Downingtown/Exton SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Lancaster-based Christian theater group Piercing Word will perform its “Parables of Jesus” during the 9:30 and 10:55 a.m. contemporary services on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown. The performance will feature a storyteller who, together with a small ensemble, will bring the parables of Jesus to life through stylized movement and sound. Refreshments will be available following both services, with the opportunity to meet members of the ensemble after the 10:55 a.m. service. For more information, visit https://piercingword.org or call the church at 610-269-1545. COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, invites the public to a free community luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. The menu will consist of hot dogs, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert and a beverage.
4-H Names Spirit Award Winner pg 10
Annual Hay Creek Festival Slated pg 7
Teri’s Run Set For Sept. 6 In Downingtown By Francine Fulton
The 18th annual Teri’s Run and Twilight Walk, featuring a 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk and a children’s run, will take place in Downingtown on Friday, Sept. 6. The race is held in honor of Teri Valocchi, a native of Downingtown, who passed away in February of 2002 at the age of 48 from complications of scleroderma. Because of Teri’s love of taking part in challenging events, including marathons and triathlons, her family decided it would be fitting to hold a running event in her honor. “She was a big competitor. She loved biking, running and swimming. She actually got a few of her sisters into doing triathlons (with her),” said Alicia Ash, Teri’s niece. “She liked to run at night. The house where she grew up was at the intersection of Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, where we start the race.” See Teri’s Run pg 10
Participants of all ages took part in last year’s Teri’s Run. This year’s event, featuring a 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk and a children’s run, will be held on Sept. 6 in Downingtown.
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat, 31 Lasso Drive, Honey Brook, will hold its annual spaghetti benefit supper on Friday, Sept. 13. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Carryout meals will also be available. Tickets will be available at the door and will be discounted for children ages 3 to 9. For information, call 610-273-3969.
By Francine Fulton
Clark (left photo) and Cassy (right photo) are currently available for adoption from Spay and Save Inc. The rescue is also looking for volunteers to care for cats that are temporarily housed at local pet stores. By Francine Fulton
In addition to needing foster families and people willing to adopt dogs and cats, Spay and Save Inc., a nonprofit pet rescue organization that serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery
counties, is in need of people willing to spend time with cats and kittens that are housed at local pet stores while waiting for their permanent homes. Volunteers are needed at the Petco stores in Exton, Paoli and Limerick to perform routine maintenance, like See Pet Rescue pg 2
The West Chester Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), a nonprofit organization that promotes positive educational opportunities for women, will present a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 21, that will feature an English tea party and a premiere showing of the “Downton Abbey” movie. The tea social will take place at the West Chester United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The tea will be followed by a private showing of the movie at the Regal Downingtown theater, 100 Quarry Road, Downingtown. To reserve a ticket by Monday, Sept. 9, readers may email Alice Bogert at abogert57@gmail.com. Attendees of the fundraiser, which is open to both men and women, will See Tea Party pg 8
Anne Hoffman (right) and Judy Helker, members of the West Chester Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, invite the community to a tea party and “Downton Abbey” movie screening on Sept. 21.
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The Owen J. Roberts (OJR) Music Parents Organization (MPO) will hold its fourth annual community yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the OJR Middle School, 881 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown. Proceeds will benefit the OJR Middle and High School bands. Community members are invited to participate by renting yard sale spaces to sell their own merchandise. New this year is that local businesses and homebased business vendors are invited to participate. “I have home-based businesses like 31, Paparazzi jewelry and Scentsy already registered,” said event chair Amy Kirk. Yard sale items will include See OJR pg 10
Pet Rescue Seeks Volunteers Group To Host Tea Party, Movie Screening
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Yard Sale Will Support OJR Musicians By Francine Fulton
“DISCOVERING CHRIST”
2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine, will host “Discovering Christ,” a sevenweek series designed for people who want to learn more about Christ. Sessions will be held on Sundays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 10, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the church’s Celebration Center. Participants will share a meal, a video, and fellowship through small group discussion. To learn more, call 610-380-9045 or visit www.saintpeterchurch.net.
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