Downtown Shendandoah, Inc. 116 North Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976 Tel: 570-462-2060
DSI website: www.downtownshenandoah.com CEBA website: discoverCEBA.com
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Exciting News: We're Planning To Start Building CEBA in Spring 2021!
Donate Today and Support This Project That Will Strengthen Our Community!
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CEBA, The Center For Education, Business & Arts is a co-working building where entrepreneurs and community members can acquire affordable education, space, and resources they need to start and grow their business. This much needed facility will positively impact the economic landscape in Shenandoah and our entire region.
Multiple focus groups were held providing positive feedback and confirmed that our community is "all in." and excited about the positive impact CEBA will bring to our area.
But there is still so much to accomplish and you can help!
DSI has purchased the land, secured multiple grants, donations, and generated owner equity in the project. We are nearing the finish line for this exciting project! Now, we need our community's financial support to match one of the substantial grants that will make CEBA a reality. Be a part of our history and donate whatever you can!
CEBA is a community wide effort and we need your financial support! Be a part of history and donate today.
Please be a part of this exciting project that will lift up the entire community and be the catalyst for positive growth. Every dollar counts! Your dollar counts! ! Learn more and donate today @ DiscoverCeba.com
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All Day: December 1, 2020
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GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
GivingTuesday is an opportunity for you to support Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. and CEBA. It's easy. Donate online and your generous support will go directly to us. You can also stop in or mail your generous donation to DSI, 116 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA, 17976
Join millions of folks around the entire world on this day of giving and be part of something big! Make sure you like us on our Facebook page to follow along as we get closer to Giving Tuesday!
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We Need Your Input: Please complete a Survey |
DSI is working on achieving our 15th year as a designated Main Street Program. This designation helps us secure grants, facades and assists our business community in a variety of ways.
Please complete a quick and easy survey that we need to submit as part of the application process. It only takes a few minutes and will help us complete our application.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Luscavage at dsi@downtownshenandoahinc.com or calling 570-462-2060
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Santa's Coming To Town on November 27
Here's The Plan For His Shenandoah Visit
Ho, Ho, Ho! He's making his list and he's checking it twice...then he's flying from the North Pole to Shenandoah...only this year, his plans are a little different to keep everyone safe and healthy.
We're excited that DSI is teaming up with Mrs. T's Pierogies to create a fun, festive and safe afternoon to kick off the holiday season. Everyone will be practicing the proper CDC guidelines, wearing masks and social distancing.
Friday, November 27th Santa Schedule:
Santa Parade
1:00 PM: Starting on East Washington Street, accompanied by a Shenandoah police escort, Santa will parade through Shenandoah while on top of the Polish American Fire Company's antique firetruck. This year the parade will be extended so those coming to greet Santa can maintain proper social distancing.
Christmas Village & Magical Mailbox
NEW! This year, to help spread Christmas cheer, Mrs. T's Pierogies and DSI are excited to announce the installation of a Christmas Village next to the DSI office in The Veterans Memorial Park, 116 N. Main St.
Along with holiday music and decorations, a magical mailbox will be set up so children can drop off their letters to Santa. Those who include a return address will even receive a postcard back from Santa! Letters can be dropped off at the Christmas Village between November 27th and December 22nd.
This fun, and entertaining afternoon is sponsored by Santa, Mrs. T's Pierogies and all the fine people in our community. "We are excited to work with DSI to welcome Santa, and the Christmas season to Shenandoah safely. This year has required a lot of events to pivot and we hope that our adjusted plan will still help local families create happy Christmas memories," said Megan Heim, Assistant Public Relations Manager, Mrs. T's Pierogies.
"We would like to thank Mrs. T's for all they are doing to make Christmas magical . We are happy to partner with Mrs. T's to make Christmas come to Shenandoah in a different but awesome way. Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas to all," said Mary Luscavage, Executive Director, DSI.
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Mary Luscavage Announces Retirement |
Mary Luscavage, DSI Executive Director and Main Street Manager recently announced her retirement after 14 years leading the nonprofit. Mary, a lifelong Shenandoah resident initiated a variety of fund raisers, programs and events that has strengthened Shenandoah and the business community.
"It's been an honor and privilege to work with all the volunteers of DSI. Who would've ever dreamed that throughout the years we would've achieved so much together. I enjoyed working with the community in so many ways including the state's facade improvement program, business retention efforts, building a gazebo in the Veterans Memorial Park, and spearheading a mural to celebrate the history of Shenandoah, I have also enjoyed watching our fund raisers grow including taking the reigns from the Historical Society to continue Heritage Days, starting Kilbasi Festival, the Kilbasi Pierogi Golf Tournament and our popular soup sales. These events bring people back home to Shenandoah and generate national exposure for our historical town.
I am also grateful to have been part of CEBA, The Center for Education, Business and the Arts and will look forward to its future success. This is a bittersweet moment for me but Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. and its volunteers will always be in my heart," said Mary.
We are happy that Mary has agreed to serve on the DSI board and will assist the new Executive Director for a smooth transition.
Congratulations, Mary and all the best!
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Lottery Calendars Make Perfect Gifts
Ho, Ho, Ho! The annual DSI Lottery Calendars are available in the office. $5 for each. The Lottery is based on the January 2021 daily nighttime Pick three drawing.
Lottery Calendars make awesome gifts for any occasion. Send one to someone special via the mail, roll one up and tie with a festive bow for a thoughtful stocking stuffer or holiday gift. Remember to get one for you, too. Good luck!
Stop by the office and get your January 2021 Lottery Calendar today.
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Homemade Soup Sale Is On!
Warm Up Your Day
The DSI Soup Sale is held on the second Thursday of the month through March, 2021.
This souper menu includes homemade chicken noodle, clam chowder, chili, split pea and pasta fagiole.
The prices are $3.00 per pint and $6.00 per quart. Have you tried the sausage hoagies? Add a few to your order. They are delish and only $3.50 each.
Order in Advance: 570-462-2060.
Time: 10 AM to sellout.
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Join Us For Monthly Meetings
Get involved...You Can Make A Difference
Everyone is welcome to attend monthly DSI Meetings. They are held the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in the DSI office located at 116 North Main Street.
Join us and learn all the great things DSI is doing to strengthen our community!
Board Members
- Karen Kenderdine President/Treasurer
- Joe Anczarski Vice President
- Andrea Pytak Secretary
- Mary Luscavage Executive Director

Get Involved! Make Your Community Better!
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Here's The Dish!
Cement Dessert
Compliments of Andrea Pytak
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Ingredients
1 -12 oz container Cool
Whip
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 medium can crushed pineapple drained
1 can cherry pie filling
Mix Cool Whip and condensed milk together in medium bowl. Add pineapple and cherry pie filling. Chill in the refrigerator
Cement makes a wonderful dessert!
Gift Idea: Make any recipe and present to the receiver with a recipe card so they can make it at a later date!
Thank you, Andrea!
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Register for FREE Virtual Presentations
Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 16 - 20, 2020
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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems.
Penn State University through University Park and the many branch campuses are holding special complimentary virtual presentations that focus on entrepreneurship during GEW. Everyone is invited to register for these robust presentations, some presented in Spanish.
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Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch
Invites You To View
Holiday Shopping During COVID: What Should Main Streets Expect?
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Honoring Those Who Serve On Veterans Day
Members of the Shenandoah American Legion, A.P Damato Medal of Honor Post 792 stand in the rain on Veterans Day, November 11 and perfom honor guard duties, including a rifle salute to honor veterans of all wars in the history of the United States.
Thank you for all who serve and have served our great country.
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Calling All Amazon Shoppers.
Amazon will donate to DSI when you shop
Support DSI every time you shop on Amazon. It's simple. Add DSI as your nonprofit of choice at AmazonSmile and
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
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