The Greater Philadelphia Area
AMBLER, PA — Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10am – 5pm. If you haven’t attended before, be sure to put this years event on your calendar now! As usual there will be great music, food, rides for kids, original art work, and hand-crafted items for all to enjoy.
Also: October 27, 2012 – Halloween Parade
October 6, 2012
11Am – 3PM
WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Come and enjoy a day of fun at Montgomery County Community College’s 19th Annual Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell.
The annual event features an array of activities for all ages and interests. Children’s activities include a moon bounce, pony rides, face painting, sandbox activities and kids’ crafts, among others.
At noon and 2 p.m., attendees are in for a treat, with New York City singer/songwriter Ronnie Gent and MCCC Music Instructor/bassist Michael Kelly performing free outdoor concerts. Additional music will be provided throughout the day by Montco Radio.
For teens and adults who want to learn more about the College, its courses and programs, Community Day is the perfect opportunity. Stop by the College Information Tent or attend a 25-minute Admissions presentation in room 101 of the Advanced Technology Center and take a campus tour offered at 11, 12 and 1 p.m.
Visit the Health and Wellness Expo for a flu vaccine, blood pressure screenings and lots of health-related information and tips. Free children’s dental sealants and the toothbrush fairy will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Dental Hygiene Clinic located in room 211 of the Science Center. To schedule an appointment for the Children’s Dental Sealant Program, parents/guardians should call 215-641-6483. Space is limited, and the clinic will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout the event, enjoy a wide-variety of food from various vendors and check out the fresh, local produce at the Farmer’s Market. At noon, enjoy your lunch while watching the Mustangs women’s team soccer team take on the Ocean County College Vikings in NJCAA region 19 action.
For more information about MCCC’s 19th Annual Community Day, visit www.mc3.edu/communityday.
In conjunction with Community Day, the College Alumni Association will be hosting its Strides for Scholarships 5K Race and Fitness Walk with check-in at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top runners in various age groups. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. To register, visit Strides for Scholarships on our website.
Ambler Restaurant Week is back and running through Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Restaurant Week
More than a dozen area restaurants are participating and will be offering various dinner specials and prix fixe menus. A few restaurants are offering an optional beverage pairing, and there are two who are offering a lunch menu as well.
Ambler offers such an array of dining options, deciding where to eat will not be easy, so plan to visit more than once, and bring your friends! Due to the popularity of Restaurant Week, reservations are encouraged. Details including pricing and menus can be found at www.AmblerRestaurantWeek.com.
RSVP to Ambler Restaurant Week on facebook and be entered to win one of five restaurant week gift certificates!