FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, 2009 THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY HATBORO Location: Hatboro Business District Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Rain or shine. Cost: Free Website: www.firstfridayhatboro.com Greater Hatboro Chamber Of Commerce presents First Friday Hatboro A Celebration of the Arts in Downtown Hatboro First Friday Hatboro will be a showcase for talent June 5 with student musical groups, Miss PA contestants First Friday Hatboro will be a showcase for talent June 5 when close to a dozen musical groups and entertainers will be in downtown Hatboro, including two young women vying for the Miss Pennsylvania title and musical groups from Keith Valley Middle School and Hatboro-Horsham High School in Horsham. Presented by the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the merchants in downtown Hatboro, First Friday Hatboro is a celebration of the arts - with free activities for the whole family - held the first Friday of every month, rain or shine, from 6 to 9 p.m. Gold and black flags designate the businesses that are hosting an event. MISS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, MARISSA MACINTOSH, and MISS MOUNTAIN LAUREL, TRISTALYN BIXLER-KINT, who are hoping for a shot at the Miss America crown if they are successful in the Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Competition June 21 to 27, 2009 in Pittsburgh, will greet First Friday visitors from 6 to 7:30 at Village Pretzels, 36 S. York Road, then will make their way to HATBORO BAPTIST CHURCH, 32 N. York Road, to share their talent. MacIntosh of Abington, a graduate of Abington High School and LaSalle University, was crowned Miss Southeastern PA 2009 in March at a Miss America local competition in Dresher. A registered nurse at Abington Memorial Hospital, she is an accomplished vocalist. Bixler-Kint, a native of York, is a freshman at Penn State University. A nationally titled baton twirler, she is a majorette at Penn State and is the competitive leading college majorette in Pennsylvania. MacIntosh and Bixler-Kint will perform between sets of ANGELS WAKE, the featured band at the church's outdoor "Heavenly Brew Café." The band, whose 6-track EP, "Light Enough to Travel," has just been released, will begin at 7 p.m. Lead singer/acoustic guitar player/songwriter is Daniel Quinn; bass player is AJ LeBresco; Tim Reifsnyder is on the drums; and Ryan Wuebbels, lead guitar. FOUR MUSIC GROUPS FROM KEITH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL will share the spotlight at McMackin Tire Service, York Road and W. Moreland Avenue, beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the Chamber Orchestra. Next, the orchestra and Select Chorus will perform "Eleanor Rigby," followed by the Select Chorus, then the Jazz Band. The evening will end with music by the Van Burens, a faculty band. Down the street, Impact Thrift Stores, 14 E. Moreland Ave., will present musicians from the newest addition to the jazz program at HATBORO HORSHAM HIGH SCHOOL: THE SWING UNIT. Organized by Jazz Studies Director Chris Kuczynski to give students an outlet to perform in different configurations and situations, the group is a collection of high school musicians ranging from duos, trios, quartets and on up. The students from DeLuca Music will show off their talents as well, with performances at the store, 56 S. York Road. Little Corner Kitchen & Scoops Ice Cream Parlor, 101 N. York Road, will host the contemporary sound of "NAMELESS 9;" Edwards Studio, 7 S. York Road, will present JAZZ ARTIST CHRIS BAUER - as well as complimentary wine and cheese - and at This N That Gift Shoppe, 31 S. York Road, Elvis Presley impersonator, "ELVIS PRETZEL" will entertain. The Kidz Klub will celebrate a grand re-opening at its new location, 15 S. York Road, with the help of, "ZOSHER," a Philadelphia-based steel pan drummer who will entertain and also provide a "you can too" session where kids can learn how to play. For additional details about First Friday Hatboro and the June 5 activities, visit www.firstfridayhatboro.com or call the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce at 215-956-9540. Also, during the week leading up to First Friday, shoppers can pick up an updated schedule of FFH events at Hatboro businesses. Photo caption: On hand for First Friday Hatboro June 5 will be Miss Mountain Laurel, Tristalyn Bixler-Kint, and Miss Southeastern Pennsylvania, Marissa MacIntosh, both contenders in the June competition for the Miss Pennsylvania title.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11th, 2009 THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON Location: Carrabba's Italian Grill, 2575 Maryland Rd., Willow Grove 19090 Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $16 per member; $19 per non-members Greater Hatboro Chamber Of Commerce Monthly Networking Luncheon. The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce will host its June networking lunch and business card exchange from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Carrabbas's Italian Grill, Willow Grove. Open to both chamber members and non-members, the business-to-business luncheon provides an open forum for networking, plus an opportunity for those attending to introduce themselves and their businesses to the group. Cost of the luncheon is $16 for chamber members, $19 for non-members. Guests will have several menu options. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the chamber office at 215-956-9540 or sending an e-mail to office@hatborochamber.org. Checks should be made payable to the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce. Future luncheon dates and locations are: Sept. 10 - Café LaFontana Oct. 8 - Mike’s Bar & Grill Nov. 12 – Carrabba's Italian Grill Information & Reservations: 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org

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JUNE 12th, 2009 THE VILLAGE PLAYERS PRESENTS "DROWNING SORROWS" Location: The Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro, PA 19040 Curtain Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 8:00 pm June 8th - Sunday Matinee - 2:00 pm Admission: $12.00 Friday & Saturday; $10.00 Sunday Matinee. "DROWNING SORROWS" A Mystery/Drama Written By: Douglas Post - Directed by: Bob DeMarco - Produced by: Clarissa Thurman Synopsis: A unique play. A young woman is jilted at the altar by her true love, without explanation. He just disappeared. She becomes obsessed with finding him and the reason he left her. After 20 years, she believes she has tracked him down. He is running a bar on a tiny Caribbean island. When confronted, he denies it. Her new husband, desperate to give her some closure so they can move on with their lives, offers him a bribe to pretend to be her long lost love. Is he or isn't he, the man she has been searching for? The plot twists and turns right to the ambiguous conclusion. It is a wonderful story about choices, regrets, letting go of the past and moving on . . . and also love. For Further Information: call 215-675-6774 or visit www.thevillageplayers.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13th, 2009 HATBORO BAPTIST CHURCH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW/FLEA MARKET Location: Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Free to the public; $20 table space for Vendors/Crafters This is our 13th year for Strawberry Fest! Highlights include our always-anticipated Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream, Carnival-type Food and Drink, Handmade Crafts at our Craft Show on the front lawn, Games and Activities for Kids, Lively Music and More! Crafters/Vendors: $20/table space. For an application or more details, please contact Janet at 215/675-8400 (church office) Visit our website: www.hatborobaptistchurch.org

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, 2009 THE UNION LIBRARY OF HATBORO'S ANNUAL TURBO TURTLE RACE a fundraiser for the Union Library of Hatboro Location: Hatboro Memorial Park - behind Hatboro Pool Area Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: The Union Library's Annual Turtle Race features fun activities for the entire family. "Adopted" a turtle will be released into the Pennypack Creek with the first three turtles winning prizes. There is a Cash Prize plus many other prizes. Turtles can be adopted by contacting the library at the number below. The event also features a Giant Slide and Moon Bounce, Turtle pictures, Family Fun and Food. For Further Information: call Harriet Ehrsam, Librarian,at 215-673-1420

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FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JUNE 19th & 20th, 2009 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Location: Hatboro-Horsham High School track, Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Time: 9:00 a.m. Friday to 9:00 a.m. Saturday Relay For Life® of Eastern Montgomery County is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people will gather at Hatboro-Horsham High School and take turns walking or running laps. Each team keeps at least one team member on the track at all times. Relay gives you the power to help accelerate the Society’s advancement toward a future where cancer doesn’t take the lives of our friends and family. Sign up today to become a part of the Relay phenomenon. Together we can accelerate the progress to a cancer-free future.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 27th, 2009 GARDENERS OF CROOKED BILLET ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Gardeners of Crooked Billet are hosting their 5th annual garden tour. Various gardens will be open to the public in Hatboro and the surrounding communities. There is a $5 donation and you can visit the gardens in any order you choose. The self-guided tour begins in the parking lot of Hatboro Federal Savings, York and Rorer Roads. on Saturday June 27th at 11:00AM Rain or Shine. Maps will be distributed at the bank with directions to the gardens on the tour. Garden club representatives will be available for any questions. The Gardeners of Crooked Billet was founded in 1937. Club Meetings are held at The Church of the Advent, Hatboro, PA on the second Thursday of the month during October, November, March and April. The church is located on Byberry Road in Hatboro, parking at Hatboro Federal Bank. Newcomers are welcome! For Further Information: 215-896-7067 or www.pitrone.com/gardeners.html

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