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Dance company embraces Halloween season with haunted dance theater on Oct. 6th

The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company brings the magic of Halloween to Pottstown in a haunted dance theater on October 6th entitled “Tales From the Krypt.” See haunted theme dance set to the music of Oingo Boingo, Michael Jackson, and This Mortal Coil.

The performance begins at 7:30pm and will take place at the Pottstown Dance Theatre, 72 West Main St., Pottstown, PA 19465. Admission is $10 at the door and will culminate in a Halloween bash – costumes optional!

Begin your Halloween season with this fun, spooky event. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company. For more information visit the Company website at www.svrdc.org or call 484-941-0683.

3rd Annual Antique Appraisal event tonight at ArtFusion 19464

FYI: ArtFusion 19464 is the former Gallery School of Pottstown/Gallery on High!

This evening, Thursday, October 4 from 6-8 pm, ArtFusion 19464 is hosting a joint fundraiser with Forgotten Cats, a local group dedicated to helping many of the stray and abandoned cats in our neighborhoods. Eileen Rhoads, of Rhoads Auction and Antiques, is generously donating her time and expertise for this event. Please RSVP to 610-326-2506 or by email.

The event runs from 6:00-8:00pm at ArtFusion’s 254 E. High St. location. Your $15 entrance fee includes appraisal of one item. Each additional item is $5, with a maximum of three items per person. Light refreshments will be served.

Formerly The Gallery School of Pottstown/@ The Gallery on High
254 E. High St.
Pottstown, PA 19464

www.artfusion19464.org

About ArtFusion 19464
Formerly The Gallery School of Pottstown, ArtFusion 19464 is a non-profit community art center dedicated to making the arts accessible to everyone.  Our mission  is to enrich the lives of the residents in the greater Pottstown area through the visual arts, regardless of ethnicity and economic situations. Our goal is to spark creativity, build self-confidence and develop community bonds through education, mentoring and community service.
About Forgotten Cats
Forgotten Cats helps many of the stray and abandoned cats in our neighborhoods. They help the animals receive needed medical care, get them spayed or neutered and find them a forever home.
About Rhoads Auction and Antiques

Ron and Eileen Rhoads Auction and Antiques can be found at 383 Ben Franklin Highway West, Douglassville, PA 19518.  They have fifty years in the business and are the second generation serving the Delaware Valley.

Happy Hour this Friday at FASTSIGNS with Boneyard Joe’s BBQ!

Everyone in the Pottstown region is invited to every Positively!Pottstown Happy Hour. This is a fun, low-key networking and social opportunity to make connections. Except for one month off in the summers, they have been held monthly since October of 2010. We typically get about 40-50 people at each event. Besides featuring the work of local businesses, non-profits and restaurants, these mixers have led to some wonderful collaborations and partnerships in the arts, real estate, business, healthy living, non-profits, you name it.

Join us at FASTSIGNS of Pottstown at 180 Shoemaker Road for this month’s Happy Hour!

Friday, October 5th from 5-7 pm

Bill Wellen and his staff are opening their doors for fun, networking, and a demonstration of just how they pull off their sign-making magic.

Food by Boneyard Joe’s, House of Great Sandwiches & BBQ!

Suggested donation of $5, as always.

RSVP to positivelypottstown@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

FASTSIGNS of Pottstown

180 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464

The Positively Pottstown Happy Hour…since 2010

Grumpy’s Butternut Squash soup wins first prize at Carousel of Flavor; get some tomorrow!

Grumpy’s butternut squash soup won FIRST Prize at the Carousel of Flavor, Pottstown’s outstanding culinary festival that drew thousands to downtown Pottstown this past Sunday. (Speaking of food, more than 1,500 hot dogs were distributed at Pottstown Airport Day, another feather in Pottstown’s cap!) Grumpy’s is at 137 E. High Street, across from Borough Hall. Stop by or call in your order to 610-323-1232. Here’s what’s on tap at Grumpy’s this week:

TUESDAY
SOUPS: Split Pea w/ Ham & Roasted Pepper and Chicken Veloati
SANDWICHES: Pepper Crusted Eye Round w/ Caramelized onion mayo
SIDES: Greek Pasta Salad
Dessert: Sticky Bun Bread Pudding

WEDNESDAY: VEGETARIAN DAY
SOUP: Carousel WINNER! Butternut Squash & Turkey Noodle
SANDWICH: Grilled Mediterranian Wrap
SIDES: Tabbulli w/ White Beans – Trio of chili crusted potatoes

THURSDAY
SOUP:Crab Bisque & White Bean & Spinach
SANDWICH: Meatloaf / Corned Beef
SIDES: Mashed Potatoes / Roasted Beets

FRIDAY
SOUP: NE Clam Chowder – Turkey & Rice
SANDWICH: The Dagwwod / Chicken Italiano Wrap
SIDES: Mac n Cheese – Tomato / Red Onion Salad w/ Blue Cheese

SATURDAY: TBA

9th Annual Carousel of Flavor this Sunday!

One of Pottstown’s premier events is taking place this Sunday in the 100 block of High Street – the 9th Annual Carousel of Flavor to benefit The Carousel of Pottstown project.

“Delight in tastings from the area’s best restaurants, discover handmade treasures from talented craftspeople, dance to the music, and just simply enjoy this day outside that puts the fun in our favorite Carousel fundraiser!” says the event’s Facebook page.

Seventeen area restaurants will be participating. Scout out what’s available, get your food tickets, then go and eat until your stomach’s content. And the wine and beer garden will be double in size this year.

The Carousel of Flavor runs from 12-4 pm. Thousands of visitors come out and every year it grows bigger; 7,000-8,000 are predicted to turn out this year. Get there early. For more info on what it’s all about, check out The Mercury’s story from yesterday here.

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!

Homeschoolers invited to Pottsgrove Manor on Oct. 5th

This comes to us from the folks at Pottsgrove manor…

On Friday, October 5, from 10:00am to 2:00 pm, homeschoolers are invited to historic Pottsgrove Manor for a fun-filled and educational field trip that will let them explore the skills, trades, and pastimes of the 18thcentury.

Around the grounds, children will be able to participate in hands-on activities led by Pottsgrove Manor’s staff and volunteers, including candle-dipping, quill pen writing, historic toys and games, laundry, and colonial dress-up.  Guests will get to visit with farm animals like sheep and rabbits and learn how their hair would be spun into yarn.  Participants will also see demonstrations of 18th-century crafts, open-hearth cooking, and food preservation.  The first floor of the Pottsgrove Manor mansion will be open for self-guided tours, with volunteers stationed in the rooms to share the house’s history and answer questions.  The museum shop will be open for the purchase of books, games, souvenirs, and more.

This program is ideal for elementary-aged students and is open to individual homeschool families, homeschool groups, and small school and church groups.  The cost is $5 per child.  Call 610-326-4014 to pre-register or for more information.  Activities will be ongoing throughout the day; allow at least two hours for the visit.  As most activities will be outdoors, this program will be held weather-permitting.  Limited parking and handicapped spots are available in the Pottsgrove Manor parking lot.  Visitors may also park directly across on King Street in the Quality Inn parking lot.

Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Division of the Assets and Infrastructure Department.

Regular museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  Tours are given on the hour.  The last tour of the day begins at 3:00pm.  Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610-326-4014.  For more information and a full calendar of events, visit the website at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.  Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PottsgroveManor.

Assistant Superintendent at Pottstown to step up in wake of Lindley resignation

In what is turning out to be a day for education-related posts, please see Frank Otto’s Mercury story today about Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Sparagana agreeing to put off his retirement in order to become acting Superintendent through this school year as the  district seeks a permanent replacement for Dr. Reed Lindley, who resigned unexpectedly on September 20th. A huge “thank you” goes out to Dr. Sparagana and his family for continuing to serve the community in this capacity.

“Pottstown Asst. Superintendent Sparagana to put off retirement” by Frank Otto.

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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