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Summer 2016
Calendar of Events
for Children, Individuals and Families
IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA
UPDATED August 14, 2016
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Ongoing Current/
Through August 20 (Saturday-Saturday)
Members Art Show. ArtFusion 19464, 254 East High
Street, Pottstown. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays - Fridays;
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Opening reception is 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16.
Organization working artists will display their work.
Free activity, with further information at
www.artfusion19464.org/events,
info@artfusion19464.org or (610) 326-2506.
Tuesdays Through Summer
Girls and Success. Community Center, Indian Run Mobile Home Park, 1 Lenape Way, Honey Brook. 5:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
State Trooper Waleska Gonzalez will take ages 13
through 18, though a 16-week Walking Girls to Success
initiative to build a positive mentoring relationship using
real life experiences to teach alternative behaviors for
positive results.
Free activity, including snacks, with further information and required registration at (610) 486-6181.
Through August 30 (Tuesdays, Except July 5)
Summer Concerts. Eagleview Town Center, Wellington
Square, Exton. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A dozen weekly concerts of different music styles,
will be presented.
Free activity, with further information at
www.ineagleview.com/wpcontent/uploads/2016/05/2016SummerEvents_final_ineag
leview_low.pdf or (610) 458-1900.
Through August 31 (Wednesdays)
Family Night. West Grove United Methodist Church,
300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Picnic dinner, a brief message from the pastor and
children activities highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at (610) 8699334.
Through September 8 (Wednesdays, Except
September 8)
Movie Nights. Eagleview Town Center, Wellington
Square, Exton. Dark.
Variety of outdoor family movies will be presented biweekly.
Free activity, with further information at
www.ineagleview.com/wp-
content/uploads/2016/05/2016SummerEvents_final_ineag
leview_low.pdf or (610) 458-1900.
Through August 31 (Wednesdays)
Carillon Concerts. Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley
Forge National Historical Park, Route 23, King of Prussia. 7:30 p.m.
Weekly carillon concerts series will feature carilloneers from the United States and other countries.
Free activity, with further information at
www.wmchapel.org/frank-p-law-summer-carrillon-series,
dgefvert@verizon.net or (610) 265-5211.
Through August 25 (Thursdays)
Historical Tours. Various Locations. 5:30 p.m. to
8 p.m., with four exceptions.
Participants will explore various historic communities
and areas in Chester County with a guided 50-minute average Town Tours and Village Walks, with rotating start
times.
Free activities including refreshments at conclusion.
Further information is available at
www.landscapes2.org/psd/historic/towntours.cfm,
kmarshall@chesco.org or (610) 344-6923.
Through September 1 (Thursdays)
First Thursdays. Gay Street, Downtown West Chester.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Band entertainment, crafters, clowns, jugglers,
dancers, and more highlight this first Thursday of the
month event through September.
Free activity, with further information at
www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?
id=47, mjohnstone@wcbid.com or (610) 738-3350.
Saturdays Through Summer
Bird Walks. Main Parking Lot, John James Audubon
Center, 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Family-oriented, guided bird walk will explore Mill
Grove.
Free activity, with further information at
www.montcopa.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23,33, or (610)
666-5593.
Through August 21 (Sundays, Biweekly)
Summer Concerts. West Goshen Township Park, Fern
Hill and North Five Points Road, or East High School Auditorium, 450 Ellis Lane, West Chester, in event of rain.
6:30 p.m.
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August 19 (Friday)
School Bag Distribution. Scott Middle School, 800
Olive Street, Coatesville. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Back to School Prepare for Success event will include
Coatesville school students back pack distribution for all
ages, community resources and a variety of activities in
Abdala Field in front of the school.
Free activity, with further information at
www.coatesvillebacktoschool.org or (610) 38-000 x202.
August 19 (Friday)
Cruise Night. Farrell Stadium, West Chester University,
855 South New Street, West Chester. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Antique, classic, custom and hot rod cars and motorcycles, along with music and K-9 demonstration, will
highlight this Chester County Sheriff's Department annual
event.
Free activity, with charges for some individual items.
Further information is at
www.facebook.com/ccsopa/photos/a.332720063570574.1
073741831.286518318190749/630107663831811/?
type=3, jsuydam@chesco.org or (610) 344-4432.
August 19 (Friday)
Summer Series. Caln Municipal Park, 100 Municipal
Drive, Thorndale. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Third Friday family activities will include music and
an outdoor, How to Train Your Dragon 2,, movie.
Free activity, with further information at
www.calnsummerseries.weebly.com or (610) 384-0600.
August 19 (Friday)
Movie in the Park. Memorial Park, South 2d Street and
East Lancaster Avenue, Oxford. 8:30 p.m.
Minions family film will be screened.
Free activity, with further information at
www.downtownoxfordpa.org/communityevent/moviespark-minions or (610) 998-9494.
August 20 (Saturday)
Fall Bird Migration. Parking Lot 2, Norristown Farm
Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown. 9 a.m.
Ages seven and up will see migrant birds and local
species on bird walk to view fall migration that already
has started.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.montcopa.org/Calendar.aspx?
EID=1361&day=16&month=8&year=2016&calType=0
or (610) 270-0215 .
August 20 (Saturday)
Dog Days of Summer. North Chestnut Street, Boyertown. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pet swimming pools, classes, free nail clippings,
demonstrations, vendors, story time, and entertainment
are focused on pets and their owners.
Free activity, with further information at
www.boyertownpa.org or (610) 369-3054.
August 20 (Saturday)
Community Day. Bert Reel Park, 1250 Old Wilmington
Road, Parkesburg. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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August 22 (Monday)
Maintaining Balance. Theatre, Garden Spot Village,
433 Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lauren Graber, wellness director at Garden Spot Village, will identify ways to stay strong and maintain balance for the Parkinson's support group.
Free activity, with further information at
slapp@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-6264.
August 23 (Tuesday)
Safe Summer. Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South
Walnut Street, Kennett Square. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bayada Home Health Care representative will discuss
Staying Safe During the Dog Days of Summer, including
the warning signs of heat-related illnesses and other safety
tips to avoid hospital admission.
Free activity, with further information at (610) 44444819.
August 23 (Tuesday)
Country Fair. Greentree Park, 21 Grubb Road, Malvern.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, August 25.
Live bluegrass music, children activities, peney rides
community information and more highlight this Willistown Township event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.willistown.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/705 or
(610) 647-5700.
August 23 (Tuesday)
Town Hall Meeting. Chapel, Garden Spot Village,
433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
State Rep. Dave Zimmerman will host a Snack and
Chat session with district residents about state issues.
Free activity, including refreshments, with further information at (717) 556-0031.
August 23 (Tuesday)
Nonprofit Fraud. Chester County Public Safety Training
Facility, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Repeated Tuesday, November 15, at Henrietta
Hankin3 Branch Library, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner).
Chester County Comptroller's Office personnel will
discuss how nonprofit organizations and community
groups, such as parent-teacher organizations, youth
groups, churches, fire companies and others, can guard
against fraudulent activities.
Free activity, with further information at
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/34287,
controllerinfo@chesco.org or (610) 344-6155.
August 23 (Tuesday)
College for Disabilities. Struble Room, Chester County
Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Independent education consultant Ginny Johnson will
discuss what a student with ADHD and/or learning disabilities needs to look at when considering a college, including accommodation differences in high school and
August 24 (Wednesday)
Eat Fresh Cooking. Community Room, Brandywine
Center, 744 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. Repeated September 14 to November 9.
Community members can learn how to make lowcost meals with fresh foods, with hands-on cooking
classes, a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy
recipies and nutritional information.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at kathryn@coatesvillecenter.org or (610)
383-4612.
August 25 (Thursday)
Legislative Breakfast. Goshen Fire Company, 1320 Park
Avenue, West Chester. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt will discuss state issues
with constituents.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at eric.smith@pahousegop.com or (610) 6964990.
August 25 (Thursday)
Centennial Celebration. Hopewell Furnace National
Historic Site, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Centennial of creation of National Park Service will
be celebrated with demonstrations of historic work and
crafts, performance by the Pine Forge Academy Choir,
and a presentation and book signing by local historian
Dan Graham, author of a biography of Mark Bird,
Hopewell's original owner.
Free activity, with further information at
www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?
event=9FB53E18-1DD8-B71B-0B245EBBDB37B12B or
(610) 582-8773.
August 26 (Friday)
Veterans Resource Expo. Great Hall, Building 5, VA
Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Organizations to assist veterans will provide resources
on housing, basic needs, general and mental health, substance use, finance and benefits, education/training, employment and more, along with a hospital leadership
question and answer session.
Free activity, with further information at
www.coatesville.va.gov/calendar.asp?
action=detail&EID=242833&thisyear=2016&thisMonth=
8&day=26, Audrey.hall2@va.gov or (610) 3847711x2831.
August 26 (Friday)
Hike and Campfire. Office, Hibernia County Park,
1 Park Road, Coatesville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Participants will take a two to three mile moderate
hike and then gather around a campfire for BYOS (bring
your own smores) in commemoration of National Toasted
Marshmallow Day on August 30.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.chesco.org/2324/August-2016 or
(610) 383-3812.
August 27 (Saturday)
Centennial Celebration. Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia
(Valley Forge). 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Artillery demonstrations, Secrets and Spies, photos
with Buddy Bison, dress as park ranger and kids as park
rangers, birthday cake and other activities highlight centennial celebration of National Park Service.
Free activity, with further information about limited
access, at www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htm?event=32A376CA-1DD8-B71B0B9F42BCB281D0F9 or (610) 783-1047.
August 27 (Saturday)
Iron and Steel Celebration. Hopewell Furnace National
Historic Site, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Local actress and playwright Christine Emmert will
perform a one act play From the Fiery Furnace, the
Ringold Community Band will perform and the American
Historical Theater will be presenting first person vignettes
of major historical figures as part of a 300-year
commemoration of the iron and steel industry in Pennsylvania.
Free activity, with further information at
www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?
event=A0595D98-1DD8-B71B-0B4D1A9AC2464209 or
(610) 582-8773.
August 27 (Saturday)
Nature Photography. Fly Fishing Area, Green Lane
Park, 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Photographers of all skills will search for flowers and
their insect guests.
Free activity, with further information at
http://www.montcopa.org/Calendar.aspx?
EID=1320&day=16&month=8&year=2016&calType=0
or (215) 234-4528.
August 27 (Saturday)
Brownie Hiker Badge. Office, Nottingham County Park,
150 Park Road, Nottingham. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ages six to eight will be able to earn their Brownie
hiker badges as they learn how to stay safe while hiking,
including signs that can be left for others to provide directions on the trail.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.chesco.org/2324/August-2016 or
(610) 932-2589.
August 27 (Saturday)
Kids Festival. The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road,
Manheim. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Repeated 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Annual WJTL Radio Kids Cookie Break Festival features concerts, games, bounce houses, petting zoo, pedal
cars, barrel train rides and more.
Free activity, with limited tickets available at 10 a.m.,
Monday, August 15. Further information and reservations are available at
www.itickets.com/events/362371/Manheim_PA/Kids_Co
okie_Break_Festival.html or (717) 459-3701.
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August 27 (Saturday)
Community Day. East Goshen Township Park, 1661
Paoli Pike, West Chester. 5 p.m. to Dark.
Music, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, Farmer's
Market, community resources and more, culminating with
fireworks, will highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.eastgoshen.org or (610) 692-7171.
August 27 (Saturday)
Star Party. Pavilion 4, Nottingham County Park,
150 Park Road, Nottingham. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Basic introduction to astronomy, guided stargazing,
and discussing sights seen will be coordinated by the
Chester County Astronomical Society.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.chesco.org/2324/August-2016 or
(610) 932-2589.
August 28 (Sunday)
Fall Bird Migration. Parking Lot 2, Norristown Farm
Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown. 8 a.m. to
10 a.m.
Ages seven and up will see migrant birds and local
species on bird walk to view fall migration that already
has started.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at http://www.montcopa.org/calendar.aspx?
CID=23,33, or (610) 270-0215 .
August 28 (Sunday)
Dragonfly Exploration. Parking Lot 3, Norristown Farm
Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown. 2 p.m.
Ages six and up will search for dragonflies and damselflies, an ancient order of insects that have been on earth
since before the dinosaurs, and learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to recognize individual
species.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.montcopa.org/Calendar.aspx?
EID=1366&day=16&month=8&year=2016&calType=0,
or (610) 270-0215 .
August 28 (Sunday)
Summer Sermon Series. Camp at Old Mill, 127 Brandamore Road, Honey Brook. 6 p.m.
Annual fourth Sunday Summer series will feature
Tim Goeglein, vice president for external relations at
Focus on the Family and a Senior Fellow at The Heritage
Foundation.
Free activity with a free-will offering. Further information is available at
office@countycorrectionsgospelmission.org or (610) 9429142.
September 1 (Thursday)
Fighting Porn. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second
Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Author Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., Assistant Director
of Comprehensive Counseling Services in West Conshohocken, will discuss Fighting Porn in Our Culture .
http://files.constantcontact.com/7e583fcb001/b92bf8d7fab3-4baa-b254-9f5d98e2ddb7.pdf,
Linda.Hershey@holcombbhs.org or (610) 304-7204.
September 10 (Saturday)
Kids Day. Bell Tavern Park, 100 Bell Tavern Road,
Downingtown. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Saturday,
September 17.
Children activities will highlight this annual East
Caln Township-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information at (610) 2691989.
September 17 (Saturday)
Party in the Park. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road,
Chesterbrook. 4 p.m. to dark.
Annual Tredyffrin Township Day will include the
90th anniversary of the township police department and
50th anniversary of the township library, with music, a
magician, endless storytime, communit resources, touch a
truck and more, culminating with fireworks.
Free activity, with further information at
www.tredyffrin.org/home/showdocument?id=7270 or
(610) 644-1400.
September 11 (Sunday)
Concert. Borough Park, 71 Pequea Avenue (Route 10),
Honey Brook. 5 p.m.
74/75 will perform in concert.
Free activity, with further information at
www.honeybrookborough.net/Concerts.html or (610)
273-2020.
September 13 (Tuesday)
Job Fair. SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road,
Pottstown. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Here to Help Job Fair, hosted by State Sen. John C.
Rafferty, Jr., will feature employers anticipating immediate or within 90 days hiring, along with other resources
for job-seekers.
Free activity, with further information at
www.senatorrafferty.com/files/2016/07/Rafferty-JobFair-Flyer-for-constituents.pdf or (610) 831-8830.
September 13 (Tuesday)
Living on a Little. Financial Stability Center,
479 Thomas Jones Way Suite 500, Exton. 2 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about available resources to
assist during times of financial hardship and how to create
a spending plan that fits current income.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.eventbrite.com/e/living-on-a-littlehow-the-financial-stability-center-can-assist-youworkshop-tickets-22222150049 or (610) 792-9282 x208.
September 17 (Saturday)
Harmony Day. Borough Park, 71 Pequea Avenue, and
Honey Brook Fire Company Grounds, 679 Firehouse
Lane, Honey Brook. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Music, cruise-in car show, quilt show, kids games,
story teller and more will highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.facebook.com/Honey-Brook-Harmony-Day183956571659019 or (610) 246-6123.
September 17 (Saturday)
Kids Expo. Brandywine Youth Club Fieldhouse, 43
Thornton Road, Glen Mills. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Zoo, kids activities,
community resources and more will highlight this State
Sen. Tom Killion-hosted event.
September 21 (Wednesday)
Safe Kids Buckle Up. Parking Garage, Paoli Hospital,
255 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Certified child passenger safety technicians will instruct parents and grandparents in avoiding being one of
the four out of five drivers said to have incorrectly installed child safety seats.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.mainlinehealth.org/learnwell or (610)
2711.
September 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Youth Mental Health. Library, Rainbow Elementary
School, 1113 Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 5 p.m. to
9 p.m.
Two-session Youth Mental Health First Aid participants will learn risk factors and warning signs associated
with youth mental health issues.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at
http://files.constantcontact.com/7e583fcb001/b92bf8d7fab3-4baa-b254-9f5d98e2ddb7.pdf,
Linda.Hershey@holcombbhs.org or (610) 304-7204.
September 24 (Saturday)
Auto Grand Prix. 100-300 Lincoln Highway,
Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Some 50 vintage cards and motocycles will race
along a 2.5-mile course of Lincoln Highway, with bands
and other activities in Gateway Park at South First Avenue.
Free activity, with further information at
www.coatesvillegrandprix.com or (610) 384-0300..
September 24 (Saturday)
Senior Expo. Gymnasium, East High School, 450 Ellis
Lane, West Chester. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fu vaccines, SEPTA transit card registration, community information and more will highlight this Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.reptruitt.com/srexpoexhibitor.aspx, and lunch registration at eric.smith@pahousegop.com or (610) 696-4990.
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September 25 (Sunday)
Regional Night of Prayer. Center for the Arts, Hill
School, 860 Beech Street, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Congregations and individuals throughout the region
will gather for prayer as part of Netzer-hosted event of
church leaders seeking and praying for resurgence in the
kingdom of God in churches and people across southeastern Pennsylvania.
Free activity, with free-will offering. Further information is at www.facebook.com/netzer.org,
connect@netzer.org or (610) 222-0125.
September 29 (Thursday)
Legislator Coffee. Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 West
1st Avenue, Parkesburg, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania Rep. Harry Lewis will discuss state
issues with constituents.
Free activity, including refreshments, with further information at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
October 11 (Tuesday)
Senior Expo. Downingtown Area Senior Center,
983 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Community resources for older Americans will be
available at this State Rep. Harry Lewis-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information and requested
registration at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
October 13 (Thursday)
Job Fair. Coatesville Area Senior Center, 250 Harmony
Street, Coatesville. 62 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Employers and resources for unemployed and underemployed will be available at this State Rep. Harry
Lewis-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information and requested
registration at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along a mostlywooded 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.
Warwick Walkers. Upper Parking Lot, Warwick
County Park, 382 County Park Road, Pottstown. 9 a.m.
to 10 a.m.
Hikers walk a portion of the Horse-Shoe Trail.
Free activity, with registration required at
www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 469-1916.
(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 Springs (Ludwigs
Corner). 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Janet Graczyk, IBCLC (Internationally Board
Certified Lactation Consultant) facilitates group of
nursing mothers who share ideas and weigh their babies.
Free activity, with further information available at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp or
janetibclc@gmail.com.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays)
Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner).
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to win book
prizes, from recent to older editions.
Free activity, with further information available at
(610) 321-1710.
(Fourth Wednesdays)
Playgroups. Community Room, Rolling Hills
Apartments, 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown. 10:30 a.m.
to noon.
Playgroups, hosted by the Apartments and Pottstown
Family Center, are designed to provide parents with
children up to age five an opportunity to play with their
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www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?
curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin
%20Library or (610) 321-1710.
Job-Seeker Support. YWCA Tri-County Area Adult
Literacy Center, 1830 East High Street, Pottstown. 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Weekly Job-Seekers Connection support group is
designed to provide a supportive environment on how to
obtain assistance in revising resumes, write cover letters,
start an internet-based job search, and maximize job
search visibility, supplementing adult literacy classes and
a six-week Job Skills Program, for eligible area residents.
Free activity, with further information on the group at
www.facebook.com/ywcatricountyarea/photos/a.4680311
03259613.106123.142873902442003/813804245348962/
?type=1, on the adult literacy and other workforce
development components for eligible residents at
www.ywcatricountyarea.org/adult-literacy.html, or at
(610) 326-7323.
(First Wednesdays)
YoungLives Club for Teen Moms. Reformed
Presbyterian Church, 312 West Union Street, West
Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except August,
YoungLives Club for teenage mothers in West
Chester, an initiative of Young Life of Chester County,
provides a dinner, mentoring, parenting information,
recreation, childcare and baby items for teen moms up to
21 years of age.
Free activity, with additional information available
from Roxann Koren at (484) 459-4141,
rmkoren@verizon.net, or
www.younglife.org/YoungLives.
(Second Wednesdays)
Caregiver Support Group. West Grove United Methodist
Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. 7 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.
The Peacemaker Center facilitates support for those
giving care to spouses, parents or children.
Free activity, with further information available at
bonnie@thepeacemakercenter.org or (610) 444-3898.
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, copays, prescriptions and supplemental insurances.
Free activity, with further information and
appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484) 933-4955.
(Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon Caf, 105
West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Womens Resource Network coordinates this
informal group for women, led by a human resources
professional, to hone networking skills and meet other
persons in the area.
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(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
wgumc@verizon.net or 610) 869-9334.
(Last Saturdays)
Children's Monthly Bird Walk. Bucktoe Creek Preserve,
432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Holly Merker of the Delaware Nature Society Birding
Team, will introduce three to 12-year-olds to birding as
this look, listen for and identify bird species at Bucktoe.
Free activity, including a light, healthy snack, with
required registration at (302) 239-2334.
(Third Fridays)
Child Car Seat Checks. Limerick Fire Station, 390 West
Ridge Pike, Limerick.
(Fourth Saturday)
Free Employment Counseling. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to
noon.
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12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages seven to
10 and Teen Anime.
Free activity, with further information available at
(610) 444-6464.
(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) 268-2919.
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