Pottstown residents, supporters and the Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority (PDIDA) are encouraging shoppers throughout the region to put Pottstown’s retail, dining, and entertainment businesses on their lists this holiday season.
Today From 10 am – 1 pm, a “Holiday Shopping March” has been organized to facilitate visitors coming downtown to get some shopping done while supporting the LOCAL economy. Here’s what the organizers have to say:
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Meet up at Bistro 137 – 137 E. High St. at 10:00am
Event facilitator will be available there until 11:15. Relaxation at The Brick House, 152 E. High St, In support of your local economy and in coordination with Occupy Pottstown, We cordially invite you to join us for a Holiday Shopping March. Your day will begin at a predetermined location where you will meet the local facilitators of the event. You will be given information on the merchants in the area and details on any other events which may be occurring. You will also be asked to help us promote a positive image of Occupy Pottstown. You may, or may not, oblige by wearing a pin and/or distributing educational materials. Then you are free to shop, browse, spread the word or simply enjoy the social aspects of the day by strolling the High Street Shopping District, solo or with others. You are invited to end your day by relaxing with the group in a noncommittal environment at a pre-selected restaurant. It is becoming increasingly harder for small, local businesses and artisans to survive in the corporate climate of this nation. We ask for you to please put aside any bias or preconceived notions you may have and join us in the fight to bring America back to the People. Happy Holidays and Blessed Be to you and yours. |
PDIDA is hosting another Super Sunday tomorrow, November 27th from noon-4 pm. Here’s the lowdown from PDIDA:
Downtown Pottstown will host “Super Sunday” on Sunday, November 27th. Sheila Dugan, the Chairman of Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority (PDIDA), is inviting all to help celebrate National Support Small Business Day. Many downtown merchants will have their doors open to take part in the celebration from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. The Farmer’s Market will host a number of crafters and special deals will be found at Grumpy’s, Freeland Meats, and J. & H. Produce. There will be many activities for youngsters including face painting and a visit to the Santa house as it is being decorated for the upcoming holiday season.
The Farmer’s Market will also be hosting “The Giving Tree” for Head Start. Donations of food and clothing will be greatly appreciated.
The Second Brigade Motorcycle Club will be displaying their bikes in the parking lot of Sovereign Bank on the 200 block of High Street. They will be collecting food and clothing items to be donated to families of members of the military. They will also accept gift cards to supermarkets and coupons for free turkeys. The Second Brigade Motorcycle Club supports veterans and members of the military who every day put their life on the line to preserve our freedoms.
Also featured will be the tree decorating contest which will have the winners’ named on December 18th. Sponsor of the winning entry will receive $500.00 for their organization.
Free trolley rides with stops at the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of High Street will be available during Super Sunday. Additional shops opened will include Lastick Furniture, Cole’s Tobacco, Tri-PAC, Memories N More, Argento’s Pizza, Laserworx, Juan Carlos, Rich Ranieri, Weitzenkorn’s, Christian Reading Room, Bistro 137, Old World Barber Shop, and the High Street Music Company.
Super Sunday is the kickoff to events throughout December including:
- December 2nd is a visit by Santa Claus and the traditional candy toss.
- December 4th the Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 5K Santa Run and Bark for Life event.
- December 9th is Mosaic and PDIDA Holiday Ball.
- December 11th is Santa Open House.
- December 18th is the Holiday Brunch with many local restaurants participating.
For more information contact SheilaDugan@comcast.net.
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