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JUNE 4, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIII • NO 18
Rescue Revival Shoppers Can Support Ghandi’s Refuge at Birdsboro Farmers Market BY FRANCINE FULTON
should be sure to stop by a booth manned by Steph Ansaldo, Those who visit the Birdsboro where they can learn about Farmers Market, held every Ghandi’s Refuge Animal Rescue other Saturday in Main Bird Park, and purchase items such as See Animal Rescue pg 5
Performers will include Second Breakfast (left photo) and Elliott Christ (right photo).
Joanna Furnace To Host Live Music Event BY FRANCINE FULTON
at numerous venues as a solo artist, as well as with the New York-based bands The Pony Express and The Big Hat. Christ said that his style is influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and David Bowie. Christ will perform on the Joanna Furnace stage from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn more about his music and other creative work at www.elliottchrist.com. The featured act will be Second Breakfast, an acoustic duo from the Lancaster area. The duo consists of Jackson and Luke, who are “Lord of the Rings” fans and perform songs from the ’60’s and ’70s Americana and folk music, covering bands such as The Grateful Dead, the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Jackson and Luke each possess a Bachelor of
Strawberry Festival To Offer Food, Mansion Tours and More BY FRANCINE FULTON
A Strawberry Festival, featuring strawberry dishes, live music, children’s activities and craft vendors, will be offered on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary of Providence Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson. The day will also include tours of the site’s Potts mansion. Activities will be held on the
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grounds of the historic property. “There will be face painting for children and all kinds of strawberry (dishes) - strawberry shortcake, strawberries with ice cream and chocolate-covered strawberries,” said Jacqueline Guerra, the site’s retreat reservation coordinator. “We have 12 vendors so far selling crafts, jewelry and trinkets.” Other food items offered for sale will include hamburgers, See Strawberry Festival pg 6
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istoric Joanna Furnace is well known in the community for its annual events, including the Hay Creek Festival, the Apple Festival and Christmas at Joanna. Now, another celebration has become a tradition at the historic site - Music at the Furnace. This year’s Music at the Furnace, which will feature live music and food, including menu items homemade by volunteers with the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA), will take place on Friday, June 6. Food will be available for purchase starting at 4:30 p.m., and the music will begin at 5 p.m. While there is no admission to attend the event, a
donation will be received at the gate. Food available for sale throughout the night will include macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, hot dogs and french fries, as well as hot and cold beverages, ice cream sundaes and root beer floats. Stampede Barbecue and Ale House of Mohnton will also have homemade ale available for purchase. “There will be something for everyone in food choices, so (guests may) come for dinner, stay for music and then have some dessert,” said Mark Zerr, HCVHA executive director. The opening act will be Elliott Christ, a singer/songwriter and multi-instr umentalist from Phoenixville. He has performed
Steph Ansaldo of Ghandi’s Refuge Animal Rescue offers items for sale at the Birdsboro Farmers Market. Photo by Francine Fulton