September 19, 2025: Things We "Heard" and Would Like To Share ...

by Lesley Misko

New Hanover Township Hosts Annual Autumn Event

Colebrookdale Railroad- The Secret Valley Line Hosts Fall Fest and Sensory Train Ride

"Saturday is the Sensory Friendly Fall Fest and Train Ride! There are limited seats left on the train ride so book your tickets now!https://www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/.../sensory.../

And Also From the Railroad...

An update on the kittens our engineer Steve Meola rescued: all seven are doing well thanks to the folks at the Kitty Salvation nonprofit here in Pottstown! Please message us if you are interested in providing a loving home!

Comedy Show Comes to Gilbertsville

"We are coming down to the last few days to purchase tickets for our comedy show on September 27, 2025.What’s included: Dinner will be provided and is included in the cost of your comedy show ticket. Dinner will be provided by Mission BBQ. Comedy will be provided throughout the evening by Earl David Reed and his talented friends. This is a B.Y.O.B. event.Where: Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue 1454 E. Philadelphia Avenue Gilbertsville, Pa. 19525Ways to purchase tickets:

Events Committee: 484-942-5714

Events Committee Email: eventsgfrc@gmail.com

Station Telephone: 610-367-0277

Station Email: gilbertsvillefireandrescue@gmail.com

Stop in at the station on Thursday evenings between 6:30PM and 7:00PM

The Railroad Has Cats, but Bally Has Dogs!

Bally Area Recreational Development Society (BARDS) has provided an update to their annual dog swim.

Eighty dogs participated on September 6, and BARDS members were able to make $850 on the bake sale!  

Photos and information from various Facebook pages.

More News from Boyertown

• Boyertown Area Revelers Turn Out To Celebrate Oktoberfest Boyertown’s 18th Annual Oktoberfest brought together local revelers for a weekend of beer, food, music, and celebration.
• Boyertown to Yale: Lula Mekonnen’s Journey of Curiosity, Commitment, Community Boyertown’s Lula Mekonnen, class of 2025, blends science, service, and heritage as she enters Yale, hoping to craft a future tackling global health challenges.