Second Chance Sundays will feature sales and promotions of Sports Blitz’s array of authentic, licensed, on-field apparel and collectibles at their family-owned stores in Easton, PA, at 3071 William Penn Plaza, and in Whitehall, PA at 2544 MacArthur Road at the MacArthur Towne Center.

The Pennsylvania SPCA will attend the kickoff events for Second Chance Sundays on September 13 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at both Sports Blitz locations with adoptable Second Chance Dogs.

The Second Chance Dogs of the Pennsylvania SPCA are Pit Bulls who have been rescued and rehabilitated from fighting rings and other abuses. They arrive at the Pennsylvania SPCA suffering from severe neglect, starvation, cruelty and injury, often as victims of illegal dog fighting operations. Pit Bulls also carry the added stigma from negative and erroneous media characterizations. Given a second chance, these dogs make loyal and loving companions.

“We’re thrilled to see compassionate sports fans step up to help tackle dog fighting and other animal abuse in Pennsylvania,” said Pennsylvania SPCA Chief Executive Officer Sue Cosby. “Second Chance Sundays are a great way for people to support their favorite team and at the same time do something positive for dogs in need.”

“We hope that increasing public awareness of the efforts of the Pennsylvania SPCA and supporting the work they do will help bring an end to animal cruelty and provide homes for abandoned and abused pets,” said Justin Madaus, Sports Blitz Chief Operating Officer.

Second Chance Sundays begin September 13, week-one of the 2009 professional football season, and return every second Sunday of each month throughout the 2009 season.

Sports Blitz is family owned and operated. Its mission is to provide passionate sports fans of a variety of leagues and teams with a selection of authentic, licensed, on-field apparel and collectibles. Visit them at www.spblitz.com and click on the Second Chance Sundays button to donate online.

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The Pottstown Judo Club Beginners Class will start on Monday September 14th.

Classes MONDAYS and THURSDAYS

Children ages of 7+ to 12, 6:30PM; Teen and Adult at 7:30PM

Dues are $60 for 8 Weeks / 16 Classes ($65 Non-Resident)

Classes are held at the Gym of Rupert Elementary School, Pottstown

The benefits of the Martial Arts have been well proven. They promote self-discipline and self-confidence in people of all ages, but especially children.

This course is designed to teach both fundamental and advanced techniques of Self-Defense and Sport Judo in a safe and supportive environment.

Judo is the modern form of Ju-Jitsu, and is an official Olympic and Paralympic sport.

*** Visually impaired students are welcome! ***

For more information please contact Sensei, Richard Favinger, Jr. @ (610) 323-8456 or visit http://www.pottstownjudo.com – Pottstown Judo is a program of Pottstown Parks and Recreation.

“The University is taking steps to enforce the new law in Beaver Stadium,” says, Mark Bodenschatz, Associate Athletic Director, Facilities & Operations, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics.  “We have educated the fans well in advance of the season.  We hope they will support this measure for the team.”

A 2006 Surgeon General’s Report states that there are no safe levels of secondhand smoke.  Over 38,000 deaths per year are attributed to secondhand smoke according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

“This is a major undertaking by the University and the Centre County Tobacco Free Coalition applauds their efforts,” states Alan Snider, a volunteer for the Coalition and President of the Association of Tobacco Control Professionals of PA.

Fans who are smokers are encouraged to come to the stadium prepared with means to curb the urge to smoke. Smoking cessation information is available at 1-800 QUIT NOW and www.determinedtoquit.com

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Clean Air Council is a member- supported, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting everyone’s right to breathe clean air. The Council works through public education, community advocacy, and government oversight to ensure enforcement of environmental laws

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Saturday 22

10:00AM – *Cancelled* Boys Varsity Football VS. Lower Merion

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Monday 24

10:00AM – *Scrimmage* Girls Varsity Soccer @ Ridley

10:00AM – *Scrimmage* Girls Junior Varsity Soccer @ Ridley

3:00PM – Boys Varsity Golf VS. Devon Preparatory School

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Tuesday 25

9:00AM – *Scrimmage* Girls Varsity Soccer @ Boyertown

9:00AM – *Scrimmage* Girls Junior Varsity Soccer @ Boyertown

10:45AM – *Scrimmage* Boys Junior Varsity Soccer @ Garnet Valley High

10:45AM – *Scrimmage* Boys Varsity Soccer @ Garnet Valley High

2:30PM – Boys Varsity Golf @ Phoenixville

3:00PM – Boys Junior Varsity Golf VS. Devon Preparatory School

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Thursday 27

3:00PM – Boys Varsity Golf VS. Boyertown

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Friday 28

6:00PM – *Scrimmage* Boys Varsity Football @ William Penn

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Saturday 29

9:00AM – *Scrimmage* Boys Varsity Soccer @ Lampeter-Strasburg

9:00AM – *Scrimmage* Boys Junior Varsity Soccer @ Lampeter-Strasburg

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Monday 31

4:00PM – *Scrimmage* Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Holy Name

4:00PM – *Scrimmage* Girls Junior Varsity Field Hockey @ Holy Name

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