Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Hike, pick fruit and walk the dog at these upcoming events
GARDEN SOCIAL IN POTTSTOWN
When: Today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Barth Elementary School, 467 W. Walnut St.
More Details: Learn how to become a Mosaic community garden. The Mosaic Community Land Trust has several gardens in Pottstown where residents are invited to use the spaces to grow fresh produce. Come to the social and learn about the organization while sampling free food. For more information, email wash5000@ msn.com or visit mosaicclt.org.
NATURE HIKE IN EAST COVENTRY
When: Saturday at 9 a.m. Where: Maack Road between Fulmer and Kulp Roads
More Details: The townships Parks, Recreation and Conservation Committee will have a 3-mile nature walk that will explore the Macck Trail and the new Ussler Trail. The community is invited to attend and learn the history behind the open space area. The group will meet 9 a.m. at the parking lot on Maack Road. For more information, visit eastcoventry-pa. gov.
DOG WALK & 5K RUN IN MEDIA
When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road More Details: People can walk or run with their dogs at this fun event. The event will also include a vaccine and microchip clinic, dog contests, agility demonstration and a fall festival. Proceeds benefit the Providence Animal Center. For more information call 610-566-1370 ext. 231 or visit the Facebook event page at www. facebook.com/events/ 10771409 9686457.
HALLOWEEN 5K IN KUTZTOWN
When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Saucony Creek Brewery+ Gastropub, 15032 Kutztown Road
More Details: Participants can either run or walk the 5K distance. The race will start and finish at the brewery. People are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. After the race, food and beer will be serves. The cost to register is $40. For more information, email beer@sauconybeer.com or visit bit.ly/2fh3ZbK.
HARVEST FUN IN WEST CHESTER
When: Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Highland Orchards Farm, 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road
More Details: Families can celebrate the fall harvest season with apple and pumpkin picking at the orchards farm. Other activities over the weekend will include hayrides, hay bale maze, scarecrow building and more. For more information about the event, visit www.highlandorchards.net/ HOInc/Activities.html.