Community News in Brief
Pottstown:
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., for an historical lecture which will open a new exhibit,
“Rise and Shine at the Manor,” at1 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit will run through Nov. 5. Visitors will have a chance to meet Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, as portrayed by Bill Ochester, at 1 p.m. Learn about Franklin’s contributions to everyday life, including the idea of Daylight Savings time. After the lecture, visitors can take a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor and the new exhibit. See how the humble activities of daily life differed from, or were often remarkably similar to, the activities we are familiar with today. There is a suggested donation of $2 per person for the lecture and tour. For more information call 610-326-4014, or visit the website at www.montcopa. org/pottsgrovemanor. Royersford:
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a boating course
“About Boating Safely” on three consecutive Mondays, March 27, April 3 and April 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust, 70 N. Lewis Road, in the lower conference room in back of building. Participants must attend all three classes and pass an exam to receive a certificate. Topics include an introduction to boating, boating law, boat safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating problems, trailering and storing and protecting your boat. Fee is $35. Registration deadline is Monday, March 20. For more information contact Dick McConnell at 484-802-2746 or email sgtmac69@verizon.net.
Oaks:
Lower Perkiomen
Valley Park, New Mill Road, is hosting Bluebird Box Building at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, in the Main Pavilion. Bluebirds, a harbinger of spring, are busy scouting nesting locations, but are often out-competed or displaced by other bird species. Help the local bluebird population by creating a bird box unique to their needs. This workshop is intended for adults and families with children ages 8 and up. Participants can assemble and paint a pre-cut bluebird box, which can be placed in a backyard. There is a $5 suggested donation per box for supplies. Participants will use hammers and nails to build their box from a pre-cut design. All materials will be provided. Preregistration prior to March 10 is required as seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. To register call 610-666-5371. Rain date is March 25.