The Soroptimist International of Phoenixville hosting the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Art Show & Sale Nov. 2-4

Reader Joanne wrote in to inform me about an art show taking place over the first weekend of November. The Soroptimist International of Phoenixville, Inc. is hosting the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Art Show & Sale on November 2nd-4th. The event will be taking place at CAT Pickering. The schedule of events is as follows

Art Show Hours
Admission: FREE
Friday, November 2, 2007: 4:00PM - 6:30PM (followed by reception at 7PM)
Saturday, November 3, 2007: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday, November 4, 2007: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Candlelight Opening Night Gala Reception
Admission: $20.00
Friday, November 2, 2007: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Reception includes:

Hot & Cold Hors d'oeuvres

Assorted Desserts

Meet and greet the Artists

E-mail: SI_of_Phoenixville@yahoo.com for reservations

Thanks to reader Joanne for the information!

Comments

Anonymous said…

For those who didn't know, I stole this description of soroptimist from wikipedia (looks like a GREAT organization):

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist ("best for women") is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Through their General (Category One) Consultative Status as a non-governmental organization at the United Nations the organization they claim to seek equality, peace, and international goodwill. The official aim of the organization is to improve professional skills and to support human rights, specifically women's rights.

The headquarters office for Soroptimist International of the Americas is located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization comprises approximately 95,000 members in more than 120 countries and territories worldwide who contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects.

Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of service to their communities.

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The camp offers two sessions. The first session, for students entering grades 3-6 and is for learning and having fun. The afternoon session is for students entering grades 7-9 and is geared towards players looking for a serious 2hr/day workout with high school staff and players.

For more information and to register, visit http://www.oasyssports.com/PhoenixvilleSummer/content/athletic-camps/athletics_girls-basketball-camp.

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For more information, please visit Phoenixville First or the Facebook Event page.

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