A Downtown Christmas

Free Trolley rides will be offered in Downtown Pottstown from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday over the next two weekends.

Hey folks, the snow is supposed to be pretty bad today so why trek to the outlets or some mall when you can stick close to home, have a great time and spend your money in a way that supports your community?

'Shrek' will be playing at the Steel River Playhouse
for the next two weekends.

Remember to get your raffle ticket and win money for shopping downtown.

The first prize in this raffle is $1,000 and the second prize is $500

Here's how it works: You pay $25 for a ticket and must spend a minimum of $100 between Saturday
and Dec. 20th at midnight in stores in the downtown shopping district.

That means store on High Street between York and Evans streets, or stores with the "Buy Local" sign displayed.

Once you've spent at least $100, drop off your receipts and filled out ticket at the PDIDA Office, 17 N. Hanover St., no later than just before midnight on Dec. 20.

The winning entries will be drawn on Saturday, Dec. 21 after the holiday events, which begin at 2 p.m.

You can purchase a raffle ticket at the PDIDA office on North Hanover Street,Grumpy's Hand-carved Sandwiches, 137 E. High St. or at Cole's Tobacco, 215 E. High St.

Photo by Evan Brandt

The folks at the Community Garden are ready and eager to
help you find the perfect Christmas tree in the snow this weekend.

And don't forget there is still a great selection of trees at the MOSAIC Community Garden on Chestnut Street. Prices range from $20-$40.

Garden committee members are available to assist you with the purchase of your tree by appointment all weekend long. A beautiful, locally-grown tree it right at your fingertips.

Contact Laura Washington at (484) 300-2410 to arrange an appointment or to find out more!

In the meantime, here is a full slate of holiday activities in downtown Pottstown for the next two weekends:

Today, Saturday, Dec. 14

• 1 p.m.: Tree Decoration Making at Red Cloud Kung Fu, 307 E. High St.
• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Photos with Santa at Smith Family Plaza.

  

  Photos with Santa will be taken at Smith Family Plaza from 2 to 7 p.m.

• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Carriage Rides along High Street. $5 per person with tickets sold at Smith Family Plaza.
• 2 p.m.: Tea with Mrs. Claus (Free) at the Sitters Clubhouse, 333 High St.
• 2:30/3:30 p.m. and 4:30/5:30 p.m.: Story Time with the Elves, Milkmen Lunch Co., 255 High St.
• 2 to 4 p.m.: Free Trolley Rides on High Street.
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Illusionists and Magicians Kyle and Kelly perform at Smith Family Plaza.
• 8 p.m.: Finish out the day by buying tickets to see Shrek at the Steel River Playhouse, 245 High St.

Funky Santa 5K starts at 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15

• 9 a.m.: Funky Santa 5K, Riverfront Park.
• 10 a.m.: Holiday Brunch at Lily's Grill, 115 High St./ Juan Carlos, 235 High St./ Grumpy's, 137 High St. with local musicians Russell Ferrara, Bees in a Bottle and more.
• 3 p.m.: Matinee of Shrek at Steel River Playhouse, 245 High St.

Saturday, Dec. 21

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: ARTFusion, 254 High St., will host Van Gogh's Secret Studio Shopping for kids 12 and younger. Adults must be in the building, but the folks at ARTFusion will help your youngsters shop for others.
• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Photos with Santa at Smith Family Plaza.
• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Carriage Rides along High Street. $5 per person with tickets sold at Smith

  

  Carriage rides

  Family Plaza.
• 2 to 4 p.m.: Free Trolley Rides on High Street.
• 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Story Time with the Elves, Milkmen Lunch Co., 255 High St.
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Illusionists and Magicians Kyle and Kelly perform at Smith Family Plaza.
• 5 to 7 p.m.: Free Babysitting While You Shop, 333 High St., pizza and drinks will be supplied for the kids.
• 8 p.m.: Shrek at Steel River Playhouse, 245 High St.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Holiday Brunches

• 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.: Holiday Brunch at Lily's Grill, 115 High St./ Juan Carlos, 235 High St./Grumpy's, 137 High St. with local musicians Russell Ferrara, Bees in a Bottle and more.
• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: More Van Gogh's Secret Studio Shopping at ArtFusion, 254 High St.
• 3 p.m.: Matinee of Shrek at Steel River Playhouse, 245 High St.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Last Minute Shopping, Van Gogh's Secret Studio Shopping at ArtFusion, 254 High St.