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| 'Dec. 17, 2010 | E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Happy Holidays Reader,
It's time for the annual gift suggestion listing. This is where I try to suggest gift ideas that you may have overlooked.
There are so many reasons I could give you for shopping local for the season but we are in the final gift-buying crunch time.
So this email is for everyone who is still scratching the heads on what to buy for Christmas. The ideas are in no particular order so make sure you read through them all.
I included a few events this weekend that you may not want to miss.
I apologize in advance for all the businesses that I could not include. It is just not physically possible.
Readers, checkout our business directory for a more complete listing.
Business owners, this is a free service we provide and you can be include also if you are within the boroughs' limits. Contact the office for details.
We also have information on a fund-raising event to benefit Souderton Telford Main Streets in January. Caruso's is hosting a special dinner to benefit our organization. Mark your calendar for January 26 and plan to join us for a fun evening.
May you have a Classic Christmas in our Classic Towns and a Happy, Prosperous and Safe New Year from your friends and colleagues at Souderton Telford Main Streets.
Sincerely,
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After the Holiday Hubbub....
 Reserve Wednesday, January 26 for a dinner to benefit Souderton Telford Main Streets at Caruso's Brick Oven Trattoria.
Joe and his family are rolling out a wonderful dinner and yo are invited to join us. Call the restaurant at 215.799.1312 to make your reservation for the 5 pm or the 7:30 seating. Tickets are $35.
Check out the full story at our website to see the menu and all fun we are planning. Download the brochure for full details.
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| Christmas Cabaret Fun
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
 Don't wait any longer to purchase your tickets!
Stay Home for the Holidays with Montgomery Theater on December 18, 2010 at 4 pm on the Main Stage. Don't pay city costs or put up with downtown crowds!
Join in for an evening of talented singers:
Amy Walton & Sarah Raimondi (Half and Half), Joe O'Brien (Reefer Madness), National Tour Veteran David Cregan, Jazz Vocalist Jennifer Huth, Acoustic Singer & Songwriter Nina Scarcia, and many more lend their voices to holiday songs in the true spirit of giving!
The proceeds from the Cabaret benefit the Young Actors Workshop Scholarship Fund, which ensures that no child in our community is denied the opportunity to build confidence and creativity through the exploration of the theater arts.
The performance will be followed by a Holiday Reception in the rehearsal hall.
Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for children under 18 and seniors over 65
Call 215-723-9984 x10. Questions can be directed to Jessica Bedford, Director of Education. |
| Holiday Dinner to Help Others
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Saturday, December 18 from 4 pm to 8 pm
 Souderton Family Restaurant is hosting a special dinner on Saturday night to benefit Keystone Opportunity Center. From 4 pm to 8 pm, diners will have a choice of three classic meals for $5.95 each. All proceeds benefits Keystone and their wonderful work in the community. While you dine, you can enjoy holiday music by the band, Blast From the Past, and a choir from the Knights of Columbus. No reservations are needed. Call Carol at 215.723.1780 for details |
| Give the Gift of Theater
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Celebrate the Arts in 2011
 A Montgomery Theater gift certificate is the perfect present for everyone on your "nice" list.
Certificates can be purchased in any denomination, and are redeemable for tickets to any show in the 2011 Season, including Main Stage and Project Stage shows, and YAW classes.
So don't delay your Christmas shopping any longer - Purchase your gift certificates by calling the box office at (215) 723-9984 x10.
You can also purchase certificates in our lobby during the Holiday Cabaret on Saturday, December 18th from 4-6. |
| The Gift of Good Taste
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Bakers On Broad
 Call Linda at Bakers on Broad at 215-703-0518 for an order form for you holiday baked goodies. Impress your guests and family with the freshest baked goods from an authentic French baker.
Their hours on Dec. 24 will be from 8am - 4pm. The bakery will be closed Saturday, Dec. 25 - Monday, Dec. 27 and will reopen Tuesday the 28 at 7am. Their New Years Eve hours will be the same as Christmas Eve.
Pre-ordering is strongly suggested so you don't have any disappointed guests.
Chocolate croissants, anyone?
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| Breakfast, Lunch and the Train Station
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| | Souderton Train Station
 The Caboose Grill is a great place to enjoy breakfast or lunch throughout the Holiday season.
Just walking through the doors make you feel like you are part of the history of Souderton. What a great way to get into the Classic Christmas mood.
You can take someone for a meal or purchase gift certificates for someone special.
Call Jen Joseph is you need a location for a last minute dinner party at 215-721-1001. |
| Pop Goes the Holiday
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| | Popcorn- The Universal Gift
 On a recent broadcast at Indian Valley Live, we were talking about why shopping local makes a difference. I mentioned that a tin of popcorn is a great gift for family movie nights.
If you go to a big box retailer and pick one up, you have no idea of when it was popped. If you go to the Great American Popcorn Works in Telford, they will pop it while you wait. Now which one would you rather receive?
Apparently, they had customers come over for their tin of fresh popcorn. The power of radio! Now you can show him the power of email and stop by to pick up your favorite flavor.
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| The Gift of Handmade Art
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| | Something Unique and Special
 What do you buy for that special person who has what ever they need?
How about art?
Clay Rat Studio offers up handmade items that you won't find in a big box.
They feature artwork from 24 different artists. Seven of those artists live within the borough of Souderton. Who knew we had so much local talent? The rest live within the immediate region.
The shop is tiny but allow yourself time to explore. They have the most amazing things tucked in everywhere. As items sell, the artists bring in more.
Every day the shop is open, a different artist is manning the store. So your first question should be, "what do you make here?"
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| Country Gifts with Class
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| | For Someone Who Appreciates Country
 What do you buy for that special person who loves the rustic, handmade look?
Heartwarming Treasures on Summit Street behind Canon Capital is your destination.
They have filled the shop with anything and everything that could delight the person who likes country-style arts and crafts. These treasures may be hand-made but they are done by skilled crafts people.
if your gift recipient prefers antiques with a country flare, check out our newest retail shop,Country Breeze Antiques & Country Store. Located in Souderton at the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue, this shop has an ever changing selection of items.
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| Unexpected Treasures
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| | Upcycling is In
 Consign for Design may have moved to a smaller location this year but it has only improved his selection of merchandise.
Don't get hit by any of the design handbags that are flying out his door. The gently used (and sometimes never used) household items are drawing customers from far and wide to pick up bargains.
Located on Main Street in the Hollow, this little shop has a big selection of great gift ideas.
Don't forget the Consignment Shop in Telford in your treasure hunt. You will find them on Penn Avenue across from the Telford Christmas Tree.
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| Gift Certificates- The Perfect Fit
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| | The Variety is Daunting
 If Souderton and Telford have a dominant category of businesses, it would have to be restaurants.
With over 30 different places to eat in the two boroughs, you have plenty of choices to pick from for the perfect gift certificate.
We have several different kinds of ethnic restaurants from Mexican, Xinantecatl Mexican Grill and Grocery, to Vietnamese, Viet Nam Cafe, to a very British Tea room, Tilly Mint Tea Room.
Italian restaurants and pizza shops dominate the mix. From fine dining choices such as Caruso's Brick Oven Trattoria and Trattoria Lombardo, to the many pizza shops, Lisa's Pizza, Broad Street Pizzeria, Hometown Pizza, Dominos Pizza, New Station Pizza and son, Sophie's Pizza, we have a something to satisfy your craving for Italian food.
Don't forget the gelato and great sandwiches at Red Tomato, or the great bar food at Greenhouse Tavern. Main Street Java is known for their coffee and their sandwiches.
J's Subs has an outstanding cheese steak sandwich. Double Dipper II will offer you with an outstanding menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items while tempting you with their ice cream. Dunkin Donuts also has ice cream as well as their famous coffee.
When you want to feel healthy, a meal at Melodia Grill will entice you with delicious, fresh ingredients put together in a creative way. Gina Marie's at the Reliance Inn is a perfect spot to meet friends for dinner and a drink.
Breakfast as a work of art? Check out these popular spots, Towne Restaurant, Apple Orchard Cafe, Souderton Family Restaurant and the Caboose Grille.
You get the point. We have plenty of choices when it comes to eating or buying a gift certificate. Can you name the places I missed?
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| Thank You
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A Humble Thank You...
 Our end-of-the-year fund-raising drive has been successful as residents, property owners and businesses have sent us checks in the mail and online.
Each and every one of those donations is a vote for the revitalization efforts that are visible and the plans for future activities.
We will continue to accept donations as we continue our planning for our budget and activities for 2011.
The revitalization of the two boroughs depends on the hard work and support of so many people that thanking each is impossible. From the volunteers who dedicate hours to working on projects to the homeowners who spruces up their homes, each person is contributing to the quality of life within our towns.
Souderton Telford Main Streets provides the organization that keeps the ongoing efforts focused on the community vision. Our committees plan their work and then evaluate it to track our progress.
We always have a need for more volunteers. Contact the Main Street office to see how you can help make a difference in your community.
In the mean time, keep those donations coming. We need your support to succeed.
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| The Parade
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I hope you did not miss it!
 The Parade was another successful event.
We are so fortunate to have so many enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to direct traffic, assist groups to organize themselves and announce the parade for an hour and half.
Their willingness to meet for months ahead of the parade to organize the details make the parade day run so smoothly.
We had about 90 units in the parade with some of those units comprised of two to four vehicles. Individuals, community groups, churches and businesses were all represented throughout the parade.
We had a cameraman from Channel 6 there. They showed the parade footage at the 6 pm, 11pm and Sunday morning news. Souderton Independent had a reporter and a photographer there.
Souderton looked great in the shots. The people in and at the parade looked like they were cold but having fun.
We were truly Classic Towns having a Classic Christmas!
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| And the Tree Lighting...
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A Growing Tradition
 The Telford Tree Lighting felts like a big neighborhood party.
The video that Souderton Independent's Bob Keeler captured shows it all.
Everyone had a great time. We had carolers, Santa, a fire truck, a seven-foot elf, homemade cookies and hot chocolate. What more do you need? A goat!?!
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| And Now A Word for Our Sponsors!
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| Facebook | Souderton Telford Main Streets is on Facebook. Watch for daily posts about a variety of local interest news. Post your comments or photos.
We also have a page for the Indian Valley Farmers' Market.
Check out the pages we have found on Facebook for Souderton and Telford Businesses! Let us know of any we have missed on Facebook.
Find us by searching for Souderton Telford Main Streets! |
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