Friday, January 4, 2013
Trees will be collected by the Forest Hills Public Works Department prior to the ceremony.
There might be rain in the forecast, but Forest Hills will hold its annual Christmas Tree Burning Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Forest Hills/Westinghouse Lodge on Barclay Avenue. The Forest Hills Lions and Forest Hills Civic Association will serve hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate. Trees can be put at the curb for pickup by borough public works crews. Trees can also be dropped off in the parking lot at the Forest Hills/Westinghouse Lodge on Barclay Avenue, just off Greensburg Pike. _______________________ "Like" Patch on Facebook. | Follow us on Twitter. | Sign up for our daily email newsletter.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Is your Christmas tree dropping its needles or looking a little tired? Drop it off to be turned into mulch at a county park or add it to the pile for Forest Hills' annual tree burning.
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- Cindi Lash
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Tuesday, January 1
It's time to take down those Christmas trees. Forest Hills will hold its annual Christmas Tree Burning Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Forest Hills/Westinghouse Recreation Center on Barclay Avenue. More information will be available on Patch later this week. Allegheny County's fifth annual Christmas tree recycling program runs through Saturday, Jan. 19, at all nine regional parks—including Boyce Park in Plum Borough. To participate in the county's program, residents can drop off trees from dawn to dusk daily. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees. The trees will be turned into mulch for use in Allegheny County’s nine regional parks. Trees may be dropped at these locations in the parks: Also, …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Here are some tips to keep your family safe this winter.
The holidays and winter can be a wonderful time of the year, but only if you're safe. The National Fire Protection Association and National Fire Sprinkler Association are providing tips to prevent fires during a season of dry Christmas trees and space heaters. According to the NFPA, a fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. To see how quick, watch the attached video. Here are some tips from both the NFPA and NFSA: Allegheny County also is offering a list of resources to help you and your family. To check out the safety tips, click here. _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Here's a roundup of the events that celebrate the season Saturday and Sunday.
It's the holiday season—and many events are taking place this weekend worth checking out. Saturday Sunday _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Mixing a concoction of things that can be found at the corner store will extend the life and luster of fresh firs.
Editor's note: This story comes to us from our sister Patch in Stow, OH. A reminder that Boy Scout Troop 23 is selling Christmas trees the next two weekends at Koenig Field in Edgewood. If you're buying a live Christmas tree just this year, the following recipe will extend the life of a live tree, according to an Ohio firefighter. Most Christmas trees are expected to live only a couple of weeks after being cut down. But Stow Fire Department Marshal Jim Leidel has a recipe, he says, that extends the life and luster of the fresh firs. "No fire-proofing technique works 100 percent of the time," Leidel said. But he believes the following recipe can make a living tree stay green longer. Ingredients: Instructions: So, how does this Christmas …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Troop 23's sale runs through Dec. 23.
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- Zandy Dudiak
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Ready to start your holiday decorating this weekend? Considering a live tree this year? Then check out Boy Scout Troop 23's annual Christmas Tree Sale at Koenig Field in Edgewood. Trees will be available on Thursday through Sunday through Dec. 23. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Admire the beauty in these local Christmas trees.
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Friday, December 9, 2011
The public is invited to tour Juniper Village at Forest Hills fourth annual Celebration of Trees Holiday Display. Attendees can see a display of more than 25 Christmas trees decorated in a variety of unique holiday themes and vote for their favorite tree, with the winning organization receiving a donation of $250 for their favorite charity. The Celebration of Trees Holiday Display runs through Jan. 4 and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Juniper Village at Forest Hills is a senior living, personal care and specialized memory impairment care community located just off of Ardmore Boulevard at 107 Fall Run Road in Forest Hills. For more information or directions contact call 412-244-9901.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve is here
The Edgewood Borough Christmas tree lights up each night in the field across from the borough building, which is decorated with the same lights. Merry Christmas Eve!
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Sounds like quite the elixir! Many, many years ago, I read a tip in the Pittsburgh Press about extending a Christmas tree's life, and it's worked like a charm for over 30 years, and very simple. Take a large drill bit and drill 4 or 5 holes in the truck of the tree. Plug each hole with moistened cotton balls -- stuff them in there until it's packed. Just wait til you see how much water the tree … more ›