Saturday, December 3, 2011
LBA looks to create a new borough tradition
For the borough residents who couldn't get their Christmas fill during Friday night's tree lighting, another winter wonderland made its debut next to the West Main Diner. Thanks to the efforts of the Lansdale Business Association, the "Holiday Festival of Trees" will shine brightly from Main Street and Mitchell Avenue for the duration of the holiday season. "It's free to the public and we think it will help get people into the spirit of the holidays," said Mary Schwalje, of Lansdale's Sign-A-Rama, who helped organize the event. "It lets people know a little more about the local businesses in Lansdale, and it gives the families a fun experience." The Christmas tree display features uniquely decorated trees by 14 area businesses, including …
Hundreds of residents packed Railroad Plaza for a glimpse of Saint Nick
Choirs sang holiday jingles and children rehearsed their wish lists as hundreds of borough residents packed Railroad Plaza on Friday night to see Santa Claus light up Lansdale's Chrismas tree. "It's a great opportunity to signify the start of the holiday season," said Denton Burnell, who attended with his wife, Mary, and his two children, Nate and Clara. "Everybody gets to come out, the kids get together and everyone is excited. We're excited to see it get lit up." With festive lights already donning the surrounding trees and bushes, local vendors supplied hot dogs and warm drinks to those who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of a certain family from the North Pole. Just as the anticipation had reached its peak, Santa Claus came rolling…
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Montgomery Township and Lansdale Borough offer either curbside pickup or drop-off locations
It's time for your Tannenbaum to go to that big forest in the sky. Instead of clogging up landfills, Christmas trees can be recycled in Montgomery Township and Lansdale Borough. Lansdale Borough will be collecting trees on Saturday, Jan. 8. Trees should be placed on the curb before 7 a.m. All trees will be taken to the borough utilities complex for chipping. Residents are able to use the chips as mulch. Montgomery Township does not offer a Christmas tree pick-up, rather a drop-off location in The William F. Maule Park at Windlestrae off Kenas Road. Trees can be dropped off until the end of February-beginning of March. A recycling sign indicates where residents can drop off trees. These trees are used in-house for landscaping and trails …
Lesley Brey
9:15 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011
This seems like it would be a good spot to have Santa in the future. more ›