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bake table and raffle baskets. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Eleanor Risell at 610287-9520or pvrn@verizon.net. Bowling For Batten: Garrett the Grand will present Bowling for Batten Saturday, Nov. 11, from 12:30to 2:30p.m. at Limerick Bowl, 635W. Ridge Pike, Limerick. Come bowl and have some fun while raising funds to battle Batten disease. Cost per person is $20or sponsor a lane for $100for up to five bowlers. Cost includes snacks and refreshments. Try your luck with the basket raffle and 50⁄50.

Terrific Turkeys: Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Friday, Nov. 17, at 10a.m. andmeet the wild turkeys that call the park home. Visitors will learn about the turkey’s diet, vocalizations and the special display that the male performs. A craft to make and take home will be included. This program is for children ages 3to 7. There is a $4per child suggested donation. Preregistration is required. The registration deadline is Nov. 15. Call 610-948-5170to register. This event will be held weather-permitting, as most of the activities will be held outdoors. Upper Schuylkill Valley Park is located on Route 113in Royersford. Christmas Craft Show: Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church, 40Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, will host its annual Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar Friday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 9p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9a.m. to 3p.m. More than 50area vendors will showcase their authentic, handmade items. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the cafe, have your picture taken with Santa in his workshop, take a chance on the raffle baskets and enjoy homemade goodies from the baked goods table. Live entertainment throughout the event in the Parish Hall. No admission to attend. For more information, contact Sandi at 610-287-8156or solzinski@ churchofsaintmary.org. Model Railroad Open House: The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club will hold its annual Model Railroad Open House Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25 and 26, Dec. 2and 3and Jan. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20and 21, from 1to 5 p.m. at 400S. Main St., Phoenixville. See and hear freight and passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel engines over 700feet of track. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 610935-1126or visit svmrrc.com. PA Redistricting Reform: Congregation B’nai Jacob, Starr and Manavon streets, Phoenixville, will host Make Your Vote Count: Understanding and Ending Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania Nov. 30from 7:30 to 9p.m. Chuck Yeiser, a small business owner in Phoenixville, will explain Pennsylvania’s current redistricting process, demonstrate how it undermines democracy and then offer a solution to the problem. RSVP to admin@congbj.org or through Fair Districts PA Chester County Facebook Event Page. Phoenixville Candlelight Holiday Tour: The annual Phoenixville Candlelight Holiday Tour will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, from 3to 7p.m. Cost: $25. All proceeds will benefit Ann’s Heart Code Blue Shelter and Firebird Theatre. Online purchase available at phxholidaytour.weebly.com. Holiday House Tour : The 2017 Holiday House Tour sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club of Schwenksville will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Three homes, Greenfield Senior Living and three private museums will be featured on the tour. Tickets are available for $20in advance from Women’s Club members or from Anne Rutter at 610-287-7267. More information at gfwcpaschwenksville.org

Church News

First UCC Royersford: First UCC, Royersford, 367Washington St., Royersford. Sunday School for all ages starts at 10 a.m. with the adults studying “What Is the Bible?” by Rob Bell. Worship is at 11a.m. with Carol Hanebury playing the organ. The Rev. Ann Few will be the guest pastor. At 4p.m., pumpkin carving will be held.