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There will be two areas in West Chester where the community can recycle their Christmas trees this January. Those recycling areas will be located at Keehner Park and Beckett Park.

Christmas trees will be accepted at both locations through the end of January.

Trees will be need to be cleared of all decorations and should not be wrapped in plastic. Artificial trees will not be accepted at the recycling locations.

Mulch from the trees, after chipping, will be used throughout the year in West Chester parks.

The drop-off area at Keehner Park, 7211 Barrett Road, will be located near the tennis courts.

Beckett Park’s drop-off area will be located in the parking area just before the gate. Beckett Park, 8558 Beckett Road, is located off Union Centre Boulevard.

Both locations will have signs designating the correct drop-off spot.

The recycling collection is available until Jan. 31 and is only for live Christmas trees. Other yard debris will not be accepted.

Both parks are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

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One of West Chester Township’s biggest events of the year, the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday.

After the Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester, there will be a holiday parade on Cincinnati-Dayton Road and that ends with a tree lighting ceremony at the Township Administration building.

Olde West Chester Christmas Walk schedule

1 to 5 p.m. – visit with Santa at the North Pole Annex
1 p.m. – cookie walk at West Chester Presbyterian Church
4 to 7 p.m. – chili dinner at St. Johns Catholic Church
5 to 7 p.m. – tethered hot air balloon rides, Bella Balloons
7 p.m. – Parade from Union Day School to Township Administration building
7:45 p.m. – lighting of the community Christmas tree at administration building

(At the top of every hour) –children’s story time at the One Stop Christmas Shop

Christmas Walk music schedule in the gazebo

1 to 2 p.m. – Midnight Rose (Celtic trio, harp, violin, flute)
2:15 to 3:15 p.m. – Runnin’ on Empty (singing trio)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Rob and Ross (singers and guitarists)
4:45 to 5:45 p.m. – Mauki McGruder (jazz group)
6 to 7 p.m. – West Chester Jazz Dogz (jazz quintet)

As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.

To register for the parade contact Laura Groff at lgroff@westchesteroh.org or call 513-759-7312. Registration forms are also available at WestChesterOH.org.

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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the new flower shop in Olde West Chester.

Owner Stephanie Patterson has Stephanie’s Flowers and Fine Gifts ready for this week’s Christmas Walk after taking over the property, previously called Flowers by Nyla.

“It is going to be the first time that a lot of people see us,” said Patterson, who officially opened her flower shop in May. “I want people to see the warmth because I have tried to make it a really warm and cozy place that people would have fun coming to.”

Patterson had worked at the Delhi Garden Center in the Tri-County area for the past 18 years. With the garden center closing its Tri-County location, moving a lot of its merchandise to its Liberty Township location, it was a perfect time for her to start up her own business.

“It was perfect. It is Olde West Chester. I have done business with all the people in this area for a very long time. So everything just fell into place,” Patterson said. “It is sort of the perfect set up. The traffic along Cincinnati-Dayton Road is just unbelievable.”

Since taking over the property, Patterson has re-finished the inside of the store and has hired three designers from Delhi.

“We have been a team for a long time,” said Patterson, who worked with the designers at the garden center.

Her team specializes in custom work and makes appointments to decorate homes for the holidays and other events.

Flowers by Nyla had been in the space, 8880 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, for the past 27 years. It officially closed last New Year’s Eve.

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West Chester Township will have its annual Christmas walk, holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony this Saturday.

The parade is held in conjunction with the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester. The event features entertainment, crafts, activities and shopping for those looking to get their holiday shopping completed early. The Christmas walk begins at 1 p.m.

>>>PHOTOS OF 2010 CHRISTMAS WALK IN OLDE WEST CHESTER<<<

The parade will begin at Union Day School at 7 p.m. and will work its way down Cincinnati-Dayton Road toward the Township Administration building, where the community tree will be illuminated at 8 p.m.

As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.

>>>MORE INFORMATION ON PARADE AND WALK<<<

To register for the parade contact Laura Groff at lgroff@westchesteroh.org or call 513-759-7312. Registration forms are also available at WestChesterOH.org.

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West Chester Township will have its annual holiday parade and tree lighting Nov. 19.

The parade is held in conjunction with the Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Merchants of Olde West Chester. The event features entertainment, crafts, activities and shopping for those looking to get their holiday shopping completed early.

>>>PHOTOS OF 2010 CHRISTMAS WALK IN OLDE WEST CHESTER<<<

The parade will begin at Union Day School at 7 p.m. and will work its way down Cincinnati-Dayton Road toward the Township Administration building, where the community tree will be illuminated at 8 p.m.

As in years past, all interested participants are invited to join in the parade. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade will come from each of these categories. A representative from each branch of the military will be honored, as well as community volunteer Ann Frazier.

>>>MORE INFORMATION ON PARADE AND WALK<<<

To register for the parade contact Laura Groff at lgroff@westchesteroh.org or call 513-759-7312. Registration forms are also available at WestChesterOH.org.

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Tags: Tags: Christmas, Christmas tree, Holiday, Olde West Chester, Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, Olde West Chester Christmas Walk Holiday Parade, photo gallery, photos, Santa, Santa Claus, West Chester photos

There will be two areas in West Chester where the community can recycle their Christmas tree this January. Those recycling areas will be located at Keehner Park and Beckett Park.

Christmas trees will be accepted at both locations through the end of January.

Trees will be need to be cleared of all decorations and should not be wrapped in plastic. Artificial trees will not be accepted at the recycling locations.

The drop-off area at Keehner Park, which is located at 7211 Barrett Road, will be located near the tennis courts.

Beckett Park’s drop-off area will be located in the parking area just before the gate. Beckett Park is located at 8558 Beckett Road, which is off Union Centre Boulevard.

Both locations will have signs designating the correct drop-off spot.

The recycling collection is available until Jan. 31 and is only for live Christmas trees. Other yard debris will not be accepted.

Both parks are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

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Tags: Tags: Beckett Park, Christmas, Christmas tree, Holiday, Keehner Park, recycle, trees

There will be two areas in West Chester where the community can recycle their Christmas tree this January. Those recycling areas will be located at Keehner Park and Beckett Park.

Christmas trees will be accepted at both locations through the end of January.

Trees will be need to be cleared of all decorations and should not be wrapped in plastic. Artificial trees will not be accepted at the recycling locations.

The drop-off area at Keehner Park, which is located at 7211 Barrett Road, will be located near the tennis courts.

Beckett Park’s drop-off area will be located in the parking area just before the gate. Beckett Park is located at 8558 Beckett Road, which is off Union Centre Boulevard.

Both locations will have signs designating the correct drop-off spot.

The recycling collection is available until Jan. 31 and is only for live Christmas trees. Other yard debris will not be accepted.

Both parks are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

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Tags: Tags: Beckett Park, Christmas, Christmas tree, Holiday, Keehner Park, recycle, trees

The holiday season started a little early in West Chester. On Friday, Nov. 12, the community had a lighting ceremony for its Christmas tree at its township’s office. Then, this Saturday, Nov. 13, the traditional Christmas Walk in Olde West Chester put many West Chester residents in the holiday spirit.

>>>SLIDESHOW OF CHRISTMAS WALK<<<

The Christmas Walk in Olde West featured numerous activities including pony rides, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caricature drawings, a petting zoo (actually had a Kangaroo) and much more.

The event was put together by The Merchants of Olde West Chester.

For more information about the holiday event, visit the Olde West Chester website.

For more West Chester related photo galleries, visit WestChesterBuzz.com’s photos page and Flickr account.

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West Chester Township will light its community Christmas tree tonight, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at its administration building located at 9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

The ceremony will feature signing from the Woodland Chorale and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be handing out candy canes.

The holiday activities will actually pick up tomorrow, Nov. 13, with the traditional Christmas Walk in Olde West Chester. The Merchants of Olde West Chester will host various activities from noon to 8 p.m. Capping off the tomorrow’s events is the West Chester Christmas Walk Parade at 7 p.m.

For more information about that event, visit the Olde West Chester website.

For more information about the tree lighting ceremony, call the township’s administration office at 513-777-5900.

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The holiday season will get underway this week in West Chester, beginning with the lighting of the community Christmas tree Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The following day, the traditional Christmas Walk in Olde West Chester will take place from noon to 8 p.m.

Friday’s tree lighting ceremony will feature signing from the Woodland Chorale and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be handing out candy canes.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be at Book Bums on Cincinnati-Dayton Road Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the holiday celebration in Olde West Chester.

The Merchants of Olde West Chester will host various activities throughout Saturday including a car show, pony rides, a chili supper, temporary holiday tattoos, raffles, caricatures, a dog holiday costume contest, face painting, and a petting zoo.

There will also be an area for children to make crafts and play games and many other activities that can be found on the Olde West Chester website at www.oldewestchester.com.

The holiday celebration will conclude with the West Chester Christmas Walk Parade at 7 p.m.

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Tags: Tags: Book Bums, Christmas, Christmas tree, Holiday, Olde West Chester, Olde West Chester Christmas Walk, Olde West Chester Christmas Walk Holiday Parade, Santa, Santa Claus, Woodland Chorale