Welcome to WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Join in your business community!
About Us
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!
2026 Officers
PRESIDENT—Jay Jarrett, Watsontown Borough
VICE PRESIDENT— Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy's Hair Place
RECORDING SECRETARY— Natalie Buck, Natalies Notary
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY— Jesse Hopfer, Montgomery House Library
TREASURER—Diana Johnson, Diana Johnson & Assoc.
ASSISTANT TREASURER —Brendi Brooke, Watsontown Borough
PAST PRESIDENT- Belinda Stefl, GSHPA
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
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
MOVIES IN THE PARK-socializing for the community WENDY SHOEMAKER
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES-community collection cannisters to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, SHIRLEY McPHERRIN
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY-promote awareness and celebrate community involvement.,
Need chair person
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
Community Happenings
WINNER OF THE WREATH CONTEST WAS THE Watsontown American Légion Post 323
Watsontown Area Business Associations announces winners for decorating contest and best wreath
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
FIRST PLACE - DAUBERT HOME AT 1005 MAIN STREET
SECOND PLACE YEVIC HOME AT 602 ELM STREET
THIRD PLACE FOWLER HOME AT 8 WYNDMERE ESTATES
BEST PORCH
HENDERSHOT HOME AT 801 MAIN STREET
BEST BUSINESS BILLING 911 GROUND & AIR SERVICES AT 819 MAIN STREET
COMMUNITY CHOICE WINNER BARLETT HOME AT507/509 ELM
ADDIONAL PICTURES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR FACE BOOK PAGE
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Friday December 12 Santa at his house 6-8pm
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Saturday December 13 Santa at his house 1-3pm
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Friday December 19 Santa will be escorted by Watsontown Borough.
Santa will be at his house 6-8pm
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Saturday December 20 Santa will be escorted by Jeep Brigade.
See Farm Animals from Blue Sparrow Farm
Santa at his house 1-3pm-
special music by the
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Choir
December 13, 2025
Watsontown Cemetery
Watsontown Legion Post 323 Honor Guard will open ceremony at 12:00 noon with laying of the wreaths to immediately follow
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Holiday Hours
Beginning November 27, Museum will be open from 10:00 to 5:00 every Saturday and Noon till 5:00 on Sundays, until January 4, 2026.
Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
All Proceeds to benefit the Columbia Historic Preservation Society.
📷 Now Open! 📷
The Loft @ Blended 6 Event Center
We’re excited to announce the official opening of The Loft @ Blended 6 — a beautiful, open-area event space located above Blended 6 Refillery in Watsontown!
This space will be used to host a variety of classes, workshops, and community events — all designed to bring people together, learn something new, and have fun!
📷 DIY Workshops
📷 Paint Nights & Craft Classes
📷 Wellness & Lifestyle Events
📷 Private Party Rentals
And so much more!
Whether you’re looking to attend a class, host your own, or just explore what’s happening — The Loft @ Blended 6 is your new community space! Contact us for rates and availability!
📷 Located Above: Blended 6 Refillery 📷 Email: blended6pa@gmail.com📷 Phone/Text: 570-649-8309 📷 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for upcoming event announcements!
Celebrate 2026 in Watsontown Fundraiser Tarts
Woodland Bayberry is here for December only. In limited supply. Get them, along with all the other old fashion scents at: Ficks Hardware, Dewart Country Store, Watsontown American Legion, Waggin Tail Coffee and Watsontown Borough. $5 cash & carry...make great gifts!
Please consider donating to STAH’S 1st Annual Christmas Fundraiser
We are accepting food, treats, and cat litter for dogs, cats, and small animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, etc., for Arthur’s Pet Pantry! Any monetary donations raised will go to Far Point Collie Rescue!
All donations can be dropped off at Susquehanna Trail Animal Hospital until December 22n