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Heidi Bostelle Bauer has been a huge advocate for Pottstown’s Cash Mob and Buy Local initiatives. She is spearheading the same kinds of activities in downtown Boyertown. If you have a chance to get over there tomorrow afternoon, go for it. Strong local businesses = strong communities!
The Freedom Valley YMCA at Pottstown is hold a Youth Race Back-to-School Swim Meet this Saturday, August 18 at 11 am.
Swim with your age group – all 6-12 year olds are welcome! You need not be on a swim team to participate.
Everybody swims – Everybody wins!
Sign up at the Y.
Open to the whole community.
You may sign up the day of the meet.
Cost: $1/swim event.
Call 610.323.7300 for more info.
Hey, everyone! Come get involved, or just come out and learn about what’s going on here in Pottstown!
The Riverfest 2013 committee is forming now and meeting this Wednesday August 15th at 7pm at the new Visitors’ Center at 17 N. Hanover Street.
Sheila Dugan, Main Street Manager, will lead the meeting. Come one, come all! This is not a commitment, just a first meeting to see what ideas people have and, if you wish, you can volunteer to help out as well! Food will be served!
Call Sheila with any questions at 610-323-5400.
The 30th Annual South End Reunion will take place September 9, 2012 at Ringing Rocks Park Pavilion from 2-6 pm, rain or shine.
This year’s buffet will be provided by “Floss’s Kitchen,” directly from Holy Trinity Club in the South End (of Pottstown.) The buffet will be served beginning at 3:30 pm, and I bet it will include traditional Slovak fare like pierogies smothered in butter and onions… yum! The cost is $10 per person and includes the catered meal and drinks. There will also be a 50-50 raffle.
If you’d like to volunteer, there are lots of opportunities. You could bring a dessert, help serve the meal or clean up later.
To order your tickets, send your name, address, phone number, and number attending with a check for the appropriate amount to:
Stanley Yuros
1155 South Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Please reply by Friday, Aug. 31st!
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The Schuylkill River Heritage Area is offering a Rails and River Towns Ride on the Schuylkill River Trail on Saturday, September 22nd. Mark your calendars and register online or get your registration form in now if you want to take part.
Support the Schuylkill River Heritage Area with a round-trip bike ride along the Schuylkill River Trail from Pottstown to Birdsboro that includes a presentation about the railroad upon whose right-of-way the trail is built, with optional visits to three villages along the route.
This is the first ride in the Schuylkill River Trail Bike Tour Series, a new multi-year series being organized by the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. Each event will feature a unique combination of biking and history. This year cyclists will learn about the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad. For more info. from the Heritage Area website, click here.
There are three ride options, so there’s something for every rider:
• 18-mile, round-trip ride from the Schuylkill River Heritage Area headquarters in Pottstown to Birdsboro, where participants will take a 45-minute guided walking tour of historic Birdsboro.
• 20-mile Pottstown to Birdsboro ride, with a loop trail in Union Township and no walking tour.
• 9-mile round-trip ride with guided tour of Historic Morlatton Village’s four 18th century buildings.
DETAILS
DATE: September 22, 2012;check-in begins at 7:30am.Welcome and Pennsylvania Railroad presentation begin at 8:30, rides start at 9:00. Rain date Sunday September 23.
CHECK-IN LOCATION: 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464
COST: $25 per person (ages 16 and up), $20 members, $15 children 11-15, children 10 & under free. Refreshments included! Register by Sept. 5 to get free T-shirt!
This press release contains updated information about this Saturday’s event.
Harris Family Ministries
Stop the Drugs Stop the Violence: “Love can Build a Bridge”
The fourth annual Stop the Drugs Stop the Violence Crusade will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at Riverfront Park in Pottstown. The theme of this year’s campaign, conducted by The Harris Family Ministries, Inc., is “Love Can Build a Bridge.” The love of Jesus Christ can help those suffering from violence and addictions and unite the entire community. Crusade sponsors are Mt. Herman Missionary Church, Bethel AME Community Church and the Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority.
This free event is open to the public. All church groups, community groups, businesses and individuals interested in the fight against drugs and violence are invited to attend and network.
In addition to free food, beverages and entertainment, there will be plenty of resource information available for attendees to take. Representatives of various organizations will be on hand for any questions people may have.
This year’s program participants include panelists Dr. Rocio Nell, Executive Director of Montgomery County Emergency services; Dr. Reed Lindley, Pottstown School District Superintendent; Rev. Joseph Bishop of Victory Outreach International; Heather Levandoski, Assistant District Attorney of Montgomery County narcotics Unit; and Richard Dodridge, Executive Director of Philadelphia Teen Challenge, who will also be the keynote speaker.
Music will be provided by the 40-voice First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, NC choir, directed by Jonathan Schallmo; the Victory Outreach International band and choir; and the 20-voice Teen Challenge combined Men’s & Women’s choir, directed by Sister Sherry. Face painting and other arts and crafts will be available to entertain the whole family.
Information tables will be hosted by: Debbie Tellis – Pure Love Works; Andrea Primus-YWCA Tri-County Area; Tri-County Network (TCN); Richard Dodridge-Teen Challenge; Dr. Rocio Nell- Montgomery County Emergency Services; Victory Outreach International- Brother Joseph Bishop; Heather Levandoski- Montgomery County District Attorney’s office; Gail Cooper- Pottstown School District; Cecily Nixon-Hearts of Harmony; Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department; and Sheila Dugan- Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority; Guardian Angels Youth Division; Laura Washington-Community L.E.A.N (Loving exercise and appropriate nutrition).
Other sponsors are Jeffery Jackson Enterprises, Inc.; The Hill School; Coles Tobacco; McDonald’s High Street; Ink & Essence; Wegmans of Collegeville; Giant of Pottstown; Empire Hook & Ladder Fire Company; D & C Short Landscaping; Grumpy’s and SBX Entertainment.
Anyone looking to volunteer or donate goods or services, especially signage and food items is invited to call 610-323-8718 or e-mail gharris@harrisfamilyministries.org or you can visit our website at http://www.harrisfamilyministries.org and click the PayPal link for cash donations. All donations are tax deductible.
Riverfront Park is located on College Drive across the street from Montgomery County Community College’s West campus.
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