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What can we say? As we close up the December issue and send it on over to the printer, we want to take a moment to reflect on this past year. It has been filled with so many great moments, both personally and professionally. The Community Connection has grown so much this past year. From amazing new staff and graphics, to an additional 16 pages of locally driven content, to all of the friends we have made through advertising and helping new businesses grow! It is so rewarding, and humbling at the same time, to have this amazing community trust us to help grow their business. Our biggest thrill comes from making new connections, and friends along the way. I am truly graced by the outpouring of love and support everyone has shown during the past year. We wouldn’t be where we are without all of you! We are looking forward to breaking into 2018 with a HUGE bang! Watch us as we grow and grow and grow! As we start our 12th year in business, we are committed to making sure the Upper Perkiomen Valley is represented in a shining light. We are proud to help the community in any way we can, from ads, to volunteer work, to bringing you exciting events and snippets from behind the scenes. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays! May it be all you had hoped for! The New Year brings new hope for all. Let us embrace it as a community united, and remember to be kind to your neighbors! Peace - Donna Are you interested in advertising with us? We offer a variety of packages for every price point starting as low as $20 per month! Contact us for current rates and ad availability at 215-679-5090 or marketplacedlo@aol.com.

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Relaxing in the Upper Perkiomen Valley Just Got Easier!

BY: Noelle Kingsbauer

After nearly 30 years of service with the United States Air Force, the last thing Colonels Cameron Bowser and Beverly Plosa-Bowser expected to do upon retirement was open a bed and breakfast. “We believe God sent us here for a purpose. There was more than one or two or three signs to tell us this is what we need to do,” reveals Cameron. These signs began long before the Double Eagle Bed & Breakfast took flight in East Greenville, when Cameron and Beverly decided to move to Pennsylvania in search of their dream retirement home.

“It was God that led us here,” says Cameron. After going through the property with an architect and a general contractor to verify it was structurally sound and a good investment, the couple decided this diamond-in-the-rough had just the kind of charm they were looking for in a home. Further research revealed that the house and spacious property had a history unlike any they could have imagined.

“From our understanding the family who originally built it had a child in a wheelchair and we believe their long-term goal was to have this home be a group home based on the design,” explains Beverly. The layout of the rooms as well as the elevator showed a level of care that the Bowsers wanted to restore.

This unique property had been abandoned for several years before the Bowsers happened upon it. They believe it was put into their lives for a purpose: to be made into a luxurious home, not only for them, but for any traveler in search of a comfortable place to spend a few nights.

“We didn’t even know this is what we were going to do,” says Beverly.“We were coming here to retire.

There are some features, as I looked at it, where we could renovate the house and keep some of those features and never have to move again. Our original goal was to get some property and build a home after moving 23 times in 34 years.” Yet, God works in mysterious ways. Some of those ways even included neighbors who would stop by and ask “when are you going to open a bed and breakfast? We need something like that around here!” relays Cameron.

While researching and developing a business plan, the Bowsers discovered that many B&B’s can’t easily accommodate mobility challenged and disabled people. With this mission at its heart, Double Eagle is now what the Bowsers believe to be the first B&B nationwide developed to serve this sector.

“We made sure every renovation and design characteristic kept the accessibility issues front and foremost,” assures Cameron.

A stay in this luxurious B&B begins with a warm welcome from Cameron and Beverly. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an indoor heated pool and hot tub, HD TV in each room, a children’s playground, ping pong and pool tables, complimentary WiFi and more.

Their scrumptious freshly-prepared breakfasts are locally-sourced and farm fresh. Pancakes, waffles, omelets, and fresh fruit are just a few of the options that will grace your plate with a steamy cup of tea or coffee in the morning. An evening refreshment is also provided to add extra delight to your stay.

Two cozy, comfortable rooms are available at the Double Eagle: the St. Michael and the St. Anne. Both are deluxe suites with queen beds, hardwood floors, and spacious bathrooms. Guests also receive a special, surprise treat from Cameron and Beverly upon arrival. What better place to enjoy a scenic New Year’s Eve with your sweetie, or a quiet few days away with the family?

“Each step along the way everything worked out better than we could have hoped for. Every little bump in the road just smoothed out,” says Cameron. “We refer to it as sharing God’s blessings. We were blessed to have found a place. We want to make sure anybody can enjoy coming here.”

Located at 1052 Mill Hill Road in East Greenville, Double Eagle is only miles away from area attractions, but nestled snuggly in a beautiful, pastoral landscape.

Visit Double Eagle Bed & Breakfast online today to view more pictures and book your reservation:http://doubleeaglebnb.com/.

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Every dollar you spend at businesses within your community goes directly back into the community and the local economy. By supporting local farmers, you help create jobs and thriving businesses within the community you love. This holiday season, stay away from big box stores and do something more than simply buying a gift. Create a sense of belonging and appreciation by buying local.

At Locavore At Your Door, all of our suppliers are small business owners looking to build the community. With each supplier, we try the products, learn about their farming techniques and find out their goals. Most of our suppliers work with a family member or have inherited the business from a family member, like the owners of Merrymead Farm in Lansdale, PA. We encourage you to buy your gifts and food locally this season. Friends, families and neighbors will thank you for it! And if they don’t, the next generation will most certainly be grateful they still have land to play on and fresh air to breathe.

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Beeswax candles from Simply Clean, Simply Green, in Lansdale, PA, come in votive or birdshaped and make perfect stocking stuffers.

Gourmet fruit spreads from Small Batch Kitchen, in Harleysville, PA make a great appetizer spread.

Loose leaf teas from Spirited Stones Holistics, in Quakertown, PA – like the Chocolate Chai are sure to get some attention.

Mix a fruit spread with a nut butter from Nutty Novelties, Telford, PA for the perfect gift basket!

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Calling all cooks! $200 CASH Grand Prize, plus prizes for 2nd and 3rd place! Submit your recipe to The Community connection using a LOCALLY MADE ingredient (such as the one below) for a chance to win!

Official rules and guidelines are available at: www.thecommunityconnectionmonthly.com/recipecontests Entries must be postmarked by january 15th, 2018. winners and recipe will be published in a future issue. Contest ends at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on january 15, 2018. (the “Deadline Date”). All entries must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the Deadline Date. To enter visit www.thecommunityconnection.com/recipecontests and follow the instructions. All entries must include your full name, address, city, state, zip, telephone number and email address (if you have one). Send your entries to: Community connection Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 201, East Greenville, PA 18041 Cook Books - $10! Order your very own copy today! Supplies are limited so don’t delay!

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by Noelle Kingsbauer

Researching the past is a great way not only to appreciate the things we have today, but to understand what our parents and grandparents experienced during these same winter months years ago. Candace Perry, Curator of Collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Christmas and holiday traditions in years past. Let’s take a look at just what the Upper Perk area was like many years ago during this festive season.

With our area strongly dominated by families of Pennsylvania German descent well into the 20th century, there were some popular traditions that were more common in this area, explains Perry. “Specifically, that would be the construction of a Christmas putz, a tradition that started with the Moravians and became very popular among others locally, especially in the early 20th century. The putz is a Christmas garden, or Christmas village layout. Originally, they were chiefly nativity scenes, then were more secularized and could include anything the imagination could dream up. Roadside America, out on route 78, started out decades ago as a putz.”

Going broke on Black Friday isn’t exactly what our forefathers had in mind when it came to their gift lists. “There were some local small stores (the Dunkin Donuts location in Pennsburg was a dry goods store called Gilbert & Hevener) in the early to mid-20th century, which certainly had some kinds of things that people might give as gifts, such as clothing and shoes, but probably any actual shopping had to be done in larger towns,” advises Perry.“Hess’s was of course a destination for anyone who lived in a certain radius from Allentown. Their toy department was incredible and people also shopped at five and dime stores, especially for decorations.”

Some local Christmas celebrations also included the ‘Belsnickel,” states Perry. This very ancient figure, whose roots come from German-speaking Europe, “was frequently a man or even a group of young men dressed in tattered clothing (sometimes furs) with a mask or painted face that came around to houses to give the good children a gift of an orange or other treat and to whip the naughty children with a switch. ’Belsnickel’ literally translates to ‘Nicholas in furs,’ so the character was one of the many folk culture gift bringers in Europe. He also sort of relates to the Mummers in Philadelphia, though from a Germanic tradition, not Irish.”

One major change throughout history is where the focus has shifted in regards to where the importance lies during the holiday itself. “The churches were often the center of the celebrations, especially for groups such as the Mennonites who try very hard to maintain the meaning of the day,” explains Perry. “That’s not to say that people didn’t decorate and buy gifts, it’s just that the emphasis was different. Many more people attended their church services.” Thinking back to her own childhood Perry recalls, “Our church needed the overflow seating on Christmas Eve in the 60s and into the 80s.

There were Christmas pageants and parties at churches that were very well attended. I think this was common to everywhere. Also, people decorated the outside of their homes a lot more. Public decorating changed a lot also, meaning how municipalities decorated.”

No matter how you celebrate, take a moment to appreciate all of the history that has gone into the formation of how the Upper Perkiomen Valley celebrates this holiday season. Even though there are many more stores to buy goodies from these days, nothing compares to the memories enjoyed together during holiday season days and nights, regardless of what Santa (or Belsnickel) leaves under your tree.

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On Monday, November 6th, State Senator Bob Mensch, Upper Perk Chief of Police Mike Devlin and Principal Lesley Motruk of Marlborough Elementary visited the festively decorated LifeSpan School & DayCare to celebrate " A Day of Thanks " with the parents and children at LifeSpan.

Parents shared personal stories about the benefits of high quality Pre-k and Child Care Works for their families, coupled with experience of Principal Motruk with the impact that quality pre-k has had for the children attending Marlborough Elementary.

The LifeSpan Pre-k children prepared art to commemorate the holiday for Senator Mensch and to thank the Senator for Pre-K counts slots, state subsidies, and a scholarship made possible by Senator Mensch's office.

Art work that the children created at Art on main was on display as well as photos of the children on field trips to The Grand Theater. Pictures were also on display of the children and their many interactions with the officers of the UPPD over the years. The children at LifeSpan visit the UPPD annually for a popsicles, pizza and a pickup game, in addition to having the officers come to LifeSpan for several events throughout the year.

President of Life Quest, Roger Hiser was also in attendance along with Nicole Fetherman, Executive Director of LifeSpan who spoke about the important of community in educating young children. LifeSpan would like to thank Shirlee Howe and Bill Shoffler of PCCY and Tyrone Scott, Director of External Affairs, DVAEYC for helping us with this wonderful event.

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BY: Noelle Kingsbauer

If you want to find a hometown pub where “everybody knows your name,” look no further than Main Street Pub at 505 Main Street in Bally. The moment the door opens you’ll be greeted by a friendly server or bartender and immediately feel at ease. It’s this feeling of good food, folks and drinks that led Mark Moll to buy the business back in 2008.

“I grew up two blocks down the road. I was very familiar with the area. It was a nice place with good food, a good business,” says Moll of what led him to buy Main Street Pub. Moll was the bartender for Main Street when it opened in 1995, and recounts how the previous owner taught him how to cook. Employing those skills and others learned along the way, Moll and his staff are making an impression on Upper Perk with their eclectic menu and drink selection.

Main Street also offers a large variety of drinks including craft beers – a selection that Moll hopes he will be able to expand in the future. For the upcoming chilly months Moll recommends a few seasonal brews: “Lancaster has a shoofly porter, Tröegs has Mad Elf, which is more the end of the fall. Saucony Creek up in Kutztown has the Maple Mistress. I prefer Tröegs, I like their Mad Elf and Dream Weaver.“

Don’t expect mere ‘bar snacks’ on this menu; Main Street has all kinds of food to satisfy lunch and dinner cravings. “We do seafood, steaks, a little bit of everything, sandwiches, pastas, [etc],” says Moll. On weekdays they offer a lunch special for around $6.00. The special of the day might feature a juicy meatball sandwich, savory hot turkey sandwich or shepherd’s pie.

Main Street gives back to the Valley by hosting “dine and donate” nights for Relay for Life, where a percentage of each dinner bill goes to the cause.

They provide a similar service for St. Francis Academy, along with providing them discount gift certificates. The walls of Main Street are also adorned with paintings done by local artists, many of which feature local structures.

Make it a special dinner and head over for Burger Night on Tuesday where you get a burger, fries, and all the toppings for just $6.00. If you’re craving wings, check out Main Street on Wednesdays for their 50-cent wing night and seafood combo where you get two entrees for $15.00 and three for $18.00.

Thursdays are Cheesesteak Nights where you can indulge in a small cheesesteak, fries, and a cold beer for only $7.00. Moll reports that Tuesdays and Thursdays are their busiest nights.

“It’s a nice area, a lot of repeat customers…a lot of the same faces every week. It’s nice to see the same people,” says Moll. Keep Main Street Pub in mind as a place for you to bring your friends and soon you’ll be part of the Main Street Pub family! They also offer space to host holiday parties, birthday parties, business gatherings, bridal showers, and more.

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HERE FOR YOU! When I was growing up we had the unique challenge of being a small business family. Our Christmases were jam packed with every member of the household working at the business handling long lines of music buyers. We loved the store and came home exhausted every Christmas Eve. Unfortunately for most families this is the reality. Holiday season leaves many people feeling burnt out. There are family letters to write, tons of cards to send out, trees to decorate, food to cook, presents to wrap, and much much more. Which all adds up to a lot of stress. However it doesn’t need to be this way.

These were the problems I wanted to solve when I opened Here For You Concierge earlier this year in June. “Am I the only one who doesn’t know what a concierge service is?” Donna Olsen asked over the phone. She is not, I get a lot of questions about what a concierge does. Concierge specializes in different areas such as senior care, executive assisting, organizing, or even small business support. At Here For You Concierge we are putting the spotlight on the Holiday Season. We help clients send holiday cards, do gift shopping, wrapping and whatever else is necessary for a most wonderful time of the year. The best part about our concierge service is being able to take a breather. It will be easier to focus on what important when you know you have help available to you. We all deserve a hand sometimes. Allow us to lend you that hand this holiday season.

Wonderful memories are made when everyone is calm and relaxed! This is a season for giving and receiving. If you or someone on your gift list could really use a breather, we have gift packages available on our website hereforyoupa.com. Check out our Instagram: hereforyouconcierge, and Facebook: Here For You Concierge. We are also available via phone at 610-266-9770 and return messages within 24 hours. But hurry and get your package now, we are scheduling now on a first come first serve basis. Don’t let another Holiday stress out your family. Call Here For You Concierge and we’ll help you with whatever you need.

ORGANIZING YOUR HOLIDAYS Every December it is the same: Bows, ribbons, garland and wrapping paper.

How do you keep everything straight? It can be easy if you follow a few simple principles:

1. Be Prepared That means leave extra time and plan out what you want to accomplish.

Make sure you have realistic expectations and set a deadline for the projects you start. It helps to enlist an accountability buddy. If you both hit your goals you can go out together for some hot chocolate.

2. Start Early Make a list and attack it systematically. Your early start will allow you the time you need. Make sure to complete one task before moving on. Write out a plan on paper with the resources you need as well as the steps in reverse order. Put your plan in a prominent place that allows you to see it; this will serve as a continuing reminder to work on it a bit each day. Maybe you can grab wrapping paper when you grocery shop one day and mail cards with your bills.nutritional value!

3. Organize Decorations and Ornaments The best way to keep them organized is by downsizing and not adding to their number. Employ a “one in, one out” policy regarding new ornaments. This can be a good opportunity to pass on decorations with sentimental value to loved ones, particularly younger relatives.

4. Use Materials Efficiently Specifically those such as gift wrap, gift bags, and other packaging. The principle of organization and downsizing applies here as well. Your storage space will thank your all year if you can use up all of your gift wrap.

If we take the time to plan, scale down our expectations, and downsize useless holiday clutter, we can all have a much better holiday in 2017. If you support worthy causes like the local thrift store, they will take your donations of decorations (and the presents you don’t feel like returning). Extra credit if you can get kids rooms and closets cleaned out in anticipation of the gift influx. It is a great time of year to contribute to charity. Good luck to you and your kin this holiday, may it be everything that you expect and more!

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Holiday Bazaar Date: December 2, 9am-3pm Location: Marlborough Elementary School, Route 29, Green Lane This family fun event features over 60 craft tables, Santa’s Workshop, raffle table, bake sale, Scholastic Book Fair, and more! As well Santa Claus will be visiting the bazaar from 10am-12pm and then again 12:30-2pm. We offer both breakfast and lunch items in the cafeteria.

Upper Perk Christmas Parade Date: December 2, 1pm Location: Main Street through Red Hill, Pennsburg & East Greenville The parade begins at 1:00 pm and includes NO motorized vehicles. There are many beautiful horses, llamas, sled dogs, etc. And of course, Santa, who ends the parade then hosts individual visits with children at Santa Land at St Mark’s Church, 81 Main St., Pennsburg. Santa Land contains many activities itself for children. The Upper Perk Community Life Center, 104 Main St, East Greenville, will host a craft bazaar with an amazing array of unique items for holiday gift-giving.

Many local merchants will also have something special happening in their locations that day.

Annual Cookie Sale Date: December 2, 9am until all cookies are gone Location: Friedens UCC, 1011 Church Rd. Sumneytown Friedens will hold their 25th Annual Cookie Sale .A delicious variety of homemade cookies will be available for sale for $8.00/pound. Please call Sue Mulvehill for information at 215-679-3876.

First Monday Meal Date: December 4 from 6pm - 7pm Location: United Church of Christ, 775 Main St. Pennsburg Gather with members of the community for a free meal! It’s a chance for us as the Upper Perk Valley to gather and eat and enjoy some great conversation.

Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Sale Date: December 9, 9am - 2pm Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church 3104 Main St. Sumneytown (use Green Lane for GPS) Benefits: St. John’s Ministries, Open Link’s Christmas Programs & Fuel Fund Cookie Walk, Crafters, Vendors, Hot Lunch, Candy, Gifts, Raffles, Photos with Santa UPHS Band & Orchestra Concert Date: December 14, 7pm Location: Upper Perkiomen High School ~ HS Auditorium, 2 Walt Road, Pennsburg Pa free admission, donations accepted - doors open @ 6:30pm, questions please contact uphscob@yahoo.com UPHS Choir Concert with The Red Hill Band Date: December 17, 3pm Location: Upper Perkiomen High School ~ HS Auditorium, 2 Walt Road, Pennsburg Pa free admission, donations accepted - doors open @ 2:30pm, questions please contact uphscob@yahoo.com

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Tis’ The Season

There is no question that this is my favorite time of year. I love how the spirit of giving is so strong. Typically I start planning my gifts in July. I know what you’re thinking, but this is what I love to do. In a world that is becoming so unpredictable, this time of year encourages everyone to look pass the events and focus on the true meaning of the season; to love one another.

By Lisa Palmer

Now I must talk about my sweet friend who is one of the best people to ever receive a gift from. I never asked how long it takes her to prepare. It could be months, but she puts so much thought into her gifts. And one thing I love about her gifts is that they are usually handmade.

Last year she made an ornament covered in mini old movie posters that represented our friendship and every single old movie we shared at the Retro Nights at the Movie Tavern.

It’s the time she takes that inspired my gift giving this year. It made me think if I love those gifts, everyone else might too. So this year we took our kids to Color Me Mine! and they handpicked items to paint for their grandparents. Quickly I saw the pure joy our kids got from making the gifts that will be presented to the people they love. It’s an amazing feeling for all of us.

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Love Upper Perk is a movement to care about our community. Love Upper Perk is based out of the Upper Perk Community Life Center. The goal is to create a site that hosts and publishes everything that is awesome in the Upper Perk Valley. Love Upper Perk works closely with boroughs, churches, non-profits, & businesses to accomplish getting the word out about what is going on in the Valley. Check us out at www.LoveUpperPerk.org.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

by Noelle Kingsbauer

Families from all over Upper Perk and beyond have been entertained with the Hometown Christmas Parade since the early 1950’s when Kurney Spaar began this feast for the eyes that marches down Main Street through Red Hill, Pennsburg, and East Greenville. After Spaar’s death in 1999 his sons Tom and Dennis, together with their families, decided to again light the torch of this parade in 2001 keeping their father’s memory and honored tradition alive. Since then, the tradition has been added to with even more seasonal delights for families.

The scheduled events this year kicked off on December 2nd when the Upper Perk Valley Community Christmas Tree Committee hosted a new event, an ornament decorating contest at the East Greenville Fire Company and then a tree lighting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pennsburg the night before the parade.

In the afternoon on Dec. 3rd, the Valley celebrated with SantaLand, located at St. Mark’s. SantaLand has been popular for years with children as it hosts a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, and a chance for youngsters to visit with Santa himself. Liz Herman, coordinator of the Hometown Christmas Parade, lists a few reasons why the Parade and surrounding activities are so special: “The continuous dedication of a single, local family to bring joy to children in their community is a very rare find. Every activity at SantaLand is free. We want everyone to be able to enjoy a fun day celebrating the season with their community.”

In the evening crowds were treated to the Hometown Christmas Parade itself, which is one of the few non-motorized parades in Pennsylvania. A staple of the parade are the many animals that trot down the street.

Amidst the furry friends you’ll often find the Girl and Boy Scouts, area dance groups, and occasionally a local band.

The parade leads to cheers of delight from the crowd as Santa and Mrs. Claus come gliding down the road in a horse-drawn sleigh.

Throughout the years Santa has thrilled families by continuing the centuries-old tradition of leaving oranges on Christmas morning by handing oranges out to children.

“Where else do kids get a large, fresh, ripe beautiful huge orange for free from Santa?” says Herman.

Donations to keep the traditions alive and well are greatly appreciated as every year new challenges arise and business participation varies. This year, for example, the severe hurricane season brought Santa a bit of a challenge when orange prices were significantly increased, explains Herman. “A couple of the most popular events we provide that day must be paid for, so donations from business and community members are critical for achieving our mission of offering this event as a gift for the whole community.” Donations are always accepted and volunteers are greatly appreciated, so don’t hesitate to reach out now to see how you can be of assistance in 2018.

If you would like to contact Liz Herman her email is lizherman77@gmail.com or by phone at 215-272-6431. Checks may also be made out to Hometown Christmas Parade at 7290 Orthaus Road, Hereford, PA 18056.

With all of the joy and good cheer in the air, Herman happily describes her favorite thing about the Hometown Christmas Parade, “Seeing the joy on children’s faces as they watch the parade, receive their orange, decorate their cookie, ride on the pony, talk with Santa, and enjoy all the other fun activities that are available that day! My other favorite thing is the cooperation and support received by St. Mark’s Church, the Spaar family, the Christmas Tree Committee, Red Hill and East Greenville Fire Companies, the local Red Hill businesses that allow the parade to stage in their parking lots, the volunteers, and our donors. They are what makes the Upper Perkiomen Valley a wonderful place to live, work and play!”

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Exploring the Putz Date: December 5th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Come get into the Christmas spirit by exploring the Putz!

The Putz is Christmas tradition among some Pennsylvania Germans. We will walk around and discover all the different scenes of the Putz. Then we will create our own edible Putz!

Cost is $5 per child.

American Girl ©Tea Time: Kirstin Lawson Date: December 12th, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center Come and enjoy some refreshments while learning about an American Girl ©! Each tea we will learn about the time period and one famous historic female from the time. The event is free but donations are appreciated.

Parents Night Out:

Date: December 14th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm During the busy holiday season it may be hard to get all the shopping done or to relax with a date night. We are here to help out during this chaotic time! This will be a fun night filler with crafts, games and activities. Dinner will be provided. Cost is $5 per child.

Children’s Workshop: Victorian Christmas Traditions Date: December 19th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Many of the traditions we have today can be traced back to the Victorian Period. Some of these traditions became popular had German influences. Come and learn where many of our holiday customs come from! Snack Included Cost is $5 per child.

For more information or to register for any of these programs, please contact our museum educator, Alyssa McQuirns, at 215-679-3103, or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com.

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Falk Funeral Home & Crematory

AUTO BODY J.P. Goetz Collision Repair Center

AUTO REPAIR Matt’s Auto Repair 636 Gravel Pike, East Greenville 267-923-5291 Purcells

Red Hill Dental Office 942 Main St, Red Hill 215-679-8033

163 Main St, Pennsburg

215-679-5933

Monaghan Funeral Home 612 Main St, Red Hill 215-679-6400

Upper Perk Family Dental 2771 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg

215-679-4495

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES Valley Lock and Door

DOG GROOMING

334 Washington St, East Greenville 215-536-7192

The Doggie D'Tail Shop 636 Main St. East Greenville 215-872-3144

GIFT SHOP

Scooty’s Auto Service

DOG TRAINING

108 Main St, Suite A, Pennsburg 215-679-2111

537 Main St, Bally 610-845-2587

My Pet’s Teacher Dog Training

136 Washington St, East Greenville 215-541-2930

Schultzie’s Truck & Auto 1631 State St, East Greenville 215-679-4525

Gehman’s Store

267-221-6532

Young’s Tire & Auto 825 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-3889

BED & BREAKFAST Double Eagle Bed & Breakfast 1052 Mill Hill Rd, East Greenville 215-679-5764

CATERING C & C Catering 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown 800-242-1366

DOG WALKING/BOARD

GOLF COURSES Butter Valley Golf Port

No Worries Animal Care

3243 Gehman Rd, Barto 610- 845-2491

267-374-5536

Macoby Run Golf Course, Inc.

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS Gillespie Electric, Inc. 1657 State St, East Greenville 215-679-8091

ENTERTAINMENT Grand Theater 252 Main St, East Greenville 215-679-4300

5275 McLean Station Rd, Green Lane 215- 541-0161

Sweet Water Golf Course 2554 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg 215-541-3111

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HOME & GARDEN

Baumanns Family

Daniel’s Nursery

118 Hoffmansville Rd, Sassamansville Phone: 610-754-7251

1457 Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville 610-287-9144

M & J Gourmet

Livin’ Green

1267 Quakertown Ave, Pennsburg Phone: 215-679-8650

1111 PA-100, Bechtelsville 610-369-0369

Small Batch Kitchen 267-933-4745 www.Thesmallbatchkitchen.com

Phil’s Excavation & Land Clearing

HARDWARE STORES Pennsburg Ace Hardware 482 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 215-679-7755

HEALTH & WELLNESS Tribe Nutrition

267-733-8079

Wood Naturally, Inc. Route 100 Hereford 215-679-9570

Kathy Clancy State Farm Insurance 669 Main St, Pennsburg 215-541-4114

KITCHENS Creative Cabinetry, LLC 1002 Stoudt Rd, Palm 215-679-5999

Design Interventions by Danielle 80 Main St, Red Hill 215-679-6369

J-D Custom Cabinetry

HOME IMPROVEMENT

2250 Foulkes Mill Rd, Quakertown 215-679-6203

Revival Home Improvement 267-718-7637

MASSAGE THERAPY

M.B. Roofing

Body Unwind

436 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 267-313-4055

267-377-0703

Raw Replenish 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill

HOME SECURITY

215-221-4006

INSURANCE (cont.)

Kriebel Security

570 Main St., Pennsburg 610-780-2217

LOCAL FOOD DELIVERY

Upper Hanover Township 215-679-5921

Locavore at your Door

Advanced Motion Rehabilitation

HOME STAGING

MAPLE SYRUP

80B Gravel Pike, Suite 110, Red Hill 215-622-6825

Marigold Staging

Ridge Valley Farm

267-410-3723

287 Camp Green Lane Rd, Green Lane 215-234-9334

HEALTHCARE

Eyecare of The Valley 240 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 215-679-3500

HUNTING PRESERVES

Locavoreatyourdoor.com

MEAT MARKETS

570 Main St, Pennsburg 267-923-5333

Powderbourne 2071 Baus Rd, East Greenville 215-679-9860

Just 4 Kids Pediatrics

ICE CREAM

Waterman Meat Market

Dairy Queen

97 Spring Hill Rd, Hereford 215- 679-6509

Hall Family Chiropractic

925 Main St. Suite 100, Pennsburg 267-923-8646

Pediatric Behavioral Health Care 80E Gravel Pike, Suite 100, Red Hill 267-613-9354

Radiant Being Psychological Svc. 80B Gravel Pike, Suite 100, Red Hill 484-624-2415

702 Main St. Pennsburg 215-679-7577

Longacre’s Modern Dairy

INSURANCE

PARTY PLANNING

Dale Nace Agency State Farm 1522 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 215-679-7951

Hereford Homes 8117 Chestnut St, Hereford 215 679-5242

MULCH Phil’s Mulch Service

Youngs Home Comfort

HOME BUILDERS

1110 Route 100, Bechtelsville 610-367-8791

1445 Route 100 Barto 610-845-7551

HEATING & COOLING 751 Lumber St, Green Lane 215-234-4351

Burts Farm

Durn & Biehler Ins. Agency, Inc.

267-733-8079

A Passing Fad Event Planning 215-353-2358

PAVING & SEALCOATING

401 N Main St, East Greenville 215-679-9597

DCS

Lechner & Stauffer, Inc.

Yarnall Paving

54 Quakertown Ave, Pennsburg 215-679-9568

215-679-5818

610-495-5700

Upper Per PET CARE

RESTAURANTS

My Pet’s Teacher Dog Training 267-221-6532

Carriage House Restaurant

Denise’s Salon

745 Gravel Pike, East Greenville 215-679-7700

80-C Gravel Pike, Red Hill 215-541-3133

NO Worries Animal Care Pet Walking & Boarding in Your Home

Diehl’s Real Teas & Cafe

Gemini Hair Salon

267-374-5536

SALONS

239 Main St, East Greenville 267-317-8327

200 Main St, East Greenville 215-679-6141

Fiesta Habanero

Head Hunters

644 Gravel Pike, East Greenville 215-541-2922

235 Main St, East Greenville 215-679-6319

931 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-9700

Golden Bowl

SEPTIC SERVICES

PLUMBERS

Jamison Publick House

215-234-8314

McClay’s Plumbing, LLC

1860 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg 215- 375-8886

Winding Creek Septic

Luke McClay 267-377-7931

Java & Bake Co.

PHARMACIES Professional Pharmacy

PRINTERS Everything Printing 828A Route 100 N, Bechtelsville 610-367-7444

357 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-0666

231 Main St, East Greenville 267-923-8671

Joy Inn 440 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 215- 679-8688

Main Street Pub & Restaurant

PRODUCE

505 Main St, Bally 610- 845-7690

Windy Springs Farms

Pennsburg Diner

1845 Myers Rd, Quakertown 215-536-8624

321 Pottstown Ave, Pennsburg 215-679-2190

Edinger Propane

Powderbourne 2071 Baus Rd, East Greenville 215-679-9860

1619 PA-100, Bally 610-845-2091

The Grand Subway

PROPANE

Robbins Septic Service

215-428-1937

SKI RESORTS Bear Creek Mountain Resort 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie 610-641-7149

Spring Mountain 757 Spring Mt. Rd, Schwenksville 610-287-7900

TAG SERVICES Gibbons Fast Tags 168 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-9415

TANNING Caribbean Hot Spot

Independence Propane

254 Main St, East Greenville 215-679-8003

608 Main St, Green Lane 215-234-0400

Tosco’s Brick Oven Pizza 824 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-0650

REALTORS

TAX SERVICE

Tosco’s Pub & Grill

Lam & Associates

822 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-9790

437 Dotts St, Pennsburg 215-679-6221

Brode & Brookes, Inc. 404 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-4200

H & R Block

Thomas McCabe Realty

RETAIL

321 Main St, East Greenville, 215- 541-9000

Hen House Country Gifts

RESTAURANTS

Round Two Child Consignment

The Bally Hotel

861 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-2539

660 Main St, Bally 610-845-0100

Chiaro’s Pizzeria 337 Main St, Pennsburg 215-679-6000

622 Main St, East Greenville 215-541-3200

3125 Seisholtzville Rd. Macungie 610-845-3505

2 W 2nd St, Pennsburg 215-679-3576

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