John Tough

Chester County

Justin Heinze

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Phoenixville

Pennsylvania

June Bakan

Tredyffrin-Easttown

Montgomery County

Lower Providence

Malvern

Limerick-Royersford-Spring City

Perkiomen Valley

Norristown

Pottstown

Delaware County

Radnor

Marple Newtown

West Chester

Phoenixville Public Library

Many parents believe Snapchat is just a harmless app for sending silly photos and staying in touch with school friends, but the reality behind the screen is vastly different.
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Snapchat Safety for Parents”, on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM, at the Library.
The featured speaker, Attorney Zachary Yurick, is a former Chester County Child Abuse Prosecutor who now represents harmed families against Snap Inc. 
This eye-opening session teaches parents exactly how predators manipulate features to target and exploit kids, alongside the very real warning signs of social media addiction. 
Attendees will walk away with:&nbsp;
<ul><li>Practical, immediate strategies to actively monitor behavior and spot red flags.&nbsp;</li><li>A&nbsp;"Digital Defense Checklist" to make the app safer for your teens today.</li><li>Step-by-step instructions on how to implement Snapchat’s actual safety features, and expert knowledge on where they commonly fail. </li></ul>
About the Speaker: Zack is a dedicated trial attorney who has spent his career serving as a fierce voice for vulnerable children and crime victims. His work earned him the 2023 Prosecutor of the Year Award and the 2024 Crime Victim Advocacy Award. Most recently, he was named a 2026 Nextgen Superstar and Main Line Today’s Top Crime Victim Attorney for his work representing harmed children and their families. He leverages his unique investigative background to expose platform vulnerabilities, hold tech giants legally responsible, and provide communities with the critical education parents need to protect their children.
This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be&nbsp; livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at <a href="https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/snapchat-safety" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/snapchat-safety</a> or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email <a href="mailto:mpinto@ccls.org">mpinto@ccls.org</a> for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
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Local Event: Veteran Child Abuse Prosecutor Exposes: How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Snapchat

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Alderfer Auction is expanding its local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales office in Wayne, PA, starting Wednesday, October 7th.
 Located at 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C (above The UPS Store), the office will be open weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
 Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are welcome with a limit of two items. For larger collections, please arrange a dedicated in-home consultation. To schedule an appointment, email&nbsp;preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000.
The Wayne office will be led by Allyson Babcock, an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraising industry. A resident of the Main Line community with a background rooted in her family's decades-long antique business and a degree from Brown University, Allyson specializes in American Furniture, Fine Art, and decorative arts, providing USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and equitable distribution.
The new location invites the local community to bring in a wide variety of items for evaluation and consignment, including:
Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Historical | Musical Instruments | Collectibles | Estate Sales&nbsp;
Because the second-floor office is accessible via stairs only, staff are available to meet clients at their vehicles to assist with carrying items.
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Alderfer Auction: 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne PA 18097 | 215.393.3000 | www.alderferauction.com } AY002260

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SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook

Breast Intentions brings Missy Hall and Maureen Ferguson together for a night of comedy, storytelling, and conversation about cancer, the bodies we live in, survival, and everything that comes with it. Laugh, connect, and help us make something good out of the things we never asked for.
Proceeds benefit Still Rise Farms where meals, movement, mindset, and medicine meet.
Still Rise Farms provides retreats, education, and community-centered wellness programs for people navigating cancer, chronic illness, and recovery, helping extend care beyond treatment.

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Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards

🔥 Test your Firebird (and Phoenixville) knowledge at the second annual FIREBIRD QUIZZO Festival fundraiser night at FUN DUNGEON on Thursday, October 8th at 8 PM. 🔥
Your $20 contribution at the door supports the 2026 Firebird Festival and includes:
✨ Unlimited arcade games, pinball, pool and darts all night ✨ Firebird Quizzo ✨ Firebird Festival 20th Anniversary fireball orange vinyl LP + download card ✨ A limited-edition holographic 2026 Firebird sticker ✨ One entry into the Fun Dungeon Prize Pail raffle at Quizzo intermission
In addition, we'll be serving an exclusive cocktail — The Dungeon Firebird — made with bourbon, pineapple juice, grenadine and cinnamon, with an orange and cherry garnish. A portion of every sale will go directly to the Festival. 🔥🍹
So bring your brainpower, your besties and your festival spirit for a night of fun, games and community magic. Come play, laugh, compete and help us keep the Firebird burning. 🔥🐦‍🔥
21+ | $20 at the door | No advance ticketsFB EVENT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19Ph3qqaEY/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/share/19Ph3qqaEY/</a> 
ABOUT:
The Phoenixville Firebird Festival is one of the Philadelphia region's most unique and anticipated annual events. At its center is a towering 20-foot Phoenix that takes approximately three months to build and represents hundreds of hours of community effort.
The 2026 Firebird Festival costs approximately $70,000 to produce — yet remains completely FREE for the public to attend. Fundraisers like Firebird Quizzo help make that possible.
More info at <a href="https://www.firebirdfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">firebirdfestival.com</a>
#phoenixvillefirebirdfestival2026 #ignitethenight #firebirdfestival #phoenixville #arcade #brewery

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FIREBIRD QUIZZO (21+) Festival Fundraiser

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AUTUMN UNDER THE GLASS - A GREENHOUSE FALL FESTIVAL
Mingle with friends as you graze on delicious food and beer while enjoying the greenhouse plants, water fountain, &amp; string lights! Chill by the fire pit listening to live music, get in on a game of corn hole, and browse our Pop-Up Artisan Market featuring goods made by talented Camphill Soltane artists with intellectual differences. Be sure to visit the coffee and dessert bar when you're finished shopping!&nbsp;
Proceeds from this event provide creative courses, job training, social gatherings, and employment for adults with disabilities through the mission of Camphill Soltane!

TICKETS &amp; SPONSORSHIPS
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Tredyffrin Township Building

Opening Reception: October 9, 5 - 7 pm. Experience a stunning showcase of original works by over 20 regional artists capturing the spirit of Valley Forge Park. Everyone is welcome to join us for the opening reception and cast their vote for the People’s Choice award.

Local Event: Valley Forge Park: Then and Now Juried Art Exhibit

Valley Forge Park: Then and Now Juried Art Exhibit

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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

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Main Line Unitarian Church

Dave Nachmanoff and Liz Bligan present a concert for kitties, in support of PALS, the no-kill cat rescue and shelter, on October 10th at 4:00 pm -- early enough so the kiddies can stay for the whole show and the seniors don't have to drive in the dark!Dave Nachmanoff is a singer/songwriter who also spent nearly 20 years as Al Stewart's opening act and lead guitarist on tour (you may have seen them at the Colonial Theater many times!). Liz has been singing with Dave, including opening for Al (and singing backing vocals with Al on stage) and singing backing vocals on three of Dave's albums.Tickets are $30 in advance, and ALL $30 GOES TO PALS!! $35 at the door, cash only, but please buy in advance so we know how many to expect!

Local Event: Dave Nachmanoff and Liz Bligan In Concert!

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Dave Nachmanoff and Liz Bligan In Concert!

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St Peter's Episcopal Church

Calling all friends of a feather, including bird lovers, nature nerds, curious kids, and anyone who loves a good fall festival! Flocktoberfest 2026 is a free, family-friendly celebration of birds, nature, creativity, and community, held in honor of World Migratory Bird Day.
Join us on Saturday, October 10, from noon to 4 PM at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 121 Church Street, Phoenixville, for an afternoon filled with things to see, hear, try, and discover.
Flocktoberfest is organized by Sprout Reach in partnership with Valley Forge Audubon Society, Bird Town Pennsylvania, ReReRe Plastics of the Phoenixville Green Team, Indian Run Environmental Education Center, Canadian Tuxedo, Phoenixville Borough’s Tree Advisory Committee (TAC), and the Phoenixville Area Senior Center (PASC).
<h3>Every Bird Counts, and Every Observation Matters!</h3>
This year, Flocktoberfest falls on the autumn observance of World Migratory Bird Day, a global celebration held each spring and fall to coincide with the remarkable seasonal journeys of migratory birds. The 2026 theme, “Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter!”, celebrates the power of community science.
A bird spotted from a kitchen window, recorded during a walk through a park, or entered into a citizen science project can become part of a much larger body of information. Together, these observations help scientists understand bird populations, migration patterns, changing habitats, and emerging threats.
That makes Phoenixville an especially fitting place to celebrate.
<h3>Proud to Be a Bird Town</h3>
We are proud that Phoenixville is an official Bird Town Pennsylvania community. The Borough joined the Bird Town Pennsylvania program in 2024 as part of its commitment to making Phoenixville a healthier and more welcoming place for birds, wildlife, and people.
Through the program, municipalities, organizations, and residents work together to restore habitat, support native plants, reduce threats to birds, encourage community science, and help people discover the wildlife living right outside their doors.
Flocktoberfest is a chance to celebrate that commitment and discover how each of us can be part of it. You do not have to be an expert birder. In fact, you do not even have to know a chickadee from a nuthatch. Curiosity is enough!
Get an up-close look at live birds of prey, explore the Bird-Friendly Cloister Garden Observatory Sanctuary, and discover how yards, gardens, balconies, and community spaces can provide food, water, shelter, and habitat for birds.
Learn about the art and science of nature journaling, using both traditional and digital tools to slow down, look closely, and record what you notice. Then put those observation skills to work through citizen science and STEM activities that show how everyday observations can contribute to real scientific research. Around the world, observations made by volunteers help researchers track bird populations, understand migration, identify important habitat, and guide conservation efforts.
There will be plenty for younger flock members, too. Enjoy bird-themed activity tables and hands-on nature activities, listen to live music from the Singing Songbird Series, and meet people from local organizations working to protect birds, wildlife, and the environment.
You can also explore practical ways to reduce plastic use at home, learn how everyday choices can make our community safer for birds, and find out how your own property can become part of Phoenixville’s growing network of bird-friendly spaces through the Bird Habitat Recognition Program.
Whether you keep a life list of every bird you have ever seen or can only tell cardinals from the LBJs (“little brown jobs”), you belong at Flocktoberfest. Come wander, listen, observe, sketch, make something, meet a raptor, try some citizen science, and celebrate the extraordinary birds that live in and migrate through our community.
Most of all, come help us celebrate something worth being proud of: Phoenixville is a community that recognizes that caring for birds, habitat, and the natural world makes our Borough a healthier, more beautiful, and more connected place for everyone.
Admission is free, and all are welcome!
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, noon–4 PM Where: Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 121 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Parking: Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street.
Bring your curiosity, bring a friend, and come flock together with us!

Local Event: Flocktoberfest 2026

Flocktoberfest 2026

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Gerhard's Appliance

Eagles London Game Day Tailgate at Gerhard’s Phoenixville 🦅 Join us at Gerhard’s Appliance in Phoenixville on Sunday, October 11, as we cheer on the Birds across the pond! Former Philadelphia Eagles chef Tim Lopez will be joining us for a special morning tailgate featuring live game-day cooking on WITT Pizza Ovens. Meet Chef Lopez, hear some of his Eagles stories, and check out his Super Bowl LII Championship ring! Plus, purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win an Eagles Green WITT PICCOLO Rotante Pizza Oven, with proceeds benefiting Ron Jaworski’s 2026 Holiday Bike Drive.&nbsp;Space is limited — RSVP today at RSVP@GerhardsAppliance.com

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Eagles London Game Day Tailgate

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

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

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St John's Lutheran Church

4:00 pm, Sunday, October 11, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville presents Dr. Carol Williams, an internationally acclaimed concert organist, composer and educator from a Welsh musical family. Appointed Hull City Organist in the United Kingdom in 2026, she also holds the title of San Diego Civic Organist Emerita (2001-2017), reflecting a distinguished career spanning two internationally renowned civic concert organs. Renowned for her captivating performances, Dr. Carol combines virtuoso artistry with an engaging stage presence, and a subtle straight-faced British wit that has delighted audiences around the world.
Tickets are not required but a freewill offering, with a suggested donation of $10, will be received.

Local Event: Dr. Carol Williams, Concert Organist

Dr. Carol Williams, Concert Organist


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Online Auction

Alderfer Auction presents an Inventory Reduction of Penncora Productions in Phoenixville, PA
Bid now on a large collection of contemporary furniture and event furnishings, with seating, coffee and side tables, consoles, bar tables, decorative accessories, lighting, Halloween props, and commercial-style décor. The sale includes substantial quantities of coordinating pieces, making it well suited to buyers furnishing homes, offices, hospitality spaces, event venues, lounges, and entertainment areas.<a href="https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/170131?category=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and Bid On This Auction</a>
Bid online now through Monday, October 12th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.
The sale opens with a large selection of IKEA furniture, including LACK coffee and side tables in red lacquer, white, and black-brown finishes, along with MALM red lacquer rolling console tables. Additional contemporary tables include angular geometric Volker coffee tables, faux marble tables, community-style bar tables, wooden counter stools, ottomans, and decorative vases.
A sizable Halloween and theatrical décor section includes life-size horror props, an animatronic figure, zombies, vampires, scarecrows, skeletons, skulls, severed-head and body-part props, bats, spiders, ravens, black cats, cauldrons, faux laboratory glassware, tombstones, masks, prop weapons, pillory stocks, camouflage netting, and decorative pumpkins. The assortment ranges from smaller decorations to full-size display pieces suited to seasonal installations and event décor.
Furniture continues with banquette seating, Adirondack chairs, glass-top accent tables, Xavier dining chairs, upholstered side chairs, storage ottomans, Mid-Century Modern style pedestal tables, metallic accent tables, mirrored pedestals, and Uttermost furnishings. Lighting includes large cut-crystal 15-light chandeliers with transport crates, while additional décor includes mirrored and metallic-finish console tables.
The later portion of the sale is particularly strong in lounge and event seating. Offerings include grey high-back and Moonstone sofas, metallic gold faux leather sofas, tufted leather ottomans, white faux leather daybed benches, upholstered benches, mustard velvet armchairs, bar stools, and oversized ottomans. Recognizable furnishings include TOV bar and counter stools, West Elm Homer accent chairs, Pasha Furniture extra-high-back chairs, Office Star armchairs, and multiple pieces from Uttermost and Revelation by Uttermost.
Distinctive seating includes Uttermost Willa armchairs and Nadira canopy chairs, along with Bertoia-style diamond chairs with wire mesh shells. The catalog also includes rustic barn-door tables, mirrored side bars and consoles, black maple side bars, chrome-and-glass tables, metal pedestal tables, baseball-glove-themed children's chairs, and numerous coordinating benches and accent pieces.
Overall, this auction is heavily focused on contemporary, hospitality, lounge, and event furniture, with many matching and repeat pieces that can be purchased in groups for coordinated interiors.
Pick Up By Appt. in Phoenixville, PA.
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

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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

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Montgomeryville-Lansdale

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Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Longwood Gardens, 419 Conservatory Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

<h1>From Childhood to Independence: A Night at Longwood Gardens with Amigos de Jesús</h1>
In a country where poverty, limited educational opportunities and economic insecurity can leave young people with few choices for their futures, Amigos de Jesús is working to create another possibility: helping vulnerable children grow into educated, healthy and independent adults with the skills and opportunities to build their lives in Honduras.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Amigos de Jesús will bring that story to Longwood Gardens for Growing Together with Amigos, an evening celebrating the children and young adults of Amigos and inviting the greater Philadelphia community to become part of their journey.
Amigos de Jesús provides a safe and nurturing home for vulnerable children in Honduras, but its work does not end with providing a safe place to live. The organization walks alongside children from childhood into adulthood, providing education, healthcare, emotional support, faith formation, life skills and opportunities designed to prepare them for healthy, independent lives.
“Our goal isn't simply to care for a child today,” said Kelley Jackson, President and CEO of Amigos de Jesús. “We have to ask what success looks like when that child becomes an adult. Are they educated? Are they healthy? Do they have the skills and confidence to work, manage their lives and build a future within the realities of Honduras? That is the journey we are committed to.”
Guests attending Growing Together with Amigos are invited to enjoy Longwood Gardens throughout the day before gathering in the Fountain Room from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception, stories and updates from Honduras, and a private illuminated fountain show.
The evening is designed not only to raise critical funds for the mission, but also to introduce new people throughout the region to Amigos de Jesús and the many ways individuals, families, schools, churches and businesses can become involved.
Tickets are $200 per person and include untimed admission to Longwood Gardens for the day, the evening reception and private illuminated fountain show.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
Growing Together with Amigos Thursday, October 15, 2026 Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA Reception: 5:30–9:30 p.m. Tickets: $200 per person
For tickets and additional information, visit:
<a href="https://www.amigosdejesus.org/longwood2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.amigosdejesus.org/longwood2026</a>

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Growing Together with Amigos 

From Childhood to Independence: A Night at Longwood Gardens with Amigos de Jesús
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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 

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Retiring? Inventory Reduction? 
Alderfer Auction has been in business for over 60 years providing asset recovery services for financial institutions, banks, attorneys, accountants, insurance companies, individuals, and business owners. We listen to your needs and develop a customized plan to liquidate assets from start to sold. We execute logistics from cataloging, photographing, marketing and advertising, previews and selling and load out. Alderfer Online Auctions maximize exposure, competitive bidding and global reach, our marketing team implements strong campaigns across all social, email and online channels.
We have helped hundreds of sellers with asset recovery and liquidation through transition, retirement, inventory reduction, consolidation, and dissolution. In today's fast-paced market, asset recovery can be a significant challenge for businesses. Alderfer Auction addresses this need by offering construction and farm equipment, restaurants/bars, office, schools, auto shops, manufacturing and machining, vehicle fleets, recreational and real estate liquidation.
Choosing Alderfer Auction for your business liquidation needs comes with a multitude of benefits:
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 <li>Orderly liquidation:
 auction is a time driven process meeting the needs of sellers and buyers.</li>
 <li>Recoup Spent Tax Dollars:
 Convert your idle assets into cash, effectively recouping taxes spent on purchasing those assets.</li>
 <li>As-Is Sales with No Contingencies: Enjoy a hassle-free selling process without the need for repairs or improvements, ensuring a quick and efficient liquidation.</li>
 <li>Free Up Inventory Space:
 Clear out space occupied by unused or surplus inventory and equipment, making room for new and more productive assets.</li>
</ul>
Contact our Business Liquidation Specialist, Mike Gribbin, today at 215.393.3031 or email <a href="mailto:mike@alderferauction.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mike@alderferauction.com</a>
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/services/business-liquidation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">View More Business Liquidation Details On Our Website</a>
AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; Opening October 7th on the Main Line &ndash; 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

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