Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

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Math 24® Game Club (each Monday afternoon, unless library is closed, from 4:305:15 p.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 610-9333013 x 124 This event is free and open to the public.

Based on the concept that “PLAY IS A CHILD’S WORK!” Play K is not a story time session, but a place where children ages 4-6 years 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. (9:30-10:15 a.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 6:30 to 9 p.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 from 5 to 7:30 p.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 610-933-3013 x132 or email mpinto@ccls.org.

new weekly group on Saturdays from 121:30 p.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, e-mail johnargeseanu@ gmail.com.

Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the United Way Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walkin appointments each Wednesday from 10:45 a.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 1:302 p.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. Spanish-speakers and non-Spanish speakers welcome.\ attend. For more information, call 610-9333013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

holds weekly morning meetings at Phoenixville Public Library on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, and monthly evening meetings on the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Phoenixville 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. More information on the group are available at www.phoenixvilletg. com, by e-mail at Glenn@ SeniorTechGroup.com 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 24 at 7 p.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. “A Novel Lunch” with Elin Hilderbrand Join us for a lunch and a great afternoon with critically acclaimed author, Elin Hilderbrand. Tickets are $65, including a sitdown lunch and a signed paperback copy of “Here’s to Us.” Proceeds Benefit The Columbia Station, 4 Bridge St., Phoenixville.

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 at Phoenixville Public Library on Thursday, April 27, 7to 8:15 p.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. will meet on Monday, May 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Phoenixville Public Library. The group will discuss “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau. In July 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small cottage in the woods near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. During the two years and two months he spent there, he began to write “Walden,” a chronicle of his communion with nature that became one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature. A copy of the book may be reserved at the Library or at www. ccls.org. The public is invited to attend. For further information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org. Through June

Free classes are held Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon, April through June at Phoenixville Public Library. IT professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: 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 and mouse 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 2013 not 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 610-933-3013, Ext. 132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults. There is a charge per session. Join Adoja AmoahAggrey, RYT, / Carmen Molina, 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 2 p.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 610-287-8360.

Tuesday, at 9:30 am. Ages 6-24 mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-2878360.

Area events April 23 Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives:

30 p.m. by Point Entertainment at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge 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. will hold its 5th annual Roast & Toast fundraising event on April 27 at RiverCrest Golf Club in Phoenixville. This year’s honoree will be the legendary Mr. Leo Scoda. Leo began his teaching career at Phoenixville Area High School where he taught Biology for 35 years. He also coached boy’s tennis for the school district for 51 years, resulting in many championships. Add to his accomplishments being Mayor of Phoe- nixville for 16 years and father of three. We are grateful to Leo for agreeing to help us raise funds to accomplish our mission to help the uninsured/underinsured of the greater Phoenixville area obtain health care services. If you are interested in tickets to the event call 610-935-3165. Visit our website or Facebook for more information about how Health Care Access is serving the community. www.hcaphoenixville.org

to Phoenixville Night with the Fightin Phils.To continue the celebration of opening its first branch in the Phoenixville community, Benchmark Federal Credit Union is sponsoring Phoenixville Night with the Fightin Phils and is giving away 500 free tickets to the May 8minor league baseball game. Those interested can stop by Benchmark’s Phoenixville branch on Saturday, April 29 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up free tickets when they open a new account with a Kasasa Checking relationship. Fightin Phils mascot, Screwball, will also be there to take family photos between Noon & 2 p.m. Benchmark will also be offering free ballparkstyle food to celebrate. Location: Benchmark Federal Credit Union, 785 Starr Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460

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