Dr. Niraj Patel of the Chiropractic & Wellness Center is offering complimentary (no-obligation) services to new patients in exchange for a donation of $20, which will be given to a local school district for school supplies for needy children.

The drive is ongoing until Sept. 16 and the offer includes a complete consultation, an examination, a computerized nerve scan/wellness scan and a review of the findings.
Dr. Patel's office evaluated the cost of such an exam at $175, but through Sept. 16 it will only cost you the $20 donation.

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A grand reopening celebration will take place at the Hard Bean Café this Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., bringing live music, a book signing and more to the downtown location.

After being closed for two weeks following a heavy storm that separated the roof from the building at the Hard Bean in downtown Boyertown, the hotspot will reopen, this time with new owners.

The family team of Hank and Steve Frecon, along with long time friend Chris Adukaitis, current owners of Boyertown’s favorite farm fresh market Frecon Farms, have assumed control of the establishment.

Since the storm, the business was blown up the street to the Frecon Farms location to ensure the continued supply of coffee and tea to Hard Bean enthusiasts.

“Thanks to the hard work of the building owners, the utility companies, and the dedicated employees of the Hard Bean Café, we’re excited to reopen the business and kick off what is sure to be a great start to downtown activities at the Hard Bean,” said Hank Frecon.

There will be a book signing by local writer Bruce Sarte at 4:30 p.m. featuring his book "Sands of Time." In addition, singer songwriter Jeff Rinehart will play favorites from 6-8 p.m. and finally from 8-10 p.m. Hard Bean will be feature Ryan Bradley singing the “Obscure & Bizzare.”

Since the temporary home appeared to be a big hit with Frecon Farms customers, Hard Bean coffee will now be brewed fresh daily at Frecon Farms, soon to be followed by Frecon's fruit in fresh smoothies at the Hard Bean in Boyertown.