Leaf Collection Begins, Festival of Trees, & Drug Take Back Day in October

Issue #007

October 01, 2024

In this Boyertown Local Scoop Issue

☀️ Boyertown PA Weather

 📆 Boyertown Area Events

 🍁 Douglass Township Leaf Collection Starts October 28 with Adjusted Thanksgiving Schedule

 🎄 Celebrate the Season at Boyertown's Festival of Trees: December 6th and 7th

 💊 Montgomery County Hosts Drug Take Back Day on October 26

 🎥 Dr Dread Reviews "Terror from the Year 5000" - Check out the latest episode of Dr. Dread filmed at the Peppermint Stick!

 🏒 FREE Ball Hockey Clinic set for Saturday, October 5th

 October 1st

 October 2nd

 October 3rd

 October 4th

 October 5th

Douglass Township Leaf Collection

Starts October 28 with Adjusted

Thanksgiving Schedule

Douglass Township has announced its annual curbside leaf collection program, set to run from Monday, October 28, 2024, through Friday, December 13, 2024, weather permitting. This seasonal service aims to assist residents by picking up leaves raked to the curb in designated zones throughout the township.

Due to the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays, the collection schedule will be adjusted during that week. Residents are encouraged to have their leaves raked to the curb by Sunday evening to ensure pickup during the holiday week.

Leaf Collection Guidelines:

Residents are reminded that only leaves will be collected—no grass clippings, sticks, trimmings, or other debris, as these can damage collection equipment. Leaf piles should be placed no more than 2 to 4 feet from the road to allow the collection equipment to properly reach them. Please ensure that leaves are raked to the curbside the night before the scheduled pick-up day.

Zone Schedule:

Douglass Township has been divided into five zones, with each zone assigned a specific collection day:

  • Zone 1 (Monday): Includes streets such as Ammon Ave., Barley Dr., Congo Rd., and Willow Lane.

  • Zone 2 (Tuesday): Covers areas including Arrow Dr., Gilbertsville Rd., Moore Dr., and Thrush Drive.

  • Zone 3 (Wednesday): Features streets like Congo-Niantic Rd., Fairview Circle, Hill Rd., and Wild Run Rd.

  • Zone 4 (Thursday): Includes Amadeo Dr., Buchert Road (W. of Gilbertsville Rd.), Linda Dr., and Philadelphia Ave.

  • Zone 5 (Friday): Covers streets such as Acorn Dr., Broad St., Highland Ave., Mill St., and Roosevelt Dr.

Residents are encouraged to consult the township website or contact the Douglass Township Solid Waste and Recycling Department for specific questions.

For further assistance, residents can call the department at 610-367-2381 or email [email protected].

Celebrate the Season at Boyertown's Festival

of Trees: December 6th and 7th

The Boyertown Area Multi-Service Center invites the community to the 2024 Festival of Trees, a two-day event filled with holiday cheer. Taking place on Friday, December 6th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the event promises a magical holiday experience for all ages.

The Festival of Trees will feature a winter wonderland of festive lights, holiday music, and a joyful atmosphere, perfect for kicking off the holiday season. The event will take place at the Multi-Service Center, located on Spring Street in Boyertown.

Support for a Good Cause

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the charitable programs and services provided by the Boyertown Area Multi-Service Center, which works to help individuals and strengthen the local community.

Get Involved!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for those who wish to support this cause. To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Frank at 610-367-6957 ext. 230 or via email at [email protected].

Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of the holidays while supporting a great cause!

Montgomery County Drug

Take Back Day Set for October 26

Montgomery County is gearing up for its semi-annual Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024. Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at over 40 police departments across the county.

What’s Accepted:

  • Prescription and over-the-counter tablets and capsules

  • Inhalers, creams, ointments, and nasal sprays

  • Pet medications

  • Vaping products

What’s Not Accepted:

  • Needles or sharps

  • Liquid medications

  • Intravenous or injectable solutions

This event offers a safe, responsible way to dispose of medications that are no longer needed, helping to prevent drug misuse and protect the environment.

Be sure to check your local police department for specific drop-off locations and times. For more information on how to participate, visit the Montgomery County Drug Take Back Day website.

Dr Dread Reviews "Terror from the Year 5000" - Check out the latest episode of Dr. Dread

filmed at the Peppermint Stick!

In this lighthearted and comedic video, Dr. Dread reviews the 1958 black-and-white sci-fi film Terror from the Year 5000 while visiting Boyertown’s candy The Peppermint Stick. The video starts with a humorous conversation about a large candy tab run up by Bucky and Morty, two recurring characters, before Dr. Dread conducts his movie review.

The movie, Terror from the Year 5000, involves a professor who builds a time machine and brings a mysterious statue from the future, which triggers strange and dangerous events. Dr. Dread, along with Bucky and Morty, discuss the film's plot, actors, and overall quality, emphasizing its vintage charm, solid acting, and engaging story. They give the film a rating of "three skulls" out of four, marking it as enjoyable but not a masterpiece.

Interspersed with jokes and playful banter, the video combines a film review with fun commentary from Dr. Dread and his team, all while highlighting the nostalgic atmosphere of the candy store. The review ends with the characters getting ice cream and adding more candy to Dr. Dread's tab, further enhancing the playful tone of the video.

FREE Ball Hockey Clinic Set

for Saturday October 5th

Details:

  • Host: Boyertown Ice Hockey Club

  • Event Type: Introductory hockey clinic for pre-school, elementary, and middle school-aged children.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

  • Location: New Hanover Community Park.

  • Objective: Introduce young players to the fundamentals of hockey.

  • Special Feature: Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the Boyertown High School Hockey Team.

Contact: For questions, reach out to the President at [email protected].

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