November Happenings in Ambler
True to form there is a lot going on this time of year, and Ambler is no exception to the rule! Due to an unbelievably early snowfall, our first ever Monster Mash was moved from Halloween weekend to this past Saturday, November 5. I got some great video of the dances which I hope to share with you, as soon as I solve the case of the missing file…. In the mean time you can see the photos here.
We still have plenty ahead of us in the month of November, so mark your calendars!
Now- Nov 18
Several Ambler businesses are collecting non-perishable food items for the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard in time for Thanksgiving . They are particularly in need of stuffing, instant potatoes, biscuit mix and the following canned items: corn, green beans, yams, peas, turkey gravy, cream of mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, and french fried onions. Please drop food off at any of the following businesses:
Pure Spa– Offering a 10% discount off of a gift card purchase or any regular priced service with a donation by Nov 18!
Chamaeleon Boutique, In These Shoes, Sew Vintage, Twisters, Hidden Glam, Tony Laguda Formal Wear, Holistic Apothocary, Laney’s Kid Boutique
Nov 20
Head down to Bar 31 for “Gamers Give Back” a Beef & Beer benefiting
Child’s Play Charity. Child’s Play is an organization that helps supply hospitals and therapy facilities with age appropriate videos, books, and games to give kids a positive outlet during what is usually a very trying time. The B&B is $20 for all you can eat and drink from 2-5pm, there will also be raffles, a 50/50 drawing and a WII tournament. All proceeds benefit Child’s Play Charity at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Nov 19- Dec 10
Dress For Success! In These Shoes will be collecting gently used, interview appropriate shoes to help women in need get properly suited up in style for job interviews. In These Shoes took part in this important event last year, let’s help make it a tradition and as successful this year as it was last!
Nov 26
Small Business Saturday! After you do the “Black Friday” thing at the mall (if you dare), come spend Saturday in Ambler and support our local businesses! Ambler has been hand selected as a featured Small Town for American Express’ Small Business Saturday event (apparently one of the higher ups grew up in Ambler and thought it would be a great fit). Their slogan is “If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge” which is so true, I hope it happens. There will be tons of specials and great deals at many of the stores in town, stay tuned here for an updated list. And if shopping locally isn’t gratifying enough, AMEX is giving a $25 statement credit to card members who register their card and use it at a locally owned, independent small business (of course there’s fine print).
Sure, kids may not love to shop (or you may feel the same about having them with you while you shop) but Ambler’s got that covered! You can drop off the kids at Mermaid Art Studio or Ambler Flower Shop to do crafts while you shop (pre-registration required). Make sure you pick them up by 2:00 and head down to Trax, Santa will be in the parking lot for an hour and Trax will be passing out their signature hot chocolate.
Last, but not least, November 30th marks the start of the Holiday Window Display Contest. If you don’t recall my mission last year (to post a photo each day from each window), you may not know how much I love this contest; it’s so nice to see everyone’s efforts to make our town sparkle! Be sure to spend some time in town enjoying the decorated windows, and keep in mind, I am going to want to know who your favorite is! In keeping with tradition, I will post a photo from each window leading up to selection of the winner on December 20th.