Newtown — The second annual Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garrett Williamson, 395 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square.
The Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event that includes walks around a spectacular 240-acre property. There will also be musical performances by Peter Moses and 3RowBack, pumpkin decorating, barnyard animal encounters, a straw maze, bounce houses, garden activities, nature hikes, children’s games, face painting, food trucks, raffles and far more.
Guests are invited to visit Urban Roots Farm on the Williamson property to purchase a pumpkin and other seasonal produce during the event. Families are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and plan to stay throughout the afternoon, as activities will be spread across the educational campus, organizers said.
According to Williamson Executive Director Carol Kaplan Ruark, “There won’t be a more affordable and engaging way to spend a Saturday with your family this season. Come celebrate our fall harvest while supporting an organization that serves everyone children with high-quality educational programs.”
The event will also feature plenty of photo opportunities, with a photo booth, newer and older farm equipment on display, and stunning views and rustic backdrops at every turn. Garrett Williamson is normally closed to the public, so this is a chance to see this historic estate in person, organizers said.
The gate fee will be $30 per car. Advance ticket sales will be discounted by $20 per car. Hayrides will cost $5. The rest of the activities are included in the price of the ticket. Follow garrettwilliamsonpa on Facebook to find out where to get discounted tickets between September 19-30.
All proceeds will benefit Garrett Williamson’s agricultural education programs serving children and families in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, organizers said. More information at http://www.garrettwilliamson.org.
Garrett Williamson runs Garrett’s Way Early Learning Center for infants through kindergarten and Camp Garrett, a summer nature camp for ages 5-15.
Garrett Williamson also runs agricultural education programs from his historic barn, using the property as a canvas for learning.
30% of their children receive scholarships to ensure that all high-quality programs are accessible to all, regardless of financial means, organizers said.
Yachtstock returns to Delco’s waterfront in Essington
Yachtstock, the annual charity music festival, will take a spin on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the West End Boat Club on the scenic Delaware River, 500 W. Second St., Essington.
Yachtstock will operate on two stages, with over 20 bands volunteering their time and talent to bring great music to Delaware County. The event will also feature food and retail vendors and children’s activities, in addition to a moon bounce and super slide, organizers said.
This year’s headliners are Delco natives Sara Spicer and Audra McLaughlin, who moved to Nashville to pursue their dreams of being songwriters and entertainers. They return to Delco to honor the mission of the Yachtstock stage.
Also appearing will be Sam Chonski, lead singer of powerhouse girl rock group Vixen 77.
Yachtstock continues its long and fruitful partnership with The Shriners’ Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, with proceeds benefiting their important work. Yachtstock will also continue its long tradition of benefiting local families with children struggling with serious health challenges, organizers said.
For more information, including a schedule of this year’s entertainers, or to purchase tickets, visit or follow “Yachtstock” on social media.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia publishes a free resource guide for pregnancy care
The Office for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has published a comprehensive guide to pregnancy care resources that includes life-affirming support services available throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond.
The free guide offers pregnant women, parents, new parents and single parents resources including pregnancy and parenting support; support for extended families; Social services; miscarriage support; post-abortion healing; youth programs; housing resources; and services in Spanish. The information is broken down by state and county in southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, organizers said.
The archdiocese’s commitment to protecting and preserving human life extends to caring for the hungry, the poor, the sick, the immigrant, the elderly, the oppressed, and any of our marginalized brothers and sisters. That work is done through the various ministries and charitable programs of the archdiocese, including Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, organizers said.
To order a copy of the resource, visit
Advance Physical and Aquatic Therapy has Paul Maugeri 5K Run
Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy hosted the third annual Paul R. Maugeri 5K last Saturday to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute.
Maugeri was an active member of the Broomall community, the Marple Township Little League, the Delco Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, the local Delaware Valley MS Society and the research institute. Maugeri’s inspiration touched many, and Advance is honored to partner with her family to continue her legacy of giving back, organizers said.
At the annual Paul R. Maugeri 5K Run on Sept. 10 to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute are, from left, Pat Maugeri, Ryan Mullin, Greg Maugeri, Josh Green and Brandon Maugeri . The 5K was hosted by Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Broomall and Springfield. (PHOTO SENT)
In each of the previous years, participants raised thousands of dollars that were donated directly to the institute.
Running the race would not be possible without generous donations from local businesses and run/walk participants throughout Delaware County and the Philadelphia region.
“This year turned out to be a beautiful day and a great turnout, marking the start of the NFL football season, embodied by Kelly’s green colors and Eagles-inspired logo. Paul was one of the biggest sports fans of Philly,” said Ryan Mullin, owner of Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy. “We look forward to an even better event next year!”
Advance has offices located on Baltimore Pike in Springfield and Parkway Drive in Broomall, making them popular locations for physical therapy pain relief in Springfield and Broomall.
Advance has a dedicated and highly experienced team of physiotherapists who offer specialist treatment services for any pain, injury or discomfort a person may experience. Patients have found high levels of success in their treatment services, due to their implementation of advanced technology and methods. For more information, call 610-544-8500 or visit
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