More than 100 Hill School students and teachers cleaned up trash along Pottstown's streets Saturday.

The students, pictured at left, also cleaned up Riverfront Park, all part of the KenCrest Cares event held in conjunction with First Saturday in downtown Pottstown.

More than 125 neon green shirts stood out in Pottstown’s Riverfront Trail Park that day as families, staff and adults who are served by KenCrest volunteered their time and raised awareness of providing quality services to people with disabilities.

The group picked Pottstown for their second event because of the large amount of people served by KenCrest in the area, including 16 group homes, and EmployNet.

The cleanup included mulching, and planting flowers and trees. The event concluded with songs from the Rejoicing Spirits Choir, composed of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who sing at worship and fellowship opportunities.

The event was sponsored and made possibly by the Rivercrest Fund, Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, the Schuylkill River Heritage Area, Fast Signs, Giant, Wal-Mart, Copy Fast Printing, Sanatoga Thriftway, DesignArt, and Smith-Edwards-Dunlap Printing.

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Want something to do this Saturday? The Angel-lites Relay for Life Team is having a yard and bake sale event this Saturday, May 9, from 7:30 - 12:30 p.m. at Liberty Park in New Berlinville (behind the Cumberland Farms Store). All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. According to a member of the team, tables are still available. If you want one, contact Jackie at 610-960-0242.

Thanks to Angel-lites for the tip.

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The Speaker's House in Trappe is getting a little help while helping others. A group of masonry trainees will be helping expert Andy deGruchy restore the facade of the 18th century home of Frederick Muhlenberg, first Speaker of the House of Representatives, May 18-29.

Participants will be able to parlay the specialized conservation skills they will acquire into restoration work, which is in demand in a region known for its historic stone buildings. And the ongoing restoration of The Speaker’s House contributes to the appearance of Main Street and economic revitalization.

Mr. deGruchy, of Quakertown, is a renowned masonry restoration specialist who has invested considerable time, energy and resources into developing the next generation of historic masons. He developed this project, which takes the form of a two-week, hands-on course, in association with The Speaker’s House, Heritage Conservation Network, and the University of Pennsylvania.

“Not only will this project contribute towards the restoration of the house, the emphasis on providing skills training is particularly relevant in the current economic climate," said Allison Weiss, executive director at The Speaker's House.