The Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will once again participate in the federal Summer Food Service Program offering free lunches and breakfasts to children.

Starting June 11 and running through Aug. 21, lunches will be provided at Rupert, Lincoln and Franklin elementary schools, Ricketts Community Center and through the Rolling Hills Housing Authority.

The cold lunches, such as ham and cheese, hoagies, milk, fruit juice and vegetables, will be prepared at Pottstown High School cafeteria daily and delivered to those sites. Lunch service will be from noon to 2 p.m., although individual sites may adjust times.

Most of the sites will also distribute breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, said John Reber, parks and recreation director.

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The Pottstown Area Homeschoolers recently attended a field trip to the North End Fire Company where the children learned about fire safety and fire fighting.

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If you like Sechuan food, a new BYOB restaurant, called Han Dynasty, recently opened in the Limerick shopping center off Township Line Road in Royersford, according to area resident Dorian Snow.

"Han, the owner, is a young whipper-snapper, and his chef specializes in authentic Sechuan food. This is his second Sechuan restaurant following on the success of one he has in Exton."

"Han has an extensive menu, but he specifically organizes his dishes in 'authentic' and 'Americanized' categories. He claims to make the best General Cho's chicken and Sesame chicken on the planet, but because he claims they are not 'authentic,' if you order them, he may try to convince you to try something authentic instead! He's funny, with a wry sense of humor, and he is intensely passionate about true Chinese cuisine. He also likes to stir things up. On our last visit, he told us he was thinking of putting up a sign: 'Management reserves the right to refuse to serve General Cho's Chicken.' But, he will serve it, of course, after he temps you with a plethera of other tasty specialties."

"Han is adorable, and his food is delicious. I really want this place to survive! So go, and tell your friends. And remember to bring a bottle of wine or some beer!"

Thanks for the tip Dorian.

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