Events
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Gwynedd Mercy University Tree Planting Remembers Indigenous Children
Gwynedd Mercy University held a tree planting to mark Orange Shirt Day, remembering Indigenous children who were mistreated by educators over the past century. An orange shirt has come to symbolize native populations who were stripped of their cultural identities in the name of educational assimilation. The specific article of colored clothing recalls six-year-old Phyllis…
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Feline Version of National Dog Show to Saunter into the Oaks Expo Center in Dec.
Me-Yow! Area cat fans who tire of those canine-crazy competitors at the annual fall National Dog Show can take heart. This Dec. 17, a feline version of the same type of event wanders into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, well after the drooling dogs have gone. Stephanie Farr sharpened her journalistic claws to report the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Holding October and November Open Houses
It’s college search season. That means it’s also college visit season. Gwynedd Mercy University will be hosting two Open House events this fall: Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. At GMercyU’s Open House events, students and families will have the opportunity to talk to current…
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Hobart’s Run by the River Invites First-Time Sponsors to Test the Waters of a Pottstown Signature Event
The 2022 Hobart’s Run by the River isn’t until Nov. 13, but the time for first-time sponsors to come aboard is now. And returning supporters can again ride the current of goodwill the event engenders by participating again. The funds certainly go to a worthy cause: Hobart’s Run uses the proceeds to engage in its…
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Montco Anti-Hunger Network on VFTCB Food Drive: ‘It Has Given Hunger in Montgomery County a Voice’
For the eight years of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) effort to address food insecurity in the county, the Montco Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) has been an integral partner. Amanda Musselman, MAHN Executive Director, commented on the ongoing relationship, its impact, and its importance. “This drive has given MAHN the nimbleness to directly…
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VFTCB: Montgomery County Has an Abundant Crop of Things to Do, See, Taste, and Enjoy for Fall
Ready to be enthralled by Fall? The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has categorized the array of Sept.–Nov. events taking place across the county. From gorgeous fall foliage to kid-friendly Halloween events, it is sure to be a jam-packed fall 2022. Given its history, cultural depth, culinary excellence, beautiful scenery, and adrenaline-fueled adventures, it’s…
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6K Run/Walk Sept. 24 in Bryn Athyn Benefits Redeemer Health NICU
Kohl’s and Redeemer Health are hosting the annual Kohl’s “Go the Extra Mile” 6K Run/Walk on Sept. 24 (tomorrow) from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at Bryn Athyn College. This year’s race will raise money for a Giraffe Omni bed Carestation at Redeemer’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides expert care and resources to help its tiniest,…
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Halloween from Timid to Traumatic: Lancaster County Has Both Extremes and Everything in Between
The broadening of Halloween’s appeal over the past decades has evolved it — perhaps mutated it — into something much more than candy collectors in costumes. In response, organizers of October-themed experiences — especially in nearby Lancaster County — have gauged their seasonal entertainment options accordingly. Some skew mild. Some skew wild. Dutch Wonderland Dutch…
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City Ave District’s Free Lunch and Learn Sessions to Create Healthy Finances and Hearty Bodies
The City Ave District, the nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for economic and civic vibrancy across this important corridor, is hosting an upcoming series of free, in-person lunch-and-learn sessions. The first, Money Matters: Financial Wellness 101, is Sept. 28 at 12 p.m. In this introductory financial planning workshop sponsored by Tompkins Community Bank, attendees will get information…
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Join the Gwynedd Mercy University Community for Red and Gold Day
Gwynedd Mercy University’s most treasured tradition of Fall Fest and Food Truck Festival has been reimagined by the Office for Student Engagement and Student Government Association as Red and Gold Day. Red and Gold Day take places on Saturday, September 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on GMercyU’s main campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pa.…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Open House, Panel Discussion on Tomorrow
The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies will host an open house and panel discussion in its Conference Center, located at 30 East Swedesford Road in Malvern, tomorrow, Sept. 20, from 5 to 6:30 PM. The first part of the evening will feature networking with program directors, faculty, students, and alumni to…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Dig into This Culture’s Fantástico Food Fare, Prepared Locally
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, an opportunity to delve into the richness of the local Hispanic community. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board believes one of the most enjoyable ways of doing that is visiting a local ethnic restaurant. Fortunately, the county has an abundancia of them. Plaza Azteca,…
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This Weekend: Quilt Show Unfolds at Oaks Expo Center
The days of shortening sunlight, exit of summer heat and humidity, and cooler temperatures make a very appropriate setting for the 2022 Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, open until Sept. 18 (tomorrow) at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The 29th edition of the show, presented by Mancuso Show Management of New Hope, is an…
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Penn State Great Valley Announces Line Up of Fall Community Events
Penn State Great Valley has announced its lineup of upcoming community events. Beginning on Sept. 6, the campus’ Henry Art Gallery will host the “Chinese Art Showcase: Select works by artists from the International Chinese Arts Society of Americas.” The opening reception for the exhibit will be held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The campus…
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Ambler’s Annual Oktoberfest Prepares with the Help of Key Organizer Bob King of Ambler Saving Bank
If Ambler Savings Bank Facilities Manager Bob King and the Ambler Main Street team prepare well for the Ambler Oktoberfest on October 7–8 properly, no one will really know of the effort. And that’s the way they want to keep it. The event has been going on for more than 20 years, hosted by Ambler…
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Willow Grove-to-Harrisburg Bike Riders Honor EMS Workers Taken in the Line of Duty
A three-day bike ride between Montgomery County and Harrisburg had 50 cyclists covering 150 miles to memorialize emergency medical services (EMS) personnel taken in the line of duty. Rose Itzcovitz covered the event — known as Memorial Service Monday — for WFMZ 69 News. The route took participants from the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad in…
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Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival & Country Fair Provides a Bucket-List Experience in a Basket
The 2022 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon festival lifts off Sept. 16 in nearby Bird-in-Hand Pa. By the time it concludes on Sept. 18, attendees will have gazed at the sight of dozens of onsite technicolor balloons, perhaps ridden in one themselves, enjoyed a steady rotation of multi-genre musicians, enjoyed local dishes, engaged with their kids,…
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Terrif Riffs to Float Across the County in VFTCB Inaugural September Jazz Fest
A five-day, multisite exploration of the multifaceted sounds of local music artists is about to unfurl across Montgomery County like a soulful, muted trumpet solo. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presents its first-ever Montco Jazz Fest. The concerts and events highlight vocalists, ensembles, and even double-Oscar winner Peabo Bryson in ticketed performances (some…
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