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Year 33, No. 5
Celebrating 33 Years of Community News
September 27 – October 3, 2017
“Why Dinosaurs Matter: A Conversation Hunter Hayes Headlines with Kenneth Lacovara” Concert for CHOP Presented by Academy Town Square and WHYY’s The Pulse October 17
“Citadel Palooza” Concert October 7 at Memorial Park in Pottstown
hat can longdead dinosaurs teach us about our future? Plenty, according to Rowan University paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, who will discuss his new book “Why Dinosaurs Matter” at a free Academy Town Square presented with WHYY’s The Pulse on Wednesday, October 17. Lacovara, PhD, dean of the School of Earth & Environment and di rector of the Jean & Ric Edelman
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Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara discusses “Why Dinosaurs Matter,” the subject of his new book, at Academy Town Square, October 17. Photo/ANS
New Principal at Waldron Mercy Pages 8
Six Flags Fright Fest Page 12
Back-to-School & Education News Pages 7 & 8
Healthy Living Page 11
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Fossil Park of Rowan University, discovered one of the largest creatures to ever walk the earth, Dreadnoughtus schrani. His new book, Why Dinosaurs Matter (Simon & Schuster and TED Books), is a reminder that people’s “place on earth is both precarious and potentially fleeting, and that as we move into an uncertain environmental future, it has never been more important to understand the deep past.” “Why Dinosaurs Matter: A Conversation with Kenneth Lacovara” begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be moderated by WHYY’s The Pulse Host Maiken Scott. Lacovara will discuss how understanding dinosaurs and their vulnerabilities helps us better grasp our place on the tree of life and why we must protect our planet now. As renowned anthropologist Dr. Alice Roberts writes: “Majestic, awe-inspiring, and deeply humbling. Kenneth Lacovara reveals how dinosaurs have changed how we understand time, the world, and ourselves.”
Hunter Hayes headlines “Citadel Palooza” on October 7, 2017 at Memorial Park in Pottstown, PA. Citadel, a communitybased organization, will donate 100% of the concert ticket sales to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). o celebrate its 80th anniversary, Citadel, one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania, is sponsoring the inaugural “Citadel Palooza” featuring headliner and fivetime Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes. Citadel, a communitybased organization, will donate 100% of the concert ticket sales to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital. “Citadel Palooza” will take place on October 7, 2017 at Memorial Park in Pottstown, PA. The inspiration behind “Citadel Palooza” is the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” and Citadel’s 80-year history as a locally-owned financial organization. In associ-
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See “Why Dinosaurs Matter: A Conversation with Kenneth Lacovara” on page 3
See Hunter Hayes Performs at “Citadel Palooza” on page 4
Brauhaus Schmitz Transforms 23rd St. Armory into Philly’s Largest Oktoberfest Columbus Day Weekend October 6-8, 2017 val is sure to be a hit! For tickets rauhaus Schmitz will transto the 23rd Street Armory Oktoform the 16,000 square-foot berfest, visit http://brauhaus23rd Street Armory (22 S. schmitzoktoberfest.com/. 23rd St.) into the likeness of a “We have years of experience Munich festival tent for the 2nd from South Street Oktoberfest Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoin hosting tens of thousands of berfest on Friday, October 6-8, 2017. Decked out with Bavarian Brauhaus Schmitz brings a blue and white ceilings, authentaste of Munich Germany to tic festival tables and benches Philadelphia with the 23rd imported from Germany plus a Street Armory Oktoberfest on lofted stage area for musical acts Columbus Day Weekend, Friday like the Grammy-nominated Alex October 6 to Sunday, October Meixner Band, Brauhaus will throw 8. Photo/Vanessa Beahn the tri-state region’s largest Okto berfest celebration. Traditional guests for the city’s most wellfood provided by Chef Jeremy known celebration,” said Brauhaus Nolen and beer will be provided owner Doug Hager. “We will again by the famous Hofbräuhaus will transform the Armory from top be served. to bottom – and put on an even This weekend long festival will bigger and better show. With its give guests the opportunity to cele 16,000 square feet and 30 foot brate at one of four separate 4ceilings the vision was clear the hour sessions each accommofirst time I walked into the space. dating up to 1500 people. Tickets will be available in General Admission as well as VIP options with the most There truly is nothing currently like this in the entire region or state and authentic German dancing, food, entertainment, beer and more this new festi See 2nd Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest page 4
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