- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 December 2016 14:44
By Jill Runfola
Much to the excitement of all the children there, Santa arrived at the North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park at 6 p.m. on November 19 for light-up night. The line to see him was the length of the park! The NBV Volunteer Fire Dept. made a grand entrance with the arrival of Santa, and the children were delighted, jumping up and down and cheering.
Other festivities took place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and included: bonfires, free hot dogs, baked goods, and hot chocolate, a youth choir from St. Sebastian and a choir from Belle Vernon Ministerial.
Sponsored by the Recreation Commission, light-up night also had other organizations contribute, and local businesses donated items. Although Pam Ambrose was in charge, the entire commission gave of their time and effort.
Ambrose said, “I am overseeing all aspects of this event for the North Belle Vernon Recreation Commission [but] we have many volunteers here to help out, also. It’s a community event! Everyone likes to help out.” Ambrose has been involved with the Recreation Commission for many years and now, with the revitalization of the park, is looking forward to planning more events for the community.
Ambrose’s son, Cody, was another leader for the event. He operates as park administrator while attending classes at California University of PA. He said, “I feel that this is a great time for the community to come together.”
For more information and news about the NBV Community Bank Park, visit them online at www.facebook.com/nbvpark.
