Perkiomen Watershed  - Part Time Position

The Conservancy is seeking a part time educator to teach our Environmental Education programs to pre-K through intermediate level students. The ideal candidate should possess a B.S in Education or in the Sciences and should have successful experience working with Pre-K/ K or older students.  If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated, professional educators, please submit your resume to Linda Oltman at [email protected]

Collegeville State Farm is looking for a new TEAM MEMBER! 

Larry Hoak is seeking a hardworking, energetic, outgoing, customer focused, licensed sales professional to join his Award Winning Team.

Individual must be a positive, motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced Team environment. We are a small business with big business results. The right individual will have a rewarding career with a base salary plus commission, growth potential and experience the opportunity of working in State Farms agents office. For more information please contact Larry on his website www.larryhoak.com and click 'I'm hiring' tab and follow the prompts to send your resume.

Caregivers and/or CNA's  - Part Time Positions! 

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!! **Apply today**

Apply online at www.seniorhelpers.com/pottstown. We will contact you within 24hrs of receipt.

OR...call 610.323.0459 to schedule a time to come in to do application & interview.

OR...stop in the office Monday-Friday 830am-5pm and pick up an application.

1200 E High St, Ste 301,  Pottstown, PA 19464-4948

Towne Book Center is hiring! 

Towne Book Center seeks an individual with exceptional handseling skills, sideline purchasing experience. Event planning/management experience and cafe experience a strong plus. Applicant must be enthusiastic, outgoing, knowledgeable about books and sidelines, creative, independent, motivated, and organized. Additionally, applicant needs working knowledge of excel, word, and power point. Responsibilities will include handseling and event promotion. Sideline responsibilities are curating and purchasing appropriate sidelines, merchandising items purchased, and monitoring turn-over. Further duties will include working closely with the Marketing Director to promote and assist in all aspects of running events on and off site.  

Qualified and interested parties should send resumeé to Kit at [email protected] .

Towne Book Center, 610-409-0640

Social Media, Sales & Office Assistant - Part Time Position! 

If you are interested in this position please contact Natalie Weeks at 610-489-7231 or stop in:
M.C. Weeks, Inc. Window Fashions, 183 West Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
610-489-7231

Scillia Photography is looking for a marketing and sales person to grow our school and sports photography business. The applicant's goal will be to promote our portrait photography services and fundraisers. The applicant may already be involved with local sports organizations or leagues, dance studios or music schools. The ideal applicant is a well organized self-starter. He/she does not need to be a photographer but must have an appreciation for photography. This can be a part time independent opportunity.
If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, text me Giuseppe at (484) 961-0575

PVSD Fall Community Education Brochure

Check out all the great programs offered by PVSD in the Fall Community Eductation Brochure. From swim lessons, drivers education, crafts, fitness, financial seminars and more! Click here to view! 

 

PA's First Diaper Need Awareness Week

September 25th - October 1st

In addition to food & basic personal care products, our Daily Bread Community Food Pantry that services the entire greater Perkiomen Valley also tries to provide diapers for both infants and adults in need. Keeping the pantry stocked is an ongoing challenge, especially for necessary items like diapers that are not covered by state or federal programs.

Daily Bread will gratefully accept both adult and infant diaper donations, especially during PA's first annual Diaper Need Awareness Week, running from Mon, Sept 25 through Sun, Oct 1. Please feel free to bring your donations to any of our community collection locations or directly to the Pantry from Mon - Sat between 9 a.m. and noon. The Pantry is newly located at 3938 Ridge Pike, Collegeville (caddy-cornered to Jim and Ralph's Produce on Ridge Pike.) 

Cedars Market Open 3rd Saturday of Month

Cedars Market is open the third Saturday of the each month April through October, 8am - 12pm.   Wood Thru the Ages will showcase their handcrafted 100% maintenance free from cleaning outdoor furniture. The poly wood furniture is made from recycled milk jug material (HDPE) and comes in 18 different colors (new color is pink) or any two colors in combination. It has a UV inhibitor in the material to resist fading, stays outside year round and resists cracking, splitting and mold. The furniture is Amish made here in PA and is handcrafted by only experienced workers. For more information visit www.woodthrutheages.com or look for Jim Forbes at Cedars Market!
 

Lobster Wednesdays at DaVinci's Pub 

Every Wednesday in the bar area, guess the correct weight of our featured Colossal Lobster and win the Lobster prepared for you on the spot!  Winner is announced at 6:30pm.  Must be present to win. DaVinci's Pub, 217 E. Main Street, Collegeville.   www.DaVincisPub.com 

Now through October 29th

Peddler's Village Annual Scarecrow Competition & Display will run from Monday, September 11th through Sunday, October 29th. Colorful, larger-than-life scarecrows will be on display and the public will vote for their favorites in six categories.  

Peddler's Village, Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA. 
For more information, visit  www.peddlersvillage.com

September 28 @ 5:00pm- 5:45pm

 

Ursinus College presents a public art exhibition researched and curated by Julin Everett and Cari Freno. The exhibition of portraits explores how subjugation as spectacle can be challenged by the power of authentic self-representation. Scene/ Unseen asks the viewer to consider the invisible aspects of identity and what it means to become visible on ones own terms. Guided Tour on Thursday, September 28th, 5pm- 5:45pm begins outside the Berman Museum of Art. Reception to follow in the kaleidoscope lobby.
RSVP to [email protected]

September 28 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Kalejta Financial Open House to Celebrate Second Location! 

Kalejta Financial Management officially opened its doors at Sunnybrook last month.   The firm has planned a fall open house Thursday, September 28, 2017. The open house will include a tour of the new office as well as light food and beverages and Special Needs Planning workshop from 6:00 - 6:30pm!  Leave with a free GIFT...Tom Kalejta's new book, Building Wealth, Protecting Dreams!   RSVP 610-831-2195

September 29 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

September 29, 2017

Golf Outing

September 30 @ 10am - 4:00pm

October 4 @ 6:30pm

October 4 @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

October 5th

October 6 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

Come down to Swirls & Nibbles and enjoy a swirl and nibble and some meet some adorable adoptables!  Hosted by Tiny Miracles Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to re-homing highly adorable animals.  Swirls & Nibbles, 240 Bridge Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473. www.swirlsandnibbles.com/

October 7 @ 9:30am - 10:30am

Free Fix-A-Flat Clinic - Learn how to repair your own flats at this free monthly clinic, held the first Saturday of the month at BikeSport, 325 W. Main Street, Trappe.  Call for details 610-489-7300. www.bikesportbikes.com 

October 7th

October 8th @ 10:00am

Race Flyer 

October 10th and 11th  @ 6:30 - 8:00pm

October 11 @ 5:00pm - 10pm

League play begins 10/16/17 and 10/18/17 with 2 man teams, 10 weeks to play, $250 per golfer.

Golf364, 66 Church Road, Linfield. 484-791-3563.

October 12 @ 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Registration and Details. 

October 12 @ 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473.  Class held at Conservancy's Brownstone Barn.  Fee:  $7 Members/ $10 Nonmembers.  More information call 610-287-9383. 

Ocotber 13, 2017  
       

Golf Fundraiser to Support Family of Karen Hegedus, LP Parks & Rec Superintendent! 

 

On behalf of Pennsylvania Parks & Recreation, all are invited to participate in the annual golf outing on October 13, 2017.  This year, proceeds from the event will benefit the family of Karen Hegedus, Superintendent of  Lower Providence Parks & Recreation.

The tournament will be held at Landis Creek, 765 N. Lewis Road, Limerick.  

For more information and registration details, click here. 

Ocotber 13 @5:00pm - 8:00pm
          

Don't miss Girls Night Out presented by Lily Laser & Beauty!  Join us for Mingling, Refreshments and Nibbling, Door Prizes and Raffles, Fashion, Products and Spa Specials! 

Lily Laser and Beauty, 15 W. 4th Avenue, Collegeville. RSVP to reserve your free gift by October 12th: 610-489-6148 or email [email protected]

October 14 @ 11:00am- 5:00pm

OKTOBERFEST

Celebrate the area's German heritage at a family-friendly Oktoberfest held on the grounds of The Speaker's House. Enjoy tours of the house and its authentic Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, live music, apple schnitz and sauerkraut making, beekeeping, 18th century craft and trade demonstrations, colonial kids' games, and much more. The Henry Muhlenberg House and its newly-restored herb garden will also be open for tours. Food and drink will be available for purchase. ADMISSION $12/adults, $5 ages 12-17, $3 ages 6-11, free under 6

The Speaker's House, 151 W. Main Street
Henry Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main Street

For more information, click here. 

October 18 @ 7:00pm - 11:00pm

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM, the Lower Providence Community Library will host The American Songbook, performed by Theresa D'Andrea and Thad Shirey.

The American Songbook is a musical celebration of the great American composers and lyricists. There will be selections from Porter, Gershwin and Berlin and the program will also include songs from Broadway.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested.
Please email [email protected], call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Check out the library's website at www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.

October 19 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm

Kalejta Financial Management presents a Retirement Workshop!  This event is designed for those Nearing age 65, Nearing Retirement. Working Past age 65 and ALL Retirees.  Learn how to get and stay medicare insurance ready.  The Workshop will be held at the new Sunnybook office of Kalejta Financial Management, 55 Sunnybrook Road,  Sanatoga, PA 19464.  RSVP www.kalejta.com or call 610-831-2195  

October 20 @ 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Everyone welcome to attend the Buttaro- Ginnetti Cancer Fund Beef and Beer!  This year's event will be held at the newly renovated, Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown and feature live music by The Original Power Play.  Chinese Raffle, 50/50, Basket of Cheer.  Details and Ticket Information, click here. 

October 25 @ Dusk

Collegeville Annual Halloween Parade!

Join the Collegeville Rotary once again on Collegeville's Main Street for this event. There is no need to register for costume judging or the parade - just bring your children (or pet), and meet behind CHOWs (454 E. Main) at 6 pm.  Judging will be 6:00pm - 6:20pm. If you prefer to just watch, pull out a chair and line the street from CHOW to the Pretzel Factory. The parade starts at 6:30 'drizzle or shine'.   More information

October 25 @ 8:00am - 10:00am

Greater Philadelphia Chamber presents

Funding your Future: The Middle Market Capital Journey

For many of the rapidly growing companies in the middle market, capital is a top concern. Overcoming issues around awareness of sources of capital and the process for raising capital is a primary growth hurdle many local middle market companies face. With over $2 billion in un-invested capital located in Greater Philadelphia, the resources are available if companies know how to access them.

Join the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to explore the financing options that are available, the challenges faced in accessing capital, and the opportunities middle market businesses could pursue. Hear from a panel of regional experts and middle market business leaders who have successfully traversed the capital journey, and discover how your business can gain access to the right capital to get to the next level. 

WHYY, Independence Mall West, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

October 25 @ 6:30pm

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:30 PM, the Lower Providence Community Library will host a Financial Aid Seminar for college-bound high school students and their families, presented by Dr. Kevin Bukatman.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested.

Please email [email protected], call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Check out the library's website at www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.

October 26 @ Dusk

Schwenksville Borough Annual Holloween Parade 

Every Year, the Rotary Club of Central Perkiomen organizes and runs the Schwenksville Borough Annual Halloween Parade. The Parade is sponsored and funded by Schwenksville Borough in addition to the contributions and donations of local businesses and civic groups. Registrations is available at www.centralperkrotary.org. The parade is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2017

October 27 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for an experience unlike any other at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board's  2017 Annual Luncheon. 

This year's event will be held at the brand new Health Science Center at Montgomery County Community College, a new state-of-the-art venue at their Blue Bell Campus.
The event includes a special guest keynote speaker, exclusive premiers and networking receptions before and after the event.
Networking begins at 11 a.m., and our program begins at 12 noon.
Look for announcements about our guest speaker and a special post-luncheon reception in the coming weeks.
Pricing:  $65 Per Person | $495 Per Table of 8
For details, visit website. 

October 27 @ 6:45pm - 10:00pm

Murder Mystery Dinner given by the Lower Providence Community Library's fall fundraising event on Friday, October 27th at Chadwicks Restuarant and Bar.  The evening begins with hors d'oeuveres and a cash bar at 6:45pm followed by dinner and a "Dance with Death," presented by the Murder Mystery Company.  When a death on the dance floor turns this 1950s prom into a doo wop disaster, it is up to the audience to figure out whodunit and get this dance back on track. Tickets are $70 and must be purchased in advance.Sale ends Monday, October 23rd. 

More information

October 27 @ 7pm 

October 28 @ 3pm & 7pm

Muhlenberg Play

(show times Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 7pm)

2017 is also the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther initiating the Protestant Reformation. To mark this occasion, the Landesbühnen Sachsen theater company in Germany has developed a special play "In God's Own Country" about Lutheran pastor Henry Muhlenberg. Learn about the struggles of German immigrants as they adapted to life in a new country. The German actors and singers-together with local actors and the Augustus Lutheran Church choir-will offer several performances of the play in the historic Augustus Lutheran Church, built in 1743. Information Packet

Augusts Lutheran Church, 717 W. Main Street, Trappe. 
TICKETS $20/person, advance purchase strongly recommended at HistoricTrappe.org

November 2 @ 8:30am - 11:30am  

November 4 @ 9:30am - 10:30am

Free Fix-A-Flat Clinic - Learn how to repair your own flats at this free monthly clinic, held the first Saturday of the month at BikeSport, 325 W. Main Street, Trappe.  Call for details 610-489-7300. www.bikesportbikes.com 

December 2 @ 1:00pm - 8:00pm

December 3 @ Noon - 4:00pm

Candlelight Tours

Step back in time as you explore the Henry Muhlenberg House and learn about early Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions. Hosted by the Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley. ADMISSION $5/adults, $3 ages 12-17, $2 ages 6-11, free under 6.

December 2 @ 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Henry Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main Street, Trappe

December 3 @ Noon - 4:00pm

Holiday House Tour

Co-hosted with the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation, the 2017 holiday house tour will include the Henry Muhlenberg House, Speaker's House, Dewees Tavern, and Augustus Lutheran Church in addition to private houses. A reception will follow from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Community Music School featuring light seasonal fare, silent auction baskets, and Trappe-themed pottery, books, and greeting cards available for purchase. TICKETS $30 at  collegevilledevelopment.org 

Location: Trappe/Collegeville area 

December 6th @ 6:30pm

Enjoy festive, family-friendly evening with caroling, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular tree lighting at the Annual Trappe Tree Lighting Event at The Speaker's House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe. FREE Event!