Get outside with music at Green Lane Park on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM. This month they are featuring The Southern Edge Band’s versatile musical performance, “The Evolution of County Music”, beginning with the music of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash & Merle Haggard. They’ll mix in some favorite Brooks & Dunn& Garth Brooks, right [...]
By Betsy Natter Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, but traditionally it is the remembrance of those fallen soldiers who have defended and served our nation. Originally called Decoration Day, the practice of laying flowers and wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers began in 1868 following the American Civil War. Remembrances have [...]
By Betsy Natter The sun is warm, the air is cool, flowers are blooming everywhere – it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather in Montgomery County. Several local communities are making it easy by holding outdoor festivals with plenty of music, food and fun for the entire family. Check out your favorite [...]
The Opening Day at the George Taylor House (GTH) – Sunday in the Park with George – is this Sunday, May 21st, from 1-4 PM. Bring your family and friends to the GTH at Lehigh and Poplar Streets in Catasauqua for an afternoon of entertainment, education, and fun! Featured will be: The 2017 opening of our [...]
The 26th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center -- Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA on Sunday, August 27 – 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means [...]
By Betsy Natter Sat. April 22 is Earth Day 2017 and while many organizations sponsor special educational events and project days, recycling and care of the environment is a year-round task. Montgomery County residents can do their part by participating in a variety of recycling programs over the next several months. County sponsored events will [...]
During the week of February 27, McKinley Elementary School in Elkins Park transformed into Seussville to Celebrate Read Across America. The school engaged in a wide array of fun-filled reading-themed activities in celebration of reading. The school celebrated with dress up days, guest readers shared books written by Dr. Seuss, students created artistic renderings of [...]
By Betsy Natter The holidays are fast approaching and the kids will soon be home for winter break. Once the excitement of new toys is over and they’re done playing with the boxes too, it will be time to head out for some family fun. Whether just for your family or out-of-town guests, now’s the [...]
by Edie Weinstein Your 2016 Holiday Guide is sponsored by BKZ Consulting Partners, LLC, a veteran-owned credit card processing provider based in North Wales. BKZ manages and maintains relationships with the best processing and merchant services companies in the United States and delivers that expertise to local businesses. First-hand experience of the strengths and weaknesses [...]
Learn about holiday decorations from the colonial era and make a mini-wreath and mistletoe “kissing ball” in a workshop led by Museum Educator, Lynn Symborski, at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Crafters may bring their own greens or use those provided at the session. This program is suitable for [...]
