🌱 See how local Girl Scouts transformed a faded schoolyard into color.

Good morning Douglassville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how local Girl Scouts transformed a faded schoolyard into color.
• Want to race across the Douglassville Bridge for a good cause?

Also on today's calendar: 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
• Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boone Girl Scouts paint school mural for Bronze Award project (readingeagle.com) — Local Girl Scouts from Daniel Boone Troop 1052 just completed a colorful new U.S. map mural at Daniel Boone Intermediate Center, refreshing a faded playground landmark for younger students. The Douglassville-area girls planned the Bronze Award project themselves, secured donated materials and township support, and say the mural is meant to bring more joy, learning, and community pride to neighborhood kids.
   

• First Schuylkill Shuffle Brings 5K, 10-Miler and Family Loop to Pottstown (montco.today) — Runners and walkers from Douglassville can join the first-ever Schuylkill Shuffle on Oct. 10 in Pottstown, with the 10-mile course crossing the Douglassville Bridge along the Schuylkill River Trail. The fundraiser supports crucial trail maintenance like storm and sinkhole repairs, and offers distances for all ages plus post-race treats and local beer at Pottstown Riverfront Park.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Douglassville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 →
  Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 238 E High St, Pottstown
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Sip, Support, & Adopt! →
  Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Rd, Douglassville
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Fundraiser →
  Stonersville Social Club, 5580 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 400 Bears at Red Corner Benefit →
  Red Corner Benefit, Douglassville
  12:00 pm
• Stephanie Grace: Amity Township Freedom Fest →
  Daniel Boone Area Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Paranormal After Dark Investigation 4pm @Ridgewood Winery Birdsboro 1.10.26 →
  Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Ave, Birdsboro
  4:00 pm
• Paranormal After Dark Investigation 4pm @Ridgewood... →
  Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Ave, Birdsboro
  4:00 pm
• Thirsty Thursday: Comedy Open Mic Competition with Die Laughing →
  Pottstown PA
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Pottstown WIC Pop-up Farmers Market →
  MFHS Pottstown WIC Center, 700 Heritage Drive, Suite 702, Pottstown
  10:00 am
• Laughter is the best medicine, a GSK inspired comedy fundraiser →
  Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 238 East High Street, Pottstown
  6:30 pm
• Laughter is the Best Medicine: A GSK-Inspired Comedy Fundraiser →
  Pottstown PA
  6:30 pm
• Heather Shaw →
  SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, 1710 Ridge Rd, Pottstown
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors.
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• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2548) in Pottstown. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Douglassville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pottstown

• 'Office' Star Headlines 4th Pottstown Film Festival, Oct. 9-11 (travelswiththepost.com)
• New Schuylkill River Trail connection celebrated (pottsmerc.com)

Birdsboro

• Personalized mRNA Vaccine Shows Positive Results in Late-Stage Melanoma Trial - Penn Medicine (oncodaily.com)

Phoenixville

• Scammers Pose As Phoenixville Police, Demand Bitcoin Payment (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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