Chamber Chatter for the Week of September 25, 2013
Sep. 25, 2013: 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 Ave lot, in the Garden Ave lot, and in the metered parking spots along Parkway Road--courtesy of the Village of Bronxville.
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!
Bronxville-Ley Real Estate invites you to listen to a panel of experts discussing Relocating the Empty Nest on Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in the Yeager Room of the Bronxville Public Library. If you are a homeowner whose children have flown the coop, now might be your time to do something exciting and different with your life. Join them and a move/transition manager, a CPA, a financial planner, a NYC real estate broker, and other related professionals.
The Bronxville Public Library has an informational table just for seniors set up in their main lobby on the ground level. Some dozen brochures are there for the taking!
Womrath Bookshop has a section of books devoted to guiding seniors through the use of social media and handheld devices--titles like Social Media for Seniors, iPad for Seniors, and Is This Thing On? 76 Pondfield Rd.
New Member Welcome
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Antonella Milio is a specialist in restorative dentistry such as crowns, bridges, implants, and full-mouth reconstructions. Although she is highly specialized, she also performs routine dental procedures, including fillings and in-office teeth-whitening procedures. Dr. Milio received her doctor of medical dentistry degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She went on to pursue her post-graduate training in the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at the New York University College of Dentistry. In addition to practicing in Manhattan, Dr. Milio has an office at 10 Studio Arcade, which is expanding and accepting new patients. Call 914-829-5105.
This Just In…
Take advantage of Kensington Paper’s promotions: (1) Crane & Co.--Buy 75 or more pieces of stationery and receive 25 for free. Offer expires November 3. (2) Take advantage of their Christmas card promotion while getting a jumpstart on the holiday rush: Place your order by Thursday, October 31, and receive a 15% discount. 82 Kraft Ave.
Hot chocolate submarines arrived at Chantilly Patisserie this past weekend! Dunk your submarine in your frothy milk until melted and enjoy. 135 Parkway Rd.
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Talk to Linda Blakely at Edward Jones about how you can prepare for the unexpected. 5 Pondfield Rd.
Fall Forward – Updates to Last Week
Tryforos & Pernice Florists is all decked out for fall! Step into their shop on Pondfield Road (after marveling at the lush mums out front!) and be transported to an autumnal landscape. View the Chamber’s photo album on our Facebook page.
Womrath Bookshop has a selection of children’s books on display in their window, with fall-themed titles such as Awesome Autumn and The Apple Orchard Riddle.
The A&P has a display out front of pumpkins and scarecrows! Pick yours up on Cedar Street.
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.
The Intro to Creative Writing course for fifth through eighth graders at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College begins on Wednesday, September 25. Register online or call 914-395-2205.
The Junior League of Bronxville will host two informational socials for prospective new members this fall. Each social event offers women interested in joining an opportunity to meet current members, learn how to become a member, and obtain information on how the JLB serves our community. If you would like to meet new friends and volunteer in your community, join them for coffee on Wednesday, September 25, at 9:15 am, or for cocktails on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 pm. Email your contact info and the date you would like to attend to
Here’s the lineup for the piano bar at Underhills Crossing this week: Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Yan; Thursday, September 26, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Alon Tayar; Friday, September 27, 8:00 pm to midnight, Mike LaMassa; Saturday, September 28, 8:00 pm to midnight, Jarod Kashkin; Sunday, September 29, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Katya Grineva. 74.5 Pondfield Rd.
Stephanie Filardi of Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary is teaching a class called Eating for Healthy Living: Sugar + Balanced Nutrition at the Bronxville Adult School on Thursday, September 26, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Fee is $35.
Bridget Gibbons of Gibbons Digital Consultants will be teaching a class called Search Engine Optimization at the Bronxville Adult School on Thursday, September 26, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Fee is $40.
There will be a trunk show with Rebecca Taylor on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, at Toney Toni and the Gang. It’s all about Rebecca Taylor’s fall/winter collection--beautiful blouses, daytime dresses, stylish coats, warm sweaters, and lots of leather detailing. Merchandise will be available the day of the event. They will also be introducing many lines designed in France, in honor of Rodin in Bronxville, including Weill, Poles, and Le Phare de la Baleine. 70 Pondfield Rd.
Objects and Images Fine Art invites you to the opening reception of Reflections of Movement and Emotion, featuring the work of artist Marilyn Kalish, on Saturday, September 28, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 117 Pondfield Rd.
Maria Colletti of Green Terrariums is teaching a class at Westchester Community College on Saturaday, September 28, from 10:00 am to noon. Learn how to design funky green terrariums and hanging glass globes using tropical plants, succulents, live moss, and Tillandsia air plants. Create your own living décor terrarium to take home and display in your home or office. Cost is only $25, and Maria will waive the $20 materials fee for Bronxville residents who sign up! Register now. Call 914-606-6830.
The Bronxville Women’s Club invites the public to their Woman of the Year Gala on Sunday, September 29, as they honor Mildred McLearn. Mildred is Bronxville’s eldest resident at 101 years of age, and one of our premier activist citizens. 135 Midland Ave.
The Reformed Church is hosting its annual blood drive on Sunday, September 29, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in Congregational Hall. Anyone between 17 and 75 can donate, as well as 16-year-olds with parental permission on a NY Blood Center Consent Form and those over 76 with a physician’s note. Appointments appreciated--walk-ins welcome. Sign up with Marilyn Wellbrock at 914-337-6776, ext. 132.
Blow and Beyond is planning a fun-filled Hollywood premier-themed opening celebration on Thursday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be great food, desserts, and champagne, as well as complimentary blow-dries from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (first come, first served)! Also, all packages will be $10 off. Open to the public. 4A Cedar St.
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!
Be loyal—buy local!
Susan Miele
