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Tom McAllister author of Bury Me in My Jersey: A Memoir of My Father, Football and Philly will be featured in the Wolfgang Books Reading Series at Steel City Coffee House . Phoenixville, PA Tom McAllister, author of Bury Me in My Jersey: A Memoir of My Father, Football and Philly will visit Phoenixville, PA for the Saturday, September 11th installment of the Wolfgang Books Reading Series at Steel City Coffee House. McAllister is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop and La Salle University. A Lecturer in the English Department at Temple University, his work has appeared in various publications. Bury Me in My Jersey is his first book, recently published by Random House. “I always think of sports as something bigger than the game on the field,” says Jason Hafer, owner of Wolfgang Books and moderator of the Reading Series. “Tom’s book definitely addresses that, in addition to being a genuinely moving and sincere memoir.”

On Saturday, September 11th, The Soul Center is hosting a 'Grand Beginning' open house. The event features free class samplings from 8am-4pm, a cocktail hour from 6-8pm and dance party from 8:45-9:45. Visit thesoulcenter.com for a complete schedule of events.

Phoenixville Bike Day returns for its second year this Saturday, August 28th. From their mailing list: Phoenixville Bike Day is now only days away. Make sure you make it out this Saturday. The Salty Dogs will be playing classic rock on the main stage and we have over 10 vendors. Enjoy all the great Phoenixville restaurants and unique stores and motorcycles ONLY will park for free on Bridge St. between Main and Gay Streets.

Phoenixville , PA – On Saturday, August 28th, 2010 from 11am-2pm in the Andre Thorton Park (16 Main Street) the Concerned Parents of Phoenixville will be hosting a re-dedication to quality education. As another school year is fast approaching it’s time to become re-dedicated to quality education. This event will be combined with a grand opening of the new Andre Thornton Park. State Representative Paul Drucker will speak about his new drug free school and park bill. The event is highlighted by Senator Andy Dinniman, as he will bring the 2010 Education Sunday message about moving forward towards academic achievements. Although it’s in the third year in Phoenixville, this is the first time in which all aspect of public education are brought together (Political, Community and the Phoenixville Area School District) for students and teachers. Education Sunday dates back to 1878 as a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. It has been called the ...

On Saturday, September 18th, adventure sports fans will have a chance to catch the Radical Reels World Tour 2010 as it pays a visit to Valley Forge Christian College : Radical Reels: World Tour '10 Saturday, September 18 at the Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA The Philadelphia Rock Gyms & the Schuylkill Canal Association, in conjunction with the Banff Mountain Center, brings you the Second Annual Radical Reels: the best in action sports filmmaking, audience-tested and programmed for maximum excitement. Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films coming, for the first time,.to your neighborhood! For more information or to order tickets ($2 off if ordered through the website), visit www.philarockgym.com/radicalreels2010.htm . A portion of the proceeds go to benefit Schuylkill Canal Association

Councilman Handwerk posted information about a second mosquito spraying planned for tomorrow, August 25th: The Chester County Health Department once again will be spraying for mosquitoes. "Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will apply a mosquito control treatment between 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM on the evening of Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Phoenixville Borough and Schuylkill Township. The areas to be treated are: Phoenixville Borough - bordered by Washington Avenue to the North, Main Street to the West, Nutt Road to the South, and Second Avenue to the East. Schuylkill Township - bordered by Rossiter Avenue to the North, Biddle Lane to the South, South Second Avenue to the East and Valley Forge Road to the West. In the event of a weather delay, the application will be conducted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010"

Beginning in September, residents looking for a way to get into Center City will have a new option. From The Unfiltered Downtown Phoenixville News : Breaking News: The Septa Route 205 bus is coming to Phoenixville. Starting September 7th the bus will from from Paoli Train Station, through Great Valley, into Downtown Phoenixville, and up to the north side. Check this link for details . More info, from Representative Drucker's mailing list: Departures and arrivals are timed with selected Paoli/Thorndale Line trains going to and from Philadelphia. The route will continue to provide peak hour access to portions of the Great Valley area, including Vanguard, Uptown Worthington, the Route 29 corridor and the Commons. Buses will continue north along Route 29 and Main Street into downtown Phoenixville, with the endpoint at Fillmore Street and Black Rock Road on the borough's north side.