Your weekly guide to the events and happenings in and around Boyertown, PA
What to do? Where to go? Here is your one stop list of community events, music, arts, food, business specials, and historic events for Boyertown and beyond…
As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown, 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
Here is what’s going down during the week of 11/12 – 11/18/2020
ALL SEVEN PLANETS ARE VISIBLE THIS MONTH!
For all you stargazers out there, this month will give you a nice treat. Just look up to the sky to see Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Mercury with the naked eye. Uranus and Neptune are up there too, but you will need binoculars to get a good look. The night sky can be awe-inspiring, calming, and breath-taking, so take a break from the world, look up, and take a mental trip to the vast reaches of our solar system.
Mercury – The smallest planet and closest to the sun. It is dark gray in color and has an 88-day orbit. Find Mercury in the morning during the first few weeks of November.
Venus – Named after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty. Venus is the brightest planet, because it is covered with clouds that reflect the Sun’s light. It has a 225-day orbit. In early November, Venus will rise three hours before the sun. By the end of the month, however, it will rise about two and a half hours before the sun.
Mars – Also known as the “Red Planet”, because of its iron rich landscape that gives it a rusty-red color. It is named after the Roman God of war and has a 697-day orbit. Mars was brightest during October; however, it is still very visible this month. Last month, it was brighter than it will be again until September 2035.
Jupiter – The largest planet in the solar system, also known as the “Gas Giant”. It is two and a half times larger than all the other planets combined. Wow! It takes 12 years to orbit the Sun.
Saturn – Known for the ice and rock rings that encircle the planet, it is easily recognized. These rings are visible through a quality telescope. Saturn takes 29 years to orbit the Sun.
Both Jupiter and Saturn will be visible as soon as the sun sets, during the month of November. Jupiter is much brighter than Saturn, so look for it first. You can then use it as a reference point to see Saturn. Both planets will appear very bright throughout the month.
Uranus – The butt of many jokes, you see what I did there. It is mostly made of ice and known as the “Ice Giant”. One time around the Sun takes 84 years.
Neptune – The eighth, and farthest planet from the Sun is also made up of ice and is a near-twin of Uranus. It takes a whopping 165 years to orbit the sun!
Both Uranus and Neptune will be visible during the evenings this month; however, you may have difficulty getting a clear view without help. You will likely be able to see Uranus with a set of binoculars, but Neptune will require a good telescope or long-range binoculars if you want a clear view.
It is rare occurence that all seven planets will be visible in the same month. For this reason, now is the time to take advantage of this extraordinary celestial event. With many of our regular activities and entertainment put on hold, the planets are stepping in to fill the void. This Sunday you can take advantage of the New Moon’s dark sky to get a clear view of the planets and stars. Happy star gazing!
DONATE AND ENTER TO WIN a basket worth over $200! Glocker Realty & Insurance and Always Be a Light Photography have teamed up for a Food Drive Giveaway during the month of November! All food donations will benefit Boyertown Salvation Army. Every single donation earns you an entry to win a basket full of goodies (wine, candle, Bauman’s butter, crotched headband, AND $150 towards a photography session)!! The food drive will be running from Nov 11th to Nov 25th. The winner will be drawn live on Nov 30th. Drop off your nonparishable food donations at Glocker Realty – 900 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown between 9am-5pm, Monday thru Friday. Thank you and good luck!
WATCH “The Cast at Glocker” podcast every Wednesday at 6PM at Glocker Realty & Insurance on Facebook or YouTube. We sit down with Captain Rebecca Smith from the Boyertown Salvation Army this week.
**Please note there is a sound issue at the beginning, but it is corrected at about 6 minutes**
Events List
THURSDAY 11/12/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Fundraiser for Spread the Sparkle for Devin – Gramia’s Restaurant, Boyertown 7am
- Thursday Trivia – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-9pm
- Toy Story (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 11/13/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Preschool Story Hour – Oley Valley Community Library, Oley 10:30-11:30am
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Becker Home, Boyertown 4:30pm
- Wildflower (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille – Limerick 5-8pm
- Crazy Dave Schwandt Celebration of Life – The 19th Hole at Swamp Pike Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 11/14/2020
- Drive Up Food Distribution (food donation) – Harvest Fellowship BFC, Boyertown 9am
- Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Food Drop Off (food donation) – Friedens United Church of Christ, Oley 9-11am
- Household Electronics Recycling Event – Althouse Arboretum 9am-1pm
- Tony Alosi (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- FREE MEAL – Come to the Table – St John’s Lutheran Church of Boyertown 5-6:30pm
- Monkey Butler Duo (live music) – The 19th Hole at Swamp Pike Pub, Gilbertsville 6-9pm
- Brass Pocket (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille – Limerick 6-10pm
- November Ghost Tour – Brinton Lodge, Douglassville 8pm & 9:30pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 11/15/2020
- The Fight Back Home (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 11/16/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Basket Raffle #2 – Gabelsville Athletic Association, Boyertown 7pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 11/17/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Barrel Bingo Night – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 11/18/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9-5pm
- StoryWalk at Boyertown Park – Boyertown Community Park 9am-5pm
- Tour & Tasting – Maple Springs Winery, Bechtelsville 3-5pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
Aim for the sky, but move slowly, and enjoy every step along the way.
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