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September 6th, 2009Bel Canto Choir returns from Italy
August 19th, 2009
It is said that music is the universal language and that was very clear from the reception that The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus received on its recent tour of Italy in July.
The Chorus performed concerts in various villages and cities, including Camigliano, Norcia, Assisi, and Spoleto. The audiences greeted the performances with standing ovations, tears and great enthusiasm. Even though many of them were unable to understand the lyrics, the choristers’ faces and hearts were able to convey beautiful messages through the music. The Chorus’ repertoire included songs from American composers and several Gospel numbers which were well received. Read the rest of this entry »
$1 All-Ages Concert Series Starts Sept. 18 at Rock & Roll After School
August 19th, 2009
Phoenixville, Pa – AUGUST 20, 2009 – Rock & Roll After School, the innovative new music school in Phoenixville, offers a full slate of special events and discounts for kids, teens and families during September and October, including an all-ages, $1 Friday Night Concert Series starting on September 18. Read the rest of this entry »
West-Mont Receives Nearly $4,500 from National Penn
August 19th, 2009
Boyertown, Pa. – August 19, 2009 – National Penn announced today a contribution in the amount of $4,465 to West-Mont Christian Academy. The donation was made under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, through which National Penn and its divisions are contributing more than $300,000 in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Pottstown Borough Council – Public Meeting Notice
August 17th, 2009
Public Meeting Notice
The Pottstown Borough Council will conduct a special meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Pottstown Borough Hall, 100 East High Street, Pottstown, PA, for the purpose of addressing the Early Intervention Program Recommendations and any other relevant business that may come before Council.
Jason Bobst
Acting Borough Manager
Charles D. Garner, Jr.
Borough Solicitor
The Mercury
(affidavit required)
08/04/09
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August 15th, 2009NATIONAL PENN MAKES $20,000 DONATION TO FREEDOM VALLEY YMCA
August 13th, 2009
Boyertown, Pa. – August 13, 2009 – National Penn announced today a $20,000 donation to Freedom Valley YMCA. The donation was made under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, through which National Penn Bank and its divisions are contributing more than $300,000 in 2009.
The educational contribution will go to the Freedom Valley YMCA’s Financial Assistance Program and will be used to support pre-kindergarten (pre-K) scholarships available to local qualified families. The YMCA offers state approved curriculum, character development programs and food programs in well-equipped learning areas through four of its locations: Audubon YMCA Early Learning Center, Phoenixville YMCA Child Care Center, Pottstown YMCA Child Development Center and Spring Valley YMCA Early Learning Center. Children also participate in field trips, special in-house events, foreign language instruction, swimming and music lessons, and physical education through indoor and outdoor play time. Read the rest of this entry »
60th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
August 13th, 2009Reading, PA—Aug. 13, 2009—The Reading-Berks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen–in partnership with Kutztown University and the PA German Heritage Center—will hold its 60th Annual Juried Holiday Craft Show—one of the region’s most popular seasonal shopping events for authentic local art and crafts—will be held this year on Sat., Oct. 31 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 1 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Kutztown, Pa.
The holiday show, one of Pennsylvania’s longest-running, will be in a new location–Keystone Hall on the campus of Kutztown University at South Campus Drive and Baldy Street, just off Route 222. Read the rest of this entry »
Rainbow the Clown – Pottstown’s Favorite Clown – Public Appearance Schedule
July 28th, 2009See Rainbow the Clown every Tues. Night at the Pottstown Applebees Restaurant. From 5:30-7:30pm Special Kids Meal Prices and Rainbow the Clown makes amazing balloon sculptures
See Rainbow the Clown on Thurs. Mornings at Monkey Joes Indoor Playcenter in Pottstown. Rainbow appears from 10:30 to 12 noon. Ballons & Face Painting. Read the rest of this entry »
Birdsboro’s Brendan Burke Plays at Grand Finale Concert
July 27th, 2009
Birdsboro resident Brendan Burke recently played in the grand finale concert of the Pre-College Summer Jazz Institute at the University of the Arts. The Daniel Boone High School student was one of nearly 60 top high school jazz musicians from across the country to participate in the two-week residential program.
The students showed off their exceptional skills in a grand finale concert for their teachers – all University of the Arts faculty members – as well as families, friends and others. Students from four different ensembles performed, including a big band directed by Matt Gallagher, Lars Halle Band directed by Lars Halle, “Micelinous” directed by Tony Miceli, and a vocal ensemble directed by Justin Binek. All four ensembles performed three to four songs each. Read the rest of this entry »
