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Microsoft Word Intermediate Class at the Phoenixville Public Library, 10am-noon. Meets in the Computer Center. Taught by Ernie Tidball, cost $20/pp (payable at class time). For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Pat Wictor & Toby Walker, 8:30 PM, $12 adv./ $15 DOS at Steel City C o f f e e H o u s e www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Earth Day / Arbor Day Event, 9:00-1:00 pm at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. Come join us as we celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day by planting trees throughout Mill Grove. Call for more inf: 610-666-5593 or v i s i t ht tp : / /pa .audubon.org /centers_mill_grove.html

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Phoenixville Pub Crawl's Drinko De Mayo from 12noon - 8pm. Childcare available through Phoenix Karate. www.phoenixvillepubcrawl.com

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Book signing at Borders at the Exton Mall from 1pm-3pm for local author, Rugh Zavitsanos, and her childrens book, The Villa Dog (Wild Child Publishing) available for purchase at Wolfgang Books. For more i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l

wtrworld@hotmail .com or visit www.ruthzonline.com.

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Forge Theatre's 84 Charing Cross Road final performance, 8pm. http://forgetheatre.org/

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Citizen Advocacy Spaghetti Dinner at 5pm at Bethel Baptist Church with live music by The Tungsten Trio. Adults $10, children $5. For more information, please call 610-933-1299.

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Comedy Explosion at Club 212 from 7pm-9pm. $20 ticket includes one free drink! For tickets, call Club 212 at 610-935-7141 or Jeconiah Johnson at 4 8 4 - 3 6 4 - 1 4 7 3 o r cony2253@gmail.com.

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7pm-11pm Beef & Beer at The Renaissance Academy, 400 Franklin Street, Pxv. $30 in advance/$35 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Academy's new building fund. For for more information or tickets, visit: http://www.rak12.org/index.php?n=BnB.Page

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F r e n c h A l l i a n c e Commemoration at Valley Forge National Park, 11am-3pm

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Country Charm Furnishings 1st Anniversary Celebration. Stop in anytime between noon and 7pm for great sales, specials and prizes plus great

food and drinks! http://country-charm-furnishings.com/

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Community-Wide Tag Sale at Kimberton Waldorf School from 9am-2pm at 410 West Seven Stars Rd. Kimberton, to benefit financial aid for needy students and families. For further i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e e m a i l : gustine@mac.com.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at The Colonial Theatre (through 5 / 6 ) . Fo r s h o w t i m e s v i s i t : www.thecolonialtheatre.com

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St. Johns Choir & Friends perform the music of John Rutter, 7pm at St . Johns Lutheran Church. Childcare provided. Freewill offering accepted. Reception fol lows. www.stjohnluthphoenixville.org

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The annual Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Race. You don't want to miss this memorable event from 11am-6pm at the Phoenixville Brewery location on Kimberton Road. An annual race drawing thousands which determines the name of the year's Maibock. Enjoy German food and music and of course, beer. For more information regarding this event con t a c t : S l y Fox Phoen i xv i l l e 6 1 0 . 9 3 5 . 4 5 4 0 o r v i s i t www.slyfoxbeer.com

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Childrens Beadmaking Class at The Potomac Bead Company. Make a bracelet and earrings. 1:30-3:30pm. Cost $12. For children 7+. To register, e m a i l phoenixville@potomacbeads.com or visit http://www.potomacbeads.com/phoenixville.html

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F r e n c h A l l i a n c e Commemoration at Valley Forge National Park, 11:30am-1pm. For more information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/vafo/

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First United Methodist Churchs Missions Pancake Breakfast, 8am. 865 South Main Street. For more info visit www.fumcphoenixville.org.

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Come join the Golden Living Community for Tea at the Golden Living Community Phoenixville Villa, 83 A. South Main Street, Phoenixville. It will be a d ay o f I n fo rma t ion and Celebration! For more info, contact Greg Chittick at 610-935-9120.

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Film/book dicussion of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo led by Jason Hafer of Wolfgang books following the 4:15pm screening of the film at The Colonial Theatre. For more i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t : h t t p : / /www.wolfgangbooks.com/

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Mildred Pierce showing at The Colon ia l Theatre , 2pm. ht tp : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Iron Hill Home & School fundraiser: from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, The Iron Hill will donate 20% of your food bill to the PAMS H&S. For more i n f o , v i s i t : h t t p : / /www.ironhillbrewery.com/

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Phoenix Book Club at The Phoenixville Public Library, 7pm - 8:30pm. The club will review "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan in the Community Room. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Mary Walker at 610-933-5416 or visit: www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Ritas Spirit Night Fundraiser for Phoenixville Relay for Life from 6-9 p.m. and Rita's will donate 10% of the s a l e s b a c k t o t h e R e l a y . www.relayforlife.org/paphoenixville

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Auditions for Forge Theatres Summer Youth Production at 7pm. For m o r e d e t a i l s v i s i t : h t t p : / /forgetheatre.org

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Young Naturalists nature series at Mill Grove. This nature based series is designed for kids 3-5 years old. Come learn about insects, amphibians, mammals, and birds through songs, crafts, and stories from 9:30-10:30 am. (Second day of series: June 8, same time.) For more info on The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Rd in Audubon, phone: 610 -666 -5593 or v i s i t h t tp : / /p a . a u d u b o n . o r g /centers_mill_grove.html

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Birds of Prey Owls - Adult Series at Mill Grove. Adults and high school students can join in a discussion about native birds of prey, including hawks, owls and eagles. Through slide shows, artifacts, mounts, and live bird demonstrations we'll learn about some of the common raptors seen here at the center. Call to pre-register. (Second day of series: June 1, Eagles). Mill Grove is located at 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. Phone: 610-666-5593, http://p a . a u d u b o n . o r g /centers_mill_grove.html

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Phoenixville Philosophy Club meets at Wolfgang Books Reading Room, 7pm. All are welcome to join the first Tuesday of the month. Copies of the books up for discussion are in stock at 20% off. Moreinformation can be found by joining their Facebook G r o u p o r v i a e m a i l : pvillephilosophy@gmail.com for more info.

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Mothers Day Cardmaking Work shop fo r Adu l t s a t The Phoenixville Library, 7pm-8:45pm, led by craft instructor Linda Santamaria. $7 payable at the door. Reservations re q u i re d . To re g i s t e r, v i s i t www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or email mpinto@ccls.org phone 610-933-33013 x32.

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Taking Control - A Financial Management Workshop for Women, begins at noon at Franklin Commons. Sponsored by Creative Capital Wealth Management and brought to you by the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit http://www.phoenixvillechamber.org/

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Majolicas Jazz Dinner with former Manhattan Transfer jazz vocalist Erin Dickens to perform, accompanied by the very talented pianist Stefan Scaggiari. Limited to 40 Seats; $80. To

m a k e r e s e r v a t i o n s , v i s i t : www.majolicarestaurant.com

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A Chemical Reaction, an award-winning yet controversial envitonmental documentary, at The Colonial Theatre presented by Green Valleys Association, 7 p m . h t t p : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Auditions for Forge Theatres Summer Youth Production - 7pm. For m o r e d e t a i l s v i s i t : h t t p : / /forgetheatre.org

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The Four Mills of Northern Chester County speaking at The Phoenixville Public Library, 7pm. This event is free and open to the public. For more info or to register (required), visit www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Jaycees Monthly Meeting held at Jaycees Headquarters, 8 Gay Street from 7pm-8pm. Last meeting before T h e D o g w o o d F e s t i v a l ! www.phoenixvillejaycees.org

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F i r s t F r i d ay D ow n t ow n Phoenixville. First Friday has taken place every first Friday since May 2004. First Friday happens rain or shine. Normally in a no rain scenario there is outdoor music. For more information, c a l l t h e F i r s t F r i d ay Ho t l i n e 484 -880 -1530 or v i s i t h t tp : / /www.mainstreetphoenixville.org/

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37th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show - through May 9 in nearby Yellow Springs. Hours: Daily 11am to 5pm Fridays until 8pm. Show is Free to the Public! Free Happy Hour today (Friday) 5 to 8pm! For more information, visit: http://www.yellowsprings.org/

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Glow Skin Boutique Spas Red Carpet Event. Meet special guest, Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. Nevin Gokalp, get great deals on spary tanning and other great Red Carpet pricing! Champagne, Hors D' Ourves, and Swag Bags! To RSVP, email Kristen at info@glowboutiquespa.com or for m o r e i n f o , v i s i t h t t p : / /www.glowboutiquespa.com/

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John Conahan & Sissy Clemens, $12 adv./ $15 DOS, Special First Friday Event! 9:00 PM Steel City Coffee House www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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First Friday Celebration at Markels Diving Cat Studio-Gallery from 6pm-11pm featuring special guest artists Roggio Silversmiths, Live music The Hytha family known as rhapsody, plus

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hors doeuvres, beverages, wine, beer and Marke l s cook i e s ! h t t p : / /divingcatstudio.com/

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House of 1000 Corpses playing at 10pm for First Friday Fright Night at The Colonial Theatre. http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Valley Forge Christian Colleges 71st Commencement, 3pm. http://www.vfcc.edu/

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Phoenixville's Bridge Renaming Ceremony - The Gay Street / Route 113 Bridge will be offically renamed to"The Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge" at 1:00 pm on the South Side of B r i d g e S t r e e t . h t t p : / /www.phoenixville.org/

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Black and White Affair - Friday, May 7, 2010, 8:00pm-midnight at Molly Maguire's. While no donation is required, any and all contributions are greatly be appreciated and should be made to 'Sheltering Arms/Sphere College' (tax deductible). Fund raiser seeks to pay for fees, renovations and one months rent for a suitable space for Sphere College to move into. http://spherecollege.org

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Chillin Yogi Grand Opening at Phoenix Karate, 224 Bridge Street at 7 : 3 0 p m . h t t p : / /www.chillinyogi.blogspot.com/

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Relay for Life at Phoenixville High School! For more information on how to volunteer or participate, visit: www.relayforlife.org/paphoenixville or email jamie.gold@cancer.org.

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Kimberton Hills Productions presents the original musical "Singing Crow - a tale from the Brandywine" to be presented in Rose Hall. On 5/7 at 7 p m . O n 5 / 8 a t 3 p m . www.camphillkimberton.org

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Green Valleys Association 8th A n n u a l E n v i r o F e s t a t t h e i r headquarters, a 197 acre nature sanctuary, at the height of spring bloom. For more information, visit: http://www.greenvalleys.org/envirofest.html

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Gilded Anselma Flour Milling demonstration at Chester Springs Mill at Anselma. Featuring Life in Victorian Pennsylvania and exploring the language of flowers and the beautiful art of wheat-weaving. For more information, visit: http://www.anselmamill.org/

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David Berkeley w/ Natalia Zuckerman, $15 adv./ $18 DOS, 8:30

PM at Steel City Coffee House www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Luann's Lesson Studio Recital and Open House 11am-1pm; 330 Dayton street. Come hear some great young students, a flute choir, a woodwind quintet, and meet the instructor! For more info call 610 -656 -4453 or v i s i t h t tp : / /www.suzukiflute.org/

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Microsoft Excel Intermediate Class at the Phoenixville Public Library, 10am-noon, in the Computer Center. Taught by Ernie Tidball, cost $20/pp (payable at class time). For more i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Phoenixville Area Time Banks Montly Orientation - 2nd Saturday of the month, 2pm at the Phoenixville Public Library. Time Banking is a new kind of resource. In an exchange of services, members give what they want to and receive what they need. Come learn about the abundance in your community and what it has to offer you. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. C o n t a c t M a r g o Ke t c h u m a t 6 1 0 - 6 0 8 - 9 2 8 1 o r timedollar@verizon.net

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Reservoir Dogs! Park Work Day at Reservoir Dogs Park, Fillmore Street & Frankl in Ave in Pxv. 8am-11am. Work days at the dog park are always the 2nd Saturday of the month, year round. Join us at Reservoir Dogs! Park, located in Reservoir Park, Franklin Avenue and Fillmore Street, to do what needs to be done at the dog park to keep it nice for both our human and canine visitors. Light refreshments provided. Contact Dorene Pasekoff alliums@yahoo.com or 610-935-7248.

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Phoenixville Farmers Market - Start of the regular season! Saturdays, 9am-1pm today thru Nov. 20. New location: under the newly constructed Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge. In addition to great farmers, food producers and great products, each Saturday, youll find live music starting at 10am. Artists join the market every Second Saturday and Health Screenings by Phoenixville Hospital every Third Saturday. The Joe Hillman band will kickoff the season with some great b l u e g r a s s m u s i c . www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org

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Booksigning at Kimberton Whole Foods - Amy J. Harris The Truthful Intuitive Guide to Life E v e r l a s t i n g , 1 1 a m - 2 p m , www.kimbertonwholefoods.com

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Birding Hike at the Schuylkill Canal Association, 8am - 10am. Kevin Hakun, a well known birder in the area, will guide birders along the trails and ravines leading from Lock 60 on the Schuylkill Canal in Mont Clare. Plan to be at the Lock 60 information sign no later than 8 AM with binoculars ready. Be sure to dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes for hiking.It is free and bird enthusiasts of all ages. www.schuylkillcanal.org

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Point Entertainment presents Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra at The Colon ia l Theatre , 8pm. ht tp : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Repeat performance of From Out of the Firey Furnace a play written and directed by Christine Emmert, 7:30pm-9:30pm at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, 2 North Main Street, Pxv. Admission is FREE. For more information, visit http://www.phoenixvillefoundry.org/, call 6 1 0 - 9 3 5 - 2 1 8 1 o r e m a i l info@phoenixvillefoundry.org

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4th Annual Celtic Street Fair - Bridge Street, Pxv. 10am-6pm and it's FREE! For a complete schedule of e v e n t s , v i s i t : h t t p : / /www.eohebrides.com/

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Mother's Day Music in the Grove with Fitzwater Station, from 4pm - 8 pm with "Ted the Fiddler and the Stumble Down the Mountain Boys" http://www.fitzwaterstation.com/

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Dark Victory playing at The Colonial Theatre, 2pm with Bette D a v i s . h t t p : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Last day to vote for the Dogwood Festivals 2010 Prince and Princess. (To be announced on 5/12 at the Festival.) Each will receive a crown and sash. And will later ride in the 2010 Dogwood Parade. Only a penny a vote. Proceeds will benefit Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives (PAPA). To vote, visit: http://www.phoenixvillejaycees.org/

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Mothers Day!!!10-15Dogwood Festival taking place i n Reeves Pa rk (n i gh t l y f rom 5:30pm-10pm and Saturday from

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12:30pm to 10pm). Brought to you by the Phoenixville Jaycees! Dogwood Parade Saturday the 15th from 1pm-3pm (begins near Taylor Alley on Bridge and heads down Main Street) and features floats, marching bands and classic automobiles (plus flying candy!). Pronouncement of Dogwood Prince and Princess on the 12th. The Festival is an annual event featuring rides, live entertainment and lots of family-friendly fun including rides Phoenixville Fire Department fire engines. Monday and Wednesday nights are Wristband N i g h t s ( o f f e r i n g d i s c o u n t e d wristbands for kids). Call The Jaycees at 6 1 0 - 9 3 5 - 7 9 1 0 . F o r a l i s t o f enter ta inment and more v is i t : www.phoenixvillejaycees.org

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Schuylkill Canal Associations Board of Directors Meeting, 7pm-9pm at the Upper Providence Township Mtng Hall, 1301 Black Rock Rd. in Oaks. The public is invited to attend. For agenda and/or more information, contact SCA at 610-917-0021, info@schuylkillcanal.com.

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Phoenixville Borough Council Meeting, 7pm at 140 Church Street. http://www.phoenixville.org/

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Free Beaders Club at The Potomac Bead Company, 7pm-9pm. Come work on your projects and meet other beaders. No fee. Sign-up is required, as space is limited. To register, e m a i l phoenixville@potomacbeads.com or visit http://www.potomacbeads.com/phoenixville.html

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Phoenixvi l le Chamber of Commerces May Monthly Membership Breakfast, 7:15am-9am Sponsored by The Renaissance Academy and held at the Phoenixville Country Club on Country Club Road. Presentation to the 2010 Charity Ball Recipient - Good Samaritan Shelter. To RSVP, visit www.phoenixvillechamber.org

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Cliff Hillis Trio playing at Steel City Coffee House. A special night featuring Mike Bitts (of the Innocence Mission), Shelly Weiss (of Eric Bazilian Band) and a special opening by Andy King (formerly of the Hooters). $5 adv./ $ 7 D O S , 8 : 0 0 P M www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Knitting Techniques Series - Buttonholes at The Knitting Basket, 7pm-9pm, $25 fee. To register, visit www.marilynsknittingbasket.com

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71st Annual Herbs Sale of The Philadelphia Unit of the Herb Society of Americaon Thursday, May 13th, 2010 from 10 am to 1:30pm at Historic Yellow Springs on Art School Road in Chester Springs, PA. Featuring: Dill - The herb of the year. Herb Society members will tend the large tent of homemade herbal products and garden related books and accessories. Catered luncheon by reservation for $15. Free lectures on Dill throughout the day. For details on this event, visit: http://www.yellowsprings.org/downloads/2010%20Herb%20Sale.pdf

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Movie Night at the Phoenixville Public Library! Playing: Toy Story at 7pm in the Community Room. Light refreshments served. This event is free and open to the public. For more i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t : www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Phoenixville School Board Workshop Meetings at 7:15pm in the Phoenixville High School Auditorium. http://www.pasd.com/

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Networking Mixer and Business Card Exchange with the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce at Fellowship Health Resources, 723 Wheatland Street in Pxv. from 5pm-7pm. Our mission is to provide you with plentiful and high-quality opportunities to network and develop business leads. Free w/reservation. Space is limited. P l e a s e R S V P . h t t p : / /www.phoenixvillechamber.org/

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Ben Arnold Band w/ Caleb Hawley, 8:30 PM, $13 adv./ $15 DOS S t e e l C i t y C o f f e e H o u s e www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Point Entertainment Presents Al Stewart at The Colonial Theatre, 8pm. http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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7th Annual Neher Memorial Golf Scramble to be held in memory of Gary & John Neher at Kimberton Golf Club. 1pm shotgun start, dinner, prizes, special holes - all for $85 pp. See our w e b s i t e h t t p : / /nehermemorialfund.tripod.com and Facebook page under Neher Memorial Fund.

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Deadline to enroll in the Rock & Roll After Band Program. Join a band, write your own songs and perform on stage. Guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocalists, open to ages 8 - 18. Rehearsals are for 2 hours on Saturdays,

performances on 9/3, 9/11 and 9/12/10. F o r m o r e i n f o v i s i t : h t t p : / /www.rockandrollafterschool.com/band/

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Rock & Roll After School presents Girls Rock Slumber Party - Calling all lady rockers ages 8 to 15! Join the all-lady team from Girls Rock Philly and Rock & Roll After School. Bring a friend, a sleeping bag, eat pizza, watch movies and put on a show for family the next day. The fun starts Friday night at 5pm. For details, visit http://www.rockandrollafterschool.com/

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Hemp History Week Town Hall Meeting at Kimberton Whole Foods. Talk given by Melissa Miles from 2:30pm-3:30pm (in partnership with The Eastern Pennsylvania Permaculture G u i l d ) . To r e g i s t e r , v i s i t : www.kimbertonwholefoods.com

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Phoenixv i l le s Woodward Landscape Supply Do-It-Yourself Project Classes to cover the basic techniques to install sidewalks, patios, and garden walls. Seminars take place from 10am until noon. Coffee and donuts are provided. Call 610-983-9810 to r e g i s t e r . h t t p : / /www.woodwardlandscapesupply.com/index.htm

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J.D. Malone & the Experts w/ Jeff Mastroberti, 8:30 PM, $12 adv./ $15 DOS at Steel City Coffee House www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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St. Peters Episcopal Churchs Street Fair and Rummage Sale , Sponsored by Mission Committee for El Salvador Mission Trip, 10am-4pm. Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t : www.saintpeterschurch.net

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Spring Ballet- The Magic of Nursery Rhymes, 2 performances at CAT Pickering School Auditorium. Performances 3pm and 7pm. For more in fo, v is i t : http : / /www.cciu .org/Departments/CustomEd/cathome/pickering Tickets are $10 pp and can be purchased at the door or contact Mehgan Jarvie @ 610- 983-4080

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Rapunzel playing at The Colonial Theatre, 7pm for ages 4+. http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Good Samaritan Shelters Run by the River at 9am. Walk starts at Longford Park at the Port Providence Trailhead on the Schuylkill River Trail. Course is flat and fast. All proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. Walk will take place rain or shine. For

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more information or to register, visit http://www.goodsamshelter.org/

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Community Nature Program Water, water everywhere! at Phoenixville Public Library sponsored by Green Valleys Nature, 2pm-3pm. FREE! Through demonstrations, youll find out how wildlife and people use this precious resource and how to p ro tec t our loca l wa terways . Appropriate for ages 5 to 12 with a d u l t . To r e g i s t e r , v i s i t : www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Valley Forge Fire Companys 1st Annual Beef and Beer taking place at the Valley Forge Fire Co. Apparatus Bldg at 630 Valley Park Rd. in Valley Forge. Tickets available online. For more info, c o n t a c t : R a f a e l H e n i n r a f a e l h e n i n @ g m a i l . c o m o r www.valleyforgefireco.com

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Finding King Tut, A family-friendly production brought to you by Family Stages, Inc/duet productions in Trappe, 7pm Tickets $10 - Students and Seniors $8.00 Groups Rates Available. To m a k e r e s e r v a t i o n s , c a l l 215-886-9341 email duetpros@aol.com or visit www.familystages.org.

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Morning Bird Walk at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 8:00 a.m.-10am. Bring your binoculars and interest in observing birds in their natural habitat. We have extra binoculars for beginners. Contact leader Joe Hudson, 610-489-1381, jchudson@comcast .net or Dan Sullivan, 610-666-5909. The Center is located at 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. h t t p : / / p a . a u d u b o n . o r g /centers_mill_grove.html

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Locktender's Open House + Wild Flower Hike, 1pm-4pm courtesy of the Schuylkill Canal Association. Stop by the Locktender's House and enjoying abrisk walk along the trails in the Schuylkill Canal Park. The house will be open for visitors to come and learn about the history of the Schuylkill Navigation and its industrial heritage related to the local and regional community. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge however donations will be gladly accepted. http://www.schuylkillcanal.org/

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Stay On Point Booking presents: The Icarus Account with Brian Medlin, The Rescue, Tom Flott, and Honest Embers 5pm at The Polish Club, Pxv, 3 2 8 E . H i g h S t . P x v . www.stayonpointbooking.com

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Playing at The Colonial Theatre, 2 p m . h t t p : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Bereavement Group meets at The Phoenixville Area YMCA from noon-1pm (also meets June 21st from 6-7pm and July 19th from noon-1pm). Sponsored by Seasons Hospice. Free event and non-members welcome! To register, or for more info visit: www.pottstownymca.org

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Afternoon Music Club at First United Methodist Church, 865 S. Main Street Pxv, 1pm-3pm. Membership is $36 and includes all concerts. Visitors are requested to pay $8 per concert. Concerts held at the First United Methodist Church 865 Main St. Phoenixville at 1 pm and are followed by refreshments. For more information, c o n t a c t K T a u b e r k t a u b e r 4 9 @ h o t m a i l . c o m o r 6 1 0 - 6 8 8 - 7 7 1 5 o r h t t p : / /afternoonmusicclub.blogspot.com/

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Knitting Techniques Series - Intarsia at The Knitting Basket, 7pm-9pm, $25 fee. To register, visit www.marilynsknittingbasket.com

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Poetry Book Group at Wolfgang Books, 7pm. This event is free, open to the public, and welcoming of all levels of poetry readers, from the novice to the expert as well as the "just curious". See website for monthly selection. http://www.wolfgangbooks.com/

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Friends Speaker Series at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Park, 7pm-8pm. Presentation discusses the architecture and history of Washington Memorial Chapel. http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm

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Fellswoop & Ursa Major w/ Kevin James Devine, 8:30 PM, $10 adv./ $12 DOS, A great night of music at S t e e l C i t y C o f f e e H o u s e . www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

21-27The Ghost Writer directed by Roman Polanski playing at The Colonial Theatre. For showtimes, visit: www.thecolonialtheatre.com

21-22Facetime Performing Arts Studio end of year showcase, 5/21 at 7 :30pm and 5/22 at 7 :00 PM. Performances will be held at the Rock n Roll After School stage in the Franklin Commons. Tickets are $8.00 http://facetimeperformingarts.com/

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Spring Mill Senior Living, Pxv. Compass Program Open House and Courtyard Unveiling, 10am-2pm. Join us as we unveil our beautiful outdoor garden and courtyard in the secure dement ia un i t . En joy spr ing refreshments and water-ice throughout the day. Enter to win a Phillies prize basket, complete with tickets to a game in June! Call (610) 933-7675 to R.S.V.P. or for more information. http://www.springmillseniorliving.com/

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Derek Chafin & Mandobot, 8:30 PM, $10 adv./ $12 DOS at Steel City C o f f e e H o u s e www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Wolfgang Books-Book Signing w/ Author Robin Black, Free special event at 2 PM. Please arrive early to purchase food and drinks. Sponsored by Wolfgang Books Steel City Coffee House. www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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Annual Golf Outing for PAHS Phantom Football, 1pm at Spring Hollow Golf Course; $75.00 per golfer incl round of golf, cart fees, snacks, beverages, and dinner in the banquet h a l l . Con t a c t Don Car t e r @ 610-933-3979 for more info.

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Phoenixville Historical Society hosts a Historical Military Timeline, r e e n a c t i n g e v e n t s f r o m t h e Revolutionary War through World War II. Reenactors will be dressed in period uniforms. For more information, visit: http://hspa-pa.org/

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Community Music School (of Trappe) holding their Chamber Chorus and Adult Jazz Ensamble Concert at 4pm. 775 West Main Street, Trappe. For more info call 610-489-3676, email info@cmsmusic.org or visit http://www.cmsmusic.org/

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Neighboring Mont Clare Fire Company Celebrates 100 years of service. Firemans ball tonight at River C r e s t G o l f C l u b . h t t p : / /www.montclarefire.org/

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Music in the Grove with Fitzwater Station, with "Mama Kin" from 5pm - 8 pm on the back deck. http://www.fitzwaterstation.com/

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Johny Guitar playing at The Colon ia l Theatre , 2pm. ht tp : / /www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Go Native! Inviting Birds into Your Garden, a special presentation by Chester County Master Gardeners at

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The Phoenixville Public Library, 7pm. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations required. www.phoenixvillepubliclibrary.org

24-25Kimberton Fire Company Donut Days: $5.00 per dozen and $2.50 per half dozen. Cash or Check Payment required at time of pick up. No deliveries. Walk-in requests are filled based upon availability after all pre-orders have been filled. Go online and order your donuts a t : h t tp : / /www.kimbertonfire.org

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Phoenixville Spinners monthly meeting at The Phoenixville Public Library, 6pm-8:30pm. Spinning is the ancient art of turning fiber into yarn. Fourth Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Jean Munson at jeanmunson@verizon.net or Winnie S p o o n t s a t 6 1 0 - 9 3 3 - 1 3 7 5 . www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Phoenixville Borough Council Meeting, 7pm at 140 Church Street. http://www.phoenixville.org/

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Afternoon Music Club Concert at First United Methodist Church, 865 S. Main Street Pxv, 1pm-2:15pm. Performer will be the scholarship winner. In lieu of the usual refreshments following the concert there will be a luncheon. Reservations are necessary and a separate advance payment. Concert is open to the public for the usual $8 requested payment. Contact David Stavrides for more information 6 1 0 - 6 8 8 - 7 7 1 5 o r h t t p : / /afternoonmusicclub.blogspot.com/

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TEDx Phoenixville salon, 7pm at The Colonial Theatre. Theme: Happiness www.thecolonialtheatre.com

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Acou s t i c B rews S i n g e r /Songwriter Contest Steel City Coffee House. This contest will be a true singer/songwriter contest for unsigned singer/songwriters who write their own music and lyrics (no covers). Grand Prize $150.00 + a performance slot at Steel City Coffee House in 2010. Round One, 16 singer/songwriters perform one song. Free event at 7:00pm. www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day at the Phoenixville Area YMCA, 9am-2pm. A special day for older adults to make or renew a commitment to healthy activity and smart health choices. FREE and open to the community. Bring a friend and try

one of our fitness classes. Chair massages, health screenings, health seminar and nutrition information. Receive one ticket for every activity you participate in for a chance to win prizes! For more information, visit:

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The Phoenixville Police Offers Association Annual Magic Show Extravaganza at the Phoenixville Middle School, Thursday, May 27 at 7pm. For more information or for tickets, please call the show office: 800-514-7469 weekdays between 12:30pm and 8pm. Adult tickets only $10 each! Find more info on the Phoenixville Police Department through the Borough's website: www.phoenixville.org

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Music On The Deck with Fitzwater Station, with the duet "Lights Out" from 5pm - 8 pm on the back deck, http://www.fitzwaterstation.com/

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Sweetgrass playing at The Colonial Theatre (Through June 3). For s h o w t i m e s , v i s i t www.thecolonialtheatre.com

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Microsoft Access Intermediate Class at the Phoenixville Public Library, 10am-noon, meets in the Computer Center. Taught by Ernie Tidball, cost $20/pp (payable at class time). For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.phoenixvillelibrary.org

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Birding by Canoe Program with the John James Audobon Center, 9:30-11:30 amAND12-2pm. Join us on a float down Perkiomen Creek while we watch local birds in the height of nesting season. Canoes, paddles, and lifevests are provided. The program will begin with an introduction to paddling. Program is intended for all levels of canoists. Size limited. Preregistration required. Must be age 6 or older. $5.00 for members, $7.00 for nonmembers. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. P h o n e : 6 1 0 - 6 6 6 - 5 5 9 3 , h t t p : / /p a . a u d u b o n . o r g /centers_mill_grove.html

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Saturday Afternoon Bird Walks, 2:00-3:30 pm at the Pavilion of John James Audubon Center. Join an experienced bird watcher from as we enjoy a walk around the grounds. We will provide binoculars and bird identification books! Free for members, $3.00 for nonmembers. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawl ings Rd , Audubon . Phone : 610-666-5593, http://pa.audubon.org/centers_mill_grove.html

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Blue Moose & the Unbuttoned Zippers, 8:30 PM, $10 adv./ $12 DOS at S t e e l C i t y C o f f e e H o u s e www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

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The Letter starring Bette Davis playing at The Colonial Theatre, 2pm. http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

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Music In The Grove for Memorial Day at Fitzwater Station. 4pm - 8 pm with "Sharpless Brothers" and " B a d H a b i t " h t t p : / /www.fitzwaterstation.com/

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Last day of the Phoenixville Historical Societys Special Exhibit on the Meomories of Phoenixville High. www.hspa-pa.org

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N a t i o n a l M o n u m e n t o f Remembrance in honor of Memorial Day at Valley Forge National Park, 3pm. http://www.nps.gov/vafo/

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