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 11/19 – 11/25/2020
THANKSGIVING 2020? WHAT TO DO?
I know, I know, I know, you want your normal Thanksgiving. Well this year is certainly not normal. So, put on those thinking caps and figure out a way to make it fun anyway. Here are some ideas to get those neurons sparking…
Do the normal tv watching Although the parades will be a little different this year, you will still be able to watch the annual 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade at 8:30am or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9am. Also, no fear football is here; Texans vs Lions at 12:30, Washington vs Cowboys at 4:30, and Ravens vs Steelers at 8:20. For the dog lovers out there, the National Dog Show will be airing at 12:00 noon.
Ditch Tradition Throw traditions out the window. Do whatever you want, eat whatever you want! There are no rules; it’s 2020.
Decorate your home for Thanksgiving The easiest way to make it feel like the holidays is to decorate like it’s the holidays. Even if no one is coming over this year, adding a few festive touches will lift your spirits. A cool centerpiece can go a long way in setting the Thanksgiving mood.
Make a Thanksgiving craft Try an arts and crafts project. Making something as simple as a handprint turkey will be a fun way keep the kids occupied. Margie from MJ’s Legacy had a good idea to make advent gift bags for the kids. (see The Cast at Glocker episode below for her detailed instructions)
Go on a family walk or bike ride Enjoy the fresh air! Break out your bicycles and take a spin around the block. I’s a great way to get moving before you get eating. It’s been a family tradition, since I was a child, for everyone to take a walk between dinner and desert on Thanksgiving. This way you don’t feel guilty for eating all the yummy pies and treats.
Play an outdoor game Playing an outdoor game is the perfect way for the family to have some outside fun. You can play bean bag toss (cornhole), ladder golf, frisbee toss, etc. You could also set up a scavenger hunt for the kids. They would love it!
Mix a fall cocktail There are so many yummy fall flavors that taste delicious in cocktails. Mix individual drinks or whip up a large batch of punch. Maybe a hot drink, especially if you are doing some outdoor activities. Serve up some mulled cider or wine, or hot cocoa for the kids. Get creative and add cinnamon sticks, marshmallows or whipped cream.
Host Thanksgiving outdoors If the weather cooperates, you might be able to gather for a short time outside to enjoy a little turkey and stuffing with your friends and family.
or
Zoom during dinner If you can’t travel to be with loved ones, or the weather won’t cooperate for an outdoor event, you can still gather together virtually. Set up the video device at a spot that everyone can see and enjoy dinner together. Zoom is allowing users unlimited time on Thanksgiving Day.
A movie marathon After dinner, conclude your evening with a classic Thanksgiving movie or two. There are so many to choose from including, You’ve Got Mail, Paul Blart Mall Cop, Free Birds, Home for the Holidays, and my personal favorite, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Whatever you decide to do, if you put in a little effort, you can still make this a Thanksgiving to remember!
EVERY DONATION ENTERS YOU TO WIN a basket worth over $200! Glocker Realty & Insurance, Always Be a Light Photography and Let’s Get Dancing have all 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 an adult basket full of goodies (wine, candle, Bauman’s butter, crotched headband, and $150 photography session)!! or a kids basket of fun (Legos, coloring books, markers, and playdough)! 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 sat down with Margie Harner owner of MJ’s Legacy this week.
**There will be no show next week 11/25. We will be back on 12/2**
Events List
THURSDAY 11/19/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Clothing Drive – Let’s Get Dancing, Boyertown 5-8pm
- Thursday Trivia – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-9pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 11/20/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9am-5pm
- Preschool Story Hour (online)– Oley Valley Community Library, Oley 10:30-11:30am
- Shot of Southern (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille – Limerick 6-10pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 11/21/2020
- Motercycle Toy Run & Holiday Car Show – Fensty’s Flea Market, Bally 10am
- Glass Class Time – Taylor Backes Glass Studio, Boyertown 10am-3pm
- Santa’s Polar Bear Express (train ride w/ Santa) – The Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 12pm and 3pm
- Tour & Tasting – Maple Springs Winery, Bechtelsville 1-3pm
- Ken & John (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- FREE MEAL – Come to the Table – St John’s Lutheran Church of Boyertown 5-6:30pm
- Jared Mason (live music) – The 19th Hole at Swamp Pike Pub, Gilbertsville 6-9pm
- The Sofa Kings (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 11/22/2020
- Santa’s Polar Bear Express (train ride w/ Santa) – The Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 12pm and 3pm
- Annual Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sale, Basket Raffle & Indoor Flea Market – Calvery United Church of Christ, Barto 9am-1pm
- Gingerbread House Make & Take – Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 1pm or 3pm
- John & Kass (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- The War with Grandpa (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 11/23/2020
- 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 11/24/2020
- 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 11/25/2020
- Food Drive Giveaway LEAST DAY! (food donation & basket raffle) – Glocker Realty & Insurance, Boyertown 9-5pm
- StoryWalk at Boyertown Park – Boyertown Community Park 9am-5pm
- The Cast at Glocker (podcast) * No show today due to holiday* – Glocker Realty & Insurance 6pm
- Frozen (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
Think outside the box! Try something new!
*************
Don’t miss any future events. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to this weekly blog.
If you would like your event posted email me at jeff@glocker.com
For real estate assistance contact Jeff Frederick at jeff@glocker.com or call/text at 610-766-2028.
