Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

for events/ programs can be made online or by calling the library.

Math 24® Game Club (each Monday afternoon, unless library is closed, from 4:30-5:15p.m. for students in Grades 3-5. No registration needed Train your brain after school with Math 24®, which teaches the relationship between numbers through a card game. For more information, contact 610-933-3013x 124 This event is free and open to the public.

Based on the concept that “PLAY IS A CHILD’SWORK!” Play K is not a story time session, but a place where children ages 4-6years and a parent/ caregiver can come together to “play kindergarten” using themed materials of play scapes, such as Shopping, Towns, Pets, etc. that will help them improve vocabulary and develop social interaction skills before they enter Kindergarten. (9:30-10:15a.m. the Third Wednesday of each month, September through May, some dates will be offered in the summer)

Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twice monthly meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Free. Group meets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30to 9p.m. in the library’s Harrop Room. Led by Eric Parmer, offering local writers education, empowerment and constructive criticism. Writers ask questions about the writing process, read work out loud and receive/offer input on material read. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@ gmail.com.

A free legal clinic will be offered at Phoenixville Public Library on the first Thursday of the month from5to 7:30p.m. Ian J. Michener, Esq. of Rick Linn, LLC offers this Phoenixville Legal Outreach Clinic, providing information, counseling, and advocacy in various areas of law, including family law, trusts & estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law, and legal issues facing small businesses. Attendees receive a free 20-minute consultation with an attorney, who will provide counseling and access to legal resources as needed. Consultations are provided on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, call 610-933-3013x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

newweekly group on Saturdays from 12-1:30p.m. Group facilitated by John Argeseanu and open to ESL students and tutors and anyone in the community looking to improve/practice their English. Free and open to public. For more info, email johnargeseanu@gmail. com.

Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the UnitedWay Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walk-in appointments eachWednesday from10:45a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.

each second Wednesday of the month) from 1:30-2p.m. Ages 3-5 with caregiver . No registration required. This is abi-lingual story time. Come and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Presented in collaboration with Ursinus College. Spanishspeakers and non-Spanish speakers welcome.\ attend. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls. org. April 8

is returning from 3-3:45with this popular program to help us celebrate Spring and Earth Day with an up close and personal experience through this entertaining live wildlife show. We have requested the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig that performs tricks, but we don’t know exactly which five to six animals will visit as it depends on how they are “feeling” that day. All ages and families welcome. Registration required: online at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org or call 610-933-3013x 124or register when visiting the library.

is returning from 3-3:45with this popular program to help us celebrate Spring and Earth Day with an up close and personal experience through this entertaining live wildlife show. We have requested the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig that performs tricks, but we don’t know exactly which five to six animals will visit as it depends on how they are “feeling” that day. All ages and families welcome. Registration required: online at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org or call 610-933-3013x 124or register when visiting the library.

Are you a poet, an author, a blogger, or someone who just writes for enjoyment? Come share your work in an engaging and fun setting. Readers are limited to five minutes or four pages, whichever comes first, and must register in advance. Space is limited. Light refreshments will be served. Separate registration for readers and listeners is available on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132or e-mailing mpinto@ ccls.org.

will resume weekly morning meetings at Phoenixville Public Library on Monday, April 10from 10 a.m. to noon, and monthly evening meetings on the third Thursday of the month from 7to 8:30p.m. beginning April 20. The Phoe- nixville Tech Group brings technology users together to share knowledge and experience. We are particularly interested in helping those who have limited or no experience with computers. Topics that can be addressed include: digital cameras, cell phones, tablets, cable TV & FiOS, GPS, computer and printer recommendations, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, e-mail, software installation, computer security, speeding up a sluggish computer, and more. The group is free and open to the public. Meeting topics and more information on the group are available at www.phoenixvilletg. com, by e-mail at Glenn@ SeniorTechGroup.com or by calling 610-933-3013x132.

What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income. Learn the basics of Social Security and innovative strategies for maximizing your benefits at a free workshop to be offered twice at Phoenixville Public Library on Thursday April 20and Thursday, April 27, 7to 8:15p.m. Mike Polin of Premier Planning Group will be the presenter\ This program is free and open to the public. Reservations for either date required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132.

Melodies from 17th century Spain to 21st century America, from classical, folk and pop traditions, will be presented in a free concert at Phoenixville Public Library on Monday, April 24at 7p.m. Featured performers are Lynn Pompa, guitar; Marianne Jones, flute; Elizabeth Mendoza, cello; and Patrice Pompa, vocals. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Free classes started April 1, to be held Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon, April through June at Phoenixville Public Library. IT professional Er- nie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: April 15(Excel Basic), April 22(PowerPoint Basic), April 29(Outlook), May 6 (Word Intermediate), June 3 (Excel Intermediate), June 3 (PowerPoint Intermediate), June 17(Excel Advanced), and June 24(Cybersecurity). Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard andmouse are required. Students should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work, and may bring their own laptops with Microsoft Office 2013 installed (Office 2013not needed for Cybersecurity class). The classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required. When registering, please indicate whether you will be bringing a laptop. Reservations and course descriptions are available on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org. For more information, call 610-9333013, Ext. 132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Perkiomen Valley Library

290 Second Street, Schwenksville

Mondays at 7:30p.m. Teens and adults. There is a charge per session. Join Adoja Amoah-Aggrey, RYT, / CarmenMolina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. E-mail questions to yoga. vaayu@gmail.com.

at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Mondays at 2p.m. Gentle yoga for people with less mobility, led by certified yoga instructor, Kamini Patel. There is a charge per session (funds provide books and supplies to children in India.) Email questions to: kaminipat@yahoo.com.

Ages 2-5with an adult. Registration requested. Call 610287-8360.

Tuesday, at 9:30am. Ages 6-24mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.

Area events April 9 PalmSunday:

First UCC, 367Washington St, Royersford will celebrate Palm Sunday at the 11a.m. Worship Service. Palms will be distributed. The Consistory meets after worship. Book Club meets on Monday night.

April 15 Two Funny Philly Guys:

at 8p.m. presented by Point Entertainment at The Colonial Theatre, 227Bridge St., Phoenixville. Philly comedy icons Joe Conklin and Big Daddy Graham will be skewering the rich and famous.. For more information, go to www.colonialtheatre.com.

April 23 Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives:

at 7;30 p.m. by Point Entertainment at The Colonial Theatre, 227Bridge St., Phoenixville. Marty Stuart is a walking, talking encyclopedia of Americana music. He’s also an amazing pickin’andsingin’ performer with multiple Grammy awards and platinum records. For more information, go to www.colonialtheatre.com.

Elaina’s Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery will be the exhibiting spot for a three artists’ showing of original contemporary works which will run through April. Featured in the exhibit will be the art of local mid career artists Rhonda Garland, Lisa Kerr and Frank Bruno. Three Perspectives does fit the demeanor of the flow of work here as all three artists display subject matters ranging from the abstract paintings of Bruno, the design oriented mixed media art of Garland and beautiful large modern impressionism in acrylics by Kerr. Refreshments will be served. Elaina’s Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery is located at 314West Main St. in Trappe. For more information, go to www. e l a i n a s g a l l e r y. com