NGOING EVENTS:

USED BOOK SALE

The Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St, Pottstown.  There is a wonderful selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices at the Labyrinth.  Many popular authors are available.  There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books.   Small gift items are also available at a low price.  Hours of operation are Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The first Saturday of each month, we sell a bag of books for $5 plus tax and we provide the bag!

FREE BEAD NIGHTS AND JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

Being offered year round at Buttercup Beads! Free community Bead Soiree nights twice a month, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Huge variety of jewelry making classes also available for novice and/or experienced beaders. Check Web site for dates and details at www.buttercupbeads.com.  Buttercup Beads,   2151 E. High Street, Pottstown. For more information call 484-524-8231.

MOMS CLUB OF NEW HANOVER TOWNSHIP

The MOMS Club of New Hanover Township is a group of “Moms Offering Moms Support” for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children.  We hold monthly business meeting on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.  Our meetings are held at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children are always welcome . If you are interested in membership or attending one of our meetings, please contact our MVP at 484-300-6466 or via e-mail at momsclubofnht@yahoo.com.  For more information about our club , please visit our Web site  www.momsclubofnht.webs.com.  

POTTSGROVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES

BAND REHEARSALS

Pottsgrove Community Band September through June. Rehearsals at Pottsgrove High School every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

 

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

For September through June in the Ringing Rocks Elementary School Gymnasium every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.  For more information on activities, call 484-300-9637 or visit the Web site at  www.pottsgroverec.com.

MEATOUT VEGETARIAN/VEGAN SUPPORT AND OUTREACH

Are you Vegetarian? Vegan? Why?

Do you have questions or advice?

Do you have children who are or who want to be vegetarian? Wouldn’t it be nice to meet once a month for a potluck lunch or dinner?  Maybe rotate at one another’s homes or meet as a group at restaurants that serve veg fare? Come join us!  Bring a friend, a recipe to share and your stories. If this sounds like fun to you, please let us know. For your health, the planet and the animals.  Contact Georgia or Veronica Smith at Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-970-4539.

PRO-ACT FAMILY PROGRAM

Each month PRO-ACT hosts a Family Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a loved one. The programs begin on the first Wednesday of each month and run for three consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sessions meet at Creative Health, 11 Robinson Street, Pottstown. Sessions are free and confidential: first names

only.  To register, call the PRO-ACT advocacy hotline, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., at 800-221-6333.

PMMC EVENTS

PMMC SUPPORT GROUPS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Every Tuesday evening.  For more information call 610-970-7363.

BIPOLAR DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. in the PMMC Boardroom #1 on the ground floor.  For more information call 610-327-7633.

BREAST SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building).  For more information call 610-327-7719.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Private Dining Room “A” (ground floor) at PMMC.  For more information call 610-327-7633.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Private Dining Room “A” (ground floor) at PMMC.  For more information call 610-327-7463.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the second and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building).  For more information call 610-327-7596.

PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP

“Man to Man”, meets the third Wednesday of every month at noon  Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building).  For more information call 610-327-7585.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Chesmont #1, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd., 1st Floor Rear.  For more information call: 610-327-7596.

MATERNITY UPCOMING EVENTS

LAMAZE (4 Sessions)

February 15, 22, March 1, 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the PMMC Boardroom, Ground Floor.  To register call 610-327-7147.

SENIOR CIRCLE EVENTS

PILATES

6 Week Evening Program — bring your Yoga mat.  (Attendance is limited to 20).  Wednesdays, February 17, 24 at 6 p.m. in the Chesmont Classrooms.  To Register Call 610-327-7699.

EXERCISE CLASS

February 16, 18, 23, 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Congregation Mercy & Truth, Keim Street.  For specific dates call 610-327-7699.

GENTLE YOGA FOR SENIORS

February 17, 24 at 9 a.m. at Villa of Morlatton.  For specific dates call 610-327-7699.

WATER AEROBICS

February 15, 22 at 2:15 p.m. at the Boyertown YMCA.  For specific dates call 610-327-7699.

LUNCH N LEARN

Keeping Active Without Knee and Hip Pain.  February 16 at 11 a.m. Presented by Alan Cooper, M.D.  Chesmont Classrooms - Limited Seating.  Call to register, 610-327-7699.

FREE SCREENINGS

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS – NO Registration Necessary

February 18 from 1  to 3 p.m. at  WalMart, Bechtelsville;

March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Birdsboro IGA, Birdsboro;

March 12     from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Michaels Craft Store, Rt. 100;

March 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at WalMart, Bechtelsville;

April 9 from 11 a.m.   to 2 p.m. at Michaels Craft Store, Rt. 100;

April 13    from 9 a.m. to noon at Birdsboro IGA, Birdsboro;

April 15    from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at WalMart, Bechtelsville.

 

PRO-ACT FAMILY PROGRAM

Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. Facilitated by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these information and support programs begin on the first Wednesday of each month and run for three consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sessions meet at Creative Health, 11 Robinson St., Pottstown, Pa. Sessions are free and confidential - first names only.

To register, call the PRO-ACT advocacy hotline, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., at 800-221-6333, or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Education Program link.

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS:

WINTER CHORAL FESTIVAL

The Hill School’s annual Winter Choral Festival will be held on Friday, February 12, at 7:15 p.m. in the theatre of The Hill School Center For The Arts (CFTA). The festival, which is scheduled to run approximately two hours, is free of charge and open to the public. It will feature songs performed by The Hill School’s Chorus, Glee Club, and the select a cappella groups Hilltones (all male) and Hilltrebles (all female). The program, titled “Folk Music:  Near and Far,” is in celebration of The Hill’s 2009-10 academic theme “A Common Humanity.”  The music performed will represent Ireland, Scotland, Korea, Venezuela, America, as well as many other countries.  For more information on the Winter Music Festival, please contact The Hill School Center For The Arts box office at 610-326-1000, extension 6540, or e-mail bmerriam@thehill.org.

FOOTBALL BANQUET

The Pottsgrove Falcons football banquet will be held at Rivercrest

Golf Club on Sunday, February 14,  from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. Payment may be sent to Pottsgrove Falcon Football Club, Pottsgrove High School, 1345 Kauffman Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, by January 28, or contact cfoust@pgsd.org for additional information.

ART SHOW AND SALE

The Pottstown Area Artists Guild will be celebrating its Fiftieth Anniversary this year.  We are having our annual "Membership Art Show and Sale" at Historic Yellow Springs Gallery in Chester Springs from February 5 to the 21.  A reception with the artists in attendance will be held Sunday, February 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.  The Valentine's Day themed party is open to the public at no charge.  For information contact Terry Souders at 610-970-9009, Suzanne Halstead at 610-827-7414, or visit www.yellowsprings.org and www.paag.info for information, gallery hours, and directions.

ASH WEDNESDAY CELEBRATION

Hope UMC is inviting everyone to the Ash Wednesday Celebration Worship at 7 p.m. on February 17.  Communion will be served and ashes available for signifying repentance before God.  The church is at 117 North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville. For more information call 610-385- 7141 or email admin@hopechurchamity.org.

REJOICING SPIRITS

Fellowship and worship that is welcoming to persons with developmental disabilities is all part of our upcoming “Rejoicing Spirits” worship service to be held at New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 21, at 3 p.m.  Light refreshments beginning at 2:30 p.m.   Rejoicing Spirits is a monthly worship service and fellowship time designed to engage caregivers, families, and members of the congregation and community in joyous singing and hearing of God’s Word.  New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 2941 Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville.  For information call Debbie Peters at 484-948-8926 or Pastor Tom Lang at 610-326-1335.  E-mail Pr. Lang at pastorlang@comcast.net.

JAMMIN' IN B-TOWN

Sunday, February 21, at the Keystone Fire Company, Walnut and  Spring Streets, Boyertown, from 1 pm to 4 pm.  Any musicians that would like to play, come out and join the fun.  Public Invited - Come and enjoy country music and a  variety of old time favorites.  Doors open at noon.  Admission by donation.  Food available by Keystone Fire Company and baked goods by Lions Club.  Donations received will benefit the Boyertown Lions Club projects.

BASKET BINGO

The Woman’s Club of Birdsboro is hosting their 11th Annual Basket Bingo on Sunday, February 21, at 1 p.m.  Doors open at noon at the Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, Main and Mill Streets in Birdsboro.  There will be 25 games, specials, raffles and door prizes galore. Refreshments are available. Call Beverly at 610-582-1036. Seating is limited. Proceeds will benefit surrounding community non-profit organizations.

FLYING BOARD SHOOT

The Monarch Fire Company at 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monacacy, is having a flying board shoot on February 28, starting at noon. Call 610-385-3310 for more information.

MARCH EVENTS:

SPRING BASKET PARTY FUNDRAISER

Gilbertsville Elementary School will host its 14th annual Spring Basket Party fundraiser on Friday March 26, in the school gymnasium. Hundreds of themed baskets, door prizes and  outstanding grand prizes will be raffled throughout the evening.  Advanced tickets for this sell-out event are strongly encouraged and may be purchased at Gilbertsville Elementary School at 36 Congo Road or by calling 610-705-5897.  Guests who purchase a ticket receive 25 basket chances, door prize chances, complimentary coffee, tea, and dessert. Soda and bottled water will be available for a nominal cost.   Additional basket chances will also be available for sale.  Any questions about this event should be directed to Erica Fisher at 610-705-5897.

BUNNY TRAILS AND PUPPY TAILS

Your dog's picture with the Easter Bunny! Saturday, March, 27,  from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the  Coventry Animal Hospital, 1620 New Schuykill Road (Route 724), East Coventry.  One photo with the Easter Bunny for a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society; two or more dogs in the same photo is $15.  All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.  For more info www.relayforlife.org/barkpapottstown or contact Angie Henderson, akhenderson@comcast.net 484-614-9758.

 

THE COLONIAL THEATRE

227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville.  Call 610-917-1228 for information, or visit  www.thecolonialtheatre.com.

BOGART CLASSICS

CASABLANCA

Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m.

HIGH SIERRA

Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m.

THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE

Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

1950s OSCAR CONTENDERS

A PLACE IN THE SUN

Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m.

THE QUIET MAN

Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY

Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m.

ON THE WATERFRONT

Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

SHORTS FOR TOTS

Saturday, February 13 at 2 p.m.

SEGAL PUPPET THEATRE

Saturday, February 20 at 2 p.m.

TWO OF A KIND

Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m.

 award-winning duo comprised of the husband and wife team David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans.

SHAOLIN SOCCER

Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m.

 

LOONEY TUNES

Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m.

DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE

Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m.

BILLY KELLY LIVE!

Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m.

ERAGON

Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m.

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHTZOMBIE

Friday, March 12 at 9:45 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS TWO FUNNY PHILLY GUYS

Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS ENTRAIN with SLO-MO and BEN ARNOLD

Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m.   

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS GEORGE WINSTON

Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS RICHIE HAVENS

Friday, April 9 at 8 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS SONNY LANDRETH

Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS TEMPEST

Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS ROGER MCGUINN

Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

 

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS AL STEWART

Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m.

PERKIOMEN VALLEY LIBRARY AT SCHWENKSVILLE

MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION

A monthly book discussion on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library located at the corner of Second and Church Sts. in Schwenksville  Please join us in the library auditorium for light refreshments and stimulating conversation.  It is recommended that attendees read the book prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Please call 610-287-8360 to register or for more information.

EVENING FAMILY STORY TIME

Evening Family Story Time on the front lawn of the Perkiomen Valley Library (weather permitting), with Miss Katie or Miss Emily on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.  Call 610-287-8360 for more information.

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