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January 19, 2017
DaVinci's Pub
217 E. Main Street, Collegeville
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gentleman, change of location this month! Join fellow members and guests of the Chamber for PV Men's Networking Night at DaVinci's Pub! Unwind, network and share in good company!
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Edward Jones & Imperial's Catering Mixer!
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January 25, 2017
Imperial's Catering
40 E. First Avenue, Collegeville
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Edward Jones and Imperial's Catering team up for our January Mixer! Enjoy fabulous food including martini mashed potato bar, appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks. Special entertainment including comedian Chris Coccia of Comedy Central and Dale McCully on the piano! Network with fellow Chamber members, Edward Jones colleagues and clients and local community leaders.
Cost: Members FREE! Non-Members $10
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Business Owner Roundtable
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January 26, 2017
Location Change!
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
350 Water Loop Lane, Collegeville
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Join this interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and decision makers.
Cost: $25 per person
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PV Stars - Best of the Valley!
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February 16, 2017
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
100 Golf Club Drive, Phoenixville, 19460
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The PV Stars Gala will recognize businesses and individuals that have made a positive impact on life in the Perkiomen Valley this year. Leaders from Montgomery, Northeast Chester and Southern Berks Counties will gather for an evening filled with networking, food, drinks, exhibitor showcase and awards ceremony.
Keynote Speaker:
Emmy Award Winning
Journalist
Lu Ann Cahn!
For ticket purchases and sponsorship please visit our Awards Page.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Small Business of the Year
- Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PC
- Cruise & Fly Worldwide Travel
- Patriot Pest Solutions
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Business Star of the Year
- Patrick Kelly, Kelly Insurance Group
- Stefania Maiale, Collegeville Yoga Bar
- Phil White, Signarama
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Medium Business of the Year
- Analytical Technology Inc
- Kriebel/CzarStar Security
- The Victory Bank
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Humanitarian of the Year
- Catherine Gear
- Rev. Martha Kriebel
- Amy Ramsey
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Large Business of the Year
- Maillie, LLP
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
Federal Credit Union
- Pfizer
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Distinguished Service Person
- State Senator John Rafferty
- Upper Providence Police
- Zenon Janicki
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Emerging Business of the Year
- Kevin Smith Transportation Group
- Luz Shanti Alternative
Healing Therapies
- Piccolo Amore
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Non-Profit Organization of the Year
- A-Team 111 of Skippack
- Access Services
- Community Music School
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Chamber Member of the Year
- Corey Bowlin, Cruise &
Fly Worldwide Travel
- Bob Clark, Interface Financial
- David Maris, Marco Motors
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February 22, 2017
PV Chamber Office
351 E. Main Street Collegeville
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Cost: FREE!
sponsored by: 
Learn all about the opportunities with the Chamber, meet with new and existing members and get tips for successful networking. Let's get to know YOU!
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Have something exciting to share with our members? Send us a few lines to include in our "About our Members" section and we will include it in our next edition!
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The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this Fiscal Year (beginning April 2016) and were added to our website and membership!
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DEVON FINANCIAL PARTNERS is hiring!
Financial Representative - We are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and who are passionate about helping people live a better financial life. If you're coming from a financial services background, we can help you take it to the next level. But, it doesn't matter to us what your background is, as long as you have the following qualities: An entrepreneurial spirit, A track record of success, A passion for helping people, Self-motivated, Character and integrity. Full details found here!
Recruiting Coordinator - The Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for Financial Representative sourcing to hire the highest quality candidates. This is an entry level position and is a great opportunity for someone who has a bachelor's degree who is: High energy, Highly motivated, Detail-focused
Goal oriented, Confident, Actively involved in the community. The Recruiting Coordinator will be very visible in the local community by attending university career fairs, professional association meetings, and identifying potential candidates through personal connections in order to build a solid talent pipeline. This position will identify and communicate with candidates to schedule, interview, follow-up with, and track all candidate activity. The successful candidate will be able to act proactively and be willing to go the distance to get something done. The package includes base salary, bonuses, and benefits. More info
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Sales & Customer Service Rep/Social Media too! - (full & part time), 2-3 positions to be filled asap to assist customers with purchases of bicycles and related accessories. Be proficient on an ipad and imac for showing customers options and for ringing up a sale on Lightspeed POS system. One person hired will take over social media. Experience in bicycle sales is encouraged but not required, but a love of cycling is necessary. Good pay and bonuses.
Bicycle Mechanic - (full time) Experience needed. 2-3 positions will be filled asap. Hiring in our slower season gives us a chance to train on our work order system and teach skills and methods used here. Ours is a fast-paced, state of the art service department with a great reputation. Good pay and bonuses.
Trainees - (part time) Interested in cycling? Not sure if you want to learn how to sell bikes or maybe repair them? We'll be hiring part time students (age 15 and up) to train during the winter (12-14 hours per week) and more hours (up to 32) during the summer. Requirements: Personal skills, love of cycling, interest in learning, transportation to/from work, applicant must inquire (parents - let them apply themselves please).
To Apply Contact
Ginny! Bikesport is located at 325 W. Main Street, Trappe
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Cyber Security for Small and Mid-size Businesses
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Please join the Governor's Office of Homeland Security together with Montgomery County Department of Public Safety as they offer valuable presentations on various cyber security topics from subject matter experts: Bradford Willke, US Dept. of Homeland Security's Cyber Security Advisor; Erik Avakian, CISO, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State Police; FBI; INFRAGARD; and from a legal perspective from McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC.
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Promote Your Business, Support Public Ed!
Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor the 8th Annual Dodgeball Tournament!
Tournament Sponsorship is a great way to gain exposure for your business while supporting education. Click
here for more information.
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Winter/Early Spring 2017 Community Education
We are pleased to remind you that registration can now be done online! Visit our Web Store by clicking here.
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Boutique Sale and Spa Special Savings!
Now through January 21st, save 40% on all in stock boutique items at
Eden Day Spa and Salon. Browse our selection of clothing, accessories, handbags and scarves. Also, mention code HAPPY 2017 before January 31st to receive 25% off Keratin Smoothing, Vitamin C Facial, 90 min Warm Stone Massage or Spa Pedicure Deluxe!
Eden Day Spa & Salon, 378 W. Main Street, Trappe. 610-489-0800 or visit
www.edendayspaandsalon.com
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Pillars of Light and Love is a non-profit launched in 2015 by business owner Kathy Opperman. The main focus of the non-profit is Stress and Life Management for all ages. Our goal is to educate children, teens and adults to reduce stress, have strong self-esteem, overcome anxiety, build confidence, and achieve effective coping techniques, positive communication skills, and healthy relationships.
To view a full list of upcoming workshops, click here.
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Got the post Christmas blues?
Nothing cures it better than some golf and a bloody Mary! Visit Golf364 today for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and a bloody Mary for $9.99! Make the deal even better and check in on Facebook and save $10 on your two hour rental!
Plenty of great events going on in January too,
check out
the calendar! 66 Church Road, Linfield.
Golf 364, conveniently located at Linfield National Golf Club, is an indoor golf center featuring Forsight Sports GC2 Performance simulation. Don't let the weather outside stop you from working on your game!
Join us for 10 weeks of indoor golf competition - get your two-person team entered into the Winter Session Golf League at
Golf 364
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Yuengs and Wings Monday nights begin 1/16/17.
Wicked Winter Wednesdays begins 1/17/17.
10 weeks of indoor golf competition. Beer and food specials including $2 drafts the entire month of February.
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January 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Basics+ of QuickBooks, a Workshop
SCORE TriCounty presents: The basics of QuickBooks from A to Z for new users or those who want more from the program. Presented by Jackie Gleason, CPA and QuickBooks Proadvisor. There will be time for questions at the end of her presentation. If you are a QuickBooks user you can bring your laptop or tablet with you. Registration Form. 244 E. High Street, Suite 102, Pottstown
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January 19, 2017
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL presents Bach's Lunch: Jeff Ormsby, Ryan Leaver & Eric Coyne
January 19, 2017.
Bring your box lunch and join us for a FREE lunchtime concert on the third Thursday of the month! These informal concerts typically feature CMS faculty members. Programs begin at 12:10 and end by 12:50pm. All ages welcome! 775 W. Main Street Trappe
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January 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Opening Reception - Natessa Amin: Dancing on the Water Tank Join the
Berman Museum of Art in celebrating its new exhibition "Natessa Amin: Dancing on the Water Tank."
Philadelphia-based artist Natessa Amin makes paintings and sculptures that incorporate unconventional materials such as printed fabrics, powdered pigments, flocked paper, cardboard, ceramic, plaster, and wood. Filled with vivid colors and sensuous texture, Amin's immersive installations draw on her explorations of family history and her unique ethnic roots. Born in Pennsylvania to an American mother and an Indian father who was raised in Kenya, Amin finds inspiration for her work in vibrant African textiles, Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, and the intricate details of South Asian architecture and garden design. Travels abroad have further influenced her practice, in which the collage-like layering of shapes, patterns, and color works to activate memory and sift through personal experiences.
"Natessa Amin: Dancing on the Water Tank" is the first exhibition organized in conjunction with Ursinus College's new minor in museum studies. It is co-curated by ten students-Kate Bormann, Shelby Bryant, Shannon Byrne, Teddi Caputo, Mattie Egerter, Morgan Larese, Annie Rus, Sophie Snapp, Dani Statuti, and Sarah Wilbert-and their professors, Berman Museum curator Ginny Kollak and Deborah Barkun, chair of the Department of Art and Art History at Ursinus.
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission to the Berman Museum is always free. It is accessible to visitors with disabilities.
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January 20, 2017
IMPERIAL'S CATERING
brings you Prime Time Comedy Dinner Show with Chris Coccia, to benefit Kisses for Kyle. Doors open at 7:00pm, BYOB Beer and Wine! For tickets, menu and additional details visit
Imperial's website
40 E. First Avenue, Trappe
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January 21, 2017
IMPERIAL'S CATERING
brings you Hope Street: A humorous look at growing up Irish in America! Doors open at 7:00pm, BYOB Beer and Wine! For tickets, menu and additional details visit
Imperial's website
40 E. First Avenue, Trappe
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January 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gallery Talk: "Samuel W. Pennypacker (1843-1916) His Living Legacy" Samuel Pennypacker was a multi-faceted man with interests in history, collecting antiquities, publishing books, researching family genealogy, and being an active member of many organizations. As Governor, he was a Progressive, interested in moving Pennsylvania forward. This meant establishing many of the departments we have today in the state, building the State Capitol, and much more. Visit the Mills to learn more about this fascinating man who turned Pennsylvania into a modern state. The talk will be held in the Galleries on the second floor of the mansion. FREE, suggested donation $2 per person.
To register contact
Pennypacker Mills at 610-287-9349, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville
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January 24 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cyber Security for Small to Mid-sized Businesses
Please join the Governor's Office of Homeland Security together with Montgomery County Department of Public Safety as they offer valuable presentations on various cyber security topics from subject matter experts: Bradford Willke, US Dept. of Homeland Security's Cyber Security Advisor; Erik Avakian, CISO, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State Police; FBI; INFRAGARD; and from a legal perspective from McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC.
Registration Closes: January 20, 2017
Eligible Attendees: Information technology security personnel for small to mid-size businesses
Registration Form and instructions found here: http://www.homelandsecurity.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
January 24, 2017
8:00am - 12:30pm
Montgomery County
Public Safety Training Campus
1175 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA
This symposium is FREE of charge. Any questions, contact Kristin Daniels, Outreach Coordinator 717-346-4461 or visit
www.homelandsecurity.pa.gov or email
ra-homelandsecurity@pa.gov.
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January 25 @ 7:00 pm
College Planning: Investing in Your Child's Future
On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00pm, the
Lower Providence Community Library will host, College Planning: Investing in Your Child's Future, presented by financial advisor Thomas Schubert. Tom will discuss what you need to know about saving for your child's college including, learning about college savings strategies, Section 529 Plans, college loans and understanding financial aid.
Tom Schubert is a Financial Advisor with the Pottstown office of Janney Montgomery Scott. He works with individuals and small businesses on ways to grow, protect and simplify their financial decisions. Tom is a graduate of St. Joseph's University.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.
For more information, please email
bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Private Kindergarten Open House!
Join the
Goddard School in Collegeville for our Private Kindergarten Open House. We will discuss our curriculum and programming, introduce you to our teacher, and give you an opportunity to ask questions about how we will prepare you child for school! Our program will be licensed by the Department of Education. Spots are limited to 12 children.
Contact us at (610) 232-7939, 500 Springhouse Drive Collegeville
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January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Preschool Science at Watershed @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
3-6 year olds and their favorite adult are invited to join us for one of our exciting learning adventures! All classes are held at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn located on the corner of Rt. 29 and Haldeman road in Schwenksville.
"Groundhogs & Other Pennsylvania Hibernators"
Whether you call this animal a whistle-pig, woodchuck or groundhog it bears the heavy burden of replacing the badger in an old European custom. In this lesson we will separate fact from fiction while sprinkling in a generous helping of laughter and play while learning about the groundhog and a few of Pennsylvania's other true hibernators.
Register
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January 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marketing & Sales for Today & Tomorrow
A 2017
SCORE TriCounty
Seminar presented by Donna Botti Owner, Partner, Delos Incorporated * web * mobile * social media * apps
Your Customer May Know More Than You -
The internet is now our first stop to research products and services, get local business information, and answer our questions. The web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices is transforming the way we live, work, shop, and do business. Consumers have integrated the web into their everyday lives and activities. Small businesses and non-profits need to do the same.
Attend this seminar to learn what's important for your business in the shift to digital marketing. You'll learn about setting priorities, goals and objectives for your marketing and sales efforts, and how to establish relationships with your customers and prospects. Registration
244 East High Street, Suite 102, Pottstown
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January 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Trappe 300 Kick Off Party! Celebrate Trappe's 300th anniversary year at a kick-off party in the auditorium of the former Perkiomen Valley school building in Trappe. Mingle with friends and neighbors, enjoy music and refreshments, and learn about plans for the renovation of the old school into condos-Luxury meets History! You'll also get an exclusive preview of the new book Trappe and Collegeville at a pop-up shop with Trappe souvenirs. Sponsored by
Gorski Engineering
Stone School - Former Collegeville Trappe High School
23 E. First Avenue
Collegeville, PA 19426
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January 28, 2017
Sprint-Collegeville is Open for Business! You are invited to join us for an Open House event Saturday, January 28th. There will be refreshments, and savings all day, beginning at 10am! Come on in and let us tell you why we're the best value in wireless! Our new store is open in the Collegeville Shopping Center, 222 E. Main Street (next to Pizza Stop). Call 484-973-4021 for details.
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February 3 & 4 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
On Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, 2017, the
Lower Providence Community Library welcomes the North Penn S Gaugers. They will set up and operate a portable S gauge model train layout for the enjoyment and education of the library community. Members of the North Penn S Gaugers will be available from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm both days to answer questions and discuss the history of the S scale trains.
The North Penn S Gaugers are a diverse group of S gauge enthusiasts formed in 1998, based in Lansdale. Their interests range from American Flyer through Fine S scale equipment.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, please email
bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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February 4, 2017
1960's - 1970's Dance Party!
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PILLARS OF LIGHT AND LOVE invite you Get your Bell Bottoms, Platform Shoes, Mini-Skirts, Tie Dye outfits, Leisure Suits, Candie's shoes, and Get ready to Twist, Disco, Do the Watusi and more!
We invite you to dress up, if you want, for this Party of the Year to benefit Pillars of Light and Love, a local non-Profit founded by Kathy Opperman, whose mission is to encourage strong self-esteem, self-confidence and reduce stress in Kids, Teens and Adults.
Live music by AM Radio, Tickets include a delicious Presidential Caterers Buffet Dinner.
Advanced Tickets before January 15th - $37.50
Online Tickets (January 15th - February 3rd) - $40
Tickets at the Door - $45.00
Don't wait as we expect to sell out! There will be a Cash Bar, Prize Raffle and 50/50 Raffle! Purchase tickets
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February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
BIKESPORT
hosts
For Women: Basic Bicycle Repairs
One 2-hour session. Taught by women, for women. Learn to perform minor repairs and adjustments; cleaning, repairing, and lubricating the chain; and inspecting and repairing flat tires. Bring your bike. 6 students per class.
Register Today! Simply call 610-489-7300, press option 2, or send an email to info@bikesportbikes.com with your info and we'll call YOU. Payment Required at Registration.
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February 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from 5:30-8:15 PM, the
Lower Providence Community Library will host a Turkish coffee reading night.
The practice of Turkish coffee reading, sometimes referred to as
tasseography
, is descended from the tradition of tea leaf reading. A centuries-old ritual, drinking Turkish coffee is unique not only in the way it is prepared, but also in the way your fortune is told by looking at the cup. The Turkish coffee reading begins with the traditional preparation of a Turkish coffee, which is then served in a traditional demitasse cup. Once the seeker has finished the cup of coffee, the reading can begin.
Have your Turkish coffee prepared and your fortune read by Neslihan.
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot at the library.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration required.
To register, email
bloewengart@mclinc.org or call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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February 8 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Build Your Business with Google
LMS Solutions, a Certified Google Partner, is hosting a
Free Google event
at the
LMS Solutions
office in Royersford, PA on Wednesday, February 8th from 11:45pm - 1:00pm EST, and you are invited.
During this event, we'll discuss the importance of measurement in digital marketing and share trends, research and insights that can help you reach your audience in all their moments of need.
It's a great opportunity to learn directly from Google Executives via a live telecast about how local businesses like yours are growing using the tools and options Google provides.
We're providing lunch - all we need is your attendance.
Please
RSVP as soon as possible, as space is limited.
We'd love for you to come join us. For more information call David Akers 484-893-4055 x 101 or email info@lmsbiz.com
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February 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Victorian Valentine Workshop for Kids!
Pennypacker Mills wants you to join them for a winter morning of creative Valentine craft making. We'll use ribbons, lace, doilies & more to create four Victorian Valentines to share! Ages 5+ with an adult. Fee: $5/ child. Refreshments served. Pre-registration only, deadline Feb. 7th.
To register call 610-287-9349 - 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville
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February 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wegmans Cooking with Kids!, A Berry Nice Valentine's Day!
Hands-on Parent & Child, 1 hr., $10 with Shoppers Club
This very busy hands-on class focuses on Valentine Day's goodies and gifts. Chocolate-covered strawberries are on the menu, plus your kids will learn to make a creamy, fruity Red Rooster Smoothie and a special Valentine card for someone special.
Wegmans
600 Commerce Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
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February 11, 2017
IMPERIAL'S CATERING Valentine Dinner Show. Featuring Philadelphia's own world renowned Van Fields Stylistics Review.
Doors open at 7:00pm, BYOB Beer and Wine! For tickets, menu and additional details visit
Imperial's website
40 E. First Avenue, Trappe
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February 11 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of J.S. Bach In celebration of Trappe's 300th Anniversary,
Community Music School Faculty will perform a program dedicated to the music of J.S. Bach. Bach, a passionate Lutheran whose beliefs and worship inspired some of the world's finest sacred music, was an inspiration to Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg who settled in New Providence, Pennsylvania (now known as Trappe, PA). Trappe 300 will present a variety of events for the Collegeville-Trappe Community in 2016-2017 and CMS is thrilled to be a part of the celebrations.
For more information visit
CMS
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February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Author Scott Westerfeld at
Towne Book. Scott David Westerfeld is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known as the author of the Uglies and the Leviathan series. He has written over eighteen novels, Five are for adults, and the other thirteen for young adults. So he has a little something for everyone! And we cannot wait for this in store event!
Call the store to RSVP 610-454-0640
All Ages ** There will be a $5.00 signing fee for any book not purchased in store to cover event costs**
Towne Book Center and Cafe
220 Plaza Dr, Ste B-3,
Collegeville, 19426
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Ursinus College - Jobs, Internships & Networking Fair
Attention Employers...
You are invited to participate in the annual
Ursinus College Job, Internship and Networking Fair on
Wednesday, February 15, 2017. This event is a unique opportunity for you to promote your organization and to network with students and recruit for full-time, part-time, internships and summer positions.
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February 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Community Music School invites you to Bring your box lunch and join them for a FREE lunchtime concert on the third Thursday of the month! These informal concerts typically feature CMS faculty members. Programs begin at 12:10 and end by 12:50pm. All ages welcome! This month features Brad Rau on Guitar.
Community Music School
775 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426 United States
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