Christmas Village at Westridge Opens this Weekend

The Annual Christmas Village at Westridge Estates opens this weekend. Started in 1990 by Brad Peck & his grandson Andy Bailey, this annual tradition includes over 160 lighted porcelain houses in a late 19th-century setting including a city, farmland, amusement park, ski mountain resort, New England country side and seaport and a Swiss village. The 300 square-foot display includes working trains and animation to thrill the Chrismas child in all of us. Admission is absolutely free and donations are NOT accepted!

This year, the Christmas Village will be open from 2-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays between December 14th and January 5th. It is located in the basement of the Westridge Farmhouse (office), 970 Township Line Road, Phoenixville, PA.

For more information, give Brad a call at (610)983-0129.

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Local Business Spotlight: Chaplin's

Chaplin's is a music and private party venue, cafe, and recording studio located at 66. N Main St. Spring City PA. At Chaplin's, the elegant stage and the high-tech studio are just within arms reach of each other: a dream come true for performing musicians!

Our primary mission here in Spring City, PA is to encourage local musicians to perform and record their original work in a true listening room. We support all genres of music and performing arts.
We have also become a favorite spot to host private events such as: baby showers, birthday parties, rehearsals, meetings, and more.

Local artists and photographers are encouraged to display their work in our beautiful room.

Open Mic Night is held every Sunday hosted by Ted The Fiddler : Come out and plug into the best house sound around. House kit and bass rig available... Bands are welcome! Doors & Sign-ups @ 7:00: $4 admission ($3 for performers), $2 for BYOB.

For more information, give them a call at 610-792-4110 or visit t…

An Evening of Hope

Come out this Saturday evening to An Evening of Hope, a benefit to raise funds for Manor of Hope. Manor of Hope, a long-term therapeutic community for young men battling the disease of addiction in our surrounding communities, sets itself apart from traditional drug rehabilitation programs because its long-term curriculum provides individuals with the opportunity to re-wire their minds, rejuvenate their bodies and refresh their spirits. The event, which will be held from 6-10pm at Franklin Commons, will feature appetizers and dinner followed by a silent auction, music and dancing. Complimentary beer and wine served throughout the evening and attire for the event is Smart Casual.

For more information or for tickets, visit friendsofthemanor.org/an-evening-of-hope.

Local Business Spotlight: Manor of Hope

Manor of Hope is a long term residential addiction rehab support program for young men. Located in a beautifully renovated farmhouse on Egypt Road in Phoenixville, Manor of Hope is a state of the art drug and alcohol recovery community that offers long term treatment and continuing care for young men with substance abuse issues.

The owner/mastermind of the Manor of Hope, Steve Killelea, dealt with his own son's addiction problem for over 10 years. Steve tried to help his son and sent him to many places, only to have him relapse - until he decided to look outside the US and in Canada found a "therapeutic community" where his son John found sobriety. Their program model inspired both Steve and John to create their own version right here in Phoenixville.

They also have created the "Building Futures" program which partners with small local businesses to help mentor and teach the young men vocational skills. One of the current residents named Steve has been working …

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