Calendar of Events - January 25, 2015
Calendar of Events - January 25, 2015
Calendar of Events - January 25, 2015
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Winter 2014-2015
Calendar of Events
for Children, Individuals and Families
IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA
UPDATED January 25, 2015
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UPDATED THIS WEEK: Special Activities: Upcoming primarily free activities listed by day
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Special Activities
Multi-Day Activities in Progress
Through January 31 (Saturday)
Amish Life Exhibit. Oxford Arts Association,
38 South Third Street, Oxford. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Photographs and paintings of Amish Life
will be on exhibit.
Free activity, with further information at
www.oxfordart.org, [email protected] or
(610) 467-0301.
Through February 20 (Friday)
Art Exhibit. Boyer Gallery, The Hill School,
880 Beech Street, Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
weekdays.
Shadows and Reflections, an exhibit by area
artist Barbara Zucker, will be displayed.
Free activity, with further information at
www.thehill.org/RelId/1172054/InfoGroup/44
83/ISVars/default/Boyer_Gallery_to_host_first
_exhibit_of_2015.htm or (610) 326-1000.
Ongoing Seasonal
American Revolution History. Valley Forge
National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer
Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and
days.
A trove of family events are offered throughout the summer, along with other times of the
year, with daily guided walks, living history
demonstrations, Children's Exploration Station
and Washington Leadership programs, along
with weekend Secrets and Spies tours, storytelling benches, a public archeology program,
special events and more.
Primarily free activities, with further
information and schedules available at
www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 7831000.
Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various
locations.
Hospitals throughout the area will host a series of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty technique workshops by the American Cancer Society for women coping with cancer treatments.
Free activity, including a makeup kit, with
further information as to dates and sites and
registration available at
www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsse
rvices/app/resourcedetail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 2272345.
Ongoing - Weekly
PA CareerLink and Job Search Services.
Free monthly workshops and other services are
available to job-seekers through PA CareerLink
offices in area counties:
Berks:
www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/careerlink/P
ages/default.aspx
Chester: www.pacareerlinkchesco.org
Delaware: www.delcoworks.org
Lancaster: www.jobs4lancaster.com
Montgomery:
www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=10
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Many of these services are available to outof-county residents.
Winter Reading and Children Programs.
Local area libraries. Various times.
Summer reading and other programs for
children of all ages, adults and families are
underway or scheduled at many local libraries
throughout the area.
Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes,
special activities and other incentives to participate.
Primarily free activities, with further information and schedules available through various library websites and calendars at:
Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us
Chester County: www.ccls.org
Delaware County:
www.delcolibraries.org
Lancaster County:
www.lancasterlibraries.org
Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org
Daily Activities in Progress
January 26 (Monday)
Gum Disease Treatment. 211 Science Center,
Montgomery County Community College,
340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. By appointment
College Dental Hygiene Clinic will screen patients for eligibility for periodontal (gum) disease treatment, to include a complete assessPage 2
ment of oral and periodontal health, dental xrays if necessary, education in self-care, scaling, tooth polishing and fluoride treatment that
will start the following week.
Free activity, with further information and
required appointment at (215) 641-6483.
January 26 (Monday)
Finding Joy with Parkinsons. Village
Square BoardRoom, Garden Spot Village,
433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 2 p.m.
to 3 p.m.
Psychologist Emory Otto of Family Life
Counseling Services will discuss with the
Parkinsons Support Group how to find joy despite a diagnosis or a depressed mood that may
accompany Parkinsons.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or ( 717)
355-6259.
January 27 (Tuesday)
Spicing Foods. Kennett Area Senior Center,
427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Penn State nutritionist Carol Sweeney will
discuss Lets Spice It Up! with herbs and spices
for a diet that can help protect ones health.
Free activity, with further information at
(610) 444-4819.
January 27 (Tuesday)
Pain-Free Running. Tredyffrin Public Library,
582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford. 7 p.m.
Snow date is Tuesday, February 3.
Dr Arthur Nemchenko of King of Prussia
Family Wellness, who has participated in several marathons, will discuss how to run pain
free.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610)
688-7092.
January 28 (Wednesday)
Veteran Renters Prep Workshop. Veterans
Multi-Service Center, 605 East Lincoln Highway Rear, Coatesville. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Veterans and families will learn housing
rental fundamentals, including locating housing, understanding a lease, and being an appealing tenant.
Free activity, with further information and
requested registration at [email protected] or (610) 384-8387.
January 28 (Wednesday)
Dinniman Town Hall Meeting. Via Telephone. 7 p.m.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Andrew Dinniman
will conduct a Telephone Town Hall Meeting.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
www.senatordinniman.com/telephone-townhall or (610) 692-2112.
January 31 (Saturday)
Special Kids Camp Expo. Activities Center,
Valley Forge Educational Services, 1777 North
Valley Road, Malvern. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hands-on activities and kid-friendly demonstration, along with information about part and
full-day programs and camps throughout the
region for children with special needs, will be
highlighted at this event.
Free activity, with further information available at
http://vfes.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2&P
ageType=17&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=
1&EventDateID=402, [email protected]
or (610) 296-6725 x116.
January 29 (Thursday)
Business Fraud Protection. Tredyffrin Public
Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Wayne.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
representatives will discuss Security Alert: How
to Protect Your Business or Non-Profit from
Fraud and Theft.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp or (610) 688-7092.
January 29 (Thursday)
Community and Government. New Life in
Christ Fellowship, 1 South Fifth Avenue,
Coatesville. 7 p.m.
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell will discuss Community Engagement / Value in Involvement in the second of a two-part session
on Government and Community Engagement,
hosted by the church.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at [email protected] or
(610) 384-3344.
January 30 (Friday)
Family Movie. Spring City Public Library,
245 Broad Street, Spring City. 11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Bring-your-own lunch weekly event will feature The Mighty Ducks! film
Free activity, with further information available at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 948-4130.
January 31 (Saturday)
Super Smash Bros Tournament. Struble
Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton
Square Parkway, Exton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All ages are eligible for this WiiU event, with
first-come, first-come registration starting at
11 a.m. and the tournament, with prizes, running from noon to 4 p.m.
February 3 (Tuesday)
Piano Concert. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Jazz pianist Joe Kenney will play some
selections from his debut album, Afflictions and
Remedies, that fuses elements from classic jazz
and contemporary music.
Free activity, with further information and
suggested registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 3211710.
February 3 (Tuesday)
Crooked Billett Battle. Washington Memorial
Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park,
Route 23, King of Prussia. 7 p.m.
Scott Randolph, director and producer of the
The Battle of the Crooked Billet, will discuss this
little-known Bucks County Revolutionary War
battle during the monthly Friends Speaker Series.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information at
www.wmchapel.org/heritage/the-friendsspeaker-series or (610) 783-0120.
February 4 (Wednesday)
Healthy Grieving. Village Square Board
Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer
Avenue, New Holland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
David Casey, Heartland Hospice social
worker, will discuss issues of dying with the
Living with Loss Support Group for persons
who have lost a spouse or family member to
death.
Free activity, with further information
available at [email protected] or
(717) 355-6010.
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February 5 (Thursday)
Widowers Breakfast. Concord Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue,
New Holland. 8 a.m.
First monthly breakfast for men who have
lost a spouse.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (717)
355-6203.
February 5 (Thursday)
Veterans Breakfast. West Chester University
Alumni & Foundation Center, 202 Carter Drive,
West Chester. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Representatives of both Chester County Recorder of Deeds and Veterans Affairs and the
College Veterans Center will discuss veterans
affairs, student veterans and the universitys
ROTC program, and provide a veteran identification card for those providing a DD-214 for
retail and services discounts.
Free activity, with further information and
requested registration at
www.wcualumni.org/veterans,
[email protected] or (610) 436-2813.
February 7 (Saturday)
Silent Movie Night. Chapel, Garden Spot Village, 433 Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m.
Buster Keatons classic silent comedy College will be accompanied by organist Wayne
Zimmerman.
Free activity, with donations accepted. Further information is available at
[email protected] or (717) 355-6000.
February 12 (Thursday)
Downsizing for Seniors. Ashbridge Manor,
971 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown.
6 p.m. Snow date is Thursday, February 19.
A panel will discuss downsizing homes,
moving to assisted living, and opportunities for
debt reduction, income strategies, and financial
decisions for seniors.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information and registration available
at
www.seniorcareexton.com/blog/2015/01/09/d
ownsizing-101, [email protected]
or (484) 633-4481.
February 19 (Thursday)
Veteran Legal and Finances Assistance.
Operating Base Cecilia, 605 East Lincoln
Highway-Rear, Coatesville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to
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http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, , [email protected] or (610) 948-4130.
Adult Board Games. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Informal gathering of Phoenixville Board
Gamers share games that can be played in a
single setting.
Free activity, with further information available from Nick Lamicela at
[email protected].
(First Mondays)
Girls Night Out. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Girls nine-years-old and above and their
mothers or other older female friends read, enjoy activities and snack.
Free activity, with further information and
optional registration available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL, [email protected], or (610)
321-1724.
(Fourth Mondays)
Open Knitting. Parkesburg Library, 105 West
Street, Parkesburg. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A gathering for beginners to professionals.
Free activity, with further information available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library,
[email protected] or (610) 857-5165.
(First Mondays)
Conservation Book Club. Board Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants will learn what they can do to
help the environment through book discussions dedicated to conservation and environmentalism
Free activity, with further information and
registration available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL, [email protected], or (610) 280-2645.
Tuesdays
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Mondays.
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying
individuals with disabilities in finding work,
maintaining employment and supplemental
services.
Free activity, with further information available at
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www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and required registration at (484) 250-4340.
(Fourth Tuesdays)
Community Caf. West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West
Grove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hot lunch, fellowship time, free health
screenings and associated health tips, and an
open prayer room highlight this monthly event.
Free activity, with further information and
suggested reservations available at (610) 8699334 or [email protected].
Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Individuals with computer questions, needing assistance with research, desiring better
search techniques for online catalogs or other
information can receive a half-hour assistance
session with a librarian.
Free activity with required reservations at
least 24 hours in advance at (610) 321-1710.
Research assistance also is available at all
times for Pennsylvania residents through Ask
Here PA chat at www.askherepa.org.
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Teens can play afterschool games on a big
screen with a big sound system, along with
doing online researching and networking on a
state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers,
homework, or just hang out.
Free activity, including snacks and soda.
Further information is available at
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afters
chool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or
at (610) 933-3013 x24.
Youth Chess Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,
can learn chess.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 3211724
T.I.M.S. New Life in Christ Fellowship,
1 South 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Training Introspection Mentoring Service
(T.I.M.S.) provides youth ages five through 18
with positive peer group involvement, hands-on
skill development, knowledge of African-Ameri-
Wednesdays
Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club. Hatfield House, Hibernia Park, 119 Hatfield House
Road, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along a
mostly-wooded gravel path, with plant identification included. Participants should bring
water and wear comfortable clothing and
shoes. Walks also are held on Saturdays.
Free activity, with registration required at
www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 344-6415.
(Second Tuesday)
ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the
Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informal
English as a Second Language (ESL) gathering
for ages 21 and over, with participants engaging in English-only conversations ranging from
telling jokes and singing songs to sharing recipes and discussing philosophical and historical
topics, geography, and family and work related
issues.
(Second Wednesdays)
Free Seniors Legal Clinic. Room 130, Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,
West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
(LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a variety of matters, including public and private
housing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, public
welfare, Social Security Disability (SSD) and
Social Security Income (SSI), unemployment
compensation, simple estate planning, living
wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare,
general power of attorney, and other matters.
Further information and appointments are
available at (610) 344-6350.
LASP also operates a toll-free legal helpline
for income-eligible Chester, Montgomery, Delaware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at
(877) 429-5994.
(Third Wednesday)
Nursing Mothers Group. Henrietta Hankin
Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester
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Thursdays
(Fourth Thursdays)
Medicare Counseling. Bard Complex, Petra
Community Housing, 201 South Main Street,
Spring City. By appointment
An APPRISE counselor will be available to
seniors to review health care needs, insurance
coverages, co-pays, prescriptions and supplemental insurances.
Free activity, with further information and
appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484)
933-4955.
www.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fallprograms.aspx, [email protected], or
(610) 466-9505.
(First and Third Thursdays)
Youth LEGO Club. Henrietta Hankin Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs
Corner. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,
can work with supplied LEGOs.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 3211724.
(First Thursday)
Soup and Sandwiches. Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey
Brook. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Church provides hot soup, sandwiches and
other meal items to the community.
Free activity, with further information available at (610) 273-2848 or
[email protected].
(Third Thursdays)
Parents with Children with Special Needs.
Devereux Community Services, 1041 West
Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Parents Helping Parents will provide support
for one another in raising children with special
needs.
Free activity, including dinner, with further
information and required registration at
[email protected] or (610) 933-8110
x2401.
(Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Ballroom Dancing for Teens and Adults.
Community Room, Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for teens and 7 p.m. to 7:45
p.m. for adults.
Participants will learn skills of ballroom
dancing.
Free activity, with further information available at (610) 384-4115.
Fatherhood Program. American African
Youth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fathers Know group, using the National Fatherhood Initiative 24/7 Dad curriculum,
challenges fathers to be a positive force within
their families and communities.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration for limited seating available with Jarrett Jackson, program coordinator, at (484) 356-8935 or
[email protected].
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Workshop acquaints job-seekers with available online resources that provide self-assessment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration available with Mark Pinto,
adult services director, at [email protected] or
(610) 933-3013 x32.
(Second Fridays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,
Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of
the month.
Workshop acquaints participants with how
to browse, check-out, and download digital
media from the Chester County Library Systems Overdrive service.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration available with Mark Pinto,
adult services director, at [email protected] or
(610) 933-3013 x32.
(Second Fridays)
Lunch and Program for Retired Active
People (R.A.P.). West Grove United Methodist
Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West
Grove. Noon.
Non-denominational group for persons 55
years and older meets for lunch and a program.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or 610) 869-9334.
(Third Fridays)
Child Car Seat Checks. Limerick Fire Station, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick.
Montgomery County Health Department certified car seat technicians will provide inspections of child safety seats, along with education
on the proper way to install one to ensure proper restraint. A 2009 report by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates
as many as seven out of 10 car seats may be
installed improperly.
Free activity for Montgomery County residents, with required appointments available at
[email protected] or (610) 278-5119. Further information, including clinics in Norristown and Montgomeryville, is available at
http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,
A,3,Q,28155.asp.
Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United
Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Romansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Community residents of all fitness levels
walk to music for one to four miles. Also held
on Mondays and Wednesdays.
(Third Saturdays)
Reading Time for Children and Youth.
Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. Various times
Extended story and reading times for children and youth of all ages, including open storytime for all ages from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; tween
time for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m.
and The Banned teen book club from ages 13
to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration for limited space, at (610)
384-4115.
"No Shushing" Worship Service. Avondale
Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy with
Christ) service will include the EPIC PRAISE
band and is designed particularly for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young
adults, families and others.
Additional information is available
www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 2682919.
State Road, West Grove. Further information is available from John Colgan at
[email protected].
Additional information on all St. Josephs
People chapters is available at
www.josephspeople.org
www.willistownparks.org/pdfs/Okehocking%20
Self-Guided%20Trail%20Map.pdf. (610) 6475300.
Historic Yellow Springs - 1685 Art School
Road, Chester Springs. The history of Yellow
Springs village spans nearly 300 years, with
archaeological evidence suggesting that Native
Americans first used the iron rich "yellow"
spring water thousands of years ago. In the
18th century, the fashionable spa village attracted visitors seeking healing waters and social interaction and, during the American Revolution, George Washington commissioned the
first military hospital in North America in the
village. The village later became home to the
Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for
children of Civil War soldiers, the Pennsylvania
Academy of the Fine Arts Country School and
headquarters of Good News Productions, a film
studio in Yellow Springs that created over 400
films including the sci-fi original The Blob. Today, Historic Yellow Springs, Inc., has preserved many of these original structures and
educates visitors about its unique past. Open
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with the grounds
open from dawn to dusk every day.
www.yellowsprings.org. (610) 827-7414.
Herrs Factory Tours - 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham. One-hour snack food factory tours
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday - Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday (production may not be occurring on Fridays). By appointment.
www.herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours/Schedule
Tour.html. (800) 637-6225.
Panoramic View Picnic Area - Lanchester
Sanitary Landfill Overlook, 7224 Division
Highway, Narvon. Rising 80 feet above the
highest point of the Welsh Mountains, two binocular stations help provide a 360-degree panoramic view of the Conestoga and Brandywine
Valleys. Picnicking, bird watching, kite and
radio-controlled glider flying, and other activities available. Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
only from May through October.
www.chestercountyswa.org/index.aspx?nid=75
(610) 273-3771.
Wendell August Forge Tours Main Street at
Exton, 103 Woodcutter Street, Exton. Artisans
handcraft metal giftware in the historic Ashbridge barn, with guests able to witness first
hand how each piece of the companys metal
giftware is created one-at-a-time by hand. Aspiring craftsmen, young and old, can take a
turn at being an artisan in the interactive hand
hammering room. Workshop tours are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
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Saturday.
www.wendellaugust.com/location/exton_pa.
(610) 363-2426.
www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm,
[email protected], or (610) 5824900.
Historic Newtown Square - Over 100 historical sites are scattered throughout Newtown
Township, some dating back over 300 years,
with 42 of them having markers. Two are open
to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday afternoons in July and August. The Paper Mill
House Museum at 2 Paper Mill Road, a residence to workers of numerous local mills along
the Darby Creek, is home to the archives and
historical documents of Newtown Township.
Square Tavern, located at Goshen and Newtown Street Roads, was home to America's first
internationally known artist, Benjamin West
(1738-1820), who lived there during part of his
childhood. Other sites includes the 1715 Old
St. Davids Church, burial place of American
Revolution Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne, the
1797 Federal School House, the 1842 Octogonal Schoolhouse, and the 1860 Bartram
Bridge.
www.historicnewtownsquare.org/museum
(610) 975-0290.
Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues. Exhibits and collections of more than 225,000 objects from throughout the world. First Sunday
of the month is Pay Whatever You Want Day
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.philamuseum.org.
(215) 763-8100.
River of Revolutions Interpretive Center Schuylkill River Heritage Area building at 140
College Drive, Pottstown. Destination details
the role the Schuylkill River region played in
the American, Industrial and Environmental
Revolutions, including a table relief map of the
Heritage Area and touch screen monitors with
narrated tours of tourist sites related to the
three revolutions, and multi-media about the
Philadelphia Campaign during the American
Revolution; the regions coal mining and
manufacturing history, and the environmental
cleanup that saved the river in the mid-20th
century. has opened in Pottstown. Open
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5666.
(484) 945-0200.
Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue,
Swarthmore. More than 110 acres, 5,000 different ornamental plants, walking trails and a
horticultural library are available on the
Swarthmore College campus grounds. The library contains over 1,300 garden-related
books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs,
newsletter; and a collection of brochures from
gardens worldwide. The Arboretum is open
from dawn to dusk daily and the offices and
library are open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
www.scottarboretum.org. (610)-328-8025.
Thomas Massey House (1696) Springhouse
and Lawrence Roads, Broomall. Home of an
originally indentured servant. Restored from
demolition to much of its original fabric, the
house is furnished with appropriate late 17th
and 18th century furniture. Open from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Sundays from May through October,
except holiday weekends.
www.thomasmasseyhouse.org. (610) 3533644.
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Submission up to two to three months prior to the event is encouraged to increase exposure for new subscribers,
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Fund-raising activities generally are not published unless there is a good mixture of free activities also available, including free admission, and a participant has the choice of purchasing incidental items, such as
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