 10am: Fun Run & Field Day: The course for the fun run is as follows: Start by the flagpole and follow a 1-mile course through the village. Safety monitor line the course to keep the runners on course and prevent traffic from entering the course. The race ends at the school track.
May 25: Dog Show, 11am - 12pm: Front lawn of the Bronxville School in a large tent near the flagpole. Dogs will register and pick up number at a check-in table. Dogs will parade around the school and return to the tent where they will be announced. A judges panel will announce winners by category.
May 27: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
8:30 Memorial Day Ceremony in front of Leonard Morange Square on Parkway Road followed by the parade to the Bronxville School.
9:00: The Memorial Day Parade will commence at Leonard Morange Square, which is on the west side of the railroad tracks and continues down Pondfield Road to the front lawn of the Bronxville School. You can watch the parade along the parade route.
The parade will be led by Veteran and 50+ year Village resident John Priesing as Grand Marshal. You can read more about John Priesing here.
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.
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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.”