As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown & BMBA, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA.
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October – The Embassador of Fall
Can you smell the pumpkin spice? Are you and the kids getting excited for spooky stories of witches, ghouls, and goblins? Are you looking forward to the rolling hills transforming into vistas of bright yellow, orange, and red? This can only mean one thing; October is here! When people speak of the beauty of fall and enjoying the crisp outdoor air, October is the month were this all happens. I think it is fair to say that if you love autumn then you love October. So, let’s delve a little further into learning about the calendar’s ambassador to the fall season…
The name October stems from the Latin word octo, meaning “eight,” because it was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar. When the Romans converted to a twelve month calendar, the name October stuck despite the fact that it’s now the tenth month.
Zodiac Signs: Libra (September 23 – October 22) Libras are known to be calm and balanced with impeccable taste. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Scorpios are known to be passionate and magnetic with a strong will.
Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
Flowers: Marigold and Cosmos
October’s full Moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, arrives on Wednesday, October 20th. Like September’s Harvest Moon, the Hunter’s Moon is closely tied to the autumnal equinox.
Why do leaves change colors in October? Did you know that fall’s vivid colors are actually hidden underneath summer’s green? The main reason for the color change is not autumn’s chilly weather, but the lack of sunlight. The green color of leaves disappears when photosynthesis (from sunlight) slows down and the chlorophyll breaks down. Trees with a lot of direct sunlight will produce red leaves, while other trees may turn yellow, orange, or brown.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness of the disease and stress the importance of mammograms as the best tool to screen for breast cancer, the second most common type of cancer among women.
Here are some notable days in the month of October:
October 1st: International Coffee Day
October 4th: Cinnamon Roll Day
October 7th: World Smile Day
October 10th: Columbus Day
October 10th: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 12th: National Farmer’s Day
October 14th: National Chess Day
October 18th: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 21st: Boyertown Halloween Parade
October 21st: National Apple Day
October 26th: National Pumpkin Day
October 27th: Frankenstein Friday
October 29th: National Cat Day
October 31st: Halloween
Here is what’s going down during the week of 9/28/2023 – 10/4/2023
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 9/28/2023
- 7 for 7 with Steve Rinaldi (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- A Night of Music from Ursula The Pipe Organ (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Wine O Bingo – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 7pm
- Ken Pierson & Johnny O (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-10pm
- The Nun II (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 9/29/2023
- Wilcox Farms Corn Maze – Wilcox Farms Corn Maze, Boyertown 9am-midnight
- Storytime in the Orchard – Frecon Orchards, Boyertown 10-11am
- Fall Festival & Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 10am-10pm
- Food Truck Weekend – Oley Valley Feed, Oley 11am-5pm
- Outdoor Show at Rivet w/ EM, Walt Lafty, Maro DeLo, Slightest Concern & Supreem! (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 6pm
- Flash Light Corn Maze! – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 6-9pm
- Sam Tripoli (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- A Night of Music with Frank Sinatra and Friends (The DeSimone Brothers) (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Bar Code (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- TBA (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Bigg Romeo (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Late Night Laughs w/ Jay Yoder (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 10pm
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 9/30/2023
- Wilcox Farms Corn Maze – Wilcox Farms Corn Maze, Boyertown 9am-midnight
- Fall Festival & Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 10am-10pm
- M-55 Pumpkin Patch Express (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11am
- Food Truck Weekend – Oley Valley Feed, Oley 11am-4pm
- Food Truck & Farm Fun – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 11am-5pm
- Abby’s Pumpkins Corn Maze – Slater Farm, Perkiomenville 11am-6pm
- Iezzipalooza 3 (live music all day) – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 11am-11pm
- 8 Ball Pool Tournament – Boyertown American Legion Post 0471, Boyertown 12pm
- Exhibition • “What Inspires You?” – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Amber Rae & Andy Buraz (live music) – Frecon Orchards, Boyertown 12-3pm
- Family Friendly Illusionist Show w/ Tom Coverly (magician) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 1pm
- TBA (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 2:30pm
- 63rd Arlen Saylor Cavalcade – Boyertown Memorial Stadium, Boyertown 4pm
- Fall Festival and Open House – Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Co, Gilbertsville 4-8pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church, Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Cory & Kara (live music) – The Markley Grille, Gilbertsville 6-9pm
- Ziggy Isaacs (live music) – Iron Gate Biergarten, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Steel Hemlock (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 6:30-9:30
- Brent Terhune (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Altered Ego (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Wes Johnson (live music) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 7:30 -10:30pm
- Rod DeGeorge’s Guitar Gods Review (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 8pm
- Flipped (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Candlelight Ghost Tour – Brinton Lodge, Douglassville 8:30pm
- DJ Saturday’s w/ MC ΔT (dj) – Gatsby’s Pub inside SunnyBrook, Pottstown 9-11pm
- Danny Frederick (live music) – J.J. Ratigan Brewing Company, Pottstown 9-midnight
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 10/1/2023
- Wilcox Farms Corn Maze – Wilcox Farms Corn Maze, Boyertown 9am-9pm
- Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11am
- Abby’s Pumpkins Corn Maze – Slater Farm, Perkiomenville 11am-6pm
- Exhibition • “What Inspires You?” – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Bubbles Event! – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 12-3pm
- Zack & Amanda (live music) – Frecon Orchards, Boyertown 12-3pm
- Fall Festival & Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 12-10pm
- TBA (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- 1st Sunday Swing Dance w/ LIVE band: Temple Avenue (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 3pm
- Apple Cider & Hot Donut Event – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 3-7pm
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 10/2/2023
- Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 10/3/2023
- Oyster Night – The Ironstone, Boyertown 5-7pm
- Line Dancing (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6:30pm
- Bingo Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 10/4/2023
- Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
- TBA (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Ed Bassmaster (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- A Night with Spirit – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.” – John Donne
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Jeff Frederick, Realtor
Glocker Realty
900 E Philadelphia Ave Boyertown, PA 19512
mobile – 610-766-2028
office – 610-367-2058
email – jeff@glocker.com
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