East Petersburg 2012 Is Here!
The new year of great events is upon us, and everyone in town is getting excited about the first event set for May 5th - the 3rd Annual East Petersburg Car Show!
2012 East Petersburg Events Schedule
May 5th Rain(6th) - Car Show 1pm-5pm 11:30 Registration
Music in the Park 6:30 till 8:30
June 2nd Rain or Shine - Circus Shows at 2pm and 4:30pm
Music in the Park 6:30 till 8:30
July 7th Rain(8th) - Music in the Park 6:30 till 8:30, Kid's Movie in the Park 8:30pm
August 4th Rain(5th) - Antique Fire Apparatus Show 1pm till 5pm
Music in the Park 6:30 till 8:30
Sept 13th and 14th - Carnival - Rides open at 6pm till close (Sept. 13th-Wristband Night $15.00 ride all night)
September 15th Rain(16th) - East Petersburg Day 2012
Starts with Parade @ 10am Teen Dance 9pm - 10:30
October 6th Rain(7th) - Fall Fest- Pumpkin Decorating 1pm till 4pm, Blues Fest 4pm till 8pm
December 31st - New Year's Eve on the Square(10pm till Midnight)
Here's some music from last year's East Pete "Gypsy Moon Blues Fest", the only multi-bandoutdoor blues concert in Lancaster County!
From The Mayor's Corner....
A couple of East Pete residents who are making a difference through their volunteer efforts come to my mind for special recognition. Ken Heeter and his wife Donna moved to East Petersburg in the last few years and he threw his lot in with the East Pete Day steering committee very soon after. If you have a business or organization in town you probably know Ken (or at least his voice) as he is our key fundraising coordinator for the events you see happening at the park each week from May until September. Ken takes the past info of sponsorships and follows through faithfully with them, tracking how the committee is doing securing the funds and services needed to put upcoming events on. Ken is organized, tactful, optimistic and generally a blast to be around. Thanks for your hard work Ken - it shows in the quality of our events.
Another is Diane Garber. Diane and her husband Richard have been involved with the East Petersburg Fire Department for many years – he is currently a lieutenant there and Diane has been with EMS there for five years. This past winter, she stepped up to take the role of borough EMA (emergency management) coordinator. While things had been quiet with EMA, we were glad to have someone with her background taking a lead role. Who would have thought that within the first year we would need her as we did responding to two major storms and widespread flooding to contend with in town? Diane worked with the County and State EMA officials to stay organized and help with the fire company response to resident’s calls for assistance. It was a long couple of weeks, and on behalf of the borough I thank you, Diane, for a job well done.
Be sure to stop and thank these wonderful volunteers, as well as the many others all around you…
In closing, I would encourage each of you to look inside and ask yourself if you are willing help us in 2012 – there is a considerable need. If you are willing, we will find a spot for you that fit your abilities and desire.
If you're on Facebook, watch our page for the latest updates and links. We are looking forward to seeing you out this year!
All the best,
Jeff Geoghan, Mayor
Highlights
Bands featured in past parades:Bands performing onstage:
Help East Petersburg...
...by getting involved! The 2012 East Petersburg Events Committee is meeting the 3rd Wednesday of every month this year, to plan and review progress in preparation for our great 2012 season. We welcome your input and would love to have you join us.
Walking Tour of Historic East Petersburg
The Walking Tour book, a joint effort between the East Petersburg Day committee and the local Historic Society, takes readers on a 45 minute stroll around the center of town and through 200 years of Petersburg history. The Tour books are available at the East Petersburg Historical Society booth with a price of $7.00.