If This Frigid Weather Is Getting You Down...

Brrrrr! It's been a really chilly winter, and I've been feeling the effects of this brutal weather. If you're suffering from cabin fever like I am, check out these fun local things to do this weekend:

Hatfield Ice is just minutes from Harleysville, and offers public skating, lessons, hockey leagues, clinics, and camps. Check their website for the most up-to-date information!


Indian Valley YMCA offers a ton of great classes and programs for kids and adults of all ages!
Located on Maple Avenue in Harleysville, the YMCA is convenient, welcoming, and so much more than a gym.

Montgomery Theater, located in the heart of Souderton, is an intimate live theater offering great shows throughout the year and classes for kids and teens.

Souderton Area School District: A Great Place to Learn!

Souderton Area School District has enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, and 15 eighth-grade students will be heading to the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition in May! Students were encouraged to design their own experiment and develop their project outside of school, and then mentor sixth-and seventh-graders.

Check out the article here!

Enjoy A Great Meal & Benefit The Keystone Opportunity Center!

The Keystone Opportunity Center (KOC) is one of the area's most comprehensive social services program, and it's located in our own backyard! The KOC seeks to educate, encourage, and empower community members by offering education assistance, housing assistance, and a helpful food pantry.

www.keystoneopportunity.org

To help benefit this great organization, consider dining at one of these great local restaurants. They'll be donating a percentage of every meal purchased!


The dates are as follows:

Tues.- Jan. 21- Down to Earth Café-Perkasie- All day
NO FLYER

Tues.- Jan. 28- Texas Roadhouse, Montgomeryville 4-10 PM
FLYER REQUIRED- head to keystoneopportunity.org to print

Tues.- Feb. 18- Red Robin, Quakertown All day
FLYER REQUIRED

Mon.- March 10- Red Cedar Grille, Colmar- lunch & 4 PM-close.
MUST MENTION KEYSTONE

Tues.- March 11- Franconia Square Cafe, Souderton- 5:30 AM - 2 PM
MUST MENTION KEYSTONE

Sat.- April 19- Applebee's- Quakertown 8-10 AM
TICKETS REQUIRED

Mon.- May 12- Franconia Heritage, Telford – 4 PM-close
MUST MENTION KEYSTONE

Mon.- May 26- The Local, Souderton – Breakfast, Lunch
NO FLYER

Mon, Tues, Wed.- June 23, 24, 25- Ruby Tuesday's, Lansdale –All day
FLYER REQUIRED

Wed.- July 16- Rising Sun Inn, Telford – 5-9 PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Call 215-721-6350 for reservations

Friendship Connection through Peaceful Living

Looking for a rewarding way to kick off the New Year? Consider becoming a volunteer through The Friendship Connection, a non-profit organization provided by Peaceful Living which pairs community members with people with special needs looking for companionship. Check out more information here!

www.peacefulliving.org

 

Peaceful Living is an organization in Harleysville which seeks to create belonging in the community for people with mental and physical disabilities.

Christmas Tree Recycling in Franconia

If you're looking to recycle your Christmas Tree, head to Franconia Township Park (Allentown Road entrance) on Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th from 9am-3pm!

http://savesahs.webstarts.com

The event will be hosted by S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violating the Earth), a renowned student-run environmental program at Souderton Area High School.