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.
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 …
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 ›