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Iron Hill is hosting a number of events over the next couple of weeks for the craft beer lovers out there. British Invasion Iron Hill's annual "British Invasion" will be held this Saturday from 1-8pm. They will have nine English-style beers on tap including a cask conditioned ESB and a few reserved strong beers. King-of-the-Hill members will also be able to try their "Winston Churchill", a special smoked, bourbon-barrel aged barleywine. In addition to great beers, Chef Tim has created a full British-inspired menu for the day as well, so be sure to save some room. Phightin’ Phils Pils Release This First Friday, April 4th, Iron Hill is celebrating the start of the Philadelphia Phillies season with the tapping of their "Phightin' Phils Pils" a flavorful but crisp German-style Pilsner. Chef Tim has prepared a specialty hot dog menu for us to enjoy during the game, and they will be tapping a "Firkin" of Cask conditioned beer like the...

The Kimberton Waldorf School will be hosting a number of events during the month of April Kirtan Benefit Concert with David Newman (DurgaDas) and Mira When: Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 pm Where: Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Join chant artist David Newman (DurgaDas) and his wife Mira for a joyful and moving evening of chant (Kirtan) at Kimberton Waldorf School. Kirtan is a transformational and joyful yoga mantra practice, using the power of sound and devotion to uplift the mind and open the heart. David Newman (Durga Das) and Mira are widely recognized chant artists who travel throughout the world spreading love, and uplifting others through Kirtan, sacred song and the devotional aspects of the Yoga path known as Bhakti Yoga. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For further information, visit www.kimberton.org/kirtan , call 610.933.3635 ext. 108, or email stacylfalco@yahoo.com . Rosebud Garden Tea & Play at Kimberton ...

On Saturday, April 5th, The Birth Center is screening Breastmilk: The Movie at the Colonial Theatre . Following the movie, lactation consultants and local doctors will host a panel discussion and a raffle will be held to benefit the local support group which meets at St. John's Lutheran Church every other Friday at 10am. Doors open at 9:30am for the 10am screening. This is a family event, babies and children are welcome and a $12 donation per seat is suggested (please give generously!). All profits go directly to The Birth Center's breastfeeding support groups, now known as Mother-Baby Breastfeeding Connection. About the Movie: With unexpected humor, with an unflinching camera, with some guilt and some pain, this film takes the unusual risk of examining what breast milk truly means. We are often told that breast milk is better. Better for babies, better for mothers, better for nutrition, health, well-being, and society. Many accept this and yet there are still very fe...

KUNTAO Martial Arts, located in Franklin Commons, is hosting two free self defense seminars this month. Free KIDS SAFE Seminar in Phoenixville PA – Bullies Kidnapping March 19th from 6 to 7:30pm. The seminar is free but all participants must pre-register. A parent or guardian must participate with their children. The seminar is for children ages 4 to 10. Free REAL LIFE Self Defense & Criminal Profiling Seminar Phoenixville, PA KUNTAO Martial Arts Club will host a FREE REAL LIFE Self Defense seminar on March 29th from 11am to 1pm. Open to ages 11 and Adult. Both seminars will be led by forensic profiler Dale Yeager. Mr. Yeager began his education as a criminal behavior analyst in 1988 which includes advanced training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center from 2005 to 2008. For more information or to register, visit the KUNTAO website at kuntaomac.com .

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Gustafer Yellowgold Show returns to the Colonial Theatre . About the show: Since his creation by Morgan Taylor in 2005, Gustafer Yellowgold has become an international phenomenon, acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” Entertainment Weekly praised “…The most infectious original songs. It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kid…absurdly appealing. Grade: A.” New York Magazine named Morgan Taylor “Best Kids’ Performer” in a recent “Best of New York” issue. “Mint Green Bee” from Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wide Wild World was a Grand Prize Winner in the Children’s Category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. The show is from 2-3pm and tickets are $6.50. For more information and for tickets, visit gustaferyellowgold.com .