Blood Drive taking place during Open Doors tomorrow

As part of Pottstown’s Open Doors event on Saturday, September 10th, a blood drive will be conducted in partnership with Miller-Keystone Blood Center. There will be a mobile unite in the parking lot of Borough Hall at 100 High St. from 11 am to 2 pm and another unit at Pottstown high school 2pm to 5 pm.

The summer time is usually a time of need and the events of the last two weeks have only increased the call for help. Pre registration can be done by calling Toll free: 1-800-486-2566 or on line at  GIVEaPINT.org. OR CAN REGISTER AT THE SITE THAT DAY.    Please help spread the word.                                                                
There are still several weeks of summer remaining and they need donors to help assure the needs of the community hospital patients are met. Holiday weekends always see an increase in travel and accidents. Won’t you please encourage your family and friends to visit a mobile or one of our convenient donor centers! To get a list of mobile locations or our donor centers log onto our website GIVEaPINT.org.

Their weekly $100 gas card promotion will run through tomorrow September 4. Their September promotions include a raffle for everyone that registers to donate between September 1 and 15 can enter to win a $250 Visa card. In addition they are observing the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by giving every donor a commemorative pin from September 1-15.

The Blood Center thanks all for their continued support in saving lives in our community. Where you give blood does make a difference. MKBC is the only blood supplier to 22 hospitals in our region.

Your Donation. Your Community. Your Blood Center.

Pottstown’s 2nd Annual Open Doors set for Saturday, Sept. 10th

 

Penn Street skateboarders

 Pottstown will literally open its doors to the community this Saturday, September 10th for a cornucopia of commemorations, demonstrations, displays, games, trolley rides, give-aways and more.

Come to downtown Pottstown for events from 11 am – 2 pm. The opening ceremony will feature the Pottstown Middle School Jazz Band at Smith Plaza at 11 am.

Afterwards, you can stroll around town and stop in at the Public Library, Tri-PAC, The Gallery on High, Pottsgrove Manor, The Carousel, Pottstown Karate Club, High Street Music, Farmers’ Market, Genesis Housing, MOSAIC Community Land Trust, PDIDA and the Hill School Art Gallery, to name just a few. There are all the restaurants and merchants too!

Then… Go to Pottstown High School from 2-5pm for more activities, food and fun. There will be over 30 organizational informational tables, displays of police, fire and military equipment, free entertainment, free food, a display of classic cars.

At 7 pm, the varsity football team will take on Pennwood (admission will be charged.)

Check out a more detailed, tentative schedule recently posted by Pottstown.Patch.com. And you can also find out about all the activities by checking out The Mercury’s new Open Doors blog. Last year’s Open Doors was a remarkably positive day for the entire community, and that spirit carried over to many events throughout the past year. Thanks to the many, many volunteers – being led by John Armato and Erika Hornburg-Cooper – who make this day possible.

Labor Day, a tribute to the American Worker

I found a short history of the origin of Labor Day at the U.S. Department of Labor website. There seems to be some question about who actually proposed the tradition, but it seems pretty clear that it was first put into practice in 1882 in New York City. Check out the story here.

From the DOL… “The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.”

Wishing all those who work, a satisfying day of rest.

Pottstown’s 1st Annual Pet Fair coming up on Sept. 24th

This event, organized by Bill Sharon is growing by leaps and bounds! As of just a few days ago, 43 spots were taken and more reservations were coming in. If you are involved with a rescue or non-profit, animal group, there is no charge for you to have a table at the Pet Fair. This looks like it’s going to become another fine regional event that Pottstown can be proud of. Thanks to Bill and the other volunteers!

First Annual Pottstown Pet Fair

 Saturday, September 24, 2011

9 AM to 2 PM

(Free Public Event)

 

Smith Family Plaza

In front of Pottstown Borough Hall

Downtown Pottstown

 

Spaces are available at no charge to any rescue or non-profit groups

 

Commercial Vendors pay just $10.00 per 6 ft. space

 

All must supply their own table and chairs.

 

Please pass this flyer along to any interested parties.

 

To reserve your spot please contact Bill Sharon

via email at: bsharon@pottstown.org

 

 

Last car show of the season tonight!

NOSTALGIA NIGHT CAR SHOW

Saturday September 3, 2011— On High St.

Car Trophy Show sponsored by Shoes2share.org

Donate new & like new shoes for the needy!

2nd Annual Match Box Car Race! Bring your car and drag race on our new track. Win a trophy!

All Shows 5—9 PM

Newer cars now welcome. Bring any year car or light truck!


Park anywhere! Bring out those modern muscle cars, custom rides and more!

Sorry..no motorcycles.

E-mail us if you have any questions.

$ 10.00 Vehicle Entrance fee applies for all show vehicles . Spectators: FREE

Special Appearance by the Pottstown Roller Derby Rock Stars sponsored by

 Bentley Boards Skate Shop

233 East High St., Pottstown, Pa, 19464
610-326-4567

Welcome To the Show’s Newest Sponsor..McLicky’s Ice Cream Parlor,

located next to The Very Best on High Street in Pottstown


County’s Small Business Assistance Fund seeks to retain/expand jobs

Mr. Ken Klothen, Director of Economic Development for Montgomery County will be meeting tomorrow with members of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce and facilitating a seminar on the County’s Small Business Assistance Fund (SBAF). Downtown business owners have also been invited to attend.

The Small Business Assistance Fund is intended to help businesses retain jobs, expand jobs or begin operations, especially in central business districts. The program will provide low-interest financing for a portion of the costs of land, building, capital equipment, and working capital to businesses unable to fully finance these costs through non-public, commercial sources.

For more information, see the County webpage here and contact: 

Ken Klothen, Director of Economic Development
kklothen@montcopa.org
610-278-3020
 

Free financial workshops offered in Pottstown

FREE WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN POTTSTOWN TO UNDERSTAND CREDIT, LEARN MONEY MANAGEMENT AND HOME BUYING BASICS
 
It’s back to school time for the kids and there has never been a better time for you to learn how to handle money and credit.  Learn ways to reduce your debts. Learn how to improve your credit scores. Take charge of your finances. Learn what they never covered in high school! 
 
Genesis Housing Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation, will hold three FREE workshops on credit & credit repair, money management and home buying process on September 20th, September 27th and October 4th  from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the new PDIDA Offices, 17 North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. The workshops are free thanks to the support of Susquehanna Bank but seating is limited. Registration is available on-line at www.genesishousing.org.
 
The workshops are designed to help to:
 
·         Understand Credit — Information on credit scores, improving your scores, re-establishing credit, dealing with debt.  Workshop participants can obtain a free credit report with scores (Tuesday, September 20, 2011).
 
·         Money Management – Information on preparing realistic budgets that are more than just monthly bills, prioritizing spending in tough times and understanding how current spending impacts future financial options (Tuesday, September 27, 2011).
 
·         Home Buying Basics — Information the home buying process — finding a realtor, home inspections, Agreements of Sale, mortgages and first-time homebuyer grant programs (Tuesday, October 4, 2011).
 
Nikki Holcroft, an award winning and certified housing counselor, will teach the workshops. Ms. Holcroft has more than twenty-five years experience working as a housing counselor, mortgage banker and community lender. Ms. Holcroft has worked with Genesis Housing Corporation since 2001 and teaches monthly classes on credit, money management and the home buying process. Ms. Holcroft also provides individual housing counseling sessions to help clients achieve their financial goals.  Ms. Holcroft has worked with families to restructure their mortgages, avoid foreclosures and reduce their debts.
 
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling Genesis Housing Corporation at 610-275-4357 or online at www.genesishousing.org.
 
Genesis Housing Corporation’s housing counseling programs provide free classes and individual counseling helping over 4,800 clients. Monthly classes focus on topics not taught in regular school including understanding credit, credit repair, money management, saving plans, grant programs and understanding the home buying process including selecting a realtor and finding the best mortgage.
 
Since 1994, Genesis Housing Corporation has served Montgomery County as a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation and is dedicated to the development of affordable housing and educating consumers on housing and financial issues.  Genesis Housing Corporation has been certified as a FannieMae Counseling Agency and is approved by PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing counseling. Genesis Housing Corporation is also an approved agency for many programs including the Montgomery County First-time Home Buyers Program and the Norristown First-time Home Buyers Program.  In addition, Genesis Housing Corporation has developed affordable housing by rehabilitating vacant homes and by building new homes for lower income homebuyers. Genesis Housing Corporation also renovates existing owner-occupied homes for eligible lower income families. Affordable renovated homes are currently available in Pottstown.
For more information on Genesis Housing Corporation programs, please call 610-275-4357 or visit our web site at www.genesishousing.org.
 
The workshops are sponsored by Susquehanna Bank and offered in conjunction with Genesis Housing Corporation. Genesis Housing Corporation is not affiliated with Susquehanna Bank.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT THIS FRIDAY ON HIGH SCHOOL LAWN

Kick off the last weekend of summer with a movie!

MARMADUKE

Friday, August 26, 2011

8:00 p.m.

Front lawn of Pottstown High School

No Cost

Bring your own blanket, chairs & snacks

Call 610-970-6735 with questions

Mercury article features SCORE, next host of Positively Pottstown Happy Hour

As part of their “Positives in Pottstown” series this month, The Mercury recently featured the local chapter of SCORE, an all-volunteer business counseling organization. SCORE is an acronym for Service Corps of Retired Executives. This non-profit, located at 244 High Street in the New York Plaza building, is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and will host the next Positively!Pottstown Happy Hour on September 16th. Read the article here. And visit their website – pottstownscore.org – to learn more about SCORE’s workshops and mentoring options. They are a great resource not only for entrepreneurs starting new businesses, but for existing business owners who want to brush up on certain skills in order to optimize their operations.

If you’d like to attend the next Happy Hour and meet the folks at SCORE, send an email to positivelypottstown@gmail.com.

 

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