The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has been decorating Port Washington for the holidays for many years. Chamber copresident Mitch Schwartz said, “Everyone loves the decorated lampposts along Main Street. The fresh, green garland, sparkling lights and bright red bows on every lamppost give Main Street such a warm and festive look.”
Warren Schein, the chamber’s other copresident, said Falconer Florist installs the chamber’s beautiful decorations on the lampposts each holiday season. Most people are not aware that Falconer Florist also decorates the building at the train station as a holiday gift to the community.
The chamber relies on donations from businesses and residents to pay for the lamppost decorations. However, funds are low and they are appealing to everyone in town to support this annual project.
The chamber is offering residents as well as business owners the opportunity to “Adopt a Lamppost” for the holidays. Although the chamber can’t actually assign a specific lamppost to each donor, everyone who contributes $100 will receive a certificate from the chamber and will be thanked in an ad in the Port Washington News.
The chamber wants everyone to know that, even if you can’t send $100 to “Adopt A Lamppost,” donations of any amount are needed and are greatly appreciated.
What a great way to show your appreciation for Port Washington and help make our community look more festive during the holidays. Donations to the Chamber’s Holiday Fund may be sent to: Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 121, Port Washington.
Call 516-883-6566 or email office@pwcoc.org for more information.
—Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce
