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AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH - 717 W Main St, Trappe, PA, 19426

Join us as we give thanks for our pets, celebrate creation, and remember the ministry of St. Francis. Bring your pet, favorite stuffed animal, or picture for a special blessing.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals – AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Blessing of the Animals – AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Join us as we give thanks for our pets, celebrate creation, and remember the ministry of St. Francis. Bring your pet, favorite...

Rivet: Canteen & Assembly

The 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival returns to Downtown Pottstown October 9–11, 2026, bringing three days of independent films, documentaries, student films, filmmaker Q&amp;As, industry professionals, special events and more to High Street.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-camera-pottstown-4th-annual-film-festival-with-special-guest-tickets-1987914622148?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-pdffiller-skip="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL CHARITY - GREEN ALLIES</a>
This year’s festival is headlined by <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0281212" data-pdffiller-skip="1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Philly’s own Kate Flannery</a>, best known as Meredith Palmer on NBC’s The Office. Flannery will join the festival for a special Opening Night screening and live Q&amp;A discussing The Office, her career in television and film, her Philadelphia-area roots and more.
Saturday features a full day of programming, including a Student Film Block, short films, documentaries and filmmaker Q&amp;As, along with a special Industry Panel featuring a professional actor, director and Los Angeles producer discussing the realities of working in film and television and answering questions from the audience.
Festival Founder and Director (and Pottstown&nbsp;Native)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1428828" target="_blank" data-pdffiller-skip="1" rel="nofollow noopener">Kyle Klaus</a> will also present a special screening of his first filmmaking experience from college, bringing his filmmaking journey full circle more than 20 years later.
Saturday evening will be headlined by the feature documentary BLOOD &amp; GUTS, followed by the festival’s official afterparty at JJ Rattigan’s.
The festival continues Sunday with additional documentary screenings and Q&amp;As before concluding with the 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Awards Ceremony.
Now entering its fourth year, the Pottstown Film Festival was created to bring independent filmmakers, actors and entertainment-industry professionals to Pottstown while giving the community an opportunity to experience great films, meet the people behind them and learn more about the filmmaking process.
Single-day tickets and All-Access Passes are available now. Use promo code KYLE4 for 25% off tickets.
🎬 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival 📅 October 9–11, 2026 📍 Downtown Pottstown, PA - Rivet Canteen and Assembly

Local Event: ‘The Office’ Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11

Pottstown

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The 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival returns to Downtown Pottstown October 9–11, 2026, bringing three days of independent...

‘The Office’ Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11

October 11th, is Pastor and Staff Appreciation Day.&nbsp; At Augustus, we are blessed to have a fantastic and talented staff of three dedicated pastors (Pastor Weleck, Pastor Kochenderfer, and Pastor Martha Kriebel), a Director of Music, Organist, Director of Christian Education, a Parish Administrator, and a Sexton on staff.&nbsp; In honor of our pastors and staff, and in celebration of this national event, WELCA and the Outreach committee will be hosting a coffee hour after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM services.&nbsp; Please be sure to stop by for a quick bite and for this opportunity to express to them your appreciation for all they do, both at Augustus and as community leaders.

Local Event: Pastor & Staff Appreciation Day – AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH - 10:30 AM

Pastor & Staff Appreciation Day – AUGUSTUS...

October 11th, is Pastor and Staff Appreciation Day.  At Augustus, we are blessed to have a fantastic and talented staff of...

Pastor & Staff Appreciation Day – AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH - 10:30 AM

Online Auction

Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bid via our free app or online at alderferauction.com
This Collectors Auction brings together jewelry and watches, Native American jewelry, silver, fountain pens, Asian antiques, historical material, period furniture, bronze sculpture, Persian rugs, and an extensive selection of fine art.
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Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). 
 
The opening portion of the sale features gold and silver jewelry, Native American and Southwestern jewelry, sterling silver, collectible fountain pens, and watches. Watch offerings include Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, and IWC Schaffhausen, accompanied by antique and modernist silver table and decorative objects, and writing instruments by S.T. Dupont, Montblanc, Pilot, and Waterman. 
 
The sale then moves into Asian decorative arts and antiques. Japanese material includes Satsuma pottery, porcelain, lacquerware, tetsubin kettles, bronze and silver objects, along with 19th-century samurai armor. Japanese art includes woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige II and Kiyoshi Saito. Chinese offerings encompass jade and hardstone objects, snuff bottles, cloisonné, carved and decorative objects, paintings, furniture, screens, bronze, and a Famille Verte porcelain brush pot. 
 
Historical material ranges from early manuscripts and American documents to militaria and archival material. Among the offerings are a President James Monroe autograph on a land grant and an autographed Theodore Roosevelt copy of Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. Additional material includes 16th/17th-century Armenian manuscript pages, early American newspapers, Civil War items, a 19th-century Pennsylvania family archive, patent models, and an Imperial Russian Caucasian kindjal dagger. 
 
Furniture and decorative arts include a Baker Milling Road writing desk, Dutch marquetry bombe cabinet, Georgian and French furniture, Campaign and folk-art pieces, Chinese furniture, and other period furnishings. Bronze sculpture includes works by Tim Cotterill along with additional American, European, and Asian sculptural and decorative metalwork.Persian rugs include Tabriz, Farahan Sarouk, Mohtasham Kashan, and Bidjar examples. 
 
The sale concludes with a substantial fine art section spanning Pennsylvania and Bucks County art, landscapes, city scenes, portraiture, abstraction, prints, photography, and works on paper. Artists include Walter Emerson Baum, Robert Spencer, Giovanni and Antonio Martino, Bernard Badura, Benton Spruance, Ranulph Bye, Stow Wengenroth, Humbert Howard, Elizabeth Osborne, Christopher G. Willett, Alan Fetterman, Bert Stern, and Colin Campbell Cooper. 
 
Preview | 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 
In-House | No Appointment Necessary 
Tuesday, October 13th
| 9AM – 3PM 
Wednesday, October 14th
| 9AM – 3PM 
 
Buyer’s Premium Applies. AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 and Opening October 7th on the Main Line – 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. 215-393-3000. See website for Terms &amp; Conditions. <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AlderferAuction.com</a>. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

Local Event: Collectors Auction | Fine Jewelry | SIlver | Artwork | Asian Antiques | Historical | Furniture

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Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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This...

Collectors Auction | Fine Jewelry | SIlver | Artwork | Asian Antiques | Historical | Furniture

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival in Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!!Kids under 12 are FREE with a ticketed parent/guardian!
Saturday VIP ONLY Hours: 9am-10am
Saturday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission: 10am-5pm
Sunday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission:&nbsp;10am-4pmMore details &amp; information available at: <a href="https://www.pachocolateandcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pachocolateandcoffee.com</a>

Local Event: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters,...

Navigating through life&rsquo;s transitions&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re embarking on some spring time downsizing, moving, or settling an estate&mdash;can be challenging, especially when it involves parting with personal belongings or the estate of a loved one. At Alderfer Auction, we understand the emotional and logistical complexities of organizing an estate sale. Our compassionate and professional team is here to guide you through every step, ensuring a respectful and efficient process that honors your needs and those of your loved ones.
Why Choose Alderfer Auction for Your Estate Sale Needs?
Alderfer Auction stands out in the estate sale market for our empathetic approach and our commitment to delivering exceptional service. We are experts in managing estate sales with the utmost respect and dignity, ensuring that every item is handled with care. Our services are designed to remove the burden from families during transitions or difficult times, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Our estate sale services are structured around a clear, straightforward process that provides peace-of-mind and ease of execution. Here are the current five easy steps we follow to ensure a successful estate sale:
1.&nbsp;Cataloging On-Site: Our Estate Sales Team sorts, describes &amp; photographs your home contents into an online auction catalog.
2.&nbsp;Marketing: The Alderfer Auction Marketing Team advertises your auction to a global audience through our bidding platform, mobile app, online marketing, email &amp; social media platforms.
3.&nbsp;Selling/Online Auction: The auction is open for online bidding 10-14 days prior to closing, which boosts competitive bidding and leads to the highest fair market value for your personal property.
4.&nbsp;Supervised Pick-up: After the auction closes, we supervise and assist buyers on Pick-up Day in order to minimize foot traffic through your home.
5.&nbsp;Consigner Payment: 21 business days following the auction, we will send you a check of your auction proceeds.
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