Thursday, January 17, 2013
While area pharmacies run short, the North Penn VNA serves communities in Perkiomen Valley.
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Thursday, January 17
As the nation's pharmacies start to run short on the proper flu vaccine, those in the Perkiomen Valley have hope. According to an article in the Lansdale Reporter, the North Penn Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) has a bountiful supply of the vaccine and is offering them to the public. The zip codes of Schwenksville, Skippack and Spring Mount are serviced by the North Penn VNA. "According to VNA spokesperson Theresa Humphreys, as of Wednesday morning the VNA still had 'several hundred flu shots available for the community,'" said the article. "Shots are free for adults who have Medicare as their primary health insurance. For everybody else, the shot costs $25, although an individual could potentially be reimbursed if they have health …
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Happy September! News and notes for today.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
What’s Happening Today • Volunteer story hour at the Perkiomen Valley Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; story, crafts and games • Catch The Goonies at Spring Mount’s Movie on the Mountain at 8:30 p.m. • Moyo Yoga will be hosting a Unnata Aerial Yoga open house, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and in the evening from 7:45 to 9:30. Mark Your Calendars • The Stoogeum open house in Ambler kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday • Kindermusik open house and free demos at the Community Music School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 7 • Skippack’s First Fridays • A block party is slated for Sept. 5 on Serendipity Way Today in History From History.com • King George refuses the Olive Branch Petition (1775) • Qaddafi leads coup in Libya (1969) • The wreck of the Titanic is …
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Check out some news and notes for today.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What’s Happening Today • Philadelphia Premium Outlet shoppers age 50 and older can receive a 10 percent discount during the weekly 50 Plus Shopper Perks. • The Central Perkiomen Rotary Club is meeting at the Bay Pony Inn tonight at 6:30. Mark Your Calendars • Catch The Goonies at Spring Mount’s Movie on the Mountain Thursday at 8:30 p.m. • Skippack’s First Fridays is this week. There’s Still Time • Submit your PV tax bill before Aug. 31 to get the 2 percent discount. Today in History From History.com • Cleopatra kills herself (30 B.C.). • Thurgood Marshall confirmed as a Supreme Court justice (1967). • The first African American goes to space (1983). Born Today • Mary Shelley (1797) • Frank “Tug” McGraw (1944) • Lisa Ling (1973) Morning …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Summertime, and the living is busy ...
Summer officially kicked off on Tuesday! What better way to celebrate everyone’s favorite season than by getting out to some great local activities? We’ve got a selection of community events for you below: 1. Chamber Music Concert Where/When: Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Collegeville; June 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Why go: The annual spring ensembles concert will feature student chamber groups and the adult jazz ensemble. Pricing: Free 2. Jewelry Party to Benefit Church Where/When: Peace in Zion United Church of Christ, 204 Big Road, Zieglerville; June 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Why go: A Silpada Jewelry Party will be held to benefit the church, featuring retiring and new pieces. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be …
