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Due to the snow on Saturday, the Columbia Bar & Grille has decided to host a second Costume Party tonight from 7-11pm. Join us for a spooky good time Upstairs at the Columbia. Our DJ will be spinning your favorite tunes, drink and food specials all night long. Prizes Galore! Spooktacular time for all! No Cover and No Minimum.

Frank's Sports Bar and Grill, 1193 Valley Forge Rd, is hosting local bands A life in Reverse, Naked Sun and Shot into the Sun this Saturday beginning at 9pm as a part of their Halloween Costume Contest Spectacular.

Come out to the Columbia Bar & Grille on Saturday Night for their Halloween Disco Party. Things get started at 8pm and will feature a costume contest, a DJ taking your requests along with drink and small plate specials all night long. No Cover or Minimum.

Due to tomorrow's weather forecast, the Phoenixville Pumpkin Fest has been moved to Sunday. It will still be held from 2-7pm.

Downtown Phoenixville offers one last chance to get ghostly this season! This Friday and Saturday nights are the last two outings for Ghost Tours of Phoenixville. Reservations can be made at (215) 237-1166. Great for a girls’ night fright, a different kind of date, or a family outing, the 90-minute walking tour covers the most haunted borough in Pennsylvania. You’ll experience the history – and mystery – of Phoenixville’s local ghosts. Meet-up is at the Pickering Creek Inn, 37 Bridge Street. Tours leave at 8pm. Adults are $11; children $7. Website is ghosttoursofphoenixville.com . Your local ghosts and spirits can’t wait to see you! Happy Halloween!

PHILADELPHIA (October 2011) – GlaxoSmithKline , one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has announced that the Phoenixville Healthcare Access Foundation is one of its GlaxoSmithKline 15th Annual IMPACT Award recipients in the Philadelphia area. The Chester County nonprofit will receive $40,000 for having a significant impact on its community by providing access to proactive and effective healthcare services. A ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at GlaxoSmithKline in Philadelphia to honor the organization. “The recipients of the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Award inspire us to keep dedicating ourselves to making the world a better place, especially in these challenging times,” said Mary Linda Andrews, GlaxoSmithKline Director of Community Partnerships. “The individuals behind these organizations are healthcare advocates, change agents and passionate community supporters working to build stronger and healthier and communities.” F...

TASTE - Sand Castle Winery's Gourmet Experience in Phoenixville is having its Grand Opening. Come out on Friday, October 28th from 5-9pm or Saturday, October 29th from 12-7pm and experience Taste's wine, food, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. While there, listen to live music and celebrate the opening of this unique store. About Taste:: Taste is a unique concept for Pennsylvania’s Wine Stores. We offer our clients distinctive wines from Sand Castle Winery and the freshest selection of Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the United States. With currently over thirty fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars for tasting, we offer you the best Oils from artisans and small batch producers worldwide, including oils that have taken Silver, Gold and Best of Show medals. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars make excellent gifts for food-lovers and health-conscious friends and family members. Taste is located at 236 Bridge Street. For more information, give them a ...