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Things To Do This Weekend

As promised a while back (and not followed through on), here is an overview of things going on around town this weekend:

Tonight
Molly Maguire's Summer Street Music Series - 6-9pm. Headliner this week is Beatnik Brown who takes the stage at 7:30. From their website, Beatnik Brown is described as "Philly Improvisational Rock with a side of Funk. Always out to make it new, this is a jam band that actually jams!".

Saturday
Phoenixville Farmers Market - 9am-1pm

Sunday
Canal Day 2008 - 9am-4pm Lock 60 on the Schuylkill Canal and Saint Michael's Park, Mont Clare, PA. Annual Canal Day celebration featuring "5.5 mile Trail Run & 2 mile Loop Walk; Paddle Boat & Canoe/Kayak Races; 3 Lock Openings with audience participation; K-9 Rescue Demo; Always Exciting CANAL JOUST; Back by popular demand CANAL VAULTING!; Fishing Derby; Highland Games; Face Painting; Kids Games and Arts & Crafts; Orbitron and Trampoline Thing; Business Expo with lots of give-aways! Flea Market and crafters at St. Michael’s Park; Lots of Food and Lots of FUN!

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Anonymous said…
And don't forget the Hootenany at Sankanac farm in Camphill Kimberton village!

Local music, food, and fun.

http://www.camphillkimberton.org/calendar/cal/event.asp?ID=569

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