Bob Shoudt, right, of Royersford, stuff down hot dogs as Anastasia Clare keeps count during Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest at Dorney Park in Cetronia, Sunday, May 17. Shoudt, who ate 19 more hot dogs than the second-place finisher, qualified for the international hot dog eating contest to be held on Coney Island on July 4.

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Sacred Heart School in Royersford is hosting a mini Relay for Life today in honor of the Pottstown's Relay for Life Junior Ambassador Cancer Survivor, third grade Student Casey Flanagan.

Casey will lead her entire school on a walk to kick off the weekend event in Pottstown, which starts this Saturday at Pottsgrove High School's track.

The school is so excited to support Casey and all involved to Relay for Life -- and find a cure.

Opening ceremonies of the Pottstown event start at 10 a.m. Saturday.

To learn more about the Relay for Life, click here.

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The Historical Society of Phoenixville is showing off some faces from the past. The "Faces of Phoenixville: A snapshot of Phoenixville of Yesterday" will be opened to the public June 5 and run through Friday, July 10 at the historical society's museum at 204 Church St. in the borough.

Almost 200 rarely seen images from the historical society's collection will grace the walls of its museum, showing residents at work and play from bygone eras. The photos date back to the 19th century, a time when photographic images were just gaining in popularity and the equipment was starting to develop. Some images are of escapades on the nearby canal and Schuylkill River.

Also on display will be items from the Civil War, Spanish American War and World War I, as well as those from the 1950s sock hops held in the borough.

"These photographs are real gems. They give us a window to look back at moments in time in Phoenixville's rich history. They present a colorful, sometimes humorous and sometimes serious view of our community's past," said Jack Ertell, president of the historical society.

The public opening coincides with Phoenixville's First Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. next Friday. The exhibit will then be open to the public Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays June 7 and July 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Those attending are asked to only take nonflash photos of the exhibits.
For more information, contact the historical society at 610-935-7646.