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Snow Tips!

February 12, 2014 by

MORE SNOW tips to help ARK Blue Bell residents through the storm!

The worst winter in recent history continues to hold us in its grip! We are expecting more snow this week, so it is imperative that our community understands some basic tips to help us through the rest of this winter:

PLOWING: Our snow removal contractor will be clearing snow from the driveways and making the initial pathway through the parking lot as quickly as possible. We cannot move snow out of parking spots until the cars move out of the spots. When you see a cleared area PLEASE move your car to that spot. This will allow the contractor to move the snow to the ends of the parking lot and not up onto the sidewalks. (PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH SIGNIFICANT SNOW FALLS YOU WILL SEE ORANGE CONES IN AREAS WHERE WE WILL BE DEPOSITING SNOW. DO NOT PARK THERE!)

SHOVELING: The walkways will be cleared and salted as fast as the crew can get to them! Please invest in a snow shovel to get yourself out of the parking spot to a cleared spot. We do not have the manpower to shovel out every car.

GENERAL: Please make sure that you have batteries and flashlights in the event of a power outage. Call PECO at 800-841-4141 in the event of an outage. ARK management has no inside information on when the power will go back on. You must call PECO! In the event your cable TV or internet is down please call 1-800-Comcast. And most importantly remember to help your neighbors!

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Nutrition Tips for Vegetarians

February 11, 2014 by

Whether you want to show support for animals or simply choose to avoid meat products, becoming a vegetarian can be a very healthy lifestyle choice. Though it decreases your risk for many long-term diseases, a vegetarian diet can make it difficult to get the protein and other nutrients a person needs to stay healthy and energized.

These vegetarian eating tips can help you create a balanced, meat-free diet:

  • Make sure that you get enough protein by incorporating nuts, beans, peas and soy products into meals and snacks.
  • Keep up with your necessary iron intake to create healthy oxygen absorption in the blood by eating a lot of spinach, kidney beans, lentils, black-eyed peas and iron-fortified cereals.
  • Choose calcium-fortified soy milk to replace the calcium normally found in regular cow’s milk.
  • Consider vegetarian alternatives to traditionally meat-based foods to keep your diet exciting (for example, bean burritos, veggie lo mein, or vegetarian lasagna).

Tips for Vegetarians [USDA]

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Snow Removal, We Need Your Help!

February 4, 2014 by

With one storm gone and anther on the way, ARK Blue Bell needs the help of all residents to clear our parking areas. Please move your cars temporarily to the cleared sections of the parking lots or to the clubhouse parking area. This will allow us to effectively clear all parking lots directly in front of your building.

It is essential that we clear all parking lots today before the next storm arrives this evening. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to do our best to clear the snow.

Thank you! Management

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Basta Pasta: Great Italian Food in Skippak Village

February 4, 2014 by

Basta Pasta is housed in a historic brick building that was once a hardware store. Now it's a charming trattoria serving pasta, pizza, wine, and all of your Italian fare favorites.

The dining room has a cozy feel, has pressed copper ceilings, checkered tablecloths, and comfortable booths. The house specialty is the gnocchi di ricotta, described as hand-rolled pasta pillows dressed in a mascarpone pomodor blush sauce. If you more in the mood for meat, regulars recommend the vitello, consisting of tender veal medallions with parma ham, fresh sage, asiago cheese and a rich demi glaze. One of the most ordered items at Basta Pasta is the pizza, whch is thin with a golden, crispy crust. 

During summer, Basta Pasta has a tiki bar outside, with small plates and specialty cocktails.

Basta Pasta
4052 Skippack Pike
Skippack Village, PA 19474
(610) 584-034
skippackrestaurants.com/svr_basta.html

Read the reviews on Yelp.

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Community Yoga Class

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The Farm House Restaurant: Fresh Cuisine in a Beautiful Skippack Setting

January 28, 2014 by

The Farm House Restaurant in Skippack is true to its name — it's located inside a historic farm house overlooking Zacharias Creek inside the picturesque Evansburg State Park. The cuisine is made from the freshest and healthiest ingredients available, including the restaurant's signature items, pan-seared salmon and jumbo lump crab. 

For lunch, frequent guests recommend the Craisin chicken salad, consisting of roasted pulled chicken, dried cranberries, and mixed greens with a honey Dijon dressing. For dinner, start with the lobster macaroni and cheese, then choose from an impressive list of entrees, including roasted Portobello pasta, rack of lamb, balsamic glazed meat loaf, or scallop and asparagus risotto. 

The restaurant offers a variety of specialty drinks, such as the key lime pie martini, or the pineapple upside down cake martini (Stoli Vanil, Cointreau, and pineapple juice with a graham cracker crusted glass.)

Just a short drive from ARK by Korman Blue Bell in Skippack, The Farm House is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Farm House Restaurant
1146 Stump Hall Road
Skippack, PA 19426
(610) 584-5170
skippackfarmhouse.com

Read the reviews on Yelp.

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Ambler Donuts: Classic Treats

January 21, 2014 by

If you’re in love with that sweet little pastry with the hole in the middle, hurry on over to get your fix at Ambler Donuts. Fresh donuts right out of the oven sprinkled, filled or iced with your favorite ingredients is what they do full time. These are no ordinary, ho-hum donuts. Yummy, creative flavors include Chocolate Banana, Thin Mint, Apple Cider, French Toast, Dark Chocolate Mocha, Blueberry, Crème Brule, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Boston Cream, Sour Cream, and Maple Bacon. Add on a cup of freshly brewed coffee and you’ll be in heaven. Donuts aren’t all that’s happening here, they’ve also got cupcakes, fritters, and breakfast sandwiches. Open every day.

Ambler Donuts
30 South Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8759
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ambler-donuts-ambler

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Our New Facebook Sweepstakes Has Started! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

January 15, 2014 by

To enter the Sweepstakes, Like our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends February 28th, 2014.

For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!

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Learn Something New Right from Your iPad with These Apps

January 14, 2014 by

If you want to learn a new skill or become more educated about a certain subject, you don’t have to go out and take a class. These informative, visually stimulating apps provide hours of learning and entertainment right from the convenience and mobility of your iPad.

iTunes U
The iTunes U app gives you access to courses from schools and universities like Yale, MIT and Oxford, as well as the largest collection of free education content in the world. All of the courses are free, and they cover a wide range of subjects from zoology to physics.

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a learning app for people of all ages, on subjects like math, science, economics, and humanities. This app is ideal for those studying for the SAT, students require a bit of extra help in a certain subject, or for adults who want to brush up on a particular lesson. Khan Academy features over 4,200 videos, interactive lessons, and a logbook to track your progress.

Learn Chess
This app is ideal for those who have always wanted to learn chess but simply didn’t have the time. With a fun, interactive e-book that describes the basic fundamentals and strategies behind this historic game, Learn Chess will have you checkmating your opponent’s king in no time.

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Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks: One of the Best Cheesesteaks in Lansdale

January 7, 2014 by

Where’s the best cheesesteak in Lansdale? At Ray’s! Located in the Allen-Forge Shopping Center, the cheesesteaks at Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks have been voted as the best in the North Penn area for twenty years and counting. Founder Ray Sr. and his son Ray Jr. have continued the standards that have made Ray’s a popular spot for eat in or take out. Steaks are available to order in small (six inches), regular (one foot), or large (18 inches). Whatever size you order, you are guaranteed to get a tasty sandwich, made to order, with outstanding ingredients. If you want something cold, Ray’s also has a great selection of hoagies, sandwiches, and wraps.  And, of course, there’s the pizza. Whether you get a gourmet pie or typical pizza, you can’t beat the quality. Ray’s is open every day for lunch, dinner, or late night dining.

Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks
850 S. Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-9800
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rays-pizzeria-and-steaks-lansdale

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