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"Children's clothing is billion-dollar business built on an expensive necessity---a necessity because children need clothing, and expensive because children grow quickly, often outgrowing their clothing at a rate that parents have a hard time keeping up with. " -eHow Tracy Tackett, founder of Phoenixville Kids’ Closet, has a solution: Recycled Clothing. Children tend to grow faster than parents can fill their closets, which can be challenging for any family on a budget, especially families with multiple children of different ages, sizes and styles. Tackett’s new shop, Phoenixville Kids’ Closet, is a recycled children’s clothing store providing a one-stop-shop for parents looking for in-style, in-season recycled children’s clothing at a great price to maximize their budget. "If parents are spending time running from one store to the next to find the best deals they aren’t making the most of their time and definitely not their budget,” Tackett explained. “By provid...

The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club is once again hosting its Model Railroad Open House. The Open House, started in 1975, will celebrate the SVMRC's 45 anniversary. From their press release: Our Model Railroad Open House is "fun for kids of all ages". SEE & HEAR freight & passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel engines over 700’ of track. Four different railroads are depicted on the 1,000+ square foot HO scale (1/87) model. Hundreds of buildings, vehicles, people and trees create realistic scenes. Numerous buttons allow visitors to bring scenes to life! See Thomas the Tank Engine & try your observation skills with our Scavenger Hunt. You could win a train set! Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted. The trains are running 1:00pm - 5:00pm on the following weekends: Sat & Sun: Nov. 30 - Dec 1, 2013 (Thanksgiving weekend) Sat & Sun: Dec. 7 - 8 Sat & Sun: Jan. 11 - 12 Sat & Sun: Jan. 18 - 19 Sat & Sun: J...

On Sunday, December 1st, the Phoenixville Area Time Bank is joining with friends to present the 'Tides of Hope' Benefit Concert. The event, which is being held downtown at the Helium Comedy Club , will benefit families effected by the typhoon in the Philippines. From their press release: Dear Friends, In light of the recent typhoon that devastated a large part of the Philippines, we are joining the Fil-American community and other concerned groups in helping the affected families regain hope and normalcy in their lives. To this end, Phoenixville Area Time Bank and friends will hold an unprecedented benefit concert titled “Tides of Hope,” on Sunday, December 1st, 7 p.m. at the Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom Street in Philadelphia.Catherine Ricafort The concert will feature some of the best musical talents from Broadway headlined by Catherine Ricafort from the musical, NERDS and Mamma Mia.

On Saturday, December 14th from 10am to 4pm, come out to the Kimberton Fairgrounds for the 7th Annual Winter Festival benefiting Toys for Tots! The Winter Festival is an annual Star Wars themed event to benefit Toys for Tots! This year we have so much fun in-store you will not want to miss this event! Star Wars 'Blast-a-Trooper', Star Wars Character Meet & Greet, Face Painting & Balloon Twisting, Complimentary Chair Massage, Raffles, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Music, Brick Oven Pizzeria, and SHOPPING with tons of local small businesses! Admission is FREE, bring a new unwrapped toy and be entered for a door prize! For more information, visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/t4tevent or check out their website http://www.tftwinterfestival.com .

Come out to Phoenixville Area High School on Sunday, December 1st to take part in the Phoenixville Race for the Cure 5K Walk/Run. Organized by PAHS student Hayley Riley as her senior project, the race kicks off at 8am and costs $20 which includes a t-shirt. All proceeds go to the fight to end Breast Cancer. To sign up, visit http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR/PassionatelyPink/HeadquartersSite?team_id=278309&pg=team&fr_id=3715 . A donation of $20 gets you into the race, once you've made the donation send Hayley an email with your shirt size and she will follow up with any other info.

The annual Phoenixville Jaycees Burn off the Bird 5K and 1 mile fun run returns on Saturday, November 30th. Brief Description 5K race & 1 mile fun walk through Phoenixville, PA, beginning and ending at Stepping Stone Educational Center. Water available midway in 5K Run. Timing is provided by The Athlete’s Closet. Strollers are allowed on the course. Register Online and Save $$. Get Long Sleeve Blended Shirt Register online up until the day before the race and pay only $25. Register by November 15th, 2013 and be guaranteed a LONG SLEEVE BLENDED SHIRT in the size you want! After November 15th, shirts will be first come / first served. Race Day Registration Yes, you can register for this event on race day at the event site, right up until the start of the race. Day-of registration price is $30. Remaining shirts are on a first come-first served basis. Vendor Fair Before and After Race Come in and meet some of the areas best vendors and take advantage of their race day disc...