WZAR News

Dog Days of August begins at the Boyertown Farmers’ Market on August 15th, from 10-1 on South Reading Avenue featuring Dr. Jennifer Fry of Banfield, The Pet Hospital and Tracy Ruth (Reiki Master) who will host the “Doggie Day Spa.” Dogs can receive Reiki massage, to maintain their natural state of well-being and balance and an Orthpedic Adjustment, to keep them moving well. All free at the spa.

At noon, the market will present a Junior Pet First Aid class for children. Taught by certified veterinary technician, Sharon Lee, there will be demonstrations, information and handouts.

Beginning at 1:00 activities will continue at a Pet Expo to be held at the Civic Walkway, the entrance to the Inner Core parking lot on South Reading Avenue as well as various locations throughout Downtown Boyertown. The Expo will feature free toe and nail trimmings by Dr. Fry and members of the Banfield Pet Hospital for all “good doggies”, a K-9 Unit demo by Douglass Township Police SGT John W. Dzurek,dog agility demos, dog and pet exhibits provided by vendors such as GIGI’s at Home Pet Care LLC, Fuzzy Days, Franknbean LLC, Pupcicles given out by Rita’s Water Ice of Boyertown, the Kiwanis Club of Boyertown will be hosting their “Hotdog Cafe,” and pet rescue groups will be set up for those interested in adding an addition to their family until 4:00. From 2:00- 4:00 stop in at the Historic State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Ave. to to place you and your pooch in the spotlight walking the red carpet and smiling for the Puperatzi (awards will be given for best in show).

As your dog is taking you for a walk around the vendors, stop at the Spotted Dog Barkery, 18 South Reading Avenue, to cool off at the Puppy Pool Party 1-4 (swim suits optional for all pets). A Dog/Owner Look-A-Like contest will be hosted at the Spotted Dog Barkery, register your dog for the contest prior to the event at either the Boyertown Farmers Market, Saturdays 10-1 or by calling the Spotted Dog Barkery, 610.473.2333.

Pet watering stations will be sponsored by The Boyertown Farmers Market, S. Reading Ave., Gracefully Framed, 39 E. Phila Ave., The Spotted Dog Barkery, 18 S. Reading Ave., The Historic State Theatre, 61. N. Reading Ave., Bauses Super Dug Store, 42 E. Phila. Ave., and Zimmers Pets, 51 E. Phila. Ave.

Drop off stations for donating pet food, blankets, towels and toys (in good condition) for local animal shelters will be located at The Boyertown Farmers Market, S. Reading Ave., The Auto Tag Place, 30 S. Reading Ave, Spotted Dog Barkery 18 S. Reading Ave., Bauses Super Drug Store, 42 E. Phila. Ave and Zimmers Pets, 51 E. Phila. Ave.

Downtown specials will be available at Gracefully Framed with the offer of a second mat free on any framing job, $5 off of any notary service, and an in-door yard sale at The Auto Tag Place, an art exhibit at Studio B, Bauses Super Drug Store will have special “goody” bags for every DOG and owner that stops by, Zimmers Pets will be hosting games and FREE dog training lessons, and the Historic State Theatre will be handing out pupcorn for the dogs and popcorn for their owners.

Public restrooms will be available at Zimmers Pets and the Spotted Dog Barkery.

In conjuction with Building A Better Boyertown’s Dog days of August, The Relay for Life of Boyertown will be hosting a dog parade, $10 to register, with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Angi Sheetz doitallmomx3@dejazzd.com.

He’s lead the school district through many positive and controversial times, from improving state-mandated test scores to the attempted implementation of block scheduling.

Dr. Harry Morgan, who’s been the superintendent of the Boyertown School District for several years, plans to retire on January 4, 2010.  The board voted in favor of the motion at the July 14th School Board meeting, 8-1, the only opposition from Barbara Hartford, stating that Morgan should stay and finish the job he started.

Tune into the next Boyertown Live on August 20th for more information about Dr. Morgan’s retirement.

July Boyertown Live 2009

Don’t worry… you can watch it right here →→→
What’s in the show?
~Walking for a cause… Relay For Life 2009
~Heavy storms ripped through the area, tearing down trees, knocking out power, and causing a big mess
~Boyertown Bears Legion coach reaches a big milestone… WZAR spoke with him right right after his 1,000th career win
~Boyertown Sidewalk Expo, including Kids News highlights!
~Rita’s owner Perry Stauffer shaves his head and mustache at Alex’s Lemonade Fund Raiser
~Jim Smale’s “High Street Blues” is released on WPAZ
~Bug Fest at the Farmers Market
~One of WZAR’s own is initiated into a well-known community service organization
~Mark Malizzi checks out some hot cars in preparation for a massive food drive on this month’s Compassion In Action

Due to unfortunate weather conditions on June 20, 2009, Building A Better Boyertown (BBB) had to reschedule the 2nd Annual Cruise Night in Boyertown.

Thanks to the cooperation and understanding of the Borough of Boyertown, National Penn Bank, the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Good Shepherd and St. John’s Churches, Cruise Night in Boyertown will be hosted on July 18, 2009 (rain or shine) from 4-9pm, located alone Third-Fifth Streets of Reading Avenue, 100 South Walnut Street, in the parking lot of The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, and the lots of National Penn Bank and Good Shepherd Church on South Reading Avenue, Boyertown.

(Resident inconvenienced by the event will have parking offered in the back lot of St. Johns church for the day and the Inner Core Lot will not be affected)

Events in Boyertown just keep getting bigger and better, with 3rd Saturday themes to accommodate all the excitement. So please join us on Saturday, July 18 from 4-9pm to appreciate a great selection of vehicles, motorcycles, live music, vendors, Downtown specials and much, much more.

Live entertainment will be provided by GK Entertainment and It’s My Turn Karaoke, food will be available for purchase through CD’s Place, Sweet Beginnings, the Kiwanis Club’s Hot Dog Café, Rita’s Water Ice and the Salvation Army. A 50/50 will be hosted by BBB as well as raffle tickets for a Harley Davidson through the Liberty Fire Company’s Station 17, and The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles will be extending their hours for the day to accommodate participants and spectators. Inside the museum there will be “peddle car” raffle tickets available and rests rooms.

Sponsors of this great event include:

$500 Supporting Sponsor
Illusion Ranch

$200 Patron Sponsors: The Auto Tags Place of Boyertown, Hudson Performance, Boyertown Rita’s, Sweet Beginnings Catering and Restaurant

$100 Spirit Sponsor’s: CD’s Place, American Home Realty, Pottstown Classics Car Club,
Franknbean LLC, Barebags, Gilbertsville Auto Supply Inc. Linda and Bill Flederbach, and Mutter’s Cycle Supply and Custom Motorcycles

In-Kind Sponsors: Winner’s Circle Awards and Apparel, Grabber Letterin’, It’s My Turn Karaoke and Waste Management

You may see a full detailed listing of the event and registration forms on BBB’s Website www.boyertownpa.org.

Heather Oxenford, Building A Better Boyertown’s Main Street Manager, would like to “thank all of the event volunteers, preregistered participants, sponsors, the Borough of Boyertown, the Friendship Hook and Ladder, National Penn Bank, the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Good Shepherd Church and St. John’s Church for such great patience and understanding with the rescheduling of the event”

“BBB believes strongly in developing Boyertown, promoting local businesses and enhancing the small-town feel that makes Boyertown so special. Everyone is welcome to come out and treat themselves to family fun and reconnect to their community!” says Oxenford.

For more information about this event or upcoming Boyertown events, please contact Building a Better Boyertown’s Main Street Manager, Heather Oxenford at 610-369-3054 or manager@boyertownpa.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Street Closing: The Third Saturday of July 2009- Cruise Night July 18- Streets will be closed from 5th Street/Reading Ave-3rd Street/Reading Ave. with the exception of Rt 73 from 3pm-10pm Parking is still accessible to the Inner Core Lot and side streets. Residents affected by the street closure will have alternate parking in the rear lot of St John’s as well as in the Inner Core Lot.
Please contact Heather Oxenford 610-369-3054 manager@boyertownpa.org with questions or concerns.

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with Bears Baseball Coach Rick Moatz