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The 2011 Philadelphia Area Idiotarod , originally scheduled for August 13th, has been postponed until September (exact date TBD). We will post the make up date once it's been announced.

Phoenixville is going green at the second annual Green Earth Festival on the Schuylkill River Trail on August 6 from 9AM – 2PM. The festival will celebrate area businesses and service groups that are working to make Phoenixville a sustainable community. Organized by the Phoenixville Green Team , in association with the Farmer’s Market , the market and festival will stretch along the creek side trail from Taylor Ave to the Foundry. The event features exhibitors, food, music, children’s entertainment and a Speaker Forum. Our first GoodGreenWorks project invites everyone to bring good clothing and shoes to the Clothing Swap and Shoe Drop. Participation art projects will encourage everyone to craft several public art creations with clay and chalk. The festival will host exhibitors that specialize in eco-friendly products, renewable energy, earth-friendly services, environmental advocacy, and organizations that are making a difference by protecting the environment and building a sustain...

The 83rd Annual Kimberton Fair begins today. It’s that time of year again for a longtime summer tradition: The Kimberton Fair is coming to town from July 25 to 30 at the Kimberton Volunteer Fire Co. fairgrounds, off of Route 113. (Use 752 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, if using GPS.) In its 83rd year, the fair will offer a plethora of activities including viewing livestock, home arts, an appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, rides and contests. Contests this year include old fashioned log sawing, pie eating and the Baby Contest. Returning this year is Hogway Speedway’s racing pigs. A fireworks display will be shown at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 29. And of course, the famous doughnuts will be sold. Kimberton Fair Secretary Karen Dobson said money raised during the volunteer-run fair is used for next year’s event and the rest is donated to the Kimberton Volunteer Fire Co. Read the full article at The Phoenix or visit kimbertonfair.org for more information.

Tomorrow, July 25th, O'Grady's Family Restaurant, 273 Schuylkill Road, will be donating a portion of all proceeds to the Get Well Gabby fund . From 4-9pm, they will also be hosting a Pirates and Princesses party: Children can come dressed as a princess or a pirate to the party. During the time of the event, a buffet including crab cakes, roast beef, pasta with Alfredo sauce, macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, vegetables, fresh fruit, puddings, two homemade soups, entire salad and bread bar and more will be offered. For each buffet meal purchased, extra funds will be donated to Get Well Gabby, Vontor said. Characters including Captain Hook, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty will also be appearing at the party. A basket raffle will be held. Games will be offered throughout the day. All of the proceeds from the raffle and games will benefit Get Well Gabby, Vontor said. Some of the baskets being raffled feature toolboxes, Eagles and Phillies gear, kids' toys and wine. O...

This October 15th and 16th, Manifest Your Destiny is hosting a Holistic and Healing Expo at Kimberton Fire Company, 61 Firehouse Lane, Phoenixville, PA. On October 15th and 16th in Kimberton, PA our planning team is hosting a Holistic Fair that we would like for you to be a part of. The theme of our event is “Manifest Your Destiny” and it is our mission to bring like minded community together and also introduce Holistic and Metaphysical products and practices to the general public. Because our panel consists of practitioners and healers, we understand the importance of creating a relaxed environment that provides unique opportunities for all participants to manifest their destiny by receiving the highest level of care for Mind Body and Spirit. We are focusing on raising the vibration in our community so that we As a community are empowered to live our life purpose. This event will be huge and advertising has already begun. We have magazine advertisements, a facebook page, a website...

The Columbia Bar & Grille recently introduced two new features, 'Pooches on the Patio' and a 'Beat the Recession' menu. Pooches on the Patio Every Tuesday from 6:00-10:00pm enjoy food and drink at the bar, a quiet evening in the Dining Room, or bring your four legged friends for some Summer fun on the Patio! Beat the Recession Menu Your Choice of: 1/2 Rack of Our Famous BBQ Ribs with French Fries 6 Jumbo Fried Shrimp with Fries 1lb of Columbia Hot Wings BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries and a Pint of Beer for only $12.95! Available Monday thru Thursday Open til Close.

Beat the heat with some cool foreign films during the month of August at Phoenixville Public Library . Coinciding with the Library’s internationally-themed Adult Summer Reading Program, “Novel Destinations”, the Library will screen four critically acclaimed foreign films in August on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. The schedule is as follows: August 4: Babette’s Feast (1987, Rated G, 103 min., Danish and French); August 11: Life is Beautiful (1997, Rated PG-13, 116 min., Italian); August 18: Like Water for Chocolate (1993, Rated R, 105 min., Spanish); August 25: Amélie (2001, Rated R, 122 min.; French). All films will be shown with English subtitles on the big screen in the Library’s Community Room. Those who attend the August 4 or August 11 screenings and are registered in the Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program will receive one stamp in their Passport. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x...