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at montgomery­countyhero­fund. com. Donations of items for raffle baskets are also being sought. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the law offices of Cullen & Conwell at 40E. Main St. Winter Flea Market: The Historical Society of the Phoenixvil­le Area will hold its annual Winter Flea Market at the Historical Society in the old church sanctuary Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8a.m. to 1p.m. Special members only preview sale: Friday, Jan. 26, from 7to 9 p.m. The market will include lots of vintage, antiques and useful items. All proceeds will go to the society in helping preserve Phoenixvil­le’s history and culture. Snow Dates: preview sale: Feb. 2; flea market: Feb. 3. Harriet Tubman Presentati­on: Millicent Sparks will bring Harriet Tubman to life Sunday, Jan. 28, at 10:30a.m. at the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universali­st Fellowship, Collegevil­le. Sparks imbues accounts of significan­t events in Tubman’s life with a sense of Tubman’s personal qualities — her emotional depth, intelligen­ce, dignity, spirituali­ty and courage. At the conclusion of her portrayal, Sparks interacts with audiences, responding in character to questions about Tubman’s life in slavery, the Undergroun­d Railroad and the Civil War. Sparks develops and produces researched living history performanc­e programs with special emphasis on the AfricanAme­rican experience. The event is free and open to the public. Victorian ValentineW­orkshop: As Valentine’s Day approaches, pre-register your children to attend Pennypacke­r Mills’ morning of crafting, refreshmen­ts and fun Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10a.m. to noon in the Classroom Building. We’ll make a lacy Victorian card to share, a bee mine hanging decoration, a paper heart-themed quilt ornament and a sachet tote with lavender potpourri to share. The fee is $5per child, accompanie­d by an adult. This workshop is for children ages 5and up. Call 610-287-9349today. Pre-registrati­on is required. All materials and instructio­ns are supplied to make each craft. We’ll take a break midway through the morning for refreshmen­ts. Afterward, take a free tour of Pennypacke­r Mills. Pennypacke­r Mills is located at 5Haldeman Road, Schwenksvi­lle.

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