The days are flying by. Lights and decorated trees are everywhere. People are scurrying about looking for that last minute perfect gift for a child, a favorite relative or friend. In our rush to remember everyone we sometimes forget whose birthday we're celebrating. We have no gift for him. Is it because it can't be bought on sale, wrapped in colorful paper, tied with a bright ribbon? We put value on the cost. Something that is free like the gift of ourselves we consider worthless. This year make sure a very special gift is under the tree, wrapped with love, thankfulness, peace in our hearts for everyone everywhere.

The Alburtis Dec. 2 Christmas celebration was a great success. Folks enjoyed Santa, strolling around town listening to Christmas carol singing and the tree lighting. The next celebration on the town's calendar is the centennial in May, 2013.

The next centennial meeting will be held 6 p.m. Jan. 3, 2013 at the borough hall.

If you have pictures of old homes and businesses, call Nancy Malewicz at 610-966-3025; there will be a walking tour through the town.

Those intending to be in the parade may register at the borough hall.

The borough office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

The Alburtis Senior Citizens will enjoy celebrating Christmas at their noon meeting Wed., Dec. 19, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Quarry Road and Penn Avenue.

The next Camp Fire hoagie sale will be held Jan. 12, 2013. Call Hope DeIaco at 610-966-4663 to place an order.

"Christmas Chronicle" will be presented 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Quarry Road. Hope DeIaco, Faith Andrews and Amanda Trentenbach are in charge.

Friday Night Bingo continues at the Community Center, Walnut and Second streets; doors open 5:30, games begin 7 p.m.

The Alburtis Area Community Center board meets 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the center. The meeting is open to all Alburtis residents.

The Alburtis Lock Ridge Historical Society will have a board and membership meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at their headquarters, Church and Franklin streets. On the agenda will be voting fror 2013 officers.

Dates to remember: Dec. 21, winter begins; Dec. 25 Merry Christmas; Jan. 1, 2013 Happy New Year.

News must be received by Jan. 2, 2013 for the Jan. 9, 2013 edition.