A Different Lansdale Expansion

Some residents don't like expansion in Lansdale. In Frederick County, Maryland some residents don't like the Lansdale expansion

Here's something cool involving "Lansdale." Residents of Monrovia, Frederick County, Maryland, have taken to Facebook and PetitionSite.org to rally support against “Downzone Lansdale.” This Lansdale is a planned unit development in the city of Monrovia; more than 115 people have signed the online petition. The petition claims the Lansdale development will burden the taxpayers and adversely affect the community because the developer is not contributing to “inadequate infrastructure” and “overcrowding of schools.” They want a smaller site, larger lot sizes and the developer’s financial responsibilities to be expanded, according to the petition. R.A.L.E. – Residents Against Lansdale Expansion, a nonprofit, hit Facebook on Jan. 7.

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First Friday June Brings Almost FAB, Toy Soldiers

Music, food, fun and more in store for Lansdale's June First Friday tonight

First Friday of June is here and that means a party on Lansdale's Main Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The sponsors this evening are nonprofit Discover Lansdale, Milestones in Music, Chantilly Floral and Green Street Luxuries. Featured musical acts this evening include: There will be a Family Corner along Madison Avenue with music from Milestones in Music - and TWO moon bounces. Susquehanna Showcase has returned as well along Susquehanna Avenue. Here are the events scheduled for the Showcase: Vendors in Railroad Plaza area include: Check out who's scheduled to sell and promote at Wood Street: Here are the vendors set for Richardson Avenue: The Family Fun Corner features businesses of interest to families and children: Remember to share your …

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Gallery: Gingerbread Clinic At The Lansdale Library

Area children put their gingerbread skills on display

To help local children enjoy the creative side of the holiday season, the Lansdale Library hosted an gingerbread-house building event on Thursday evening. "We provided cardboard forms in the shape of a house and the kids are using icing, graham crackers and all different types of candies to decorate however they like," said Tom Meyer, director of the Lansdale Library.  "It's great.  It looks like everyone is having a lot fun, and the one girl was shaping the gum drops into a wreath.  It's amazing the things they're coming up with." Though there was no fee for admission this year, Meyer said he'd like to see the event grow into a fundraiser by this time next year. "We're doing it this year as a trial but we hope to do it next year as a …

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Photo Gallery: September First Friday

Lansdale kicks off Labor Day Weekend with music, art, and theater

Patch was on the scene for September's First Friday in Lansdale, snapping up picture after picture of borough residents enjoying a night out on the town. Did we catch you in our lens?  Check out our gallery to find out!

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Five Things to Know Today

Yes, it's the end of the weekend. But there's much to look forward to today to forget about Monday

1. The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus performs its 18th annual spring concert at Zion Mennonite Church, 149 E. Cherry Lane, Souderton from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Accompanist is Andrea Berntsen and directors are Joy Hirokawa and Kirsten Olson 2. Walk MS takes place at North Penn High School today at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. There is a $25 minimum donation for all participants ages 12 and older. 3. Stray Cat Blues Rescue holds an adoption event from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at PetSmart in the Target Shopping Center, 145 Witchwood Dr., Montgomery Township. Visit www.straycatblues.org for more information. 4. Get yourself out to Delaware Valley College and enjoy the last day of A-Day, the 62nd year of educating and entertaining the …

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Bridle Path Students Dance the Night Away

The Spring Family Dance was fun for all, including those who simply sat and watched.

With music provided by Xtreme Entertainment, students and parents spent Friday night dancing at Bridle Path Elementary. It was a tremendously fun and, at times, hilarious event.  Check out our gallery and video of all that went on.

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Montgomeryville-Lansdale's Get Out

A wiffle ball tourney, a car wash and a children's consignment event await you this weekend.

Get Out! No really, get out. Get out and enjoy fun, exciting, educational and fundraising community events and happenings in your neighborhood and beyond! 1. Just Between Friends Sale Where/When: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 1601 Egypt Road, Phoenixville; April 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Why go: Buy and sell kids and baby items at this consignment event. Consign items for 65 percent of your sale price. Shop April 30 for many half-off items. Pricing: Free admission April 29 to 30 ($3 admission April 28)   2. Fire Department Car Wash Where/When: Montgomery Township Fire Stations, 202 and Montgomery Drive, and 325 Stump Road; April 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why go: Let the volunteers at Montgomery Township…

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Moms Talk

Moms Talk Q&A: Easter Egg Hunts

Where are the best and most fun Easter egg hunts for kids this week?

OK, moms. Here is a question for discussion suggested by a couple moms in our Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch Moms Council. With so many Easter egg hunts on the horizon in our community, we'd like to hear from all of our moms out there about which ones are your favorites for you and your children.  We would love to know which ones are the most fun, the best organized, and the ones with the best candy and the best entertainment. Where do you recommend moms and their children go for a fun Easter time?

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Competition is High During Gwyn-Nor Elementary's Mother and Son Night

The annual event pits mother against son in a variety of games and challenges

"The key for tonight is for everyone to have a good time!" That's the last thing event coordinator Carol Harkins said as she addressed the 160 mothers and sons prior to an evening filled with laughs, competition and, most importantly, bonding. Friday night's "Mother and Son" event at Gwyn-Nor Elementary aimed to strengthen the familial bond between mother and son through a series of competitive games, including bowling, ring toss, golf putting, and a wide variety of other tasks. Harkins, who served as event coordinator for the second straight year, elaborated on her goals. "We felt with games, and competing aspects, it would get the moms involved," said Harkins. "It gets the boys together with their moms, socially." Harkins, aided by …

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Melissa Treacy

11:36 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011

Kudos! It looks like it was a blast. I am super proud of the organization's Mother/Son event. I see so many Father/Daughter, but seldom one for the moms. Great work!   more ›

Moms Talk Q&A: St. Patty's Day Activities

Here are places to go and things to do alone or with the family to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

You don’t  have to be Irish to have fun this St. Patty’s Day.  Everyone is Irish once a year on March 17, the day St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. He lived in the 400s A.D.  and it is believed that he died on March 17. Although St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, it is celebrated around the world, and it is sure to excite the kids. Whether keeping the younger kids at home, or sending the older ones off to school, encourage them to get dressed in green to represent the beautiful rolling green Irish terrain. There are so many things associated with St. Patty’s Day, making it easy to find a variety of activities to do with your children. Clovers, leprechauns and gold, luck, kissing the…

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Erica Colvin

12:33 pm on Monday, March 14, 2011

When I was teaching I used to hide a treat from Lucky the Leprechaun for my class. There would be clues throughout the classroom during the day as to where it was hiding and we'd go on a scavenger hunt to find it. (Typically it was a little trinket and Irish potatoes candy) "Lucky" would often play pranks like hide the backpacks and write messages on the blackboard. This year my son is only one, …   more ›