Chamber Chatter for the Week of October 2, 2013
Oct. 2, 2013: When you shop at large chain stores, the options offered to you are the same ones offered to everyone everywhere. You can escape this sameness by buying from independent retailers, who make different buying decisions. This is just one of the many reasons to buy locally and support independent businesses.
THIS WEEK!
The Bronxville Fall Sidewalk Sale will be held on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. Great bargains can be found all throughout the village. Rain or shine! Times vary by participating business. This year, the free parking provisions are more generous than ever! Free parking will be provided in the Kraft Avenue lot, in the Garden Avenue lot, and in the metered parking spots along Parkway Road--courtesy of the Village of Bronxville. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store:
Bronxville Jewelers is offering a whopping 25% off the entire in-store inventory AND 50% off all sterling silver! 78 Kraft Ave.
Everything will be on sale at Weezie D—both indoors and out! The sale will include new fall merchandise, too! Outdoor clearance rack: $19.99 and under. Fall clearance jewelry and accessories: $3.00 and under. Plus: free popcorn and other goodies! 15 Park Pl.
Scarborough Fair Catering will be grilling "Oktoberfest" style with bratwursts, hot dogs, etc. Starts at 11:00 am. 82 Kraft Ave.
Fabio’s Hair Studio will be offering 10-30% discounts on hair care products and tools both days--plus on Saturday, October 5, the salon will offer children's hairdos and makeup for only $5. 135 Parkway Rd.
Fierson’s will offer a special preview sale in-store for those on their email list from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 3. Then Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm: All dress coats will be 15% off. Plus: for the Thursday to Sunday sale dates, anyone spending over $200 on non-sale merchandise will receive $20 dollars off their purchase!
Making News
Chantilly Patisserie’s Lemon meringue tart was featured in Westchester Magazine's "Sweet Spot--Deconstructing Top Desserts From Top Bakers." This tasty treat uses real, fresh lemons and toasted white meringue. Other flavors include key lime and passion fruit mango. 135 Parkway Rd.
Polpettina has been named one of Westchester Magazine's "Five Best Restaurants for Food and Beer." Along with their four American craft beers on tap, they offer a wide selection of 50 to 60 beers in bottles and more than 10 in cans. Their dishes make use of high-quality gourmet ingredients, unusual for a local pizza shop. 102 Fisher Ave., Eastchester.
Kid Stuff
The annual Bronxville Children’s Halloween Festival will be held on Sunday, October 20 (rain date: Sunday, October 27) in Leonard Morange Park. The fun festivities are not to be missed--carnival rides, pony rides, food, live music, and more! Details will follow in the coming weeks. Definitely save the date!
Sylvan Learning Center is offering upcoming SAT Prep courses: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, starting October 15 and ending December 5.
Moving?
Are you moving or looking for storage space? Morris Moving and Storage has over 100 years of experience in delivering not only your belongings but also high-quality service. Call 914-699-0049.
Ayuso Architecture is a full-service architectural firm. They can help you with your renovation, even if it's from the ground up! They strive to create smart, efficient, and beautiful spaces that exceed their clients' expectations. Info: 914-495-4180.
If you moved due to a change in your job or business location, or because you started a new job or business, you may be able to deduct your reasonable moving expenses. Wondering if you can deduct your moving expenses? Read an article from Hymes & Associates CPA, P.C.
Save $100 on a service upgrade or get $25 off a service of your choice at Keating Electric! Info: 914-750-7759.
Your local paint and hardware store! Tuckahoe Paint and Glass carries a variety of paint, painting tools, and supplies for homeowners and contractors. Their expert staff offers project advice and custom color matching. Info: 914-961-4880.
Visit Spruce Home and Garden for your free consult. Let them help you "Spruce Up Your Space" with new furniture and décor. Make the old look new again by combining your existing furnishings with the newest pieces from Bernhardt & Classic Home. Spruce's design tablets are loaded with huge, high-definition pictures to help you create your interior dreams. 48 Pondfield Rd.
The John L. Vorbach Insurance Company provides specialized insurance products and risk management services to business, individuals, and families. They provide you with industry-specific risk management solutions for management and professional liability insurance, property and casualty insurance, and life, health, and employee benefits. Info: 914-294-4900.
Gail Cahaney is your go-to private mortgage banker with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Give her a call at 914-285-1464 or 914-441-3997. Her email address is
Updates on Rodin in Bronxville
Even more special offers have been extended by Bronxville businesses participating in "Rodin in Bronxville":
Robert’s Restoration Gallery is offering 20% off your antiques purchase when you present your raffle card validated by OSilas Gallery. 139 Parkway Rd.
Weezie D is offering a 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise during the exhibition. Must mention the Rodin exhibition and present your raffle card for the discount. 15 Park Pl. 914-337-1008.
Pick up your Rodin in Bronxville raffle card at any of these locations for a shot at any of 12 great prizes (go to the chamber's website for the prize list and how to enter).
Thanks go out to Tryforos and Pernice Florists for donating the beautiful floral centerpiece displayed at the OSilas Gallery's opening reception of the Rodin exhibition and to Chantilly Patisserie for donating desserts!
This Just In…
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate is proud to once again sponsor the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, Support Connection, Inc., and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks this October in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer.
MDIC is a unique financial services company that specializes in mutual fund selection for individual and corporate investors. Whether conservative or aggressive, MDIC will design and implement an investment strategy to help achieve specific financial goals. Info: 914-793-4095.
Events
Come visit the Bronxville Farmers' Market, rain or shine, at Stone Place and Paxton Avenue from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday through November 23.
Here's the lineup for the piano bar at Underhills Crossing this week: Wednesday, October 2, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Alexis Cole; Thursday, October 3, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Alon Tayar; Friday, October 4, 8:00 pm to midnight, Mike LaMassa; Saturday, October 5, 8:00 pm to midnight, Jarod Kashkin; Sunday, October 6, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Katya Grineva. 74.5 Pondfield Rd.
Blow and Beyond announces updates to their upcoming Hollywood premier-themed opening celebration scheduled for Thursday, October 3, starting at 6:00 pm. One bit of happy news is that they’ve extended the party till 9:30 pm. There will be great food, desserts, and champagne, as well as complimentary blow-dries from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (first-come, first-served)! Also, all packages will be 10% off. Plus, enter their drawing for free blow-outs! Open to the public. 4A Cedar St.
Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5 – Bronxville Fall Sidewalk Sale. See above.
Save the date: Oktoberfest for Kids at the Bronxville Public Library! Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pretzels, root beer, apple cider, and cider doughnuts; cider relay race, pass the pumpkin, polka freeze dance, German chocolate cupcake decorating, and more!
New announcements about The Junior League of Bronxville’s Touch-A-Truck Event--taking place Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Immaculate Conception School Field in Tuckahoe: Fabio’s Hair Studio will be on-site to provide Halloween hairstyles and makeup, and Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary will provide free chair massages (hey, there's gotta be something in it for the chaperones, right?) Tickets are $10 for individuals if purchased in advance ($15 at the door) or $30 for a family of four. Proceeds will support the JLB mission to help fight hunger and promote proper nutrition in its local service areas.
Peter Iacovello and Stephanie Filardi of Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary are teaching a course called Corrective Posture Clinic at the Bronxville Adult School, which will meet on Thursday, October 10, 17, and 24 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Class is full currently full, but you can contact them to be put on a wait list.
Be loyal—buy local!
Susan Miele
