Jenkintown’s Community Alliance A unique community of shops and neighbors.

On November 30, Jenkintown Square will be filled with lights and people as the tree on the square will be lit and a special quest from the North Pole will arrive to kick off the holiday season. The community is invited to Join in the Festivities sponsored by Sovereign Bank. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m.

The JCA invites the community to a Snowflake Hunt. Be on the lookout for hidden snowflake ornaments in participating Jenkintown shops and eateries. Once you or your Child finds the snowflake, your passport will be stamped. Collect three stamps and enter the passport at the JCA booth in Town Square during the tree lighting event. Later that night passports will be drawn for a gift basket and Jenkintown gift certificates. Passports are available at participating stores and at the JCA booth. Get into the holiday spirt while shopping, sampling goodies and socializing with others in the community… and remember, keep your eyes open for snowflakes!

American Financial Realty has declared December 14, 2007 “Bring a Toy to Work Day,” in Jenkintown: a day-long celebration of the Company’s second annual national Toys for Tots campaign. AFR invites you join in their Toys for Tots campaign on Friday, December 14 at 3:00 at the lobby of the Company’s corporate headquarters in Jenkintown at 610 Old York Road. The ceremony will highlight the work AFR has done to collect thousands of toys for underprivileged children in communities across the country. For futher information call(215) 887-2280 x2919.

The event will include:

• A Marine Humvee at the entrance
• USMC General and 2 USMC Colonels
• U.S. Marines from Willow Grove Air Force Base in full dress blues
• Elementary School Coral Group singing holiday music
• Comments from AFR executives and check presentation ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
• Light refreshments/holiday cookies, etc.
• Toys for Tots Giveaways

Now residents can have Jenkintown shopping and dining information in one tidy map. In addition to well-traveled York Road, it includes the growing retail community around the Town Square and public parking. This pocket companion is a helpful complement to any shopping trip – for locals and visitors alike. The Jenkintown promotion map is an initiative of the Jenkintown Business Improvement District to showcase our local retail and restaurants. National polls show 72% of the public would prefer to shop in a town over a strip mall. JCA board member, and local map maker, Steve Spindler’s appealing map helps the public discover the local gems of Jenkintown. Shop Jenkintown maps are available at locations throughout the borough, or receive one by contacting the JCA.

The Jenkintown Library NEEDS YOU! Volunteers are needed to pack books on Saturday 11/3 and Sunday 11/4 from 10 am to 4 pm. The library needs to make room to get ready for construction.
Any and all volunteers are welcome. Show up anytime, and don’t forget to bring your muscles. There will be free babysitting on site for all volunteers. The Library is located

The Jenkintown Playground Project need volunteers to help with their Fall Clean Up Day on Sunday, November 4 from 1-3 PM. Help make the playground clean and safe. Please bring your shovels, rake, gloves, cordless drill and wheelbarrow. Kids are welcome to help with their parents. Refreshment will be provided by the Jenkintown Rec Board.