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Tri-County Event Calendars

Tri-County Edition

September/October 2010 ~ Family Events Calendar

Ongoing -- September 6
Boyertown Community Pool, families, Noon -- 7 pm, 417 S. Madison Street, Boyertown ($) 610-369-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org

Ongoing -- September 11
Layers: Unfolding the Stories of Chester County Quilts #3, Wed -- Sat, 10 am -- 5 pm, Chester County Historical Society, West Chester (Free) 610-692-4800 http://www.chestercohistorical.org/about.php

August 27
Family Hike: Furry Fliers -- Bats! 7:30 -- 8:30 pm, Springton Manor Farm Park, Glenmoore ($, pre-reg) 610-344-6415 http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/site/default.asp?ccparksNav=|34716|

Summer Street Music Series -- “The Wall,” a Pink Floyd Tribute band, 6 -- 9:30 pm, Main Street, Phoenixville (Free) 610-933-8801 http://www.phoenixville.org/index.php

August 28
Bird Walk, 8 -- 10 am, Black Rock Sanctuary, Phoenixville (Free, pre-reg, bring binoculars, field guides) 484-410-1157 http://www.valleyforgeaudubon.org/

Butterfly Release Celebration, all ages, 10 am -- Noon, Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, Royersford ($) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

East Coast Reptile Super Expo, 9 am -- 4:30 pm, The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks ($) 484-754-3976 http://www.northernberksreptileshow.com/

Family Night Hike, 7:30 -- 9 pm, Warwick County Park, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-344-6415 http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/site/default.asp?ccparksNav=|34716|

Monarch Madness: Raising Butterflies, ages 6 & up w/adult, 1 pm, Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane ($, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

August 28 -- November 21
Raptors Up Close, 10 am, Noon, 2 & 4 pm, Outdoor Amphitheater, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

August 29
2^nd Annual “Courage to Ride” Bicycle Tour honoring Dr. Effy Oz, 8 am registration, Warwick County Park, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) CourageToRide@gmail.com or http://www.effyoz.com

Native American Day, all ages, Noon -- 3 pm, by Lee Hallman & Assoc., Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane (Free) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

“One Last Blast,” 6:30 -- 8 pm, Glendale Swimming Pool, Grist Mill Road, Boyertown ($) 610-367-6444 http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_cnmxdb

September 1 & 15
WOW! Wee Ones at Winterthur, ages 3 -- 5 w/adult, 10:15 am, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Winterthur, DE ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 1 -- January 30
Families of the Farmstead: Wentz, Schultz, Kriebel, & Rothenberger, Sun, 1 -- 4 pm; Tue -- Sat, 10 am -- 4 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester (Free) 610-584-5104 http://www.peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.org

September 2
Story Thursday: “Ox Cart Man,” by Donald Hall, ages 4 -- 5 w/adult, 10 am & 1 pm, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php

Swingin’ Summer Thursday -- Reggae street music festival, families, 6:30 -- 9:30 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/

September 3
First Friday -- stores open late, 5 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/

First Friday Art Stroll -- arts community open house, 6 -- 9 pm, downtown Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/artstroll.html

“House” (1977; R) First Friday Fright Night, 9:45 pm, sponsored by Iron Hill Brewery, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Summer Street Music Series -- “Splintered Sunlight,” a Grateful Dead tribute band, 6 -- 9:30 pm, Main Street, Phoenixville (Free) 610-933-8801 http://www.phoenixville.org/index.php

September 4
45^th Annual Duryea Day -- antique classic car, truck show, flea market, 9 am -- 4 pm, Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown (Free) 610-367-2090 http://www.boyertownmuseum.org

“Audition” (1999; NR) Ages over 18, 4 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

“Big Trouble in Little China” (1986; PG-13) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Blues Concert w/Guy Davis & The High Flying Rockets, 7:30 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

First Saturday Celebration -- “Project Art” fashion design challenge, 10 am -- 2 pm; Classic Car Show, 5 pm, Smith Plaza, Pottstown (Free) 610-326-2506 Erika@galleryonhigh.com

“Godzilla vs. The Sea Monsters” (1966; NR) Ages over 10, Noon, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

International Vulture Awareness Day -- programs, kid’s crafts, 11 am -- 3 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

September 4 -- 6
67^th Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, call for times, Routes 100 & 401, Ludwig’s Corner ($) 610-458-3344 http://www.ludwigshorseshow.org

Jazz A Poppin’, Sep 4, 1 -- 4 pm; Sep 5, 2 -- 5 pm; Sep 6, 1 -- 4 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, Noon -- 6 pm, Chadds Ford Winery, Chadds Ford ($) 610-388-6221 http://www.chaddsford.com/root/events/concerts.htm

September 4 -- November 28 (Sat & Sun)
Fall Harvest Market, 9:30 am -- 4:30 pm, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford ($) 610-388-8382 http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

September 5
Fireworks & Fountains -- “Gershwin Gala,” 9:15 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

Outdoor Movie Night: “Up!” All ages, begins at dusk, Limerick Community Park, Limerick (Free) 610-495-1500 http://www.npccpa.org

“Rashomon” (1950) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 4:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

“Stray Dog” (1949) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Toy Show, 7 am -- 1 pm & Flea Market, 7 am -- 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

September 5, 12, 19 & 26
Free Sunday Mornings in September, 9:30 am -- Noon, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford (Free) 610-388-8382 http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Star Shows at The Planetarium: “In My Backyard,” 1 pm; IBEX Search for Edge of Solar System, 2 pm; Astronaut, 3 pm, Reading Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php

September 6 -- October 24
Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Competition & Display, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000 http://peddlersvillage.com/overview/overview.htm

September 6 -- November 21
Autumn’s Colors, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

September 7 & 9
Cartes De Visite & Photo Albums, Tue, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Thu, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

September 8 & 12
PA German Barnstars: Celestial Symbolism in Folk Culture, Wed, Noon; Sun, 2 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg (Free) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

September 10
“Honey Harvest” Fragrant Friday, families see, touch, taste & learn, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

September 10 -- 12
Daniel Boone Optimist Club Community Days, Daniel Boone Middle School & Amity Community Park, Weavertown Road, Douglassville (Free) president@danielbooneoptimist.com or http://activerain.com/blogsview/

Hay Creek Festival, 10 am -- 5 pm, Historic Joanna Furnace, Route 10, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org/index.htm

Montgomery County Scottish Irish Festival -- live entertainment, music, dance, food, Scottish and Irish vendors, arts & crafts, cultural exhibits, demos, kid’s activities. Fri, 6 -- 10 pm; Sat, 9:30 am -- 10 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 5 pm, Green Lane Park, Green Lane (Free, $ parking) 215-234-4528 http://www.montcopa.org

The 25^th Annual Mushroom Festival: parade, Fri, 7 pm; Sat, 10 am -- 7 pm, carnival to 10 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 5 pm, Kennett Square ($) 888-440-9920 http://www.mushroomfestival.org/

The Laurels at Landhope Combined Driving Event & Autumn Celebration, 9 am each day, Unionville ($, pre-reg) 610-486-6484 http://www.laurelscde.org/

September 10 -- 12 & 17 -- 19
“Hansel and Gretel -- A Modern Tale,” call for times, Reading Community Players, Reading ($) 610-375-9106 http://www.readingcommunityplayers.com/

September 11
Children’s / Teen Outgrown Sale, 8 am -- 2 pm, Berks Kids Closet, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

“Coatesville Remembers” 9/11 Memorial Service -- see steel “trees” returned to Lukens Steel in April from NY/NJ Port Authority, 7:30 -- 10:30 am, Gateway Park, Coatesville (Free) 610-384-9282 http://www.lukensnhd.org/

Doggie Dash & Walk, 8 -- 9 am registration, by Berks County Animal Rescue League, Nolde State Forest, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-775-4614 http://www.makebreak.com

“Fond Memories Grandparent’s Gift” Workshop, 10 -- 11:30 am, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($, pre-reg) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com

Laerenswaert Series: Colonial Gardens, all ages, 1 -- 3 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester (Free) 610-584-5104 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

Mont Clare 100^th Anniversary Parade, 1 pm, Mont Clare (Free) 610-933-9481 http://montclarefire.org/

Pennsburg/East Greenville Community Day -- food, fun, crafters, music, entertainment, more, 10 am -- 4 pm, Main Street in Pennsburg & East Greenville (Free) 215-679-3336 x3 http://www.upperperk.org/

September 11 -- 12
45^th Chadds Ford Days “Summer’s End Fair with Colonial Flair,” 10 am -- 5 pm, Chadds Ford Historical Society, Chadds Ford (Free) 610-388-7376 http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/events/

September 12
Celebrate Grandparent’s Day, Noon -- 5 pm, The Crayola Factory, Easton (1 grandparent free w/paid child, pre-reg) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com

First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, 10 am -- 4 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm

Open House & Free Lesson Day, ages 6 -- 17, 1 -- 3:30 pm, Community Music School, Trappe (Free, pre-reg) info@cmsmusic.org, 610-489-3676 http://www.cmsmusic.org

Second Sunday Event, 11 am -- 4 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 http://www.goggleworks.org/

“Seven Samurai” (1954) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Sunday in the Park Music Series, 2 -- 4 pm, Riverfront Park, College Drive, Pottstown (Free) Erika@galleryonhigh.com or http://www.galleryonhigh.com/SundayRiver.pdf and http://www.johnhainmusic.com/

The 23^rd Annual Arts & Antiques Fair -- entertainment, historic tours, 10 am -- 5 pm, Centre Park, Reading (Free, $ tours) Rain date Sep 19, 610-375-7860 http://centrepark.homestead.com/events.html

“Throne of Blood” (1957) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 5:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

September 12 -- October 16
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” call for times, People’s Light & Theatre Company, Malvern ($, pre-reg) 610-644-3500 http://www.peopleslight.org/home/index.php

September 14
East Vincent PTA Meeting, 7 pm, Library, East Vincent Elementary School, Spring City (Free) 610-469-5106 http://ojrvin.ojrsd.com/

September 14 -- October 28 (Tue -- Thu)
Springton Manor Farm Tours, 10 am -- 2 pm, Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore ($, pre-reg) 610-942-2450 x244 http://www.chesco.org/ccparks

September 16
Dads and Dudes Night Out -- special projects, fun snacks, 7 pm, Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, Red Hill (Free) 215-679-2020 http://www.upvlibrary.org/

Story Thursday: “Ish,” by Peter Reynolds, ages 4 -- 5 w/adult, 10 am & 1 pm, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php

September 16 -- 18
64^th Annual Oley Valley Community Fair, 9 am -- 11 pm, Oley Fairgrounds, Oley (Free, $ parking) 610-987-3469 http://oleyfair.org/

September 16 -- 19
“Songs For a New World,” all ages, call for times, Tri-County Performing Arts Center, Pottstown ($) 610-970-1199 http://www.tripac.org

September 18
Semi-annual clothing and equipment sale by the MOMS Club of Douglassville -- West, 7 am -- Noon, St. Paul's UCC Church, Douglassville (Old Airport Road & Route 662). Thousands of gently used toys, clothes (ages 0 -- 16), equipment at incredibly low prices (Free) 610-385-3288

Bird Hike, 8 -- 10 am, Longford Road Trailhead, Port Providence (Free) 610-917-0021 http://www.schuylkillcanal.org

Bike Hike Along the Union Canal, all ages, 10 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 http://www.countyofberks.com/parks

Heritage Day -- Living history through Colonial craft demos, 10 am -- 4 pm, Henry Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main Street, Trappe (Free) 610-489-7560 http://www.trappehistoricalsociety.org/index.html

Monarch Migration, all ages w/adult, 1 pm, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown (Free, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

Monarch Migration Celebration, 10 am -- 4 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, canceled if temps below 60 degrees) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Oktoberfest in Boyertown & 3^rd Saturday activities, 10 am -- 9 pm, Inner Core Parking Lot, Library, Historic State Theatre, Boyertown (Free & $) 610-369-3054 http://www.boyertownpa.org

“Old School Days” & Flour Milling Demonstrations, all ages, 10 am -- 4 pm, The Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs ($) 610-827-1906 http://www.anselmamill.org

Radical Reels Film Festival, 6:30 pm, Valley Forge Christian College ($, pre-reg) http://www.philarockgym.com/RadicalReels2010.htm

Sky Tour w/Chester County Astronomy Club, 8 pm, Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-1416 http://ansonbnixonpark.org

Star Party, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown (Free) monthlystarparty@chesmontastro.org or http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

The Eagle Watchers, 5 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

September 18 -- 19
2010 Scarecrow Festival, 10 am -- 6 pm, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000 http://peddlersvillage.com/overview/overview.htm

ZooSnooze Campout, ages 2 & up, 6 pm -- 10 am, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

September 18 & 25
“The Velveteen Rabbit,” 1 & 4 pm, Dutch Country Players, Telford ($) 215-234-0966 http://www.dcptheatre.com

September 19
Bark in the Park, 2.5 mile walk -- family-friendly dog-oriented festival, call for times, Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-1416 http://ansonbnixonpark.org

Children’s Raptor ID Workshop, ages 8 -- 12, 10 am -- 1:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

“Hidden Fortress” (1958) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Locktender’s Open House, 1 -- 4 pm, Lock 60, Schuylkill Canal Assoc., Mont Clare (Free) 610-917-0021 http://www.schuylkillcanal.org

Nature Program, Noon -- 5 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm

The 31^st Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival, Noon -- 5:30 pm; & Culinary Challenge, 2 -- 5 pm, Gay Street, West Chester (Free) Rain date Sep 26, 610-738-3350 http://www.west-chester.com/recreation.php or http://www.wcdish..com/restaurantfestival

“Yojimbo” (1961) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 4:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

September 21
“A Tiny Seed,” ages 3 -- 6 w/adult, 1 pm, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

September 21 & 23
Day of Remembrance -- w/traditional meal, Tue, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Thu, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

September 22
East Vincent Elementary Ice Cream Social, families -- stay with children, 6:30 pm, All Purpose Room, East Vincent Elementary School, Spring City ($ ice cream) 610-469-5106 http://ojrvin.ojrsd.com/

September 24
Homeschool Day, elementary age, 10 am -- 3 pm, Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-326-4014 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

September 24 -- 26

Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia Show, Fri, 5 -- 9 pm; Sat, 9 am -- 5 pm; Sun, 9 am -- 4 pm, Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia ($) 610-354-8212 http://www.vfconventioncenter.com and http://www.historicon.org

September 25
2^nd Annual Best of Westtown Dog Show, 10 am -- Noon, Oakbourne Park, 1014 South Concord Road, Westtown ($, pre-reg) 610-692-1930 http://www.westtownpa.org/parkandrec.htm

“Antiques in Henry’s Field” Show & Sale, 10 am -- 4 pm, Antes Plantation, Colonial Road, Perkiomenville ($) 610-762-4034 http://www.goschenhoppen.org/currevent_1.htm#antiq

East Bradford Day 2010, 11 am -- 4 pm, Brandywine Picnic Park, West Chester (Free, rain/shine) 610-436-5108 http://www.eastbradford.org

Fall Fest at Anson B. Nixon Park, 10 am -- 2 pm, Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square (Free) Rain date Sep 26, 610-444-1416 http://ansonbnixonpark.org

Family Day, 11 am -- 3 pm, Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore (Free, $ parking) 610-942-2450 http://www.chesco.org/ccparks

Food Series: Fall Harvest, all ages, 10 am -- 3 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester (Donation) 610-584-5104

http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

Fraktur Workshop for Advanced Students, 9 am -- 3 pm, The Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg) 215-256-3020 http://www.mhep.org/index.php?id_pag=1

Kids Day in the Park, 10 am -- 2 pm, Bell Tavern Park, Downingtown ($, pre-reg) Rain date Oct 2, 610-269-9260 http://www.darcinfo.com/

Limerick Community Day, 11 am, w/”The Flower Power Band” Concert in the Park, 5 pm, Limerick Community Park, Limerick (Free) 610-495-6432 http://www.limerickpa.org

Living Earth -- animals, science stations, fossils, all ages, 10 am -- 3:30 pm & 6 -- 7:30 pm, Green Lane Park Nature Center, Green Lane (Free) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

National Public Lands Day -- preservation projects, hike, environmental expo, youth workshop, 8:30 am -- 2 pm, Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia (Free, pre-reg) 610-783-5384 http://www.nps.gov/

Red Cross Babysitting Course, ages 11 -- 14, 9 am -- 4 pm, Pottstown YMCA, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-323-7300 http://www.fvymca.org

Schuylkill Canal Association’s Fall Music Festival & Benefit Concert, all ages, 4 -- 8 pm, St. Michael’s Park, Mont Clare ($, pre-reg) http://www.schuylkillcanal.org or http://www.schuylkillcanal.org

Schuylkill Canal Association’s Fall Cleanup, 9 am -- 1 pm, Lock 60, Mont Clare, participating in the 25^th International Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by Ocean Conservancy and the Altria Group of companies. Volunteers of all ages are needed, weather permitting. Pre-Reg at 610-917-0021 or http://www.schuylkillcanal.org

“TEDxPhoenixville” Conference, 10 am, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

September 25 -- 26
HABA -- JALA Pepper Fest, Sat, 9 am -- 6 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 4 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

Hawk Mountain Art Show at Cabelas, 10 am -- 5 pm, Deer Country Exhibit, Cabelas, Hamburg (Free) 610-929-7000 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Mouns Jones Country Fair, Sat, 10 am -- 4 pm; Sun, 11 am -- 4 pm, Old Morlatton Village, Douglassville ($) 610-385-4762 http://www.historicpreservationtrust.org/event-calendar/mouns-jones-country-fair/

RotorFest: All helicopter air show with helicopter rides, tours, food, 10 am -- 4:30 pm, American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, West Chester ($) 610-436-9600. Three air shows featuring demonstrations by The Black Daggers Parachute Team, V-22 Fly-Ins, Military Helicopters, Police, K-MAX, medical helicopters! http://www.helicoptermuseum.org

September 26
7^th Annual Carousel of Flavor -- restaurant festival, Noon -- 4 pm, at Borough Hall, High Street, Pottstown ($) 610-970-0624 http://www.carouselatpottstown.org/events.htm

Kennett Flash Presents: “We Kids Rock,” families, doors open 2:30 pm, show at 3 pm, Kennett Flash, Kennett Square ($) 484-732-8295 http://www.kennettflash.org/

Native American Rock Shelter, ages 8 & up, 2 pm, Deep Creek Office, Green Lane Park, Green Lane (Free, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

“Ran” (1985) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 5:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228
http:// www.thecolonialtheatre.com

“Red Beard” (1965) Akira Kurosawa Centennial, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

What Happens in the Fall? Scavenger Hunt, ages 3 -- families, 2 -- 3:30 pm, Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, Royersford (Donation, weather permitting) 610-948-5170 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/

Wildlands Challenge 5 Person Adventure Race, all ages, 8 am, Blue Marsh Lake, Bernville ($, pre-reg) 610-775-4614 http://www.makebreak.com

September 28
“The Foot of the Problem,” all ages, 6 -- 7 pm, Pottstown YMCA, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg by Sep 20) 610-323-7300 http://www.fvymca.org

September 30 -- October 3
Oktoberfest 2010, call for times, Reading Liederkranz, Reading ($) 610-373-3982 http://www.readingliederkranz.com

September 30 -- October 19
“Wait Until Dark,” ages high school & up, call for times, Tri-County Performing Arts Center, Pottstown ($) 610-970-1199 http://www.tripac.org

October 1
First Friday -- stores open late, 5 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/

First Friday Art Stroll -- arts community open house, 6 -- 9 pm, downtown Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/artstroll.html

Gallery Walk -- art openings and special events, 6 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.wcbid.com/

“The Lighting of the Great Pumpkin” -- children’s entertainer, 6:45 pm; storytelling & lighting, 7:30 pm, Merrymead Farm, Lansdale ($) 610-584-4410 http://www.merrymead.com/index.php

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October 1 -- 3
The 86^th Unionville Community Fair, Fri & Sat, 9 am -- 9 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 4 pm, Landhope Farms, Routes 82 & 926, Kennett Square ($) http://www.ucfairinc.org/

October 1 -- 31 (Sat & Sun)
Merrymead Farm 27^th Annual Harvest Days -- hayrides, cornfield maze, more, Sat, 11 am -- 4 pm; Sun, Noon -- 4 pm, Merrymead Farm, Lansdale ($ activities) 610-584-4410 http://www.merrymead.com/index.php

October 2
2010 Upper Pottsgrove Community Day, 11 am -- 4 pm, Heather Place Park, Route 100 & North State Street, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-8675 http://www.upperpottsgrovetownship.org

Bark in the Park, all ages, 11 am -- 3 pm, Nottingham County Park, Nottingham (Free, $ parking) 610-932-2589 http://www.chesco.org/ccparks

Chester County Day -- Historic House Tour, 10 am -- 5 pm, “Pledge of Hope” for Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-431-5301 http://www.cchosp.com/cchpage.asp?p=563

Culinature: “From Harvest to Table” Dinner -- garden spots w/cocktails thru dessert, 6 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Faculty Recital, all ages, 3 pm, Tri-County Performing Arts Center, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg by e-mail) beth@villageproductions.org, 610-970-1199, or http://www.tripac.org

Haunting Stories by the Bonfire, all ages, 7 -- 8:30 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Donation) 610-287-9349 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

Hawk Mountain: The World’s First Raptor Sanctuary, Noon & 3 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Meet the Fall Forest, 1 -- 2:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, Oct 2 reg limited to 12 people) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Monarch Migration, all ages w/adult, 1 pm, Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane (Free, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

Secrets of the Farmstead Tours, ages 10 & up, 10 am & 1 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester (Donation, pre-reg) 610-584-5104 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

Storytelling: George Washington & the General’s Dog, all ages, 1 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Donation) 610-287-9349 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

“The Cat’s Pajamas,” ages 4 & up, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

October 2 -- 3
Free Community Swim, non swimmers and children must have adult in pool, 3 -- 4:45 pm, Boyertown Area YMCA, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org

Skippack Days -- craft show, food, 10 am -- 5 pm, Skippack Village, Skippack (Free) 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/

ZooSnooze Campout, ages 2 & up, 6 pm -- 10 am, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

October 2 -- 31
Curious Cucurbits & Pumpkin Playground -- colorful, unusual gourds, squash, 9 am -- 5 pm, Idea Garden, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

October 2 -- January 2
Betsy Ross: The Life Behind the Legend Exhibition, 10 am -- 5 pm, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Winterthur, DE ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

October 3
“Cat People” (1942; NR) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Honey Bees 101 -- learn, taste, buy honey, ages 5 & up, 2 pm, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown (Free, pre-reg, bring chair/blanket) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

Malvern Fall Festival for the Arts & Paws in the Park, 10 am -- 5 pm, King Street & Burke Park, Malvern (Free, $ dog show) 610-644-2602 http://culturemob.com/events/

Orienteering Event, all skill levels, 10 am -- 1 pm, French Creek State Park, Elverson ($) 610-582-9680 http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ and http://www.dvoa.org/events/sked/index.php

Raptor ID Workshop, ages 12 & up, 10 am -- 1:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg, space limited) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

R.S.V.P.’s “Run Wild” 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, & Healthy Living Expo, 8 am registration, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($) 610-277-3825 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

October 4
37^th Annual Marshalton Triathlon: Pedal -- Paddle -- Pace, register by Noon on Oct 1, sign-in begins 7 am Oct 3, Sugars Bridge Road, West Chester ($, pre-reg) info@marshaltontriathlon.com or http://www.marshaltontriathlon.com/

October 5
“Fore for the Park” Golf Outing to benefit East Brandywine Township Community Park, 1 pm shotgun start, Applecross Golf Course, Downingtown ($, pre-reg) 610-269-6159 http://www.ebrandywine.org/

October 5 & 7
Animals, Plants, & People in Fraktur, Tue, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Thu, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

October 7
Skippack Fire Company Fire Prevention Open House, 6 -- 8 pm, Skippack Fire House, Skippack (Free) 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/

October 8
The Machine performs Pink Floyd, 8 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200 http://www.sovereigncenter.com/

October 8 -- 10 & 15 -- 17
“The Sound of Music,” Fri, Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm, Methacton Community Theater, Collegeville ($) 610-489-6449 http://www.methactoncommunitytheater.org/

October 9
4^th Annual Schuylkill River Festival -- music, art, crafts, food, education, kid’s activities, 11 am -- 4 pm, Riverfront Park, Pottstown (Free) 610-718-1847 http://www.mc3.edu/schuylkill-river-festival/

Autumn Harvest, all ages, 4 -- 8 pm, Warwick County Park, Pottstown (Free, $ parking) 610-469-1916 http://www.chesco.org/ccparks

Bringin’ Back the Bacons For Conservation and Culture, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Colonial Colors: Decorating the 18^th c. House, Flour Milling Demos, all ages, 10 am -- 4 pm, The Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs ($) 610-827-1906 http://www.anselmamill.org

East Conservatory Plaza’s New Terraced Lawn & Living Wall Opens -- special events, talks, tours, 11 am -- 4 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-5442 or visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Fall Flea Market in Centre Park, 8 am, Centre Park, Reading (Free, $ to sell) Rain date Oct 10, 610-375-7860 http://centrepark.homestead.com/events.html

Harvest Festival, all day, Marshall Square Park, West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.wcbid.com/

Hay Creek Apple Festival, 10 am -- 5 pm, Historic Joanna Furnace, Route 10, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org/index.htm

“Lotza Dans!” by Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company, featuring multi-media dance experience, “New World.” Debut performance in Pottstown area of famous Latino Company -- Acapulco Ballet Folklorico, all ages, 7:30 pm, Hill School Center for the Arts, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 484-941-0683 http://www.svrdc.org

Tree Planting in the Laurels, 11 am -- 1 pm, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford ($, pre-reg) 610-388-8315 http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

October 9 -- 10
Harvest Craft Fair, 9 am -- 4 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

October 10
7^th Annual Boyertown Area Unity Walk, 2:30 pm, w/free activities, 1 -- 2:30 pm, Boyertown Junior High West, Madison Street, Boyertown (Free) 610-781-1455 http://www.boyertownunitycoalition.org/

8^th Annual West Chester Rotary Chili Cook-Off -- vote for the best in West Chester, Noon -- 3 pm, Gay Street, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterchilicookoff.com

“Celtic Thunder,” 2:30 & 7:30 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200 http://www.sovereigncenter.com/

French Creek Fling 2 Person Adventure Race, all ages, 9 am, French Creek State Park, Birdsboro ($, pre-reg) 610-775-4614 http://www.makebreak.com

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Commemoration, 11 am, Varnum’s Parking Lot, Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia (Free) 610-783-1099 http://www.nps.gov/

Second Sunday Event, 11 am -- 4 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 http://www.goggleworks.org/

Silent Comedy Shorts, 4 -- 6 pm, presented by The Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

“The Seventh Victim” (1943; NR) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

October 13
Pointe Entertainment Presents: Guitar Masters, 7:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

October 13 -- November 7 “Legacy of Light,” call for times, People’s Light & Theatre Company, Malvern ($, pre-reg) 610-644-3500 http://www.peopleslight.org/home/index.php

October 15 & 29
Student Recitals, all ages w/adult, 7:30 pm, Community Music School, Trappe (Free) info@cmsmusic.org, 610-489-3676 http://www.cmsmusic.org

October 16
All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival, all ages, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Donation, weather permitting) 610-287-9349 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

Boyertown Halloween Parade, 7 -- 10 pm, Second & Madison streets to Philadelphia Avenue and back, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-3054
http://www.boyertownpa.org/boyertown-pa/attractions.aspx

Horse Parade, 2 pm, Spring Creek Farm, Pottstown (Free) 610-970-1373

Children’s Halloween Parade, 10 am -- Noon, Hotel Fiesole to Mal’s Diner, Skippack Village, Skippack (Free) 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/

Create a Happy or Spooky Halloween House Workshop, 10 -- 11:30 am, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($, pre-reg) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com

Fall Star Party, 7 -- 9 pm, Hoopes Park, 700 Hoopes Lane, West Chester (Free, bring small flashlight, red balloon) 610-436-9010 http://www.west-chester.com

Hands-On Clay Day, 1 -- 4 pm. Enjoy all aspects of working with clay -- demonstrations of hand throwing, get hands dirty making, decorating your own ceramic art piece. Ceramics exhibit, crafts for kids, refreshments, fresh air, fun. Historic Yellow Springs, 610-827-7414, http://www.yellowsprings.org

Star Party, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, Marsh Creek State Park,

Downingtown (Free) monthlystarparty@chesmontastro.org or http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

“The Goonies” (1985) Ages 10 & up, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975; R) Under age 18 w/adult, 10 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Washington’s Headquarters at Wentz’s, all ages, 10 am -- 3 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester (Donation) 610-584-5104 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

October 17
“Ghost Stories w/Charlie Adams” Sunday Afternoon Brown Bag Lecture, 2 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg (Free) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

Heritage Day, 10 am -- 5 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm

International Car Show & Oktoberfest, 11 am -- 5 pm, Skippack Village, Skippack (Free) 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/

Locktender’s Open House, 1 -- 4 pm, Lock 60, Schuylkill Canal Assoc., Mont Clare (Free) 610-917-0021 http://www.schuylkillcanal.org

“The House on Haunted Hill” (1959; NR) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

October 18
Squirrel Tales, ages 3 -- 6, 1 pm, Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane ($, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

October 19 & 21
Reformation Portraits, Tue, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Thu, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

October 21 -- 23
The Great Pumpkin Carve, 5 -- 9 pm, by Chadds Ford Historical Society, at 1736 N. Creek Road, Chadds Ford ($) 610-388-7376 http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/events/pcarve/index.htm

October 22
“Ewww, Stinky” Fragrant Friday, families see, touch, taste & learn, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

October 23
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968) Ages 6 & up, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Fall Family Festival & Ghost Walk, 5 -- 8 pm, Village of Marshalton, West Bradford Township (Free) 610-269-4174 http://www.westbradford.org

Halloween in the Park, 2 -- 4 pm, Bell Tavern Park, Downingtown ($, pre-reg, wear costume) Rain date Oct 24, 610-269-9260 http://www.darcinfo.com/

Symposium: The World in Schwenkfelder’s Day, 9 am -- 4:15 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

Pumpkin Decorating at Coventry Mall in food court, 10 am, Pottstown (free) 610-327-0700 www.coventry-mall.com

October 23 -- November 13
“Year Long Sojourners: October 15, 2009 to Present,” work by Judy Lupas, Gallery on High, Pottstown (Free) 610-326-2506 Erika@galleryonhigh.com or http://www.galleryonhigh.com

October 24
“Are There Lessons for the Present in the Past?” The World in Schwenkfelder’s Day & Today, 2 pm, Schwenkfelder Library, Pennsburg (Free) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/

“Native American Trade & Transportation” Lecture, all ages, 1 pm, Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site, Pottstown (Donation) 610-326-4014 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/

Spooky Crafts for Kids, ages 3 -- 10 w/adult, 2 pm, Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane ($, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

“The Haunting” (1963; NR) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Upper Perk Halloween Parade, forms at 6 pm, Red Hill Fire House down Main Street to East Greenville Fire Company (Free) 215-679-3336 x3 http://www.upperperk.org/

October 27
Halloween Parade, 6:30 pm, Cypress Street & Mill Road to downtown Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html#oct09

Halloween Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt, ages 12 & under, 8 am -- 6:30 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

October 28
Halloween Parade, 7 -- 9 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/

October 29
20^th Annual Halloween Safehouse -- Community Treat Trail/Food Drive, 12 & under w/adult, 6 -- 8 pm, Pottstown YMCA, Pottstown (Canned food donation) 610-323-7300 http://www.fvymca.org

October 30
Annual Kiwanis Halloween Party, 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville (Free, costumes welcomed and encouraged) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Trick or Treat Night, 3 - 5 pm, Coventry Mall, Pottstown (free) 610-327-0700 www.coventry-mall.com

Owl-o-Ween -- owl-themed activities all day, see up-close at Noon & 2 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Park in the Dark -- ghoulish ghost stories, half-mile walk, ages 8 & up, 7 pm, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 484-674-3748 http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/site/default.asp

October 31
“Carnival of Souls” (1962; NR) 2 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Michael Cooper "Masked Marvels and Wondertales,"2 pm, Kutztown University Children's Series, Kutztown (pre-reg, $) 610-683-4092 www.KutztownPresents.org

Vera Bradley Bingo, Noon, by Berks County Animal Rescue League, Immaculate Conception Church, Douglassville ($) 610-373-8830 http://www.makebreak.com/

November 5
“Very Vanilla” Fragrant Friday, families see, touch, taste & learn, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

November 6
Carnival of Hope -- a Kaleidoscope of Events, families, activities for kids ages 4 -- 11, 5 -- 8 pm, Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville ($, pre-reg) 610-380-1360 x106 http://www.bridgeofhopeLCC.org

November 6 - 7
2010 Apple Festival, 10 am -- 6 pm, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000 http://peddlersvillage.com/overview/overview.htm

Redner’s Markets Family Expo, 10 am -- 5 pm, Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading ($) 610-898-9900 http://www.rednersfamilyexpo.com

November 12
East Vincent Elementary Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, families -- stay with children, East Vincent Elementary School, Spring City ($ sponsors) 610-469-5106 http://ojrvin.ojrsd.com/

Ongoing -- October 27 (Wed)
Anselma Farmers & Artisans Market, 1 -- 6 pm, The Mill at Anselma National Historic Landmark, Chester Springs (Free) 610-827-1906 http://www.anselmamill.org

Ongoing -- October 29 (Fri)
Kennett Square Farmer’s Market -- w/monthly First Friday Craft Market, 2 -- 6 pm, downtown Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/farmers.html

Ongoing -- October 31
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Sat, Sun, & Labor Day Monday, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Mount Hope ($) 717-665-7021 http://www.parenfaire.com/

Ongoing -- November 21
Explore the History of Perfume and the Science of Fragrance, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Ongoing -- December 15 (daily)
2010 Autumn Hawkwatch, trails open daily dawn to dusk, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org

Ongoing -- January 30, 2011
Exhibit: “So Long & Toilsome a Journey: Transportation in Colonial PA,” Tue -- Sat, 10 am -- 4 pm; Sun, 1 -- 4 pm, Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site, Pottstown ($) 610-326-4014 http://www2.montcopa.org/historicsites/

Ongoing Events

1776 Junior Historian's Club, meets monthly, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375 http://www.berkshistory.org/

Adult Evening Book Club, 4^th Wed, 7:15 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.ccls.org/

Amity Chess Club, all ages/all skill levels, Fri, 7 -- 10 pm, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Douglassville (Free) 610-689-9364 www.AmityChessClub.org

Anime Club, ages 12 -- 18, Wed, 4 -- 5 pm, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free, pre-reg) 610-278-5100 x0 http://www.mc-npl.org/Index.html

Anime Club -- Japanese language, culture, movies, books, ages 13 & up, 4^th Sat, Noon, Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, Kennett Square (Free, pre-reg) 610-444-2702 http://www.ccls.org/

ARTventures, Sun, 1 - 4 pm, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown (Free) 610-432-4333, x10
http://www.allentownartmuseum.org/

BCTV Children's Programming, monthly

Camp Fire on the Air, 1st Tue, 5:30 pm

Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow Strong, 3rd Tue, 5 pm

Olivet Boys & Girls Club Notes, 4th Wed, 6 pm

Scouting Perspective: Boy Scouts, 3rd Wed, 8 pm

Video Voices: For Teens, 1st Wed, 6 pm

http://www.bctv.org/

Bel Canto Children’s Chorus is holding auditions for young singers -- girls and boys between ages of 9 -- 12. No previous experience needed. Call 215-541-4242 to arrange an audition. http://www.cmsmusic.org

Berwyn Village Poets, 2^nd Sat, 10 am, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.ccls.org/

Birthday Parties at the Pottstown YMCA -- pool and party room! Call 610-323-7300 for date availability and more information. http://www.fvymca.org

Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council -- serving Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery counties, Philadelphia, & former Valley Forge Council, Valley Forge ($) 610-688-6900 http://www.hmc-bsa.org/

Boy Scouts of America Hawk Mountain Council #528 -- serving Berks, Carbon & Schuylkill counties, Reading ($) 610-926-3406 http://www.hmc-bsa.org/

Boys’ Chess Club, ages 12 -- 112, Sat, 10 am -- Noon, Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, Red Hill (Free, pre-reg) 215-679-2020 http://www.upvlibrary.org/

Chess Club, ages 5 -- 18, Thu, 3:30 -- 6 pm, Coatesville Library, Coatesville (Free) 610-384-4115 http://www.ccls.org/

Chess Club, ages 6 & up, Tue, 5:30 -- 7:30 pm, Henrietta Hankin Library, Chester Springs (Free) 610-321-1700 http://www.ccls.org

Chess Club, ages 6 -- 10, Wed, 3:30 -- 4:30 pm; ages 11 & up, 4:30 -- 6 pm, Chester County Library, Exton (Free) 610-280-2630 http://www.ccls.org

Chess Club, all ages/all skill ranges, 1^st & 3^rd Sat, 1 -- 2 pm, Pottstown Public Library, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-970-6551 http://ppl.mclinc.org/

Chess Club, Mon, 4:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350 http://www.reading.lib.pa.us/

Children’s Discovery Trail and Activity Stations -- explore 300 years of American History, Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs ($) 610-827-7414 x10 http://www.yellowsprings.org/

Club Veg (Vegetarian Education Group), 3^rd Wed, 7 pm, Phoenixville Library, Phoenixville (Free) 267-481-0487 http://www.ccls.org/

Conestoga Great Books, 3^rd Tue, 7 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org

Crayola Color Park Parent and Tots Storytelling, every Tue & Thu, 11 am, Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com/Factory/

Drawing Together, families/all ages, daily, Noon -- 2:30 pm, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia ($) 215-684-7580 http://www.philamuseum.org/

Family Story Time, infants -- age 6 w/adult, every Mon, 7 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Game Day -- X-Box 360 “Burnout,” Wii bowling, other games, Fri, 4 -- 5 pm, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 http://www.mc-npl.org/Index.html

Game Night -- instructions & time to play, ages 6 -- 96, 1^st Thu, 6:30 pm, Downingtown Library, Downingtown (Free, pre-reg) 610-296-2741 http://www.ccls.org

Girl Scouts, Great Valley Council, Berks County ($) 610-678-1040 or 610-791-2411 http://www.gsep.org/

Great Starts Story Time, ages 3 & up w/adult, every Fri, 10 am, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Guard Start, ages 11 - 14, preparation for life-guarding, American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4383 http://berks.redcross.org/

Guys Read, ages 8 -- 13 w/accompanying adult male, 2^nd Tue, 6:30 pm, Henrietta Hankin Library, Chester Springs (Free) 610-321-1700 http://www.ccls.org

Hands on History Room, Tue - Sat, 9 am - 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($) 610-375-4375 http://www.berkshistory.org/

Home Depot Kid’s Workshops, 1^st Sat. monthly, ages 5 – 12, 9 am - Noon, Home Depot Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) www.homedepot.com

Indoor Playground Birthday Parties, preschool ages w/adult, Sat & Sun, Noon -- 2 pm & 1 -- 3 pm, Boyertown Area YMCA Gilbertsville Center, Gilbertsville ($, pre-reg) 610-367-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org

Indoor Pool Birthday Parties, all ages, adult/child ratios required, Sat & Sun, 2 -- 4 pm, Boyertown Area YMCA Daniel B. Boyer Center, Boyertown ($, pre-reg) 610-369-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org

Infant & Toddler Story Times, Mon, 9:30 & 10:30 am, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 http://www.mc-npl.org/

Junior Friends of the Library, 1^st & 3^rd Tue, 3:30 – 4:40 pm, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 http://www.mc-npl.org/

Junior Leaders Club, grades 3 – 5, Mon, 6 – 7 pm, Spring Valley YMCA, Limerick (Free) 484-984-2000 http://www.paymca.org/svfamily.htm

Kids’ Woodworking Clinics, 2^nd Sat monthly, 10 - 11am, Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) www.lowes.com

Lapsit Storytime, 0 -- 20 months, Wed, 10:30 am, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/boyertowncl/

Lego Club, K-grade 6, Mon, 4 -- 5 pm, Community Room, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free, pre-reg) 610-278-5100 http://mnl.mclinc.org/Programs/EventsCalendar.html

Main Line Genealogy Club, 2^nd Thu monthly, 1 -- 3 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org and http://www.mainlineroots.org

Million Youth Chess Club, meets weekly, ages 6 - 17, 15 affiliated clubs in Reading Area (Free) 610-373-3061 http://millionyouthchess.homestead.com/

Mommy & Me Storytime, Wed, 11 am, Boone Area Library, Birdsboro (Free) 610-582-5666 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/birdsborocl/

Movie Nights, Tue, 7 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350 http://www.reading.lib.pa.us/

My Choice! My Voice! Girls in Charge! 7^th & 8^th grade girls, Mon, 3:15 -- 5 pm, Pottsgrove Middle School; Tue, 2:30 -- 4 pm, Pottstown Middle School, by YWCA Tri-County Area ($) 610-323-1888 http://www.ywcapottstown.org/

Mystery Book Club, 4^th Thu, 3 pm; 4^th Tue, 7 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.ccls.org/

Mystery Reader, 4^th Tue, 10 am, Pottstown Public Library, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-970-6551 http://ppl.mclinc.org/programs.html

Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks, Reading (Free) 610-376-7229
- Homework Center & Computer Classes, Mon – Fri, 3 – 7:30 pm
- "Open Gym," ages 6- 12, Mon – Fri, 3 – 7:30 pm
http://www.olivetbgc.org/

Pajamarama! Stories, rhymes, music for whole family, Thu, 6:30 pm, Henrietta Hankin Library, Chester Springs (Free, wear PJ’s, bring cuddly friend) 610-321-1700 http://www.ccls.org

Please Touch Museum Programs, ages 1 - 7, Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia ($) 215-963-0667 http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/

Pokemon -- win free stuff, 2^nd & 4^th Thu, 6 -- 8 pm, Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, Red Hill (Free, bring deck of 60 cards) 215-679-2020 http://www.upvlibrary.org/

Preschool Story Times, Thu & Fri, 10:30 am, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/boyertowncl/

Preschool Storytime, ages 3 & up w/adult, Mon, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; Fri, 1 pm, Boone Area Library, Birdsboro (Free) 610-582-5666 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/birdsborocl/

Preschool Storytime, Thu, 10:30 am, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 http://www.mc-npl.org/

Preschool Storytime, Fri, 9:30 am, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Amityville (Free) 610-582-5666 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/birdsborocl/

Preschool Storytime & Craft, ages 3 -- 5 w/adult, Thu, 10 -- 11 am, 1 -- 2 pm, Exeter Community Library, Exeter Township (Free, pre-reg) 610-406-9431 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/exetercl/

Preschool Word Explorers -- stories, crafts, ages 3 -- 4 w/adult, Wed, 10 am, Village Library, Morgantown ($) 610-286-1022 http://www.villagelibrary.org/

Public Storytime, Sat, 2:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350 http://www.reading.lib.pa.us/

Red Cross Certified Babysitting Course, ages 11 – 14, Berks County Red Cross, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4383 http://berks.redcross.org/

Roll Over and Read -- with therapy dog, 3^rd Sat, 11 am -- 1 pm, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free, pre-reg, bring brown bag lunch) 610-278-5100 http://mnl.mclinc.org/

Shephelah Youth Center, grades 6 -- 10, Fri, 7:30 -- 10 pm, Cedarville United Methodist Church, Pottstown ($) 610-326-4173 http://cedarvilleumc.org/home.asp

Spring City Walkers, Mon & Wed, 9:30 -- 10 am, Spring City Library, Spring City (Free, pre-reg, strollers welcome) 610-948-4130 http://www.ccls.org

Story Time -- by Boyertown Community Library, 1^st Mon, 10:30 am, Hard Bean Café, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/boyertowncl/

Storytime at Starbucks -- stories, singing, dancing, games, crafts, snack, w/adult, Thu, 1 pm, Avon Grove Library, Avon Grove (Free) 610-869-2004 http://www.ccls.org

Studio B -- art gallery and teaching studio in Boyertown: monthly (free) exhibits; classes for all ages in visual & communications arts--visit www.studiobbb.org for class schedule and registration information to learn new things, have creative fun. Contact Jane @ 610-367-8066, janeEstahl@comcast.net.

Tai Chi, Mon & Tue, 6 pm, Pottstown Public Library, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-970-6551 http://ppl.mclinc.org/programs.html

Tales for Two’s & Threes, ages 2 -- 3 w/adult, every Thu, 9:30 & 10:15 am, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Teen Activities, ages 12 -- 18, 1^st & 3^rd Thu, 4 -- 5 pm, Community Room, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 x110 http://mnl.mclinc.org/

Teen Computer Game Time, ages 12 -- 18, 2^nd & 4^th Thu, 4 -- 5 pm, Computer Lab, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 x110 http://mnl.mclinc.org/

Teen Leaders Club, Mon, 7 – 8 pm, Spring Valley YMCA, Limerick (Free) 484-984-2000 http://www.paymca.org/svfamily.htm

Toddler Story Time, ages 20 -- 36 months, 11:30 am, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/boyertowncl/

Toddler Time Story Time, ages 1 -- 2 w/adult, every Wed, 9:30 & 10:15 am, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Totally Toddlers Story Time -- stories, songs, games, motion, Mon, 11 am, Village Library, Morgantown ($) 610-286-1022 http://www.villagelibrary.org/

Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society, 3^rd Sun monthly, 2 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/ and http://www.tehistory.org

Wee Readers Story Time, infants -- 18 months w/adult, every Tue, 10 am, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Youth & Teen Programs – YMCA of Reading/Berks, 610-378-4700; Freedom Valley YMCA, 610-323-7300; Brandywine YMCA, 610-478-YMCA; Audubon Branch YMCA, 610-539-0900; Upper Main Line YMCA, 610-249-9622

Youth Advisory Board -- suggest books, programs, events, ages 12 -- 18, 1^st & 3^rd Mon, 4 -- 5 pm, Norristown Public Library, Norristown (Free) 610-278-5100 x110 http://mnl.mclinc.org/

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The Parenting Connection

September 1
Childbirth Refresher, 7 -- 9:30 pm, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 1 & 15
Grief Support Group, 6:30 pm, Pottstown YMCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-7300 http://www.fvymca.org/

September 1 & October 6
Norristown Family Support Group, 7 pm, Montgomery County Human Services Center, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown (Free) 610-527-7962 http://www.montconami.com

September 2, 9, 16 & 23
Prepared Childbirth, 7 -- 9:30 pm, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 7 & October 5
ADHD Support Group (Montgomery Cty. CHADD), 7 – 9 pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Limerick (Free) 610-409-9623 http://www.CHADD.org

September 7, 21 & October 5, 19
Nursing Mothers Group -- share ideas, weigh baby w/registered nurse, 2 -- 3 pm, Henrietta Hankin Library, Chester Springs (Free) 610-321-1724 http://www.ccls.org/

September 9
Car Seat Inspection, 3 -- 6 pm, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville (Free, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

Car Seat Safety Class, 7 -- 7:30 pm, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville (Free) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

Infant CPR for New Parents, 7:30 -- 9 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

September 9 & October 14
Pottstown Evening Family Support Group (formerly Trappe Support Group), 7:30 pm, NAMI Montgomery County, Room IOP 3, Creative Health Services, 11 Robinson Street, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-6689 http://www.montconami.com/

September 13, 20 & 27
Three-Week Birth Prep Class, 7 – 9 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

September 14 & October 12
Breast Feeding Class, 7 – 9:30 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

“Half Hour to Health” Workshop, 6:30 -- 7 pm, King of Prussia Family Wellness Center, King of Prussia (Free, pre-reg) 610-337-7463 http://www.kopwellness.com/

September 15 & October 13
Newborn Care, 7 -- 9:30 pm, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 16 & October 21
Amity Township Crime Watch Meeting -- safety presentation, local police crime update, 7:30 pm, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Douglassville (Free) www.amitytwpcrimewatch.org

September 18
Semi-annual clothing and equipment sale by the MOMS Club of Douglassville -- West, 7 am -- Noon, St. Paul’s UCC Church, Douglassville (Old Airport Road & Route 662). Thousands of gently used toys, clothes (ages 0 -- 16), equipment at incredibly low prices (Free) 610-385-3288

September 18 & October 16
One Day Birth Prep Class, 9 am – 4 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

September 18 & October 9
Newborn Care, 9:30 am -- Noon, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

Prenatal Breastfeeding, 1 -- 3:30 pm, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 20
Why Weight? Get Help Losing Those Pregnancy Pounds, 7 -- 8 pm, Board Room, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 22
Next Steps Workshop: A Workshop for Parents Supporting Young Children Newly Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, 8:30 am -- 3pm, by CHOP, 3535 Market Street, 16^th Fl., Conference Room D, Philadelphia ($, pre-reg) 267-426-4910 Stein1@email.chop.edu

September 22 & October 27
Post Partum Adjustment Group, 6:30 – 8 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

The Compassionate Friends Support Group Meeting, 7 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-4323 http://www.compassionatefriends.org/

September 27
Healthy Steps to a Healthy Weight, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Wellness Resource Center, Fern Hill, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 27 & October 25
Scrabble for Adults, ages 18 & up, 6 -- 8 pm, Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, Red Hill (Free) 610-679-2020 http://www.upvlibrary.org

September 28 & October 13
Sibling Class, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Mira Conference Room, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

September 29
ADHD and College Students: From High Risk to High Potential, 7 -- 9 pm, Learning Support Services, Villanova University, at Connelly Center Cinema, Villanova ($, pre-reg) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/115908

September 29 & October 20
Prenatal Breastfeeding, 7 -- 9:30 pm, The Center for Nursing & Allied Health, Chester County Hospital, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-738-2300 http://www.cchosp.com

October 6 & 20
Grief Support Group, 6:30 pm, Pottstown YMCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-7300 http://www.fvymca.org/

October 7
Infant Preparation Class, 7 -- 9 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

October 9
St. James Preschool Outgrown Sale -- baby/kids clothes, toys, books, maternity, 8 am -- Noon, St. James Church, 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown (Free) 484-356-6642, 610-269-0525 http://www.stjameschurch.ws/

October 18, 25 & November 1
Three-Week Birth Prep Class, 7 – 9 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

October 19
Breast Pumping Class, 7 – 9 pm, Medical Office Bldg. Confer. Center, Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-1288 http://www.phoenixvillehospital.com

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ONGOING EVENTS

A.A. Hotline, 610-323-3450

AD/HD Teen Support Group, with Dr. Ari Tuckman, 3^rd Thu, 7:30 -- 8:30 pm, Exton Community Baptist Church, Exton (Free) 610-280-6116 Ari@TuckmanPsych.com.

ADD/ADHD CHADD Support Group, 2nd Mon monthly during school year, 7 pm, UGI Bldg., Rt. 10, Reading (Free) 610-385-4717 or email ReadingCHADD@aol.com

Adult (& Family) Literacy Center, YWCA of Pottstown, 610-323-1888 http://www.ywcapottstown.org/

Adult Evening Book Club, 4^th Wed, 7:15 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org

Adult’s Morning Book Discussion, 3^rd Wed, 10:30 am, Royersford Public Library, Royersford (Free) 610-948-7277 http://www.mc-npl.org

Afternoon Book Club, 1^st Tue, 1 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, 3^rd Thu, 6 pm, Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown (Free) 610-473-8066

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 2^nd & 4^th Mon, 10:30 am, Adult Care of Chester County, Exton (Free) 610-363-8044

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1^st Wed, 10 am, Kennett Square Senior Center, Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-4819

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 2^nd Wed, Noon, Sarah Care Adult Day Services, Malvern (Free) 610-251-0801

American Cancer Society – Information, financial assistance, transportation, 610-327-5700

Ascend (West Chester), 3^rd Wed monthly, 9:30 -- 11:30 am, Grove United Methodist Church, West Chester. Networking and Support, 610-701-0466, Barb.Sullivan@comcast.net.

Autism Alliance Meeting, monthly at the CCIU and Parents’ Night Out events, Downingtown. Brenda, Autism Network Coordinator, brendae@cciu.org, 484-237-5354

Autism Society of Berks Cty. meetings, 2nd Mon monthly, 7 - 9 pm, Keller Williams Realty Office, Exeter (Free) 610-376-0130 www.autismsocietyofberks.org

Baby Boot Camp -- stroller fitness program, Coventry Mall, Pottstown ($, pre-reg, 1^st class free) 610-293-1958 http://www.coventry-mall.com

Bereavement Support Group, 1^st Mon monthly, 6:30 pm, Visiting Nurses Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-5700 http://www.berksvna.org/services/vnapsupportgroups.htm

Bereavement Support Group, 3rd Tue monthly, 7 pm, CarePlex, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-7134 http://www.pottstownmemorial.com

Berks County Adoption Forum Monthly Meeting, 2nd Thu each month, 7 - 9 pm, Med Ed/First Energy, Rt. 61 N off Hartman Rd., Reading, 610-777-9742

Building the Family Parents Support Group, 1^st Sat monthly, 10 am – Noon, Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown (Free) 215-348-9770

Building the Family Parents Support Group, 4^th Thu monthly, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Montgomery Family Practice Center, Norristown (Free) 215-348-9770

Caregivers Support Group, 3^rd Tue monthly, 6:30 pm, Visiting Nurses Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-5700 http://www.berksvna.org/services/vnapsupportgroups.htm

CONCERN…supporting children in need; providing foster homes to children and youth of Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties. Informational meetings, 3^rd Thu monthly, Noon, 49 Easton Road, Suite 202, Willow Grove (Free) 215-654-1963 or mrafferty@concern4kids.org or www.concern4kids.org

Daddy’s Spirit Moves Me Forward (sm) -- facilitating positive experiences for children who are grieving the loss of their father, for ages 5 -- 18, Valley Forge, 610-710-1477 and www.DaddysSpirit.org

Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group, every Thu, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Community Crossroads Peer Support Group Center, West Chester (Free) 610-429-1702

Divorce Support Groups for Parents and Children, Suburban Philadelphia, 215-829-5524, Dr. Catharine Toso

Doctor’s Night, 4^th Wed monthly, 6:30 – 8 pm, The Reading Hospital, West Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP

Domestic Violence Victim Support Group, every Tuesday evening, PMMC, Pottstown (Free) 610-970-7363 http://www.pottstownmemorial.com/News/Lists/Events

"Double Trouble" -- Consumer Support group for those recovering from addiction and mental health problems, every Tue & Thu, 3:30-5 pm, Community Crossroads Peer Support Center, West Chester (Free) 610-429-1702 or email hh.xroads@verizon.net.

Down Syndrome Interest Group of Chester County, 1st Thu monthly, 7:30 pm, The ARC in West Chester, 610-889-0291 www.ccdsig.org.

Family Literacy Program, ages 3 - 7 w/adult, Reading (Free) 610-607-6234

FAST (Families & Schools Together) -- for Pottstown Middle School families (grades 6 & 7), Tue, 5:30 -- 8 pm, at Pottstown Middle School (Free, pre-reg) 610-718-5372 x223 http://www.fsmontco.org/fast.htm

Foster Parent Information Meetings, call for dates, Concern, Berks County (Free) 610-944-0445

GLBTQA -- Support Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Youth, every Thu, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, by Planned Parenthood w/Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester (Free) 610-692-1770 x108

Groups for Kids of Domestic Violence Families, ages 6 -- 10 or 11 -- 14, Wed, 5:30 pm, Berks Advocates Against Violence, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-736-3693 http://www.baav.org

Hypnobabies Childbirth Education 5-week course about using hypnosis during childbirth to achieve natural un-medicated birth in complete comfort ($), Lasi Leavy, 610-451-0786 or email EmpoweredBirth@aol.com

“Kids Connected,” Support group for Kids of Parents with Cancer, grades Elementary – High School, 4^th Mon monthly, 7 – 8 pm, St. Josephs Medical Center, Reading (Free) 610-378-2141

La Leche League of Boyertown, 4^th Thu, 10 am, Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown (Free) 610-970-6933

La Leche League of Chester County -- Helping mothers to breastfeed through free mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education (Free) http://beanmom.com/laleche/

-- Downingtown, Nov 17 & Dec 8, 7:30 pm, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 610-363-6206

-- Exton/Lionville, Nov 12 & Dec 10, 7:30 pm, Exton Community Baptist Church, Swedesford Road, Exton, 610-363-6206

-- Glenmoore-Elverson, Nov 16 & Dec 21, 10 am, Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church, Glenmoore, 610-321-0319

-- Kimberton, Nov 3 & Dec 1, 9:30 am, Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road, Kimberton, 610-321-0319 or 610-942-7045

-- West Chester, Nov 18 & Dec 16, 9:30 am, Maximilian Kolbe Church, Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, 610-299-1038 or 610-344 -7433

La Leche League, Reading Hospital, 610-988-HELP

Legos on the Spectrum -- children & parents affected by Aspergers or autism, 3^rd Thu, 6 -- 8 pm, Goshen Fire Company, West Chester, 610-430-0595

Lifeline of Berks County Services, by appt., W. Reading (Free) 610-374-8545
- Emergency Diapers, Formula & Baby Clothes
- Free Pregnancy Testing
- One-on-One Parenting & Breastfeeding Classes

Main Line Genealogy Club, 2^nd Thu, 1 -- 3 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.mainlineroots.org

Man-to-Man Prostate Support Group, 4^th Wed monthly, Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, 610-645-2000

Marriage & Family Builders/PREP Workshop, ages 18 & up, Reading (pre-reg) 610-288-0961

Military Families Support Group, 4^th Tue, monthly, by Youth & Family Services of Upper Perk, at Community Bible Fellowship, Red Hill (Free) 215-234-9372 http://www.upperperkyfs.org/

Moms at Home Group, call for times and locations, Calvary Reformed Church, Reading ($) 610-929-1336

MOMS Club Chapters – (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a national non-profit support group designed for stay-at-home moms. The Club offers Mothers support from other mothers. We also offer children's activities, playgroups and Mom's activities ($):

- Chadds Ford Thornbury, last Tue of month, 9:45 am, 610-455-0137

- Collegeville, 1^st Fri, 10 am, for more information momsclubofcollegeville@gmail.com

- Coventry, 3^rd Fri, 10 am, Cedarville United Methodist Church or Warwick Park, both Pottstown, 610-469-1184

- Douglassville -- East, 3^rd Wed monthly, in Douglassville, eastmoms@hotmail.com

- Douglassville -- West, 3^rd Thu monthly, 9:30 am, in Douglassville, momsclub19518@hotmail.com www.momsclubofdouglassvillewest.4t.com
- Landenburg, 2nd Tue, 9:30 am, West Grove UMC, 610-255-3975

- Limerick/Linfield, 610-792-3021

- New Hanover Township, 2^nd Fri monthly, 10 am, Gilbertsville, call for location, 484-300-6466

- Oley Valley, 4th Thu, 10 am, Oley ($) Contact Denise for location and information, 610-781-1305 momscluboleyvalley@mailcity.com

- Phoenixville-East Pikeland, 1st Wed monthly, 9:30 am, social time; 10 am, meeting. E-mail or call for location, phoenixvilleMOMSclub@yahoo.com or 610-495-5380

- Pottsgrove (Pottstown, Pottsgrove, Stowe, and Sanatoga), 3rd Wed monthly, Pottstown, 610-327-3108. Send e-mail to KimStichik@yahoo.com or http://www.geocities.com/momsclubofpottsgrove

- Royersford, meets monthly, Royersford Public Library, Royersford, 610-792-7095

- Schuylkill Township/Valley Forge, 3^rd Fri, 10 am, Phoenixville, 610-933-3085 http://www.geocities.com/momsclubschuylkilltwp/

- Schwenksville, 1^st Wed monthly, 10 am, Perkiomen Valley Library, Schwenksville, momsclubofschwenksvillepa@yahoo.com and http://www.geocities.com/momsclubofschwenksvillepa

- Skippack, 3^rd Tue monthly, 10 -- 11 am, Trinity UCC, Skippack, momsclubofskippackpa@yahoo.com

-- Southern Berks County, 2^nd Tue each month, 10 am (Free) Call Mary for location, 484-955-9671

Mothers of Boys (Berks County area) group for mothers with boys of all ages (Free) 610-944-1225 http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BerksCountyMOB/

Mothers of Children with Disabilities Support Group, every Mon, 9:30 -- 10:30 am, The Arc of Chester County, West Chester (Free, pre-reg) 610-692-3737

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets 3^rd Thu from Sep -- May, contact Becky, 610-409-2928, or www.geocities.com/trinitylighthousemops/.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Hopewell, 1^st Thu, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, Hopewell Christian Fellowship, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson, 610-286-1086 www.mops.org

Motivated Moms, provides ESL and citizenship classes & childcare services, Mon, 7 – 9 pm; Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 am, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-373-5777

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 3^rd Wed, 7 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Pottstown (Free) 610-385-6577

NAMI Can - Support Group for Families of a Child or Adolescent to age 22 with severe emotional disturbances, 2^nd Mon, 7 -- 9 pm, Central Presbyterian Church, Downingtown. CALL AHEAD: 610-935-0739/ 610-296-0377.

NAMI - Chester County, 3^rd Thu monthly, 7 -- 9 pm, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Malvern, 610-430-0177. Guest presenters. www.chester.nami.org

NAMI Grief and Loss Support Group, 3^rd Tue monthly, 7 -- 9 pm, at private home and MH Facilitator attending. Call ahead! 610-269-3476.

NAMI - Family Support Group, 2^nd Thu monthly, 7 -- 8:30 pm, Fellowship HR Inc., 1039 W. Bridge St., Phoenixville, w/MH Facilitator. Call ahead! 610-430-0177 or email: gmurphy4@verizon.net

NAMI -- Southern Chester County Family Support Group, 1^st Thu monthly, 7:30 -- 9 pm, Friends Meeting House, Kennett Square (Free) 610-644-5993 or 610-692-7263

Needlework Club, 1^st Thu, 1:30 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org

Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support Group for Women, 1^st Thu monthly, 6:30 pm, Pottstown Memorial Medical Center’s Cancer Center, Pottstown, 610-327-7719 http://www.pottstownmemorial.com

OJR - PSNS - Parents of Special Needs Students, 3^rd Wed monthly, 7:30 -- 9 pm, LGI Room, Owen J. Roberts High School, Pottstown. Speakers, open forum, and support. Banks207@aol.com.

Parent Support Group, Mon & Wed, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm; Thu, 1 pm, Pottstown Family YWCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-1888 http://www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/org/215829.html-

Parenting Classes provided by Catholic Charities – other services available, The Madison Building, Reading (Free) 610-376-7144 www.catholiccharityAD.org

Parents As Leaders – support for parents of pre-school aged children (birth to eight years), Family Services of Montgomery County, Eagleville (Free) 610-630-2111 x228

Parents As Teachers -- parents and children, birth to age 5, Mon -- Fri, 8:30 am -- 4:30 pm, In-Home Visitation Program or visit Pottstown Family Center, Pottstown, 610-326-1610 http://www.fsmontco.org/fast.htm

Parents’ Network – parenting support groups meets weekly with a trained facilitator while children attend The Children’s Group, Pottstown YWCA, Pottstown, 610-323-1888 http://www.ywcapottstown.org/

Parents of Preemies Support Group, 4^th Thu, 7 pm, 74 Pottstown Pike, Suite 1001, Chester Springs (Free, pre-reg) 610-715-5253, melissa@ThePreemieLife.com

Parents Without Partners, 1st Wed monthly, 7 pm, GPU Building, Reading ($) 610-373-2215

Postpartum Depression Support, 2nd Thu monthly, 7 pm, The Women's Center, Reading Hospital, Reading (Free) 610-988-HELP

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation -- Biking, skateboarding, hiking, and more! Find free local spots where you can get in shape with your family on http://www.missionhealthyliving.org. Visit www.pottstownfoundation.org for reliable and accurate health and wellness information, fun and fitness activities for the family, healthy recipes, and much more!

Preemie Parent Support Group, 4^th Thu, 7 pm, 74 Pottstown Pike, Suite 1001, Chester Springs (Free) 610-715-5253 support@ThePreemieLife.com

Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program, Mon, 6 - 7:30 pm, Berks Counseling Center, Reading (Free) 610-373-4281

"Reach to Recovery," breast cancer support after diagnosis and during treatment, Pottstown, 610-327-7719

Recovery, International -- Support Group for adults seeking self-help addressing nervous symptoms and fears, every Wed, 7 -- 9 pm, Phoenixville Area, 610-415-0920

"Recovery Works" Consumer Support Group - formerly "Schizophrenia Support Group,” every Tue, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Community Crossroads Peer Support Center, West Chester (Free) 610-429-1702 or hh.xroads@verizon.net.

Smoking Cessation, 7 weeks, Tue and Thu, 10 - 11:30 am or 6:30 – 8 pm, Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, ($, refunded if classes are completed) 610-327-7594 http://www.pottstownmemorial.com/

Social Communications Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum, grades K -- 5, every Mon, 6 & 6:45 pm, Center for Pediatric Therapy, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg.) 610-670-8600

Socrates Café -- informal discussion group based on teachings of Socrates, 1^st Thu, 1 pm, Upper Perkiomen Valley Library, Red Hill (Free) 215-679-2020 http://www.upvlibrary.org/

"Spotlighting the Pottstown School District," Mon, 6:30 p.m., Channel 98, by PCTV http://www.pottstownschools.com

Survivors of Suicide Support, 2nd Wed monthly, 7:30 pm, Potter Room, Paoli Memorial Hospital, Paoli (Free) 215-545-2242

Tourette Syndrome Support Group, 1-800-990-3300

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) -- for survivors, families, caregivers, 2^nd Tue monthly, 7 pm, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital (Free) 610-251-5400

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