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📅 Pottstown Area Events
🎠 Elvis-Themed Bingo to Benefit Carousel at Pottstown on Aug. 19th
😂 Comedian Eddie Ifft to Headline SoulJoel's on Aug. 14th
🚨 Pottstown Teen Charged in Norristown Triple Shooting
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August 14th
Business and Community Advocacy Council Meeting: State Budget Update – 8:00 AM (Wyomissing)
TriCounty Area Chamber Roundtable: Marketing – 8:30 AM (Pottstown)
13th Annual Eagles Home of WC Golf Outing at Kimberton Golf Club – 8:30 AM (Phoenixville)
SUP Pilates – 9:00 AM (Berks County)
American Mahjong at 500 E High Street – 10:30 AM (Pottstown)
Makin’ Music Gilbertsville – 11:00 AM (Pottstown)
Lego Free Build at Royersford Free Library – 11:00 AM (Royersford)
Inside Out in Downtown Phoenixville – 4:00 PM (Phoenixville)
Indian Mela (day 1 of 3) – 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (Oaks)
Chess Collective at 249 E High Street – 5:00 PM (Pottstown)
Live Music + Late Night Happy Hour at 227 E High Street – 5:00 PM (Pottstown)
Home Plate Heroes at Redner’s Event Center – 5:00 PM doors, 6:00 PM program (Reading)
Rayna Gellert at Old Pool Farm – 5:00 PM (Collegeville)
Karaoke with Brian at 107 High Street – 6:30 PM (Pottstown)
Italian Summer Winemaker Dinner – 6:30 PM (Berks County)
Reading Fightin Phils vs. Chesapeake (home, post-game fireworks) – 7:00 PM (Reading)
Bob Pantano Dance Party inside SunnyBrook – 7:00 PM (Pottstown)
Comedian Eddie Ifft headlines SoulJoel’s – 8:00 PM (Pottstown)
Paddleboarding Lesson Level I – time TBD (Berks County)
👇 Keep in the Know about Pottstown Area Events👇
Meme of the Day
Elvis-Themed Bingo to Benefit Carousel
at Pottstown on Aug. 19th
The Carousel at Pottstown is inviting the community to an Elvis-themed Bingo Night on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first bingo game beginning at 7 p.m. Players will compete for $2,550 in cash prizes across 11 rounds of bingo while enjoying an evening inspired by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Elvis-inspired attire, from blue suede shoes to sequins and pompadours. Food from Gatsby's Pub will be available for purchase and delivered to players' tables, and a full bar will also be available.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Carousel at Pottstown.
Event Details
🎤 Event: Elvis-Themed Bingo
📅 Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
📍 Location: SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 SunnyBrook Road, Pottstown
🚪 Doors Open: 5 p.m.
🎱 First Bingo Game: 7 p.m.
💰 Prizes: $2,550 in cash prizes across 11 rounds
👔 Dress Theme: Elvis-inspired attire encouraged
🍔 Food & Drinks: Gatsby's Pub food available for purchase; full bar on site
🎟️ Tickets: Available through SoulJoels.com
❤️ Beneficiary: Proceeds support The Carousel at Pottstown.
Comedian Eddie Ifft to Headline
SoulJoel's on Aug. 14th
National touring comedian Eddie Ifft will bring his stand-up comedy show to SoulJoel's in Pottstown on Friday, Aug. 14.
The performance begins at 8 p.m. at SoulJoel's, located at 50 SunnyBrook Road, with doors opening 30 minutes before showtime.
Known for his energetic storytelling and observational humor, Ifft draws material from his experiences as a father, traveler, and outdoor enthusiast. During his nearly three-decade comedy career, he has performed internationally, appeared at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, auditioned for Saturday Night Live, and performed at the Mark Twain Prize event in Washington, D.C.
Ifft is also the creator of Stand-Up and Send It, a series that pairs professional action sports athletes with stand-up comedy while challenging Ifft to participate in their sports, including surfing, skiing, mountain biking, and endurance events.
General admission tickets are $20, while preferred seating is available for $30.
Event Details
🎤 Event: Eddie Ifft Live
📅 Date: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
🕗 Show Time: 8 p.m.
🚪 Doors Open: 30 minutes before showtime
📍 Location: SoulJoel's, 50 SunnyBrook Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
🎟️ Admission:
General Admission: $20
Preferred Seating: $30
🍔 Food: Available at Gatsby's Pub before and after the show
🍺 Amenities: Full bar available before, during, and after the performance
🅿️ Parking: Free
⚠️ Ticket Policy:
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Only tickets purchased directly through SoulJoel's will be accepted for admission.
Pottstown Teen Charged
in Norristown Triple Shooting
An 18-year-old Pottstown resident has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that occurred earlier this month in Norristown, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
Rashaad Oliver, 18, faces three counts of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated assault stemming from the Aug. 1 shooting on the 100 block of East Chestnut Street.
Authorities allege the incident began when Oliver and another man, Zion Kennedy of Norristown, became involved in a physical altercation with another individual outside a residence. Investigators say surveillance video showed Oliver being struck during the fight before allegedly producing a handgun and firing multiple shots.
According to prosecutors, three people were injured during the shooting: a 17-year-old girl who was struck in the thigh, a 19-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 25-year-old man who was also shot in the leg. All three victims were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Investigators said Oliver and Kennedy fled the area and were later arrested on unrelated charges in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Aug. 4 by the New Jersey State Police.
Oliver was arraigned and bail was set at $1 million. Unable to post bail, he remains in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26.
Case Details
🚔 Defendant: Rashaad Oliver, 18, of Pottstown
📍 Incident Location: 100 block of East Chestnut Street, Norristown
📅 Incident Date: Aug. 1, 2026
⚖️ Charges:
Three counts of attempted murder
Three counts of aggravated assault
🏥 Victims:
17-year-old female
19-year-old male
25-year-old male
📅 Next Court Date: Preliminary hearing on Aug. 26, 2026
⚠️ Legal Note: Criminal charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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