Saturday, December 22, 2012
Jumpin’ Jack's Inflatable Playland and Party Center, 777 Schwab Road, Hatfield, will hold a Snowflake Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can decorate a paper snowflake for the school being attended by Sandy Hook children in January
1. Jumpin’ Jack's Inflatable Playland and Party Center, 777 Schwab Road, Hatfield, will hold a Snowflake Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can decorate a paper snowflake for the school being attended by Sandy Hook children in January. 2. Today is the last day to enjoy the Lansdale Business Association Holiday Tree Display at 311 W. Main St., Lansdale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3. The Water Gallery in Lansdale holds a Holiday Trunk Show, with specials on jewelry and fine gifts, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be live music, song, cookies and beverages. Purchase Celtic music CDs while you are there. 4. Mrs. Santa will be at Coffeehead in Kulpsville from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Have some fun, cookies and milk. Santa Claus will be escorted …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Lansdale Councilwoman and Discover Lansdale Chairwoman Mary Fuller reviewed the success of December's First Friday at a recent committee meeting
Santa Claus came to town on November 30, and that meant letters. Tabora Farms donated the Letters to Santa Writing Station at Discover Lansdale's First Friday that night, and what resulted was a big sack of wish lists. "The Discover Lansdale elves want to tell everyone they will, in fact, get what they put on their list," said Fuller. Fuller reviewed what is considered a successful First Friday to wrap 2012 at the parks and recreation committee meeting last week. First Friday will return in April 2013. Discover Lansdale already has some musical acts booked, including Beatles tribute band Almost Fab and Philly Funk Authority. Discover Lansdale has been in contact with the bands Where's Pete?, Slimfit, The Mighty Manatees and singer-…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Santa Claus, Little Miss Lansdale and Mayor Andy Szekely marked the beginning of the Christmas season Friday night with the lighting of the traditional Christmas tree in Railroad Plaza. It was also First Friday
With the flip of a switch, the 25-foot-tall conifer in the middle of Railroad Plaza in Lansdale lit up Friday night, signifying the start of the Christmas 2012 season in the borough. Residents of all ages and sizes packed a cordoned-off Madison Street, as Santa Claus, Little Miss Lansdale and Mayor Andy Szekely helped usher in the holiday season. The annual tree lighting also occurred during a special Discover Lansdale First Friday. Lansdale Business Association's Holiday Christmas Tree Display also opened its doors to the public at 311 W. Main St. Check out our photo gallery for all the joyful cheer from Friday. And be sure to add your own photos and videos too.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Santa Claus will arrive in the borough this evening to light the traditional Christmas tree at Railroad Plaza. Then, Santa takes a seat in the Santa House for the rest of the night. Meanwhile, it's also First Friday
Christmas comes to Lansdale tonight. Santa Claus — good ol' belly-like-a-bowlful-of-jelly St. Nick — arrives in the borough this evening, with Fairmount Fire Co. as his sleigh, to hit the switch and light up Railroad Plaza with Lansdale resident Randall Rosenberg's donated Christmas tree, signaling the start of the holiday in Lansdale. Be sure to say "hi" to Little Miss Lansdale and Mayor Andy Szekely too. Then, Santa will take a seat in the Santa House for the rest of the night. Oh, might I also mention it's December's First Friday (on the fourth Friday), courtesy of Discover Lansdale? Let's not forget — 311 W. Main St. opens its doors, somewhat, to the Lansdale Business Association's Holiday Christmas Tree Display. The Grinch will be at …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
A real-life Santa Claus has taken the initiative to help a pair of struggling Montco families
A pair of struggling Montco families will soon find themselves on the receiving end of a Christmas miracle, thanks to the efforts of 38-year-old Dutch Schrap, of East Coventry, who has decided to take his professional Santa routine to the next level. The son of the elder Santa Schrap, Dutch has followed in his father's snow-covered footsteps for the past 21 years. He's made appearances everywhere from the Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade to gigs with the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers, and he's even rung the opening bell at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. This year, however, he's looking to expand on his role by initiating Operation Nine Reindeer, which seeks to aid two families who are in desperate need of support. It all began on October 1, …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
A visual look at citizens celebrating an annual tradition that ushers the holiday season in the borough
You can't beat candy and Santa. You also can't beat community, as thousands packed West Main Street from Mitchell to Memorial Park Saturday for the 62nd Mardi Gras Parade in Lansdale. There were oohs, there were ahs, there was Santa Claus. This year, his elves were Towamencin volunteer firefighters, and his sleigh, Engine 76-4. He was paraded through town by the likes of North Penn Marching Band, Souderton's Big Red Band, Fairmount Fire Co., Hilltown Fire Co., Lansdale Cannoneers, North Penn YMCA (and Adventure Guides), 4-H Clubs, Mater Dei Catholic School, Knights 4 Life, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, cops, clowns and — literally — cheerleaders. The event ran 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and was organized by the Lansdale Mardi Gras …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Kris Kringle arrived early to the North Penn area Friday night with his annual tenure at Montgomery Mall
Montgomery Mall's reindeer roof parking is filled up for the next 51 days. Santa Claus has come to town. Kris Kringle brought his cherry nose and twinkling eyes to the North Penn area Friday night, with an arrival and traditional grand entrance to the mall via Fire Department of Montgomery Township. Check out The Reporter's Brian Bingaman's story of Santa's 2012 arrival here. Last year, Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch got an exclusive interview with St. Nick — read all about it and watch a video at this link. Happy Thanksgiving — and Merry Christmas! Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @LansdalePatch|Subscribe to our YouTube page
Friday, November 2, 2012
Santa Claus arrives at Montgomery Mall tonight at 6 p.m
1. Tonight is First Friday in Lansdale from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring the Lansdale Business Association third-annual Trick or Treat Walk from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting at Railroad Plaza. Lansdale Library also holds a used book sale from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2. Santa Claus arrives at Montgomery Mall tonight at 6 p.m. Santa will ride around the outside of the mall on an FDMT truck beginning at the upper level entrance near Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant. Santa will then enter the lower level between Sears and Dick’s Sporting Goods. 3. North Penn High School Improv Troupe comes to Lansdale Library at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of entertainment. 4. Today is the last day for the art show featuring work from Howard Watson at Ristorante Toscano in …
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Kris Kringle was escorted through the township by Towamencin Vol. Fire Co.
Santa Claus made a loud appearance this morning in Towamencin Township, escorted by Towamencin Vol. Fire Co. Children were treated to candy canes from volunteer firefighters and donations were being accepted for an anonymous family to help offset high medical costs. Add your own Santa photos from your neighborhood to our gallery!
Santa Claus arrives in Towamencin and Upper Gwynedd townships today
1. Santa Claus arrives in Towamencin Township at 9 a.m. and will be escorted to neighborhoods in the township, complete with distribution of candy canes for children and treats for the dog. Donations will be given to an anonymous family to offset mounting medical expenses. Santa Claus makes his rounds to Upper Gwynedd Township neighborhoods today, starting at 10 a.m. 2. Coffeehead, 1715 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, offers free cookies and milk with Santa today between noon and 1 p.m. 3. The Lansdale Business Association Holiday Festival of Trees continues today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 801 W. Main St. 4. Be sure to pick up your Kiwanis Fruit Sale items today at Lansdale Warehouse, 1330 N. Broad St., Lansdale, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m…
David Kratz
11:29 am on Sunday, December 9, 2012
First Friday is a great thing in Lansdale. They talk about sound, lighting and manpower to take down and put up. Well they had contact info on sound , lighting and some manpower including DJing at a very low cost but never used their resources. more ›