Downingtown/Exton FEBRUARY 6, 2019
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VOL XXX • NO 52
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
MOVIE NIGHT
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will present Movie Night on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. The library will screen “First Man,” an award-winning biographical drama of the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. The 2018 film is rated PG-13. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132. INFORMATIVE PROGRAM
The West Caln Historical Society will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. The subject will be the U.S. Supreme Court. The speaker will be Ross Kershey, Hall of Fame coach, historian and college history professor. Admission will be free and open to the public. Attendees may bring old or outdated prescription drugs for safe disposal. COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, will host its monthly community luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m. This month’s menu will feature hot beef sandwiches, salad and dessert. Admission will be free. In the event of inclement weather, the luncheon will be canceled.
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Vintage “Base Ball” Players Seek Teammates By Francine Fulton
Members of the Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester, who come from all walks of life, are eager to talk about the reasons they love to play 1860s-style vintage “base ball,” which is how it was spelled in the 1860s, and to encourage others to join the team. The team will begin its competitive season in April. “It’s a gentlemen’s game. All the players are very friendly and passionate about the history and rules they played by,” said Jordan “Woody” Rajan of Glenmoore, an environmental specialist. “I enjoy dressing the part and re-enacting how games were played back in the 1860s.” Members of the Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester, including Jordan “Woody” Rajan (left photo), Alex “Cardigan” Brian “King” Kraeer of Marmelstein (center photo) and Brian “King” Kraeer (right photo), encourage prospective players to join them in playing 1860s-style See Base Ball Club pg 10 vintage base ball this upcoming season.
Virtual 5K To Benefit International Students By Francine Fulton
The Phoenix Fiction Writers at Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will hold regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Adult writers of fiction are invited to attend for education, empowerment, and constructive criticism of their work. Led by Eric Parmer, the sessions offer writers the opportunity to ask questions about the writing process, read their work out loud, and receive and offer input on the material read. Writers wishing to have their work critiqued should submit their work to Parmer prior to each meeting. The group is free and open to the public. To submit writing samples or for more information, readers may contact Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.
The Scholars’ Promise International Education Foundation is sponsoring a new fundraiser - a Digital Learning Day Virtual 5K. As part of the firsttime event, community members are invited to walk or run a 5K at the Dr. Matt Bramucci Tanna Whitton location of their choice one-day opportunity. “One of the beneanytime between Saturday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, March 3. Proceeds from fits of a virtual 5K is that it’s not isolatthe registration fees will benefit inter- ed to specific day or a specific time so national scholars who are seeking to there is a window of time when it can earn American high school diplomas take place,” he said, noting that those who register for the event will be online. Dr. Matt Bramucci, the foundation’s asked to post details about their 5K executive director, explained that a vir- experience. Bramucci, a resident of Exton, has tual 5K does not limit participants to a See Virtual 5K pg 8
Priori’s Mattress Celebrates 40 Years In Business “It really has been a great 40 years serving the Chester County community,” stated Larry Priori, owner of Priori’s Mattress. The showroom, which has dozens of models on display, is located at 45 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. “I’ve met so many great individuals and families, and I truly appreciate the strong support our business has received from the community,” Priori noted. “They truly adhere to the ‘buy local’ philosophy.” Over the years, Priori’s has strived to
Priori’s Mattress is celebrating 40 years in business. Owner Larry Priori invites customers to stop by the showroom in Downingtown. maintain its mission to “make every effort to find the best mattress for See Priori’s Mattress pg 9
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