FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2008 THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY HATBORO Location: Hatboro Business District Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Rain or shine. Cost: Free Website: www.firstfridayhatboro.com Greater Hatboro Chamber Of Commerce presents First Friday Hatboro A Celebration of the Arts in Downtown Hatboro Elwood, 'World's Ugliest Dog,' seen on The View, CNN, will appear at this month's First Friday. Elwood, the Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix who captured the "World's Ugliest Dog" title last year in Petaluma, Calif., will greet visitors June 6 during "First Friday" activities in downtown Hatboro. Elwood visits A Dog's Life (and a Cat's too) Pet Boutique... Elwood and his companion, Karen Quigley of Sewell, N.J., will greet visitors to A DOG'S LIFE (AND A CAT'S TOO), a pet boutique at 109 N. York Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. and sign copies of Elwood's book, "Everyone Loves Elwoood." Fans can have their photos taken with the celebrity pooch and make a donation to one of his favorite charities. Also, the store will be collecting used blankets, dog bowls, leaches, unopened food and other items for shelters and rescue operations. Though Quigley says she never thought Elwood was ugly, she entered him in the 2006 contest at the insistence of a friend after she learned that the premise of the annual event is that "there truly are no ugly dogs." He took second place and returned the following year to capture the crown, not so much for his looks, some said, but because of his "loveable personality." That earned him media attention across the world and interviews on Weekend Today, CNN, The View, The 10 Morning Show and Brazilian T.V. Spared from death after his breeder thought he was "too ugly to sell," Elwood now serves as a "goodwill ambassador" for homeless animals and those with special needs, bringing his message of love and acceptance to venues across the country. Elwood's appearance is just one of dozens of activities slated for downtown Hatboro in the monthly "celebration of the arts." Since the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce launched the event in April, 50 merchants and service providers in the borough's business district have signed up to offer a wide range of arts and entertainment in their establishments from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, rain or shine. More outdoor events are featured... With summer weather approaching, First Friday Hatboro has added some outdoor events to the June offerings in the business district, which includes establishments along York Road and its side streets, from just south of Horsham Road at the south end of the borough, to just above Summit Avenue at the north end. Gold flags displayed on First Friday designate which businesses are hosting arts and entertainment activities - all free to the public. At the south end of town... Stone Age, offering a blend of pop, country, soul, blues and rock and roll, will perform outside JARRETT DODGE, 335 S. York Road. And WRDV-FM/WLBS-FM radio will do live interviews in front of its studios at 126 S. York Road throughout the evening. In the center of town... Outside MCMACKIN TIRE SERVICE at York Road and Moreland Avenue, a rock band called "The Van Burens," composed of teachers and staff from Keith Valley Middle School in Horsham will share the spotlight from 7 to 9 p.m. with "Vitamin J.A.Z., a student jazz band from the school. Performing with The Van Burens, who offer a wide range of "family-friendly" music, from the Beatles and Tom Petty to the Go-Go's, are: guidance counselor Dr. Andy Osborne on guitar; custodian Dave Radcliff, guitar; music teacher Mindy Rubinlicht, keyboard; sixth-grade history teacher Bret D'Alonzo, drums; eighth-grade history teacher Jim Keyes on bass, and the district's instrumental music coordinator and music teacher Jim Verdeur on guitar. Vitamin J.A.Z., which recently won a Battle of the Bands at Keith Valley, features two trombonists, a saxophonist, pianist, bass player and drummer - all 7th graders. Also set up outside McMackin's will be a booth run by "FUND FOR FELICIA," offering bake sale items and raffle baskets. The nonprofit organization raises funds for the medical care and expenses of 3-year-old Felicia Frugoli and her family. The Southampton youngster suffers from Wilms Tumor, a kidney cancer which has spread through her body. Fund for Felicia was started by Dr. Lou Trovato and his wife, Barbara, of Meetinghouse Dental Care, County Line Road, Warminster Township, where Felicia's mother, Renee worked. The dental staff helps coordinate the Fund's activities. Heading north, HATBORO BAPTIST CHURCH, 32 N. York Road, will bring its "Heavenly Brew Café" outdoors. Featured will be fair trade coffee, tea, sodas and pizza - and live music by the pop/rock band "Heaven Bound." Further north, THE KIDZ KLUB, a new toy store at 201 N. York Road (corner of N. York and W. Monument) will host "Kidz Komedy Night" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youngsters are invited to tell their favorite funny or corny, (clean) joke or story. Artists Kevin Grummun and Lindsay Kovnat will be on hand to provide caricatures. Advance registration is advised. Call 267-803-3024. Elsewhere in town, one of Hatboro's newest establishments, PRIMER, a design studio and art gallery at 15 Byberry Avenue, will present Michele Melcher, a nationally recognized award-winning illustrator. A life-size turtle will greet visitors at SALON ON MAIN, 42 S. York Road, promoting the Union Library of Hatboro's Turbo Turtle Race fund-raiser June 8 at Hatboro Memorial Park and helping the salon launch its "green" June recycling program. Anyone bringing in unused hair care products - even sprays - will receive a Salon on Main recycling bag stuffed with coupons and samples. Green living will be the theme at ART OF LIFE STUDIOS in the Red Barn Mall, 120 S. York Road, Suite 6, which will present a film series by Larry Menkes from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Menkes is a local expert on green living, green remodeling and environmental issues. A full schedule of First Friday Hatboro activities is available at www.firstfridayhatboro.com, as is information about parking and how to participate, either as a business host or a performer/exhibitor. For additional information, visit the FFH Web site or call the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce at 215-956-9540.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2008 PLAY & LEARN'S 2nd ANNUAL NIGHT AT ELMWOOD PARK ZOO Location: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA 19401 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Family Package (2 adult/2children)-$29, Adult-$9, Child/Senior-$6. Advanced ticket sales have begun. Contact Kim Moore at 215-643-4142 or kmoore@playandlearn.com if interested in purchasing tickets. Roar and Slither, Squawk and Coo, join us for Play & Learn’s 2nd Annual Night at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Activities include nature shows, pony rides and arts and crafts. Food will be available as well. All proceeds benefit the Granny Scholarship Fund, a temporary tuition assistance program for families in need.

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JUNE 6th to 21st, 2008 THE VILLAGE PLAYERS PRESENT - "BUS STOP" Location: The Village Players of Hatboro, 401 Jefferson Ave., Hatboro, PA 19040 Curtain Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 8:00 pm June 8th - Sunday Matinee - 2:00 pm Admission: $12.00 Friday & Saturday; $10.00 Sunday Matinee. "BUS STOP" Warmhearted compassion and appreciation of average humanity that can be wonderfully touching and stimulating. Synopsis: In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and the travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse, is the passenger with the most to worry about. She's been pursued, made love to and finally kidnapped by a young cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is right behind her, ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she's ducking out from under his clumsy but confident embraces, and screeching at him fiercely to shut him up, she pauses to furrow her forehead and muse, "Somehow deep inside of me I got a funny feeling I'm gonna end up in Montana …" As a counterpoint to the main romance, the proprietor of the cafe and the bus driver at last find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle-age scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young girl who works in the diner gets her first taste of love. For Further Information: call 215-675-6774 or visit www.thevillageplayers.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8th, 2008 THE UNION LIBRARY OF HATBORO'S ANNUAL TURBO TURTLE RACE a fundraiser for the Union Library of Hatboro Location: Hatboro Memorial Park - behind Hatboro Pool Area Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: The Union Library's Annual Turtle Race features fun activities for the entire family. "Adopted" a turtle will be released into the Pennypack Creek with the first three turtles winning prizes. There is a Cash Prize plus many other prizes. Turtles can be adopted by contacting the library at the number below. The event also features a Giant Slide and Moon Bounce, Turtle pictures, Family Fun and Food. For Further Information: call Harriet Ehrsam, Librarian,at 215-673-1420

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12th, 2008 THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON Location: Carraba's Italian Grill, 2575 Maryland Rd., Willow Grove 19090 Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per member; $17 per non-members Greater Hatboro Chamber Of Commerce Monthly Networking Luncheon. The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce will host its June networking lunch and business card exchange from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Williamson's Restaurant in Horsham. Open to both chamber members and non-members, the business-to-business luncheon provides an open forum for networking, plus an opportunity for those attending to introduce themselves and their businesses to the group. Cost of the luncheon is $15 for chamber members, $17 for non-members. Guests will have several menu options. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the chamber office at 215-956-9540 or sending an e-mail to office@hatborochamber.org. Checks should be made payable to the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce. Future luncheon dates and locations are: Sept. 11 - Mike’s Bar & Grill Oct. 9 - Café LaFontana Nov. 13 – Old Mill Inn, Horsham and York Roads, Hatboro >> Download the luncheon flyer... Information & Reservations: 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org

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FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JUNE 13th & 14th, 2008 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Location: Hatboro-Horsham High School track, Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Time: 9:00 a.m. Friday to 9:00 a.m. Saturday Relay For Life® of Eastern Montgomery County is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people will gather at Hatboro-Horsham High School and take turns walking or running laps. Each team keeps at least one team member on the track at all times. Relay gives you the power to help accelerate the Society’s advancement toward a future where cancer doesn’t take the lives of our friends and family. Sign up today to become a part of the Relay phenomenon. Together we can accelerate the progress to a cancer-free future.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21st, 2008 HATBORO BAPTIST CHURCH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2008 Location: Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Free to the public; $20 table space for Vendors/Crafters This is our 12th year for Strawberry Fest! Highlights include our always-anticipated Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream, Carnival-type Food and Drink, Handmade Crafts at our Craft Show on the front lawn, Games and Activities for Kids, Lively Music and More! Crafters/Vendors: $20/table space. For an application or more details, please contact Janet at 215/675-8400 (church office) or Kristin at 215/343-3083 (craft show organizer.) Visit our website: www.hatborobaptistchurch.org

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21st, 2008 GARDENERS OF CROOKED BILLET ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Gardeners of Crooked Billet are hosting their 5th annual garden tour. Various gardens will be open to the public in Hatboro and the surrounding communities. There is a $5 donation and you can visit the gardens in any order you choose. The self-guided tour begins in the parking lot of Hatboro Federal Savings, York and Rorer Roads. on Saturday June 21st at 11:00AM Rain or Shine. Maps will be distributed at the bank with directions to the gardens on the tour. Garden club representatives will be available for any questions. The Gardeners of Crooked Billet was founded in 1937. Club Meetings are held at The Church of the Advent, Hatboro, PA on the second Thursday of the month during October, November, March and April. The church is located on Byberry Road in Hatboro, parking at Hatboro Federal Bank. Newcomers are welcome! For Further Information: 215-896-7067 or www.pitrone.com/gardeners.html

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