Welcome to WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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About Us
How Can We Help?
Watsontown Area Business Association (WABA) was formed in 1983.
Our purpose is to promote, encourage, assist and protect the business, industrial, social and economic welfare of the Watsontown Area by:
· Promoting a positive Public Relations effort.
· Identifying and utilizing the resources available both within and outside the local areas.
· Representing the Watsontown Area to other organizations and government agencies.
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· Developing the Watsontown Area as a marketplace and as an employment center serving the Upper Susquehanna Valley
TO BECOME A MEMBER: The annual dues is$50.00 per year
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WATSONTOWN'S 4TH OF JULY PARADE
10 AM JULY 4
Parade kicks off at 930 with the passing of the American Flag. Not sure what that is? Generally A veteran or active member of the military, guards and helps pass the American Flag down Main Street. We encourage parade goers to come out and pass the flag down the street. It’s truly spectacular.
The parade then follows at 10:00.
The route: Main Street from LACC (formerly known as Watsontown Elementary) to the Memorial Park.
When pulling into LACC look for us to hand out registration and to tell you where to go. Pulling into a line that has fewer people does NOT guarantee you to go first. Registration is so we know who participated and for awards.
How long is the parade? maybe an hour, maybe 1 1/2. More or less.
There is no fee. This is a 100% FREE parade. We do not know who will show up to participate. We have businesses, organizations, sports teams, tractors, cars, etc.! The sky is the limit here so we can’t give a definitive on how long it will take! Just sit back and enjoy
Will the parade happen if it rains? Shhh don’t say that R word! But yes. It will. Rain or shine. We’ve had rainy parades, and they were still awesome.
If you’re bringing a horse, please have someone behind to clean up after them. If you don’t, you won’t be allowed in the parade.
Roadblock: you cannot go through Main Street after 920AM. I repeat YOU CAN NOT GO THROUGH MAIN STREET AFTER 920 AM. There will be a roadblock. Don’t hit it. It has been tested in the past and it always wins.
We’re always looking for volunteers. Volunteers you say. Yes. Everyone getting the parade together and on the street is a VOLUNTEER. So are the judges. Be kind.
We hope to have a great turnout, and we hope everyone has fun! Follow the parade to the park for the celebration in the park going on all day!
2025 Officers
PRESIDENT—Belinda Stefl, GSHPA, Girl Scouts in the Heart pf PA
VICE PRESIDENT— Paul Putney Watsontown Historical Association
RECORDING SECRETARY— Jason Whistler, Yakushi-An Healing Sage Wellness Center
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY— open position
TREASURER—Diana Johnson, WRWC, & Diana Johnson & Assoc.
ASSISTANT TREASURER —Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy's Hair Place
PAST PRESIDENT- Barb Diehl, Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
Committee Lists/Purpose/Chair Persons
BUSINESS PROMOTIONS –to promote member business and drive customers to those businesses. TBD
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION-organizes the parade on Main Street, line up, judges, awards and works with the Fourth of July Committee. BARB DIEHL, KAITLIN SNODDY, PAM SHOWERS
WATSONTOWN COMMUNITY YARD SALES- pre-event preparation to help organize. BRENDI BROOKE, DIANA JOHNSON
WEDNESDAYS IN WATSONTOWN-socializing for the community-Generally the 4th Wednesday 6-8PM/ May-Aug—Canal Boat Pavilion - BARB DIEHL, PAM SHOWERS
CHALK THE WALK- GFWC WARRIOR RUN WOMANS CLUB
MOVIES IN THE PARK-socializing for the community WENDY SHOEMAKER, KIM RANCK
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES-community collection cannisters to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, SHIRLEY McPHERRIN
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION/BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY-promote awareness and celebrate community involvement., JIM GUINN-BAILEY, CLARISSA PAGE
HALLOWEEN PARADE-organize and judge participants. REBEKAH GOLLA
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY-organize activities awaiting arrival of Santa -WENDY SHOEMAKER
HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST-anonymous judging of community decorations CAMY BRUNGARD
WABA
Meetings!
1st Thursday of Each Month (Excluding July)
Location Watson Inn, 12:00PM
March 6th Evening Dinner Meeting -Watson Inn
August 7th evening Picnic- Watsontown Park
4th Wednesday in Watsontown Music by the River
Rapid Run
July 9th
6-8 PM
At the Canal Boat Pavillion
Food Stands available by the following
Warrior Run Womans Club: Hot Dogs & Drinks
White Deer Community Park: Burgers, Pierogies & Drinks
Faddie's: Ice Cream & Pizza
Pretzel Hut: Soft Pretzels
Happy Family BBQ
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MUSIC SPONSORS FOR 2025:
WARRIOR RUN WOMANS CLUB
WATSONTOWN GUILD
SUSQUEHANNA FIRE PROTECTION
KIWANIS CLUB OF MILTON/WARRIOR RUN
Chalk the Walk Event
Chalk the Walk Event
Warrior Run Womans Club &
Watsontown Area Business Association
Announce the Annual
Saturday August 2nd 10 AM – 1 PM
Registration begins at 10 AM in front of the fountain at the
Robert Yannaconne Memorial Park next to the Watsontown Historical Museum 109 Main Street Watsontown
Categories
6 and under, 7-12, 13-18, Adult & Group or Team
New this year- there will be a free RIF book give-away to children
Hot Dog Stand & Bake Sale will also be available.
Winners Announced and Cash Prizes Awarded at 1 P.M.
For more information call
570-847-6266