Pottstown’s Schuylkill River Festival this Saturday!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis year’s Schuylkill Riverfest takes place on Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 from noon until 6pm at Riverfront Park (140 College Drive in Pottstown).

Learn to Kayak along the river between 12 and 4:30 where kayaks and equipment will be available for a low cost ($15/half hour) through the day. Take a kayak tour at 4:30: Take a 2-mile paddle trip to Tow Path Park – shuttle & equipment is available at a small cost of $35. You can register the day of or go to    https://www.facebook.com/TakeItOutdoorsAG   or  takeitoutdoorsag@gmail.com or 610-656-3969 (first come basis).

Historic River Walks at 1:00pm AND 4:00pm –  presented by the staff of Pottsgrove Manor.

Artists and Crafters will be present to display their creative arts and local music will be heard throughout the day!

Join in for the First Annual “ARTICLE EVENT” in which we provide your pallet (a bike and recycled materials) and YOU provide the creativity! Please contact Sheila Dugan for more information at 610-323-5400 – We will have a Peoples Choice award given to the most creative bike – $200!

Magician-Illusionist Kyle & Kelly will entertain at 5pm and then move into the downtown at Steel River Playhouse where they will wow the adults as they await the curtain call for “Spring Awakening” – (This musical is suggested for 15 years and older – adult content) – OR after a lovely dinner at the local restaurants (where more local music will be performed) – join ARTFusion19464 for their show “We Were Soldiers” between 6pm and 8pm in the downtown.

Live music throughout the streets and art throughout the restaurants! Come see what’s happening in Pottstown! OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Other Activities include Belly Dance demonstrations, Reiki, Palm Reading, Card Reading, A Drum Circle, (bring your drum and join in), Yoga Demonstrations and Martial Arts, Minute Massages, and more . Food vendors and A Beer Garden will also be available for everyone to enjoy this fun day!

Children’s Activities will include Pony Rides ($) and a Petting Zoo from 12:30 to 4:30, Crafts and Face Painting from 12:00 to 6:00 pm brought to you by ArtFusion19464, and at 5:00 pm enjoy the Magical Illusions of Kyle and Kelly. Rainbow the Clown will be present all day long to have balloon sculptures and face painting as well.

Help send The Pottstown High School AP Gov. and AP Calc. students  to Greece! They will be selling baked goods to help them raise funds for this fabulous opportunity.

Don’t forget from 6 to 8pm the fun continues in the downtown! Join our restaurants for some fabulous food and end at ARTFusion19464 for their “We were Soldiers” Display – stories about Vietnam from Veterans of the war. ALSO Steel River Playhouse is having their Musical “Spring Awakening” (adult themed) starting at 8pm. Kyle & Kelly – Illusionists will be in the lobby between 6:30 and 7:30 to entertain you while you enjoy the atmosphere of the theater. Grumpy’s will be having live music by Michael Kropp, local musician playing classic acoustic pop-rock as well as a complimentary light hors-d’œuvre spread. Visit the Brick House for their nightly specials and enjoy their newest menu items. West End Alley is now open at 105 High St. Juan Carlos welcomes Russell Ferrara and Acoustic Duo “Lights Out” will be playing along the street in the downtown between 6pm and 8pm.

Join Pottstown as it shows you the arts and fine dining available throughout the downtown! 

 

Hope Rocks benefit at Norco Fire Hall this Saturday

Lauren and John Fritz and friends are holding a benefit to raise funds for home renovations related to their sons, who both suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. More info is available at www.hoperocks.info.  There is also a facebook page and blog at Hope Rocks for Jake and Ryan.

Jake and Ryan (ages 10 and 6) have a form of MD called Duchenne with no cure and little treatment.  Their family is working with a local non-profit, Happy 2 be Home, to raise funds to modify their home for the kids.

The Hope Rocks for Jake and Ryan Benefit will be Saturday, October 12th, 7-11 pm at the Norco Fire Hall Banquet Room.  The night will include a BBQ dinner by Moyer’s Catering, live music by Andy & Company, and a Silent Auction with many wonderful items,  Tickets are $30.  All proceeds go to Happy 2 be Home, and will help them to create an accessible home for Jake and Ryan.

 

National Grocer ALDI Brings New Jobs to Pennsylvania

ALDI will host a local hiring event for Manager Trainee positions open to the public on October 15.

 Reading, Pa. – Oct. 7, 2013 – Known for offering wages significantly higher than the industry standard, ALDI will host a hiring event for Manager Trainee positions for its southeastern Pennsylvania-area stores on Tuesday, Oct. 15. This position has a starting salary of $52,000 based on a 40-hour work week and is designed to lead to a Store Manager position.

The hiring event is part of the continued growth of ALDI in the area, which is expanding grocery retail options in the market with the ALDI brand promise of high-quality grocery items at unbeatable prices.

What:                                    ALDI hiring event for stores in Allentown, Pottstown, and Reading, Pa.

Who:                                      ALDI representatives & local residents currently seeking employment opportunities

When:                                   Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where:                                 ALDI, 1010 Cedar Top Road, Reading, PA 19607

 Positions:                            • Manager Trainee – $25.00 per hour

 Job Requirements:          • Must be 18 years or older to apply

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be available to work anytime between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

• Retail experience preferred

• Management experience preferred for Manager Trainees

• Drug screening and background check

• Ability to lift 45 pounds

 Quick Facts:                     

• ALDI offers employees generous compensation that is considered well above the industry standard

• Part-time staff working at least 20 hours a week receive full health insurance, dental coverage and 401K

About ALDI Inc.

A leader in the grocery retailing industry, ALDI operates more than 1,200 US stores in 32 states, primarily from Kansas to the East Coast. More than 25 million customers each month save up to 50 percent* on their grocery bills, benefiting from the ALDI simple and streamlined approach to retailing. ALDI sells more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery and household items, primarily under its exclusive brands, which must meet or exceed the national name brands on taste and quality. ALDI is so confident in the quality of its products, the company offers a Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the purchase price. For more information about ALDI, visit www.aldi.us.

 *Based upon a price comparison of comparable products sold at leading national retail grocery stores.

 

MOSAIC Produce Stand Open Again this Saturday at Garden!

This comes to us from Laura Washington, MOSAIC Community Garden Manager…
The Produce and Information Stand will Open Again this Saturday at the Garden at 423 Chestnut Street!
 
Thanks to our generous garden members and our generous garden plots, we have plenty tomatoes, green peppers, herbs and local fruit for sale!
Stop by and pick up the latest copy of Organic Gardening or other information on food justice and where to buy fresh, wholesome foods in our local area!  We have a list of local organizations and companies who offer nothing but the best.  Pick up a copy during your garden visit this Saturday!
The stand and information stand will be open for business on Saturday, October 5th at 9:30 AM sharp!
 
Be sure to get there early so you don’t miss out on some of the super-fresh items being offered Saturday!  This may be your last chance…
 
 
MOSAIC is Popping UP Everywhere!  Catch Us “If You Can” at these LOCAL EVENTS!
 
MOSAIC has a table at this year’s Schuylkill River Festival
 
12pm to 6pm at Riverfront Park, 6pm to 8pm Art and Music on High Street. Music, Art, Kayak Rides, Stone Skipping Contest, “Artcicle” Recycled Bike Event, Historic Walking Tours, Petting Zoo, Food, Beer Garden and More!
Saturday, October 19, 2013 and Friday October 26, 2013
 
MOSAIC has a table on Oct. 19th at the Hill School and is lending a helping hand on the 25th along with the Hill School as part of the CARES endeavor!  CARES, which stands for Community, Awareness, Responsibility, Empowerment and Sustainability is a two-day event pioneered by the Hill School, the Borough of Pottstown and Pottstown School District.  
 
The events were designed to  increase community activism, spruce up Pottstown’s core neighborhood, and create momentum for additional efforts. 
 
The 19th is an information and awareness event being held at the Hill School.  The event will offer a variety of services and resources, including a blood drive.  If you would like to register to donate, please visit http://vols.pt/M8yrqe and select the time that’s best for you. Thank you!
 
October 25th is the day planned to spruce up Pottstown!  Please email me to find out more and to learn how you can be a part of this great opportunity!

It may be fall, but “Spring Awakening” is at Steel River Playhouse

Courtesy of Steel River Playhouse
Courtesy of Steel River Playhouse

The rock musical Spring Awakening opened last weekend at Steel River Playhouse at 245 E. High Street in Pottstown. (Actor Matt Degaetano is shown at left.) It will run Thursdays through Sundays, through October 13th. There will be a facilitated discussion this evening following the show. It will be led by Dr. Marvin Marsh of First Baptist Church in Pottstown and Jena Stoltzfus of Creative Health. The show this evening begins at 7:30 pm. Scroll down for all the details about showtimes and click here for the Mercury’s review, which calls the show “compelling musical theater.”

 

Facilitated Discussion Thursday; Talk-Back Sunday

SPRING AWAKENING (rock musical)

Book and lyrics by Steven Sater; Music by Duncan Sheik

Director – Dr. Beverly Redman; Music Director – Deborah Stimson-Snow

Thursdays thru Sundays, thru Oct 13th

Contains mature themes, sexual content, and adult language

 Winner of 8 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), 4 Olivier Awards (including Best Musical), and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Spring Awakening is a cross-generational phenomenon that transcends age and cultural barriers! It’s a high energy musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s controversial expressionistic play from 1891, about the trials, tribulations, and exhilaration of the teen years – issues that still resonate with teens and adults today. Told with poignancy and passion, it’s a fast-paced, gripping celebration of youth and self-discovery in a world of unresponsive adults. With a true indie-rock score, the music has been described as “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” (Entertainment Weekly).

Facilitated Panel Discussion – Thurs, Oct 3rd!

Dr. Marvin A. Marsh (First Baptist Church); Jena Stoltzfus (Creative Health)

The public is invited to attend a facilitated panel discussion about the important themes and issues presented in Spring Awakening, immediately following the performance this Thursday, October 3rd. Curtain time is 7:30 pm; panel discussion will begin at approximately 9:45 pm. All are welcome. For those wishing to see the show in advance, ticket information is listed below.

Pottstown Mercury Review!

http://www.pottsmerc.com/arts-and-entertainment/20131002/steel-rivers-spring-awakening-is-compelling-musical-theater

 

Our Cast!

The Spring Awakening cast includes Maddie Aicher as Wendla (Pottstown), Madison Devlin as Martha (Boyertown), Casey Cloonan as Thea (Honey Brook), Dona Marie Pizzo as Anna (Eagleville), Kira Clements as Ilse (King of Prussia), Amanda Gray as Jennifer (Douglassville), Karissa Smith as Krista (Boyertown), Sami Kolb as Liesl (Spring City), Matt DeGaetano as Melchior (Downingtown), Andrew Patterson as Moritz (Coatesville), Robb Russ as Hanschen (Philadelphia), Zach Reynolds as Ernst (Jeffersonville), Mike Styer as Georg (Spring City), Andrew Pierce as Otto (Downingtown), AJ Sermarini as Gerard (Boyertown), Cory Taylor as Robert (Lansdale), and Aileen McCullough as Adult Woman (Morgantown).  Neal Newman as Adult Man (Wayne) appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association.

 

SPRING AWAKENING (rock musical)

Contains mature themes, sexual content, and adult language

Thursday

7:30 pm

Oct 3 & 10

Friday

8:00 pm

Oct 4 & 11

Saturday

8:00 pm

Oct 5 & 12

Sunday

3:00 pm

Oct 6 & 13

Special Events

Facilitated Discussion – Thursday, Oct 3rd

Parents, Teens, Young Adults, Educators

Rev. Dr. Marvin A Marsh, pastor of First Baptist Church

Jena Stoltzfus, Director of Police Liaison and SAFE Services, Creative Health Services

Discussion of the show’s themes and application to today’s relationships

Immediately following the performance

Oct 6th

Talk-backs with the cast and crew!

Tickets

ADULT: $27 (Thurs $24)

SENIOR (65+): $24 (Thurs $21)

STUDENT/CHILD: $17 (Thurs $15)

Group Discounts and Reception Rooms Available!

Contact subscriber@steelriver.org

Or call Velva at 610.970.1199

Deep Discounts – Limited Time Offer!

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

Shrek the Musical, Spring Awakening, The Piano Lesson, The Music Man, Accomplice, August: Osage County, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] and more!

Show Descriptions

http://www.steelriver.org/current-season/2012-2013-season-calendar/

Package Pricing

http://www.steelriver.org/current-season/subscription-plans/

Need help? Contact subscriber@steelriver.org

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STEEL RIVER COMMUNITY SURVEY

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Link to Survey

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e7tbilkdhiyttdn3/start

Pottstown Regional Public Library Joins Foundation Center’s National Network

This comes to us from the Pottstown Regional Public Library…

Thanks to a grant from the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, nonprofit organizations and other grant-seekers in the tri-county area now have access to a valuable new collection of resources at Pottstown Regional Public Library.  The library has been accepted as a member of the Funding Information Network of the Foundation Center of New York.

The Foundation Center is the leading authority on connecting grant-seeking nonprofit organizations with philanthropic institutions.  Established in 1956, the Foundation Center of New York supports a nationwide network of resource centers, such as the one at Pottstown Regional Public Library.  These resources provide the tools and training needed to connect grant-seekers with grant-makers.  For more info about the Foundation Center, visit foundationcenter.org.

The Pottstown Regional Public Library now offers free access to detailed information on grant-makers and how to apply for grants. The Foundation Directory Online, Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, Foundation Center Philanthropy In/Sight, print directories, and proposal writing guides are some of the available resources. The Foundation Directory Online allows a grant-seeker to search by their area of interest, their geographic location, the size of grant, and other parameters.

Trained staff members and computers are available to help searchers make the best use of these resources.  As a member of the Funding Information Network, the Pottstown Regional Public Library will be holding training sessions on how to effectively use these resources and identify potential funders.

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Visit  www.pottstownfoundation.org  for more information about the Foundation. Discover Pottstown area’s online community at www.missionhealthyliving.org to learn and share great information on how to lead a healthier life. You can also follow Mission Healthy Living on Facebook and Twitter.

Friends of African Union Church of S. Coventry holds weekend events

This Saturday, October 5th at 8 a.m., the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry will be holding a benefit craft and flea market at Reed’s Recycle Antiques, 1503 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465.  This is on Rt. 23 one mile west of Rt. 100.  Proceeds will help fund the preservation of a long-forgotten 19th century church and burial site in South Coventry. An historic marker has now been installed to draw attention to the location on Coventryville Road.
Then, on Sunday October 6th, there will be a one-hour presentation at Warwick Park in Knauertown on Route 23 at 2 pm.  This is an offering of the Chesco Education Series.  The one-hour presentation will cover the history, present status and preservation plans for a 19th century church and burial ground. The site is being preserved by the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry, a public charity. Join them for some forgotten local history and learn what planning is being done to preserve and maintain this site.

Gorgeous Victorian available at 259 Walnut Street

There’s a beautifully restored Victorian on the market for $164,900 at 259 Walnut Street in Pottstown. Looks like it’s got a 2-story garage with a workshop; this is a huge added benefit in a Pottstown home. I pass by this charming block periodically just because it’s got several lovely homes with wonderful front porches. It’s in the vicinity of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Pottstown School District administration building. The home can be seen on this YouTube video. It’s listed by Brian Kelly of Kelly Real Estate. Check it out!

Carousel of Flavor underway in Pottstown now thru 4 pm!

THE CAROUSEL OF FLAVOR IS JUST ABOUT UNDERWAY!!

A HUGE FOOD FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN POTTSTOWN — NOW!

Date : Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m.

100 Block of High Street, Pottstown in front of Borough Hall

STUFF YOURSELF WITH FOOD FROM A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND CATERERS!!

Expanded wine and beer garden this year!

Over 6,000 attended last year. Featuring live bands, crafters and entertainment for children of all ages.

The Carousel at Pottstown and Carousel of Flavor website.

“When We Were Soldiers” opens tomorrow at ArtFusion 19464

I am so grateful and proud to have been part of “When We Were Soldiers,” an exhibit showcasing the stories, memories, and artifacts of local Vietnam veterans. It opens tomorrow at ArtFusion 19464, at 254 E. High Street, in Pottstown. See the Mercury’s awesome coverage here.

An opening reception and welcome home ceremony will run from 5-8 pm, beginning at the Borough parking lot at High and Charlotte Streets. There will be a motorcycle cavalcade and speakers to give the “welcome home” that these veterans never received. I, along with writer Parker Blaney, interviewed the vets this past summer and worked with them to draft narratives of their experiences, from getting drafted to their service, and their experiences coming home, re-integrating into civilian life, and the long-term effects of war. These men were brave once again to have this dialogue and agree to share it with the general public.

Cathy Paretti of ArtFusion has put their stories on homemade paper and combined them with photos and all kinds of articles that these veterans and others brought back with them. It will be a truly educational exhibit, appropriate for middle school students and older, about this time in our country’s history. Please plan to visit sometime between Sept. 20 – Nov. 9.

When We Were Soldiers: personal stories of our Vietnam Veterans

September 20-November 9
Opening reception September 20 from 5-8pm.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 610-326-2506.

ArtFusion 19464
254 E. High St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
610.326.2506
info@artfusion19464.org

Regular Hours

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

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