SANATOGA PA – Weekend activities for Sanatogans (and anyone else!), Nov. 6-8, 2009:
- These events have been added to The Post calendar.
‘Tis the season for Christmas bazaars, craft fairs, shows and meals. Find a list of them here.
Friday, Nov. 6
At the Gallery: "One Old Place," by member artist Geoffrey Meyers.
Original artwork created by more than 25 local artists who are members of the Gallery On High, 254 High St., Pottstown PA, are on display daily through Nov. 17 during the gallery’s Fall Member Art Show. Show hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All show receptions are free and open to the public.
Up for a challenge? The Amity Chess Club meets from 7-10 p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC Church, 1312 Old Swede Rd., Douglassville PA, for chess matches and lessons at all ages and skill levels. For more information, call 610-385-6324.
Two one-act melodramas that encourage audience participation will be staged this weekend, Nov. 6 and 7 (2009; Friday and Saturday) at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee Nov. 8 (2009; Sunday) at 2 p.m., by students of St. Pius X High School at the school, 844 N. Keim St., Pottstown PA. On the program are “Run to the Roundhouse, Nellie” and “The Paper Bag Bandit Rides Again.” Tickets, which will be available at the door, cost $7 for the general public, and $5 for students on Friday and Saturday nights. All matinee tickets Sunday cost $5. for more information, call 610-326-8990 Ext. 37.
“1776,” the award-winning musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, will be staged Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6 and 7, 2009) at 8 p.m. in the Forge Theatre, 241 First Ave., Phoenixville PA. Tickets cost $15 for adults; $12 for students age 18 and younger, and will be available at the door or by reservations. For more information or reservations, call 610-935-1920.
Saturday, Nov. 7
An antique gun and sword collector show, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association, will be held Nov. 7 (2009; Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 8 (2009; Sunday) from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sunnybrook Ballroom, 1613 High St., Pottstown PA. An admission fee will be charged. For more information, call Gene Gibson of Ft. Washington PA at 215-628-4170.
Take a sip Saturday night.
The third annual wine tasting fund-raiser conducted by the board of directors of the Pottstown Public Library is scheduled for Nov. 7 (2009; Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. at the library, 500 E. High St., Pottstown PA. The event benefits library operations. Unique fine wines will be presented by wine educators and consultants Dean and Lisa Foster of Vintage Connections, and paired with foods catered by Bause-Landry Caterers of Pottstown PA. Tickets are still available. For more information, call the library at 610-970-6552.
A holiday bazaar and silent auction will be held Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday (Nov. 7) 7 to 11 a.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 611 Swamp Creek Rd., New Berlinville PA. The event features handmade crafts, country store, white elephant, deli and baked goods. Three meals will be served: lunch Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner Friday, a roast beef buffet, from 4 to 7 p.m.; and a breakfast buffet Saturday from 7-10:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, call 610-367-7043.
More than 60 vendors are expected as exhibitors Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) as the New Hanover United Methodist Church hosts its annual holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville PA. Baked goods and lunch also will be available for purchase.
The annual fall turkey supper of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ will be held Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, 1312 Old Swede Road, Douglassville PA. Dinner, which includes dessert, will be served family-style. Tickers will be available for purchase at the door.
Steak and shrimp are on the menu for a public dinner being served Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) at the Monarch Fire Company, 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Monacacy PA. Service begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. For more information, call 610-385-3310.
