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 (Updated October 2018)

Great news -- after a year's absence, the Lansdale Christmas Tree Display returns!

Through the kindness of the Koehler family, we have found a "real gem" of a location: 15 N. Broad St., just north of the Main St. intersection. The official opening will be Friday, Nov. 30, the night of the Christmas Tree Lighting at Railroad Plaza, just a short stroll away. The display will be open for select dates in December.

To decorate a tree to be entered, click here to get the 2018 Registration Form.  Please keep in mind that placements are on a first-come, first-served basis. And since the space is somewhat smaller this year, you are encouraged to get your form and payment in by Friday, Nov. 2.
 
Set-Up Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 7 pm. Set-Up days are a whole lot of fun and there will be some opportunities to get back in the space after, to tweak your work to make it all you want it to be for the Grand Opening Friday, Nov. 30, held in concert with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Railroad Plaza.

If you don't have time to devote to making your own presentation,  consider becoming a sponsor for one of the many worthy nonprofits in town.  So far, The Lansdale Historical Society, Manna on Main Street, MonU Soccer and North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club have been matched to sponsors. You may also opt to pay for an ad in the program book for them -- a great gift!

If you want to volunteer at the display or know of a friend or family member who likes to get involved, contact Bill Henning (Bill@discoverlansdale.org) and check out Lansdale Christmas Tree Displays on Facebook! Questions about design? 
Perhaps this will help:  The trees are to be 6’ and pre-lit.  Colored lights and/or white are just fine. You may elect to decorate in keeping with this year’s theme: “All That Glitters”, or to reflect the services of your troop, business, church… or decorate it as you would your Christmas Tree at home.  Up to you!
 
It is always exciting to see familiar names among the registrations and so many new and creative groups too!  This season promises to bring among the best results yet – Why not be a part of this highly anticipated and rewarding tradition for our town?
 
We look forward to hearing from you – soon!

About Discover Lansdale

Thank you for visiting Discover Lansdale's website.  We are happy to help you get to know what is going on in and around the borough.  Over the years, we have brought you many events as well as helped many other organizations with theirs -- and this year, we were proud to have helped save one of Lansdale's premier events, the Annual Car Show. Our goal is to put Lansdale on the map, one event at a time.

Check out Discover Lansdale's big annual Business Directory, available online, or in print at most local restaurants, retailers and services. If you can't find a copy or if you are a business wishing to put a stack on your counter for folks to pick up, just contact us to let us know, and we'll point you in the right direction! Or have your favorite Lansdale businesses email us at info@discoverlansdale.org.

First Fridays are coming to a close after a successful 2018 season! Come put on your best rotting flesh and join us Nov. 2 for the horrific annual Zombie Walk, along Main Street.

Discover Lansdale is dedicated to helping support Life in Motion through community growth by creating opportunities for a vibrant and evolving destination for businesses and families to ensure a healthy way of life.  We will provide a safe venue for signature events, entertainment, nightlife, shopping and work.

We stage such borough events as Founders Day (and fireworks!), First Fridays including the Zombie Walk and Chili Cookoff, and Cruise Night. We support and sponsor many other Lansdale causes and events. And we own and are in the process of restoring the historic Reading Freight Station. CLICK HERE for updates on all the town's major events, from Discover Lansdale and others!!

Read below for a plea for your assistance. And click here to donate to Discover Lansdale's Freight Station effort.
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Update -- 0.5K rescheduled for
Sunday, Nov. 4

Discover Lansdale has postponed the running of the Zer0.5K race until Sunday, Nov. 4, and canceled the Oktoberfest until next year, due to the death of Lansdale's Director of Parks and Recreation Carl Saldutti.

With the unexpected passing of Carl Saldutti (Lansdale Parks & Rec Director) and the announcement of funeral services for Saturday, Oct. 27, Discover Lansdale has decided to postpone the Zer0.5K run/walk and cancel the Oktoberfest until next year.

The Zer0.5K run/walk will be rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 4. Check-in/registration will still begin at 2 pm with a start time of 3 pm. You can still pre-register here. There will be an after-party at the Freight House with food, drink and music.

Once again, all participants will receive:
-- A complimentary cold beverage before the start and after the finish of the race.
-- Participant T-shirt, of course, to show everyone what a badass you are.
-- Participation medal, to help you brag about your achievement at this great event.

We will be contacting all the participants that are already registered and offer a full refund if they so desire but we hope most will be able to participate with the revised date.

We apologize for any inconvenience,
-- Discover Lansdale and
the Zer0.5K Committee

VOLUNTEERS: Yes, we need them! Please email info@discoverlansdale.org for volunteer information.

SPONSORS: Yes, we need them too!
Please email info@discoverlansdale.org for sponsor information

Registration: Please join us for this unique event that promises to be full of friends, fun and fundraising for a great cause, a wonderful community project. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY!

You can register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Lansdale/LansdaleFrachthauszer05k
Volunteer days at Freight House
 
PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FUTURE WORK DAYS AT THE FREIGHT HOUSE in 2018, AND UPDATES ON THE CONSTRUCTION. BELOW IS A PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

If you have tools, bring 'em. If you happen to have a jackhammer lying around the house, even better -- we are working on pulling up the concrete floor in the back of the Freight House. And if you're interested in buying some of the reclaimed lumber from the site, see the poster at the top of this column.  

What to wear:
  • You must wear closed toe shoes, if you have work boots please wear them.
  • Gloves.
  • Safety goggles, we will have some but if you have please bring them.
  • If you have ear protection bring it, we do have some extra ear plugs though. Inside is very loud if jack hammering is going on.
 
What to bring:
  • TOOLS, Our tools and equipment are very limited so bringing work items would be very helpful and appreciated. Try to put your name on them.
  • Jack Hammer
  • Hammer (claw hammer helpful)
  • Pry bar (bigger the better)
  • Reciprocating Saw
  • Circular Saw
  • Rake and Shears
  • Jack Hammer, oh said that already
  • Wheel Barrow
  • Paper garden bags
 
What are we doing: (below is a list of items, though may be more)
  • We need to continue to get the interior floor pulled up so the needed repairs can get to the floor joists underneath.
  • Continue the disassembly of the exterior wood platform.
  • Removal of vegetation from around the freight house. There will be a designated location to put the brush.
  • Pickup all trash and rake out perimeter.
 
A big part of the interior floor to be removed yet is a concrete slab. We are about 1/3 of the way through it. ANY help somebody can give with locating another jack hammer or something we can use to bust up concrete would be a BIG help a greatly appreciated. Please, ask around.

Please note: This project is a construction work area, not intended for young children.
 
Lumber Update: As mentioned we are offering much of the reclaimed lumber for sale (see attached). This 115 year old historic lumber is great for all sorts of projects. Makes great shelf boards or used for various furniture projects (tables, benches, etc.) and many rustic craft projects. ALL of the money from the lumber sale will be added to the freight house restoration fund.  Lumber will be available for sale during these work days.
 
Own a piece of local history while supporting this great project!

Freight Station 2018

Friends of Discover Lansdale ...

In mid-2016 Discover Lansdale, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) civic organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the borough, purchased the stately stone structure to save it from the wrecking ball. The historic RR depot at the southern gateway to downtown Lansdale had fallen into disrepair after years of non-use.
 
We hope to restore it to its former glory, and more — to make it a welcome center for the town, a showplace for the town’s history and growth, and a resource for the entire community for events and celebrations.
 
Currently we are in the process of removing the flooring, assessing the physical condition of the building and the supports, and determining what repairs will be needed to ensure its structural integrity now and far into the future. This, along with other improvements to come, will be a multi-year effort and an expensive undertaking.
 
Discover Lansdale is counting on you, and folks like you, to fund this effort. We hope you’ll be among the supporters helping to restore the Lansdale Freight Station as a town jewel. Whatever you can give would be greatly appreciated.
 
To donate online, just click here and click the “Donate” button, or go to the How to Help page under the Freight Station tab.
 
Or send your check to Discover Lansdale, PO Box 1112, Lansdale, PA 19446. Please note on the check that your donation is for the Freight House restoration. Every dollar you give will go towards that project.  
 
Your donations are tax-deductible; we will acknowledge donations via email, or if you wish a letter of acknowledgement sent, please click the box on the payment page to allow sharing of your contact information with Discover Lansdale.
 
Thank You for giving back to our community. As always, Discover Lansdale appreciates your support.

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DISCOVER LANSDALE PURCHASES HISTORIC FREIGHT HOUSE PROPERTY