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Collegeville Connects News From Main Street
February 2010 |
 Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee Awards Golden Brush Award
On Tuesday, December 15th, Frank Sautner and Vince Giancaterino of DaVinci's Pub were honored with the Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee's (CMSP) Golden Brush Award. This is the second time that a Collegeville Main Street business has been presented the award.
The Golden Brush Award was developed by the CMSP Design Committee to acknowledge those who have done an exceptional job in maintaining, renovating, or updating their Main Street Property. Debbie Riegner, chair of the Design Committee explained that DaVinci's Pub was chosen for several reasons, "Frank and Vince have done a wonderful job maintaining the improvements that were previously made. The landscaping is always attractive and the outside lighting and advertising help to draw people to the street."
Cindy Whitby, owner of Whitby Jewelers and Design Committee member added that DaVinci's Pub is a highly visible business on Main Street. "DaVinci's is the first business one sees upon entering Collegeville. The property maintenance is reflective of their support of the Main Street revitalization initiative."
Recipients of the Golden Brush Award receive a gold brush to be displayed prominently for others to see. A removable sign is also placed in front of their property announcing that they are winners of the award. The sign has encouraged people to stop in and inquire about the award as well as extend congratulations.
For more information on the Golden Brush Award, the Collegeville Main Street Program or to get involved on the Design Committee or other committee, please contact Linda Flederbach, Main Street Manager, at (610) 454-1050 or e-mail manager@collegevilledevelopment.org. |
 Foot Smarts
From the Collegeville Police Department and CMSP Pedestrian Safety Committee
Did You Know:
- At intersections with no signals (even a broken signal), pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing the road within a crosswalk (whether it's marked or not).
- Pedestrians may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute a hazard. Doing so could result in fines and court costs in excess of $50. Think twice before you step out into traffic!!
- In 2008, Pennsylvania drivers were involved in 174 fatal crashes with pedestrians. And that doesn't include the non-fatal but serious accidents.
- It takes the average person 1.5 seconds to perceive and then react to an incident in the road ahead of them. During those 1.5 seconds your car is STILL moving forward. This is why we post speed limits - to give you time to react. Keep our citizens safe! Drive at or below the speed limit - and maintain a safe following distance.
- The safe following distance is MUCH farther than you may think. Use the 3-Second Rule: follow the car in front of you, and stay THREE seconds behind it. At night or in hazardous weather, double that to SIX seconds. Maintaining a safe distance from cars ahead of you is critical to safety, especially in an area where there are pedestrians. Stay safe - stay alive.
PennDOT reminds motorists that the pedestrian crossing signs placed in the center of the road at designated areas are designed to slow down traffic and alert motorists to areas where they can expect pedestrians.
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Community, Friendship, Conversation, Study, Talk, Create
Blend
a new cafe owned by Ryan DeFrain
454 East Main Street
Offering One Village Coffee and locally made food products
Opening March 2010 |
| Join In the Fun!
The Collegeville Main Street Program Economic Restructuring (ER) Committee welcomes you to attend the first meeting of the Farmers Market Planning Sub-Committee.
Who: Anyone with a passion for providing options for community members to support local farmers and to obtain local produce and other food ite ms. No prior experience with farmers markets is needed.
What: Join our committee as we plan to start a market on Main Street.
When: Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 PM.
Where: The Main Street office at 476 East Main Street.
Why: Be a part of providing fresh food and produce directly from the farmer.
Promote the health and wellness of your family.
Be a part of building a strong and vibrant community.
Help draw people to Collegeville Main Street.
Have FUN!
Want to Learn More:
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| Berman Museum of Art Closed February 20
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus, known for its diverse collection and innovative educational programming will be closed on Saturday, February for electrical work. The museum is regularly open 10 AM to 4 PM,Tuesday through Friday; and noon to 4:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays and College holidays. The Museum is accessible to the physically disabled and admission is free. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. |
Main Street Happenings
The Dance Depot
Argentine Tango
Beginner lesson
Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM
This class for adults offers passion, drama and excitement. Tango socially is based on
improvisational movement and respecting both your partner and the other dancers on
the floor, although a partner is not necessary. Basic balance (posture, tango walk),
rhythm (single and double-time beat steps), connection (communicating with torso,
tango embrace) are all taught in a friendly atmosphere.
For more information call 610-409-5622 or visit The Dance Depot
DaVinci's Pub
Sunday Football Season - NFL Ticket - Seafood Sundays!
DaVinci's Pub Entertainment
Friday, February 5, 2010
Lipstick
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Insiders
70's Party
Friday, February 12th
Patchwork
Saturday, February 13th
Emeralds
Valentines Day Party
Friday, February 19th
Wheres Pete
Saturday, February 20th
Flamin Caucasians
Friday, February 26th
Bronx Wanderers
Greenwald Flower and Plant Workshop
Stop in and make A Sucker for You with flowers and lollipops. $9.50
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 The Collegeville Rotary Club
Sunday, February 28
8AM to 1:30 PM
$8.50 adults, $4 children
Moorehead's Catering
40 East First Avenue
Trappe
Please bring at least one can of non-perishable food to assist with the food drive the Club is having.
Collegeville Rotary Run Around 5K Run/Walk
 Saturday, April 3
9 AM
Perkiomen Valley High School
509 Gravel Pike Collegeville, PA 19426
Library News
Great Hollywood Musicals! A Slideshow Talk About the Movies!
With Paul Sofian
Thursday, February 11 - 7 PM
Singin' in the Rain, 42nd Street, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, The Sound of Music and many more! Remember those great musical performers...Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and many, many more!
Sign up at the Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville or call 610-278-8360 to register.
Visit Perkiomen Valley Library.
Valentine Workshop
Saturday, February 13 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Contact: Aileen Johnson 610--287-8360 ajohnson@mclinc.org
Visit Perkiomen Valley Library
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Saturday, February 27 - 10:30 AM
Come share stories, activities, and snacks! Meet The Cat in the Hat! Bring your camera!
Community Music School
Friday, February 5
Winter Ensembles Concert
 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 20
A Little Night Music - Michael Mizrahi, piano
8:00 PM
Ursinus College
Black History Month at Ursinus
Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM
Poet Patricia Smith
Musser Auditorium, Pfahler Hall
Wednesday, February 17 at noon
Black Women in Film
Frances Gateward, Ursinus assistant professor of Media & Communications Studies and Film Studies
Unity House
Monday, February 22
Real Men are Feminists: The Role, Challenges and Power of Men Eradicating Sexism
Tchet Dorman, director of the Center for Social Justice and Multicultural Education at Temple University
Unity House
Wednesday, February 24 at noon
Grassroots: The African roots of an American Artform
Patrick Hurley, Ursinus assistant professor of environmental studies
Unity House
Thursday, February 25, at 7 PM
"Neshoba" (2008) will be screened
Musser Auditorium, Pfahler Hall
Berman Museum
January 28 through April 11, 2010
 Minding the Landscape by Edward Burtynsky
Berman Museum of Art, Main Gallery
Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, April 11
Drawing the Curtain
Berman Museum of Art, Upper Gallery
Speakers and Seminars
Monday, February 15, 7 PM
Bringing Nature Home
Dr. Douglas Tallamy
Pfahler Hall Auditorium
Monday, February 22, 7 PM
The Art of Entertainment Brushstrokes in CinemaScope: Vincente Minnelli's Action Painting in Lust for Life
Scott Bukatman
Olin Auditorium
Tuesday, February 23, 7 PM
Political Cartoons and Their Impact
Joe Szabo "Rollerskate" by Joe Szabo
Musser Auditorium, Pfahler Hall Rm. 100
Thursday, February 25, 4:30 PM
Davis Lecture on Judeo-Christian Values The Convergence of Islamic and Jewish Studies in the Nineteenth Century
Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, Ursinus Class of 1957
Musser Auditorium, Pfahler Hall Rm. 100
Wednesday, February 24 through Saturday, February 27, 7:30 PM
Ursinus College Theater
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
The Kaleidoscope Lenfest Theater
Tickets: $5 general admission, $2 students & senior citizens
Information and reservations: 610.409.3795
Sunday, February 28, 4 PM
Heefner Organ Recital
Alan Morrison, Ursinus College Organist
Bomberger Auditorium | |
