WITH BEER IN HAND

Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival returns

POTTSTOWN >> Players came ready Saturday as they competed to be crowned the Kan Jam tournament champion.

Every year, hundreds show up to Sly Fox Brewing in Pottstown to enjoy the Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival. Teams register for tournament for a chance to win their weight in Sly Fox beer while playing a game of Kan Jam with a beer in hand.

While teams signed up and competed in the Kan Jam tournament, others could set up a chair, watch the tournament or listen to an assortment of live music throughout the day.

Guests could also partake in a variety of food options set up around the brewery or take a seat at the brewery to enjoy food and beers.

Also on Saturday, the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area in partnership with Sly Fox Brewery hosted a

POTTSTOWN >> The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities held its 8th annual You Gotta Have Heart Caring Community Recognition and Fundraising event on Sept. 26 at The SunnyBrook Ballroom.

“The 2019 Caring Community Awards presented at You Gotta Have Heart honored and recognized four individuals who have made significant contributions towards improving Food Security, Housing Stability, and Supportive Services and Education within and beyond the Greater Pottstown area,” said Barbara Wilhelmy, executive director of the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities.

The 2019 Cluster Community Awards were presented to Valerie Arkoosh, chairwoman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, and Kenneth Lawrence Jr., vice chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

(Acceptance speeches can be heard here: https://www.facebook. com/pcrcoutreach/videos/2401868463263808/).

Additionally, the Helping Hands with Heart Awards were presented to Barbara Cooper, Cluster Community Meals volunteer; and Myra Forrest, volunteer and supporter, past Cluster board member, Community Meals, past fall fundraising event chairperson and member.

The awards were presented by State Rep. Joe Ciresi, who also serve as the event emcee.

Special guest speakers included Pottstown Mayor Stephanie A. Hendrick and State Rep. Tim Hennessey.

The event theme, “Celebrate Service with Heart,” was a call to action that brought together about 200 community stakeholders from the Greater Pottstown area and will directly impact 450 local families per month in need of Food Security, Housing Stability, Supportive Services and Education.

Event guests enjoyed a social hour, buffet dinner, awards, raffle items, inspirational stories, and a video premiere.

About Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities

For over 50 years, through interfaith cooperation, the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities has provided Food Security, Housing Stability, and Supportive Services and Education to address the basic needs of persons within and beyond the Greater Pottstown area.

The Cluster coordinates its programs and referrals to help clients improve their overall stability.

For more information or to give now, call 610.970.5995, or visit pottstowncluster.org.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Players put their game faces on for the annual Sly Fox Can Jam tournament on Saturday. The day’s festivities included live music and plenty of beer.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Team members worked hard to deflect the disks into the Kans and rack up extra points at this year’s Can Jam Music Festival in Pottstown.

SUBMITTED PHOTO From left to right: Cluster Community Honoree Kenneth Lawrence Jr., vice chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; Barbara Wilhelmy, executive director of The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities; State Rep. Tim Hennessey; Pottstown Mayor Stephanie A. Henrick; Cluster Community Honoree Valerie Arkoosh, chairwoman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; State Rep. Joe Ciresi; and Helping Hands with Heart Honoree Myra Forrest.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Teams in Saturday’s Kan Jam tournament at Sly Fox were required to hold a Sly Fox beer in one hand during play as part of the tournament rules.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Teams fiercely competed to knock the disks into the Kans and win the title of Kan Jam champion, plus their team’s weight in beer.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Spectators watched competitors play Kan Jam as the tournament heated up Saturday.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Spectators set up their chairs and blankets on a grassy hill near the brewery Saturday as they enjoyed live music and the Kan Jam tournament at this year’s Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Competitors watched as the opposing teams tried to deflect the disk into the can during Saturday’s Can Jam tournament.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Guests could enjoy an entire lineup of live music Saturday as part of the annual Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival.