Friday, March 8, 2013
Looking for something fun and local to do this weekend? Here is what's on tap.
Snow may be falling, but the winter "storm" is expected to subside by the end of the day Friday. If you are willing to brave the weather, here is what you can do around the neighborhood this weekend. After a win over Pope John Paul II in the District Basketball Playoffs, the Upper Moreland Golden Bears will take on Susquehanna Township in the first round of the state tournament at 8 p.m. Friday. The game will be played at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. - Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove will host Storytime with the Adorable Georganne starting at 7 p.m. - Local thespians will perform Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" at the Village Players of Hatboro starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. The show will also run on Saturday at 8 p.m. as well. - …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Purchases at Barnes and Noble will help Upper Moreland School District to support summer reading and literacy.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
According to an Upper Moreland School District release, the district is sponsoring a Barnes & Noble fundraiser for literacy. The purpose of this event is to support summer reading and literacy. The proceeds will be used to purchase literacy resources for all schools. The fundraising event will started June 11 and ends June 18 at the Willow Grove Barnes & Noble. Online purchases will also be included in the fundraising efforts from June 19-23. The Upper Moreland Township School District can receive up to 25 percent of the profits from items sold in the store. For every eligible item that is purchased online at Barnes & Noble on behalf of the school district, Barnes & Noble will contribute 12 percent of the purchase price to the schools. …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Upper Moreland families heeded the call and voted Barnes and Noble as the place where they're going to spend some St. Patty's day fun in this week's Patch Poll.
We asked, and you answered. Barnes and Noble is the Reader's Choice for where to spend St. Pat's Day in Upper Moreland. From the Barnes and Noble Patch Calendar description: The Barnes and Noble in Willow Grove will host a special St. Patrick's Day Storytime with Miss Chelsea at 11:00 am. Dress up in green and feel the luck of the Irish as we celebrate fun stories related to this magnificent holiday. Polls, which had considerably fewer participation than of other weeks, closed at 11 a.m. today. Don't forget to review them on their Patch Place listing here. --- Next week: "Reader's Choice on where to go on Rainy Days with your Kids" - Have a suggestion for next week's Reader's Choice Patch Poll? E-mail - gerrydungan@patch.com.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Patch is looking to you to help decide this week's patch poll - where's your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
This week's Patch Poll asks readers where's the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? The poll below has been populated with venues, restaurants and other Upper Moreland staples found in the UM-WG Patch's Places directory section. Typically, with these Upper Moreland - Willow Grove Patch polls, there'd be a short list of criteria for you to consider before voting. This week, since the poll question does revolve around a single event, we're giving readers the option of voting for the related-event they'd most likely attend. The event options have been refined through our free Patch community calendar. So, here's what we found (click on their link for more details): What’s that, your business or place wasn't included in this week's …
Thursday, July 28, 2011
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. Little People/Big People Story Time Where/When: Upper Moreland Library, 109 Park Ave., Willow Grove; July 29, and every Friday through Aug. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Why go: The event features stories, songs, finger-plays and educational fun for pre-K kids and parents. Pricing: Free 2. Pickup Hockey Where/When: Wintersport, 551 York Road, Willow Grove; July 31, and every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Why go: Open hockey is for players with B-level or higher skills. Beat the heat by hitting the ice! Pickup hockey is not for beginners. Equipment is required. Pricing: $25…
Thursday, June 16, 2011
School’s out for summer!
Mom and Dad, don’t panic, Patch has got the scoop on the best events to entertain your family, and keep boredom at bay! Check out our five picks for things to do in your community this week! 1. Multi-Author Sports Book Signing Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 102 Park Ave., Willow Grove; June 16, 7 p.m. Why go: Just in time for Father’s Day, the book signing will feature a slew of local and national sports personalities, including Jayson Stark, Sal Paolantonio, Mike Missanelli and Merrill Reese. 2. Chamber Night at the Reading Phillies Where/When: First Energy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading; June 17, 7 p.m. Why go: Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Chamber Night at the Reading Phillies. Tickets are available …
Friday, December 31, 2010
Local sports figures, including Ray Didinger of Comcast/WIP and Sal Paolantonio of ESPN, were on hand at the Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove to sign their books.
On Dec. 22, local sports figures were on hand to sign their books at the Barnes & Nobles in Willow Grove. Some of the most recognizable names in local sports were present at the event, including the "Voice of the Eagles" himself Merrill Reese, who was signing his book "Sportscasting: Turning Your Passion Into a Profession." Other sportscasters/writers-turned-authors included: Jayson Stark of ESPN.com, Randy Miller of Bucks County Courier Times and Reuben Frank of Sportsradio 610 AM. The authors featured in this photo gallery are: -Merrill Reese - "Sportscasting: Turning Your Passion into A Profession" -Sal Paolantonio - "How Football Explains America" -Glen Macnow and Ray Didinger - "The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies" -…
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Having trouble coming up with a New Year's resolution? Upper Moreland - Willow Grove Patch reporter Sharon Achilles went out to ask five people theirs.
Five people were asked their New Year's resolutions outside the Barnes and Noble in Willow Grove. Here's what they had to say: Alexa Hophan Philadelphia --- Jaime McClellan Willow Grove --- Jordan Konell Philadelphia --- Dina Moroz Philadelphia --- Adrian Ghisiou Jenkintown
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