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In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…
📅 Pottstown Area Events
🩸 Montgomery County Community College to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
🎨 Arts & Craft Event Returns to The Alley Bar & Garden
✍🏽 Boyertown Community Library Launching Weekly Writers' Circle for Adults
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July 26th
Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout - 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
David Antonio Outdoor Music - 11:00AM - 1:00PM
The Alley Arts & Craft July Event - 3:00PM
Michael Kropp at Fork & Ale - 5:00PM - 8:00PM
July 27th
COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT RIVET WITH DIE LAUGHING! (FREE EVENT) - 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Trivia Night at J.J. Ratigan - 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Island Pizza All Ages Line Dance - 8:00PM - 11:00PM
July 28th
Comedy Open Mic at SoulJoel’s - 6:30PM
July 29th
Hallmark Stars Live @Santander - 6:30PM
A Night with Spirit - 6:30PM
Mid Week Laughs w/ Jay Yoder - 7:30PM
July 30th
Express Emergency Mobile Dental Care - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Live Music with Stephen Kurtz - 6:00PM - 9:00PM
FREE Acoustic Open Mic Night at Rivet! - 6:00PM - 11:00PM
July 31st
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Meme of the Day
Montgomery County Community College to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
Montgomery County Community College's Pottstown Campus will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 5, providing community members with an opportunity to help replenish the nation's blood supply.
The blood drive is open to donors of all blood types, with each donation helping to support patients who rely on lifesaving blood transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to encourage eligible individuals to make blood donation a regular part of their routine to help maintain a stable supply for hospitals and emergency care.
Those interested in donating can find additional information through the college's online events calendar.
Event Details
🩸 Event: American Red Cross Blood Drive
📅 Date: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
📍 Location: Montgomery County Community College – Pottstown Campus
❤️ Who Can Donate: Eligible donors of all blood types
🌐 More Information: https://mc3.edu/calendar
Arts & Craft Event Returns
to The Alley Bar & Garden
The Arts & Craft Event will return to The Alley Bar & Garden in Pottstown on Sunday, July 26, featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses.
Held from noon to 4 p.m., the outdoor market will include a variety of vendors offering handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, candles, home décor, baked goods, and more. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Organizers are continuing to accept vendor applications, including crafters, artisans, food trucks, nonprofit organizations, face painters, and other local businesses interested in participating.
The event is held on the last Sunday of each month from May through October and is free to attend. Families and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Event Details
🎨 Event: Arts & Craft Event
📅 Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕛 Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
📍 Location: The Alley Bar & Garden, 228 E. High St., Pottstown
🎟️ Admission: Free
🛍️ Features:
Local artists and artisans
Handmade crafts
Jewelry
Candles
Home décor
Baked goods
Food and drinks
Family- and dog-friendly atmosphere
📣 Vendor Opportunities: Organizers are still accepting vendors, including crafters, food trucks, nonprofit organizations, face painters, and other local businesses.
📅 Recurring Event: Held on the last Sunday of each month from May through October.
Boyertown Community Library Launching Weekly Writers' Circle for Adults
The Boyertown Community Library will launch a new Writers' Circle on Thursday, July 30, offering adults ages 18 and older a welcoming space to develop their writing skills and connect with fellow writers.
Meeting every Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the free program is designed for adults actively working on original writing projects, including fiction, poetry, essays, memoirs, songwriting, playwriting, and other creative works. Participants will have opportunities to share works in progress, exchange ideas, set writing goals, and encourage one another in a supportive environment.
The inaugural meeting will feature Pennsylvania author Dana Kramaroff, whose debut middle-grade novel, The Do More Club, was published by Penguin Random House in 2023. Kramaroff will discuss her path to traditional publishing, offer advice for aspiring writers, answer questions, and read an excerpt from her novel.
The Writers' Circle will be facilitated by Michele Barrett, M.Ed., a local educator and grant writer.
To encourage meaningful discussion, attendance will be limited, and advance registration is recommended. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook, laptop, or printed pages of their own original writing. The library noted that AI-generated writing will not be shared or discussed during meetings.
Participation is free.
