Boscov's Reading, North Events
If you or your organization would like to volunteer at any of the fundraising events listed below, e-mail BoscovsBlog@gmail.com.
September 15 thru October 12 - Campus of Courses
October 7 - Friends Helping Friends
Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass to benefit local non-profit organizations
October - Halloween Event and Candy Exchange
October- FREE Flu Shots
Available at Boscov's East, Nort, Coventry, and Berkshire only. See details below.
November 8 - Multiple Sclerosis Event
Support your local MS Society
Thanksgiving thru December 31 - Food Drive
December 6 - Festival of Fun and Giving
Tues, December 9 - Special Needs Shopping
*Please see below for details!
POWER OF PINK
Boscov's and the Estee Lauder Companies invite you to think
pink and show you care.
Join Boscov's
as we help increase awareness and raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. Show your support by visiting Boscov's to see the wonderful
selection of pink-inspired merchandise we will be selling in our Cosmetics
Department. All proceeds will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation helps to fund groundbreaking
research dedicated to treating, curing and preventing breast cancer. With your
help, we can achieve prevention and a cure in our lifetime.
Recycle your old Crocs at Boscov's!
Boscov's has partnered with SolesUnited to become an Authorized Collection Partner.
Drop off your worn out Crocs in the Shoe Department. Feel good
knowing that you are helping to provide new Crocs shoes to those in
need around the world!
Boscov's Complimentary Personal Shopping Service
Contact Rebecca Fried for more information and to schedule your appointment!
Rebecca Fried, Boscov's Wardrobe Consultant
610.370.5878
BoscovsBlog@gmail.com
Boscov's Campus of Courses
Boscov’s East Reading Mall
and Boscov’s North Fairgrounds Square Mall
Fall Session Begins
Monday, September 15, 2008!
Boscov’s
invites you to come back to the classroom for the fall session of our popular
Campus of Courses! Check over the
courses listed, select the ones you like, then register as soon as possible by
completing the registration form below and mailing it to us. Payment is required
at the time of registration and may be made in cash, check or with a Boscov’s
charge only. Registrations by phone
will be taken only for those who are using a Boscov’s Charge or registering for
a FREE class.
Note:
Registration
for the North Classes will be handled at North Courtesy Desk.
Registration for the East Classes
will be handled at East Courtesy Desk.
Registration
forms must be mailed to the store where the class will be held. Register early – Classes are limited in size! Registration fee covers instructors’ free –
purchase of all supplies is the responsibility of the student.
To
register by phone for North classes,
please call 610-779-2000, ext. 1278, for East
610-779-2000.
Intermediate Jewelry Making
Workshop
Judy Feick
This class offers projects such as a beaded bracelet watch, loop earrings, and
a taste of wire wrapping embellishing a pendant for your necklace. Please bring a necklace chain, jewelry tools,
long nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutter and a packed lunch for lunch
break. A $35 material fee is payable to the instructor at the time of class.
#2 EAST: Tuesday, October 7 10AM
to 2:30PM $10
The Beautiful Art of
Calligraphy
Judy
Feick
You
will learn the shapes of both lower case and the upper case letters of the
alphabet. Combining them with the
Calligraphy pen will produce beautiful writing for stationary, cards,
certificates or framed poetry. Please
bring a ballpoint pen, pencil, lined notebook tablet, calligraphy pen with
cartridges and a packed lunch for lunch break.
A $15 material fee is payable to
the instructor at the time of class.
#4 NORTH: Thursday, October 2 & 9 10AM to 2:30PM $20
Easy Faux-Finishing
Holly
Long – Owner of Stencil That!
Glaze
your walls with these fun techniques: Sponge, Rag, Bag, Wash, Comb & Woolie. Learn how to mix latex and acrylic
glazes. Take home a box done in the
finish of your choice. Kit fee:
$25 payable to instructor at the time of class.
#6 NORTH: Saturday, October 4 10AM to 1PM $7
Fantastic Floorchloths
Holly
Long – Owner of Stencil That!
Paint
a 2’x3’ hemmed canvas floorcloth with acrylic paints. Create your own design using various
stencils. Learn how to topcoat your
floorcloth and make it last for years. Kit fee:
$35 payable to instructor at the time of class.
#8 NORTH: Saturday, October 4 1PM
to 4PM $7
Landscape Oil Painting
Sylvia
Leffler-Shunk, Scull Hill Art
Wet
on wet technique. Learn how to make a
painting in a few hours. Materials
(canvas and paints) are provided by the instructor. A $20
material fee is payable to the instructor at the time of class.
#10 EAST: Sunday, October 5 11AM to
4PM $9
Five Secrets to Looking and
Feeling Younger/Permanent Weight Loss
Dr.
Kyle Bieber, DC
The
Foundation for Wellness Professionals
This
presentation will educate the audience about why diets don’t work, why eating
“fat” doesn’t make you “fat”, the true value of being healthy and fit, how to
regain your energy and vitality, and much more.
#14 EAST:
Tuesday, September 16 7PM to 8:30PM FREE
#15 NORTH: Wednesday, September 24 7PM to
8:30PM FREE
Arthritis: Alternative Approaches to Preventing and
Relieving Joint Disease
Dr.
Kyle Bieber, DC
The
Foundation for Wellness Professionals
Over 50 million Americans suffer with joint disease. This presentation educates the audience about
what arthritis is, who is susceptible to arthritis, what causes it, how to
relieve it and steps to help prevent joint disease.
#16 NORTH: Wednesday, October 1
7PM
to 8:30PM FREE
Balancing Hormones
Naturally: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Hormone-Related Health Concerns
Dr.
Kyle Bieber, DC
The
Foundation for Wellness Professionals
Over
80 million women in the U.S.
currently suffer with PMS and menopause symptoms. Many of these women are confused as to what
health options are available, or even right for them. This lecture will educate the audience about
natural alternatives to address this condition.
#18 NORTH: Tuesday, September 30 7PM to 8:30PM FREE
The New Solution to
Accelerated Weight Loss: The 9 Day
Cleansing Period
Dr.
Kyle Bieber, DC
The Foundation for Wellness Professionals
This
lecture educates the audience on how pollution, toxins, and chemical impurities
can lead to weight gain. It introduces a
doctor supervised weight loss and detox program to rid the body of these
impurities and quickly and safely lose fat.
#20 NORTH: Wednesday, October 8
7PM
to 8:30PM FREE
Estee Lauder Skin Care
& Cosmetics Workshop
Boscov’s
Estee Lauder Representative
Give your skin the royal treatment! Join our Estee
Lauder representative as she reveals the latest tips and tricks of 2008 for
Estee Lauder skin care products. To
enhance your new look, learn the hidden secrets of color and cosmetic
touch-ups. Register early, class size is
limited! Class fee is good towards product purchase.
#23 NORTH: Tuesday,
September 30
6PM to
8PM $15
Lancome Skin Care & Cosmetics Workshop
Boscov’s Lancome Representative
Discover
a new you! Find out how you can look your absolute best with the proper skin
care regimen and products. Learn how to enhance your beauty with colors that
are perfect for your skin tone. Register early, class size is limited! Class
fee is good towards product purchase.
#24 NORTH: Tuesday, October 7
6PM to
8PM $15
#25 EAST: Tuesday, October 7
6PM
to 8PM $15
Identity Theft
– Who’s Got Your Number
CTCE Federal Credit Union Representative
Learn
how to protect yourself from this rampantly growing crime. You will understand how to obtain and
understand your credit report, warning signs of identity theft and tips on how
to prevent it!
#33 NORTH: Monday,
September 29
6PM
to 7:30PM FREE
Surviving
Unemployment
CTCE Federal Credit Union Representative
Learn
what to do when your income stops, but the bills don’t!
#34 NORTH: Monday,
October 6
6PM
to 7:30PM
FREE
Caring for Aging Parents
Martha
Sitler / Berks Encore
Whether
you are assisting an aging relative or preparing for your own retirement years,
it is helpful to understand your options and to plan for the future – BEFORE a
crisis arises. This 2-part seminar covers,
legal, financial, housing benefit issues as we age. Payment covers the cost of manual being
handed-out during class and is payable to the instructor at the time of class.
#38 EAST: Tuesday, September 30 & October 7 6:30PM to
8:30PM
$15 Payable to
Instructor
#39 NORTH: Wednesday, October 1 & October 8 6:30PM to
8:30PM
$15 Payable to
Instructor
Yes, You Really Can Buy a
Home!
Linda
Strain - REMAX of Reading
Chris
Strain - REMAX of Reading
Katy
Strain – Countrywide Home Loans
Dreams can come true, we’ll show you how.
Everything you have to know from choosing to buying your dream
home. Join our experts for a free
informative session explaining in detail the insider information on topics such
as credit scores, new financing options, buyer agents, property inspections,
agreement of sale and tough negotiating tactics. Literature will be provided and discussion
period will follow. You will leave with
an advantage over other home buyers.
#41 EAST: Saturday, October 4
10AM
to 11:30AM FREE
Staging & Marketing
Your Home For Top Dollar
Linda
Strain - REMAX of Reading
Chris
Strain - REMAX of Reading
Katy
Strain – Countrywide Home Loans
Melodie
Burkey, IFDA – M Designs (Interior Design Consultant)
Let us show you how you can get top dollar for your home. Learn simple and inexpensive ways to stage
and discover the methods used by professionals to increase the showing
potential of your home. Find out about
current market conditions, negotiating, how to avoid mortgage pitfalls and
proven marketing strategies.
#43 EAST: Saturday, October 4
12PM
to 1:30PM FREE
Tax Planning
H&R
Block Representative
Review
of tax savings plans as well as a look at ways to reduce your tax liability.
#45 NORTH: Saturday, September 20 10:30AM to
11:30AM FREE
Retired Taxpayer
H&R
Block Representative
Explanation
of tax impact on retirement plans as well as a review of benefits of a
traditional and a roth IRA.
#47 NORTH: Saturday, September 20 12PM to 1PM FREE
AARP 55 Alive
Driving Course
East: John Rader
North: Donald Wojton
Produced
by the American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP)
and conducted throughout the country, 55 ALIVE teaches preventive measures that
save lives. Each student receives
certification at the completion of the 8-hour course, which is good for at
least a 5% discount on driving insurance.
The law states that you must repeat the course every 3 years to continue
to receive the discount. Please bring a
small snack or a packed lunch for break(s).
Course Fee, $10, is payable in
cash or check ONLY at the time of class.
Please make check payable to AARP.
Sorry, this class may not be
put on your Boscov’s Charge Account.
Classes are limited in size.
Please register early!
#48
EAST: Monday, October 6 & Tuesday,
October 7 10AM to 2:30PM
$10 Payable to
AARP
Brides & Grooms
Boscov’s
Bridal Registry
How
to get the most out of your wish list and get rewarded after your wedding.
#53 NORTH: Saturday, October 4 1PM
to 2:30PM FREE
Mail Registration form for
classes at Boscov’s North to:
Attn: Public Relations
Boscov’s
North Fairgrounds Square Mall
2910
Fifth Street
Highway
P.O. Box 4116
Reading, PA 19605
Mail Registration form for
classes at Boscov’s East to:
Attn: Public Relations
Boscov’s
East Reading Mall
4500 Perkiomen Avenue
P.O. Box 4116
Reading, PA 19606
Class
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Friends Helping
Friends
Boscov’s
East, North and Berkshire
Tuesday,
October 7, 2008
9 AM to 9
PM
Entire
Ticket Proceeds Benefit the Participating Non-Profit Organization of Your
Choice, Because That’s What Friends are For!
A day to
enjoy great shopping, super savings, refreshments, door prizes and the chance
to help hundreds of charitable organizations at all 39 Boscov’s stores in Pennsylvania,
Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and New York.
25% Off* Shopping Pass
Purchase a
$5 ticket from your favorite non-profit organization, get a 25% OFF* Shopping Pass.
*15% and
10% in some areas, all exclusions are listed on “Friends Helping Friends”
tickets.
Win One of Our Fabulous Grand
Prizes:
- Flat Screen
TV
- La-Z-Boy
Recliner
- Diamond
Pendant
- 10 - $500
Shopping Sprees
- Each store
will give away 5 - $100 Shopping Sprees
Entertainment & Demonstrations
Boscov’s
and The Greater Berks Food Bank
Food Drive
No One
Should Go Hungry!
Please
contribute to the Boscov’s and The Greater Berks Food Bank Food Drive now through
Octobe 31st. Help out those in need by
dropping off non-perishable canned or boxed goods at any Boscov’s Reading
location.
Flu Clinic
Quaker State Medical Services
Misses
Department
10am to 1pm
Only $25
per participant
Pneumonia
shots also available!
Medicare
Part B must be your primary insurance in order to receive a shot at no
charge. QSMS will bill Medicare. If Medicare is not your primary insurance,
you must pay by cash or check. Quaker
State Medical Services will gladly give you a receipt to submit to your
insurance for reimbursement.
Candy Sampling
Candy Department
1pm to 3pm
Demonstrations and Samples
Small Appliance
Department
1pm to 3pm
Hula Hoop Contest
Cosmetics
Department
6pm to 8pm
Washington Martial Arts
Mall
Entrance
7:30pm
Ghost Lollipop
Candy Department
6pm to 8pm
Toy Dig
Candy Department
6pm to 8pm
Jewelry Department
Free
Jewelry cleaning when you visit the fine jewelry department.
Participating Organizations
- Alzheimer's
Association
- American
Cancer Society
- Amputee
Support Team
- Bern Reformed United Church
of Christ
- Bernville
Area Community Library
- Bird
Chapter #460, Order of the Eastern Star
- Caribbean
Community Group
- Catholic
Charities, Diocese of Allentown
- Christ
U.C.C.
- Community
United Church of Christ
- CONCERN
Professional Services for Children Youth and Families
- Covenant
Home Care: Home Health & Hospice
- Cub Scout
Pack 358, St. Catherine's
- Daniel
Boone Blazers Abroad
- Daniel Boone
High School Ski Club
- Diakon
Volunteer Home Care
- Eastern PA Down Syndrome
Center
- Exeter Community Band
- Faith
Chapter #444 OES
- Family First
Resource Center
- Friends of
the Exeter
Community Library
- GWFC Berks
County Federation of Women's Clubs
- Golden
Seniors
- Grace Lutheran
Church
- Hilltop Learning
Center of Gouglersville
- Holy Name
Youth Football
- Holy Rosary
Society of St. Anthony Church
- Immaculate
Conception Women's Society
- Mental
Health Association
- NAMI Berks
- Newmanstown
Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary
- One by One,
Inc. (Cat Rescue)
- One United Church of Christ
- Opportunity House
- Penn State Berks Ice Hockey Club
- Reading Court #61 Order of the Amaranth
- Reading
Education Foundation
- Reading
Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society
- Reading Junior
Academy
- Reinholds
Area Lioness Club
- Salem U.C.C., Spangsville
- Shady
Hollow Assisted Riding
- Soccer Club
of Reading
- St.
Matthew's United Methodist
Church
- The
Children's Home of Reading
- Wesley
United Methodist Church
- Womelsdorf
Volunteer Fire Company
FREE Flu Shots
Provided by the Reading Hospital
Each flu clinic will have 500 shots available.
Boscov's East
4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading 19606
Saturday, October
11, 2008
10AM to 1PM
Boscov's North
2910 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading 19605
Saturday October
18, 2008
10AM to 1PM
Boscov's Coventry
Coventry Mall, Route 724 & 100, Pottstown 19464
Saturday,
October 25, 2008
10AM to 1PM
Boscov's Berkshire
1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing 19610
Saturday,
November 1, 2008
10Am to 1PM
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