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Check out this story in The Mercury about historic Brunish’s Deli on Lincoln Avenue in Pottstown. And here’s a link to an earlier blog we did on Brunish’s. They’ve been around for 75 years and they’re still family-owned and going strong!
FEEL THE LOVE!
Henry’s Cafe & Fine Groceries offers a unique and intimate dining experience in their charming restaurant at 20 S. Charlotte Street in Pottstown. They will be serving dinner from 5-10 pm on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th. Make your reservation NOW to create an evening to remember with someone special.
Call 610-326-0069.
(Henry’s is a BYOB restaurant.)
Pottsgrove Manor will be hosting a colonial cooking workshop, entitled “Chocolate in the Very Best Manner,” on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Have a hand in preparing—and eating—colonial chocolate dishes in this hands-on workshop. Foodways historian Deborah Peterson of Deborah Peterson’s Pantry will teach participants how to prepare authentic chocolate “receipts” in Pottsgrove Manor’s reconstructed 18th-century kitchen. Participants will receive a booklet of all the recipes prepared during the workshop.
The workshop is open to participants ages 12 and up. There is a $50 fee per person. Spaces are limited, and registration and payment are required by February 7th. Workshop attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring an apron and a sack lunch. In case of inclement weather, the workshop will be held Saturday, February 18th. A printable registration form is available at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Call the site at 610.326.4014 to register or for more information.
Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.
Regular museum hours are: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3:00 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610.326.4014.
For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the web at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.
This weekend Juan Carlos is featuring some truly special dishes in addition to their regular menu. Also, don’t forget that Juan Carlos is open for Sunday Brunch between 9am and 1pm! Juan Carlos is a BYOB restaurant located at 235 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. Their number is 484/624-4931. Visit them on the web at jcmexicanfood.com.
DINNER SPECIALS
Appetizers
*Fried calamari a la Mexicana – lightly fried calamari served with a traditional ranchero sauce (mild to spicy), lime wedges and pico de gallo. $12-
*Chorizo Quesadilla– A large flour tortilla stuffed with chorizo, grilled peppers, pico de gallo and mixed Mexican cheeses. $11-
Entrées
*Fideo de Diablo– Brazilian sausage and grilled Mexican shrimp served with an extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomato, spicy Spanish paprika, red pepper flakes, capers, olives and feta cheese; served over pasta. $18- (Please advise server on “Heat” preference.)
*Jalisco Style Broiled Flounder– Lightly spiced broiled flounder topped with our traditional tomatillo sauce, cilantro, lime wedge and pico de gallo. Served with rice, Cuban style beans and corn tortillas. $16 (Typically this style of fish is eaten in a taco).
AGENDA for Merchant Meeting
January 24, 2012
6 pm
Borough Hall
INTRODUCTION – Sheila Dugan PDIDA Chairman
Board Members – Steve Bamford – Council Members – Jason Bobst – Each Merchant – Visitors
Sheila Dugan – Recap 2011
*Meeting with Jason , Parks N Rec, PACA, Carousel to join in this mission
*All of this requires help – Please join in the efforts!
Susan Storb – Financials
Andrew Monastra – Façade Loans and Assessment Payments
Cindy Brower – Events / Committees Formed
Motorcycles – Gospel Riders – April 28th looking for Rain date on 29th – A Sunday
Creating a yearly calendar of events – We need your ideas
Car Shows
Holidays
John Armato – Communications
Monthly PDIDA Corner – both in the Mercury and On Line
Ben Moscia – Clean Up – Our Responsability
County Community Service People
Snow Removal
Littering Laws
Merchant Discussion
What are your issues and concerns?
What are your suggestions going forward?
How would you like to get involved?
The Brickhouse is located at
152 E. High Street at the intersection of High & Hanover Streets
(610-906-3527.)
You are cordially invited to
come in from the cold and meet old friends and new at The Party ReduX Brand Store, a full-service party and event planning company in downtown Pottstown.
The Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 to the Preservation Pottstown/Mosaic Community Land Trust to build Pottstown’s first community garden at 423 Chestnut Street. The Foundation’s grant will allow for the construction of up to 42 raised beds for planting and the installation of fencing, paths, a trellis, rain barrels, compost bins, benches, and a play area for children.
“We are honored and grateful to receive this grant from the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, which will allow us to complete Pottstown’s first community garden this spring,” said David Jackson, President of Mosaic Community Land Trust. “The garden will greatly increase access to healthy foods and already has many supporters in Pottstown and surrounding communities.”
Community gardens are a growing trend particularly in vacant lots in urban areas. They are viewed not only as a way for people who have limited access to full-service supermarkets for fresh produce to improve their nutrition, but also as a way for neighborhood residents to reconnect. Residents pay a small annual membership fee and are given a small plot in which to grow vegetables and flowers. Educational workshops will teach members how to garden and what tasks need to be completed throughout the entire growing season. Jackson noted, “Some of the additional benefits of a community garden include: improving the quality of life for neighborhood residents, stimulating social interaction, beautification of the neighborhood, and improving opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education.”
A key to the success of a community garden is the development of partnerships. Jackson includes as Mosaic’s partners for this project: Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, Borough of Pottstown, Pottstown School District, Genesis Housing Corporation, Susquehanna Bank, Lowes, Davey Tree Experts, Lointerhome, and many individual donors and volunteers.
The Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation enhances the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. The Foundation was formed in July 2003 with the proceeds obtained from the sale of the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Non-profits interested in learning more about the Foundation’s grants program and application process should visit their website at www.pottstownfoundation.org. For great ideas on how to create a healthy lifestyle for you and your family, check out their online community, Mission Healthy Living, at www.missionhealthyliving.org
Juan Carlos is now officially open for Sunday brunch, every Sunday from 9am to 1pm! Their breakfast menu – a special blend of the classic, the Hispanic, and a few of our own creations – features 12 delicious items, made fresh to order. Stop in and try:
Looking for a way to kick off the New Year by learning something new, or with an evening full of surprises, fun and creativity? Join the excitement at the Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High Street, Pottstown, as the exciting winter session of classes are unveiled and the N Crowd provides an evening of fast-paced improvisational theater!
The fun begins with an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, January 7th from 11 AM until 5 PM. Then visit one of Pottstown’s eateries and come back to the theater for a performance of the N Crowd at 8 PM! Can’t make it Saturday? The Educational OPEN HOUSE will continue on Sunday from 11 AM until 5 PM.
The N Crowd is a professional short form improvisational troupe that has been performing weekly inPhiladelphiasince 2005. Performers include Pottstown’s own BJ Ellis! At each show, the N-Crowd plays a series of games and scenes based on suggestions from the audience. There are no scripts, no props, and nowhere to run! The N Crowd was selected by Fox 29’s Hot List as the Best Comedy Club in Philadelphia in 2008 and finished 2nd place in the same category in 2009. Currently, they perform at the Actors Center in Philadelphia.
The audience is an important part of the show, providing the suggestions and cheering the cast on as they tackle a variety of topics. Be a part of the fun TODAY, Saturday, January 7th at 8 PM. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $13 for children 12 and under. Parental guidance is suggested for this show. Tickets may be purchased at www.tripac.org, or at the door the night of the show if available. As always, there are discounts for groups of 10 or more.
At the Education Open House you can register for Group Classes and Private Lessons for ages 3 through senior citizens. Group classes include acting, comedy improv, scene study, audition techniques, music, voice, storybook character play and age-based performance troupes. Private instruction includes acting, voice, piano, guitar, flute, music therapy, and monologue coaching. Check the website, www.tripac.org, for full class descriptions and times.
Get ready for a great Winter season with the N Crowd, “Goldilocks”, “Ain’t Misbehavin”, “Toys In The Attic”, “Farragut North”, performances by the Melange Contemporary Dance Company and the Senior Follies, all leading up to a great musical in June. There’s something for everyone at the Tri-County Performing Arts Center!
Village Productions is a dynamic performing arts organization founded in 2001 by a dedicated team of performing artists, arts educators, and area residents who dreamed of creating new and highly accessible performing arts opportunities for the community. Village Productions seeks to strengthen community, inspire creative exploration, educate, and entertain, through the presentation of quality performing arts events and educational opportunities geared toward a diverse audience. You may contact Village Productions through their website at www.tripac.org, or by telephone at 610-970-1199.
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