It's Family Fest Time

Blogger's Note: The following was submitted by the organizers of, you guessed it, Family Fest.

The Annual Pottstown Family Fest will be held on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pottstown Senior High School.

This free family-focused event will feature information/resources from more than 30 area organizations, activities for the entire family, roving entertainment, mini sandwiches, drinks, Rita’s water ice, and a variety of door prizes.

Informational booths will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded at 7 p.m. (must be present to win). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

“Family Fest was developed to enhance, celebrate and explore family dynamics, development, growth, and unity,” said Jenn Brown, director, Pottstown Family Center. “This year’s theme, Stay Healthy, Play More, focuses on buying local and encourages families to find volunteer opportunities they care about so they can ultimately give back to their community.”

This annual event is sponsored by Family Services/Pottstown Family Center, Pottstown Parks and; Recreation, and the Pottstown School District with funding support from the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.

For more information on Family Fest, contact Jenn Brown, director, Pottstown Family Center, at 610-326-1610 ext. 347 or jbrown@fsmontco.org.

Strengthen Your Family at Family Fest

This year's Pottstown Family Fest will be held this Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pottstown High School.

Sponsored by the Pottstown Family Center, the Pottstown School District and the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, the event is designed to provide information on family dynamics, unity and development.

Information booths, roving entertainment and door prizes highlight the event.

Featured entertainment will include the Pottstown Senior High School Jazz Band.

Pizza and a beverage will be provided to all that attend, although children must be accompanied by an adult.

Puzzles were among last year's Family Fest activities

This year's theme urges "Pottstown Families to Play, Work and Serve Together" and to buy locally.

"The whole community plays a role in sustaining our local businesses and social service agencies," the flyer notes.

"This year's theme focuses on buying local and encourages families to find volunteer opportunities that they care about so that they can ultimately give back to their community."

The event is sponsored by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation and the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.