Collegeville Connects
News from Main Street
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Visit Us on the Web
Interested in learning more about the Main Street Program? Want to volunteer on one of our committees? Find everything you need at www.collegevilledevelopment.org
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This Place Matters: Photo Submitted to Photo Contest
On Tuesday, August 18, just over 100 people gathered in front of the Perkiomen Bridge Hotel to be part of the This Place Matters Community Photo. The photo, taken by Photographer Kevin Hoffman, was submitted to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for consideration in their This Place Matters photo contest.
Ten photos will be selected by the Trust as finalists. The public will then vote online and determine the final three winners, each receiving a digital camera!
View all the This Place Matters photos at the National Trust. While you are there, click on the Google map and map out a local This Place Matters road trip. You are sure to see many interesting sites.
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On the Fringe
Join Brian McCann, living statue, straight from the Philly Fringe Fest, as he becomes part of the Main Street backdrop on Thursday, September 24 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. It should not be difficult to locate this living statue somewhere in the 300 block of Main Street; however, don't be surprised if he livens up a bit as shoppers pass by shaking hands or opening shop doors.
Brian will also stand proud on the Ursinus campus as part of the Tenth Annual Ursinus Fringe Festival. Students, faculty, and professional theater companies will entertain festival goers free of charge with improv, dance, poetry and other theatrical performances in The Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center.
The festival begins Wednesday, September 23 and concludes Saturday, September 26. View festival details and performance listings at Fringe. |
Safety First 
The Collegeville Main Street Program's Pedestrian Safety Project sub-committee is off to a running start! On Thursday, September 3rd, the group met for the first time and began identifying ways they could improve pedestrian safety in the defined Main Street District. Over the course of the next year, the group will be carrying out tasks that make the sidewalks and streets safer for those using them.
What's this? You say you would like to be part of the project? Contact Linda Flederbach, Main Street Manager, at (610) 454-1050 or manager@collegevilledevelopment.org. Better yet, join the committee at their next meeting located at the Main Street office at 476 East Main Street on October 1st at 5:30 PM. |
Fall for a Flick at the Ursinus International Film Festival
Ursinus College recently released the schedule of films being shown during the annual International Film Festival. All films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Auditorium, and light refreshments and conversation will follow. All are subtitled in English
Lemon Tree and Tell No One are just two of the films being shown. For a complete listing of films visit Film Festival. |
Collegeville Rotary Plans Halloween Parade on Main Street 
The Collegeville Rotary will again host the annual Collegeville Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 28. Judging takes place at 6:00 PM with the official start of the parade taking place at 6:30 PM.
Looking for a creative costume or decorations to adorn your lawn? Visit the Collegeville Halloween Outlet located in the Main Street District at 46 East Third Avenue. You will find costumes, decorations, masks and accessories in their 8,000 sq ft showroom. Halloween.... it's just not just for kids anymore. |
 Main Street Food and Fun
Sunny September at Greenwald Flower and Plant Workshop
Keep the sun around as fall approaches. Kids will love creating this flowery face.
Visit Greenwald's for other Sunny September floral family activities.
Sit Down at Satchmo's
Take the Satchmo's Challenge at Satchmo's, located at 315 East Main Street. While sitting in the just opened, new dining room, see if you can polish off their gigantic Stachmo's burger, fries and a milkshake. If you can do it in 25 minutes or less the whole meal is FREE!
Jazz it up at DaVinci's Pub
Live Jazz every Monday at 7:00 PM at Davinci's Pub, 217 East Main Street.
Rockin' Out on Main
Enjoy a latte after a jammin' session at the Providence School of Music & WiFi Cafe located in the Collegeville Station at 50 West Third Avenue. Learn to play the guitar, piano or even improve your voice with voice lessons. Providence School of Music
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 Singers Wanted
Community members are encouraged to audition for the Ursinus College Choir.
Rehearsals are held every Tuesday at 7:30 PM, beginning September 8th. Performances are scheduled for November 7 and December 5.
Contact Dr. John French at 610.409.3000 X2227 if you are interested in auditioning. |
 Mark Your Calendars!
On the Creek
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Halloween Night Hike
Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17
Perkiomen Valley Library
Bicycle Decorating Contest. Ages 12 and under. September 26 Noon. Winner receives a $25 gift card to Tailwind Bicycles.
Peddle your prize bike on the Perkiomen Trail afterward for some exercise and added attention.
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