Interested business owners can click here to complete the application, no later than May 4th.  I would be grateful if you could share this information with your members. Due to the funding just being awarded for this summer, time is of the essence for business selection. I would be grateful for any personal encouragement that you could offer for businesses to apply.

Annual Student Art Exhibition

Promote Your Business and Support CHOP

Known as one of the nation's most influential and renowned public intellectuals, Michael Eric Dyson will deliver a free public lecture at Ursinus College, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Your coverage is invited. Dyson is a sociology professor at Georgetown University, a contributing editor at Time magazine and a New York Times contributing opinion writer. He is the author or editor of 18 books dealing with subjects such as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Tupac Shakur and Hurricane Katrina. For more information, click here. 

Generating Preparedness: A Look Into Safety Around Limerick Nuclear Power Plant

Mark your calendars and plan to join Montgomery1st on Tuesday, April 24th from 2-4 at the Spring Valley YMCA for a panel discussion with experts from Limerick, Montgomery County, and local businesses.   Learn more about how the Limerick Generating Station operates, what security measures are in place, what would trigger the public to take action, and what you can do to keep your home and your business prepared.  More info 484-984-2000.

The Perkiomen Porter is back on tap at Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville!  Join us on Wednesday, April 25th from 5-7 pm for a little happy hour celebration. Remember... the proceeds from each pint sold directly supports the mission of the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy!

Have a beer for Conservation! See you Wednesday at ABC Collegeville, 50 W. Third Avenue, Collegeville.

Want to do Business With the Government?

Keystone Grange will be hosting a spaghetti supper fundraiser. This will include all you can eat spaghetti, salad, and bread for $9.00. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to meet newly elected Trappe Mayor Matthew Wismer and newly elected Collegeville Mayor Ace Wright-Riggins. For more information on the supper please see our Facebook page or email us at [email protected].

Raise the Roof a Party for Preservation

The Speaker's House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg, first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and first signer of the Bill of Rights will host their Annual Gala.
Join us for an evening of music, a silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and dessert at The Barn on Bridge, a converted historic bank barn. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Frederick Muhlenberg house, built in 176. 
For more information: www.speakershouse.org/gala

We are ecstatic to announce the opening of our new location and to extend a warm invitation to you to come join us for this joyous occasion!   Be among the first to see our new facility and taste some of our  amazing foods!  S&B Event Concepts & Catering, 25 Bridge Street, Collegeville.  www.snbevents.com

RSVP by April 27th:  610-489-6660

Community Music School will hold an all-day marathon student recital fundraiser! 200 students throughout the day, raising funds for financial aid, scholarships, free programs for the community. This family friendly event will include musical petting zoo, face painting, bake sale and basket raffles. 

Community Music School, 775 W. Main Street, Trappe. www.cmsmusic.org 610-489-3676. 

Learn how to detox for free at Lily Laser and Beauty! We are pleased to invite you to our Free Educational Workshop with Larisa Sharipova, who is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Author and Public Speaker. Lily Laser & Beauty, 15 W. 4th Avenue, Collegeville

Click Here to RSVP  or call 610-489-6148

Enjoy Kentucky Derby Day on Colebrookdale Railroad! Come experience the old time feel of riding to the Kentucky Derby on the train like they did in the old days. Board the train in Boyertown at 4 PM and enjoy the one hour ride to Pottstown sipping on Mint Juleps.  You will de-board the train and make your way over to the Pottstown Carousel. There you will watch the Derby on big screen TV's while enjoying a catered buffet, cash bar, (Beer & Wine) and other fun activities which includes a Bonnet contest for all ladies. After the race, the train will depart at 8 PM, boarding will start at 7:30 PM and will arrive back in Boyertown around 9 PM.
Details & Departures, click here. Tickets still available! Colebrookdale Railroad, Washington & Third Streets, Boyertown, PA

Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner

Treat Mom to brunch or dinner on Mother's Day at Copperfield Inn at Lakeside.  Brunch served 10am - 2pm. Dinner served 4-7pm. For more details, click here. 

Pink Moose Cafe  will host Dog Adoption Day!  Vendors specializing in crafts and goodies for animals. Please consider bringing blankets, treats, food and/or accessories to donate to Forever Home Animal Shelter (of course, monetary donations are always welcome).  Pink Moose Cafe & Catering, 147 Main Street, Royersford. 

We are looking forward to your support of our 8th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28th as residents and business leaders of Collegeville and Trappe honor those who gave their lives for our country.   Our theme, "They Answered the Call" is particularly apropos as several armed forces groups will be represented along with God Star Mothers, who have lost a son or daughter in the military and the Blue Star Mothers, who have a son or daughter currently serving.  Several motorcycle and other groups are expected to be riding in tribute to our military.  For more information, visit CEDC.

Businesses are invited to lend their support of the event by placing an ad in the program.  Due Date: May 15, 2018.  For more information, click here.   Any questions, please contact the CEDC's e-mail at [email protected] or Cathy Kernen at 610 409 0370, e-mail [email protected]

 

Renaissance Academy Charter School will be holding their 2018 Golf Outing on Friday, June 8th, 2018 at Landis Creek Golf Club, 765 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA.

Registration and breakfast begins 8:00 am, with a shot gun start at 10:00 am. Lunch, awards, and auction follow the golfing portion of the event. For more details or to register for the outing, please visit our Golf Outing Page. All proceeds directly benefit the students of Renaissance Academy.

 

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Annual Sojourn! Join the adventure as we paddle a seven mile stretch of the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks!  Details and Sponsorship opportunities, click here.