Schuylkill Haven, PA

The Schuylkill Haven Jaycees are doing a food and supply drive for the Hillside SPCA. We are asking that any items be placed on the porch's of houses in Schuylkill Haven before 9 am on Feb 11th. If you have any questions the Jaycees can be reached athavenjaycees@hotmail.com or on facebook key word "Haven Jaycees"

November 26 - 27, 2011

Schuylkill Ballet Theatre presents its 32nd Anniversary of the "Nutcracker"

Sat. Nov 26th at 7:00PM, Sun. Nov 27th at 3:00PM, Schuylkill Haven High School Auditorium. Advance Ticket prices - Adult - $10. Students Ages 3-18/Sr. Citizens - $8.

For ticket information please call 570-622-2286.

November 24th (Thursday) - December 18th (Sunday)

Holiday Home Rewards

In recognition of the holidays, Mayor Gary Hess is challenging all residents and businesses to let Haven glow for the holidays! The sixth annual decorating judging contest kicks off this month. Judging will take place from November 24th thru December 18th.

Over 90 commemorative ornaments and certificates will be awarded to those who do an excellent job decorating their properties and business.

Nominations are welcome. Call the mayor's office at 570-385-3450.

November 27th (Sunday) - Kick off the Holiday Celebrations

• 1 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. - Holiday Open House in the downtown area

• 2 P.M. - Annual Christmas Parade. (Anyone who wishes to enter the parade please contact Vicky at Lewis News 385-2460.)

• 5 P.M. - Annual tree lighting Ceremony (on Parkway)

  
  

December 3rd (Saturday) - Annual Children's Christmas Party (Up to Age 10)

Open to all children up to age 10 living in Schuylkill Haven, attending the Schuylkill Haven School District, or attending St. Ambrose. Register by calling the Recreation Center at 385-1313 or visiting the Recreation Center by November 30th.

• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon

• Location: Schuylkill Haven Recreation Center

  
  

December 10th (Saturday) - Holly "Rose" Trail

Enjoy a stroll of Schuylkill Haven area homes, churches, and businesses. The second annual Holly "Rose" Trail begins at the Church of the Nazarene at 220 W Main St.

Participants should stop by the church between 1:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. to redeem tickets for the Holly Trail Pass.

The trail will conclude with a tea at the First United Church of Christ, Route 61, near the entrance to Penn State Schuylkill Campus. A door prize drawing will take place at 5:15.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Hess Catering, Lewis News Agency, Schuylkill Haven Borough Hall, Luckenbill's Family Restaurant, and Klinger's Trucking Notary.

Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association Fall 2011 Events!

Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 will be the "Haunted Island" from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. A family-fun pumpkin patch will be held on the island including hayrides and games. Food and drinks available all weekend.

Nov. 27 - Open House, Christmas Parade will be held. Times TBA. The Christmas Tree lighting will follow at 5 p.m.

Dec. 10 - Holly "Rose" Trail from 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. In memory of "Rev. Rose Hoffman" the trail will begin at the Church of the Nazarene, W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven tour decorated residences and end with a social at the First UCC social hall, Rt. 61S, Schuylkill Haven. For further info contact Reba Llewellyn, program coordinator at 385-5884.

Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association Fall 2011 Events!

Schuylkill Haven Jaycees Membership Drive

The Schuylkill Haven Jaycees are doing a membership drive in July, August, and September. This organization is open to members between the ages of 18 – 40.

The dues to join are going to be reduced to $20 for the year, with opportunist through out the year to reduce the dues for upcoming years. We are a community organization in Schuylkill Haven.

Some of the things we do are the Christmas Lights on Parkway, the Halloween Parade, High Rise Socials with bingo for the residents of the High Rise on Parkway. These are just a few of the events and things we hold for the community. Though we have many items we are already doing in the community, we are always open to new events.

If you are interested in learning more about us, or joining please email us at havenjaycees@hotmail.com or visit our website www.havenjaycees.org