COMMUNITY NEWS
THE COOL WEATHER ARRIVED JUST IN TIME FOR THIS YEAR ’ S FALL FEST !
There were a lot of Fall Themed activities for our families to enjoy . From picking a pumpkin and decorating it ( courtesy of Baldwin Kiwanis Club ), to The Historical Society with a Halloween themed craft , BCAP provided beautiful henna tattoos , and DJ Marky Mark kept everyone dancing and singing as they enjoyed their afternoon at the event . Everyone was entertained by Oryan the Omazing Stiltwalker and had a blast playing games and winning prizes with Carnival
Corner . The final Farmer ’ s Market of the season was also held during Fall Fest and featured produce from Jodikinos Farm as well as crafts , honey , sweets and much more .
Food and beverages were available from some wonderful food and beverage trucks : Penn Brewery , Above and Beyond Catering , Wood Stoked BBQ , Plum Run Winery , Arsenal Cider , Ash and Kris Kitchen and everyone ’ s favorite … funnel cakes !
It was a beautiful day to celebrate the start of the Fall season and to have some family fun with your Baldwin Borough neighbors ! aldwin BALDWIN BOROUGH NEWS
WHILE FALL LEAVES CAN BE BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT , THEY CAN BECOME A NUISANCE .
Disposing of leaves can become a struggle , especially during the months of October and November . Sweeping leaves into the street may seem like an easy solution , but it creates a longterm problem for our ecosystem .
When leaves are swept into the street , they will eventually migrate into the storm sewers . Once in the storm sewers , the leaf debris that carries fertilizers and pesticides , along with other yard waste , will outfall into lakes and streams without any water quality treatment . This pollution promotes the growth of algae blooms that degrade water quality , harming lake and river ecosystems and aquatic life . Leaves can also clog culverts , storm drains and pipes , increasing the risk of flooding during heavy rains .
To avoid harmful effects on our waterways from disposing of leaves , the following alternatives are safe and responsible ways to remove leaves :
4 Take advantage of leaf pick up days – starting October 30st until December 8th , leaves may be placed in recyclable lawn bags and placed out with your trash for collection .
4 Use leaves as mulch around trees , shrubs or in gardens . Decomposing leaves add nutrients to the spoil and act as a natural mulching additive .
4 Leaves can be used as a protectant in cold temperatures to defend flowers and shrubs from frost .
4 Do NOT burn leaves ! It is illegal under the federal Clean Air Act and the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act . In addition to being illegal , leaf burning damages air quality and studies show a link between high levels of particulate pollution released from smoke , to chronic coughs and respiratory illnesses .
Baldwin Holiday Festival
Friday , December 8th 5:00 - 8:00PM
Baldwin Borough Building 3344 Churchview Avenue
Holiday Carols , Craft Vendors , Kids Craft Corner , Visits with Santa , Visit the Log Cabin , Sweets and Hot Chocolate , and Lighting of the Borough ’ s Christmas Tree
In the spirit of giving , please bring non-perishable food items or a monetary donation for the local food pantry . For full details , visit : www . baldwinpakiwanis . org
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