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Community Yard Sale – April 26th

YardSaleIt’s time for the Blossburg Community Yard Sale Sign-ups! Call 570.638.2005 or email news@blossburg.org to add your location to the yard sale map. The yard sale is on Saturday, April 26th from 8am – 2pm. Free coffee and maps at The Brick Tavern. Blossburg Borough will also be having spring clean-up during the week of April 28-May 2. And if you still don’t get rid of all of your clutter…be sure to drop off all of your electronics on Tuesday, April 29th from 5-8pm in the plaza. This e-recycling event sponsored by Blossburg Vibe, can take all electronics except TVs and microwaves. Bring your computers, printers, cameras, etc. What a great week to clean up!

Blossburg-North Penn Alumni Assoc. Planning Meeting

Blossburg-North Penn Alumni Assoc. Planning Meeting
Sunday, March 23, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Community Room of Blossburg Memorial Library

Make plans for the 2014 Annual Blossburg-North Penn Alumni Association Reunion. This year’s date Is August 2, 2014. All Blossburg and North Penn Alumni are welcome to help with the planning. Anniversary years ending in “4” and “9” are especially urged to get involved!

Community Garden Work bee

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Community Garden Work Bee

Blossburg V.I.B.E. will be hosting a work bee for the Community Garden on April 5th starting at 10 am.  We’ll be cleaning up the boxes, rebuilding a few boxes, and making a few raised beds to make them wheelchair friendly.  If you’d like to help out, stop on by.  If you’re interested in reserving a garden box at the community garden or for other questions, call Jackie at 570-781-7010.

Blossburg V.I.B.E. Announces Holiday Light Contest Winners

BLOSSBURG, Dec. 23 — Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging displays in five categories Sunday night. The judges followed every street in the borough to find the best decorated homes. “There were so many beautifully decorated homes and businesses,” said judge Jill Nickerson, Blossburg V.I.B.E. vice president. “We finally narrowed the list down to six – we had a tie in one category. There’s no overall winner, there are six great winners.”

 

Most Christmas Spirit: Jill Choplosky & Rich Helton, 104 Liberty St., lower apartment (Great job making the best of available space!)

Whimsical (TIE) : Amy & Robb Bowens, 170 Johnson Street

Whimsical (TIE): Nicole & Derek Lindquist, 235 S. Williamson Rd.

Victorian: Rita & Lawrence Larson, 154 Davis Street

Green Christmas: April & David Thompson, 100 Granger St. (SEE VIDEO – The lights are connected to the music. We liked the creativity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Iuw4ECerQ)

Best Business Display: Ryan & Melanie Shaut, Bloss Holiday Market, Riverside Plaza (not lit but beautiful!)

 

Several of last year’s winners were all beautifully decorated again but were not eligible to win this year. We also noticed some past winners had their lights off Saturday night (yes, we’re looking at you, Ed Bogaczyk).

 

Photos by Lonny Frost and Heidi I. Jones.

 

Click on the slideshow to get bigger images/direct links.

2011 Light Up the Holidays! Contest Winners

BLOSSBURG, Dec. 19 — Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging displays in five categories Sunday night. The judges followed every street in the borough to find the best decorated homes. “The weather has really cooperated for decorating outside. It seemed that more houses were decorated than last year,” said judge Jill Nickerson, Blossburg V.I.B.E. vice president. “The competition has increased. We were glad to see several entries in our new category ‘Green Christmas’ that honors energy-efficient LED displays.”

  • Green Christmas: Leslie & Sherry Powers, 140 Davis St
  • Most Christmas Spirit: Jenn Barrett & Rich Williams, 213 Granger St. (includes music!)
  • Victorian: Ray & Pat Kaminski, 242 South Williamson Rd.
  • Whimsical: Frank & Phun Wasowitz, 158 St. Mary’s St.
  • Best business display: Decades of Beauty, 240 Main St.

Several of last year’s winners were all beautifully decorated again; however, they are not eligible to win until next year.

Pictures available here: Photo Gallery

 

2010 Light Up The Holidays! Contest Winners

BLOSSBURG, Dec. 19 — Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging displays in five categories Sunday night. The judges followed every street in the borough to find the best decorated homes. “We had a hard time deciding this year,” said judge Jill Nickerson, Blossburg V.I.B.E. vice president. “We were very excited to see how many homes and businesses were beautifully decorated.”

  • Best overall/whimsical: Mike & Jill Choplosky & Brenda Overpeck, Davis Street
  • Most Christmas Spirit: Amy & Robb Bowens, Johnson Street
  • Victorian: Rita & Lawrence Larson, 154 Davis Street
  • Modern: Peggy & Tom Watkins, 104 McIntyre St.
  • Best business display: Momma’s Restaurant, 104 Gulick Street

Several of last year’s winners were all beautifully decorated again, particularly the Window Box Flower Shop on Main Street. The Victoria Theatre, although gorgeous, is not eligible because owner Tonya McNamara is president of V.I.B.E. Honorable mention goes to Taber Townhomes for a beautiful neighborhood display.

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Best overall/whimsical: Mike & Jill Choplosky & Brenda Overpeck, Davis Street


Most Christmas Spirit: Amy & Robb Bowens, Johnson Street

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Victorian: Rita & Lawrence Larson, 154 Davis Street


Modern: Peggy & Tom Watkins, 104 McIntyre St.


Best business display: Momma’s Restaurant, 104 Gulick Street

Blossburg V.I.B.E. Announces Light Up the Holidays! Contest

2010LOTHLogo11/3/2010 – Blossburg V.I.B.E. is exited to announce our 2010 Light Up the Holidays contest. You’ve waited all year and now the holidays are here. Show your town spirit by taking part in this fun contest that beautifies the town. Blossburg V.I.B.E. encourages all Blossburg residents and businesses to decorate their home or business for the holidays. There’s no need to enter, we’ll be driving around town on Sunday, December 19th from 7 to 9 pm checking out all of your beautiful lights. If you hear a knock at the door, make sure to answer because you might have won a prize! Stop by the Light Up the Holidays! page for more information.

BLOSSBURG V.I.B.E. WELCOMES SKATEPARK DEMO TO ISLAND PARK

BLOSSBURG — Blossburg V.I.B.E. will host the American Ramp Company 2009 skate park demonstration team at the newly resurfaced basketball court at Island Park in Blossburg on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

American Ramp Company will bring ramps that represent the three most popular build options and allow local skaters to test ride the equipment for the new Vibe Park skateboarding area, which is on schedule for opening in October. Skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX riders can participate in the demonstration.

In addition to the skating exhibition, there will be music, contests and giveaways. T-shirts with the Vibe Park logo will also be available for purchase.

Blossburg V.I.B.E. members Jill Nickerson and Heidi Jones have been working on building a skateboarding and in-line skating area at Island Park for several years. They helped the Borough of Blossburg successfully apply for a Small Communities grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that will provide approximately two-thirds of the $60,000 estimated cost of the project.

“I’m very excited to see our local skaters test the equipment we’re evaluating for the park,” Nickerson said. “Heidi and I really appreciate the support we’ve received from borough council and the recreation board to implement this project. We think the skate park will really benefit the community by giving the skaters a safer place to practice their skills.”

Participants under 18 must have legal guardian sign a waiver. All participants must wear helmets to receive a wristband to ride. The demonstration is free of charge.

Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) is a nonprofit organization created in 2004 to envision, plan and implement projects that will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, play or attend school in Blossburg. Tax-deductible donations to meet the community match portion of the state grant can be mailed to Blossburg V.I.B.E., PO Box 126, Blossburg, PA 16912.