Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 from noon to 4 p.m.

100 Block of High Street, Pottstown in front of Borough Hall

Expanded wine and beer garden this year! Over 4,000 attended last year.

Featuring 3 live bands, crafters and a clown for children of all ages.

Corporate Sponsorship Form

Forms for Restaurants: Please click on the form and print it out. Completed forms should be mailed to: Carousel at Pottstown, P.O. Box 1097, Pottstown, PA 19464

Food License Application and Instructions

Welcome letter

Menu Request Form

If you have any questions regarding the Carousel of Flavor, please contact the Chairpersons:

Jill Burbank (610) 970-0624 or email CarouselofFlavor@hotmail.com

- AC Moore has signed a lease for 21,600 square feet and is expected to open in Spring 2011.

- Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet has signed a lease for 6,000 square feet and will join other restaurants, Chili’s, Pizza Hut and Subway at the shopping center.

- GNC signed a lease for 1,600 square feet and will open in December of this year.

Upland Square now has 90 percent occupancy. Current tenants include Target, Giant, Best Buy, Staples, LA Fitness, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco, TJ Maxx, Five Below and Famous Footwear.

Upland Square is owned by joint venture partners Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. and Tristate Ventures, LP.

During the entire month, Philly Pretzel Factory will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer awareness.  Fifty percent of the proceeds from the pretzel ribbons will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research.  Once a customer buys a signature pretzel ribbon, that customer will receive a paper pink ribbon which they will sign and place on Philly Pretzel Factory’s “Wall of Fame.”

Last year during their breast cancer awareness month campaign, Philly Pretzel Factory raised over $11,000.  The goal is to be able to donate at least $20,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation this year.

“Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers today and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to support causes that are so close to our franchisee’s and staff’s hearts,” said Dan DiZio, CEO and Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory.  “To us, there’s a reason why National Pretzel Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are the same month.”

Dan DiZio teamed up with college buddy Len Lehman in 1998 to create the first blueprint of the Philly Pretzel Factory. Today, the brand has grown from a single location in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia to a 100-plus-unit franchise with its eyes set on adding 10 more locations in 2010.

With its menu strategically priced for any economy, the brand continued to thrive in 2009 and onward through the beginning of 2010, never wavering from its commitment to its customers.

“Our founder’s principal of giving our customers great Philly-based tasting treats has caught on nationally. With an incredible following, we are positioned for steady growth throughout this year,” said Marty Ferrill, VP of Operations.

As the world’s largest Philly-style bakery, Philly Pretzel bakes fresh, delicious soft pretzels delivered to customers “Hot Outta The Oven.” Each pretzel, made from a mix of only the finest pretzel ingredients, is hand twisted to ensure quality and freshness.

ABOUT PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY

Philly Pretzel Factory was founded in 1998 by college buddies Dan DiZio and Len Lehman who created a recipe unique to Philly, yet desired in any market. Today, the award-winning pretzel feeds customers at more than 100 franchised locations, primarily in the Northeast. For more information on Philly Pretzel Factory, visit www.phillypretzelfactory.com

The Redner’s Markets Family Expo offers parents, babies, toddlers, ‘tweens, teens, prospective parents and grandparents products and services from over 100 exhibitors and sponsors.

Visitors will be able to sample their favorite brands in the Redner’s pavilion including Chiquita, Clover Farms, Fresh Express, Keebler, Kellogg’s, McCormick, Nestle, Proctor & Gamble, Turkey Hill and Voortmann Cookies along with deli, produce and bakery items from Redner’s Warehouse Markets.

There will be a full house of fun available with 3200 square feet of inflatable bounces and slides at the K12, Inc. Play Park, along with games, rides and the About Families Diaper Derby.

There will be entertainment on the hour plus a host of costumed characters, clowns, artists and other entertainers that will guarantee a weekend of family fun.  The Country Kids Jamboree will provide a puppet show and games.  The Berks County Sheriff’s Office will be featuring their ID Me Child Identification Program both days of the show.

Visitors can enter to win a grand prize of a year’s worth of groceries valued at $2600.00 from Redner’s Warehouse Markets, along with hourly prizes, and many gift items from Family Expo sponsors and exhibitors.

Redner’s Warehouse Markets, headquartered in Reading, PA, is the title sponsor of the event and are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2010.  They will be providing a variety of product samples from the most popular brands carried in their 40+ store locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York.  Media marketing for the Redner’s Markets Family Expo encompasses the area’s leading print, television and radio outlets includes WFMZ-TV,  Reading Eagle, Berks-Mont Newspapers, The Merchandiser and About Families & Berks County Living magazines.

Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.  Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (3-12) and seniors (55+).  Babies two and under will be admitted free.  Advance $2.00 discount coupons will be available at area Redner’s Warehouse Markets locations.  For updated Expo information visit online at www.rednersfamilyexpo.com

Enjoy this three days of family-oriented fun, including live music and dance, food, arts and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations from the Scottish and Irish cultures.

The fun begins at 6 p.m. Friday with an evening concert featuring Tree and Norsewind as the headline acts. The fun resumes Saturday and runs all day, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with music from the Martin Family Band and The Hooligans. There will be a concert Sunday featuring the band Ceilidh and event wraps up at about 5 p.m.

Other performers and demonstrators will include Bridget Burning Clearly, Pipe Bands, Irish Step-Dancers, Highland Dancers, Society for Creative Anachronisms, Celtic Face Painting, and we will be welcoming back the sheepdog demonstrations and highland games.  Additionally, classic and Celtic food vendors and merchants of authentic Scottish and Irish wares will be on site.

This is a rain or shine event. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. If you would like more information about this program, please call Green Lane Park at (215)-234-4528 or visit us on the Web at http://parks.montcopa.org/sifestival

The contest is open to anyone in Berks County, except cooking professionals. Two age groups will be judged; Junior (age 12-17) and Adult (age 18+). Individuals are welcome to enter peach pies only – no tarts, cobblers, crisps or cream pies. Pies will be judged on external characteristics, internal characteristics, flavor and recipe.

Pre-registration is required. Prizes will be awarded for the top three pies in each age category and for the best of competition. Winners will be announced during the Peach Festival, on the lawns of West Lawn UMC, between 4-8 p.m.

For a registration form and complete contest rules, please contact the
Church at 610-678-5611.

Contact:
Kelly Rismiller, Director of Christian Education
West Lawn United Methodist Church
610-678-5611, ext. 19
Kelly@westlawnumc.org

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“Limerick Generating Station has been a friend to Lower Pottsgrove Township for many years and their continuing support of our summer concert series is a testament to their commitment to the local community,” said Township Manager Rod Hawthorne.

“At Exelon we know the important role that the performing arts and live music have in making our community a great place to live and work,” said Bill Maguire, Limerick site vice president. “We are pleased that we can continue to partner with Lower Pottsgrove Township to make these free musical performances possible.”

“This is another wonderful demonstration of the sense of community we all enjoy in Lower
Pottsgrove,” said Jon Spadt, president, Lower Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners.
The free musical performances, covering an array of genres, are held at Sanatoga Park, located at 200 South Sanatoga Road in Lower Pottsgrove. Listed below is the schedule of concerts for the 2010 Exelon Nuclear Summer Concert Series.

Sunday, June 27th, 6 PM – Bill Koss Combo
Sunday, July 11th, 6 PM – O’Such Rhythm and Music
Sunday, July 18th, 6 PM – Mango Men
Sunday, July 25th, 6 PM – Barbone Street Jazz Band
Sunday, August 1st, 6 PM – Flamin Dick and the Hot Rods
Sunday, August 8th, 6 PM – MESA
Sunday, August 15th, 6 PM – Pottsgrove Community Band

All concerts are weather permitting and the rain date is the following evening at 7 PM.
For more information about the Exelon Nuclear Summer Concert Series, visit www.lowerpottsgrove.org or call (610) 323-0436 x207.

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Exelon Corporation is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. The company has one of the industry’s largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 486,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.

An explosion on the BP operated Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed eleven crew members on April 20, 2010, sparking the greatest environmental disaster in United States history. In combination with the Texas City Refinery Explosion and the Prudohoe Bay Oil Spill, this marks the third serious incident involving BP in the United States in the last five years. Current estimates put the amount of oil being discharged from the broken well at above 1,050,000 US gallons per day! There are over 400 different species of animals living in the area affected by the spill. 330 sea turtles and 39 dolphins have been found dead within the spill area (NOAA). BP is operating oil skimmers and other cleanup tools to try to remove oil from the water and Louisiana is building oil containment berms to halt the spread of oil. Experts are uncertain what effect, if any, these efforts will have.

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The 2010 Kutztown Folk Festival runs from July 3-11 at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Hours daily are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a free brochure, please call 1-888-674-6136 or 610-683-1597.

Renowned for her Early American tole and decorative paintings–and Ray Oxenford, an accomplished traditional tinsmith, will make their 15th straight appearance at the Kutztown Folk Festival from July 3 through July 11, 2010. They will also participate in several other guild, craft and arts shows throughout the remainder of 2010.

Pat Oxenford designs and decorates all types of tinware including trays, document boxes, coffee and teapots, spice canisters and more using authentic 18th, 19th and 20th century designs. She is very much in demand for her work and knowledge and frequently offers toleware and tole painting seminars at the festival. Her specialty is recreating old-world German bride’s boxes and personalizing them for clients for weddings, anniversaries and other occasions. She has done numerous commissions and teaches at the Kutztown, Pa. German Cultural Heritage Center  and at the Harleysville, Pa. Mennonite Museum.

At this year’s festival, she will be introducing three smaller versions of her Jonas Weber chests and new Lehnware turnings. She will also exhibit her bride’s boxes, toleware, Weber-style miniature chests, wooden wall shelves, pipe boxes and wall sconces. She will also sign and sell her book, “Heritage Crafts Today—Tole Painting” (Stackpole Books) at their festival booth (A-1) in the A Building.

Pat Oxenford is also featured in photographer Sally Wiener Grotta’s traveling exhibit “American Hands,” a celebration of Americans who are keeping alive the functional skills that helped build the country.  It will be offered at various locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.(www.AmHands.com)

Ray Oxenford, who collaborates with his wife and makes all of their wooden items including the bride’s, salt, candle, Bible and pipe boxes and Weber-style chests, has more than 45 years experience in the antiques business, as well as being a tinsmith and woodworker. He creates his own tinware using authentic 18th and 19th century patterns and designs and restores old tinware. The couple often recreates an early tin shop as part of their shows.

The Oxenfords will also appear at these 2010 events:

• The Historic East Berlin 36th Annual Colonial Day on Sat., Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is being held rain or shine on West King Street in East Berlin, Pa.

• The Applebutter Frolic at Harleysville, Pa., on Sat., Oct. 2, sponsored by the Harleysville Mennonite Museum, where Pat Oxenford also teaches and exhibits.

• The 42nd Annual Traditional Craft and Folk Art Sale, South Heidelberg Township Municipal Building, Wernersville, Pa., on Sat., Oct. 16.  It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

• The 61st Annual Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Juried Holiday Craft Festival on Nov. 6 and 7 at Keystone Hall, Kutztown university, Kutztown, Pa. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Visit the Oxenfords’ website at www.paoxenford.com or the festival website at www.kutztownfestival.com.

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Sunday, June 13th, 2010 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

560 Royersford Rd.
Limerick, PA 19468

There will be a variety of foods from local restaurants. Last year’s winner of the “Top Ticket Selling” contest Ortino’s North Side takes on Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse and many more to try and retain their title. There will be live entertainment all day long, as well as arts and craft vendors from all over the east coast joining the event and of course, games and activities for the children.

Come see the West-Mont soccer coaches take the field in an epic soccer match and the 1st Annual Orange and Blue game will be kicked off by Philadelphia Eagle’s very own SWOOP!!!

For more information about the event visit www.PATasteOfTheValley.com

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