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Building A Better Boyertown 2010
Congratulations to all of the 2010
Board Members!
Building A Better Boyertown's Community
Meeting was held on
Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Elected were five new 1st 3-year
term board members (four of the five pictured); five 2nd
3-year term board members; and the six officers of the board.
Building A Better Boyertown's 2010 Board of Directors
2010 Elected Executive Officer's Committee, 1 year term (from left to right)
Carl Harner, Secretary; Debra Wetzel, Treasure; Thomas Heeney, Vice President; Margret Harner, Assistant Secretary; John W. Lea, President; Alexander Boyer,Vice President
2010 Newly Elected Board Members, 3 year term (from left to right)
Bob Misko, Toni Pacitto,Adrianne Blank, Ellen Martignetti, Dawn Rhude (not shown in picture)
2010 Reelected Board Members, 2nd 3 year term (from left to right)
Carl Harner, John Pearson, Margaret Harner, Will Dexter, Mary Lou Haddad
Standing Board Members
Kevin Rhude, Sean Maloney, Marianne V. Deery, Sharon Lee, Shannon Lopuski,
Matthew Robb, Debra Wetzel
BBB Committee Chairs for 2010: Design, Polly Heeney; Organization, Margaret Harner; Economic Restructuring, Debra Wetzel, Promotions, Shannon Lopuski;
Arts and Activities Alliance, Jane Stahl
Sub-Committee Chairs for 2010: Facade, James Brumbach; Tree, Seth Kurtz; Streetscape, Charles Haddad; Fund Raising, Carl Harner; Dance, Marianne Deery; Merchant's Group, Matthew Robb; Farmers Market, Sharon Lee, Oktoberfest, Jeff and Cindy Karver; Studio B, Jane Stahl, Sue Biebuyck, Carrie Keplinger
Please Click HERE to view BBB's 2009 Annual Report
Please click HERE to view a slide show of BBB's successes to date
For more information about BBB or to find out how you can get involved, please visit www.boyertownpa.org or contact
BBB's Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford
610-369-3054 manager@boyertownpa.org
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The Arts and Entertainment
this week in Boyertown
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State Theatre of Boyertown
61 N. Reading Ave.
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 128 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Friday April 2 - When East Meets West
Folk / Punk / Acoustic
Saturday April 3 -Swinging Foxes
Female vocal Jazz / Swing / Bossa Nova
Friday April 9 - TBA
Saturday April 10 - The Cultivators
"Original bluegrassy old-time country and folk to country-soaked rock & roll"
Friday April 16 - INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
Alternative / Indie / Rock
April 17 11am - 11pm -'Coming out of Hibernation' Festival featuring outdoor fun for the whole family followed by after party at the Bean, 7pm, $8.00
featuring: Tin bird choir (Pennsylvania Barn Rock)
The Ike Wilder 2 & Frankie Alazar
Saturday April 23 - Boyertown Jr. High School Orchestra presents
Lost in Holland
join us for very special evening w/ nationally renown cellist Michael Rondstandt
Sorry, No BYOB
Friday April 24 - K. Coady, J. Matzner & Friends
Female vocals. Local favorites. Good times.
April 30 - Manatawny Creek Ramblers
Bluegrass
Live music at Frecon's Hard Bean happens every Friday and Saturday night, 8-11pm unless otherwise posted. Also, some special 'chill out' shows featuring instrumental, family friendly music will air on Sundays at 1pm. For updates and show calendar visit http://hardbeanboyertown.blogspot.com
All cover charges are $5
and if you are 18 and under you can get in for $3.
Hard Bean's general schedule is as follows:
Tuesday's at 5:30pm Chess Night with Imre & at 6:45 Yoga by Jillian Prout (suggested donation $5.00 min)
Wednesday's 6:45 Sam's Vinyasa Yoga Class (suggested donation $5.00 min)
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm - Open Mic hosted by Mike Holiday
Friday Night - Music as listed
Saturday Night - Music as listed
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Boyertown alumni show off natural talents
at Studio BJade Doskow, Beth Ferraro, and Robert Koch showcase their work at Studio B, in "Natural Talents II: Alumni Show and Tell"
Studio B and the artists would like to thank Susquehanna Bank for their generous monetary support of this exhibit.
Studio B welcomes visitors to the exhibit during its regular hours--Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Fridays 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.--and during scheduled art classes.
Visit www.studiobbb.org for additional details about the studio.
Follow on Twitter at StudioBFineArt
Or join us on Facebook
Stop by Studio B; we can't wait to meet you!
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.
Studio B is located at
39 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown, PA.
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Clayote Studio and Gallery
3 E. Philadelphia Ave.
3rd Friday of April 16th
Earth Friendly Artists!
All art welcome! No Fee, not juried, we are here to celebrate YOUR CREATIVITY!
Please
bring any art repesenting this month's theme by Thursday the 15th.
Please encourage your children! How may kids have ample ability to
share their art with so many supportive community members?
All enties recieve a $5 gift certificate towards classes, studio time, parties, or merchandise over 20$
Artwork may be fo sale at 30% commission.
Exhibit/Opening 5:30-9 on the 16th.
And....live acoustic music on the 17th, along with special clay workshops!
10-12 Come make a pot for 10$
noon - 1:00 Maggie Spike
1:30
- 2:30 clay workshop -Save paper and make a reusable hb coffee mug to
hang on the future "wall of Mugs" at Boyertown Hard Bean $15
3:00-4:00 K. Coady & J. Matzner
4:30 - 5: 30 clay workshop - Earth Bears clay art project $15 a piece
6:00-7:00pm CD's Caf� presents 'Chris & Ryan'
7:30-8:30
clay workshop Creative Visualization $15...Make a bowl that symbolizes
your world and fill it with thigs you want in your life, and let it
manifest. Will be fused with glass and very sparkly!
9:00 - Go see MUSIC @ HARD BEAN !
YOU ARE AN ARTIST AND THIS IS YOU SANCTUARY.
DO CLAY. BE HAPPY!
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Mondays: 5-6pm Mudpuppies clay class for grades k-6 75$ a month, all supplies included. All abilities welcome.
Teen Tuesdays 3-6 all teens can paint the walls or come hang out on the wheel. 10$ special for each kept pot.
Wednesday night Mudslinger class..75$ per month, all supplies included. 6:30-8. We have a blast! Tailed to each individual.
Book your summer birthday parties in advance....$15/per child, and
birthday child receives a clay hand print signed by all friends. Extra
"cake and gift" time available. Discounts for parties more than 12.
You can also book your "wheel n wines" in advance for the same price this month!
(50$ deposit required.)
On sale , clay spring gift baskets. You dont need to
hide this one in the closet until next year. in time for Easter,
$12-60$ each. 10% off for more than one.
YOU ARE AN ARTIST AND THIS IS YOUR SANCTUARY. DO CLAY. BE HAPPY!
Mud Mondays
Teen Tuesdays
Women's Wednesdays.
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Up Coming Events at the State
Battle of the Bands -
The Playoffs
Saturday, April 3rd, 6pm to 9pm
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The Boyertown Community Theatre Company
Presents
"Aesop's Funny Fables"
A Children's Interactive Play !
Saturday, April 17th @ 2pm
Sunday, April 18th @ 4pm
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"Performing Arts Showcase"
Performing Arts Talent Show
Saturday, May 1st
(please check back for complete details and applications)
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Event Costs Vary Depending on the Event. Please contact the Theatre with questions: 610-367-4737
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Downtown Boyertown Shop and Restaurant Specials and Activities
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Please join Bause's Super Drug Store,
42 East Philadelphia Ave.
TODAY Monday March 29, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. for a
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
for their NEW DRIVE THU WINDOW
Bause's Super Drug Store has been
"SERVING BOYERTOWN SINCE 1935"
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Boyertown Family Restaurant
45 South Reading Avenue
610.340.0323
BYOB
FREE WIFI for customers
$1.99 Breakfast Specials
Daily Family Dinner Specials
Credit Cards Accepted
Banquet Facilities (up to 160 people)
Off Site Catering
NEW Weekend Dinner Specials (EVERY WEEKEND):
Purchase 2 $10+ lunch or dinner entree's and get one of equal or lesser value for FREE
OPEN EASTER SUNDAY
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610-473-9133
36 North Reading Avenue
Boyertown PA 19512 Michelleshairdesigns.com
Spring Specials
Michelle's Hair Design's now has New Spring Jewelry, Come in and take a look!
Time for Flip Flops is coming soon......All nail services 20% off!
Winter retail Clearance: Select items 50% off!
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Patsy's Potpourri
of Gifts
30
East Phila. Ave
Boyertown, PA
(610-367-2955)
March Hours Wednesday 10-5
Thurs.
& Fri. 10-6
Sat.
10-3
Last week before Easter to get those last minute items. Patsy's has nice $1 cards as well as Hand Designed
cards for all ages. We carry Repperts Easter Candy in pound boxes as well
as little rabbits, lambs and crosses for baskets. We also are carrying
Alexis Moyer's hand made chocolates in pound boxes as well as Easter
Lollipop's for children. We still have Gourd Easter baskets, eggs, carrots as well
as a few Luminary Bunny Gourds.
Our new line of Honey Bee creams and
lip balms are a change to candy in a basket, as well as soaps, candles
and sachets. We also have gift
boxes in the Honey Bee line and Gourd
baskets made up to go.
Brenda has hand designed her own
Easter baskets out of ribbon - very chick! Add a few of Andrew's Scher-n-Schnitt Easter Eggs and some candy and
you have
a nice Gift.
We are also carrying Deanna McCloskey's designed
headbands for girls, Pins and shirt & belt decor.
PAT'S SOAPS has new scents and
Hetherly Hale has some new Spring Originals.
LAST WEEK FOR THESE SPECIALS:
Hand
Painted & Signed Birdhouse Gourds - Reg. $49
now $39
10% off all select Candles
THIS WEEK SPECIAL:
10%
off all Gourd Birds and Gourd Easter Baskets.
Already made up
Gourd Baskets not
included.
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Coming Out of Hibernation
Join Building A Better Boyertown for a day of family fun activities right on Philadelphia Avenue, Chestnut-Washington Streets on Saturday, April 17 from 11-3 pm. There will be carnival games, live alpacas, a moon bounce, jugglers, caricatures, A Chili Cook Off at the Hard Bean Cafe, 128 East Phila. Ave., activities and prizes at Zimmers Pets, 51 E. Phila. Ave, special offerings hosted by the Berks Mont Business Association and the Boyertown Farmers Market, musical entertainment by Scott Green and "It's My Turn Karaoke", a photography exhibit and activities at Studio B, 39A Phila. Ave., an antique car display from the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, the Boyertown Area Kiwanis will be out with their Hot Dog Caf�, face painting will be offered by the Builders Club and Key Club, Further along Philadelphia Avenue visit Rita's Water Ice, 309 E. Phila. Ave., for free samples and special offers, the Boyertown Area Community Library will begin a Story Hour at 11:30am, 29 E. Phila. Ave., Live Entertainment will be at the Historic Boyertown State Theater, 61 N. Reading Ave. at 2:00 with a children's interactive play, Aesop's Funny Fables, by the Boyertown Community Theatre Company, and special fund raising activities will be hosted by Lion's Club, Relay for Life, and Rotary Club of the Boyertown Area.
Come out and join the fun! (minimal fee for some activities, please note that activities, specials and times are subject to change ).
Before heading into town for all of the fun filled events and activities, please stop over at the Boyertown Farmers Market from 10-11:30 at 100 S. Walnut St.
Please Join the Boyertown Area YMCA at the Daniel B. Boyer Center from 12-2 for Healthy Kids Day.
A second production of Aesop's Funny Fables, by Theatre's In Motion will be shown on Sunday 4:30 p.m.
(Philadelphia Avenue will be closed from Washington to Chestnut 9am-4pm)
Parking will be available in the Inner Core Lot, along the streets beyond the closed area, and in the lots of National Penn Bank, Good Shepherd and St. John's Church and The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.
Building A Better Boyertown would like to that our friends at the Borough of Boyertown and the Friendship Hook Ladder for their help and cooperation with Downtown Boyertown Events. As well as Coming Out of Hibernation's sponsors: The Reading Hospital Medical Group, Boyertown; Frecon Farms, Frecon's Hard Bean Caf�, Serenity Junction, and State Theatre of Boyertown
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Boyertown's Second Pictorial
History Book
Features DVD of Interviews
with Boyertown Notables
Copies
of the pictorial history book and DVD are available at the following locations:
Bause's Super Drug Store, 42 East Philadelphia Avenue; Crown Card and Gift,
Gilbertsville Shopping Center; Twin Turrets Inn, 11 East Philadelphia Avenue;
Gracefully Framed, 135 East Philadelphia Avenue; Studio B, 39A East
Philadelphia Avenue; and the office of Building a Better Boyertown, 12 North
Reading Avenue.
Please
contact Building A Better Boyertown's Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford
manager@boyertownpa.org 610-369-3054 to receive your copy of the book and DVD
through the mail.
Soft-cover + DVD--$31.79;
Hard-cover +DVD-- $52.99
(prices include tax, please add $10.35 for shipping and handling).
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Building A Better Boyertown is Supported By:
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Daniel B. Boyer III
John W. Lea
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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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Thank You Coming Out of Hibernation Sponsors
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Reading Hospital
Medical Group
146 S. Reading Ave
Boyertown
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Boyertown State Theatre
61 N. Reading Ave.
Boyertown
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Frecon's Hard Bean Cafe
128 E Philadelphia Ave.
Boyertown
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Serenity Junction
127 E Philadelphia Ave.
Boyertown
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