Thursday, May 16, 2013
Newtown Business Association President Mick Petrucci was a guest bagger during McCaffrey's Grocers Fight Cancer Day on Wednesday.
Newtown Business Association President Mick Petrucci volunteered Wednesday as a guest bagger during McCaffrey’s annual Grocers Fight Cancer Day. Five percent of Wednesday’s total sales from the Newtown and Yardley locations will be donated to the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center. In honor of the day, the store offered specials, held a raffle and had a variety of entertainment, like music, balloon art and face painting. Local officials and health care professionals from St. Mary Hospital volunteered as guest baggers. Other guest baggers included Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien and Newtown Township Supervisors Chairman Mike Gallagher.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Newtown's annual street fair will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sycamore Street.
Welcome Day, Newtown's annual street fair, will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 170 crafters, artists and local business owners will have tables with information, giveaways and products. The event, held on Sycamore Street, also features food, entertainment, kids activities and more. It is sponsored by the Newtown Business Association. As many as 10,000 people typically attend the annual event. This year, country radio station XTU will be broadcasting live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The current forecast looks perfect for the event; www.weather.com is calling for sunshine and highs in the mid 60s. Click here to view photos from Welcome Day 2012. Click here to view a You Tube video of Welcome Day 2012. Here is the full …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
'American Idol' contestant Courtney Calle will judge a singing competition during Welcome Day on May 5.
There is a full schedule of live entertainment for Welcome Day, including an appearance from "American Idol" contestant Courtney Calle. Newtown Business Association's annual street fair will be held May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held on Sycamore Street, will feature giveaways, crafts, food, entertainment, kids activities and more. As many as 10,000 people typically attend the annual event, according to organizers. Entertainment highlights include:
Monday, April 1, 2013
There are no more booths available for Newtown Business Association's annual Welcome Day.
Welcome Day has sold out, according to organizers. The annual street fair will be held May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 170 crafters, artists and local business owners will have tables with information, giveaways and products. The event, held on Sycamore Street, also features food, entertainment, kids activities and more. It is sponsored by the Newtown Business Association. As many as 10,000 people typically attend the annual event. This year, country radio station XTU will be broadcasting live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to view photos from Welcome Day 2012. Click here to view a You Tube video of Welcome Day 2012.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Follow the local business association on Pinterest to see photos of the types of items that will be offered at this year's Welcome Day on May 5.
Monday, March 11, 2013
The monthly business card exchange will be held at Joey G's, 861 Newtown Yardley Rd.
The Newtown Business Association will hold its monthly Business Card Exchange Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joey G's. Register online on www.NewtownBA.org. The mission of the NBA is to promote Newtown as a great place to live, work, shop and do business, thereby enhancing the economic vitality of the community for member businesses through networking, education, community involvement and coop advertising opportunities," a press release from the NBA said. The association has been in existence since the 1950s and includes more than 200 businesses that network at monthly breakfasts and evening business card exchanges.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Newtown Borough is sponsored by the Newtown Business Association.
The Newtown Business Association will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23 at 9 a.m. The free event will be held at Pickering Manor Field in Newtown Borough. "All are welcome to attend this traditional holiday activity celebrating the joy and fun of a good old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt for both children and adults," a Business Association press release said. Those who would like to attend should simply come to Pickering Manor North Field, at the corner of Frost Street and Lincoln Avenue, at 9 a.m. sharp. Member businesses of the NBA will donate prizes for the event and the First National Bank of Newtown will provide more than 3,000 plastic Easter eggs to be filled with prizes and candy donated by Sam’s Club. Plus, the Easter …
Friday, February 22, 2013
The monthly business card exchange will be held at Joey G's, 861 Newtown Yardley Rd.
The Newtown Business Association will hold its monthly Business Card Exchange on March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joey G's. Register online on www.NewtownBA.org. The mission of the NBA is to promote Newtown as a great place to live, work, shop and do business, thereby enhancing the economic vitality of the community for member businesses through networking, education, community involvement and coop advertising opportunities," a press release from the NBA said. The association has been in existence since the 1950s and includes more than 200 businesses that network at monthly breakfasts and evening business card exchanges. Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the business card exchange would be held at Penns Trail Self …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Welcome Day is Newtown's annual street fair held on Sycamore Street.
The Newtown Business Association is seeking local artists and crafters to exhibit on Welcome Day, which will be held May 5. Welcome Day is Newtown's annual street fair held on Sycamore Street. This event is for artists and crafters that make and sell their own work. To register, click here or view the form in the PDF section of this article. Registration is $65 through March 15 and $90 after that. The event features vendors, giveaways, food, entertainment, kids activities and more. It is held rain or shine beginning at 11 a.m. As many as 10,000 people typically attend the annual event. Click here to view photos from Welcome Day 2012.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Newtown Business Association recognized members and businesses at an event Tuesday.
The Newtown Business Association presented its annual awards at an event Tuesday. The following local businesses and businesspeople were recognized: Community Service Award: Jacki Pitkow, Tastefully Simple This recognition is awarded to an NBA member whose dedicated commitment and meritorious service exemplifies an outstanding contribution to the community through benevolent acts and dedication of significant volunteer hours, demonstrating a genuine desire to serve charitable causes and help those in need. President’s Award: Harry Rose, Rose Group This award is to recognize an NBA member whose dedicated leadership and outstanding contribution exemplifies the spirit of giving back to the community, by making the services of his/her …
Linda Mitchell
10:30 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
Nice work Mick Petrucci, Dennis O'Brien and Mike Gallagher. I did not know you guys had this hidden talent for "bagging"! Kudos to everyone else who volunteered, too. more ›