Bear Facts, June 9, 2014
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REGISTER YOUR CLASSIC CAR:
 
Cruise Night is Going Caribbean!
 
7th Annual Cruise Night 
Saturday, July 19, 2014 
4 - 9 PM
 
New this year:
Caribbean theme
Special appearance: 
Captain Jack Sparrow 
(impersonator) 
Best 'Hawaiian Shirt' Contest 
Special Thanks to Event Sponsor:
Thanks also to In-Kind Event Sponsor:  Waste Management  
 
To register for the event,click here or contact the Building a Better Boyertown Office at 610-369-3054 or manager@boyertownpa.org.  

Building a Better Boyertown 
Gains National Accreditation

Local Main Street programs are the heart and soul of the Main Street movement. To find all nationally accredited and officially designated programs in your area, select a state from the drop-down menu on the national website listing page.  Learn more about official designation  and national accreditation.

 


2014 Business Members
 Business Membership Benefits 
 
TO: Boyertown Area Business Owner
FROM: Building a Better Boyertown
RE: Advertising Opportunity
 
Building a Better Boyertown is offering an opportunity to business owners to advertise on our Route 73 Billboard. An estimated 10,000 people per day travel Route 73, what a great way to get the word out about your business!
  
The rates are as follows for BBB Members:
    • Oley-Boyertown: 3 month commitment @ $75.00
    • Boyertown-Oley: 3 month commitment @ $50.00

The rates for non-BBB Members: 

    • Oley-Boyertown: 3 month commitment @ $225.00
    • Boyertown-Oley: 3 month commitment @ $150.00
Not a member of BBB?  For just $75.00 you can become a member and take advantage of all the benefits that we offer. 

Jeff Graber of Graber Letterin' will assist you in creating your sign and will be paid directly. The approximate cost for the sign is $125.00. When your sign is ready, BBB will be responsible for placement on the billboard.  Please contact Patsy Hahn of Patsy's Potpourri of Gifts at 610-367-2955 or 484-955-2022 (cell) for additional information or to reserve your space.
Stay in Boyertown
The Twin Turrets Inn
Bed and Breakfast
11 East Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA
610-367-4513 or 1-877-877-7897

Packages Available:

Twin Turrets Guest Room

 

Rekindle romance or celebrate at Twin Turrets!  Have dinner at the Carriage House Restaurant, an 18th century farmhouse that offers a special setting; then relax and spend the evening at The Twin Turrets Inn, an internationally recognized B&B. In the morning, a full service breakfast is served at your convenience. 

 

All major credit cards accepted 

Shop in Boyertown

Gramia's Bar and Restaurant

924 W. Phila Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512                610-369-0190 

Enjoy casual dining
Family owned and operated
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
12 beers on tap, including craft beers, domestic, and imported beers.

THIS MONTH
  • Berks County Best Kept Secrets Tour bags available now; June 13 - 28
  • Stop to see us at BMBA sidewalk sale Tues., June 10.  We will be raising money for our relay team, Gramia's Guardian Angels. 
  • Visit us at Boyertown Park for Relay for LifeSaturday, June 21, 10 am - 10 am on Sunday.

Take-out beer from Monday - Sunday; Serving late dinners from Thursday - Sunday


Frecon Farms
501 South Reading Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512 
610.367.6200

Frecon's
RETAIL STORE OPEN 7 DAYS!
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9 am - 7 pm

SATURDAY: 9 AM - 6 PM

SUNDAY: 10 AM - 5 PM

Cherries, peaches, plums, blueberries, apricots, nectarines, raspberries, apples, pears, pumpkins, squash and more. For three generations, we've built our lives around providing Boyertown and the surrounding areas with the best fruit, local produce and specialty food items around through our retail store, farmers' markets, seasonal events and gift baskets.
 
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Boyertown Rita's
309 E. Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown, Pa. 19512

Phone 610-473-0074     Fax 610-473-0102

Click Here to visit our Website

Click the image above to learn more about catering services.
 Be Cool, Eat at Rita's!
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Paty's Potpourri
Unique Gifts for Every Occasion
 Patsy's Potpourri of Gifts
30 East Philadelphia Avenue
Boyertown, PA  19512
610-367-2955 
 
Store Hours:  Thurs. & Fri. 10-6; 
Sat. 10-3
All Things Made in the U.S.A & Local Artisans
10% of $10+ purchases for BBB Card Holder

 ~ Hand Woven Baskets and much 
more ~
Participating in Kidding Around Town Event 6/25 through 8/15 

Shop Local and Keep Local Shops Alive in Boyertown

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Dancing Tree Creations Inc. 
338 S. Ironstone Drive, Boyertown, PA
Dancing Tree
 
 
 
   Thursday thru Sunday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Other hours by chance or appointment
 
We are a working studio incorporating the unique, handcrafted work of over 200 Local and National artisans.
  Relax, Create, and Be Entertained in Boyertown 
Cooking class

 The Kitchen Door

  1 E. Philadelphia Avenue

Ktch Dr Bronze Award

215-307-6202  

 
Open Wed.-Sat. 11 am - 5 pm    
 

 

Wed 11   Caribbean Cooking- Come and taste the islands 
Thu  12   Kitchen Klutz Day- recipes for beginners 
  Fri  13   Strawberry Moon Dinner- demo dinner $45.00 per person- 
 tonight this berry is the star! 
Mon 16   Cowgirl Cookin' - Recipes for the outdoor woman 
 Thu 19   SUSHI - an introduction to the art of sushi 
  Fri  20   Mid Summer's Eve Dinner- demo dinner $45.00 per person- 
 Dishes with a European flair! 
 Sat  21   "BIG and small"- Summer Fun- "cool" recipes for kids 

 

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The Other Farm Brewing Company
128 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA 
610.367.1788
Other Farm
New Hours of Operation:
Monday 7 am to 1:30 pm 
Tuesday 7 am to 1:30 pm 
Wednesday 7 am to 11 pm 
Thursday 7 am to 11 pm 
Friday 7 am to midnight 
Saturday 8 am to midnight 
Sunday 8 am to 5 pm
 
Show your BBB membership card to receive a special discount! 
 
 
Wellness Council of Boyertown
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Ellixson's Tae Kwon Do Academy
 

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP.  LIMITED.
Click Here or Call for More Information.

We help improve physical and mental health, build self esteem and confidence, raise your energy, focus, concentration, and teach self defense
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Serenity
Fitness and Wellness
  
 
[Thrive] Acupuncture Center 
       121 N. Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA  
(610) 367- 1633    
Hours:  Mon - Thur 10:30 - 7:30, Friday 10:30 - 2:30    
 
Thrive 
Thrive Acupuncture, in appreciation to all EMS personnel, is celebrating  
EMS Week with a full month of savings:  May 18- June 18 
$10.00 off massage and 
$10.00 off 1st acupuncture treatment for all EMS workers 
 
Save on massage gift certificates to celebrate
Graduations, Showers & Weddings
Thrive Acupuncture also offers:  Massage Therapy, Herbal Medicines, Nutritional/ Lifestyle Counseling, Acupressure, Tui Na (Chinese Medicine Massage), Cupping, Moxibustion, Detoxification, Fertility and much more....
    
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Massage Solutions, LLC for Women
massage solutions
 
Mary Kelly, LMT/Owner
100 Schaeffer Street
Suite 3 
Boyertown
Click here to view video
(484) 942-8727  

BBB members receive a $10.00 discount on all massages.


  MASTER KIM'S BLACKBELT ACADEMY
 1782 South Main St.
Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505
610-367-1641
 
Get Started Today
To Improve The Quality of Life
For You and Your Family
for new enrollments only
offer good until May 31
 
 
We are the standard of excellence in Martial Arts training 
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ViVy Nails
Expert nail Care
 35 South Reading Avenue
Boyertown, Pa. 19512
610-367-5678
ViVy nails
 
Open Monday -Saturday 
10 am to 7 pm
Open Sunday 1 to 5 pm
Walk-ins welcome!
  
Natural Nail Service
Select manicure
Pedicure Service
Select Pedicure
Artificial nail Service
Waxing Services

CrossFit Fidelity 
CrossFit
Always varied. Always changing. 
Always producing results.
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Boyertown Library
 29 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Boyertown, PA 19512
610-369-0496
Great prizes available for children, teens, and adults just for reading during the Summer Reading Program at the Boyertown Community Library from June 9 - August 16!  Programs for all ages are available as well.    
Call 610-369-0496 or visit www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbo for more information. 
  

www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbo

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39A E. Philadelphia Ave.
Boyertown, PA  19512
 

Dual Exhibits:  Open until June 12, 2014

Jane Ammon's Photographs: "The Clothes They Came to Us In"

and 

KenCrest's ArtWorks!:  Art by Artists with Intellectual

 and Developmental  Disabilities

An important aspect of Studio B's mission includes providing opportunities to enhance lifelong learning, creativity, and health and wellness through the arts while serving as a dynamic "go to" destination for fun and friendship. The exhibit runs through June 12, 2014. In the main gallery the photography of Jane Ammon will feature compelling photographs of 30 internationally-adopted children. In the studio's classroom gallery, the exhibit will feature ArtWorks!-artwork by 25-30 artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities-who attend the KenCrest EmployNet program. All the art on exhibit will be for sale and 100% of the purchase price is returned to the artist.

 

http://www.studiobbb.org


Taylor Backes  

2nd & Washington Streets Boyertown

610-367-4600 

will@dejazzd.com  

Celebrating Spring
 
Since 1981 Taylor Backes has been creating innovative, evocative, traditional and contemporary glass art.   Their work has been integrated into architectural and sculptural projects, used for commercial applications, and become part of museum and private art collections in the United States and abroad.   Their production studio is structured to accommodate a wide spectrum of projects ranging from small, molded objects to large scale, free-form glass sculptures.

 

Photo: A collaboration at Taylor Backes between Karla Trinkley Dexter and Will Dexter.


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 Historic State Theatre
61 North Reading Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512 
484-614-0111

     

8 PM   Friday, June 13: Magician Mike Paldino
Ages 16+ due to mature content and the nature of performance; Doors open 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $10 (advance purchase) or $15 day of show. Show is sponsored by Durango's Saloon, dinner before show! Event Ticket Holders receive 10% off Dinner & Drinks.  (Not to be combined with other discounts or multiple party checks. Valid day of show only.)

    

Friday, June 27:  
Premier  ''TID
and CUBBINS: The Movie"  7 PM  
Filmed / produced by BASH students in Boyertown Area: Dylan Bennett, Aaron Weingard and Colin Wisler.  Full-length movie: 1 hour and 35 minutes; PG-13 for Language; Admission is $10 for advance tickets (available at the box office or online) or $15 day of the show. Box office opens 6:30 p.m.

     

Tickets for all shows can be purchased on the theatre's website before the day of the show, at the box office each night from 6 to 7:30 p.m., or by calling the theatre at 610-367-4737.  The box office is CASH ONLY.

    

We're always looking for businesses to sponsor shows. If you see a show that appeals to you or have an act you want us to consider booking, contact us for sponsorship opportunities.
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Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
85 S Walnut St, Boyertown 
(610) 367-2090 
Museum
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Boyertown Historical Society

43 South Chestnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512

     

Haunted Walks will be held at 8:30 pm the fourth Saturday of each month through October. Tickets are $12.00 ( $10.00 members and students.)  
Paranormal Investigation, 14 June 2014, 8:00 pm
Boyertown Paranormal and Greater Lehigh Paranormal Investigators will be at Serenity Junction, 127 East Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown. Tickets are $25.00 ($20.00 members and students).   

Haunted Boyertown, by Charles J Adams, III is available at all activities of the Boyertown Area Historical Society and Crown Card and Gifts in Gilbertsville, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Durango's Saloon and Other Farm Brewing Company in Boyertown for $15.00.

Wednesday Program, at the Boyertown Area Historical Society, 7:00 pm - no charge
4th June 2014, John Grubb will be speaking about dowsing. Dowsing is the use of a stick or metal rods to locate items underground. He is an expert on supernatural activities and the abandoned iron ore mines located underneath Boyertown.
 
 
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Greg's Canvas
Greg's  Canvas

1119 Ironstone Dr., BOYERTOWNPA 19512

(484) 300-9235

 

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          • SEO
          • Contact me about other services

In this world of ever-changing technology, you must have passion, creativity, and a never stop learning attitude.


The United Way of Boyertown Area
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  United Way of Boyertown  

 
Currently selling United Way Calendars
Campaign Brochures for Adults

 

  
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Such a Neat Freak, Inc.

EverythingPrinting 828A Route 100 N | Bechtelsville, PA 19505

www.EverythingPrint.us | Fax (610) 367-7409 | Phone (610) 367-7444

 
Mon - Fri:  8:30- 5:30

Sat:  9:00-1:00

Sun: Closed

 
New Service:  New digital envelope press prints 1, 2, and 
full color envelopes same day or next day. 

 

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Patt Veterinary Hospital, Ltd.
239 Oberholtzer Rd., Gilbertsville,  PA 19525

 

Visit Our Website:  http://pattvet.com/ 


110 N. Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA 19512 

484-300-9019
    
Current Special:
15% off remote control cellular and solar shades.  
Stop by the showroom to try a demo!
     
Here at Becker Home, we cherish the relationships we have with our clients. The smile we see on their faces from seeing their new d�cor makes us fully vested in every unique, creative solution we provide. From window treatments and upholstery to interior decorating and everything in between - Becker Home will help you rediscover your love for your home. 
   
Areas Served: Pennsylvania: Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County. All local areas, including the Main Line, West Chester, Collegeville, Pottstown, King of Prussia, Doylestown, as well as the Poconos, Delaware and New Jersey Shore Regions.

By: Monique L. Becker, President

The art of elegance.

 www.becker-home.com

 


~Just released ~ 

FREE DINING for fall dates at Walt Disney World

 

Guests can get a FREE* Disney Dining Plan when they purchase a non-discounted 6-Night/7-Day Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package 
Offer valid for arrivals most nights 

Aug. 31-Oct. 3, Oct. 26-Nov. 1, Nov. 9-20, Dec. 12-23, 2014. 

Book by Aug. 8, 2014.  
Free Quick-Service dining included when staying at select Value Resorts 
Free PLUS Dining included when staying at select Moderate or Deluxe Resorts    

**Other restrictions apply.  Call for details.

It's not too late to DIVE INTO BIG SAVINGS WITH THIS SUMMER OFFER!

With special benefits and legendary service, Disney Resort hotels are filled with wonder and excitement. And now is a great time for your Clients to take the plunge with huge savings!  Save on rooms at select Walt Disney World� Resort hotels for stays most nights June 15 - Aug. 28, 2014.  Save up to 30% when you stay up to 5 nights*  Save up to 35% when you stay 6 nights or longer*  Save even more when you stay 6 nights or longer and add minimum 6-day Magic Your Way� Tickets to your room!**  Book by June 6, 2014  ** Other restrictions apply.  

Call for details.

 

Judy

484-333-0114   

judy@magicitineraries.com

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PO Box 584, Boyertown, PA  19512 
 610-367-1100         

 

BUSINESS - PERSONAL - LIFE - HEALTH  INSURANCE

  

Mon. - Thurs.  8:00 am to 6:00 pm   

Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm    

Sat. mornings 9:00 am to noon (September thru June)

   

For more information, please contact:   bodyb@bb4ins.com 

  

 

 
Passmore Service Center


YMCA

 

Ronald C. Houck Custom Builders, Inc.

  

Historic Restoration

Painting

Building Restoration

General Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

Stone Work

Re-Point Brick

 

Call today!

Ronald C. Houck

610 682-0428  

 ronbuilder47@aol.com


 Boyertown Vision Center
135 N Reading Ave 
Phone: 610-367-2140

 

Dr. Edward Furman, Optometrist
Keith Reitnauer, Certified Optician

info@boyertownvisioncenter.com

 

Business Hours:

Mon 9:00AM-6:00PM 
Tue 9:00AM-6:00PM 
Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM 
Thu 9:00AM-7:00PM 
Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM 
Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM

 

20% discount to all members for eyeglasses 
(cannot be used with some insurances) 

 

Most Vision Plans Accepted
 
Advanced Hearing Aid Center
137 Montgomery Ave, Ste 206, Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 781-9001 
 
 

 

 
Edward Jones 
115 W Main St ., Suite C - 2nd Flr., Trappe, PA 19426
(610) 489-5554
Edward Jones Coffee
Click Here to Learn More about this new BBB business member
  

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In This Issue
Stay
Relax, Create, and Be Entertained
Receive Great Service
Tree Committee T-Shirts still available
 
Virtual Tours of Boyertown 
 

Dog Days of August 
Saturday August 16, 2014
Come One ~ Come All!
 
To sponsor Dog Days of August contact the office at 610-369-3054 M-F 9AM-1PM.

SPONSOR 

Oktoberfest 2014

THOUSANDS ATTEND
TWO - DAY EVENT
Oktoberfest 2014

About Building a 
Better Boyertown
BBB is a not-for-profit Main Street Revitalization Organization that is dedicated solely to the revitalization of the designated Downtown Boyertown community. We provide Outreach,Business Retention Assistance, Business Recruitment for vacant properties, Visual Merchandising Assistance, Fa�ade Grant Assistance, Promotional Activities and Events, and more, per the National Main Street's Four Point Approach to communities.  BBB is a strong advocate for the Boyertown Community initiative and is active in many strategic partnerships which promote revitalization and reinvestment in the community.

Building A Better Boyertown
3 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512
610-369-3054
www.boyertownpa.org
Manager@boyertownpa.org
 
Buy a Brick  

  Call (610) 369-3054 

to reserve your brick today. 

Engraved walkway
bricks become 
lasting gifts.

 

 
Win $10,000 for our Park 

 

Summer is upon us and the Boyertown Community Park is brimming with activities for you and your family members. 

Click here for more information on how to help win $10,000 for our Park!

 
 
Tree Committee T-Shirts 
Youth: $12; Sm. Med. Lg.
Adult: $15; Sm. Med. Lg. XLg.
Plus Sizes: $17 XXLg. XXXLg.

Tree Committee Shirt
 
For more information call 
 610-369-3054