Here's What's Happening at Borough Hall This Month:

Tuesday, November 1st

7:00pm Borough Council

Monday, November 7th

5:00pm HARB
6:00pm Police, Personnel, and Public Safety
7:00pm Civil Service Commission

Thursday, November 10th

7:00pm Planning Commission

Monday, November 14th

6:00pm Tree Advisory Commission
7:00pm Beautification Advisory Commission

Tuesday, November 15th

6:00pm Parks and Recreation
7:00pm Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation, & Sustainability Committee

Monday, November 21st

6:30pm Recreation Board

Tuesday, November 22nd

6:00pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Policy Committee

Borough News

Business View Magazine recently spent some time in our neck of the woods, here's what they had to say:

The Borough of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

A wonderful vibe

The iconic bridge in the 1946 Christmas film classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, was built with steel from the Borough of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and the Borough’s leadership has taken that sentiment to heart by working toward offering community members the most wonderful quality of life they can possibly provide.

To keep reading, click here!

PARKS & RECREATION

November Programs

Youth Quadball
Inspired by fictional quidditch, quadball is a mixed gender sport with a unique combination of elements from basketball, dodgeball, and tag. Students will be learning the non-contact version of the sport including how to score a quaffle, throw a bludger, and catch a snitch for their team!
Sundays, November 6th - 27th
9:00am - 12:00pm: Grades 4 - 6
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Grades 7 - 12
For info or to register, click here!

Snapology
Brick City Workshop
Tuesday, November 8th
9:30am - 12:00pm
For info or to register, click here!

Pamper Yourself Bingo
Win Manicures and Pedicures, Designer Jewelry, Pet and Cleaning services, Dinner out and so much more.
Sunday, November 13th, doors open at 12:00pm, games begin at 1:00pm
For info, email phxctc@yahoo.com!

Soul Line Dancing with a Touch of Country
Mondays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, November 14th - December 5th
Call (267) 384-4120 for more information!

The Autumn Knight Chess Tournament
Saturday, November 19th
Grades K - 12
For info or to register, click here!

All Abilities Yoga Classes
Mondays at 6:00pm - Find your Zen
Tuesdays at 9:30am - Find your Stability
Tuesdays at 4:45pm - Find your Chill
Wednesday at 6:00pm - Find your Tribe
Thursdays at 9:30am - Find your Flow
Thursdays at 6:00pm - Brand New Beginner
Saturdays at 10:00am - Find your Power
For info or to register, click here!

SCHOOL'S OUT MINI CAMPS:
Young Rembrandts
Monday and Tuesday, November 7th and 8th
Morning and/or afternoon camps available
For info or to register, click here!

Science Explorers
Space PLUS - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 21st - 23rd
Together we will learn the planets in our solar system, build a refracting telescope, defy gravity with parachutes, make our own constellation projectors, build a stomp rocket, and more! We will also do some bonus experiments in engineering and mix in some science art.
For info or to register, click here!

Additional programs include:

Sew Much Fun!
Improv
Tai Chi
Strength, Core & Flexibility
Zumba
Martial Arts
Table Tennis
Women's Volleyball
Men's Basketball
Kickball
Pickleball (Indoor and Outdoor)
Hula Hoop Fitness Challenge
Handyman University

For info or to register for any of these programs, click here!

POLICE

On Saturday, October 15th, the Phoenixville Police Department hosted it's first BBQ Pitmasters Throwdown Competition!

Congratulations to Smoking Bones BBQ and Brewskis BBQ for taking home top prizes! All proceeds from the event were donated to Orion Communities.

FIRE

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked second and third, with both having nearly twice the daily average.

Below are some tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to stay safe this holiday season.

Community Events

November 4^th - F irst Friday

5:30pm - 8:30pm

100 & 200 Block of Bridge Street

November 5^th - P hoenixville Bed Races

11:00am - 2:00pm
Reeves Park

November 26^th - B urn off the Bird 5k

9:00am - 10:30am
Schuylkill River Trail & Recreation Center

Click here to learn more!