DLH Launches Small Business Saturdays Tomorrow with Parade, Activities and More | News, Sports, Jobs

Downtown Lock Haven, Inc., its board of directors, committee members and director, Kira Rosamilia, have been busy preparing tomorrow’s launch event at Small Business Saturdays – Haven Hollywood Holidays.

“Triple H” as DLH invented it, will be a full day event, ending with the annual Christmas Parade and Christmas tree lighting.

Locals and visitors alike will have the chance to immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit long before the first float rolls down Main Street.

Haven Hollywood Holidays will begin at 8 a.m. with DLH offering a limited number of “Shop Lock Haven Local” canvas bags. Buyers can use these bags to store the goodies and gifts that they buy from shops in the area. And some participating businesses will also be offering pins that you can place on your bags, Rosamilia said.

LAURA JAMESON / THE EXPRESS Kira Rosamilia, director of Downtown Lock Haven Inc., left, and Katiesue Wadsworth, member of DLH’s design committee, right, decorate the pavilion at Triangle Park in preparation for Saturday’s events.

Shops will open shortly after at 9 a.m. In just over a year, nearly a dozen new local businesses opened and began to locate in downtown Lock Haven. From clothes, candy, baked goods, gift items, jewelry and more, there is something for everyone to tick off their list this holiday season.

And children can also come and enjoy the activities at Triangle Park.

Rich Schlesinger will play the acoustic guitar at the park from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. where a family event will be held. Kids can get a mug of hot chocolate, candy cane, and craft, all sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway and Tri-County Church North Central.

Also take a look at the windows downtown. Businesses in the area enter a window decoration contest, and it’s up to the buyers to decide which one is better. Each window follows the Haven Hollywood Holidays theme and is reflected in a classic or New Age Christmas movie.

Those who stay until 6 p.m. for the parade will also have the chance to vote for their favorite float. Rosamilia said businesses and organizations will also follow the Hollywood theme, with floats based on Christmas movies.

To vote for your favorite window or float, visit www.lockhaven.org/haven-holidays/ to find out more.

After the parade, families can either head to Triangle Park for the annual tree lighting, stop at the East Main Street parking lot to admire the twinkling lights and holiday explosions scattered around the space, or visit Sarah’s Alley in next to Stella A’s for a surprise.

And the fun won’t stop after tomorrow night. Small Business Saturdays will continue through December 18 and feature a variety of great deals, fun activities and lots of holiday spirit.

Rosamilia noted that many of the awards presented at upcoming events have all been generously donated by DLH Board members.

Here is everything that will happen on December 4, 11 and 18:

Saturday 4th December

– Starting at 9 a.m., Downtown Lock Haven Inc. will be hosting an outdoor scavenger hunt, bringing people downtown to win prizes purchased from the businesses of our participating members.

– Shops will open at 10 a.m.

– Participating companies will organize their own promotions / events.

– Music will play and Santa will be in town.

– Buyers can snap photos each week for download for a chance to win a $ 50 gift card that they can only use at participating member businesses.

– A family event will be held at the Berkshire Hathaway office from 10 am to 2:30 pm There will be hot chocolate, candy canes and ornamental decorations. Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway and Tri-County Church North Central.

Saturday 11 December

– Starting at 9 a.m., Downtown Lock Haven Inc. will have a limited amount of scratch tickets to win a prize from one of DLH’s participating businesses or a gift card to be used only at participating businesses.

– Shops will open at 10 a.m.

– Participating companies will offer promotions / events.

– Music will play and Santa will be in town.

– Buyers can snap photos each week for download for a chance to win a $ 50 gift card that they can only use at participating member businesses.

– A family event will be held at the Berkshire Hathaway office from 10 am to 2:30 pm There will be hot chocolate, candy canes and decoration sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway and Tri-County Church North Central.

Saturday, December 18

– Starting at 9 a.m., Downtown Lock Haven Inc. will be offering hot chocolate and candy canes to shoppers who shop.

– Shops will open at 10 a.m.

– Participating companies will offer promotions / events.

– Music will play

– Buyers can snap photos each week for download for a chance to win a $ 50 gift card that they can only use at participating member businesses.

– Santa Claus will be in town.

During these four weeks, Downtown Lock Haven Inc. will host pop-up surprises to encourage people to shop downtown and buy local.