Saxonburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
2010
Butler County Dog Training Association Dog Show
May 1 & 2 at Roebling Park
RELAY FOR LIFE interest meeting.
For everyone who wants to fight back against cancer, a RELAY FOR LIFE information meeting will be held.
Where: Curves of Saxonburg, 261 West Main Street, Saxonburg, PA 16056
When: Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
For information, contact: Jennifer Jones, 412.919.1054 or jenn.jones@cancer.org.
Team Application Form (PDF)
Upcoming Events in Saxonburg over 2010
May 1 - Concordia Fashion Show, Butler Country Club, 724-352-1571 ext. 8266
May 2 - Spring Auction -- Noon-5pm, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Grounds, 724-352-3300, www.svfc.com
May 14-15 - Saxonburg District Women’s Club Rummage Sale, Fri. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, Saxonburg Area Library (sale located in back room). 724-816-0522
May 24 - Memorial Day Parade, Main Street, 10:30am,
May 29 - Church Garage Sale with Snack Bar, 8:30am-3:00pm, Memorial Church
Monthly Events:
Saxonburg Museum is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-5pm each weekend or by request. Call 724-352-1860.
Saxonburg Area Library Events, Main Street, Children’s story time, special reading programs and more. Call for scheduled. 724-352-4810.
Saturday 14 November - Crafts Fair at Knoch High
School to Support Girls Basketball
Halloween 2009, Green Acres, Saxonburg
Go here to see the album full size
Go here to see the album full size
Saxonburg's 2009 Festival of the Arts
~Some images~
Everyone loves Blackburn's carriage rides
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The Saxonburg Trolley in front of John Roebling's house on Main Street |
Mayor Brian Antoszyk dispensing those delicious hot sausages in Roebling Park |
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The Farneys helping with the food |
Jimbo the Clown strolling the town |
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Jenny in front of her shop |
Taking a break from the busy festival |
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June 23rd Classic Car Cruise
click here to see all the cars
June 8th 2009 Pet Parade down Main Street
Memorial Day - Saxonburg 2009
View some images below
Memorial Day 2009
Dog Show - People from far and wide came to Saxonburg over April 25th - 26th for the annual Saxonburg Dog Show. Here are some pictures from the show that took place last weekend. The show was sponsored by the Butler Dog Training Association and the AKC.
To the left are a male and female Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Wolfhound is the world's largest breed.
Live BirdCam and DeerCam - See which birds are out and what the weather is like in Saxonburg - during the winter look for live deer. Click here....
Saxonburg Collectibles For Sale -
These high quality collectibles are crafted of fine pewter poured into a hand-carved mold creating a beautifully detailed memory of what makes Saxonburg so wonderful. You’ll want to complete your collection of all four commemoratives. Or give a special tasteful gift to family and friends. Each in the series features the name, circa date and series number. Designed to hang, or stand with easel back. Click here to see the brochure and samples of all the Saxonburg Collectibles. Click here to order online.
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Welcome to Historic Saxonburg, one of America's great small Victorian era towns just 30 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. Small businesses, quaint shops, restaurants and family homes co-exist in a tranquil village surrounded by rolling farmlands.
Behind the historic beauty of our buildings, you'll find a thriving contemporary community of shops, salons, restaurants, professional services and unique Bed & Breakfasts.
This brochure provided and distributed courtesy of the
John Roebling's Historic Saxonburg Society, Inc.,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Saxonburg. New members are always welcome. Call 724-352-1400 extension 232 or Write PO Box 771, Saxonburg, PA 16056.
Visit Saxonburg's Historic Main Street
Saxonburg began as a vision for a wholesome town offering a new life for German settlers in America in 1832. Designed by engineer and surveyor, John Augustus Roebling, Saxonburg's Main Street featured the charm and distinctive architecture of a quaint German hamlet.
Today, Main Street retains much of its original character and features 32 buildings that are over 100 years old, of which 10 buildings are more than 150 years old. Recently, a portion of Saxonburg's Main Street from Rebecca to Butler streets was named to the National Registry of Historic Places. As you stroll down Main Street, plaques help tell the historic significance of Saxonburg.
Whether you visit during a parade or festival when the streets are brimming with activity, or take in the simpler life while sitting on a bench beneath the shade trees on a summer evening, you will always be welcome.
Website by Saxonburg Communications
Visit the the photo album and view a movie....
Activities in Saxonburg
There's always something fun to do in and around Saxonburg:
Year 2009
Upcoming Events in Saxonburg over 2009 and 2010
November 27 - Christmas Parade and Light Up Night 7pm, Main St. & Roebling Park, 724-295-9090
December 11 - Saxonburg Carol Sing 6 pm, Library lot at Main Street, Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long, Carriage Rides, Village Shops Open, 724-352-1400 ext. 232
December 12-13 - Christmas Musical 7:30pm, Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church
Early 2010 events to watch for:
February 19-23 - 21stAnnual Mardi Gras, Hotel Saxonburg, 724-352-4200, www.hotelsaxonburg.com
February 23 - Shrove Tuesday Donut making and sale, Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church
Feb -April (Wednesdays Only) Lenten Fish Dinners, Saxonburg Vol. Fire Co. Grounds, 4:00-7:00pm, 724-352-3300, www.svfc.com
Feb / March 2009 Victorian Tea, Hotel Saxonburg, Reservations at 724-352-4200
April 3 - Angler Raffle and Show, 11am-6pm, Saxonburg Vol. Fire Co., 724-352-3300
April 19 - Saxonburg District Woman’s Club Spring Card Part & Luncheon. 12 noon, Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church. Public Welcome! Call Karen Boltz for details, 724-816-0522.
April Preschool Art Show, SMPC
April 24 - Dog Show, Cooper Hall, Roebling Park,
May 1 - Concordia Fashion Show, Butler Country Club, 724-352-1571 ext. 8266
May 2 - Spring Auction -- Noon-5pm, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Grounds, 724-352-3300, www.svfc.com
May 14-15 - Saxonburg District Women’s Club Rummage Sale, Fri. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, Saxonburg Area Library (sale located in back room). 724-816-0522
May 24 - Memorial Day Parade, Main Street, 10:30am,
May 29 - Church Garage Sale with Snack Bar, 8:30am-3:00pm, Memorial Church
Monthly Events:
• Saxonburg Museum is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-5pm each weekend or by requeStreet, Call 724-352-1860.
• Saxonburg Memorial Church “Shout” at 7:00 p.m. A contemporary worship service held the first Sunday of each month from September through May.
• Saxonburg Area Library Events, Main Street, Children’s story time, special reading programs and more. Call for scheduled. 724-352-4810.
Plan Your Own Weekend
Bed & Breakfasts -
Hotel Saxonburg 724-352-4200
The Main Stay 724-360-2651
Golf - 724-353-2130
Historic Walking & Driving Tours - Self-guided pamphlets are available at C. Matus Co., 260 W. Main Street, For group guided tours by appointment, call Drenda Gostkowski 724-352-3118.
Main Street Antiques - Historic recreation of Dr. Mershon's Office and Pharmacy, by appointment only. 724-352-2457
Horseback Riding & Lessons - 724-352-2300
Hot Air Balloon Ride - A unique experience... a wonderful gift. 724-352-4675
Lernerville Raceway - 724-353-1511
Roebling Park & Cooper Hall - 724-352-1440 Picnic tables, shelter, kitchen, and Gazebo may be reserved. Cooper Hall for family reunions, weddings, small events.
Saxonburg Museum - 724-352-3043 (for tour by appointment) Observe the early history of Saxonburg and its founder John Roebling.
Website by Saxonburg Communications
Saxonburg Area Businesses and Services
Main Street and Local Area Shopping
"A Cake Above"
Bakery
276 W. Main St.
Wed & Thu 9-2
Fri 9-12
"A Couple of Doors Down "
Boutique
170 W. Main St.
M - F 10-4
Sat 11-3
A Level Higher
276 W. Main St.
Fine Art and Craft Emporium
724 524-1390
M-T-W 4-7
Sat 9-3
Agway - 145 Butler Rd, Saxonburg - 724 352-1650
Antiques Bought and Sold, 724 816-9341
The Stillroom – Gifts and Teas, 111 State Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-0212
www.stillroomgifts.com
The Chandlery Candle and Gift Shop, 263 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-6225
Ron’s Appliance - 257 Main Street, 724 352-0700
C + S Hardware, 248 Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-4310
Friedman's Freshmarkets - 270 W. Water St., Saxonburg, PA 16056, 724 352-2240
Main Street Antiques, Dr. Mershon’s House, Main Street, by Appt, 724-352-2457
Matus Carpentry - Amish Made Wooden Gifts, 260 Main Street, 724-352-2860
Natili’s Fine Jewelry , 280 W. Main Street Saxonburg
www.natilisjewelry.com
Prime Time Video
Gray Wolf Gallery – Prints, Framing and Gifts, 220 Main Street, Saxonburg
www.graywolfgallery.com
Glassmart-Gas and Deli
Second Time Around
Consignment Shop - check for weekly discounts
319 Main Street, Saxonburg, 16056
724 - 352-1015
Saxony Soy Candles, 158 E. Water Street, Saxonburg,
www.saxonysoycandles.com
Thoma Meat Market, 748 Dinnerbell, Road, Saxonburg
www.thomameat.com
Hotels & Accommodation
Higgenbothem Aerie Suite - 724-352-2858
Hotel Saxonburg, 220 Main Street, Saxonburg, www.hotelsaxonburg.com
Jenny’s Guest Room
2
46 Main Street
Saxonburg, PA 16056
724-766-6789 or 724-352-ROOM (7666)
www.jennysguestroom.com
The Main Stay, Main Street, Saxonburg www.themainstayatsaxonburg.com
Assisted Living
Saxony Nursing Home, Pittsburgh Street, Saxonburg
Elmcroft Assisted Living & Memory Care100 Bella Street, Saxonburg
www.elmcroftal.com
Stuebgen House, (Adult Day Care), Main Street, Saxonburg
Concordia
www.concordialm.org
Banking
1st Commonwealth Bank, 125 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-4401
www.fcbanking.com
Citizens Bank
www.citizensbank.com
NexTier Bank
www.thebank.com
Day Care
Saxonburg Child Care, 231 Main Street, 724 352-8001
Small Impressions Day Care, 320 Main Street, 724 352-4410
Financial Services (Non-Banking)
Gary Hines CPA, Main Street, Saxonburg
Peggy Stone CPA, Pittsburgh Street, Saxonburg
Edward Jones Investment, Main Street, Saxonburg
Ronald D. Jones Financial Services, 231 W. Main Street, Saxonburg
www.ronaldjonesfinancial.com
Butler Consumer Loans
Main Street Home Equity, 248 Main Street, Saxonburg
www.mshomeequity.com
Thrivent Financial
Earned Income Tax Office, Main Street, Saxonburg
Fitness and Dance
Curves, 761 W, Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-2250
Gwen’s School of Champions Baton and Dance, 170 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-5070
Yoma Room Yoga, 170 W. Main Street, Saxonburg
www.yomaroom.com
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Free Yoga Class at 8am on Thanksgiving Day
Florists and Gardening Centers
Saxony Gardens
www.SaxonyGardens.com
Saxonburg Foral, 140 Pittsburgh Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-4330
Funeral Services
Fox Funeral Home, 410 W. Main Street, Saxonburg,
Hair and Beauty
Jazzie Nails
Head Shed
211 W Main St
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-3310
Pfleuger’s Barber Shop
Salon at Saxonburg
245 W Main St
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-2282
Shear Images
103 Pittsburgh St
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1820
Susan Lackey
Tre' Chic
305 W Main St
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-9090
Houses of Worship
Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-816-0522.
www.saxmem.org - All are welcome. Call for program details.
Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church, 390 Frazier Road, Saxonburg, 724-352-2400
Street, Luke’s Lutheran, 310 Main Street, Saxonburg, 724 352-2333
Insurance
Hannahstown Mutual Insurance, 567 W. Main Street, Saxonburg
www.hannahstownmutual.com
Miller Phillips Insurance, 330 W. Main Street, Saxonburg
www.millerphilips.com
Nancy Zacherl Insurance
Agency State Farm Insurance
150 Pittsburgh Street, Saxonburg
www.freequote24x7.com
Donald B. Cypher & Associates, Box 236, Saxonburg, 412-352-2487
Fire Investigations
Kennels
Saxonburg Kennels
www.saxonburgkennels.com
Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Galbreath's Laundry + Dry Cleaners
105 Rebecca Street
Saxonburg, PA (Pennsylvania) 16056
Phone: (724) 352-9977
Legal Offices
Laurel Hartshorn
Pamela Walters &
John Spohn
Manufacturing
Du-Co Ceramics
www.duco.com
II-VI
www.II-VI.com
Quantum Engineered Products, Inc, 438 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg
www.quantumforming.com
Spreng Machine Co.
190 Pittsburgh St
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-9467
John D. Thrower Cement
Medical
Saxonburg Drug
L A Bach Chiropractor
Reifer Chiropractor
Butler Memorial Hospital Outpatient Services
Saxonburg Family Eye Care
324 Main Street, Saxonburg 16056
724 352-2433/8466
info@saxonburgeye.com
www.visionsource-saxonburgeye.com
Concordia Medical Equipment
VOICE - Victim Outreach , 215 W. Main Street, Saxonburg
www.voiceforvictims.com
Photo and Photographic Art
Photo and Art Center
Wedding & Portrait Photography
P.O. Box 711,
Saxonburg, PA 16056
www.photoartcenter.com
724 352-2922
Public Schools
South Butler County School District, 328 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg
www.southbulter.org
Real Estate
Jack and Joyce Hutter, 724 816-4328 / 724 816-4325
Rental Apartments
Isabella Estates, 104 Columbus Way, Saxonburg
www.coniferllc.com
Restaurants and Cafes
The Fresh Cup Cafe, 210 Main Street, 724-352-8181
www.thefreshcupcafe.com
Kelly’s Family Restaurant, Main Street, Saxonburg, 724-352-4990
Café Contrary, Pittsburgh St., 724- 352-9030
Hotel Saxonburg , 220 Main Street, Saxonburg, 724 - 352-4200 www.hotelsaxonburg.com
Subway , 114 Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg, PA, 16056. (724) 352-8008
www.subway.com
Norvotny’s Pizza, 105 State St, Saxonburg - (724) 352-7600
Zacherl’s Tavern and Restaurant, Saxonburg, (724) 352-8881
Travel
www.ADreamTrip4U.com
(724) 234-2033
Website by Saxonburg Communications
John Augustus Roebling
German immigrant, John Augustus Roebling, and a small group traveled 15 weeks to reach the Saxonburg area where he purchased 1600 acres of land. Engineer and surveyor Roebling, laid out the future village on 400 acres of this land in 1832. Other German settlers arrived in the following years. John Roebling worked for the Pennsylvania Canal Company designing and building bridges and aqueducts. In 1840, he patented his invention of a wire rope cable, which he successfully used in numerous suspension bridges. His development and manufacturing of wire
rope in Saxonburg, climaxed with his design of the famous Brooklyn Bridge, which was built by his son, Colonel Washington Roebling.
...From the 1976 Butler Eagle Bicentennial Special Edition
Website by Saxonburg Communications
The John Roebling Historic Saxonburg Society, Inc.
JRHSS, Inc. began with a small group of residents in 1997 who organized a town meeting to discuss the future of Saxonburg. The consensus was that Saxonburg's primitive German village atmosphere and historic landmarks should be maintained because, together, these attributes create a good environment in which to raise families and conduct business.
As a result of very hard work, Saxonburg's historic district was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in February of 2003 and that is only the beginning of our journey.
John Roebling's contributions to bridge building and engineering surpassed anyone of his time, and his beautiful work can still be enjoyed and appreciated the world over.
In keeping his dream alive for a thriving village and a utopian farming community here in Saxonburg. The JRHSS will be undertaking several fund raising events in the near future. The ultimate use of funds raised by the JRHSS will be for the improvement of Saxonburg's streets and sidewalks, and the preservation of Saxonburg's unique architecture.
The JRHSS also manufactures and sells uniquely designed pewter collectibles depicting various historic buildings in Saxonburg. The collectibles are available at the C. Matus Company, The Chandlery Gift Shoppe and The Stillroom on State Street. We are happy to report that the collectibles have been a successful fund raiser and are pleased to announce the fourth in the series, The Saxonburg Fire Hall, which is available for sale now.
JRHSS meetings that take place every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center on Main Street. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
In keeping with most small historic towns in the country, the JRHSS is working hard to preserve what we have today, here and now for a continued thriving historic business community and a continued great place to live for generations to come!
If you are interested in the history of Saxonburg, the architecture of the old buildings, and want to volunteer your time and talent, please attend one of the meetings. We need people to do many small tasks from writing articles for The Cable Newsletter, to ideas and implementation of fundraisers. We need people to volunteer time to sit at the new JRHSS booth that will be found at all festivals in the village to give out shopping guides, sell tickets for fundraisers, as well as collectibles, and give information on the goals of the JRHSS. That is only the tip of the iceberg!
The JRHSS meetings are open to everyone who would like insight to what accomplishments have been made and to the challenges that lies ahead.
Saxonburg Commemorative Collectibles - Now For Sale
Fine pewter is poured into a mold creating a two - dimensional carved ornament to hang no a tree or display year round with its self-attached stand. It comes in a blue velour bag and includes a history of each building. The back of the collectible features the name and circa date of the building, the number in the series, and the Brooklyn Bridge logo.
To see the set of four collectibles that is now available for purchase, please view the Collectibles Flyer here. (in PDF) The proceeds from the sale of these Saxonburg commemoratives go to the John Roebling Historica Saxonburg Society (non profit) and will be used for the benefit of the Bourough of Saxonburg.
Website by Saxonburg Communications
South Butler County School Board - 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., Municipal Middle School Building. West Main Street at Knoch Road, 724-352-1700
Saxonburg Area Volunteer Fire Co. - 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Fire Hall Ballroom on Pittsburgh Street. 724-352-3300
Saxonburg Area Women's Club - lst Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars - lst Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., West Main Street at Knoch Road.
724-352-9964
American Legion Post 683 - 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., 754 N. Pike Road (Route 356).
724-352-9901
Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Aux. - 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Fire Hall Ballroom on Pittsburgh Street. 724-352-3300
Saxonburg Area Business Association. - 2nd Tuesday, 12 p.m., Saxonburg Library, Main Street
724-352-1818
Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council - 1-800-221-2995
Boy Scouts of America, Moraine Trails - 724-287-6791
Saxonburg Area Library - 240 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, PA 16056, 724 352 4810
Website by Saxonburg Communications
Directions:
Rte. 8 or PA Turnpike Exit 4 (or #39); Rte 8 N to Rte. 228 E, at the "Y", stay left onto
Saxonburg
Blvd. for I mile.
From 1-79, Exit 78:
Rte. 228 E. left on Rte. 8 N,. (see directions above). PA Turnpike Exit 3 (#28): Rt. 19 N to 228 E.
From Rte. 28: Rte. 356 W. to Rte. 228 W, right onto Saxonburg Blvd.
Website by Saxonburg Communications
Saxonburg Municipal Center
420 West Main Street
724-352-1400
www.saxonburgpa.com
Regular Meeting Dates
Saxonburg Borough Council
1st Wednesday, 7:00pm
Municipal Center
Saxonburg Historical Commission
lst Thursday, 7:00pm
Museum Building
Roebling Park
724-352-9054
Saxonburg Zoning Hearing Board
3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Municipal Center
Saxonburg Planning Commission
2nd Monday, 7:30pm
Municipal Center
Saxonburg Area Authority
2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm
(Water and Sanitary Services)
John Roebling's Historic Saxonburg Society
3rd Tuesday, 7:00pm
Municipal Center
Website by Saxonburg Communications
Butler County Help Numbers
CCR Crisis Line (24 Hours) 1-800-292-3866
9-Line (Teen Crisis Line) 1-800-999-9999
Adagio (Health Clinic) 724-282-2730
Butler Co. Children & Youth 724-284-5156
Butler Co. Drug & Alcohol 724-284-5114
Center for Community Resources (CCR) 724-431-0095
Childline 1-800-932-0313
Hopeline 1-800-273-TALK
Hunger Action Line 1-800-366-3997
Lifeline (Pregnancy Care Center) 724-282-1200
Lighthouse (Teen Shelter/foodbank) 724-898-4673
National Eating Disorder Association 1-800-931-2237
National Runaway Hotline 1-800-RUN-AWAY
Pittsburgh Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
Self-injury information Line 1-800-DON'T CUT
Services to Teens At Risk (STAR) 412-246-5619
Teenline (noon to midnight) 1-800-522-TEEN
The Caring Place (for grieving kids/teens) 1-888-224-4673
VOICe (Victims Outreach) 1-800-400-8551
Drug and Alcohol Information
Alateen/Alanon (teens/families of Alcoholics) 1-800-628-8920
Alcoholics Anonymous 412-471-7472
Gateway (Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation) 724-776-4844
Narcotics Anonymous 412-391-5247
"John A. Roebling, inventor of wire rope and designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, began business in Saxonburg, founded by him in 1832. His son, Washington A. Roebling, who build the Brooklyn Bridge, was born here in 1837."
