Bear Facts, December 21, 2009
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Buy Locally this Holiday Season!

Downtown Boyertown specializes in various LOCAL art, jewelry, gifts, antiques, classes, dining and more.


So if you are updating your wardrobe with some new  jewelry and accessories, are remodeling, moving into new office space, or just looking for that special gift, stop by any of our Downtown Boyertown shops!

Many one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, blown glass, fused glass, pottery, furniture, sculptures, paintings, purses, and specialty gifts are on hand or can be specially ordered.

If you have a project focusing on a particular theme or style, we have many local artists who do commissions.


REMEMBER......GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE A GREAT GIFT.....

Where can you find these items?
  • Barry Bachman Music Store**
Music instruction, instruments, instrument repair, and musical supplies
Gift Certificates Available
  • Bauses Super Drug Store **
Various gift items, Boyertown memorabilia, health and beauty needs, pharmacy, photo center, lottery tickets, and more
Gift Certificates Available
  • Beauty by Design**
Hair and skin care, manicures, pedicures, odorless acrylic,
purses, jewelry, accessories

Gift Certificates Available
  •  Bella June**
Hair care, jewelry, assorted local art
Gift Certificates Available

  • Boyertown Family Restaurant **
Family style restaurant with a large variety of menu items (BYOB)
Gift Certificates Available
  •  Boyertown Farmers Market
Local produce, coffee, meats, baked goods, and crafters
(Open once a month after October 31)
  • Building A Better Boyertown's Office**
Boyertown Pictorial History Book, Boyertown historical note cards, prints of Dave Larsons' "A Special Kind of Place mural", local art
Gift Certificates Available
  • Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Tours, Various gift items, Boyertown memorabilia, meeting facility
Gift Certificates Available
  • Carmelo's Pizza
Various authentic Italian style meals and pastries
  •  Clayote**
Local pottery, art, classes and commission work
Gift Certificates Available
  •  Current Trends
Hair care and purses
Gift Certificates Available
  • Curves
Health and Wellness
Gift Certificates Available
  • Dice's Creative Cakes**
Various baked goods and custom cakes
  • Durango's Saloon**
Vast variety of dinner menu items and drinks
Gift Certificates Available
  • D&W Motorsports**
Custom Powder Coating and Media Blasting
  • Ellixsons Tae Kwon DO Academy**
Self-defense, physical fitness, attire
Gift Certificates Available
  •  Frecon's Hard Bean Caf�**
Specialty coffees, teas, various light editables, local art, jewelry, purses
Gift Certificates Available
  • Gracefully Framed
Custom matting, framing, local art, various gift items
Gift Certificates Available
  • The Grill Shop
Breakfast and lunch
  • Historic State Theatre**
Movies, entertainment, meeting facility
Gift Certificates Available

  • Iezzi's Taveren
 Various authentic Italian style meals, seafood, and drinks
Gift Certificates Available
  • Joseph's Salon
Hair Care
Gift Certificates Available
  • Lilly Nails
Manicures and pedicures
Gift Certificates Available
  • Luicana's Unique Design Kitchen and Bath
Full and partial remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms
Gift Certificates Available
  • Mario's Pizza
Various authentic Italian style meals and pastries
  •  Michelle's Hair Designs**
Hair and skin care, tanning, massage, jewelry, manicures and pedicures
Gift Certificates Available
  • Miracles  In Motion Dance Studio and Theatre in Motion**
Dance lessons,  performances, and entertainment
Gift Certificates Available      

  • Pachella Arms**
Outdoor sporting needs
Gift Certificates Available
  •  Patsy's Potpourri of Gifts**
Various original gift items from many local artisans. All gifts made in
USA as well as Tastefully Simple order station & 1/2 price retired
Longaberger baskets also made in US.
Gift Certificates Available

  • Rita's Water Ice**
Water ice, frozen custard, soft pretzels and beverages
(open seasonally)
Gift Certificates Available

  • Serenity Junction**
Health and Wellness,tanning, local art
Gift Certificates Available
  • Signet Performance
    Dance and activity attire
  • Spotted Dog Barkery**
Home baked goods for any dogs palate, various gift items and dog attire
Gift Certificates Available
  •  Studio B**
Local art of all genre by local artist, meeting facility, commission work,
and classes
Gift Certificates Available
  • Sweet Beginnings Restaurant**
Breakfast and Lunch, Full Service Catering
Gift Certificates Available

  •  Taylor Backes Glass Blowing Studio
Custom made blown glass, classes/workshops, jewelery, and commission work
Gift Certificates Available
  • Twin Turrets Inn**
Bed and breakfast, and antiques
Gift Certificates Available
  • Winner's Circle Awards and Trophies**
Custom made personalized gifts, awards, trophies and attire
Gift Certificates Available
  • WZAR TV
Have your old home movies and slides transferred to DVD and give your family something to remember.  Any format film or videotape can be transferred.
Gift Certificates Available
  •   Zimmers Pets**
Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Rodents for purchase, various pet care
 and gift items
Gift Certificates Available

 Give Boyertown Bucks this Holiday Season!
Boyertown Bucks Gift Certificates can be purchased at BBB's office, 12 North Reading Avenue and are good for shopping at all of the participating businesses.
 All businesses marked with ** are participants of the  Boyertown Bucks Gift Certificate program.
Downtown Specials, Events, and Activities
Pictorial Book


Available at the office of Building A Better Boyertown, Bause's Super Drug Store, Gracefully Framed, Twin Turrets Inn, Studio B, and Crown Card and Gift
Serenity Logo

127 E. Philadelphia Ave
FREE 5 minute Hydro-Massages at Serenity Junction where they will be hosting their Grand Opening though
December 31, 2009
  (gift certificates are available)

Visit Serenity Junction

The Auto Tag Place

30 South Reading Avenue

Boyertown, PA  19512

610-367-9505

 


The AUTO TAG Place

would like to wish everyone a

Merry Christmas,

and remind you that you can pick up some

last minute stocking stuffer here.  We have

Ice Scrapers $2.00, Jumper Cables $8.00,

Auto Registration Card and Ins. Card Case $1.50.

You can also shop at


Kim's Inside Yard Sale.


Hours:   Monday thru Friday   1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturday    10:00 am to 2:00 pm

 


HOLIDAY HOURS:   

 Dec, 24TH, 25TH, & 26th   CLOSED

                                 Dec. 31,12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                                 January 1, 2010  CLOSED

January 3, 2010  10:00 am - 2:00 pm


WZAR

Visit WZAR TV

Boyertown Family Restaurant 
Boyertown Family Restaurant
45 S. Reading Ave. 
610.340.0323




Specializing in Good Food

Home Cooked Meals



$.99 Breakfast Specials
Children's Menu
Senior Menu
Dutch Menu Items
7 Days a Week
Monday - Thursday Family Member Specials
Freshly Baked Deserts Baked on Premises
BYOB
Private Banquet/Party Facility Available for Up to 150 guests
Holiday Gift Certificates Available
Now taking reservations for Holiday Parties

Open 7 days a week               6a.m.-9p.m.
Coupons are Valid at Boyertown Family Restaurant and Sam's Coventry Diner

Members ShowStudio B Celebrates First Anniversary with Members' Show

December Members and Friends Small-priced Works Show runs until January 5, 2010. The gift of art is an investment for a lifetime; Studio B features a diversity of styles and media from some of the area's most talented artists. The quality of the art is high-end; prices are affordable. Extended December hours Thursday-Sunday 11-3; Friday 5-7.




All art items are created locally and crafted by hand, making them unique holiday gifts.

You will also feel good knowing that you are supporting local artists as well as Studio B and Downtown Boyertown. 

Studio B will waive the 2010 student registration fee for those who sign up for classes before December 31
(including gift certificates for late winter/early spring classes).
Late winter/early spring classes run 8 weeks beginning February 1, 2010. See www.studiobbb.org to view class schedule and to print out a registration form.

Studio B Presents "The Farm," A Bountiful Harvest of Art


Studio B welcomes back, by popular demand, "The Farm," a show of works inspired by Pennsylvania's agricultural roots.  The show opens Friday, January 15, 2010 with a public reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m.


Stop by Studio B; we can't wait to meet you!

Studio B is located at 39 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown, PA.

Please visit studiobbb.org for more information.

State
State Theatre of Boyertown
61 N. Reading Ave.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Rated:  PG-13
Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min.
Saturday, December 26 thru
Wednesday, December 30  
7:00pm

Matinees
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Rated:  PG
Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min.
Saturday, December 26 thru
Wednesday, December 30 
2:00pm


Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
State Theatre of Boyertown  610-367-4737
StateTheatreBoyertown.com

DicesDice's Creative Cakes
30 North Reading Avenue
610-367-0107

Dice's Now has Home Baked Goods: Muffin Loaf, Sticky Buns, AP Cake,
 and Cookies

Dice's is now taking orders for

Holiday Pies
and
Holiday Cookie Trays


Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
                                               Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                                Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

All baked goods are baked right on the premises of Dice's Creative Cakes
MichellesMichelle's Hair Designs
36 North Reading Avenue
610-367-0107


Michelle's has a new line of jewelry in, the perfect holiday gift for that special someone on your list..........

                                                        
Holiday Gift Cards are Available


Patsy's Potpourri
of GiftsPatsy
30 East
Philadelphia Ave.
610-367-2955 

Last minute
Gift Certificates Available

Hand made Christmas Cards
New Jewelry
3 Dimensional Wooden Nativity Scenes
Pottery Snowman with Town
Names & Certain Occupations
Snowman & Animal Framed Pictures by U.S. Artisans
Betsy Scott Chapman CD's available

Specials:
10% off all bagged potpourri
10% off all St. Nick Gourds
Save $5 off Hand made Wooden Jewelry/Trinket Boxes
10 % off  Cookie Press/Ornament Gift Sets
10% off Beautiful Hand Stitched Holiday Finger Tip Towels.

Merry Christmas from Patsy's Potpourri of Gifts & Thank You
for your support this year!

 HOLIDAY HOURS 
Tuesday - Friday 10-6
Sat. 11-3
Specials are for December Christmas Week
PotteryHoliday special now until Christmas at
CLAYOTE

Purchase more than one original handmade piece of artwork and receive 10% off your total purchase!



 
Clayote gift certificates are the perfect Holiday Gift for
January's new schedule of classes:
 
Monthly classes are $70.00 (plus tax) for 4 1.5 hour classes, all supplies included.  Additional clay and firing space can be purchased for those of you who are production artists!
 
Mud Mondays:
10:30-12  Mom's and clay cubs: $15 per child per session: come learn about the studio, make handprints, pottery on the wheel (yes, even the young ones), keepsakes and memories, here in the studio.  Tables and playspace provided for snack time as well.
 
4:15-5:45  Mudpuppies: k-6th grade:  Pay by month or $18 per class.  Both basic and advanced techniques of clay. Students learn handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing.
 
6:00-7:30  Mudslingers adult class (monthly or $18 per class).  Whether you are beginning or picking up where you left off, come join us in the studio for a memorable time with clay and friends.
 
Teen Tuesdays:
Come Early and paint the walls (open mural)
 
4:30-6: Wheel Wolves: monthly or $18 per class. Students 7th grade and up focus on the wheel.
 
Book your Birthday Parties in Advance! $150 for up to 12 participants or 15$ each child.
 
 Women's Wednesdays:
 6:30-8pm a "ladies class" for all all ages.
70$ for 4 classes or 18$ per class. 
 
Free Clay Play Saturdays:
10-6 Come try the wheel and the studio for free.  If you want your piece fired, $12 per piece, or 2 for $20


Friday January 1st:
Wheel n Wine:6-9 $15 for making and firing one pot.  Additional pots 10$ each.  BYOB (Family oriented please).

Please SVP for Wheel n Wine and class events, even if you are coming as a one time event so that we can better serve you.
 
Friday January 8th:
Parent's Night Out:6-9 $30 per child ages 5-12 (Certified staff. Snacks included. Amazing Program!) Parents can go enjoy a night on the town, worry free. Our program starts at 6pm with an imaginative story, 2-d project, a clay project, snack, and movement/music time, and exhibit/show.  Games and play time to wrap up the evening.
 
Friday January 15th: 
5-7 free clay play.  7-9 band tba and byob. Call for Details
 
Friday January 22nd:
 Souperbowl 5-7: $10 Come make a bowl on the wheel or by hand for Opportunity House's "SOUPERBOWL".
Make a second pot for $10 to keep.
 
We are proudly offering afterschool programming at
the following public schools:
Oley Valley Elementary School
Robeson Elementary School (TVSD)
Springford Intermediate School

 Clayote's programs are tailored to the participant...any age, and ability....if you are an independent worker or if you need a great amount of 1:1 support, we are here for you!

If you would like to have us at your school please tell your principal and PTO about us.  Scout badges also available!


CLAYOTE would like to thank everyone for your patronage and support.  We could not be here doing our dream without you!
3 East Philadelphia Avenue

484-388-9915

HB

Have plans for New Years? If not then come on out and party with the Bean as we welcome in the New Year,
from 8p.m.-1:30 a.m., with our house rock and roll band,
THE DEAD HORSE BAND.

Our new years party is just $10 per person. The $10 fee covers the venue, live music, a fresh brew, tea, or hot chocolate; a pork bbq sandwich, snack foods and more.

Call 610 367-1788 and ask for Laurie for more information. The party starts at 8pm and goes til 1:30am!


8 week Tai Chi class
Sunday Afternoons 4:30-5:30
Beginning January 10th
Ages 18-99
Cost $10.00 per week
To register contact Phil Haddad
610-367-1520 or email phil128@dejazzd.com



Building A Better Boyertown (BBB) grants the "Pride Award"

November 2009,  Building A Better Boyertown (BBB) granted the "Pride Award" to Reinhart and Co., CPA's 109-111 E. Philadelphia Ave, William Floyd Insurance, 33 E. Philadelphia Ave. E. Kenneth Nyce Law Office 105 E. Philadelphia Ave., Morgan Financial 113 E. Philadelphia Ave.

 These awards are granted in recognition for their consistent commitment to maintain and beautify their businesses, providing a great model for the other property ownerswithin the Main Street District, as well as creating a visual pleasure for residents and visitors of Boyertown.

The Accent Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who exhibit a significant effort to enhance the appearance of their property with the placement of a Boyertown bench, tree, fencing or any combination of: a railing, sign or planter using natural (not artificial) plant materials and is maintained throughout the year.

The Pride Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who exhibit a significant effort to enhance the appearance of their property by painting the fa�ade, installing an awning or trees, or repairing a brick sidewalk. (By suggestions of BBB's Design Guidelines)

The Gateway Award is granted to those within the Main Street District with who create an entire fa�ade rehabilitation, which could include the repair/replacement of entrances, windows, roofline, etc.

It is in the hope of BBB's Design Committee that this demonstration of community enthusiasm will persuade others to follow this admirable example.

The Design Committee wishes to spotlight property or business owners that make improvements to their properties that follow the design guidelines and enhance the town's historic architecture. As a result, awards are granted for various improvements. Anyone within the Main Street designated boundaries is eligible to receive an award.

To view who in Downtown Boyertown, BBB's Design Committee has granted awards for property improvements to date please please Click Here or more information about BBB, visit www.boyertownpa.org


Building A Better Boyertown is Supported By:

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In This Issue
Buy Locally Buy Boyertown
Downtown Specials, Events, and Activities
Studio B Celebrates First Anniversary
BBB grants the "Pride Award"
About Building a
Better Boyertown
BBB is a not-for-profit Main Street Revitalization Organization that is dedicated solely to the revitalization
 of the designated Downtown Boyertown  community.We provide Outreach,
Business Retention Assistance,
Business Recruitment for vacant properties, Visual Merchandising Assistance, Fa�ade Grant Assistance,
Promotional Activities and Events, and more, per the National Main Street's Four Point Approach to communities.  BBB is a strong advocate for the Boyertown Community initiative and is active in many strategic partnerships which promote revitalization and reinvestment in the community.


Building a Better Boyertown
12 North Reading Ave.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512
610-369-3054
www.boyertownpa.org
Manager@boyertownpa.org
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