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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Plan Your Day for Pottstown's 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15!\n\nJoin us in downtown Pottstown for the 4th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday\, June 15th! The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. High Street will be closed from York to Charlotte Street during this time\, providing a vibrant and safe space for all the activities.\n\nWith so much happening\, here's a breakdown to help you plan your day and make the most of this community celebration:\n\nOpening Ceremony:\n\n\n \n Location: Basketball Court in front of Smith Family Plaza\n \n \n Time: 11:00 a.m.\n \n \n Highlights: The Black National Anthem sung by Pottstown 2024 graduate Ava Collier\, followed by a balloon release to honor those who have laid the foundation for us.\n \n\n\nMusic and Performances:\n\n\n \n Music Stage at RIVET and DJ Booth at Smith Family Plaza:\n\n \n \n DJ Tom Walker will keep the energy high throughout the day.\n \n \n Local Artists: Shareef Knuckles performs at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n \n \n Dance Performances: Simply Phenomenal Dancers Red Royals Diamonds at 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.\n \n \n \n\n\nKidZone:\n\n\n \n Location: Hanover - Penn\n \n \n Activities:\n\n \n \n Petting Zoo: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.\n \n \n Moon Bounces: All day\n \n \n Bluey Appearance: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n\n\nCar and Motorcycle Show:\n\n\n \n Location: York - Charlotte\n \n \n Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\n \n \n Feature: A special VW car made in South Africa around the end of apartheid\, still bearing its Johannesburg license plates.\n \n\n\n3 on 3 Basketball Tournament:\n\n\n \n Location: York - Hanover\n \n \n Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\n \n \n Note: Come cheer for your favorite teams!\n \n\n\nWellness Zone:\n\n\n \n Location: Smith Family Plaza (on the grass)\n \n \n Activities and Services:\n\n \n \n Massages by Urban Relaxation: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\n \n \n Health Screenings by Tower Health: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.\n \n \n Paint in the Park with Anastasia Foreman: 2:00 p.m.\n \n \n Family Yoga with Be ReZilient\n \n \n Drumming Circle: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.\n \n \n Liv Emotional Support Dog: 12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.\n \n \n \n\n\nSoulful Foods:\n\n\n \n Location: Hanover Street\n \n \n Vendors:\n\n \n \n Urban Gourmet Kitchen\n \n \n Smokin' Jays Caribbean BBQ\n \n \n Tasteful Soul\n \n \n Bev Soulfood\n \n \n Kalita's Heart and Soul Food\n \n \n Frozen Spoon BBQ\n \n \n Jamaican Hut\n \n \n Carnival Cravers\n \n \n \n \n Special Offer: Free ice cream to the first 400 people at the Coventry Ice Cream Parlor Tent\, courtesy of our generous sponsor T-Mobile.\n \n \n Support Local Restaurants: Enjoy offerings from Very Best Hot Dogs\, Gazzo Steaks\, Agento's Pizza\, Grumpy's Sandwiches\, Mr. Pickles\, and Espresso Yourself Cafe.\n \n\n\nSoulful Sips:\n\n\n \n Location: Cloud Cigars Lounge 211 E. High Street \n \n \n Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.\n \n \n Details: Over 21 only\, featuring a whiskey tasting and cigar pairing with Black-owned labels.Facilitated by Trina Jone CEO of Guilded Smoke\n \n\n\nCommunity Resources: Various community organizations will be present\, including TowerHealth\, Tri-County YWCA\, Family Services\, The STRIVE Initiative\, M.A.D.E.Community Health and Dental\, TRACC\, and Be ReZilient\, among others.\n\nPlanning Committee: This event was a community effort\, planned with the theme of reclaiming our village cohesiveness. Special thanks to the planning committee members: \n\n\n \n Lynise Walton\, CEO of Lynise Ellen Designs\n \n \n Mark Rittwage\, CGI Marketing\n \n \n Howard Brown\, iBall United\n \n \n David Charles\, The STRIVE Initiative\n \n \n Stacey Woodland\, Tri-County YWCA\n \n \n Jocelyn Charles\, Boyertown Multi Services\n \n \n Heather Foster\, Community Member\n \n \n Troy Rivera\, SGI Security\n \n \n Lee Hill\, Changemakers\n \n \n Shawnette Jones\, Stay Fabulous Consulting\n \n \n Linda Anthony\, Heart of God Worship Center\n \n \n Holly Parker and Ashley Kolpak\, Tri-County Network\n \n \n Jasmine Foster\, Tedra Butler\, Kendra Oliver\, Impressly Event\n \n \n Denise Williams\, Destiny Williams Be ReZilient\n \n\n\nSponsors: This event would not be possible without the generous support of Pottstown Health and Wellness\, Health Sparks Foundation\, Victory Bank\, T-Mobile\, TCN\, Boyertown Multi Services\, Hill School\, Hobarts Run\, Citadel Credit Union\, US Axle\, Valley Forge Casino\, Gazzo Steaks\, and Friends of Joe Ceresi.\n\nCome join us for a day filled with celebration\, community\, and culture!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan Your Day for Pottstown&rsquo\;s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15!
\n\nJoin us in downtown Pottstown for the 4th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday\, June 15th! The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. High Street will be closed from York to Charlotte Street during this time\, providing a vibrant and safe space for all the activities.
\n\nWith so much happening\, here'\;s a breakdown to help you plan your day and make the most of this community celebration:
\n\nOpening Ceremony:
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Location: Basketball Court in front of Smith Family Plaza
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Time: 11:00 a.m.
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Highlights: The Black National Anthem sung by Pottstown 2024 graduate Ava Collier\, followed by a balloon release to honor those who have laid the foundation for us.
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\n\nMusic and Performances:
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Location: Hanover - Penn
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Activities:
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\n\nCar and Motorcycle Show:
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Location: York - Charlotte
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Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Feature: A special VW car made in South Africa around the end of apartheid\, still bearing its Johannesburg license plates.
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\n\n3 on 3 Basketball Tournament:
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\n\n\n\nSoulful Foods:
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Location: Hanover Street
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Vendors:
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Special Offer: Free ice cream to the first 400 people at the Coventry Ice Cream Parlor Tent\, courtesy of our generous sponsor T-Mobile.
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Support Local Restaurants: Enjoy offerings from Very Best Hot Dogs\, Gazzo Steaks\, Agento&rsquo\;s Pizza\, Grumpy&rsquo\;s Sandwiches\, Mr. Pickles\, and Espresso Yourself Cafe.
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\n\nSoulful Sips:
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Location: Cloud Cigars Lounge 211 E. High Street \;
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Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Details: Over 21 only\, featuring a whiskey tasting and cigar pairing with Black-owned labels.Facilitated by Trina Jone CEO of Guilded Smoke
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\n\nCommunity Resources: Various community organizations will be present\, including TowerHealth\, Tri-County YWCA\, Family Services\, The STRIVE Initiative\, M.A.D.E.Community Health and Dental\, TRACC\, and Be ReZilient\, among others.
\n\nPlanning Committee: This event was a community effort\, planned with the theme of reclaiming our village cohesiveness. Special thanks to the planning committee members: \;
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Lynise Walton\, CEO of Lynise Ellen Designs
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Mark Rittwage\, CGI Marketing
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Howard Brown\, iBall United
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David Charles\, The STRIVE Initiative
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Stacey Woodland\, Tri-County YWCA
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Jocelyn Charles\, Boyertown Multi Services
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Heather Foster\, Community Member
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Troy Rivera\, SGI Security
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Lee Hill\, Changemakers
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Shawnette Jones\, Stay Fabulous Consulting
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Linda Anthony\, Heart of God Worship Center
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Holly Parker and Ashley Kolpak\, Tri-County Network
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Jasmine Foster\, Tedra Butler\, Kendra Oliver\, Impressly Event
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Denise Williams\, Destiny Williams Be ReZilient
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\n\nSponsors: This event would not be possible without the generous support of Pottstown Health and Wellness\, Health Sparks Foundation\, Victory Bank\, T-Mobile\, TCN\, Boyertown Multi Services\, Hill School\, Hobarts Run\, Citadel Credit Union\, US Axle\, Valley Forge Casino\, Gazzo Steaks\, and Friends of Joe Ceresi.
\n\nCome join us for a day filled with celebration\, community\, and culture!
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LOCATION:Saturday\, June 15th! The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. High Street will be closed from York to Charlotte Street
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