Community Corner
Manayunk Tree Lighting Tops This Weekend's Events
Manayunk will host a tree lighting ceremony, and there will also be a Holiday Bazaar at Green Lane Church.
Here's what's going on this weekend in Roxborough.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Santa is coming to Manayunk Saturday December 7th, and they’re carving an ice sleigh just for him! See the live carving start at 3PM then get your picture taken on Santa’s lap when he arrives at 4PM. Enjoy live music by B101 and stay till it’s dark to enjoy the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6PM-8PM!
Christmas Bazaar and Flea Market
Green Lane Church will host a Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7. Here's how they describe it: "VENDORS WANTED; $20 for a table prior, $25 day of. please call Bruce @ 215-303-0790 or email denisebratina@gmail.com Christmas Bazaar / Flea Market / Crafts & Santa - we have it all, and then some. Homemade cookies, cakes & pumpkin roll too... 470 Green Lane in Roxborough, near Ridge Avenue - Parking in rear of church We'll be there between 8am & 3pm; hope to see you!"
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Community Event
December 7th
8 AM- 3 PM (Electronics collection ends at 12:00PM)
5000 Flat Rock Road
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(The Northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk)
PaperWorks Industries, Inc is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program starting November 1st and ending December 7th. Interested parties, please drop off toys to the guardhouse in the designated box.
On December 7th, there will be an event featuring electronic waste recycling, document destruction, and a make-your-own-paper activity for the kids (or curious adults!). At that time, you may also bring a new, unwrapped toy.
Asking for the latest gadget for the Holidays this year? Come join PaperWorks Industries, Inc. and E-Waste Experts, Inc. to recycle your old electronics for
FREE! You don't even have to get out of your car!
We'll take:
Computers / Laptops / Monitors CD Players
VCR/DVD Players Cell Phones/Phones
Fax Machines Small Home Office Copiers
TVs/Radios/Stereos MP3 Players
Electronic Toys and Games Photo and Video Cameras
Microwave Ovens Mixed Household Electronics
Printers
Prohibited Items:
Fluorescent Lamps Hazardous wastes/Liquids
Loose Batteries Large Electrical Appliances
We are a paperboard mill using 100% recycled fibers, so we are also allowing members of the community the rare opportunity to turn their unwanted paper directly into paperboard!
We will have demonstrations to make your own paper!!
If interested in volunteering your time or if you have questions, please email: bridget.foreacre@paperwrks.com
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