Be a Part of History! Help Us Fill Our Very Special Giving Tree

The Center for Education, Business & Arts will showcase a Giving Tree in the main lobby of the new building located on North Main Street, Shenandoah. This gorgeous art-like structure will feature leaves and acorns featuring the names of everyone who donated to this historical project. "We want every visitor to see how we all worked together to make great things happen," said Karen Kenderdine, DSI Board President and Treasurer. "Everyone is invited to help us fill our tree and be a part of history," she added." The image above lists the donation levels starting at $1.00. Grow with us and give today!

"We look forward to filling our tree with leaves, acorns, and love," said Mary Luscavage, acting DSi Executive Director." The Giving Tree symbolizes there is truly strength in numbers, and I am honored to have my family's name on a tree that marks this incredible moment in time."

For more information about CEBA, and to donate, scan the QR code above, visit downtownshenandoah.com or discoverceba.com.

The Center For Education, Business & Arts (CEBA) construction continues with a projected opening in January 2026. This includes both Phase 1 and Phase 2. CEBA will include the Ted and Jean Twardzik Memorial Kitchen, Penn State classroom, multi-purpose event center, Earn office, Primary Health office, and co-working spaces.

CEBA is for you, your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to learn new skills, create new businesses, collaborate, enjoy special events, and so much more. CEBA will change the economic landscape in our area and bring positive change. 

CEBA’s collaborative environment will help to revitalize our communities, fill empty storefronts, and create new jobs. CEBA will also generate visibility within Shenandoah, attracting prospective patrons, artists, businesses, and visitors to stimulate local and regional economic development.

What a way to start a new year! Stay tuned for grand opening and ribbon-cutting details! Refer to the DSI and CEBA websites for more information and to donate today.

Win $100 Cash & $100 Lottery Tickets

One Lucky Winner Drawn November 29

Picture Perfect Lottery Tickets & Cash

Winner Gets $200

One lucky winner will take away a beautifully framed picture that includes $100 bill and $100 worth of PA Lottery Scratch Off Tickets. Whether you keep this beauty for yourself or give it as a creative gift, it's a win, win! Three entries for $5. One lucky winner will be drawn on Black Friday during our Coal Cracker Christmas event.

January 2026 Lottery Calendar Hot Off The Press

Get in on the Lottery action. Pick your lucky number and if it matches the PA Pic 3 Evening Lottery number for that day...You win! $5 per calendar. Perfect stocking stuffer and gift idea.

Stop by DSI and get your calendar today.

There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays Ornament

Great Gift For Your Shenandoah Loved Ones

Need a gift for someone special on your gift giving list that has everything? Our exclusvie ornaments make the perfect holiday surprise. Stop by the DSI Office and get yours before they sell out!

National Pierogy Day Celebrated In Shenandoah, The Hometown Of Mrs. T's

A Tradition Of Pierogie Smiles

Mrs. T's team led a celebration honoring the 17th annual National Pierogy Day in Shenandoah. The event is always held on October 8 right by Shenandoah Borough Hall. Mrs. T's Chris Dende addressed the crowd with an enthusiastic, heartfelt message thanking the Shenandoah community for their ongoing support.

The celebration closed with a flag-raising ceremony, where the Mrs. T’s Pierogies flag was lifted into the autumn breeze on a beautiful October morning.

"This is a day I always look forward to," said Mary Luscavage, DSI board member and acting executive director. It's one of those traditions that reminds me of how very special our town is and how very fortunate we are to have Mrs. T's right in our backyard," she added.



Thanks to Skook News for sharing the story and great photo.

Get Ready For Holiday Gifting With Bayberry Taper Candles

Support a Local Business & DSI!

"A bayberry candle burnt to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket."

DSI is selling bayberry taper candles as a holiday fundraiser. Made locally in Schuylkill County by Loki & Layla Candle Company, each pair is beautifully boxed with a festive label explaining the popular and timeless tradition. It goes like this:

A friendship gift given to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. A candle is lit at the sight of the first star and burned until fully gone on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Great gift for friends, teachers, colleagues, and anyone on your gift-giving list. They look great peeking out of a stocking, too. Stop by DSI or call us today! $16 per box.

Shenandoah Valley High School Spreads Spook-tactular Art Throughout Town

Thank you to the talented Shenandoah Valley Area Highschool art students for sharing your talented Halloween art throughout town. It's become a spook-tacular tradition and one that adds personality and color to our DSI front windows. Take a stroll and enjoy their creative work.

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