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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2008
THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY HATBORO "A CELEBRATION OF FALL" Location: Hatboro Business District Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Free Website: www.firstfridayhatboro.com
Free and hosted by the merchants, restaurants, and service providers in the borough's business district, First Friday Hatboro, a monthly "celebration of the arts" from 6 to 9 p.m. rain or shine, will feature music groups, art exhibits, a charity fashion show for kids, a Blessing of the Animals, antique fire truck rides, and a Macanudo cigar give-away. A list of activities and locations is available at www.firstfridayhatboro.com, but among the special events will be:
Information: 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2008
A DAY TO GIVE BACK TO OUR TROOPS Location: St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 999 York Rd, Warminster 18974 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Free admission & parking 
On Saturday, October 4, 2008, Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Fair to raise funds to help these wounded heroes. All profits from the day's event will go directly to Operation First Response. The day will include: Games, Food, Flea Market, Celebrity Mascots (Swoop), Silent Auction, and lots of Family Fun!!!
OFR sends backpacks filled with a t-shirt, boxer shorts, sweatpants or shorts, socks, and a complete array of hygiene items along with a handmade lap quilt. They are sent to combat support hospitals in Iraq, Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital in Germany, and other locations when contacted by military liaisons that are in need of our service. OFR asks for donated airline miles from the public to make it possible to provide family members and wounded heroes airline flights. OFR also collects donations to pay for the fees involved with the acquisition of airline tickets. When award miles for flights are unavailable OFR purchases the needed tickets. OFR also uses monetary donations to pay for transportation for wounded heroes and their families to and from the airport (most times in the DC area). OFR's overriding goal is to be able to deal with each and every individual personally to give much needed emotional support, OFR wants him or her to know they are heard, cared about and honored. Information: 215-443-5494 |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008
HATBORO-HORSHAM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
"STREET SMARTS" Location: the Forum at Simmons Elementary School, 411 Babylon Road, Horsham Time: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: Free Crime Prevention And Personal Safety Are The Focus.
Open to the public, the program will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Forum at Simmons Elementary School, 411 Babylon Road, Horsham. Earlier in the day, the 23-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and PBS crime series host will meet in two 40-minute sessions with students in the Hatboro-Horsham School District.
Bittenbinder, who now teaches safety strategies to school and community groups throughout the country, was invited to the Hatboro-Horsham School District as a proactive initiative to prevent crime.
"The Hatboro-Horsham community is ahead of the curve," said Albert Hall, the district's director of security. "Most communities react after bad things happen. Hatboro-Horsham wants to stop incidents before they happen."
Among the "How to Make Yourself a Tough Target" tips to be covered in the community presentation are:
Bittenbinder is known for his work as host of the mid-1990s crime series "Tough
Target" on PBS-TV, which focused on crimes and their prevention. He also hosted the PBS specials, "Street Smarts: How to Avoid Being a Victim," and "Street Smarts: Straight Talk for Kids, Teens & Parents." Bittenbinder also makes regular appearances on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" as a safety specialist. Currently he consults with police and fire departments. In addition to the Chicago department, Bittenbinder worked for the Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department for 10 years. His book, "Tough Target: The Street Smarts Guide to Staying Safe," includes strategies for protecting children and teaching them to protect themselves; coping with threatening situations, and keeping the home a "safe haven." In his sessions with junior and senior high school students, Bittenbinder will discuss how to develop personal protection plans.
"Our thinking is our juniors and seniors will be moving on to college or will be thrown into the real world," said Hall. "Many of them will be in big cities; they will benefit from this the rest of their lives."
The Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation's Learning Grant Program provides funding for projects and programs designed by teachers and staff to enhance the curriculum.
For additional information about the community forum, call Hall at 215-420-5025 or visit www.hatboro-horsham.org. For information about HHEF's programs, call 215-420-5261 or visit www.hhef.org.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 2008
GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCHEON Location: Cafe La Fontana, Hatboro, PA Time: 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Cost: $15. Call 215-956-9540 for reservations. 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. Information & Reservations: 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2008
SAINT JOHN BOSCO'S SPAGHETTI DINNER Location: St. John Bosco Church, 235 County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Time: 5:30 pm. Cost: $8 - Adult Dinner; $4 Children 
Give Mom a break! Come over to St. John Bosco for an evening of good food and entertainment. The meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad and roll. Entertainment is provided by Badda Bing.
Information & Reservations: 215-672-7280 |
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OCTOBER 16, 17, 18 & 23, 24, 25, 2008
GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Location: Miller Meadow, York & Horsham Rds., Hatboro Hours: Thursdays 7 to 10 p.m. & Fridays 7 to 11 p.m. Admission:
'Hatboro Haunts' Added to HatOberFest Celebration
On Oct. 16, 17 and 18 and again on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, "Hatboro Haunts," will present a "scary" haunted house, staged in a giant tent and geared toward older children, teens and adults. The 13-room haunted house, a "spooky" hayride through the Hatboro Cemetery, located around the corner on Fulmor Avenue, as well as amusement rides, games and food booths will be offered from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All activities will be included in a gate price of $20, with unlimited rides and trips through the haunted house and cemetery. A "not-so-scary" version of the haunted house and hay ride will be available for younger children from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Price is $10 and includes kiddie rides and amusements and a child-friendly cemetery hay ride. Also that day, the chamber will host its annual Costume Parade and Contest at 2 p.m. at Miller Meadow. Prizes will be awarded for the top 10 costumes. Pumpkin painting also will be offered. Both activities are free and take the place of the "Halloween Stroll," a "trick or treat" activity which was held in downtown Hatboro. The "HatOberFest" celebration will include a Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in downtown Hatboro, with participating businesses located along York Road and its side streets, from Horsham Road at the south end of the borough to Summit Avenue at the north. For additional information visit www.hatboro-pa.com or call the chamber office at 215-956-9540. For More Information: 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
HATBORO-HORSHAM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
JAMES CARVILLE & MARY MATALIN
Location: Hatboro-Horsham High School Theater, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham. Time: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: Tickets for the private reception, including preferred seating at the evening presentation, are $100. Other prices: General admission, $35 ($40 at the door); $30 for seniors, and free for students. To order tickets, visit www.hhef.org or call HHEF at 215-420-5261. 
Just weeks before the Presidential election, national politics takes center stage in Horsham when Washington D.C.'s favorite political couple, James Carville and Mary Matalin, engage in a lively and entertaining exchange of bipartisan views.
Sponsored by the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation, the husband and wife - best-selling authors and political pundits who have worked for presidents for the past 25 years - will present "All's Fair: Love, War and Politics" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Hatboro-Horsham High School Theater, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham. Special ticketing offers area residents a chance to meet the couple at a private reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Manor House at Commonwealth National Golf Club, 300 Tournament Drive, Horsham. Because the presentation is expected to sell out, HHEF strongly recommends tickets be purchased in advance. Key players on the national political stage, Carville, a Democrat, and Matalin, a Republican, will deliver a stimulating, candid and provocative analysis of the day's headlines and hot-button issues. They'll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at Washington politics. Known as the "Ragin' Cajun," the 63-year-old Carville gained national attention for his work as lead strategist for the successful presidential campaign of Bill Clinton. He was host of CNN's "Crossfire" until its cancellation in June 2005, and now appears on the CNN news program, "The Situation Room." Republican political consultant Matalin, 55, was assistant to President George W. Bush and counselor to Vice President Dick Chaney until 2003. She has been chief editor of Threshold Editions, a conservative publishing imprint of Simon & Shuster since March 2005. She was a host of CNN's political debate show "Crossfire," and in 1993 hosted "Equal Time" on CNBC. She also hosted her own talk radio show in the 1990s, "The Mary Matalin Show," which aired on CBS Radio Network. In 1992, the couple was on opposite sides in the presidential race. They co-authored the best seller "All's Fair: Love, War and Running for President." In 2004, Matalin authored "Letters to My Daughter." Carville and Matalin, who have two daughters, live in New Orleans. Earlier in the day, the couple will address high school students. For information about HHEF's programs, call 215-420-5261 or visit www.hhef.org. |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2008
SKELETON SKURRY 5K RUN/2-MILE WALK Location: Pennypack Elementary School, Spring & Chester Aves, Hatboro 19040 Time: 9:30 a.m. Entry Fees: $25 for adults; $10 for children under 12. Registration 8 to 9:15 at Pennypack. (see below for more options) 
There will be enough witches, ghosts and goblins dashing through the streets of Hatboro on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, to spook even the bravest observers.
But the "Skeleton Skurry" will be all in fun and for a good cause: to benefit Main Street Hatboro, a nonprofit downtown revitalization organization, and the Hatboro Area YMCA's financial assistance programs.
The professionally-timed 5K run will travel through Hatboro and surrounding neighborhoods, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Pennypack Elementary School, Spring and Chester avenues, Hatboro, and finishing at the school. Those who would rather walk, not run, can participate in a timed, but noncompetitive, two-mile stroll. All ages are welcome. Racers and walkers are encouraged to wear costumes and awards will be given for the best attire, adult and child; the scariest costume; and for the best family/group costumes. The Skurry will offer plenty of fun for all the participants and their families. The event will include refreshments, a raffle, a deejay, entertainment, free supervised activities for children 3 and older, and a post-race shower at the YMCA. Microfiber shirts will go to the first 400 entrants. And there will be a run goodie bag. Awards will go to the top three male and female 5K finishers, as well as to the top three finishers in the following age groups categories: under-13, teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60+. Race or walk entry fees are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 the day of the event. Registration will be held from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Pennypack. Adults who register either by mail or by submitting their entry forms to the Hatboro Area YMCA, 440 S. York Road, Hatboro, PA, 19040, by Oct. 24, will pay $20. There also is a 10 percent discount for families or groups of three or more who mail or drop off their entries. Please contact the Hatboro YMCA for corporate/school discount information Adult entrants can save even more by registering online at www.ymcahatboro.org. They'll pay just $18, plus a processing fee if they sign up through Oct. 22. The Skurry will be held rain or shine, and fees are not refundable. Race packets may be picked up at the Hatboro Area YMCA from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 23 and 24. Signs on Lehman Avenue, off York Road, will direct participants to parking. Prime sponsor of the Skurry is Hatboro Federal Savings. For additional information, contact Hatboro Area YMCA Executive Director Gary Chamberlain at 215-674-4545, ext. 1104, send at e-mail to gchamberlain@philaymca.org, or visit www.philaymca.org. Directions and course maps are available on the Web site. |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2008
PLAY & LEARN'S ANNUAL HAUNTLESS HOUSE Location: Play & Learn, 32 N. York Rd., Hatboro 19040 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free 
FREE, non-scary Halloween fun for the whole family!
Join us for a night full of fun activities, exciting games, music and much more!
Bring the whole family and don't forget to wear your costumes.
Contact Kim Moore at 215-643-4142 |
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Oct. 3rd:
Individual volunteers in OFR make frequent visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to meet with wounded military and families of the wounded. During these visits OFR brings requested items including groceries, clothing, hygiene items, books, and monetary assistance to those who are greatly in need. When OFR is approached by the wounded or their families they are asked to fill out a Requests for Assistance Form to identify the person(s) in need and their requested need(s). OFR quickly makes a determination and assists when able. OFR also brings the need to the attention of organizations (only with the consent of the wounded hero or the family of the wounded) who may be able offer monetary grants if the person(s) are in need of long-term financial help or has larger monetary needs than what OFR can accommodate. 
Former homicide and crime-scene detective J.J. Bittenbinder, a leading expert on crime prevention and personal safety, will bring his critically acclaimed "Street Smarts" presentation to Horsham in a free event sponsored by the Innovative Learning Grant program of the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation.
The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce has added a new attraction to its annual HatOberFest Celebration, six days of "Hatboro Haunts," featuring a haunted house, cemetery hay ride, amusement rides, games and food, all centered at Hatboro's Miller Meadow, York and Horsham roads.