Saturday, December 8, 2012
Lansdale Borough holds a Menorah Lighting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at Railroad Plaza. Horns of Hanukkah, a group of a dozen musicians, will perform prior to the 6:30 p.m. ceremony
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
1. Lansdale Borough holds a Menorah Lighting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at Railroad Plaza. Horns of Hanukkah, a group of a dozen musicians, will perform prior to the 6:30 p.m. ceremony. Hanukkah begins at sunset. 2. Towamencin Township holds a Festival of Lights holiday lights event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fischer’s Park, 2225 Bustard Road. Featured at the event are horse-drawn surrey rides at $5 a person, and entertainment by Resounding Ringers Handbell Choir, vocalist Alison Chapman, Family Worship Center and R5 Brass. 3. The Santa House is open from 10 a.m. to noon at Railroad Plaza in Lansdale. 4. Towamencin Township Police and Towamencin Police Benevolent Association host a holiday gift and food drive at Fischer’s Park from 5 p.m. …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Parks and Recreation Director Carl Saldutti reviewed the success of the Lansdale Tree Lighting, the Santa House, Lansdale Historical Society's open house and the TubaChristmas Concert from the weekend of November 30
Now that Christmas season is in full swing in Lansdale Borough, the parks and recreation department couldn't be more pleased with all the events that ushered it last weekend. Carl Saldutti, parks and recreation director for Lansdale, said the weather was a big factor that played into the success of the weekend of November 30. "It was a nice weekend of holiday events in the community. The tree lighting went quite well. There are a lot of people that make that event the success that it is," Saldutti said. Of them: Lansdale Borough Electric Department, who erected the Christmas tree and set up the Santa House. "They did a remarkable job getting the Santa House wired up for us," Saldutti said. Public Works, did the "things necessary" to assist…
Thank you to our veterans past and present on this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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Friday, December 7, 2012
1. Santa Claus will be at his Santa House in Lansdale from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Railroad Plaza. 2. Dr. Bill Smith will be signing his book, “Grace Through the Ages,” a daily devotional based on a one-year Bible reading plan, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Impact Thrift Store, 979 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville. There is also live music by Billy Brown and Matt Welsh. 3. The Water Gallery of Lansdale holds a holiday show and Irish music concert at 7 p.m. with harpist Ellen Tepper and soprano Terry Kane singing Christmas carols, and The Jameson Sisters will entertain with music and humor. 4. Lansdale Library holds a used book sale from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 5. The North Penn High School Improv Troupe performs at 6:30 p.m. at Lansdale Library.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Santa Claus is at his Santa House in Lansdale tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 at Railroad Plaza
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
1. Santa Claus is at his Santa House in Lansdale tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 at Railroad Plaza. 2. Friends of Lansdale Public Library meet at 7 p.m. at the library. 3. PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce holds its morning chat from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the chamber offices on Susquehanna and Derstine avenues. The chat is an hour to network and discuss issues. 4. Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours Holiday Mixer, hosted by Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pennridge Chamber of Commerce members will also be in attendance. 5. Paul Byrom, formerly of Celtic Thunder, performs at 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater. Tickets are $35 and $50.
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, October 9, 2012
The Santa House and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will usher in the Christmas season at the end of November
Lansdale Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another holiday season, which starts next month. The Santa House returns on November 30, which also coincides with the Lansdale Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. December's First Friday will be pushed forward and become Fifth Friday, as Discover Lansdale will hold the monthly event during the Christmas Tree Lighting event. Festivities on Nov. 30 begin at 6 p.m. at Railroad Plaza. The North Penn High School chorus will perform holiday music and refreshments will be provided by Hatfield Quality Meats and Rosenberger's Dairies. Santa Claus will arrive in Lansdale that evening at 6:30 to lead the tree lighting countdown. From there, Santa will head to the Santa House, which has new …
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A look at this weekend's festive events in our area
Today begins a whole weekend of holiday festivities in Lansdale and Montgomeryville. Here’s a rundown of what you should mark on your calendars for this weekend: Today Thursday, December 1 Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3 Sunday, December 4
Friday, January 7, 2011
Committee also finalizing plans for WinterBlast at Montgomery Mall on January 29, and Lansdale Warehouse's Paul Delp offered storage space for the Santa House.
Get ready for a summer full of concerts and festivals. On Wednesday, the Lansdale Parks and Recreation Committee discussed getting ready for an active summer events calendar, as well as planning a winter event, and reviewing holiday season activities. Lansdale Director of Parks and Recreation Carl Saldutti reviewed the many ongoing initiatives for the committee. They are beginning the process of identifying and signing performing groups for the Whites Road Park Concert Series, to be held every Tuesday evening through the summer, beginning after Memorial Day. The committee is also planning at least one movie night in the park. Additionally, one of Tuesdays each month will be designated “Children’s Night Out.” Planning also continued for the…
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Kim
9:49 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012
Hi! It's *Horns* of Hanukkah. :-) more ›