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On Friday, April 2, the Lovaas Institute will be holding a fundraiser at Kildare's in King of Prussia : This Friday, at Kildare's King of Prussia, we are holding an open bar to support our donation to the Philadelphia Autism Walk in September. The event begins at 7pm and the open bar is over at 9pm but the party will continue after! The open bar includes domestic beers and wine/well drinks as well as 1/2 priced appetizers. Who wouldn't want to come to Kildare's KOP and drink and party to support a good cause? Cost is $20 per person and half the proceeds will go towards our donation. OPEN BAR FOR AUTISM! SPREAD THE WORD AND COME HAVE SOME FUN!

From Rep. Drucker's e-newsletter: In partnership with the PA Department of Labor and Industry, I will host a "We're Hiring" Job Fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 31 at the Phoenixville Civic Center, 123 Main St. in Phoenixville. The hours have been extended to 6 p.m. The job fair, which will coincide with March, April and May for Focus on Jobs months, will include a resume critiquing workshop. As of today, 45 employers who are actively hiring in the following industries are confirmed to be on-hand: Human Services Retail/Restaurant Non-Profit Healthcare Insurance Financial Services Early Childhood Education Manufacturing Package Delivery Information Technology Scientific/Pharmaceutical Telecommunications Government Corrections Medical/Nursing Military For a complete list of employers, please e-mail me at RepDrucker@pahouse.net . The event will also feature information about job opportunities for veterans. Admission is free...

On Friday, June 11 and Saturday June 12, the East Coast Tsunami Fest comes to Phoenixville for two days of mayhem. East Coast Tsunami Fest - 2 days of Mayhem - Phoenixville PA Friday, June 11 328 High Street - Phoenixville PA All Ages 21+ With ID to Drink Doors @ 5pm Death Threat CDC Barricade xRepresentx Lifeless Agitator Concrete Reality Saturday, June 12 St Mikes Park - Jacob Street Monte Clare PA All Ages BYOB 21+ with ID to drink Gates @ 11am Sick Of It All H20 Earth Crisis Mushmouth Fury Of Five Jam (just announced!) All Out War Dysphoria(first show back) Boxcutter Strength For A Reason Cruel Hand Foose (ex Spudmonsters) Bulldog Courage Outta Hand Double Dealer Troublesome For more information, see stereokiller.com .

The Phoenixville Jaycees , in conjunction with Dogwood Festival, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2010 Dogwood Prince & Princess Contest. Children between the ages of 5 to 8 years old, living in the Phoenixville Area School District, are eligible to enter the 2010 Dogwood Prince and Princess Contest. *All contest entries must be in by Monday April 12, 2010. Click here for full contest information and application . For more information, email Kim at dogwoodprinceandprincess@gmail.com . Winners will be announced during the Dogwood Festival on Wednesday, May 12th, with a rain date of Thursday, May 13th.

On Sunday, April 25th, the Phoenixville Democratic Committee will be hosting their Spring fundraiser, "Wine & Politics". The Phoenixville Democratic Committee's Spring Fundraiser will be held Sunday, April 25th. This is a follow-up to our very successful wine and cheese fundraiser we held last year. So mark your calendar, invite friends and come out for a night of wine and politics in Phoenixville. The event features wines to taste and purchase from Chaddsford Winery, Live Entertainment, Silent Auction, Public Officials, and Candidates for Office. Confirmed guests include: State Representative and Candidate for U.S. Congress 7th District, Bryan Lentz Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at the event. Checks should be written out to, "Phoenixville Democratic Committee." Not coming but still interested in donating? Please contact the Phoenixville Democratic Committee for more information on donating at, PhoenixvilleDems@gmail.com For mor...

From Councilman Handwerk's site : Help Us Plan Phoenixville's Future Please join the Comprehensive Plan Task Force for a special meeting to discuss the Phoenixville Borough Comprehensive Plan Update. In order to accommodate resident participation, the Task Force will be holding a "Public Planning Workshop" to focus on planning issues within your neighborhood and the downtown. Planning Issues Include: Traffic and Transit Zoning and Land Use Phoenixville Neighborhoods Town Center/Business District Pedestrian/Bike Trails New Development Opportunities Time: Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 7pm Where: Franklin Bistro, Franklin Commons. 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA The flyer from the Borough's website .

On Tuesday, March 30th, Iron Hill will be donating 20% of all dinner tabs (alcohol excluded) to Buried With Dignity . Local Fundraiser @ Iron Hill Brewery! You're invited to dine with friends and family while supporting a great organization! Buried with Dignity This amazing organization' s primary objective is to provide financial assistance towards the purchase of a memorial stone to the parents and grandparents who have lost a child. www.buriedwithdignity.org Come out to Iron Hill Brewery in Phoenixville on March 30th between 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm and BWD will receive 20% of your dinner tab (not including alcohol) *** In order for BWD to receive credit you MUST present a special coupon to your server when ordering (see below)*** Can't stay for dinner??? Use a coupon on takeout orders!!!! Hope to see you there!!! Download the coupon here .