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Schuylkill Canal Association Fall Benefit Concert on Saturday, September 25th

2010-09-02T22:46:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, September 25th, the Schuylkill Canal Association will be hosting their annual Fall Benefit Concert. The concert begins at 4pm and features four bands headlined by the Melton Brothers. In addition to great live music, food and beverages will be provided by Sly Fox Brewery and other local providers.

For more information and for tickets, visit the SCA's Fall Music Festival page.

St. Basil's Fall Festival to be held October 20-24

2010-09-02T13:19:00.000-04:00

St. Basil's the Great is hosting a Fall Festival on October 20th-24th. The festival schedule is as follows:

Wed. October 20th: 5-10pm
Thu. October 21st: 5-10pm
Fri. October 22nd: 12-11pm
Sat. October 23: 5-11pm, ride matinee from 12-5pm, rides will be paused from 5-6pm during 5:00 mass
Sun. Octber 24: 2-8pm

The fair will feature Bingo on Wedensday and Thursday nights, kids games, American, Italian and Polish foods and Casino Nights on Friday and Saturday.

For more information, including a presale for wrist bands for the week, visit www.stbasilsfair.org.

Phoenixville Etruscan Majolica Talk at Phoenixville Public Library

2010-09-01T14:46:00.000-04:00

Phoenixville Public Library’s Fall Speakers & Events Series kicks off with a presentation on “Phoenixville Etruscan Majolica” on Monday, September 20, 7:00 PM at the Library. Jack Ertell of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area will be the speaker. In the late 19th century, Phoenixville was the site of a major producer of pottery, a popular style of that era known as majolica. Majolica pottery was made in several European countries as well as parts of the United States. The pottery produced in Phoenixville was noted particularly for its vivid colors and unique designs. Join us for this presentation on the beautiful and valued products manufactured in Phoenixville and the people who produced them.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Enjoy an all Jazz Weekend during the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Philadelphia Premium Outlets

2010-09-01T14:40:00.000-04:00

This weekend, catch some live jazz while shopping for deals at Philadelphia Premium Outlets:

Enjoy an all Jazz Weekend during the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Fri, Sept 3 - Mon, Sept 6
Extended Hours 9am -9pm all four days!

During our annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Philadelphia Premium Outlets, shoppers will enjoy savings greater than 25%-65% off at 150 designer and name brands stores including Adidas, Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, DKNY, Guess, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware and many more.

Shoppers can also enjoy smooth sounds as Coca-Cola presents an all Jazz Labor Day Weekend
Enjoy live entertainment this weekend in the Food Court courtyard from Noon - 4:00pm
Fri, Sept 3: Shawn Christie Jazz Trio
Sat, Sept 4: Falco Jazz Trio
Sun, Sept 5: Jazz Train Trio
All performances are weather permitting and are subject to change.

New Stores Now Open
Express Last Hurrah
Jos. A. Bank
New York & Company
Things Remembered
Toys“R”Us Outlet

Don’t miss the annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Philadelphia Premium Outlets, located off the Sanatoga exit off Route 422 in Limerick, PA, just 15 miles from King of Prussia and the Main Line and 35 miles from Center City. For directions and a complete list of stores, visit us online at www.premiumoutlets.com/philadelphia.

Wolfgang Books Reading Series Continues September 11th with Guest Author Tom McAllister

2010-08-31T12:36:00.002-04:00

Tom McAllister author of Bury Me in My Jersey: A Memoir of My Father, Football and Philly will be featured in the Wolfgang Books Reading Series at Steel City Coffee House.

Phoenixville, PA Tom McAllister, author of Bury Me in My Jersey: A Memoir of My Father, Football and Philly will visit Phoenixville, PA for the Saturday, September 11th installment of the Wolfgang Books Reading Series at Steel City Coffee House.

McAllister is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop and La Salle University. A Lecturer in the English Department at Temple University, his work has appeared in various publications. Bury Me in My Jersey is his first book, recently published by Random House.

“I always think of sports as something bigger than the game on the field,” says Jason Hafer, owner of Wolfgang Books and moderator of the Reading Series. “Tom’s book definitely addresses that, in addition to being a genuinely moving and sincere memoir.”

The Wolfgang Books Reading Series at Steel City Coffee House is collaboration between two of Phoenixville’s most distinctive businesses and began in March, 2010.It has been met with great success and aims to become one of the premier literary events in the Philadelphia area.

The format of the Reading Series is an informed interview with the author conducted by bookstore owner Jason Hafer, an author reading, audience questions, and a booksigning. Books are for sale at the event and prior to it at Wolfgang Books.

“This is the first event in our fall lineup,” says Hafer. “We’re happy to get it started with a Philadelphia area writer, plus it’s the day before the Eagles’ opening day.”

The event takes place on Saturday, September 11 at 3 pm at Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge St. Phoenixville, PA 19460). Attendees are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to get a good seat and pick up a cup of coffee or a snack. Free and open to the public.

The Soul Center Hosting 'Grand Beginning Event' on Saturday, September 11th

2010-08-31T12:32:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, September 11th, The Soul Center is hosting a 'Grand Beginning' open house. The event features free class samplings from 8am-4pm, a cocktail hour from 6-8pm and dance party from 8:45-9:45.

Visit thesoulcenter.com for a complete schedule of events.

Phoenixville Bike Day is this Saturday

2010-08-25T12:59:00.001-04:00

Phoenixville Bike Day returns for its second year this Saturday, August 28th. From their mailing list:

Phoenixville Bike Day is now only days away. Make sure you make it out this Saturday.

The Salty Dogs will be playing classic rock on the main stage and we have over 10 vendors.

Enjoy all the great Phoenixville restaurants and unique stores and motorcycles ONLY will park for free on Bridge St. between Main and Gay Streets.

Education Sunday Being Held This Saturday, August 28th

2010-08-25T12:52:00.000-04:00

Phoenixville , PA – On Saturday, August 28th, 2010 from 11am-2pm in the Andre Thorton Park (16 Main Street) the Concerned Parents of Phoenixville will be hosting a re-dedication to quality education. As another school year is fast approaching it’s time to become re-dedicated to quality education.

This event will be combined with a grand opening of the new Andre Thornton Park. State Representative Paul Drucker will speak about his new drug free school and park bill. The event is highlighted by Senator Andy Dinniman, as he will bring the 2010 Education Sunday message about moving forward towards academic achievements. Although it’s in the third year in Phoenixville, this is the first time in which all aspect of public education are brought together (Political, Community and the Phoenixville Area School District) for students and teachers.

Education Sunday dates back to 1878 as a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. It has been called the day that faith based organizations join together to offer God the work of education. This year's celebration is to honor the Teachers of East Pikeland and Schuylkill elementary schools in recognition of their academic achievements. After the event all the Teachers of these schools will receive a token of appreciation from the community organizations. This event is a combination of activities, and free school supplies will be given out as quantity lasts. Voter registration will also be available for everyone.

Radical Reels World Tour 2010 Coming to VFCC on Saturday, September 18th

2010-08-24T12:58:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, September 18th, adventure sports fans will have a chance to catch the Radical Reels World Tour 2010 as it pays a visit to Valley Forge Christian College:

Radical Reels: World Tour '10

Saturday, September 18 at the Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA

The Philadelphia Rock Gyms & the Schuylkill Canal Association, in conjunction with the Banff Mountain Center, brings you the Second Annual Radical Reels: the best in action sports filmmaking, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement. Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films coming, for the first time,.to your neighborhood!

For more information or to order tickets ($2 off if ordered through the website), visit www.philarockgym.com/radicalreels2010.htm. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit Schuylkill Canal Association

Additional Mosquito Spraying Planned for Tuesday, August 24th

2010-08-23T12:33:00.001-04:00

Councilman Handwerk posted information about a second mosquito spraying planned for tomorrow, August 25th:

The Chester County Health Department once again will be spraying for mosquitoes.

"Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will apply a mosquito control treatment between 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM on the evening of Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Phoenixville Borough and Schuylkill Township. The areas to be treated are:

Phoenixville Borough - bordered by Washington Avenue to the North, Main Street to the West, Nutt Road to the South, and Second Avenue to the East.

Schuylkill Township - bordered by Rossiter Avenue to the North, Biddle Lane to the South, South Second Avenue to the East and Valley Forge Road to the West.

In the event of a weather delay, the application will be conducted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010"

Septa Bus Line from Phoenixville to Paoli Train Station Starting September 7

2010-08-20T12:01:00.001-04:00

Beginning in September, residents looking for a way to get into Center City will have a new option. From The Unfiltered Downtown Phoenixville News:

Breaking News: The Septa Route 205 bus is coming to Phoenixville. Starting September 7th the bus will from from Paoli Train Station, through Great Valley, into Downtown Phoenixville, and up to the north side. Check this link for details.

More info, from Representative Drucker's mailing list:

Departures and arrivals are timed with selected Paoli/Thorndale Line trains going to and from Philadelphia. The route will continue to provide peak hour access to portions of the Great Valley area, including Vanguard, Uptown Worthington, the Route 29 corridor and the Commons.

Buses will continue north along Route 29 and Main Street into downtown Phoenixville, with the endpoint at Fillmore Street and Black Rock Road on the borough's north side.

Camphill Challenge Bike Ride Planned for October 17th

2010-08-18T12:54:00.000-04:00

On Sunday, October 17th, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is hosting a charity bike ride, the Camphill Challenge:

The Camphill Challenge

Bike for a cause, not just because! Join us for the Camphill Challenge, a bike ride on October 17, 2010 . The event begins and ends at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and offers 50, 35, and 10 mile routes. Proceeds of the Camphill Challenge benefit Camphill Special School, Camphill Soltane, and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: lifesharing communities for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rider amenities include: water stations stocked with refreshments, T-shirt, picnic lunch and musical entertainment. Sponsorships are available and registration before September 30 is just $25. For more information, contact Bernadette Kovaleski at bernadette@camphillkimberton.org or 610-935-0300, ext. 12. Or, register online at www.camphillspecialschool.org.

Local Business Spotlight: Bambole Events

2010-08-17T12:24:00.000-04:00

Bambole Events was created with the intent to introduce a new, easy and fun way of celebrating that special day. Bambole Events is a highly innovative company that specializes in decorating children’s events. We tailor our services to the needs of each client and give them a wide range of themes to choose from, such as Under the Sea, Princess, Jungle Safari, Ladybugs, Pirates, Candyland and so many more. We work directly with a talented group of artists that design and create handcrafted and unique works of art especially for the company.

For more information, visit their website at www.bamboleevents.com.

Rock & Roll After School Presents Instructor Extravaganza!

2010-08-17T08:54:00.000-04:00

On Thursday, August 26th, Rock & Roll After School will be presenting their inaugural Instructor Extravaganza. The concert, which begins at 7:30pm, features the school's instructors and benefits the Give the Gift of Music Foundation.

Rock & Roll After School Presents Instructor Extravaganza!
Benefitting the Give the Gift of Music Foundation

It's Instructor Extravaganza!
Come watch Rock & Roll After School staff play a show with their bands and friends.

Featuring:
Trevor Gordon Hall
The Adam Monaco Band
Neysa Ricciardi
The Minimalist
Michael O'Brien
& Carl Bahner

Proceeds benefit the Give the Gift of Music Foundation

Give the Gift of Music Foundation supports musical education for eligible children by providing donations of musical instruments and/or financial assistance in the form of scholarships to approved music education or enrichment programs in the communities surrounding the greater Phoenixville, PA area.

$5 Tickets for Students
$10 Tickets

Mosquito spraying rescheduled for tonight

2010-08-13T15:52:00.001-04:00

From the Borough website:

Due to inclement weather the Mosquito Spraying for Phoenixville Borough is rescheduled for August 13, 2010 at 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

For More information:
Chester County Press Release for Mosquito Spraying of the Phoenixville Borough

OJR Offering Great Advertising Opportunities to Local Businesses

2010-08-12T09:37:00.001-04:00

From discoverphoenixville.com:

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Mosquito spraying Thursday in Phoenixville

2010-08-11T14:40:00.000-04:00

From the Pottstown Mercury:

The Chester County Health Department will apply a mosquito control treatment on the borough on Thursday evening, August 12, between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

The areas to be treated will be bordered by Washington Avenue to the north, Nutt Road and Valley Forge Road to the west and south, Second Avenue to the east.

In the event of a weather delay, the application will be conducted on Friday, August 13, 2010.

On August 9, 2010 mosquito samples collected in this area by the Chester County Health Department West Nile Virus program staff tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The treatment will be administered with truck mounted equipment to spray the target area of the borough.

The equipment dispenses Permanone RTU, a permethrin insecticide product, at a rate of 1.5 ounces per acre.

It is recommended that residents stay indoors and close windows during treatment and for approximately one hour after spraying is complete.

Read the full article here.

Local Business Spotlight: The Soul Center

2010-08-11T12:52:00.002-04:00

What's That Up In the Air Around Phoenixville?

It's Love Baby...and it's coming from The Soul Center!

The doors are open at The Soul Center's new location and the love is pouring out. We've moved just up the road to our new home at 550 Kimberton Road (Rte. 113) in Phoenixville and you're invited to stop on by and check out the digs. We're rolling out the mats and banging on the drums, so come on in, take your shoes off and stay awhile-we have plenty of room to roam.

Our new home offers an exotic and spacious practice room for you to move and groove and celebrate being alive! A separate "treatment room" for massage, energy work or a private, individual or small group yoga experience is now ready to offer a more intimate environment. We have changing rooms to accommodate you as you transition from the outside world into your practice.

Before or in between classes, sit back and relax in our lobby, sip some tea and browse our yoga library and take time for a soul chat with others from our beloved community. We encourage you to linger and share your experiences and to explore what other offerings may call to you.

The Soul Center is all about creating community with a new twist~

We have a foundation of yoga classes with a wide variety of styles and levels, each with their own flavor and fun so you can find an offering, not to replace, but to complement the practice you already have, or perhaps even inspire you to explore a different shade of your soul.

And there's more than just yoga on the menu - how about Group Motion Dance, Energetic Drumming Circles, Spiritual Cinema and Kirtan Café-countless opportunities to lift and inspire your spirit and infuse your soul. And we're just getting started!

Please visit our website, www.TheSoulCenter.com for full class descriptions and to meet our resident faculty.

Soulfully,

Robyn

Coming Soon to the Interesection of Bridge and Gay Streets, Black Walnut Winery

2010-08-10T14:41:00.001-04:00

Award winning Black Walnut Winery will celebrate their first year by opening a tasting room and retain shop at the corner of Bridge and Gay Streets.

Our friends over at oneninefoursixzero interviewed Valerie Castle, proprietor and CFO:

...the four owners plan to open a Black Walnut Winery tasting room at the corner of Gay and Bridge sometime during the second half of August (exact date TBD). Their tentative hours will be...

Read the full interview here.

"It's About Time" Halloween Bash & Silent Auction To Be Held Saturday, October 30th

2010-08-10T09:13:00.001-04:00

The Phoenixville Area Time Bank is hosting a Halloween Bash and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 30th beginning at 7pm:

"It's About Time" Halloween Bash & Silent Auction
Saturday, October 30, 2010
7:00–11:00 PM
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville, PA

Purchase Tickets at www.PATB.EventBrite.com
Questions? Call 610-608-9281 or e-mail timedollar@verizon.net

Save the Date for the Best Halloween Party Around!

Tired of the heat and humidity? Think ahead to the cooler days of late October, when ghosts and goblins are afoot, and mark off Saturday evening, October 30 for the coolest Halloween party around!

The Phoenixville Area Time Bank (PATB), a community non-profit, is sponsoring a “Halloween Bash” – a night of music, dancing, food, drink and spooktacular fun, to be held at Franklin Commons, in Phoenixville, PA. This is the 5th annual “It’s About Time” party and fundraiser that PATB has sponsored, and the first to be held at the beautiful and spacious Franklin Commons event venue.

Come join the fun and:

Dance to local band “The National Bird”

Eat locally grown food and homemade deserts

Drink soft drinks, cider, beer and wine

Enter the costume contest (costumes optional)

Bid at the silent auction and try your luck with raffles. You may go home with great prizes donated by area businesses, attractions, artisans and craftspeople.

Tickets are $25.00 each in advance, $30 at the door. Visit the PATB website at www.pa-timebank.org for information on ticket purchases, or email timedollar@verizon.net for general information.

About the Phoenixville Area Time Bank
The Phoenixville Area Time Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose members build community by exchanging services on an equal basis. A portion of the profits from this event will be used to support our ‘2010 Project’ which includes outreach to the most vulnerable members of our community – those with disabilities, the elderly, unemployed and convalescents.

Help Valley Forge National Historical Park Win $100,000

2010-08-09T08:29:00.000-04:00

Coca-Cola is holding a contest to identify America's favorite National or State Park and the Valley Forge National Historical Park is a nominee. The park garnering the most votes will win a $100,000 grant from Coca-Cola.

To vote, visit livepositively.com and click on 'Vote for your park!'. You can vote as often as you'd like between now and the end of August.

ACW Wrestling Coming to Phoenixville

2010-08-08T21:08:00.001-04:00

Pro wrestling fans, here is your chance to see live wrestling and help a good cause at the same time:

Atomic Championship Wrestling (ACW) makes their Phoenixville debut as they present "Headlock On Healthcare & Hunger" on Saturday night, August 21, 2010 at CAT-Pickering Campus Gymnasium in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This is a charity show, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting two of Phoenixville's finest non-profit organizations - The Clinic, 143 Church Street, and Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS), 257 Church Street.

CAT-Pickering Campus Gymnasium is located at 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Doors open at 6 pm with a belltime of 7 pm
Tickets are $12 each, $10 with a canned good donation, and kids 5 and under are
free

ALREADY SIGNED FOR THIS HUGE EVENT!
Special Attraction Match
WWE Hall Of Famer Nikolai Volkoff vs CM Serenyi

ACW World Tag Team Championship
Phoenixville's Heavy D & ECW Original Rockin Rebel challenge ACW World Tag Team
Champions Ed House & High Voltage w/ECW Hat Guy - Phoenixville's John Bailey!

ACW Tri-State Championship - Four Corner Match
Champion Serious Business Andy Header w/ECW Hat Guy - Phoenixville's John Bailey vs Kitt vs Hayne vs Fabulous Fred Flash

ACW Welterweight Championship - Three Way Dance
Champion Magus vs Billy Ray vs Pretty Fly w/ECW Hat Guy - Phoenixville's John Bailey

Grudge Tag Team Match
ACW World Heavyweight Champion Joey Mansoni & Jon Dahmer vs Scotty Jeffreys & "The Forgotten Son" Twisted Tate

Phoenixville vs Pottstown Tag Team Match
Former WWE superstar The Patriot & Tommy Golden (representing Phoenixville) vs
King Kahlua & "The One Man Warning" Bill Bain (representing Pottstown)

Tag Team Match for No 1 Contendership for ACW Tag Titles
The Perfect Ten - Jason Havok & Chase Helms vs Urban Legends - Kras Van Tassel & Rick Ryder

Petrucci's Water Ice On A Pole Match
The Hardcore Hillbillies - Moonshine Frank & Bubba Lucky vs Rikki Lane & Braydon Shocker

JUST SIGNED!!!!!!!
Louis G. Rich & Brandon Bishop vs Psychotic Erotic - Evan Nemo & Adrian Bliss. An Over The Top Rope Battle Royal (The winner receives a future ACW championship bout)

Scheduled to appear on August 21st
"American Bulldog" James Dylan
BoyBoy
The Gang
Tom Musetti
Josh Martin
Referee Tonya Stevens, Dave Curley and Dan Marx

More matches and talent to be scheduled

There will be a 50/50 raffle and several auction items to be bid on. Tony's
Family Restaurant is the official food vendor for this event. Sponsorships are
still available for this event!

Corporate Sponsor is Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, and Main Event Sponsor
is the Rotary Club of Phoenixville - thank you both!

Get your tickets by messaging me on Facebook, Myspace, and headlockonhealthcarehunger or by calling 484-948-0215 - the official Headlock On Healthcare & Hunger hotline! Be sure to watch your local newspapers and
television for more information on this huge summer blockbuster!

We are already featured on Pokin Around Phoenixville!!!!!

Please come out and support these two great organizations who do so much for the
Phoenixville community, and see the ACW superstars in action! We're bringing pro
wrestling back to Phoenixville!

Check out ACW's Website www.atomicprowrestling.com or on Facebook at
Acwprowrestling DenverPa

Region's first TEDx slated for September in Phoenixville

2010-08-08T20:45:00.002-04:00

Welcome to ideaville!
Region's first TEDx slated for September in Phoenixville

Phoenixville, PA-- A lot of big changes have happened in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania in the past few years and now a group is bringing a day of joyful new ideas to the former steel town.

Phoenixville, situated along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia's northwestern suburbs, has become an arts and entertainment destination thanks to groups like the Association for the Colonial Theatre. Now, the Colonial Theatre, famous for contributing compelling music and film to the Borough's revitalization efforts, is spearheading an effort to introduce the region to new ideas with a TEDx program.

TEDx is an independently organized TED event that enables local communities such as schools, businesses, libraries, neighborhoods to organize, design and host their own independent, TED-like events. TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design.

At the regional TEDx events, unique talks given by live speakers combine with TEDTalks videos to spark deep conversation and connections. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.

Most TEDx events are themed and TEDxPhoenixville has selected the idea of a Joy Ride to develop their day long program. Along with the opportunity to see and hear an interesting panel of speakers, TEDxPhoenixville attendees will experience unique networking opportunities and an engaging social aspect common to TED events.

"We most definitely wanted to keep the content lively for several reasons," comments Kirsten Van Vlandren, TEDxPhoenixville committee chairwoman.

"Foremost, it will be the first introduction that many people have to TED and we want it to be a positive introduction. Secondly, the idea of a day of speakers can be off putting– we want everyone to know that this is going to be an exciting, interactive program. Lastly, there's enough bad news in the world right now… a day full of promising ideas and unique success stories is sure to inspire everyone in attendance.”

In fact, the committee held four introductory salons in the months leading up to TEDxPhoenixville, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, in an effort to familiarize the community with TEDx and to start to build buzz about the live event.

Themed separately with a nod to the main Joy Ride theme, the salons discussed Joy, Happiness, Kindness and Passion and included TEDTalks videos and live content from dynamic speakers, performance artists and musicians.

"The committee has worked very hard on developing a program that is unique and engaging,” continues Van Vlandren. “We have invited individuals with interesting lives– some from nearby and some from faraway– to share what makes their ride joyful.”

As a metaphor for life, the ride theme allows open interpretation to an interesting format of speakers and performers that include adventurers, inventors, virtuosos and entrepreneurs, A diverse collection of individuals whose common denominator is attacking their passion with joy.

The TEDxPhoenixville Committee includes Van Vlandren, Assistant Director, The Colonial Theatre; Mary Foote, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre;LuAnn Roth, Patron Services Director, The Colonial Theatre; Kelly Stoetzel, TED Content Producer; Todd Palmer, advertising agency Creative Director; and community members and TED enthusiasts Jay Brown and Tyler Donald.

The day-long TEDxPhoenixville will kick-off at 9:30am and will feature three sessions and an optional lunch prepared by local caterer, Julie Zlogar, using many local ingredients. Attendees are also encouraged to experience Phoenixville during the breaks including a visit to the Phoenixville Farmer’s Market where TEDxPhoenixville has a special event planned.

Speaking of special events, TEDxPhoenixville has collaborated with a number of local merchants to offer special pre-TEDx events where attendees can get to know one another and interact with the region.

Organized by The Colonial Theatre volunteer Beth Lennon, events scheduled for the evening of Friday, September 24 include a private tour of the legendary SEI art collection, a chef’s tasting menu at Majolica, a pottery class at Diving Cat Studio and a beer tasting and tour at Sly Fox Brewing. Participants in the different activities are encouraged to meet up at the Columbia Hotel’s second floor following.

“TEDx is all about making connections,” adds Foote under whose leadership The Colonial Theatre has become an area icon. “Connections to new ideas, new people and new possibilities. We’re excited to be able to facilitate that!.”

TEDxPhoenixville has a number of financial and in-kind sponsors who are helping to make the event a reality including Virtual Farm Creative, Inc.,Longview Proprties, RLS Video, National Penn Bank, The Soul Center, Diving Cat Studio, The Andersen Family and Preston Leadership. There are additional opportunities for sponsorship of the inaugural year of this dynamic event.

For more information on sponsorship or attending please visit the TEDxPhoenixville website at www.tedxpxv.com.

PA Turnpike Commission Approves E-ZPass Only Interchange At Route 29

2010-08-04T13:04:00.001-04:00

Beginning in late fall 2012, E-ZPass users will be able to access the PA Turnpike where it currently crosses over Rte. 29.

HARRISBURG, PA (08/04/2010)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced today that it is moving ahead with the construction of an all-electronic interchange linking Route 29 with I-76 in Chester County. Located midway between the Downingtown exit (#312) and the Valley Forge exit (#326), the new facility will provide convenient access to and from such business parks as the Great Valley Corporate Center, the Commons at Great Valley, Atwater and business districts in Malvern and Paoli.
...
Turnpike officials expect construction of the E-ZPass-only interchange will start in March 2011 with a late fall 2012 opening. The estimated $60 million project calls for bridges to be built over the Turnpike, over Yellow Springs Road, over Atwater Drive as well as construction of a culvert and several retaining walls. The construction area will cover one-half mile along the Turnpike in three separate Chester County municipalities: Charlestown Township, East Whiteland Township and Tredyffrin Township.

Read the full article here.

Fiber Arts Day at Reeves Park This Saturday

2010-08-03T08:42:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, August 7th, The Phoenixville Spinners (from Phoenixville Library) and Knit One, Crochet, Too (from Henrietta Hankin Library), will be presenting Fiber Arts Day at Reeves Park. The event runs from 10am-3pm and those interested in participating are asked to bring your project(s), a chair, a blanket or towel for ground cover, lunch, beverages and spinning/knitting/crochet equipment.

In case of rain, we will move to the Community Room in the Phoenixville Library, which is just across the street from Reeves Park.

For more information, contact Jean Munson at jeanmunson@verizon.net or Winnie Spoonts at 610-933-1375.