Schwenksville
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Tree Poses Amid the Trees: Schwenksville Kids’ Camp Offers Yoga
Stefania Maiale dabbled in yoga as a young adult. That early interest led her to introduce the practice to her adopted son, Jacob, and eventually bring it to help more youths at Camp Rainbow in Schwenksville. Courtney Diener-Stokes stretched her journalistic muscles to bring the story to the Daily Local News. Yoga for Maiale was…
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Pennypacker Mills Announces Fun & Creative Events Starting April 2
Spring Workshop for Kids Saturday, April 2, 2022, 10 a.m. to Noon Bring your creativity and scissor skills to the Mills for a workshop that will get you into spring. They’ll be making four kid-friendly crafts to share with friends or family: a fun “moveable” card, a unique colorful dragon fly pin, an Easter bunny…
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Spring Mountain Ski Resort Provides Fun Wintry Weekend Getaway for the Whole Family
A great way to enjoy some winter fun this season is to hit the beautiful ski slopes of Spring Mountain, located in Schwenksville, writes Cierra Williams for Philadelphia Magazine. Situated just an hour outside Philadelphia’s city lights, Spring Mountain’s ski resort has everything you need for a ski weekend getaway. The mountain features a 428-foot…
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Halloween-Themed Events Coming to Pennypacker Mills This Fall
Montgomery County residents and visitors are invited to experience Halloween-themed events at Pennypacker Mills this fall. Charles Adams, III Ghost Stories Saturday, October 2 from 3:13 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Hear ghostly tales and spooky stories told by Charles Adams III, known around the world as a collector of the paranormal. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania,…
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Montgomery County School Named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Seven local schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Seven local schools have won the honor of being named National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. 325 schools from across the country, which…
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Skippack Pharmacy Team Shows Montgomery County the Love During One of the Worst Times in Local History
When COVID-19 hit, and we heard the vaccine was coming soon, the residents of Montgomery County (and everywhere else) waited for it with bated breath. The County would announce if various ages or demographic groups were able to register for the vaccine, but that didn’t help those who couldn’t get out of the house or…
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Craft Marketplace Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Pennypacker Mills on September 18
Craft Marketplace, where over 90 carefully selected artisans will sell unique handcrafted items, returns to historic Pennypacker Mills on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is hosted by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills and admission and parking are free. Masks are required indoors and recommended outdoors for unvaccinated individuals. This…
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Pennypacker Mills Announces Summer Porch Performances
Start your summer with a visit to Pennypacker Mills for one of several performances sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. The Summer Porch Performances series is back with free, family-friendly events appropriate for all ages. Alice Paul, Suffragette portrayed by Alisa DupuySaturday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Alice Paul was a vocal leader of the 20th century women’s…
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Schwenksville Woman Creates Custom Tent Company That Turn Themed Sleepovers Into Special Events
Allison Kozej, a Schwenksville mom who previously worked in finance, has started Dream Hutz, a company that makes custom-themed tents that turn themed sleepovers into special events, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Her tents help children feel special while celebrating in more intimate gatherings with siblings or family. “I think that people really still want…
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Lansdale Pharmacist Vaccinating Thousands of People While in Superhero Garb
Skippack Pharmacy pharmacist Mayank Amin, also known as Dr. Mak, has been using his event-planning background to vaccinate thousands of people – all while wearing superhero garb, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Lansdale native has recently been gaining national attention for his efforts. He has vaccinated around 4,000 people, most of whom received…
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Say ‘I Do’ at Schwenksville’s MOYO, a new Top Ten Wedding Venue in the Philadelphia Area
MOYO in Schwenksville is one of the ten best new wedding venues in the Philadelphia area, according to a list by Philadelphia Magazine. The women-owned Seedling + Sage Catering has expanded the focus of its rustic wellness haven to include weddings and other events. The space has been operational for around five years, during which…
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Spring Mountain Among 13 Best Winter Resorts in Region
A mountain weekend getaway is an ideal way to enjoy some fresh air while also getting some outdoor exercise, writes Cierra Williams for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily for local skiing and snowboarding aficionados, the Philadelphia area has some great mountain ranges and resorts and Spring Mountain is among the top 13. The resort offers everything you…
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Schwenksville Mother Combines Her Love for Education and Art to Illustrate Her First Children’s Book
Mary Kratz, a Schwenksville native, has combined her love for education and art to illustrate her first children’s book, Ella Bella Loves the Rain. The 20-page rhyming book was written by Kratz’s aunt, Suzanne Downey Farrell. The creative duo is hoping that this is just the first book in what will become a series of…
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Part-time Schwenksville Resident and Golf Legend Gary Player Returns to Site of 1962 PGA Championship
Gary Player, the golfing legend who has been staying with his daughter in Schwenksville during the pandemic, returned to Aronimink Golf Club the site of his 1962 PGA Championship win, to watch the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Player, who still looks as fit at 84 as he did…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial with Victorian Flair in Schwenksville
A lovely colonial home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Schwenksville. The Highpoint Farm is set on a 4-acre lot with breathtaking views of the surrounding area from the entire property. In addition to the residence with its Victorian exterior and wrap-around porch, the property also includes…
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Schwenksville Native Sets New Record on Appalachian Trail
Liz Anjos, a Schwenksville native, has set a new fastest known time for women running the Appalachian Trail in the northbound direction, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The endurance runner spent 51 days, 16 hours, and 30 minutes on her journey, also setting an overall second-fastest time for a woman on the trail, behind…
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Rolling Turf Golf Course Adds New Fun Activity for Families: Foot Golf
Rolling Turf Golf Course in Schwenksville has added Foot Golf, a new fun activity to help families keep busy and enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic, writes Richard Curtis for FOX 29. Ray Wells, owner and manager of the 12-hole course, got the idea for the new sport at a turf conference. “They were talking…
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House of the Week: Extraordinary Log Home in Schwenksville
An extraordinary log home set on a 3.04-acre lot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Schwenksville. This charming and unique home features a main floor master bedroom, double porches, a gorgeous great room with skylights and a grand stone fireplace. The remaining nicely sized bedrooms are on the second floor…
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