Category: Wellness

Pottstown Y hosts 22nd annual Halloween Safehouse

The Freedom Valley YMCA at Pottstown, Adams & Jackson Streets, will host its 22nd Annual Y Cares Halloween Safehouse Treat Trail on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Entrance to the event is behind the YMCA on Grant Street.

Open to children 12 & under accompanied by an adult, this fun event provides a safe trick or treat environment for area children, while supporting the  community.     

 Admission is a donation to support the Y Cares Financial Assistance Program.

The Treat Trail, provided by local organizations, businesses and volunteers, will include music by Pure Fun Entertainment.  This year’s theme: “YOU can be a Superhero”.

To learn more about this Pottstown Halloween tradition, contact Jane at 610-323-7300 ext 10 or jalan@fvymca.org.

Calvary Christian running coat drive

Calvary Christian Center, 426 Laurelwood Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 (in North Coventry), is collecting coats for the homeless and needy in Pottstown.

The biggest need is for kids’ coats ages 6 through teens, although all sizes will be accepted.

Coats can be dropped off at the church any time.

Questions? Call the Center at 610-323-0480.

Resisting peer pressure: Program set for Oct. 27th at Olivet Boys & Girls Club

The Olivet Boys & Girls Club is located at the Richard J. Ricketts Center,

640 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Volunteers wanted on Saturday for Eagle Scout project in Coventry Woods; community bonfire to follow

 

Courtesy of Mauree Kai

This Saturday, October 20th from 10am-4 pm, Eagle Scout candidate Austin Tanay is running another work weekend at Coventry Woods in North Coventry Township. He is a Life Scout in Troop 95 and working on attaining the highest rank in scouting – that of Eagle. His project involves creating a rustic tent camping site at Coventry Woods, North Coventry Township, for group camping. A couple years ago I visited and wrote about Coventry Woods for a parks and recreation series for the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. This is an absolutely lovely part of our region!

The project is quite large in scope, including demolition of 5 old buildings in a specific area of Coventry Woods (1954 St. Peter’s Road, Pottstown), clearing out  a lot of overgrown brush, cutting down close to three dozen dead trees, opening up an eight foot wide trail into the campsite, removing large rocks out of the walking path, building a campfire ring, building benches to go around the campfire ring, and erecting a flag pole. The site will be available for non-profit groups like scouts and churches in the area.

Austin is recycling any materials that are recyclable, cutting up the wood from the structures to be used in a big bonfire at Coventry Woods this weekend, following the work day at around 4 pm. He is also cutting up the downed trees for firewood to be sold, salvaging reusable materials from the cabins, and properly disposing of all trash from the demolition that cannot be reused in any way.

Courtesy of Mauree Kai

He has already held three work weekends and accomplished a lot thanks to the support of volunteers, but he still has more work to be done. The work this weekend will include demolishing the fifth and last building, breaking down all the material for proper disposal or recycling, leveling off the site, cutting up and transporting the wood from the structure to the location of the bonfire. His goal is to get the last building completely demolished and disposed of so he can build the fire ring and benches Saturday afternoon.

The cost of the firewood is $75.00 per load/cord. The logs are cut into 3-4 foot lengths. They just need to be split. The proceeds will help fund the Eagle project. If you are interested in purchasing wood,  call Mauree Kai @ 610-970-0951 prior to coming for pick up.

The workday will start at 10:00 AM on Saturday. All are invited to participate and they can come later since the project will be going on into the afternoon, wrapping up around three o’clock.

*Volunteers need to bring their own tools. For this Saturday, crow bars, hammers, sledge hammers are needed. Work gloves are a must. A few wheelbarrows would come in handy also if people have a way to transport them.*

There is plenty of parking available. Anyone coming to help out can park at the lodge and look for the sign at the entrance of the trail head into the project (1954 St. Peter’s Road, Pottstown). This is what the entrance looks like.

Photo by Sue Repko

Grace Lutheran holding Premier Designs Jewelry fundraiser for Relay for Life

Grace Lutheran’s Relay for Life team “Amazing Grace” is having a Premier Designs Jewelry fundraiser.  Details below:
Premier Designs Jewelry Autumn Gala Open House  
Saturday October 20th from 1-3pm hosted by
Grace Lutheran Church Relay for Life team “Amazing Grace”
660 N. Charlotte Street
Pottstown, PA  19464
There will be raffles, door prizes and light refreshments!
Proceeds benefit the Relay for Life team “Amazing Grace”

MCCC To Host Program on Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

This comes to us from Montgomery County Community College…

In partnership with the Montgomery County Sexual Assault Task Force, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will screen “Speak Out and Stand Up,” a 25-minute video and program about the serious topic of sexual assault. A discussion panel, comprised of law enforcement, probation, parole and health and victim advocates, will follow the video.

The program will take place this Thursday, Oct. 11 from 12:45-2 p.m. at MCCC’s West Campus, South Hall Community Room, 101 College Drive, Pottstown. The program is free and open to the public.

Hosted by “Twilight” actress Kristen Stewart, “Speak Out and Stand Up” will raise dialogue about sexual assault as a community issue. The docudrama includes diverse student voices and experts in the field of sexual assault. Dramatized scenes highlight the impact of sexual assault on the victim, as well as the important roles of friends and bystanders.

The program is part of a collaborative effort among the following organizations: Montgomery County Adult Probation and Parole Department, Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department, Pottstown and Whitpain Township Police departments, Victim Services of Montgomery County, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Resources for Human Development, Magellan Health Services, and Montgomery County Community College.

For more information, call MCCC’s Director of Health & Wellness at 215-641-6606 or Office of Public Safety at 215-641-6604.

Meals on Wheels fundraiser brings The Fabulous Greaseband to Sunnybrook on Oct. 5th

On Friday, October 5th, The Fabulous Greaseband brings their rock’n’roll party to the historic Sunnybrook Ballroom to entertain Meals on Wheels supporters for an  annual fundraising event.

From their website: “The Fabulous Greaseband is a seven member “Best of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Band. Their highly entertaining and energetic delivery of the greatest dance songs ever written has kept the group on top for the last thirty five years.”

Sunnybrook Ballroom is located at 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA 19464. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.  $25 general admission. (Cash beverage and snack bar)

Meals on Wheels is partially funded by Aging and Adult Services, and they need to raise funds to close the gap.  As in past economic downturns, non-profit charitable organizations are dramatically affected by dwindling resources at a time when need is increasing.  Family Services’ Meals on Wheels program, now in its 41st year of operation, serves more than 88,220 meals a year to 400 homebound seniors with the help of 200 loyal volunteers.  Their goal is to help homebound older adults remain in their homes despite temporary or chronic medical setbacks.

 

Family Services Meals on Wheels

1976 East High Street
Pottstown , PA 19464

Outshine Dance & Fitness to hold Zumbathon fundraiser Oct. 6th

A “Party in Pink” Zumbathon Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 6 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Outshine Dance & Fitness located at 1646 West High Street in Stowe. This event will raise funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to help with breast cancer awareness and research.

Seven Zumba Fitness instructors from the Pottstown area will lead the dances, which boost aerobic and strength fitness through dance movements set to fun Latin and international rhythms.

The event is open to the public, however advance reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are on sale now in exchange for a donation of $15 in advance or $20 at the door. No experience is necessary. Participants should wear comfortable workout clothing (pink is encouraged!) and appropriate exercise sneakers. Check out the event Facebook page here.

FREE Family Fun Fair at First United Methodist tomorrow!

First United Methodist Church, 414 E. High St., Pottstown, is hosting a FALL FAMILY FUN FAIR that is FREE to ALL on Saturday, September 29 from 11 to 3.

This is a celebration of their 175 years in the Pottstown community!

There will be hot dogs, cupcakes, games with prizes, and crafts.  They’ll have a bounce house, juggler, face painter, washable tattoo artist, balloon-animal maker, and fish pond.  One of the highlights is a puppet show in the Community Room at 1:00.  Please join in for a  FREE fun-filled day!

Stop by before or after a visit to Pottstown Airport Day!

A-Team provides support for families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders

“The A Team Pottstown” is a parent/caregiver, educator, professional group providing support for families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders. They meet at the Pottstown branch of the Freedom Valley YMCA on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. They have open discussions and guest speakers. Whether your family has a new diagnosis or you’re more experienced, all are welcome! The Freedom Valley YMCA is located at 724 N. Adams Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

You can also  visit their Facebook page to meet folks in this community and join in the discussions. Right now they are taking a poll about whether families would be interested in attending the occasional sensory friendly, family friendly film at the new Carmike 12 at Upland Square Shopping Center in Pottsgrove. Sensory friendly means there’s lower volume and the lights are up a bit so it’s not so dark for the kids. Carmike is open to it if there is enough interest. Seems like a reasonable accommodation that could provide a positive social experience for individuals with ASD and their families. See the 1-question poll here!

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